JP2021176450A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase interest.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: a button member that is configured to at least enable an operation of displacing in a pushing direction; and a DC motor that can apply a force in a counter-pushing direction on the button member. A sub-control CPU can execute performance control to execute an operation performance, set an operation valid period of a second operation device in the performance control, and proceed with the operation performance on the basis of the satisfaction of a specific condition including at least the fact that the button member is displaced to a specific position during the operation valid period. The magnitude of the force in the counter-pushing direction that the DC motor applies is variable. The degree of expectation that a profit is given and the magnitude of the force in the counter-pushing direction that the DC motor applies have a predetermined relation. A starting position (initial protrusion amount) of the button member in the operation valid period includes at least a first position on the counter-pushing direction side from the specific position and a second position on the counter-pushing direction side from the first position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, various effects are executed in order to change, for example, a player's expectation for a big hit (for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in this type of effect, a predetermined image may be displayed on the effect display device or the displayed image may be changed based on the operation result of an operation unit such as a button or a lever.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-119697

However, in conventional gaming machines, there are many effects that are specialized in appearance, such as displaying an image according to the operation result of the operation unit. For this reason, it is possible to create novelty as an effect by changing the type of image or changing the mode of change of the image, but after all, it causes some change in the image. Not too much. Therefore, further ingenuity is required to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can give a profit to the player based on the result of a predetermined lottery, and includes an operation unit configured to at least enable an operation of displacing in the first direction, and the first. The effect control unit includes a mechanism that can apply a force in a second direction opposite to the direction to the operation unit and an effect control unit that controls an effect device to execute a predetermined effect. In the effect control, the operation valid period of the operation unit is set, and a specific condition including at least the displacement of the operation unit to a specific position during the operation valid period is satisfied. It is possible to advance the specific effect based on the above, and the starting position of the operation unit during the operation valid period includes a first position on the second direction side of the specific position and the first position. It is a gist that there is at least a second position on the second direction side.

Regarding the game machine, the high degree of expectation that the profit is given differs between when the starting position of the operation unit is the first position and when the operation unit is in the second position during the operation valid period. It is good.

With respect to the gaming machine, the magnitude of the force applied by the applying mechanism in the second direction is variable, and the high degree of expectation that the benefit is applied and the force applied by the applying mechanism in the second direction are high. It is good that there is a predetermined relationship with the size of.

With respect to the gaming machine, it is preferable that the operation unit can be displaced to the first position or the second position even in an effect different from the specific effect.
With respect to the gaming machine, it is preferable that the specific effect can be executed a plurality of times in one variable game.

According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

Front view of a pachinko machine. (A) is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a first operating device, and (b) is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a second operating device. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the operation pattern of a DC motor. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the specification of the operation device production. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing the relationship between the operation pattern of the DC motor and the degree of expectation of grant. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the second normal production of a single hit system. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the second normal effect of the continuous striking system. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the second normal effect of the long press system. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the motion effect. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the operation pattern of the DC motor in the modification example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described.
In the present specification, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine body to the island equipment, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. A frame window 11c is formed on the mounting frame 11b. A game board YB, which will be described later, is attached to the mounting frame 11b. A protective glass (not shown) for protection is fitted in the frame window 11c. The game board YB is covered with a protective glass.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect). The predetermined voice is a musical piece, a sound effect, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (not shown).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD operated when launching a game ball in the lower right portion of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b, below the frame window 11c, with a bulging portion 15 formed so as to bulge forward. A storage portion 15a, which is a recess capable of storing a game ball, is formed on the upper surface side of the bulging portion 15.

On the front surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape is defined in front view. The game board YB is assembled to the mounting frame 11b so that the game area YBa can be visually recognized via the frame window 11c. A display window YBb is formed in the substantially center of the game area YBa. In the game board YB, a launch passage YBc for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD to the game area YBa is formed on the left side of the game area YBa.

The game board YB includes a first special symbol display device 19a. The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The game board YB includes a second special symbol display device 19b. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the special symbol). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol includes at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a special symbol winning lottery, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed. The jackpot game will be described later.

The game board YB includes a first hold display device 19c. The first hold display device 19c specifies the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first hold number) because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Display possible information. The game board YB includes a second hold display device 19d. The second hold display device 19d specifies the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the second hold number) because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Display possible information. For example, the upper limit of the first hold number and the second hold number is 4, respectively.

The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 19e. The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol). There are at least a normal hit symbol and a normal off symbol in the normal symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. The game board YB may normally include a hold display unit. The normal hold display unit displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Further, the game board YB may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed" and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games to be described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit capable of displaying an image. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display area R of the image display unit can be visually recognized via the display window YBb. For example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal display device. The effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying a predetermined image. For example, as a display effect in the effect display device EH, there is an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as an effect game) using a plurality of rows of effect symbols (decorative symbols). In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is stopped and displayed. The effect symbol (decorative symbol) is a symbol with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a symbol for diversifying the display effect. For example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol string, the middle symbol string, and the right symbol string in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, the symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special game is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the production game. In the special game, when the out-of-design symbol is stopped and displayed, in the production game, the out-of-symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In the following description, a special game and a production game executed in response to the special game may be collectively referred to as a “variable game”. The production game may include reach production. The reach effect is an effect of forming a reach and finally stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol combination. For example, the reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in the middle symbol row. The reach production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production in which a big hit expectation is higher than that of the normal reach production. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices capable of executing the effect, and these form an effect device group ES composed of a plurality of effect devices.

In the game area YBa, a plurality of winning openings (entry openings) into which a game ball can be entered are formed. The winning openings include at least a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first starting port 12 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the first special game is satisfied. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device EH and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The game board YB includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 12 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 13 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the second special game is satisfied. The second starting port 13 is to the right of the first starting port 12.

The second starting port 13 is provided with an opening / closing piece, for example, having a door shape, so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when the normal hit game is not given. It will be closed. When the normal hit game is given, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The game board YB includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an actuator for opening the second starting port 13 (see FIG. 3). The game board YB includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 13 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The large prize opening 14 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device EH. The big winning opening 14 is provided with an opening / closing piece, for example, having a door shape, and is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered when the big hit game is not given. When the big hit game is given, the big winning opening 14 is opened so that the game ball can be put in or can be easily put in. The game board YB is provided with a special solenoid SL2 as an actuator for opening the large winning opening 14 (see FIG. 3). The game board YB includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 (see FIG. 3).

A gate 17 is arranged in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is a right region of the game region YBa, and is above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that a game ball can enter the gate 17. A gate sensor SE4 for detecting a game ball entering (passing) is provided at the gate opening 17a (see FIG. 3). The gate 17 is an entrance for entering a game ball when the start condition of a normal game is satisfied. At the gate 17, even if a game ball enters, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are not satisfied. At the lowermost part of the game area YBa, an out port 18 for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the first start port 12, the second start port 13, and the grand prize opening 14 is formed. Has been done.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player adjusts the firing intensity of the game ball by operating the firing handle HD, and the left area on the left side of the display window YBb and the right area on the right side of the display window YBb. Hit the game ball. For example, when a game ball is launched with a stronger firing intensity (hereinafter referred to as right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right region, and the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, or the gate. There is a possibility of entering the ball at 17. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum intensity or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum intensity. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (hereinafter referred to as left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. Since it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the fired game ball does not reach the right region. In the present embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when hitting to the right. The game component may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when hitting right, and it is more difficult to enter the first starting opening 12 than when hitting left. It may be arranged so as to.

The "left area" in the present embodiment is an area located on the left side of the center line that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The "right region" in the present embodiment is an region located on the right side of the center line when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD is guided to the launch passage YBc on the left side of the game area YBa and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the left region is also a region closer to the launch passage YBc, and the right region is also a region away from the launch passage YBc. The game ball that is guided down the left region passes through the left side of the effect display device EH located at the center of the game region YBa in the front view, and heads for the out port 18 located at the lowermost portion of the game region YBa. On the other hand, the game ball that is guided down the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device EH located at the center of the game area YBa in the front view, and heads for the out port 18.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation device 25 and a second operation device 30 as production operation devices that can be operated by the player. Here, the operation devices 25 and 30 will be described in detail, and the details of the effect using these operation devices will be described later.

The first operation device 25 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the first operation device 25 is a push button type operation device. The operation device 25 has a horizontally long disk-shaped button member 26 and an accommodating portion 27 which is a recess capable of accommodating the button member 26. The button member 26 is an example of a second operation unit that can be operated by the player.

The button member 26 is displaceably supported between the initial position P1A and the operating position P1B pushed so as to immerse toward the back of the accommodating portion 27 with reference to the initial position P1A. In the first operation device 25, among the displacement directions D1 of the button member 26, the direction in which the button member 26 is pushed by receiving an external force (hereinafter referred to as the pushing direction D1A) is an example of the first direction, and is the opposite direction of the pushing direction D1A. (Hereinafter referred to as the counter-pushing direction D1B) is an example of the second direction.

