JP2022176414A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can improve the interest of a player.SOLUTION: It is possible to operate movable parts on the basis of a detection status of predetermined detection means before operations of the movable parts. An operation probability of a first movable part of the movable parts is unchanged irrespective of a detection status of a first touch sensor. An operation probability of a second movable part of the movable parts is changed according to a detection status of a second touch sensor. When a specific condition is satisfied in association with an electric power activation, the second movable part operates irrespective of the detection status of the second touch sensor. A position sensor can detect a movable part different from the first movable part of the movable parts. The first movable part can operate irrespective of a detection status of the position sensor.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of gaming machines, a variable game is executed based on a predetermined lottery result, and various effects are executed in relation to the variable game. Patent Literature 1 discloses a game machine capable of causing a lever-type movable portion to perform a predetermined operation (vibration, etc.) when a predetermined image is displayed in response to the operation of the lever-type movable portion.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-6135

In recent years, it is expected that the interest of the player will be improved by further devising the control to operate the movable part.

A game machine for solving the above problems comprises a movable part, an operation control means for controlling the operation of the movable part, a predetermined detection means, and a special detection means, and the operation control means controls the movement of the movable part. The movable part can be operated based on the detection status of the predetermined detection means before operation, and the probability of operation of the first movable part among the movable parts is the same regardless of the detection status of the predetermined detection means. The probability of operation of the second movable portion among the movable portions varies depending on the detection state of the predetermined detection means, and when a specific condition is satisfied with power-on, the second movable portion The special detection means is capable of detecting a movable part different from the first movable part among the movable parts, and the first movable part performs the special detection. The gist is that it can operate regardless of the detection status of the means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

It is a diagram when the pachinko game machine is viewed from the front. (a) is a diagram schematically showing a first operation device, and (b) to (d) are diagrams schematically showing a second operation device. It is a figure which shows an example of the original position of a production accessory, and a production position. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing a specific example of an initial operation when power is turned on. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing a specific example of the effect mode of the button vibration effect. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing a specific example of an effect mode of the lever vibration effect. It is a figure which shows a concrete example of the execution probability of button vibration production|presentation. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the execution probability of lever vibration production|presentation. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st preparation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd preparation process.

An embodiment of a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a non-circulating pachinko machine capable of receiving game balls from an island facility (not shown) and paying out prize balls to players. It is a game machine. Not limited to this, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a circulating pachinko gaming machine in which game balls, which are an example of game media, are circulated inside the machine. In this case, the balls held by the player are preferably managed electronically in the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG.

A pachinko game machine 10 includes a frame 11. - 特許庁The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine body to the island facility, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components. A frame window 11c is formed in the mounting frame 11b. A game board YB having a game area YBa is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b has a protective glass (not shown) that seals the frame window 11c. A game area YBa of the game board YB is covered with protective glass.

A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect). The predetermined sound is music, sound effects, and the like. A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform effects (hereinafter referred to as light emission effects) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitter (not shown). The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD in the lower right part of the mounting frame 11b. The shooting handle HD is operated when shooting game balls.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first operating device 25 and a second operating device 30. As shown in FIG. Each operation device 25, 30 is an example of operation means for production.
The first operation device 25 will be explained.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as an example, the first operation device 25 is configured such that the top surface of a protruding portion of the mounting frame 11b that protrudes toward the player side below the frame window 11c is used by the player to operate the shooting handle HD. It is provided at a position where it can be operated while performing the operation of . As an example, the first operation device 25 is a push button type operation device. The first operation device 25 has a disk-shaped (button-shaped) first movable portion 26 in a plan view, and a housing portion 27 that is a concave portion capable of housing the first movable portion 26 (see FIG. 2A). ).

The first movable portion 26 is displaced between an initial position P1A and an operation position P1B where the initial position P1A is used as a reference and pushed toward the back (downward direction as an example) of the housing portion 27. supported as possible. The first movable portion 26 can be displaced between the initial position P1A and the operating position P1B by receiving an external force. The first movable part 26 is a part that can be operated by the player, and is at least an example of a part that can be moved according to the player's operation.

The first operating device 25 has a first operating sensor 28 . The first operation sensor 28 detects that the first movable portion 26 has been displaced to the operation position P1B by the player's operation. The first operation sensor 28 outputs a first operation signal when it detects that the first movable portion 26 has been pushed down to the operation position P1B.

The first operation device 25 has the first touch sensor 21 . As an example, the first touch sensor 21 is provided on the first movable portion 26 . The first touch sensor 21 outputs a first touch detection signal when it detects that a human finger or the like touches the surface of the first movable portion 26 . The first touch sensor 21 detects that the player places his/her finger on the first movable portion 26 and touches the first movable portion 26 . As an example, the first touch sensor 21 detects a change in capacitance within the detection range. The first touch sensor 21 is an example of predetermined detection means.

The first operating device 25 has a first vibration motor 22 . As an example, the first vibration motor 22 is provided near the housing portion 27 . The first vibration motor 22 is means capable of generating vibration. The first movable portion 26 operates (vibrates) in a trembling manner by receiving the vibration generated by the first vibration motor 22 . The first movable portion 26 is also an example of a portion that operates by vibration generated by the first vibration motor 22 .

In the following description, a state in which a human finger or the like is in contact with the first movable portion 26 and the first movable portion 26 is not displaced to the operation position P1B is referred to as a "first touch operation". A state in which the first movable portion 26 is displaced to the operation position P1B is referred to as a "first displacement operation". The first displacement operation includes contacting the first movable portion 26 with a finger or the like.

The second operation device 30 will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as an example, the second operation device 30 is provided at a position where the player can operate while operating the shooting handle HD, such as the left side of the projecting portion of the mounting frame 11b. As an example, the second operating device 30 is a lever-type operating device. The second operation device 30 has a rectangular box-shaped pedestal portion 33 and a lever-shaped second movable portion 31 extending upward from the pedestal portion 33 .

The pedestal portion 33 is integrated with the second movable portion 31 and assembled to the surface of the mounting frame 11b so as to be displaceable along a predetermined direction (vertical direction as an example). As an example, the pedestal portion 33 can be displaced between a first position P2A and a second position P2B above the first position P2A. The pedestal portion 33 is displaced between the first position P2A and the second position P2B by receiving an external force. The player can manually adjust the pedestal 33 so that it is positioned at either the first position P2A or the second position P2B by moving the pedestal 33 in the vertical direction (FIG. 2(a), ( b) see). It should be noted that the pedestal portion 33 is held at the adjusted position.

The second operating device 30 has a position sensor 37 . As an example, the position sensor 37 is arranged on the back side of the second position P2B in the mounting frame 11b. The position sensor 37 outputs a position signal when the pedestal portion 33 is detected. That is, the position sensor 37 can detect that the position of the base portion 33 has been adjusted to the second position P2B. Not limited to this, the position sensor 37 may be configured to detect that the pedestal portion 33 has been adjusted to the second position P2B side of the center between the first position P2A and the second position P2B. good. Thus, the pedestal portion 33 is an example of a movable portion different from the first movable portion 26 . The pedestal portion 33 is also an example of a third movable portion. The position sensor 37 is an example of specific detection means and an example of special detection means.

The second movable portion 31 has a rotating shaft (not shown) at its lower end portion. The rotation shaft of the second movable portion 31 is attached to the pedestal portion 33 . The second movable portion 31 can be displaced between an initial position P3A and an operation position P3B tilted from the initial position P3A toward the player around the rotation axis. The second movable portion 31 is displaced between the initial position P3A and the operating position P3B by receiving an external force (see FIGS. 2(c) and 2(d)). The second movable part 31 is a part that can be operated by the player, and is at least an example of a part that can be moved according to the player's operation. The second operating device 30 has a second operating sensor 38 . As an example, the second operation sensor 38 is provided on the base portion 33 . The second operation sensor 38 outputs a second operation signal when it detects that the second movable portion 31 has been displaced to the operation position P3B by an operation by a player or the like.

The second operating device 30 has a second touch sensor 32 . As an example, the second touch sensor 32 is provided on the second movable portion 31 . The second touch sensor 32 outputs a second touch detection signal when detecting that a human finger or the like touches the surface of the second movable portion 31 . The second touch sensor 32 detects that the player is holding the second movable portion 31 . As an example, the second touch sensor 32 detects changes in capacitance within the detection range. The second touch sensor 32 is an example of predetermined detection means.

The second operating device 30 has a second vibration motor 35 . As an example, the second vibration motor 35 is arranged near the second position P2B in the mounting frame 11b. The second vibration motor 35 is means capable of generating vibration. The second movable part 31 and the pedestal part 33 vibrate by receiving the vibration generated by the second vibration motor 35 . At least the second movable portion 31 of the second movable portion 31 and the pedestal portion 33 is also an example of a portion operated by vibration generated by the second vibration motor 35 . The pedestal portion 33 is a portion that can be operated by the player, and is at least an example of a portion (third movable portion) that moves according to the operation by the player.

The distance between the base portion 33 and the second vibration motor 35 is shorter when the base portion 33 is adjusted to the second position P2B than when the base portion 33 is adjusted to the first position P2A. Therefore, the intensity of vibration received by the second movable portion 31 and the pedestal portion 33 from the second vibration motor 35 is adjusted to the second position P2B compared to the case where the pedestal portion 33 is adjusted to the first position P2A. I am stronger when I am. As an example, the strength of the vibration strength is the magnitude of the amplitude.

In the following description, a "second touch state" refers to a state in which a finger or the like is in contact with the second movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 31 is not displaced to the operation position P3B. A state in which the second movable portion 31 is displaced to the operation position P3B is referred to as a "second displacement operation". The second displacement operation includes contacting the second movable portion 31 with a finger or the like.