The first operation device 25 regulates that the button member 26 is not displaced from the initial position P1A toward the pushing direction D1B, and the button member 26 is not displaced from the operating position P1B toward the pushing direction D1A. A unit (not shown) is provided. The operation device 25 has an urging mechanism 29 that urges the button member 26 toward the counter-pushing direction D1B so that the button member 26 is located at the initial position P1A when the button member 26 is not subjected to an external force. For example, the urging mechanism 29 is a spring. The operation device 25 includes an operation sensor 28 that detects that the button member 26 is located at the operation position P1B. The operation sensor 28 detects that the button member 26 is pushed to the operation position P1B by receiving an external force, that is, the button member 26 is operated.

The first operation device 25 is provided on the bulging portion 15. The accommodating portion 27 of the operating device 25 opens on the upper surface of the bulging portion 15 in the vicinity of the accommodating portion 15a. When the button member 26 is in the initial position P1A, the peripheral edge portion on the outer surface (upper surface) of the button member 26 is in a state (floating surface) that coincides with the upper surface of the bulging portion 15, or is slightly protruding or buried (a state in which it is slightly protruded or buried). It becomes almost one).

In the operation device 25, the displacement direction D1 of the button member 26 is a direction along the vertical direction. Then, the pushing direction D1A of the button member 26 is downward, and the counter-pushing direction D1B of the operating device 25 is upward. Therefore, the player who plays the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates the operation device 25 so as to put a finger on the button member 26 and push it downward.

The operation device 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2B, the operation device 30 is a push button type operation device. The operation device 30 has a button member 31 having a vertically long disk shape, and an accommodating portion 32 which is a recess capable of accommodating the button member 31. The button member 31 is an example of an operation unit that can be operated by the player and a first operation unit. The button member 31 is larger than the button member 26.

The button member 31 is displaceably supported between the initial position P2A and the maximum position P2E. In the second operation device 30, of the displacement directions D2 of the button member 31, the direction in which the button member 31 is pushed from the maximum position P2E toward the initial position P2A by receiving an external force (hereinafter, referred to as the pushing direction D2A) is the first direction. As an example, the direction opposite to the pushing direction D2A (hereinafter, referred to as the anti-pushing direction D2B) is an example of the second direction. Between the initial position P2A and the maximum position P2E, a first intermediate position P2C and a second intermediate position P2D are included. In the following description, the amount of protrusion when the button member 31 is at the first intermediate position P2C is indicated as [small], the amount of protrusion when the button member 31 is at the second intermediate position P2D is indicated as [medium], and is at the maximum position P2E. The amount of protrusion at that time may be indicated as [Large]. The intermediate positions P2C, P2D, and the maximum position P2E are all positions protruding from the initial position P2A in the counter-pushing direction D2B, and these may be collectively referred to as "protruding positions".

The second operation device 30 regulates that the button member 31 is not displaced from the maximum position P2E toward the pushing direction D2B, and the button member 31 is not displaced from the initial position P2A toward the pushing direction D2A. A unit (not shown) is provided. The second operation device 30 includes an operation sensor 33 that detects the displacement of the button member 31. Here, the detection position P2B at which the operation sensor 33 detects the button member 31 is a position where the detection result of the operation sensor 33 changes from off to on when the button member 31 is displaced toward the initial position P2A. It is a position where the detection result of the operation sensor 33 changes from on to off when the button member 31 is displaced toward the maximum position P2E. In the present embodiment, the detection position P2B is a position slightly protruding from the initial position P2A in the counter-pushing direction D2B, and is between the initial position P2A and the first intermediate position P2C. The operation sensor 33 detects that the button member 31 is pushed to the vicinity of the initial position P2A by receiving an external force, that is, the button member 31 is operated. In the present embodiment, the detection position P2B is an example of a specific position. Then, the displacement amount from any of the protruding positions P2C to P2E until reaching the detection position P2B (excluding the time when the detection position P2B is reached) is an example of the first displacement amount, and any of the protruding positions P2C to P2E. The displacement amount after reaching the initial position P2A (including the time when the detection position P2B is reached) is an example of the second displacement amount.

The second operating device 30 has a DC motor 35 as an example of an actuator that displaces the button member 31. This actuator may be a stepping motor. The second operation device 30 includes a power transmission mechanism (not shown) that converts the rotational motion of the DC motor 35 into a linear motion along the displacement direction D2. The output shaft of the DC motor 35 is connected to the power transmission mechanism. A movable shaft 36 is connected to the button member 31, and the movable shaft 36 receives a driving force of a DC motor 35 via a power transmission mechanism, so that the movable shaft 36 receives a displacement direction D2 (pushing direction D2A and a counter-pushing direction). It is supported displaceably along D2B). That is, the button member 31 can be displaced in the counter-pushing direction D2B by the rotation of the DC motor 35. The button member 31 can be displaced in the pushing direction D2A by the rotation of the DC motor 35. By receiving the driving force of the DC motor 35, the button member 31 moves in the order of initial position P2A → detection position P2B → first intermediate position P2C → second intermediate position P2D → maximum position P2E. The button member 31 is movable in the order of maximum position P2E → second intermediate position P2D → first intermediate position P2C → detection position P2B → initial position P2A by receiving an external force or a driving force of the DC motor 35. do.

In the second operation device 30, by driving the DC motor 35 even after the displacement toward the counter-pushing direction D2B, the force to be displaced in the counter-pushing direction D2B can be continuously applied. The "force to displace in the counter-pushing direction D2B" is a thrust applied to the button member 31 by the DC motor 35 or a pressing force against the regulating portion. When the button member 31 is displaced by receiving an external force, the external force is applied. It becomes a force that opposes (hereinafter referred to as a repulsive force). The repulsive force is also a force that pushes the button member 31 back toward the counter-pushing direction D2B. By controlling the duty ratio (duty ratio), the DC motor 35 can change the magnitude of the driving force, that is, the amount of force that pushes back the button member 31. As described above, the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31 may be large or small.

The force for pushing the button member 31 corresponds to an external force, and the external force can be applied by, for example, a player. The button member 31 can be operated by the player touching or grasping the fingers, and is a portion that the player can touch. The force for pushing the button member 31 corresponds to the movable force for moving the button member 31. Further, the larger the repulsive force of the button member 31, the larger the movable force required to push the button member 31 to a predetermined position. That is, when the button member 31 is pushed in, the player feels that the larger the repulsive force is, the more difficult it is to push, and the smaller the repulsive force is, the easier it is to push.

The second operation device 30 is provided on the right edge of the frame window 11c in the mounting frame 11b. The second operation device 30 is provided so that the accommodating portion 32 opens in front of the mounting frame 11b. That is, the displacement direction D2 of the button member 31 in the second operation device 30 is a direction along the front-rear direction. Then, the pushing direction D2A in the second operating device 30 is in the rear direction, and the counter-pushing direction D2B in the second operating device 30 is in the forward direction. Therefore, the player operates the second operation device 30 so as to press the finger (palm) against the button member 31 of the second operation device 30 and push it forward as viewed from the player.

As described above, the button member 31 is an example of an operation unit configured to at least enable an operation of displacing in the pushing direction D2A (first direction). Further, the DC motor 35 is an example of an applying mechanism capable of applying a force in the counter-pushing direction D2B (second direction) opposite to the pushing direction D2A (first direction) to the button member 31. The button member 26 of the first operation device 25 is an operation unit provided separately from the button member 31 of the second operation device 30. Then, as will be described in detail later, the button member 31 may be displaced in the counter-pushing direction D2B in the operation device effect (operation effect), while the button member 26 is displaced in the pressing direction D1A in which the button member 26 can be displaced. It does not displace in the opposite pushing direction D1B.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time elapses, a round game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. One round game is terminated when the first condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or the second condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. In the round game, the large winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, various functions mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation function).
The probability fluctuation function is a function for changing the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state in which the probability-changing function does not operate and a high-probability state in which the probability-changing function operates, as states in which the jackpot probability may differ. The high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state, which is extremely advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assist function is a function for changing the base (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls) by assisting the winning of the second starting port 13, which is an ordinary electric accessory. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate and a high base state in which the ball entry assist function operates as states in which the bases may differ. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 13, which is advantageous for the player (easy entry). State). The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol that changes the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal hit game is made longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and a one-time opening time of the second starting port 13 in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls that is longer than in the low base state is preferable. The high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the fluctuation time reduction state of the special symbol (time reduction state), and the low base state is the non-variation time reduction state of the special symbol (non-time reduction state).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is defined by the combination of the presence / absence of the probability change function and the presence / absence of the ball entry assist function. In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a "low-probability low-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a "high-probability low-base state". .. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub board 50 are connected so as to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 50. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 50. The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 41, a main control ROM 42, a main control RWM 43, and a random number generation circuit 44. The main control CPU 41 executes a process related to the progress of the game by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 42 stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lottery, a table, and the like. The main control ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can identify the fluctuation content (effect content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the production game based on the jackpot variation pattern, the variation content is such that the jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The effect game based on the out-of-order variation pattern has a variation content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect or without the reach effect. The main control RWM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM43 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The random number generation circuit 44 generates a hardware random number. The main board 40 may be configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41.

The main board 40 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 41 can input a detection signal that each sensor SE1 to SE4 detects and outputs a game ball. The main board 40 is connected to a plurality of display devices 19a to 19e. The main control CPU 41 can control the display contents of the plurality of display devices 19a to 19e. The main board 40 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening 14.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs processing related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, and the like. The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is an example of an effect control unit that controls the effect device group ES to execute a predetermined effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is also an example of an effect display control unit that controls the effect display device EH to display a predetermined image.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the operation sensor 28. The sub-control CPU 51 can input an operation signal to be output when the first operation device 25 (button member 26) is operated. The sub-board 50 is connected to the operation sensor 33. The sub-control CPU 51 can input an operation signal to be output when the second operation device 30 (button member 33) is operated. The sub-board 50 is connected to the DC motor 35 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 51 outputs an electric signal to the drive circuit and controls the drive of the DC motor 35 by controlling the duty ratio of the DC motor 35. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can displace the button member 31 to an arbitrary position within the movable range. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can change the magnitude of the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41 will be described.
The main control CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

The special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of first hold stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). .. When the number of first hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of first hold and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 controls the first hold display device 19c so as to display information that can specify the updated first hold number. As described above, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 when the first hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43. For example, the random number is a hit random number used for a winning lottery of a special symbol, a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied.

When the main control CPU 41 stores the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first start port 12, and when the first hold number is less than the upper limit number. If not, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 13 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 13, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of second holds stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the second hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the second hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the second hold display device 19d so as to display information that can specify the updated second hold display number. As described above, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the second hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM43. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information used in the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 13, and when the number of the second hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control The CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the second hold number is larger than zero. When the second hold number is zero, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the first hold number is larger than zero. When the first hold number is zero, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 updates by subtracting 1 from the first hold number. The main control CPU 41 controls the first hold display device 19c so as to display information that can specify the updated first hold number. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM43 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not to win the big hit. The main control CPU 41 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 41 performs the jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using the hit symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 41 determines the out-of-order symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines an out-of-reach variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first hold number" is set to the "second hold". Since the process is read as "number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41 finishes the special symbol start process after performing any of the subtraction of the second reserved number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-board 50 in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the deviation fluctuation processing. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation processing and the start of the fluctuation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can identify the special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the fluctuation game to the sub-board 50.

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub-board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the main control CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 41 imparts a specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub-board 50. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 14. The main control CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 14 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or the above-mentioned upper limit time elapses. This ends the round game. The main control CPU 41 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 41 starts a round game, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub-board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub-board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output a control command (hereinafter, an ending end command) capable of specifying the passage of the ending time to the sub-board 50.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41 executes the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing, so that a predetermined lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port. As an example, it is configured to hold a big hit lottery. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to give a jackpot game, which is an example of profit, to the player based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

Next, the probability transfer process for shifting the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 41 finishes the big hit game based on the first big hit symbol among the big hit symbols, the main control RWM 43 stores the high accuracy flag. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. The main control CPU 41 does not erase the probability change flag after the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit symbol until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41 finishes the big hit game based on the second big hit symbol different from the first big hit symbol, the main control RWM 43 does not store the high accuracy flag. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 41 erases the high-accuracy flag when the jackpot game is started and the high-accuracy flag is stored. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

Next, the process of shifting the ball entry rate state will be described.
When the jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol is completed, the main control CPU 41 stores the operation flag in the main control RWM43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high base state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM43 every time the special game is started after the end of the big hit game based on the second big hit symbol, thereby making the special after the end of the big hit game. Count the number of times the game has been executed. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game reaches the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low base state when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol is completed. The main control CPU 41 does not erase the operation flag after the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit symbol until the next big hit game is given. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag when the operation flag is stored in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low base state during the big hit game.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the jackpot production process will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the opening effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending start command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the ending effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to end the ending effect.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the production pattern (effect content) of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reach effect (hereinafter referred to as the reach condition) is satisfied. For example, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. In the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the fluctuation pattern with reach is determined, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed, and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination including the reach as the reach effect symbol. When the reach condition is satisfied and the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination including the reach. When the reach condition is not satisfied and the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol combination not including the reach.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string, triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and promptly stops and displays the symbol combination when the variation end command is input. The sub-control CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination with the elapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

Demonstration production processing will be described.
The demonstration effect processing is a process for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect). When the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the demo effect. For example, the execution condition of the demo effect may be a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the state in which the jackpot game is not in progress and the variable game is not in progress (hereinafter referred to as a standby state). The main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, and outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a demo command) instructing the execution of the demo effect to the sub-board 50 when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. do. When the demo command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the demo effect. Not limited to this, the execution condition of the demo effect may be configured to be determined by the sub-control CPU 51. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 satisfies the execution condition of the demo effect when the specified time elapses without inputting a new variation start command after the last input of the variation end command or the ending end command. It is good to judge. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the demo effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing an operation device effect using the operation devices 25 and 30. In the operation device effect, the player can be made aware of the degree of expectation that the privilege is given (hereinafter referred to as the degree of expectation of grant) through the effect. The operation device effect includes an effect that requires the operation of the first operation device 25 or the second operation device 30 (hereinafter, referred to as a normal effect). The operation device effect includes an effect that does not require the operation of the operation devices 25 and 30 (hereinafter referred to as a special effect).

The normal effect includes an effect that requires the operation of the first operation device 25 (hereinafter referred to as the first normal effect) and an effect that requires the operation of the second operation device 30 (hereinafter referred to as the second normal effect). be. “Requesting an operation” for a certain operation device means that information prompting the operation of the certain operation device (hereinafter referred to as “promotion information i”) is presented in a predetermined effect device, and the player is asked to operate the certain operation device. Means to instruct. For example, the presentation of the promotion information i can be realized by displaying a character string prompting the operation of a certain operation device, an icon imitating a certain operation device, or the like on the effect display device EH. In the following description, the target operation device for which an operation is requested in the normal effect is simply referred to as a “target operation device”. In the normal effect, the effect can be developed based on the operation of the target operation device. For example, the promotion information i includes promotion information i1 that can recognize the target operation device, promotion information i2 that can recognize the operation method of the operation device, and promotion information i3 that explains the outline of the operation device effect.

On the other hand, "does not request an operation" for a certain operation device means that the operation information is not presented in the predetermined effect device and the player is not instructed to operate the operation device. In the special effect, an effect that can be developed based on the operation of a certain operation device (hereinafter referred to as a hidden effect) and an effect in which the effect is developed regardless of the operation of a certain operation device (hereinafter referred to as an operation effect). And there is. In the present embodiment, the first normal effect and the hidden effect can be performed using the first operation device 25. A second normal effect and an operation effect can be performed using the second operation device 30. In the following description, the effects (first normal effect, second normal effect, and hidden effect) in which the effect can be developed based on the operation of the operation device may be collectively referred to as the operation effect. In the present embodiment, the operation effect is an example of a specific effect that can be advanced by operating the button member 31 (operation unit).

The operation methods of the operation devices 25 and 30 include a single hit, a continuous hit, and a long press. The single hit of the operation device is an operation method in which the button member is displaced to a specific position only once. The continuous striking of the operation device is an operation method in which a single striking of the button member is repeated a plurality of times. The long press is an operation method for maintaining the state in which the button member is displaced to a specific position for a longer period of time as compared with a single stroke. In the following explanation, a normal effect that requires a single hit is called a "single-hit normal effect", a normal effect that requires a continuous hit is called a "continuous-hit normal effect", and a normal effect that requires a long press is called a "long press". It is called "normal production of the system".

The first operation device 25 is not provided with an actuator and is urged with a constant force by an urging mechanism 29 such as a spring. That is, in the first operation device 25, the repulsive force when the button member 26 is pushed does not change. On the other hand, the second operation device 30 can change the amount of protrusion of the button member 31 with reference to the initial position P2A by controlling the DC motor 35. Further, in the second operation device 30, the thrust (repulsive force) of the button member 31 can be changed by controlling the DC motor 35.

A plurality of operation patterns in which the protrusion amount and the thrust of the button member 31 are determined will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the plurality of operation patterns include operation patterns DP1 to DP4 in which [large] is defined as the protrusion amount (hereinafter referred to as initial protrusion amount) of the button member 31 at the start of the operation valid period, and initial There is an operation pattern DP5 in which [medium] is defined as the protrusion amount, and an operation pattern DP6 in which [small] is defined as the initial protrusion amount. Further, the motion pattern DP1 defines [strong] as the thrust (repulsive force), the motion pattern DP2 defines [medium] as the thrust, and the motion pattern DP3 defines [weak] as the thrust. ] Is stipulated. In the operation patterns DP4 to DP6, it is defined that the thrust is [none], that is, the DC motor 35 is turned off.

The plurality of operation patterns include an operation pattern DP7 in which the button member 31 is displaced so as to reciprocate between the initial position P2A and the maximum position P2E, and a reciprocating motion pattern DP7 between the initial position P2A and the second intermediate position P2D. There is an operation pattern DP8 that is displaced, and an operation pattern DP9 that is displaced so as to reciprocate between the initial position P2A and the first intermediate position P2C. In the following description, the operation of the button member 31 so as to reciprocate between the initial position and the protruding position according to the operation patterns DP7 to DP9 is simply referred to as “reciprocating operation”.

The operation patterns DP1 to DP3 are classified into the group G1, and can be applied to any of the second normal effects, such as an effect requiring a single hit, an effect requiring a continuous hit, and an effect requiring a long press. In the operation patterns DP1 to DP3 classified into the group G1, the initial protrusion amount is the same at [Large], but the thrust (repulsive force) is three types from [Weak] to [Strong], and they have a mutual feeling of operation. Is different. That is, in the second normal effect by the group G1, although there is no difference in the pushing amount of the button member 31, the force (pushing force) required when pushing the button member 31 is different.