In one example of this embodiment, the first operation device 25 includes a first movable portion 26 as a movable portion. On the other hand, the second operation device 30 includes a second movable portion 31 and a pedestal portion 33 as movable portions, and the second movable portion 31 and the pedestal portion 33 are assembled together. That is, the second operating device 30 has a larger number of parts and a more complicated structure than the first operating device 25 . Also, the combined size of the second movable portion 31 and the base portion 33 is larger than that of the first movable portion 26 . In particular, the second movable portion 31 has an elongated shape extending upward from the rotation shaft. Therefore, even if the vibration motors 22 and 35 generate vibrations with the same intensity, the second movable portion 31 and the base portion 33 move so as to vibrate more than the first movable portion 26 does. Therefore, the second operating device 30 is more likely to be affected by vibration than the first operating device 25 .

As shown in FIG. 1, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined on the front surface of the game board YB when viewed from the front. The game board YB is attached to the mounting frame 11b so that the game area YBa can be visually recognized through the frame window 11c. A display window YBb is formed substantially in the center of the game area YBa.

The game board YB has 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 variably displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The game board YB has 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 variably displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (hit lottery of the special symbol). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". The special symbols include at least a big win symbol as a big win display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special pattern win lottery, the big win patterns are stop-displayed in a special game, and after the special game of the big win is finished, a big win game is awarded.

The game board YB has a first reservation display device 19c. The first suspension display device 19c indicates the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the first suspension number). Display identifiable information. The game board YB has a second reservation display device 19d. The second suspension display device 19d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the second suspension number) because the suspension condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. Display identifiable information. As an example, the upper limits of the number of first reservations and the number of second reservations are 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 predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (normal symbol winning lottery). The normal pattern includes at least a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery for the normal symbols is won, the normal winning symbols are stop-displayed in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. The game board YB may have a normal hold display section. The normal pending display part displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the pending condition is met but the start condition is not yet met. In addition, the game board YB may include a right-handed display section for displaying information instructing so-called "right-handed" and a round display section for notifying the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display section capable of displaying an image. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display area R of the image display section can be visually recognized through the display window YBb. As an example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal display. The effect display device EH can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect). In the following description, when a design, a character, a character (character string), a number, a symbol, etc. are simply referred to as "display", it means that they are displayed as an image.

As an example of the display effect on the effect display device EH, there is a effect symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as effect game) using a plurality of lines of effect symbols (decorative symbols). In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is stopped and displayed. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display production. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the performance game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. In the special game, when the jackpot patterns are stopped and displayed, in the performance game, the jackpot pattern combination is stopped and displayed. In the special game, when the winning symbols are stop-displayed, in the effect game, the losing symbol combination is stop-displayed. In the following description, the special game and the effect game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as "fluctuation game".

A production game may include a reach production. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win state and to finally stop and display a predetermined symbol combination. As an example, the ready-to-win state is a state in which the same effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol rows, and the effect symbols are continuously variably displayed in the middle symbol row. The ready-to-win effect includes a normal ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the normal ready-to-win effect. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect units capable of executing effects, and constitute the effect device ES including a plurality of effect units.

The game area YBa is formed with a plurality of winning openings (ball openings) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include at least a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁

The first starting hole 12 is a winning hole into which game balls are entered when the conditions for starting the first special game are established. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device EH in the game area YBa. The first starting port 12 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB is provided with a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 12 (see FIG. 4).

The second starting port 13 is a prize winning port into which a game ball is entered when the starting condition of the second special game is established. The second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12 in the game area YBa. The second starting port 13 includes a normal opening/closing piece 13a having a door shape, for example. The normal opening/closing piece 13a closes the second starting port 13 so that the game ball cannot be entered when the normal winning game is not provided. The normal opening/closing piece 13a opens the second starting port 13 so that the game ball can be entered when the normal winning game is given. The normal opening/closing piece 13a may operate so as to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 13 when the normal winning game is provided, compared to when the normal winning game is not provided. . The game board YB has a normal solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the normal opening/closing piece 13a (see FIG. 4). The game board YB is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 13 (see FIG. 4). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered when satisfying the payout condition of the prize ball. As an example, the big winning opening 14 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device EH. The special prize opening 14 is provided with a special opening/closing piece 14a having a door shape, for example. The special opening/closing piece 14a closes the big winning opening 14 so that the game ball cannot enter when the big winning game is not provided. The special opening/closing piece 14a opens the big winning opening 14 so that a game ball can be entered when a big winning game is awarded. The special opening/closing piece 14a may operate so as to make it easier for the game ball to enter the big winning hole 14 when the big win game is awarded, compared to when the big win game is not awarded. The game board YB has a special solenoid SL2 as an actuator for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 4). The game board YB is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 (see FIG. 4).

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. As an example, the gate 17 is located in the right area of the game area YBa and above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a. The gate opening 17a is always open so that game balls (currency) can be entered. A gate sensor SE4 for detecting an entering game ball is provided in the gate opening 17a (see FIG. 4). The gate 17 is a ball entrance through which a game ball is entered when establishing the conditions for starting the normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate 17, the prize ball payout condition is not established. An out port 18 is formed at the bottom of the game area YBa. A game ball that does not enter any of the winning openings including the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, and the big winning opening 14 enters the out opening 18.例文帳に追加A game ball entering any of the winning openings or the out opening 18 is ejected from the game area YBa.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 , the pachinko game machine 10 includes a moving effect device 70 . The production movable device 70 has a production accessory 71 and a stepping motor 72 (see FIG. 4). As an example, the performance accessory 71 has a shape that imitates a full moon. The production accessary 71 is not limited to this, and may have a shape imitating a letter or a character. As an example, the effect accessory 71 is arranged above the effect display device EH on the game board YB. Not limited to this, the production accessory 71 may be provided on the frame 11 . The stepping motor 72 is an example of an actuator that displaces the performance accessory 71 . In other words, the performance accessory 71 is an example of a portion that is operated by the operation of the stepping motor 72 . As an example, the performance accessory 71 is configured to be displaceable between an original position PE1 indicated by a solid line in the figure and a performance position PE2 indicated by a two-dot chain line. The effect position PE2 is a position that protrudes closer to the center of the effect display device EH in a front view than the original position PE1. The production accessory 71 can execute a movable production. As an example, the movable effect is executed by causing the effect accessory 71 to perform the effect action. As an example, the effect action is to shift in the order of the original position PE1→the effect position PE2→the original position PE1.

Next, various functions installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function).
The probability variation function is a function for varying the probability of winning a big win in a big win lottery (hereinafter referred to as "big win probability"). The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state in which the variable probability function does not operate and a high-probability state in which the variable probability function operates as states in which the probability of big wins 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 "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assisting function.
The ball entry assisting function is a function for varying the base (the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls) by assisting the winning of the second starting port 13, which is a normal electric accessory. The pachinko game machine 10 has 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 base can be different. In the high base state, the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second starting port 13 than in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability of a game ball entering the second starting hole 13 increases, and the entering of the game ball into the second starting hole 13 becomes easier. state). The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state".

As an example, the high base state can be realized by performing one arbitrarily selected control among the three controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared to the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of opening times of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and one opening time of the second starting port 13 in the normal winning game. It is preferable that at least one of the control to make the time longer than in the low base state is used. The high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (an average variation time as an example) compared to the low base state. When the special symbol variation time shortening control is performed, the high base state becomes the special symbol variation time shortening state (time saving state), and the low base state becomes the special symbol non-variation time shortening state (non time saving state).

The game state of the pachinko game machine 10 is defined by a combination of whether or not the variable probability function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated. In the following description, a low-probability state and a low-base state game state are referred to as a "low-probability-low-base state", and a high-probability state and a high-base state game state are referred to as a "high-probability high-base state". and indicate.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. The type of the jackpot pattern can be grasped as the type of jackpot. The jackpot patterns of the first special pattern are classified into two groups of first jackpot patterns and second jackpot patterns. The jackpot symbols of the second special pattern have one group of first jackpot symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is provided based on the type of jackpot pattern. The type of the jackpot pattern can also be said to be the type of the jackpot. That is, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern (first jackpot) and a jackpot game based on the second jackpot pattern (second jackpot).

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). As an example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 14 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the game, or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). As an example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

The game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). After the end of the big win game based on the first big win pattern, until the special game of the predetermined number of times of operation (100 times as an example) is over, or until the next big win game is given. Controlled to a high base state. After the big win game based on the second big win pattern is finished, it is controlled to the low probability/low base state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output 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 explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a CPU 41 , a ROM 42 , an RWM 43 and a random number generation circuit 44 . The CPU 41 executes processing related to game progress by executing the main control program. The ROM 42 stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lotteries, tables, and the like. The ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end.

Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which NR performance is performed and finally the combination of symbols for the big win is stop-displayed in the performance game, and a variation pattern in which the SR performance is performed and finally the combination of symbols for the big win is stop-displayed. There is. The losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which an NR effect is performed and finally the winning pattern combination is stopped and displayed, and a variation pattern in which an SR effect is performed and the winning pattern combination is finally stopped and displayed. There is. Further, the losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which the winning symbol combination is finally derived without performing the ready-to-win effect in the effect game. The RWM 43 stores various information rewritten according to the processing result of the CPU 41 . As an example, the information stored by the RWM 43 is flags, counters, timers, and the like. A random number generation circuit 44 generates a hardware random number. The main board 40 may be configured to be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the 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 CPU 41 can input detection signals outputted by the respective sensors SE1 to SE4 upon detection of gaming balls. The main board 40 is connected to a plurality of display devices 19a-19e. The CPU 41 can control display contents of the plurality of display devices 19a to 19e. The main board 40 is connected to solenoids SL1 and SL2. The CPU 41 can control the opening modes of the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 .

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a CPU 51 , a ROM 52 and an RWM 53 . The CPU 51 performs processing related to effects by executing a sub-control program. The ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, movable effect data used for movable effect, and the like. The RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . As an example, the information stored by the RWM 53 is flags, counters, timers, and the like. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the CPU 51 . The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The CPU 51 can control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The CPU 51 can control the output contents of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected with the decorative lamp LA. The CPU 51 can control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the first vibration motor 22 . The CPU 51 can vibrate the first movable portion 26 by driving the first vibration motor 22 .
The sub-board 50 is connected to the first touch sensor 21 . The CPU 51 can input the first touch detection signal output by the first touch sensor 21 . The sub-board 50 is connected to the first operation sensor 28 . The CPU 51 can input the first operation signal output by the first operation sensor 28 .