The operation patterns DP4 to DP6 are classified into group G2, and can be applied to an effect requiring a single hit and an effect requiring a long press among the second normal effects. In the operation patterns DP1 to DP3 classified into the group G2, the thrust is the same with [None] (DC motor 35 is off), but the initial protrusion amount is three types from [Small] to [Large], and they are mutually. The feeling of operation is different. That is, in the second normal effect by the group G2, although there is no difference in the force required when pushing the button member 31, the pushing amount of the button member 31 is different.

The operation patterns DP7 to DP9 are classified into the group G3 and can be applied to the operation effect. In the operation patterns DP7 to DP9 classified into the group G3, although the second operation device 30 is not scheduled to be operated, the thrust is the same at [weak] and the repetitive protrusion amount in the reciprocating operation is [small]. There are three types, ~ [Large], and the visual movement modes are different from each other.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the operation device effect, which operation device is used, whether or not the operation is requested (if the operation is requested, the operation method), and the case where the second operation device 30 is used. Which group of operation patterns to use is specified as a specification.

Specifically, there are three types of first normal effects using the first operation device 25: a single hit system, a continuous hit system, and a long press system. There are three types of hidden effects using the first operation device 25: a single hit system, a continuous hit system, and a long press system. The pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have an operation effect using the first operation device 25. Further, in the second normal effect using the second operation device 30, a single hit system using the operation pattern of the group G1, a single hit system using the movement pattern of the group G2, a continuous hit system using the movement pattern of the group G1, and a group G1 There are five types: a long-press system that uses an operation pattern and a long-press system that uses an operation pattern of group G2. There is one type of operation effect using the second operation device 30 using the group G3.

Next, the process for executing the operation device effect will be described.
As will be described below, the sub-control CPU 51 (effect control unit) is configured to enable effect control for executing an operation effect (specific effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery based on the fluctuation pattern (whether or not it is a big hit) that can be specified from the control command, and whether or not to execute the operation device effect, and the operation to execute the operation. Determine the type of device effect.

The normal production of a single hit system will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the first normal effect or the second normal effect of the single hit system, the operation valid period starts when the start timing of the normal effect arrives. It should be noted that when the execution of the hidden effect using the first operation device 25 is decided, the effect device group ES is controlled so as not to present the promotion information i, which is different from the case where the execution of the first normal effect is decided. Since it is only, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to present the promotion information i during the operation valid period. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as to display a character string having a content prompting the target operation device to be single-hit and an icon imitating the target operation device.

During the execution of the first normal effect or the second normal effect, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the operation sensor of the target operation device during the operation valid period, the operation valid period ends and a predetermined effect result is derived. The effect device group ES is controlled so as to do so. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to end the normal effect of the single hit system without deriving the effect result when the operation valid period expires without inputting the operation signal from the operation sensor of the target operation device. .. Instead of this, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect device group ES so as to derive a predetermined effect result when the operation valid period expires. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to end the normal effect of the single hit system when the end timing of the normal effect arrives.

It is preferable that the predetermined effect result can recognize the jackpot expectation in the variable game as the grant expectation. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 has a first effect result (for example, display of a character string of "chance") and a second effect result (for example, a character of "extreme heat") having a higher expectation of a big hit than the first effect result. It is advisable to determine the effect result to be derived in this normal effect from a plurality of effect results including (column display). Here, in order to increase the expectation of a big hit in a predetermined effect (predetermined effect result), the ratio of the big hit to the total of the decision ratio at the time of the big hit and the decision ratio at the time of the loss becomes high. You can do it like this. The second effect result may be an effect result in which the jackpot is confirmed by making it possible to determine only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is instructed.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the second normal effect (single hit system) using the operation pattern of the group G1, it performs a predetermined pattern lottery based on the fluctuation pattern and operates. Any operation pattern is determined from the patterns DP1 to DP3. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the operation pattern in the order of operation pattern DP3 <DP2 <DP1 so that the jackpot expectation is higher. Therefore, in the second normal effect of the single hit system using the second operation device 30, the repulsive force when the button member 31 is pushed by the single hit is in the order of [weak] <[medium] <[strong]. Expectations for big hits are high. By making it possible to determine a predetermined operation pattern (for example, the operation pattern DP1) only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is instructed, the motion pattern may be such that the jackpot is confirmed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B is variable in the second normal effect of the single hit system, and the jackpot expectation degree which is an example of the given expectation degree is high. The height and the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B have a predetermined relationship. In particular, the "predetermined relationship" in the present embodiment is a relationship in which the greater the thrust (repulsive force), the higher the expectation of a big hit. Then, among the operation effects (specific effects), the second normal effect of the single stroke system is the counter-pushing direction D2B given by the DC motor 35 until the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B (specific position). The magnitude of the force becomes constant.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the second normal effect (single hit system) using the operation pattern of the group G2, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a predetermined pattern lottery based on the fluctuation pattern and operates. Any operation pattern is determined from the patterns DP4 to DP6. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the operation pattern in the order of operation pattern DP6 <DP5 <DP4 so that the jackpot expectation is higher. Therefore, in the second normal effect of the single hit system using the second operation device 30, the initial protrusion amount of the button member 31, that is, the operation amount in which the button member 31 must be pushed is [small] <[medium] <[large]. The degree of expectation for big hits increases in the order of. By making it possible to determine a predetermined operation pattern (for example, the operation pattern DP4) only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is instructed, the motion pattern may be such that the jackpot is confirmed.

As described above, in the second normal effect of the single hit system, the initial position of the button member 31 during the operation effective period is the first intermediate position P2C located in the counter-pushing direction D2B from the detection position P2B and the first intermediate position P2C. There are at least protruding positions P2D and P2E in the counter-pushing direction D2B. According to this embodiment, the first intermediate position P2C is an example of the first position, and one or both of the protruding positions P2D and P2E is an example of the second position. The second intermediate position P2D can be regarded as the first position, and the maximum position P2E can be regarded as the second position. Then, in the second normal effect of the single hit system, the jackpot expectation degree which is an example of the grant expectation degree when the start position of the button member 31 in the operation effective period is the first position and when it is the second position. The height is different.

Then, when the start timing of the second normal effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 DCs so that the button member 31 is displaced to the initial protrusion amount defined in the determined operation pattern before starting the operation valid period. Controls the motor 35. When the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 based on the operation patterns DP1 to DP3 and inputs an operation signal from the operation sensor 33, the sub-control CPU 51 turns off the DC motor 35. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 reduces the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31 at the timing of deriving a predetermined effect result. As a result, the thrust applied to the button member 31 differs between the protrusion position to the detection position P2B and the detection position P2B to the initial position P2A.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 based on the operation patterns DP4 to DP6, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the DC motor 35 off even if an operation signal is input from the operation sensor 33. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31 even if the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B. Then, when the end timing of the second normal effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 so that the button member 31 is displaced to the initial position P2A when the button member 31 is not located at the initial position P2A. ..

With reference to FIG. 7, an example of a specific execution mode of the second normal effect of the single hit system will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the second operation device 30, the button member 31 is displaced until it reaches the initial protrusion amount defined in the operation pattern, and in the effect display device EH, the promotion information i is “big hit”. Character strings such as "Get it!" And "One shot!" And an icon imitating the second operation device 30 are displayed. As the promotion information i, a gauge or timer that can specify the remaining period (time) of the operation valid period may be displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 7 (c), in the effect display device EH, when the button member 31 is pushed to the detection position P2B during the operation valid period, the character string "off" is obtained as the first effect result. Is displayed, or the character string "Big hit!" Is displayed as the second effect result. In the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G1 and the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G2, the effect modes in the effect device group ES may be the same or different. ..

At this time, in the case of the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G1, the initial protrusion amount of the button member 31 is the same, but for the button member 31, the operation pattern is among [weak] to [strong]. The thrust (repulsive force) specified in is given. Therefore, the player can know the jackpot expectation degree according to the magnitude of the force required to displace the button member 31 to the detection position P2B by a single hit. Further, in the second operation device 30, when the button member 31 is pushed to the detection position P2B, the amount of change (decrease) in the thrust (repulsive force) due to the DC motor 35 being turned off also changes according to the operation pattern. Will be done. As for the effect mode in the effect device group ES, including the presentation of the promotion information i, any operation pattern is determined from the start of the second normal effect to the derivation of a predetermined effect result. It is the same (or almost the same) even when it is. Therefore, until the predetermined effect result is derived, the information of the jackpot expectation degree can be obtained from the difference in the operation feeling of the second operation device 30, while visually, the effect device group ES and the second operation. It is difficult to know from the device 30.

On the other hand, in the case of the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G2, although the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31 is the same, the button member 31 is among [small] to [large]. It is displaced until the initial protrusion amount specified in the operation pattern is reached. Therefore, the player can know the jackpot expectation degree according to the magnitude of the displacement amount required to displace the button member 31. As for the effect mode in the effect device group ES, including the presentation of the promotion information i, any operation pattern is determined from the start of the second normal effect to the derivation of a predetermined effect result. It is the same (or almost the same) even when it is. Therefore, the information of the jackpot expectation degree can be visually obtained from the second operation device 30 until the predetermined effect result is derived, and can also be known from the difference in the operation feeling of the second operation device 30. On the other hand, it is difficult to visually understand from the production device group ES.