The sub-board 50 is connected with the position sensor 37 . The CPU 51 can receive the position signal output by the position sensor 37 . The sub-board 50 is connected to the second vibration motor 35 . The CPU 51 can vibrate the second movable portion 31 and the base portion 33 by driving the second vibration motor 35 .

The sub-board 50 is connected to the second touch sensor 32 . The CPU 51 can input the second touch detection signal output by the second touch sensor 32 . The sub-board 50 is connected to the second operation sensor 38 . The CPU 51 can input the second operation signal output by the second operation sensor 38 . The sub-board 50 is connected to the stepping motor 72 . The CPU 51 can displace the performance accessory 71 by driving the stepping motor 72 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a power supply unit 60 on the rear side of the game board YB. The power supply unit 60 receives power from the outside of the machine, converts an input voltage into a predetermined voltage, and supplies the voltage to the main substrate 40 and the sub substrate 50 . The power unit 60 has a power switch 61 . The pachinko game machine 10 can be turned on by starting power supply to the power supply unit 60 with the power switch 61 turned on, or by turning on the power switch 61 while power is being supplied. configured to

Next, various processes performed by the CPU 41 will be described.
The CPU 41 executes a power-on process when activated by the power-on process. As an example, the CPU 41 initializes various information backed up in the RWM 43 by a backup power supply (not shown) when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch (not shown) is operated. On the other hand, the CPU 41 does not initialize various information backed up in the RWM 43 when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch (not shown) is not operated. After that, in the power-on process, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 start information (for example, a start command) that can specify that the main board 40 has started. As an example, the boot information includes information indicating that the boot was started with initialization of various information backed up in the RWM 43 (initialization command as an example), and information that the various information backed up in the RWM 43 was not initialized. information (for example, a power recovery command) indicating that the device has been activated.

The activation information is not limited to this, and may be information in which the presence or absence of initialization cannot be distinguished, or information indicating that various information is in an initialization standby state (an initialization standby command as an example). As an example, the CPU 41 transitions to the initialization standby state when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch (not shown) is being operated. The CPU 41 initializes various information backed up in the RWM 43 when the RAM clear switch is operated again during the initialization standby state. The CPU 41 outputs an initialization command when various information is initialized. The CPU 41 may terminate the initialization standby state after a predetermined time has elapsed since transitioning to the initialization standby state.

The CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc., as a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined control period (eg, 4 ms).
The special symbol input processing will be explained.

The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first start hole 12, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reserved number stored in the RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). When the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reservation number and updates it. The CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c to display information capable of specifying the updated first pending number. Thus, the reservation condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44 and causes the RWM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. As an example, the random number is a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game 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 having the RWM 43 store the random number information used for the first special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the RWM 43, when the game ball is not entered into the first start port 12, and when the first reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 2 It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 13 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the start sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting hole 13, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the second reserved number stored in the RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). When the second reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the second reservation number and updates it. The CPU 41 controls the second pending display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second pending number. In this way, the second special game suspension condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2 when the second suspension number is less than the upper limit number.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The CPU 41 determines whether or not the condition for starting the special game is satisfied. The CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and the special game is not being executed. The CPU 41 makes a negative determination when the jackpot game or the special game is being executed. When the special game start condition is not established, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. When the condition for starting the special game is satisfied, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the second pending number is greater than zero. When the second reservation number is zero, the CPU 41 determines whether the first reservation number is greater than zero. When the first reserved number is zero, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the first reservation number is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the CPU 41 updates the first reservation number by subtracting one. The CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c to display information capable of specifying the updated first pending number. The CPU 41 obtains from the RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. The CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big winning lottery (big winning determination) to determine whether or not to win a big winning. The CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is operated).

When winning the jackpot, the CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the big-hit variation process, the CPU 41 performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be stop-displayed in the first special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit variation pattern. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the jackpot is not won, the CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a loss variation pattern with reach or without reach. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the second reservation number is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first reservation number" is changed to the "second reservation". Since this process is read as "number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the CPU 41 performs the subtraction of the second reserved number, the big win lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the big win lottery, and then ends the special symbol start process.

The CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub board 50 in the big hit variation process and the loss variation process. The variation start command is information that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. The special symbol command is information that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. It should be noted that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the CPU 41 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to start the variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the CPU 41 outputs, to the sub-board 50, information capable of specifying the end of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable end command) when the variable time set in the variable pattern has passed.

When executing the second special game, the CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to start the variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The 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 process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the CPU 41 outputs a variation end command to the sub board 50 after the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the CPU 41 stops displaying the jackpot symbols in the special game, the CPU 41 executes the jackpot game processing after the jackpot special game ends. The CPU 41 identifies the type of the big-hit game based on the big-hit design (that is, the type of the big-hit) determined in the special design start process. The CPU 41 provides the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the CPU 41 outputs information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) to the sub-board 50 . When the opening time has passed, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game to open the big winning opening 14 . When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-described upper limit number, or when the above-described upper limit time elapses, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 14. , to end the round game. The CPU 41 repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. The CPU 41 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub-board 50 each time the round game is started.

When the final round game ends, the CPU 41 outputs information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command) to the sub board 50 . When the ending time elapses, the CPU 41 terminates the jackpot game. The CPU 41 may be configured to output to the sub-board 50 information capable of specifying the passage of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command).

A probability transition process for transitioning the probability state will be described.
The CPU 41 causes the RWM 43 to store a high accuracy flag when finishing the jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbol. That is, the CPU 41 controls to the high probability state. The CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the RWM 43 each time the special game is started after the jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbols is finished, thereby increasing the number of executions of the special game after the jackpot game is finished. to count. The CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag stored in the RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of times of activation is completed. In other words, the CPU 41 controls to a low probability state when the special game of the number of times of operation ends after the big win game based on the first big win symbol ends. On the other hand, the CPU 41 does not store the high accuracy flag in the RWM 43 after finishing the big win game based on the second big win symbol. That is, the CPU 41 controls to the low probability state. When the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is stored, the CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag. In other words, the CPU 41 controls the low probability state during the jackpot game.

The processing for changing the ball entry rate state will be described.
The CPU 41 causes the RWM 43 to store an operation flag when the jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbol ends. That is, the CPU 41 controls the high base state. The CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of operations is completed. In other words, the CPU 41 controls to the low base state when the special game for the number of times of operation ends after the big win game based on the first big win symbol ends. On the other hand, the CPU 41 does not store the operation flag in the RWM 43 after completing the big win game based on the second big win symbol. That is, the CPU 41 controls the low base state. When the big hit game is started and the operation flag is stored, the CPU 41 erases the operation flag. In other words, the CPU 41 controls the low base state during the jackpot game. When the game state (probability state and ball-entering rate state) is shifted, the CPU 41 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a game state command) that can specify the game state after the shift to the sub-board 50 .

Next, various processes executed by the CPU 51 of the sub-board 50 will be described.
First, the start-up processing performed when the power is turned on will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, when the CPU 51 receives a startup command (initialization command or power recovery command), it executes startup processing. The CPU 51 controls the operations of the effect display device EH, the first operation device 25, the second operation device 30, and the effect movable device 70 by the start-up process, and causes the initial operation to be executed. Not limited to this, the initial operations of the first operation device 25, the second operation device 30, and the effect movable device 70 are configured to be executed when an initialization command is input and not to be executed when a power recovery command is input. There may be. The input of the activation command by the CPU 51 is an example of the establishment of a specific condition.

The CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the activation information. As an example, the CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the same character string "The power has been turned on" as the start-up information. Not limited to this, the CPU 51 may cause the effect display device EH to display different start-up information depending on whether the initialization command is input or the power recovery command is input. As an example, the CPU 51 may display a combination of different effect symbols as start-up information when an initialization command is input and when a power restoration command is input.

The CPU 51 controls the first vibration motor 22 to vibrate the first movable portion 26 for a predetermined period of time (eg, 5 seconds) (see FIG. 5A). The shaking motion of the first movable portion 26 is an example of the initial motion of the first operation device 25 . Whether the first touch detection signal is input or not, the CPU 51 operates the first operation device regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 . 25 to perform the initial operation. The CPU 51 controls the first operation device 25 regardless of the detection state of the first operation sensor 28 whether or not the first operation signal is input. Execute the initial operation. That is, the operation probability of the first movable part 26 is the same regardless of whether the first touch operation is performed and whether the first displacement operation is performed.

The CPU 51 controls the second vibration motor 35 to vibrate the second movable portion 31 and the pedestal portion 33 for a predetermined time (one second as an example) (see FIG. 5B). The motion of the second movable portion 31 vibrating via the pedestal portion 33 is an example of the initial motion of the second operation device 30 . Whether the second touch detection signal is input or the second touch detection signal is not input, the CPU 51 operates the second operation device regardless of the detection state of the second operation sensor 38. 30 to perform initial operations. The CPU 51 controls the second operation device 30 regardless of the detection state of the second operation sensor 38 whether the second operation signal is input or not. Execute the initial operation. That is, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 is the same regardless of whether the second touch operation is performed and whether the second displacement operation is performed. The CPU 51 causes the second operation device 30 to perform the initial operation regardless of the detection state of the position sensor 37, regardless of whether the position signal is input or not. The operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is the same regardless of the position of the pedestal portion 33 .

The CPU 51 controls the stepping motor 72 to displace the performance accessory 71 from the original position PE1→the performance position PE2→the original position PE1. Such a displacement of the production accessory 71 is the initial operation of the production movable device 70 . Some or all of the initial operations of the effect display device EH, the first movable portion 26, the second movable portion 31, and the effect movable device 70 may be started at the same time, or may be started in a predetermined order. Some or all of the initial operations may be completed simultaneously, or may be completed in a predetermined order.

A description will be given of the jackpot effect processing.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the opening command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device ES to execute the opening effect. When the round command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device ES to execute the round effect. When the ending start command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device ES to execute the ending effect. When the ending end command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device ES to end the ending effect.