Next, the normal production of the continuous striking system will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the first normal effect or the second normal effect of the continuous striking system, the operation valid period starts when the start timing of the normal effect arrives. It should be noted that when the execution of the hidden effect using the first operation device 25 is decided, the effect device group ES is controlled so as not to present the promotion information i, which is different from the case where the execution of the first normal effect is decided. Since it is only, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to present the promotion information i during the operation valid period. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as to display a character string having a content prompting the target operation device to be repeatedly hit and an icon imitating the target operation device.

During the execution of the first normal effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that a condition (hereinafter, referred to as a first condition) including inputting an operation signal from the operation device 25 a plurality of times during the operation valid period is satisfied. The effect device group ES is controlled so as to derive the effect result of. During the execution of the second normal effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first condition including inputting the operation signal from the second operation device 30 at least once during the operation valid period is satisfied, and determines that the predetermined effect result. Is controlled so as to derive the effect device group ES. Here, the first condition may be determined that the number of times the operation signal is input from the target operation device reaches a predetermined number of times, and the lottery to be performed every predetermined number of times specified once or a plurality of times is won. It may be a condition that is satisfied when the number of times the lottery is won reaches a predetermined number of times.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation valid period of the second operation device 30 (button member 31), and the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B (specific position) during the operation valid period. It is possible to proceed with the second normal effect based on the establishment of at least the first condition including. The first condition is satisfied when the number of times the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B reaches a specified number of times (one time as an example). In the present embodiment, the first condition is an example of a specific condition.

When the operation valid period expires without the first condition being satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to end the normal effect of the continuous striking system without deriving any effect result. Instead of this, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect device group ES so as to derive a predetermined effect result when the operation valid period expires without satisfying the first condition. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to end the normal effect of the continuous striking system when the end timing of the normal effect arrives.

It is preferable that the predetermined effect result can recognize the jackpot expectation in the variable game. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 has a first effect result (for example, a display showing that the gauge is not full) and a second effect result (for example, when the gauge is full), which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first effect result. It is advisable to determine the effect result to be derived in this normal effect from a plurality of effect results including (display of the appearance). The second effect result may be an effect result in which the jackpot is confirmed by making it possible to determine only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is used.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the second normal effect (continuous striking system) using the operation pattern of the group G1, it performs a predetermined pattern lottery based on the fluctuation pattern and operates. Any operation pattern is determined from the patterns DP1 to DP3. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the operation pattern in the order of operation pattern DP3 <DP2 <DP1 so that the jackpot expectation is higher. Therefore, in the second normal effect of the continuous striking system using the second operation device 30, the repulsive force when the button member 31 is pressed by the continuous striking is in the order of [weak] <[medium] <[strong]. Expectations for big hits are high. By making it possible to determine a predetermined operation pattern (for example, the operation pattern DP1) only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is instructed, the motion pattern may be such that the jackpot is confirmed.

As described above, in the second normal effect of the continuous striking system, the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B is variable as in the second normal effect of the single striking system, which is an example of the degree of expectation of application. There is a predetermined relationship between a certain high degree of expectation of a big hit and the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B. In particular, the predetermined relationship in the present embodiment is a relationship in which the larger the thrust (repulsive force), the higher the expectation of a big hit. Further, among the operation effects (specific effects), the second normal effect of the continuous striking system is the counter-pushing direction D2B given by the DC motor 35 until the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B (specific position). It corresponds to a production in which the magnitude of force is constant.

Then, when the start timing of the second normal effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 DCs so that the button member 31 is displaced to the initial protrusion amount defined in the determined operation pattern before starting the operation valid period. Controls the motor 35. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 so as to apply the thrust defined in the determined operation pattern to the button member 31. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 so as to periodically generate a temporary increase (so-called kickback) in thrust (repulsive force) during the effective operation period. Even if the operation signal is input from the operation sensor 33, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the DC motor 35 on without turning it off. That is, even if the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B, the sub-control CPU 51 does not reduce (change) the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31. Then, when the end timing of the second normal effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 so that the button member 31 is displaced to the initial position P2A when the button member 31 is not located at the initial position P2A. ..

With reference to FIG. 8, an example of a specific execution mode of the second normal effect of the continuous striking system will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, in the second operation device 30, the button member 31 is displaced until it reaches the initial protrusion amount defined in the operation pattern, and in the effect display device EH, the “gauge is set as the promotion information i”. Character strings such as "Let's fill up the tank" and "Continuous hit!" And an icon imitating the second operation device 30 are displayed. As the promotion information i, a gauge or timer that can specify the remaining period (time) of the operation valid period may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the effect display device EH displays as if the gauge displayed as an image is filled regardless of whether or not the button member 31 is repeatedly hit. As shown in FIG. 8C, when the second effect result is determined, in the effect display device EH, when the button member 31 is pushed to the detection position P2B, the first condition is satisfied and the gauge is full. Is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the first effect result is determined, the effect display device EH does not satisfy the first condition even if the button member 31 is pushed to the detection position P2B. It is displayed that the gauge is not full until the operation validity period expires. Such display control is executed by the sub-control CPU 51.

At this time, since it is the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G1, the initial protrusion amount of the button member 31 is the same, but the operation of the button member 31 is selected from [weak] to [strong]. The thrust (repulsive force) defined in the pattern is given. Therefore, the player can know the degree of expectation of a big hit according to the magnitude of the force required to displace the button member 31 while repeatedly striking it to the detection position P2B. As for the effect mode in the effect device group ES, including the presentation of the promotion information i, any operation pattern is determined from the start of the second normal effect to the derivation of a predetermined effect result. It is the same (or almost the same) even when it is. Therefore, until the predetermined effect result is derived, the information of the jackpot expectation degree can be obtained from the difference in the operation feeling of the second operation device 30, while visually, the effect device group ES and the second operation. It is difficult to know from the device 30.

Next, a long-press type normal effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the first normal effect or the second normal effect of the long press system, the operation valid period starts when the start timing of the normal effect arrives. It should be noted that when the execution of the hidden effect using the first operation device 25 is decided, the effect device group ES is controlled so as not to present the promotion information i, which is different from the case where the execution of the first normal effect is decided. Since it is only, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to present the promotion information i during the operation valid period. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as to display a character string having a content prompting the target operation device to be pressed and held and an icon imitating the target operation device.

During the execution of the first normal effect or the second normal effect, the sub-control CPU 51 includes a condition that the time during which the operation signal is continuously input from the target operation device during the operation valid period exceeds the specified time (hereinafter, When it is determined that the second condition) is satisfied, the effect device group ES is controlled so as to derive a predetermined effect result. Here, the second condition may be determined that the input time of the operation signal from the target operation device exceeds the specified time, and the lottery is performed every time the input time of the operation signal from the target operation device exceeds the specified time. It may be a winning condition, and it may be a condition that is established when the number of winnings of the lottery reaches a predetermined number of times.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation valid period of the second operation device 30 (button member 31), and the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B (specific position) during the operation valid period. It is possible to proceed with the second normal effect based on the establishment of at least the second condition including. The second condition is satisfied when the time during which the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B exceeds the specified time. In the present embodiment, the second condition is an example of a specific condition.

When the operation valid period expires without the second condition being satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to end the normal effect of the long press system without deriving any effect result. Instead of this, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect device group ES so as to derive a predetermined effect result when the operation valid period expires without satisfying the second condition. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so that the long-press system normal effect ends when the end timing of the normal effect arrives.

It is preferable that the predetermined effect result can recognize the jackpot expectation in the variable game. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 has a first effect result (for example, display of a character string of "sorry") and a second effect result (for example, "opportunity !!") having a higher expectation of a big hit than the first effect result. It is advisable to determine the effect result to be derived in this normal effect from a plurality of effect results including (display of character string). The second effect result may be an effect result in which the jackpot is confirmed by making it possible to determine only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is used.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the second normal effect (long press system) using the operation pattern of the group G1, a predetermined pattern lottery is performed based on the fluctuation pattern. An operation pattern is determined from the operation patterns DP1 to DP3. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the operation pattern in the order of operation pattern DP3 <DP2 <DP1 so that the jackpot expectation is higher. Therefore, in the second normal effect of the long press system using the second operation device 30, the repulsive force when the button member 31 is pressed by long press is [weak] <[medium] <[strong]. In order, the expectation of big hits increases. By making it possible to determine a predetermined operation pattern (for example, the operation pattern DP1) only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is instructed, the motion pattern may be such that the jackpot is confirmed.

As described above, in the long-press system second normal effect, the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-press direction D2B is variable as in the single-stroke system second normal effect, which is an example of the degree of expectation. There is a predetermined relationship between the high degree of expectation of a big hit and the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B. In particular, the predetermined relationship in the present embodiment is a relationship in which the larger the thrust (repulsive force), the higher the expectation of a big hit. Then, among the operation effects (specific effects), the second normal effect of the long press system is the counter-pressing direction D2B given by the DC motor 35 until the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B (specific position). It corresponds to the production in which the magnitude of the force of is constant.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the second normal effect (long press system) using the operation pattern of the group G2, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a predetermined pattern lottery based on the fluctuation pattern. An operation pattern is determined from among the operation patterns DP4 to DP6. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the operation pattern in the order of operation pattern DP6 <DP5 <DP4 so that the jackpot expectation is higher. Therefore, in the second normal effect of the long press system using the second operation device 30, the initial protrusion amount of the button member 31, that is, the operation amount in which the button member 31 must be pushed is [small] <[medium] <[large]. ], The higher the expectation of big hits. By making it possible to determine a predetermined operation pattern (for example, the operation pattern DP4) only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is instructed, the motion pattern may be such that the jackpot is confirmed.

As described above, in the second normal effect of the long press system, there are the first position and the second position as the start positions of the button member 31 in the operation effective period, as in the second normal effect of the single hit system, and in the operation effective period. When the start position of the button member 31 is the first position and when it is the second position, the height of the jackpot expectation, which is an example of the grant expectation, is different.

Then, when the start timing of the second normal effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 DCs so that the button member 31 is displaced to the initial protrusion amount defined in the determined operation pattern before starting the operation valid period. Controls the motor 35. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 so as to apply the thrust defined in the determined operation pattern to the button member 31. When the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 based on the operation patterns DP1 to DP3, even if an operation signal is input from the operation sensor 33, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the DC motor 35 on without turning it off. When the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 based on the operation patterns DP4 to DP6, even if an operation signal is input from the operation sensor 33, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the DC motor 35 off without turning it on. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31 even if the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B. Then, when the end timing of the second normal effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the DC motor 35 so that the button member 31 is displaced to the initial position P2A when the button member 31 is not located at the initial position P2A. ..

With reference to FIG. 9, an example of a specific execution mode of the second normal effect of the long press system will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the second operation device 30, the button member 31 is displaced until it reaches the initial protrusion amount defined in the operation pattern, and in the effect display device EH, the “balloon is displayed” as the promotion information i. Character strings such as "Let's inflate" and "Let's press and hold!" And an icon imitating the second operation device 30 are displayed. As the promotion information i, a gauge or timer that can specify the remaining period (time) of the operation valid period may be displayed. As shown in FIG. 9B, the effect display device EH displays as if the balloon displayed as an image gradually inflates regardless of whether or not the button member 31 is pressed and held for a long time. .. Further, in the effect display device EH, when the button member 31 is pushed to the detection position P2B and is continuously held down, does the balloon inflate faster than when the button member 31 is not pushed to the detection position P2B? Is displayed. Such display control is executed by the sub-control CPU 51. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the image (balloon in this case) displayed on the effect display device EH stepwise or continuously according to the operation amount (here, long press time) of the button member 31.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the effect display device EH, when the button member 31 is pushed to the detection position P2B and continuously held down to satisfy the first condition, the balloon bursts. Is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9D, the effect display device EH displays the character string "opportunity !!" according to the determined effect result. In the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G1 and the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G2, the effect modes in the effect device group ES may be the same or different. ..

In the case of the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G1, although the initial protrusion amount of the button member 31 is the same, the operation pattern of the button member 31 is defined as [weak] to [strong]. Thrust (repulsive force) is given. Therefore, the player can know the jackpot expectation degree according to the magnitude of the force required to displace the button member 31 to the detection position P2B and maintain the long press. As for the effect mode in the effect device group ES, including the presentation of the promotion information i, any operation pattern is determined from the start of the second normal effect to the derivation of a predetermined effect result. It is the same (or almost the same) even when it is. Therefore, until the predetermined effect result is derived, the information of the jackpot expectation degree can be obtained from the difference in the operation feeling of the second operation device 30, while visually, the effect device group ES and the second operation. It is difficult to know from the device 30.

On the other hand, in the case of the second normal effect using the operation pattern of the group G2, although the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31 is the same, the button member 31 is among [small] to [large]. It is displaced until the initial protrusion amount specified in the operation pattern is reached. Therefore, the player can know the jackpot expectation degree by the magnitude of the displacement amount required to displace the button member 31 to the detection position P2B and start the long press. As for the effect mode in the effect device group ES, including the presentation of the promotion information i, any operation pattern is determined from the start of the second normal effect to the derivation of a predetermined effect result. It is the same (or almost the same) even when it is. Therefore, the information of the jackpot expectation degree can be visually obtained from the second operation device 30 until the predetermined effect result is derived, and can also be known from the difference in the operation feeling of the second operation device 30. On the other hand, it is difficult to visually understand from the production device group ES.

In the second normal effect of the single hit system by the operation patterns DP1 to DP3, the displacement amount of the button member 31 in the pushing direction D2A is the first displacement amount up to the detection position P2B with respect to any of the protruding positions. The magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B is different from that of the second displacement amount from the detection position P2B to the initial position P2A. In the second normal effect of the single hit system, the second normal effect of the continuous hit system, and the second normal effect of the long press system by the operation patterns DP4 to DP6, the first displacement to the detection position P2B is based on any of the protruding positions. The magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B is the same when the amount is the amount and when the amount is the second displacement amount from the detection position P2B to the initial position P2A. In the present embodiment, the second normal effect of the single hit system by the operation patterns DP1 to DP3 is an example of the first effect, and the second normal effect of the single hit system by the operation patterns DP4 to DP6, the second normal effect of the continuous hit system, and The long-press type second normal effect is an example of the second effect.

The operation effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6C, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the operation effect, a predetermined pattern lottery is performed based on the fluctuation pattern, and any operation pattern from the operation patterns DP7 to DP9 is selected. decide. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the operation pattern in the order of operation pattern DP9 <DP8 <DP7 so that the reach expectation is higher. The reach expectation is the expectation that the reach is formed and the reach effect is executed in the variable game. Here, in order to increase the reach expectation in a predetermined production (predetermined production result), the ratio of the determination ratio with reach and the determination ratio without reach to the total with reach Should be high.

In the operation effect using the second operation device 30, the reach expectation degree increases in the order in which the maximum repetitive protrusion amount when the button member 31 reciprocates is [small] <[medium] <[large]. It should be noted that the predetermined operation pattern (for example, the operation pattern DP7) may be an operation pattern in which the reach is determined by making it possible to determine only when the variation pattern with reach is instructed. In this way, the button member 31 can be displaced to the first position or the second position even in an effect different from the operation effect. When the reach is formed in the production game, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the reach is not formed. Therefore, it can be said that a high reach expectation indirectly means a high jackpot expectation.

The motion effect of the present embodiment is executed as an effect suggesting whether or not a reach is formed (hereinafter, referred to as a reach fanning effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the operation effect, the button member has a mode defined in the determined operation pattern from the arrival of the start timing of the operation effect to the arrival of the end timing. The DC motor 35 is controlled so that the 31 is displaced. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the button member 31 to reciprocate from the start timing to the end timing. The start timing of the motion effect is defined as the timing at which the penultimate symbol string among the symbol rows capable of forming a reach is stopped and displayed. Further, the end timing is set at the timing when the last symbol string among the symbol rows capable of forming a reach is stopped and displayed.

An example of a specific execution mode of the operation effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10A, in the effect display device EH, variable display of symbols is performed in a plurality of symbol rows, and the effect game is started. As shown in FIG. 10B, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the effect game, the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in one of the symbol rows capable of forming a reach (for example, the left symbol row). Then, in the second operation device 30, the button member 31 reciprocates in the front-rear direction based on the determined operation pattern. In the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH, none of the promotion information i is presented. On the other hand, in the effect display device EH, the effect ef is displayed as an image corresponding to the reciprocating operation of the button member 31. The effect ef includes a first effect when the operation pattern DP7 is determined, a second effect when the operation pattern DP8 is determined, and a third effect when the operation pattern DP9 is determined. , There is. The display area as an image is larger in the order of third effect <second effect <first effect. That is, the effect display device EH displays an image linked to the magnitude of the reciprocating motion of the button member 31.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the reach condition is satisfied, the effect display device EH forms a reach and executes the reach effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the reach condition is not satisfied, the effect display device EH does not form a reach and the effect game ends. As described above, in the case of the motion effect using the motion pattern of the group G3, although the thrust (repulsive force) applied to the button member 31 is the same, the button member 31 has a repeated protrusion amount [small] to [large]. ], It is displaced until the repetitive protrusion amount specified in the operation pattern is reached. Therefore, the player can know the degree of expectation of a big hit from the amount of repeated protrusion of the button member 31.

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 changes according to the displacement amount of the button member 31, which is an example of the operation unit, that is, the operation amount of the button member 31. Therefore, unlike the case of simply displaying an image, it is possible to provide information that can be known only to the player who operates the button member 31. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel production and improve the interest.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 changes according to the operation amount of the button member 31, and the button member 31 is pushed back according to the operation amount of the button member 31. It is possible to create a situation where the magnitude of force does not change. Therefore, it is possible to be interested in whether or not the operation feeling of the button member 31 is changed.