The effect game processing will be explained.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, the CPU 51 controls the effect device ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game. As an example, when a variation start command is input, the CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (details of effect) of the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the special symbol command is input, the CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the CPU 51 can specify a big hit symbol from the special symbol command, the CPU 51 determines a big hit symbol combination. When the CPU 51 can identify the design that is out of the special symbol command, it determines the design combination that is out.

In addition, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is established. As an example, the ready-to-win condition may define winning in a predetermined lottery in addition to determining a variation pattern with reach-to-win. The CPU 51 determines a symbol combination including a reach when the reach condition is satisfied.

The CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the CPU 51 starts the effect game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the performance game is started, the CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and upon input of the variation end command, stops and fixes the symbol combination. It should be noted that the CPU 51 may determine and stop display the symbol combination when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted.

The production mode will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of performance modes. As an example, the multiple production modes include normal mode MA and chance mode MB. The plurality of production modes may include modes different from the modes MA and MB, and may not include modes different from the modes MA and MB. The normal mode MA is an example of the first mode, and the chance mode MB is an example of the second mode.

A plurality of production modes differ in at least a part of the plurality of elements forming the display screen of the production display device EH. A player can recognize a plurality of production modes as mutually different production modes due to differences in one or more elements. As an example, the elements that make up the display screen are the screen layout in the image display area R, the background image displayed in the image display area R, and the decoration applied to the performance design.

Mode transition processing will be described.
The mode transition process is a process for transitioning the production mode. The CPU 51 constitutes an example of mode control means for controlling modes by executing mode transition processing.

Based on the game state command, the CPU 51 can specify whether the game state is a low-probability-low base state or a high-probability-high base state. The CPU 51 can specify the start of the jackpot game based on the opening command. The CPU 51 can specify the end of the big hit game based on the ending end command. The CPU 51 sets the normal mode MA during a period in which the game state is the low-probability base state and the jackpot game is not being played. The CPU 51 sets the chance mode MB during the period in which the gaming state is the high probability/high base state. The CPU 51 specifies the current presentation mode by storing information (a mode flag as an example) that can specify the presentation mode in the RWM 53 .

The pachinko game machine 10 can execute operation device effects.
The operating device presentation is a presentation using at least one of the operating devices 25 and 30. FIG. As an example, the operation device effects using the first operation device 25 include a button vibration effect and a button chance effect. As an example, the operation device effect using the second operation device 30 includes a lever vibration effect and a lever chance effect.

A specific example of the execution mode of the button vibration effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the button vibration effect is a effect of vibrating the first movable portion 26 of the first operation device 25 in a predetermined motion pattern. The button vibration presentation is started when the first operation timing arrives. As an example, the first action timing is determined during the execution period of the variable game. There are a first operation pattern [DA1] and a second operation pattern [DA2] as the operation patterns of the first movable portion 26 in the button vibration effect. The first operation pattern [DA1] is an operation pattern in which the first movable part 26 is in the first operation mode over the first execution period. As an example, the first operation mode is a mode in which the first movable portion 26 alternately repeats vibrating and stopping. The second operation pattern [DA2] is a pattern in which the first movable part 26 is in the second operation mode over the first execution period. As an example, the second operation mode is a mode in which the first movable portion 26 continues to vibrate without stopping. The button vibration effect ends when the vibration of the first movable portion 26 stops as the first execution period elapses.

The operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 is determined according to whether or not the first touch operation is performed on the first operation device 25 at the first determination timing. In other words, the operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 is determined according to the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 . As an example, the first determination timing is determined as the above-described first operation timing. As an example, the first operation pattern [DA1] is determined when the first operation device 25 is subjected to the first touch operation at the first determination timing. As an example, the second operation pattern [DA2] is determined when the first touch operation of the first operation device 25 is not performed at the first determination timing. As an example, a variation game accompanied by a button vibration effect has a higher degree of expectation that the variation game will result in a big win (hereinafter referred to as a "big win expectation level") compared to a variation game not accompanied by a button vibration effect.

A specific example of the execution mode of the button chance presentation will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6(c) and 6(d), the button chance effect is displayed on the effect display device EH depending on whether or not the first movable portion 26 of the first operating device 25 is operated to be displaced. And, of the effect movable device 70, at least the effect display device EH is caused to perform a predetermined operation. The button chance effect is started when the first start timing arrives. As an example, the first start timing is set during the execution period of the variable game. When the first start timing arrives, the first valid period starts. In the button chance effect, when the first operation device 25 is operated for the first displacement during the first effective period, the effect display device EH and the effect movable device 70 execute a predetermined effect based on a predetermined effect pattern. . The first validity period ends when the period expires. The first valid period also ends when the first operation device 25 is operated for the first displacement.

The effect patterns of the button chance effect include a first effect pattern [EA1] and a second effect pattern [EA2]. The first effect pattern [EA1] is a pattern in which the effect display device EH is caused to display the first specific image, while the effect movable device 70 is not caused to perform the effect action (see FIG. 6(c)). As an example, the first specific image is a character string of "chance". The second effect pattern [EA2] is a pattern in which the effect display device EH is caused to display the second specific image and the effect movable device 70 is caused to perform an effect action (see FIG. 6(d)). As an example, the second specific image is a character string of "hot". In the following description, the first displacement operation in the first effective period, that is, the effect executed triggered by the detection of the operation of the first operation device 25 by the player is simply referred to as "specific trigger effect". As an example, a variable game accompanied by a button chance effect according to the second effect pattern [EA2] has a higher expectation for a big hit than a variable game accompanied by a button chance effect according to the first effect pattern [EA1]. As an example, a variation game accompanied by a button chance effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than a variation game without a button chance effect.

In one example of the present embodiment, the first operation timing of the button vibration effect is set to the same timing as the first start timing of the button chance effect. Therefore, the vibration of the first movable portion 26 is started as the button vibration effect, and the first effective period as the button chance effect is started. When the first displacement operation is performed during the first effective period during which the button vibration effect is being executed, the specific opportunity effect based on the predetermined effect pattern [EA1, EA2] is executed in parallel with the button vibration effect. be done. On the other hand, when the first displacement operation is not performed during the first effective period, the button vibration effect is continued, but the specific trigger effect is not executed. As an example, the first action timing and the first start timing are set at the start of the variable game.

A specific example of the execution mode of the lever vibration effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the lever vibration effect is a effect of vibrating the second movable portion 31 of the second operation device 30 in a predetermined motion pattern. The lever vibration effect is started when the second operation timing arrives. As an example, the second action timing is determined during the execution period of the variable game. There are a first operation pattern [DB1] and a second operation pattern [DB2] as the operation patterns of the second movable portion 31 in the lever vibration effect. The first operation pattern [DB1] is an operation pattern in which the second movable portion 31 is in the first operation mode over the second execution period. As an example, the first operation mode is a mode in which the second movable portion 31 alternately repeats vibrating and stopping. The second operation pattern [DB2] is a pattern in which the second movable part 31 is in the second operation mode over the second execution period. As an example, the second operation mode is a mode in which the second movable portion 31 continues to vibrate without stopping. The lever vibration presentation ends when the vibration of the second movable portion 31 stops with the lapse of the second execution period.

The operation pattern of the second movable portion 31 is determined according to whether or not the second touch operation is performed on the second operation device 30 at the second determination timing. In other words, the operation pattern of the second movable portion 31 is determined according to the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . As an example, the second determination timing is determined as the above-described second operation timing. As an example, the first operation pattern [DB1] is determined when the second operation device 30 is not subjected to the second touch operation at the second determination timing. As an example, the second operation pattern [DB2] is determined when the second operation device 30 is subjected to the second touch operation at the second determination timing. As an example, a variation game accompanied by a lever vibration effect has a higher degree of expectation that the variation game will result in a big win (hereinafter referred to as a "big win expectation level") compared to a variation game not accompanied by a lever vibration effect.

A specific example of the execution mode of the lever chance production will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 7(c) and 7(d), the lever chance effect is generated by the effect display device EH depending on whether or not the second movable portion 31 of the second operating device 30 is operated to displace the second. And, of the effect movable device 70, at least the effect display device EH is caused to perform a predetermined operation. The lever chance effect is started when the second start timing arrives. As an example, the second start timing is set during the execution period of the variable game. When the second start timing arrives, the second valid period starts. In the lever chance effect, when the second operation device 30 is operated for the second displacement during the second valid period, the effect display device EH and the effect movable device 70 execute a predetermined effect based on a predetermined effect pattern. . The second validity period ends when the period has elapsed. The second effective period also ends when the second operation device 30 is operated for the second displacement.

The effect patterns of the lever chance effect include a first effect pattern [EB1] and a second effect pattern [EB2]. The first effect pattern [EB1] is a pattern in which the effect display device EH displays the first special image, while the effect movable device 70 does not perform the effect operation (see FIG. 7(c)). As an example, the first special image is a character string of "chance". The second effect pattern [EB2] is a pattern in which the effect display device EH displays the second special image and the effect movable device 70 performs the effect operation (see FIG. 7(d)). As an example, the second special image is a character string of "hot". In the following description, the second displacement operation in the second effective period, that is, the effect that is executed when the player detects the operation of the second operation device 30 is simply referred to as "special opportunity effect". As an example, a variable game accompanied by a lever chance effect by the second effect pattern [EB2] has a higher expectation of a big hit than a variable game accompanied by a lever chance effect by the first effect pattern [EB1]. As an example, a variable game with a lever chance effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than a variable game without a lever chance effect. As an example, a variable game with a lever chance effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than a variable game with a button chance effect.

In one example of the present embodiment, the second operation timing of the lever vibration effect is set to the same timing as the second start timing of the lever chance effect. Therefore, the vibration of the second movable portion 31 is started as the lever vibration effect, and the second effective period as the lever chance effect is started. Then, when the second displacement operation is performed during the second valid period during execution of the lever vibration performance, a special opportunity performance based on a predetermined performance pattern [EB1, EB2] is executed in parallel with the lever vibration performance. be done. On the other hand, when the second displacement operation is not performed during the second effective period, the lever vibration effect is continued, but the special opportunity effect is not executed. As an example, the second action timing and the second start timing are set at the start of the variable game.