(3) According to the present embodiment, since it is possible to create a situation in which the button member 31 is continuously operated (for example, long-pressed), it is possible to easily grasp the change in the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31. Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(4) According to the present embodiment, since it is possible to create a situation in which the button member 31 is repeatedly operated (for example, repeatedly hit), it is possible to easily grasp the change in the magnitude of the force pushing back the button member 31. Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(5) According to the present embodiment, the button member 31 can be displaced in the counter-pushing direction D2B (second direction), while the button member 26 is not displaced in the counter-pushing direction D1B (second direction). Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the button member 31 is displaced, and to improve the interest of the player.

(6) According to the present embodiment, there is a predetermined relationship between the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 and the high or low degree of expectation that the privilege is given. Therefore, unlike the case of simply displaying an image, it is possible to provide information on the degree of expectation to which the privilege is given as information that can be known only to the player who operates the button member 31. Then, it is possible to create a situation in which the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 does not change according to the amount of operation of the button member 31. That is, during the operation of the button member 31, it is possible to stably know the high and low degrees of expectation that the privilege is given. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel production and improve the interest.

(7) According to the present embodiment, the button member 31 is continuously operated (for example, long-pressed), but the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 does not change, which gives the player a sense of security. can. Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(8) According to the present embodiment, the button member 31 is repeatedly operated (for example, repeatedly hit), but the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 does not change, and the player can be given a sense of security. .. Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(9) According to the present embodiment, when the operation valid period is set, the starting position (that is, the initial protrusion amount) of the button member 31 may be different. Therefore, it is possible to change the amount of distant operation required to displace the button member 31 to the detection position P2B (specific position) by the operation sensor 33. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel production and improve the interest.

(10) According to the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is given differs depending on the starting position (that is, the initial protrusion amount) in the operation valid period. Therefore, it is possible to provide a player with an easy-to-understand and impactful effect.

(11) According to the present embodiment, since the button member 31 can be displaced even in an operation effect different from the operation effect, the frequency of displacement of the button member 31 is increased, and the player is impressed with the displacement of the button member 31. Can be attached.

(12) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to create a situation in which the force for pushing back the button member 31 changes during the operation of the button member 31. Therefore, it is possible to be interested in whether or not the operation feeling of the button member 31 is changed.

(13) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to create a situation in which the force for pushing back the button member 31 does not change during the operation of the button member 31. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(14) According to the present embodiment, when the button member 31 is continuously operated (for example, long-pressed), the starting position (that is, the initial protrusion amount) may be different, so that the overall operation amount may be changed. can. Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(15) According to the present embodiment, when the button member 31 is repeatedly operated (for example, repeatedly hit), the starting position (that is, the initial protrusion amount) may be different, so that the overall operation amount can be changed. .. Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(16) According to the present embodiment, there is a predetermined relationship between the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 and the high or low degree of expectation that the privilege (big hit game) is given. Therefore, unlike the case of simply displaying an image, it is possible to provide information on the degree of expectation to which the privilege is given as information that can be known only to the player who operates the button member 31. Then, since the image displayed on the effect display device EH can be changed stepwise or continuously according to the operation amount of the button member 31, the degree of expectation that the privilege is given and the operation of the operation unit A display effect linked to the feeling can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel production and improve the interest.

(17) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the force of pushing back the button member 31 from being changed during the operation of the button member 31. Therefore, the operation feeling of the button member 31, that is, the ease of giving a change to the image can be made constant. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and increase the effect of the effect of operating the button member 31.

(18) According to the present embodiment, the displacement direction D1 of the button member 26 in the first operation device 25 and the displacement direction D2 of the button member 31 in the second operation device 30 are different directions. That is, since the operation directions defined by the operation devices are different from each other, the operation feelings of the two operation devices can be fundamentally different, and the interest in these can be improved.

(19) According to the present embodiment, in the second operation device 30, the displacement direction D2 of the button member 31 is the front-rear direction, and the pushing direction D2A is the pushing direction forward when viewed from the player. Therefore, the player can easily apply a force to the button member 31 and easily feel the thrust (repulsive force) applied by the DC motor 35.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the second normal effect by the operation patterns DP1 to DP6 in the present embodiment, the DC motor 35 is used from the displacement of the button member 31 to any of the protruding positions until the button member 31 reaches the detection position P2B. The thrust (repulsive force) given by is not changed, but the thrust may be changed in the middle. Specifically, the second operation device 30 detects the button member 31 at each of the rotary encoder and the intermediate positions P2C and P2D as a detection means for detecting the displacement amount of the button member 31 in the pushing direction D2A. An operation sensor may be provided. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the button member 31 once or a plurality of times until the button member 31 reaches the detection position P2B or the initial position P2A based on the detection result (that is, the amount of displacement) of the button member 31. The DC motor 35 may be controlled so that the thrust applied to the device changes.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, in each operation pattern of the initial protrusion amount [small] to [large], the thrust does not change, or [weak] → [medium], [weak] → [strong], [ There may be one containing any change of [Medium] → [Strong], [Medium] → [Weak], [Strong] → [Medium], and [Strong] → [Weak]. The operation patterns in which the thrust (repulsive force) can be changed as described above can be applied to the second normal effects of the single hit system, the continuous hit system, and the long press system described above, respectively. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 includes a section for controlling the thrust to [strong], the operation pattern may be determined so that the degree of expectation that the privilege is given is higher than when the thrust is not included. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the operation pattern so that the more sections in which the thrust is controlled to [strong], the higher the expectation that the privilege is given.

For example, according to the operation pattern DP2c, the initial protrusion amount is [Large], and the thrust can change as [Weak] → [Medium] → [Strong] → [Strong] as the button member 31 is pushed. , You can know from the feeling of operation that the expectation of big hits will increase. For example, according to the operation pattern DP4c, the initial protrusion amount is [Large], and the thrust can change as [Medium] → [Weak] → [Weak] → [Strong] as the button member 31 is pushed. , The big hit expectation is lowered once, but finally it can be known from the operation feeling that the change becomes higher in reverse.

In this modification, the sub-control CPU 51 prevents the button member 31 from being displaced in the counter-pushing direction D2B beyond the initial protrusion amount defined in the operation pattern when the operation of the button member 31 is interrupted. The DC motor 35 may be controlled so as to stop at the initial protrusion amount. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the DC motor 35 so that when the button member 31 is not operated, the DC motor 35 is stopped without being displaced in the counter-pushing direction D2B. Further, when the thrust is changed according to the operation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 returns the button member 31 to the previous detection position (section) by no operation until the next detection position (section) is reached. However, the thrust may be controlled so as not to change, or the thrust may be changed to the thrust corresponding to the previous detection position (section).

In this way, the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B may change until the button member 31 is displaced to the detection position P2B (specific position). According to this modification, it is possible to create a situation in which the magnitude of the force pushing back the button member 31 changes according to the amount of operation of the button member 31 until the detection position P2B is reached. That is, during the operation of the button member 31, it is possible to know the change in the degree of expectation for which a privilege (for example, a big hit game) is given. Therefore, it is possible to be interested in whether or not the operation feeling of the button member 31 is changed.

Further, if this change example is applied to the second normal effect by the operation pattern of the group G2, in addition to the change of the start position (that is, the initial protrusion amount) of the button member 31 that can be recognized by a person other than the player. The change linked to the degree of expectation to which the privilege is given can be given to the operation feeling of the button member 31 that can be perceived only by the player, and the player's interest can be improved. Further, according to this modification example, the force for pushing back the button member 31 can be changed during the operation of the button member 31. Therefore, the operation feeling of the button member 31 may change, that is, the ease of giving a change to the image may also change. Therefore, it is possible to be interested in whether or not the operation feeling of the button member 31 is changed. The image referred to here is, in the example of the present embodiment, a gauge, a balloon, or the like, but the image is not limited to these and can be changed as appropriate.

-In the present embodiment, the operation effect (specific effect) that can be progressed by operating the button member 31 may be executed a plurality of times in one variable game. In this modification, the sub-control CPU 51 may make the magnitude of the force applied by the DC motor 35 in the counter-pushing direction D2B different by making the operation pattern of the DC motor 35 different for each operation effect. The sub-control CPU 51 may determine the operation pattern for each operation effect by an independent lottery, or may collectively determine the operation pattern in a plurality of operation effects. According to this modified example, the opportunity to operate the button member 31 may occur a plurality of times in one variable game, and the magnitude of the force for pushing back the button member 31 may differ for each opportunity. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the variation of the operation feeling. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

-In the present embodiment, one or both of the operating devices 25 and 30 may include, for example, a vibration motor as a vibration generating mechanism for generating vibration. The sub-control CPU 51 operates the vibration motor when the first condition or the second condition as a specific condition is satisfied, that is, when a predetermined effect result is derived, and applies vibration to the button member of the target operation device. You may. According to this modified example, since the button member 31 may vibrate, it is possible to increase the variation of the operation feeling. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved. The sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to generate vibration at the same time as or instead of the kickback described above, or may be configured to generate vibration over the operation effective period. Further, when the vibration is generated, it is preferable that the big hit expectation is higher than when the vibration is not generated, and the big hit may be fixed.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 alternately applies a force in the pushing direction D2A and a force in the counter-pushing direction D2B to the button member 31 so as to apply vibration to the button member 31. The motor 35 may be controlled. According to this modification, since the button member 31 can vibrate so as to be repeatedly displaced in the pushing direction D2A and the counter-pushing direction D2B, it is possible to further increase the variation of the operation feeling. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

-In the present embodiment, the target privilege that allows the player to know the degree of expectation given through the operation device production is a big hit game in which a prize ball can be obtained, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the privilege for which the degree of expectation of grant can be known may be a jackpot game in which the maximum number of round games is larger than that of other jackpot games, and a probabilistic state as a game state advantageous to the player. Alternatively, it may be in an electric support state. In this case, the operation device effect may be executed as a re-lottery effect during the variable game, or may be executed as a big hit effect (round promotion effect) during the big hit game. The re-lottery effect is an effect in which the temporary jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the effect game, the effect symbols of each symbol sequence are displayed in a variable manner again, and the final jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

Further, the target privilege that can make the grant expectation degree known may be a production privilege that can recognize some degree of advantage. For example, the degree of expectation given includes the degree of expectation that develops into a reach effect, the degree of expectation that a pseudo continuous effect continues, and the degree of expectation that a hold change effect occurs. Here, the pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which a unit variation (variation cycle) accompanied by a variation display of the effect symbol is executed a plurality of times in one variation game, and the larger the number of the unit variation is, the higher the expectation of big hit is. It is a high production. Further, the pending change effect changes the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the effect display device EH as information indicating the pending variable game according to the variation content (for example, whether it is a big hit or not) of the pending variable game. It is a production to make you. The operation device effect may be an effect in which the expected degree of grant is not known due to the amount of protrusion of the button member 31 or the repulsive force, but it is preferably an effect that can be known as in the present embodiment.

-In the present embodiment, in the second normal effect of the continuous striking system, the effect display device EH displays how the gauge is filled regardless of the operation of the second operation device 30 during the operation valid period. Not limited to this, each time an operation signal is input from the second operation device 30, it may be displayed that the gauge is gradually or continuously filled. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first condition is satisfied by inputting the operation signals a plurality of times, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as to derive a predetermined effect result. According to this modification, the sub-control CPU 51 gradually or continuously displays an image (gauge in this case) displayed on the effect display device EH according to the operation amount (here, the number of operations) of the button member 31. Change to.

In the present embodiment, the displacement direction D1 of the button member 26 is set to the vertical direction, and the displacement direction D2 of the button member 31 is set to the front-back direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the second operation device 30, the arrangement position may be changed to the bulging portion 15, and the displacement direction D2 of the button member 31 may be the vertical direction. Further, regarding the operation unit, the first direction is the pushing direction D1A and D2A, and the second direction is the counter-pushing direction D1B and D2B, but these may be interchanged. That is, one or both of the operating devices 25 and 30 may be required to perform an operation such as pulling a button member. In this way, the arrangement positions of the operation devices 25 and 30, the displacement direction of each button member, and the operation direction can be changed as appropriate.

-In the present embodiment, during the operation valid period of the second normal effect, the effect may be advanced by the operation of the first operation device 25 in addition to the second operation device 30. In this modification, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the same control as the control based on the operation signal from the second operation device 30 based on the operation signal from the first operation device 25. According to this modified example, a player who wants to know the degree of expectation given by the operation feeling may operate the second operation device 30, and conversely, a player who does not want to know the first operation. The device 25 may be operated. As described above, the operation effect may be configured to be able to proceed by the operation of the operation device different from the target operation device.

-In the present embodiment, the specific execution mode of the operation device effect is merely an example, and may be appropriately changed to a different mode. Further, among the plurality of types of operation device effects described in the present embodiment, one type or a plurality of types of operation device effects that can be arbitrarily selected may not be executed. For example, the second normal effect of the single hit system according to the operation pattern of the group G1 may be executed, while the second normal effect of the single hit system according to the operation pattern of the group G2 may not be executed. For example, the configuration may be such that only the operation device effect based on the operation pattern of the group G1 or the operation device effect based on the operation pattern of the group G2 can be executed. For example, the operation effect of one system or two systems that can be arbitrarily selected from the operation effects of the single hit system, the continuous hit system, and the long press system may be executed. Further, the second normal effect of the continuous striking system may be executed by the operation pattern of the group G2.

-In the present embodiment, the operation device effect changes the image displayed on the effect display device EH according to the operation of the target operation device, or instead of, another effect device of the effect device group ES. It may be an effect that changes the effect mode in. For example, the volume of the speaker SP may change, or the music may change.

-In the present embodiment, the operation device effect may be executed as a demo effect.
-In the present embodiment, the operation devices 25 and 30 are all provided with a button member as an operation unit, but the operation unit is not limited to this, and the operation unit is a lever type for one or both of the operation devices 25 and 30. It may also mimic a pistol trigger, handle, full wheel, sword, or spear.

In the present embodiment, the displacement direction D1 of the button member 26 and the displacement direction D2 of the button member 31 are different from each other, but the operating devices 25 and 30 are set to be in the same direction. It may be provided.

-In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability change function, a specification that gives a high probability state until the next big hit game, a specification that gives a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (so-called fall machine), Alternatively, it is possible to adopt a specification (so-called ST machine) that gives a high probability state until the specified number of variable games is completed. Further, as the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability change function, a specification (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area can be adopted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have specifications that are a mixture of the specifications of the falling machine and the specifications of the V probability change machine.

-In the present embodiment, as a winning lottery for a special symbol, a small winning lottery may be performed in addition to the big winning lottery. If a small hit is won in the winning lottery, a small hit game (win game) will be given after the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the number of times (frequency) of winning a small hit per unit time or the small hit game is given per unit time as compared with the normal game state (for example, low probability low base state). It may be configured to be controllable in a state where the number of times (frequency) is improved (so-called small hit RUSH).

-In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10, specifications classified into the second type, which is also called "wing thing" or "Hikoki type", may be adopted. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A big hit game is generated by entering the ball into the mouth.

-In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41, the main control ROM 42, the main control RWM 43, and the random number generation circuit 44 may be configured on one chip.
-In the present embodiment, the specific configuration of the game board YB may be arbitrarily changed.

In the present embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-general control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP are provided separately from the sub-board 50. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects. Further, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 41 and the sub control CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. Further, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single or a plurality of boards.

-In the present embodiment, the gaming machine may be a slot machine. The slot machine draws a winning combination based on the operation of the start lever, wins a bonus winning combination (big hit) in the winning combination lottery, and stops the symbol sequence based on the operation of the stop button to display the bonus winning combination in the variable game. When the combination is stopped and displayed, a bonus game is given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(1) The specific effect may include an effect in which the magnitude of the force applied by the applying mechanism in the second direction changes until the operating unit is displaced to the specific position.

(2) The specific effect may include an effect in which the magnitude of the force applied by the applying mechanism in the second direction is constant until the operating unit is displaced to the specific position.
(3) The specific condition may be satisfied when the time during which the operation unit is displaced to the specific position exceeds a specified time.

(4) The specific condition may be satisfied when the number of times the operation unit is displaced to the specific position reaches a specified number of times.
(5) A second operation unit is provided separately from the first operation unit as the operation unit, and the first operation unit may be displaced in the second direction in a specific effect, while the second operation unit is It is preferable that the second operation unit is not displaced in the second direction opposite to the displaceable first direction.

(6) The specific effect that can be progressed by the operation of the operation unit can be executed a plurality of times in one variable game, and the magnitude of the force applied by the imparting mechanism in each of the specific effects in the second direction. It is good that there are times when they are different.

(7) It is preferable that a vibration generating mechanism for generating vibration is provided, and the vibration generating mechanism can apply vibration to the operating unit in response to an operation of the operating unit.
(8) It is preferable that the applying mechanism can apply vibration to the operating unit by alternately applying the force in the first direction and the force in the second direction to the operating unit.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 25 ... 1st operation device, 26 ... Button member, 30 ... Second operation device, 31 ... Button member, 35 ... DC motor, 50 ... Sub-board, 51 ... Sub-control CPU, D1, D2 ... Displacement direction, D1A, D2A ... Pushing direction, D1B, D2B ... Anti-pushing direction, EH ... Production display device, ES ... Production device group, SP ... Speaker, LA ... Decorative lamp, P2A ... Initial position, P2B ... Detection position, P2C ... 1st intermediate position (protruding position), P2D ... 2nd intermediate position (protruding position), P2E ... maximum position (protruding position).

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that can give profits to players based on the result of a predetermined lottery
An operation unit configured to at least enable the operation of displacement in the first direction,
An applying mechanism capable of applying a force in the second direction opposite to the first direction to the operation unit,
It is equipped with an effect control unit that controls the effect device to execute a predetermined effect.
The effect control unit can perform effect control to execute a specific effect. In the effect control, an operation valid period of the operation unit is set, and the operation unit is displaced to a specific position during the operation valid period. It is possible to proceed with the specific effect based on the establishment of specific conditions including at least that.
The starting position of the operation unit during the operation valid period includes at least a first position on the second direction side of the specific position and a second position on the second direction side of the first position. A gaming machine characterized by being there. The first aspect of claim 1, wherein the starting position of the operation unit during the operation valid period is the first position and the second position has a different degree of expectation for the benefit. Gaming machine. The magnitude of the force applied by the applying mechanism in the second direction is variable, and the high degree of expectation that the benefit is applied and the magnitude of the force applied by the applying mechanism in the second direction are The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which has a predetermined relationship. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation unit can be displaced to the first position or the second position even in an effect different from the specific effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specific effect can be executed a plurality of times in one variable game.

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