A description will be given of the execution probability of the button vibration effect. In the following description, the term “execution probability” for a predetermined effect means the probability that the predetermined effect will be executed when the timing for executing the predetermined effect arrives.

As shown in FIG. 8, the execution probability of the button vibration effect at the first operation timing differs between the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB. As an example, the execution probability of the button vibration effect is higher in the chance mode MB than in the normal mode MA, as indicated by "high" and "low" in the drawing. That is, the operation probability of the first movable portion 26 differs between the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB. The probability of operation of the first movable portion 26 is higher in the chance mode MB than in the normal mode MA.

The first operation device 25 (first movable portion 26) always vibrates, although the vibration mode of the first movable portion 26 differs depending on whether or not the first touch operation is performed at the first determination timing. do. That is, the operation probability of the first movable portion 26 is the same regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 when the control is performed in the normal mode MA. The operation probability of the first movable portion 26 is the same regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 when controlled to the chance mode MB. As an example, the execution probability of the button vibration effect does not change depending on whether or not the first displacement operation is performed. In other words, the execution probability of the button vibration effect does not change depending on the detection status of the position sensor 37 . Therefore, it can be said that the first movable portion 26 can operate regardless of the detection state of the position sensor 37 .

The execution probability of the lever vibration effect will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 9, the execution probability of the lever vibration effect at the second action timing differs between when the second touch operation is performed and when the second touch operation is not performed at the second determination timing. Also, the execution probability of the lever vibration effect differs between when the base portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are adjusted to the first position P2A and when they are adjusted to the second position P2B. As an example, the execution probability of the lever vibration effect is "low", "medium", "high", and "extremely high" in the drawing. It is higher than the case of "no 2-touch operation". As an example, the execution probability of the lever vibration effect is “adjusted to the second position P2B” regardless of whether “there is no second touch operation” or “there is the second touch operation”. is higher than when it is "adjusted to the first position P2A".

Thus, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 differs according to the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . As an example, the probability of operation of the second movable part 31 is higher when the second touch sensor 32 detects a touch operation than when the second touch sensor 32 does not detect a touch operation. The fact that the second touch sensor 32 detects a touch operation is an example of a first detection condition, and the fact that the second touch sensor 32 does not detect a touch operation is an example of a second detection condition. The operation probability of the second movable part 31 differs according to the detection state of the position sensor 37 . As an example, the probability of operation of the second movable portion 31 is higher when the position sensor 37 detects the pedestal portion 33 than when the position sensor 37 does not detect the pedestal portion 33 . That the position sensor 37 detects the pedestal portion 33 is an example of a first detection condition, and that the position sensor 37 does not detect the pedestal portion 33 is an example of a second detection condition.

The execution probability of the lever vibration effect at the second operation timing is the same in the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB when the detection conditions of the second touch sensor 32 and the position sensor 37 are the same. be. For example, the execution probability of the lever vibration effect is the same probability of "very high" in any effect mode in the case of "adjustment to the second position P2B and the presence of the second touch operation". That is, the execution probability of lever vibration production does not change according to the production mode. Therefore, if the pedestal portion 33 is adjusted to the same position, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 when the second touch sensor 32 is detecting the touch operation is normal mode MA and chance mode MB. is the same as A situation in which the second touch sensor 32 detects a touch operation is an example of a special detection situation.

A first preparation process executed by the CPU 51 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the first preparation process is a process for executing a button vibration effect. The CPU 51 executes the first preparation process at the first determination timing. The CPU 51 determines whether or not the first touch detection signal is input (step S101). That is, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the first touch operation has been performed. When the first touch detection signal is input (step S101: YES), the CPU 51 sets the first operation pattern [DA1] as the operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 (step S102). In the process of step S102, the CPU 51 causes the RWM 53 to store predetermined information (hereinafter referred to as operation pattern information) so that the first operation pattern [DA1] can be specified. When the first touch detection signal is not input (step S101: NO), the CPU 51 sets the second operation pattern [DA2] as the operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 (step S103). In the process of step S103, the CPU 51 stores the operation pattern information in the RWM 53 so that the second operation pattern [DA2] can be identified. When the processes of steps S102 and S103 are finished, the CPU 51 finishes the first preparation process.

After completing the first preparation process, the CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the button vibration effect. As an example, the CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the button vibration effect by a first effect lottery using a predetermined random number. A CPU 51 executes the first performance lottery so that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher when the button vibration performance is executed than when the button vibration performance is not executed. Here, in order to increase the degree of expectation for the big hit of a specific production, the possibility of execution of the specific production is determined so that the ratio of the case of a big hit in the overall ratio of determining the execution of the specific production is high. You just have to decide. As an example, the CPU 51 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on whether or not it is a big hit variation pattern. The CPU 51 identifies the current effect mode by referring to the mode flag. The CPU 51 executes the first effect lottery so as to determine whether the button vibration effect can be executed with a higher probability in the chance mode MB than in the normal mode MA.

In one example of the present embodiment, the CPU 51 also determines the possibility of executing the button chance effect when determining the possibility of executing the button vibration effect. When it is determined that the button chance effect can be executed, the CPU 51 determines the effect pattern of the button chance effect by a first pattern lottery using a predetermined random number. As an example, the CPU 51 determines the effect pattern of the button chance effect so that the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the order of the first effect pattern [EA1]<the second effect pattern [EA2]. The effect pattern [EA1, EA2] may be configured as information capable of specifying the content of the specific opportunity effect, and the effect pattern may be determined when the first displacement operation is performed.

The first action process for executing the button vibration effect will be described.
The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as not to execute the button vibration effect in the variation game when it is determined not to execute the button vibration effect. The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as to execute the button vibration effect in the variation game when it is determined that the button vibration effect can be executed. As an example, when the first operation timing arrives, the CPU 51 controls the first vibration motor 22 so that the first movable portion 26 vibrates in an operation pattern that can be specified from the operation pattern information. Therefore, the first movable part 26 operates with the same probability regardless of whether the first touch operation is performed. The first movable part 26 operates in different operation patterns depending on whether the first touch operation is performed. The CPU 51 controls the first vibration motor 22 so that the vibration of the first movable portion 26 is stopped after the first execution period has elapsed. Thus, the CPU 51 can operate the first movable portion 26 based on the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 before the first movable portion 26 operates. The CPU 51 that controls the operation of the first movable portion 26 by executing the first operation process is an example of operation control means.

The first effect processing for executing the button chance effect will be described.
The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as not to execute the button chance effect in the variation game when it is determined not to execute the button chance effect. The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as to execute the button chance effect in the variable game when it is determined that the button chance effect can be executed. In one example of the present embodiment, the CPU 51 also determines the possibility of executing the button chance effect when determining the possibility of executing the button vibration effect.

As an example, the CPU 51 starts the first effective period when the first start timing arrives. Note that in one example of the present embodiment, the first start timing is the same timing as the first operation timing. When the first operation signal is input from the first operation sensor 28 during the first effective period, the CPU 51 controls the effect device ES so as to execute the specific opportunity effect. As an example, when the first effect pattern [EA1] is determined, the CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the first specific image, but does not cause the effect movable device 70 to perform the effect operation. When the second effect pattern [EA2] is determined, the CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the second specific image and causes the effect movable device 70 to perform the effect operation. When the first operation signal is input from the first operation sensor 28 during the first effective period, the CPU 51 terminates the first effective period. When the first effective period elapses without inputting the first operation signal from the first operation sensor 28, the CPU 51 terminates the first effective period.

A second preparation process executed by the CPU 51 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the second preparation process is a process for executing a lever vibration effect. The CPU 51 executes a second preparation process at the second determination timing. The CPU 51 determines whether or not the second touch detection signal is input (step S201). That is, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the second touch operation has been performed. When the second touch detection signal is input (step S201: YES), the CPU 51 sets the second operation pattern [DB2] as the operation pattern for the lever vibration effect (step S202). In the process of step S202, the CPU 51 causes the RWM 53 to store the operation pattern information so that the second operation pattern [DB2] can be specified.

Next, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a position signal is being input (step S203). That is, the CPU 51 determines whether the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are adjusted to the second position P2B. If the position signal is being input (step S203: YES), the CPU 51 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a first detection flag ) is stored in the RWM 53 (step S204). If no position signal is input (step S203: NO), the CPU 51 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a second detection flag) that can specify that "adjustment is performed at the first position P2A and there is a second touch operation". ) is stored in the RWM 53 (step S205).

When the second touch detection signal has not been input (step S201: NO), the CPU 51 sets the first operation pattern as the operation pattern for the lever vibration effect (step S206). Next, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a position signal is input (step S207). When the position signal is input (step S207: YES), the CPU 51 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as third detection flag ) is stored in the RWM 53 (step S208). If no position signal has been input (step S207: NO), the CPU 51 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a fourth detection flag) that can specify that "the adjustment is made to the first position P2A and there is no second touch operation". ) is stored in the RWM 53 (step S209). When the processes of steps S204, S205, S208, and S209 are finished, the CPU 51 finishes the second preparation process.

After completing the second preparation process, the CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the lever vibration effect. As an example, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the lever vibration effect can be executed by a second effect lottery using a predetermined random number. A CPU 51 executes a second performance lottery so that the degree of expectation for a big win becomes higher when the lever vibration performance is executed, compared to when the lever vibration performance is not executed.

The CPU 51 identifies the type of detection flag stored in the RWM 53 . The CPU 51 determines whether the lever vibration effect can be executed with different probabilities depending on the type of the specified detection flag. As an example, the CPU 51 determines whether the lever vibration effect can be executed such that the types of detection flags have a high probability in the order of first detection flag<second detection flag<third detection flag<fourth detection flag. That is, the CPU 51 changes the execution probability of the lever vibration effect according to the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . The CPU 51 changes the execution probability of the lever vibration effect according to the detection state of the position sensor 37 . Note that the CPU 51 does not change the probability of determining whether the lever vibration effect can be executed, depending on the type of the current effect mode.

In an example of the present embodiment, the CPU 51 also determines the possibility of execution of the lever chance effect when determining the possibility of executing the lever vibration effect. When it is determined that the lever chance effect can be executed, the CPU 51 determines the effect pattern of the lever chance effect by a second pattern lottery using a predetermined random number. As an example, the CPU 51 determines the effect pattern of the lever chance effect so that the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the order of the first effect pattern [EB1]<the second effect pattern [EB2]. The effect pattern [EB1, EB2] may be configured as information capable of specifying the content of the special opportunity effect, and the effect pattern may be determined when the second displacement operation is performed.

The second action process for executing the lever vibration effect will be described.
The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as not to execute the lever vibration effect in the variation game when it is determined not to execute the lever vibration effect. The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as to execute the lever vibration effect in the variation game when it is determined that the lever vibration effect can be executed. As an example, when the second operation timing arrives, the CPU 51 controls the second vibration motor 35 so as to vibrate in an operation pattern that can be specified from the operation pattern information. Therefore, the second movable part 31 operates with a probability depending on whether or not the second touch operation is performed. The second movable part 31 operates in different operation patterns depending on whether or not the second touch operation is performed. The CPU 51 controls the second vibration motor 35 so that the vibration of the second movable portion 31 is stopped after the second execution period has elapsed. In this way, the CPU 51 can operate the second movable section 31 based on the detection conditions of the second touch sensor 32 and the position sensor 37 before the second movable section 31 operates. CPU51 which controls operation|movement of the 2nd movable part 31 by performing a lever vibration production|presentation execution process is an example of an operation|movement control means.

The second effect processing for executing the lever chance effect will be described.
The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as not to execute the lever chance effect in the variation game when it is determined not to execute the lever chance effect. The CPU 51 controls the operation devices 25 and 30 and the effect device ES so as to execute the lever chance effect in the variation game when it is determined that the lever chance effect can be executed. In an example of the present embodiment, the CPU 51 also determines the possibility of execution of the lever chance effect when determining the possibility of executing the lever vibration effect.

As an example, the CPU 51 starts the second valid period when the second start timing arrives. Note that in one example of the present embodiment, the second start timing is the same timing as the second operation timing. When the CPU 51 receives the second operation signal from the second operation sensor 38 during the second effective period, the CPU 51 controls the effect device ES to execute the special opportunity effect. As an example, when the second effect pattern [EB1] is determined, the CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the first special image, but does not cause the effect movable device 70 to perform the effect operation. When the second effect pattern [EB2] is determined, the CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the second special image and causes the effect movable device 70 to perform the effect operation. In this case, when the CPU 51 inputs the second operation signal from the second operation sensor 38, the second effective period ends. When the second valid period elapses without inputting the second operation signal from the second operation sensor 38, the CPU 51 terminates the second valid period.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) The probability of operation of the first movable portion 26 (probability of vibrating as an example) is the same regardless of the presence or absence of the first touch operation, that is, regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 . Therefore, the first movable part 26 can entertain the player with a certain action probability without making the player aware of the necessity of the first touch operation. On the other hand, the probability of operation of the second movable portion 31 (probability of vibrating as an example) varies depending on whether or not the second touch operation is performed, that is, the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . Therefore, the second movable part 31 can entertain the player that the action probability changes depending on whether or not the player performs the second touch operation. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) The operation probability of the first movable portion 26 is the same regardless of the presence or absence of the first displacement operation, that is, regardless of the detection state of the first operation sensor 28 . Therefore, the first movable portion 26 can entertain the player with a certain action probability without making the player aware of the necessity of the first displacement operation. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(3) The operation probability of the second movable part 31 is determined by whether or not the pedestal part 33 and the second movable part 31 are adjusted to the second position P2B in addition to the detection state of the second touch sensor 32. 37 also differ depending on the detection status. Therefore, the operation of the second movable portion 31 can be diversified according to the detection conditions of the plurality of sensors. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(4) The pedestal part 33 and the second movable part 31 can be adjusted to the first position P2A or the second position P2B by manually moving them in predetermined directions by the player. The operation probability of the second movable part 31 differs according to the detection state of the position sensor 37 . Therefore, the player can adjust the probability of operation of the second movable portion 31 to a desired probability by adjusting the positions of the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 . Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(5) The operation probability of the second movable part 31 is "adjusted to the first position P2A" when the base part 33 and the second movable part 31 are "adjusted to the second position P2B". high compared to Therefore, a player who wants to positively enjoy the action of the second movable portion 31 may "adjust" the pedestal portion 33 to the second position P2B. On the other hand, a player who does not like the movement of the second movable portion 31 may "adjust the base portion 33 to the first position P2A". Therefore, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 can be adjusted according to the taste of the player.

(6) The second vibration motor 35 is arranged near the second position P2B. Therefore, the vibration received by the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 from the second vibration motor 35 is "first It is stronger than when it is "adjusted to position P2A". Therefore, when the base portion 33 is "adjusted to the second position P2B", the player can enjoy relatively strong vibrations. On the other hand, when the base portion 33 is "adjusted to the first position P2A", the player can enjoy relatively weak vibrations.

(7) When the pedestal portion 33 is “adjusted to the second position P2B”, the probability of operation of the second movable portion 31 is relatively high, and the second movable portion 31 receives from the second vibration motor 35. Strong vibration. Therefore, when the pedestal part 33 is "adjusted to the second position P2B", it is possible to enhance the interest of the player who wants to positively enjoy the operation of the second movable part 31. FIG. When the pedestal part 33 is "adjusted to the first position P2A", it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest of the player who does not want to actively enjoy the operation of the second movable part 31. - 特許庁

(8) When the second movable portion 31 is vibrating, the vibration is suppressed when the second movable portion 31 is gripped compared to when it is not gripped. Since the second operation device 30 has more parts than the first operation device 25, the influence of vibration tends to increase. In one example of the present embodiment, the probability of operation of the second movable part 31 is lower when "the second touch operation is not performed" than when "the second touch operation is performed". That is, the probability that the second movable portion 31 vibrates is lower when the second movable portion 31 is not gripped than when it is gripped. Therefore, the influence of vibration on the second operation device 30 can be reduced.

(9) In the lever vibration presentation, the first motion pattern [DB1] of the second movable portion 31 is longer than the second motion pattern [DB2] in the total vibration time of the second movable portion 31 within the second execution period. is short. Then, the second movable portion 31 vibrates in the first operation pattern [DB1] when "there is no second touch operation". That is, when the second movable part 31 is not gripped, the total vibration time of the second movable part 31 during the second execution period is shorter than when it is gripped. Therefore, the influence of vibration on the second operation device 30 can be further reduced.

(10) On the other hand, the second movable portion 31 vibrates in the second operation pattern [DB2] when "there is a second touch operation". That is, when the second movable part 31 is gripped, the total vibration time of the second movable part 31 during the second execution period is longer than when it is not gripped. Therefore, if the second movable portion 31 is gripped, the vibration of the second movable portion 31 can be enjoyed for a long time.

(11) Since the first operating device 25 has fewer parts than the second operating device 30, it is less affected by vibration. The first movable part 26 vibrates in the second operation pattern [DA2] when "there is no first touch operation". The second operation pattern [DA2] has a longer total vibration time of the first movable part 26 in the first execution period than the first operation pattern [DA1]. Therefore, during the first execution period, the player who is not touching the first movable part 26 can easily notice that the first movable part 26 is vibrating.

(12) The first movable part 26 vibrates in the first operation pattern [DA1] when "there is a first touch operation". The first operation pattern [DA1] has a shorter total vibration time of the first movable part 26 in the first execution period than the second operation pattern [DA2]. However, since the player is in contact with the first movable portion 26, the movement of the first movable portion 26 can be sufficiently felt.

(13) The operation probability of the first movable portion 26 is the same regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21, but differs between the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB. Therefore, when the performance mode changes between the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB, the change in the operation probability of the first movable part 26 can be enjoyed. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(14) The operation probability of the second movable part 31 is the normal mode MA and the chance mode when "there is a second touch operation", that is, when the second touch sensor 32 outputs the second touch detection signal. The same is true for any MB. In this manner, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is the same regardless of the effect mode. Therefore, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 can be made constant, and the operation of the second movable portion 31 can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

(15) The operation probability of the second movable part 31 is the normal mode MA and the chance mode when "there is no second touch operation", that is, when the second touch sensor 32 does not output the second touch detection signal. The same is true for any MB. Therefore, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 can be made constant, and the operation of the second movable portion 31 can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

(16) The operation probability of the first movable part 26 is the same regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 when the specific condition is satisfied when the power is turned on. Therefore, when the power is turned on, the administrator or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can easily check the operation of the first movable portion 26 . As an example, the specific condition is inputting an activation command.

(17) When the power is turned on and the specific condition is satisfied, the second movable part 31 operates regardless of the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . Therefore, when the power is turned on, the administrator or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can easily check the operation of the second movable portion 31 .

(18) The first movable portion 26 can operate regardless of the positions of the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 , that is, the detection state of the position sensor 37 . Therefore, the operation of the first movable portion 26 can be enjoyed without being affected by the detection state of the position sensor 37 . Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(19) The pedestal part 33 and the second movable part 31 are located on the front side of the airframe. Therefore, the positions of the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are always visible. Therefore, depending on the positions of the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31, it is possible to constantly grasp whether the lever vibration effect is easily executed or is difficult to be executed.

(20) The operation of the first movable part 26 is stopped when the first execution period of the button vibration effect has passed. That is, even if the first displacement operation is performed during the first effective period during which the button vibration effect is being executed, the operation of the first movable portion 26 does not end at the timing when the first displacement operation is performed. Therefore, even if the first displacement operation is performed while the button vibration effect is being executed, the motion of the first movable part 26 can be continuously enjoyed until the first execution period elapses. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(21) The operation of the second movable portion 31 is stopped when the second execution period of the lever vibration effect has passed. That is, even if the second displacement operation is performed during the second valid period during execution of the lever vibration effect, the operation of the second movable portion 31 does not end at the timing when the second displacement operation is performed. Therefore, even if the second displacement operation is performed during execution of the lever vibration effect, the user can continue to enjoy the operation of the second movable portion 31 until the second execution period elapses. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(22) The first valid period is a period during which the button vibration effect is being executed. Therefore, for example, the first movable portion 26 of the first operation device 25 vibrates even if an effect (hereinafter referred to as an operation effect) prompting the operation of the effect device ES is not executed during the first valid period. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to perform the first displacement operation. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to perform the first displacement operation without affecting the effect device ES during the first effective period.

(23) The second valid period is a period during which the lever vibration effect is being executed. Therefore, for example, even if the effect device ES does not execute an operation effect during the second effective period, the second movable portion 31 of the second operation device 30 vibrates, prompting the user to perform the second displacement operation. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to perform the second displacement operation without affecting the effect device ES during the second effective period.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The 1st movable part 26 of the 1st operation device 25 may be comprised so that operation|movements other than vibration are possible. For example, the first movable part 26 may be configured to be capable of further protruding or rotating from the top surface of the protruding part. Also, the first operation device 25 is not limited to being a push button type operation device. The first operation device 25 may be an operation device having a lever-type first movable portion 26, or an operation device having a trackball-type first movable portion 26. It may be an operation device having.

- The 2nd movable part 31 of the 2nd operation device 30 may be comprised so that operation|movements other than vibration are possible. For example, the second movable part 31 may be configured to be able to move or rotate so as to protrude toward the player. Also, the second operation device 30 is not limited to being a lever-type operation device. The second operation device 30 may be an operation device having a push button type second movable portion 31, or may be an operation device having a second movable portion 31 imitating a spear or a pistol.

- The first movable part 26 may not operate in one of the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB, but may operate in the other production mode. That is, the operation probability of the first movable portion 26 may be 0 (zero) in either one of the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB.

- The operation probability of the second movable part 31 may differ between the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB. Further, the second movable part 31 may not operate in one of the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB, but may operate in the other production mode. That is, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 may be (zero) in one of the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB.

- The special detection situation may be a situation where the second touch sensor 32 does not detect a touch operation. Further, when the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 is not the special detection state, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 may differ between the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB.

· Normal mode MA and chance mode MB may be set in any gaming state. As an example, the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB may be production modes that are set when the game is in the same specific game state. The specific gaming state may be any of a low probability/low base state, a low probability/high base state, a high probability/high base state, and a high probability/low base state.

- The production mode may include one or more predetermined production modes in addition to the normal mode MA and the chance mode MB. In this modified example, the operation probability of the first movable portion 26 may be different for each presentation mode. It is preferable that the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is the same in each production mode. Also, the normal mode MA may include a plurality of presentation modes. Chance mode MB may include a plurality of production modes.

- The operation probability of the second movable part 31 may be lower when the second touch detection signal is output than when the second touch detection signal is not output. That is, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 may be higher or lower when "the second touch operation is performed" than when "the second touch operation is not performed".

- The second movable part 31 may or may not operate depending on the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . As an example, in the case of "with second touch operation", the second movable part 31 operates with a predetermined probability of operation, while in the case of "without second touch operation", the second movable part 31 does not operate. You may do so. Conversely, in the case of "no second touch operation", the second movable part 31 operates with a predetermined operation probability, while in the case of "with the second touch operation", the second movable part 31 does not operate. You may do so.

- The operation probability of the second movable portion 31 may be lower when the position signal is being output than when the position signal is not being output. That is, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is higher when the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are “adjusted to the second position P2B” than when “adjusted to the first position P2A”. It may be higher or lower.

- The operation probability of the second movable part 31 may be the same regardless of the detection state of the position sensor 37 . In other words, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is the same when the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are "adjusted to the second position P2B" and "adjusted to the first position P2A". , may be the same. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may not have the position sensor 37 .

- The second movable portion 31 may or may not operate depending on the detection status of the position sensor 37 . As an example, when the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are “adjusted to the second position P2B”, the second movable portion 31 operates with a predetermined probability of operation, while the second movable portion 31 is “adjusted to the first position P2A”. The second movable portion 31 may be made not to operate when it is on. Conversely, when "adjusted to the first position P2A", the second movable part 31 operates with a predetermined operation probability, while when "adjusted to the second position P2B", the second movable part 31 operates. You can choose not to.

- The operation probability of the second movable part 31 may differ according to the detection state of the position sensor 37 instead of depending on the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . In this case, the position sensor 37 can be grasped as a predetermined detecting means. That is, regardless of whether or not the second touch operation is performed, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 is " It may be higher or lower than when it is "adjusted to the first position P2A". In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may not have the second touch sensor 32 .

- The second movable part 31 may or may not operate depending on the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 . As an example, in the case of "with second touch operation", the second movable part 31 operates with a predetermined probability of operation, while in the case of "without second touch operation", the second movable part 31 does not operate. You may do so. Conversely, in the case of "no second touch operation", the second movable part 31 operates with a predetermined operation probability, while in the case of "with the second touch operation", the second movable part 31 does not operate. You may do so.

- The first determination timing for determining the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 is not limited to the same timing as the first operation timing, and may be earlier than the first operation timing. Also, the first determination timing can be set to any one or more of a plurality of specific timings. For example, the specific timing may be the timing during the period from the start of the variable game to the start of the ready-to-win effect, the start of the ready-to-win effect, and the period from the start to the end of the ready-to-win effect. For example, the specific timing may be timing during execution of an opening effect, during execution of a predetermined round effect, and during execution of an ending effect. For example, the specific timing may be the timing during the waiting period in which the variable game and the jackpot game are not executed.

Similarly, the second determination timing for determining the detection status of the second touch sensor 32 and the position sensor 37 is not limited to being the same timing as the second operation timing, and may be timing prior to the second operation timing. may Also, as the second determination timing, any one or more of the plurality of specific timings described above can be set.

- In the above modified example, if there are a plurality of timings as the second determination timing, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 may differ depending on the timing at which the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 is determined. Also, the first determination timing may be the same timing as the second determination timing, or may be a different timing. Of the second determination timings, the timing for determining the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 and the timing for determining the detection state of the position sensor 37 may be different timings.

The CPU 51 determines the detection status of the first touch sensor 21 during a specific period (hereinafter referred to as a first determination period) rather than the detection status of the first touch sensor 21 at a specific time (first determination timing as an example). You may The CPU 51 preferably determines whether or not the first touch detection signal has been output for a predetermined period of time or more during the first determination period.

The CPU 51 determines the detection status of the second touch sensor 32 during a specific period (hereinafter referred to as a second determination period) rather than the detection status of the second touch sensor 32 at a specific time (second determination timing as an example). You may The CPU 51 may determine whether or not the second touch detection signal has been output for a predetermined period of time or more during the second determination period.

As for the first operation timing at which the button vibration effect is started, any one or more of a plurality of specific timings can be set as long as it is after the first determination timing.
Similarly, as the second operation timing at which the lever vibration effect is started, any one or more of a plurality of specific timings can be set as long as it is after the second determination timing.

・The operation of the first movable part 26 is not controlled according to the detection state of the first touch sensor 21, but is controlled according to the detection state of a sensor different from the first touch sensor 21 (hereinafter referred to as a specific sensor). may be controlled by Also, the operation of the first movable part 26 may be controlled according to the detection conditions of the first touch sensor 21 and the specific sensor. For example, the specific sensor may be an open detection sensor that detects opening of the mounting frame 11b with respect to the outer frame 11a, or an error detection sensor that detects a predetermined error. For example, the specific sensor may be a human sensor capable of detecting whether or not there is a person in front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . That is, the specific sensor may be a sensor different from a sensor capable of detecting player's operation such as a touch operation or a displacement operation, such as the error detection sensor and the motion sensor described above. In this modified example, the operation of the first movable portion 26 is controlled by selecting the operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 and setting the operation probability of the first movable portion 26 to the same value as in the above embodiment. may include one or both of: In other words, at least one of the operation probability of the first movable part 26 and the selection of the operation pattern may be performed according to the detection situation that does not depend on the player's operation.

Similarly, the operation of the second movable part 31 is not controlled according to the detection conditions of the second touch sensor 32 and the position sensor 37, but is controlled only according to the detection condition of the second touch sensor 32. Alternatively, it may be controlled only according to the detection status of the position sensor 37 . The operation of the second movable part 31 may be controlled only according to the detection status of the specific sensor described above, which is different from the second touch sensor 32 and the position sensor 37 . The operation of the second movable part 31 may be controlled according to the detection conditions of the second touch sensor 32 and the specific sensor, or may be controlled according to the detection conditions of the position sensor 37 and the specific sensor. The operation of the second movable part 31 may be controlled according to the detection conditions of the second touch sensor 32, the position sensor 37, and the specific sensor. In this modified example, the operation of the second movable part 31 is controlled by selecting the operation pattern of the second movable part 31 and setting the operation probability of the second movable part 31 to be different, as in the above-described embodiment. may include one or both of In other words, at least one of the operation probability of the second movable part 31 and the selection of the operation pattern may be performed according to the detection situation that does not depend on the player's operation.

- The production movable device 70 may include an original position sensor capable of detecting that the production accessory 71 is positioned at the original position PE1. The CPU 51 controls the performance accessory 71 to perform a predetermined action when a predetermined timing arrives. Then, the CPU 51 may set a movable accessory error and limit execution of subsequent movable effects when the original position sensor does not make a transition such as ON→OFF→ON. Further, the predetermined sensor in the modified example may include an original position sensor included in the movable effect device 70 .

- The button vibration effect and the button chance effect may be independent effects. Whether or not to execute the button vibration effect and whether or not to execute the button chance effect may be determined individually. That is, the button chance effect may be an effect that can be executed at a timing different from that during execution of the button vibration effect. In this case, the first operation timing at which the button vibration effect is started and the first start timing at which the button chance effect is started may be different timings.

- The lever vibration effect and the lever chance effect may be independent effects. Whether or not to execute the lever vibration effect and whether or not to execute the lever chance effect may be determined individually. That is, the lever chance effect may be an effect that can be executed at a timing different from that during execution of the lever vibration effect. In this case, the second operation timing at which the lever vibration effect is started and the second start timing at which the lever chance effect is started may be different timings.

- The operation probability of the first movable part 26 may differ according to the variation pattern of the variation game being executed at the first determination timing. Similarly, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 may differ according to the variation pattern of the variation game being executed at the second determination timing. As an example, when the type of variation pattern is a variation pattern in which NR performance is executed, and in the case of a variation pattern in which SR performance with high expectations for big hits is executed as compared to NR performance, the first movable One or both of the operation probability of the portion 26 and the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 may be different.

- The operation probability of the first movable part 26 may be customizable by the player. In this case, the operation probability of the first movable part 26 may be the same regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21, but may differ according to the result of customization by the player. Similarly, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 may be customizable by the player. In this case, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 may be changed according to the result of customization by the player. However, it is preferable that the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is different.

- Before the button vibration effect is executed, the first operation effective period during which the operation of the first operation device 25 is effective is set, and then the first displacement operation is performed during the first operation effective period. As a condition, a button vibration effect may be executed. In addition, according to the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 during the first operation valid period before the first displacement operation is performed, the first displacement operation when the first displacement operation is performed during the first operation valid period is performed. The operation probability of the movable part 26 may be different.

- In the above modified example, the operation probability of the first movable part 26 may differ according to the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 during the first operation valid period before the first displacement operation is performed. . In this case, the operation probability of the first movable part 26 may differ between when the first touch operation is performed during the first operation valid period and when the first touch operation is not performed. Alternatively, the first displacement operation is performed during the first operation valid period depending on whether the first touch operation is performed for the predetermined time during the first operation valid period or when the first touch operation is not performed for the predetermined time. The operation probabilities of the first movable portion 26 may be different. Note that the predetermined time may be a time that elapses when the player performs a single first touch operation, and the first touch operation is performed for a longer time than the single first touch operation. It may be the time that elapses when

In the above modified example, the first operation valid period includes the first period from when the first operation valid period starts until the predetermined time elapses, and the first operation valid period after the first operation valid period ends. There may also be a second period until the period ends. In this case, before the first displacement operation is performed, when the first touch operation is performed in the first period and when the first touch operation is performed in the second period, when the first displacement operation is performed , the operation probabilities of the first movable portion 26 may be different.

Further, in the above modified example, the first touch effect may be executed when the first touch operation is performed during the first operation valid period. As an example, the first touch effect may include an effect in which a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device EH, and may include an effect in which a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. good too. As an example, the first touch effect may include an effect in which the decoration lamp LA emits light according to a predetermined light emission pattern.

・Before the lever vibration effect is executed, a second operation valid period is set during which the operation of the second operation device 30 is valid, and then the second displacement operation is performed during the second operation valid period. As a condition, the lever vibration effect may be executed.

- In the above modified example, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 may differ according to the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 during the second operation valid period before the second displacement operation is performed. . In this case, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 may differ between when the second touch operation is performed during the second operation valid period and when the second touch operation is not performed. Alternatively, the second displacement operation is performed during the second operation valid period depending on whether the second touch operation is performed for the predetermined time during the second operation valid period or when the second touch operation is not performed for the predetermined time. The operation probabilities of the second movable portion 31 may be different. Note that the predetermined time may be a time that elapses when the player performs a single second touch operation, and the second touch operation is performed for a longer time than the single second touch operation. It may be the time that elapses when

In the above modified example, the second operation valid period includes a third period from the start of the second operation valid period until a predetermined time elapses, and a second operation valid period after the end of the third period. There may be a fourth period until the period ends. In this case, before the second displacement operation is performed, when the second touch operation is performed in the third period and when the second touch operation is performed in the fourth period, when the second displacement operation is performed , the operation probabilities of the second movable portion 31 may be different.

Further, in the modification described above, the second touch effect may be executed when the second touch operation is performed during the second operation valid period. As an example, the second touch effect may include an effect in which a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device EH, and may include an effect in which a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. good too. As an example, the first touch effect may include an effect in which the decoration lamp LA emits light according to a predetermined light emission pattern.

- The specific condition may be established when the CPU 51 inputs the initialization command, but may not be established when the CPU 51 inputs the power recovery command. Further, the specific condition may be established when the CPU 51 inputs the power recovery command, but may not be established when the CPU 51 inputs the initialization command.

- The specific condition may be that a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on.
- In the button vibration effect, a predetermined effect may be executed while the first movable portion 26 is operating. As an example, when the first movable portion 26 is operating, a predetermined effect image may be displayed on the effect display device EH, and a predetermined effect sound may be output from the speaker SP. . The decoration lamp LA may emit light according to a predetermined effect light emission pattern. Further, these predetermined effects may be effects that allow the user to specify that the first movable portion 26 is operating.

- In the above modified example, the mode of the predetermined effect executed while the first movable part 26 is operating differs depending on the detection status of the first touch sensor 21 before the first movable part 26 is operated. You may do so. In this case, the predetermined effect may differ between when the first touch operation is performed before the first movable portion 26 operates and when the first touch operation is not performed. Further, the predetermined presentation mode may be different depending on whether the first touch operation is performed for a predetermined period of time before the first movable part 26 is operated or not performed for the predetermined period of time. Note that the predetermined time may be a time that elapses when the player performs a single first touch operation, and the first touch operation is performed for a longer time than the single first touch operation. It may be the time that elapses when

- In the lever vibration effect, a predetermined effect may be executed while the second movable portion 31 is operating. As an example, when the second movable part 31 is operating, a predetermined effect image may be displayed on the effect display device EH, and a predetermined effect sound may be output from the speaker SP. . The decoration lamp LA may emit light according to a predetermined effect light emission pattern. Further, these predetermined effects may be effects that can specify that the second movable portion 31 is operating.

- In the modified example above, the mode of the predetermined effect executed while the second movable part 31 is operating differs depending on the detection status of the second touch sensor 32 before the second movable part 31 operates. You may do so. In this case, the predetermined effect may differ between when the second touch operation is performed before the second movable portion 31 operates and when the second touch operation is not performed. Alternatively, the mode of the predetermined effect may differ depending on whether the second touch operation is performed for a predetermined period of time before the second movable portion 31 is operated and when it is not performed for the predetermined period of time. Note that the predetermined time may be a time that elapses when the player performs a single second touch operation, and the second touch operation is performed for a longer time than the single second touch operation. It may be the time that elapses when Further, the mode of the predetermined effect that is executed when the second movable portion 31 is operating is the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 before the second movable portion 31 is operated and the detection state of the position sensor 37. You may make it differ according to a combination with.

- The operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 in the button vibration effect may always be the same operation pattern regardless of the detection state of the first touch sensor 21 before the first movable portion 26 operates. Further, there may be three or more types of operation patterns of the first movable portion 26 in the button vibration effect. The operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 in the button vibration effect may be determined by lottery from among a plurality of types.

- The operation pattern of the second movable portion 31 in the lever vibration effect may always be the same operation pattern regardless of the detection state of the second touch sensor 32 before the second movable portion 31 operates. Further, there may be three or more types of operation patterns of the second movable portion 31 in the lever vibration effect. The operation pattern of the second movable portion 31 in the lever vibration effect may be determined by lottery from among a plurality of types.

- The operation pattern of the first movable portion 26 in the button vibration effect may include a pattern in which the first movable portion 26 does not operate. In this case, when the CPU 51 sets a pattern in which the first movable portion 26 does not operate in the first preparation process, it is determined to execute the button vibration effect by the first effect lottery. Also, control may be performed so that the first movable portion 26 does not vibrate during execution of the button vibration effect. At this time, instead of vibrating the first movable portion 26, the CPU 51 may control, for example, a light-emitting body built in the first movable portion 26 to emit light.

- The operation pattern of the second movable portion 31 in the lever vibration presentation may include a pattern in which the second movable portion 31 does not operate. In this case, when the CPU 51 sets a pattern in which the second movable portion 31 does not operate in the second preparation process, the CPU 51 determines to execute the lever vibration effect by the second effect lottery. Also, control may be performed so that the second movable portion 31 does not vibrate during execution of the lever vibration effect. At this time, instead of vibrating the second movable portion 31, the CPU 51 may control, for example, a light-emitting body built in the second movable portion 31 to emit light.

The first action mode and the second action mode of the first movable portion 26 in the button vibration effect may be any action mode as long as the action modes are different. In this case, the first operation mode is preferably an operation mode in which the first movable portion 26 vibrates for a short period of time during the first execution period, compared to the second operation mode.

As long as the first action mode and the second action mode of the second movable portion 31 in the lever vibration presentation are different, any action may be performed. In this case, the first operation mode is preferably an operation mode in which the time during which the second movable portion 31 vibrates in the second execution period is shorter than that in the second operation mode.

The first specific image displayed in the specific opportunity presentation of the button chance presentation and the first special image displayed in the special opportunity presentation of the lever chance presentation are both images displaying the same character string, The images may be images in which different character strings are displayed. Also, the first specific image and the first special image are not limited to images in which character strings are displayed, and may be images in which characters are displayed. The same applies to the second specific image displayed in the specific opportunity production of the button chance production and the second special image displayed in the special opportunity production of the lever chance production.

- The number of specific images displayed in the specific opportunity rendering is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. The same applies to the special image displayed in the special opportunity effect.

- The operation probability of the first movable part 26 may differ depending on the type of specific image displayed in the specific opportunity effect. In this case, the CPU 51 preferably executes the first pattern lottery for determining the performance pattern when the button chance performance is executed before executing the first performance lottery for determining whether or not to execute the button vibration performance. After determining the performance pattern of the button chance performance by executing the first pattern lottery, the CPU 51 selects the first pattern so that the probability of executing the button vibration performance differs depending on the type of the specific image to be displayed in the determined performance pattern. A performance lottery may be executed.

- The operation probability of the second movable part 31 may differ depending on the type of special image displayed in the special opportunity effect. In this case, the CPU 51 preferably executes the second pattern lottery for determining the performance pattern when the lever chance performance is executed before executing the second performance lottery for determining whether or not to execute the lever vibration performance. After determining the performance pattern of the lever chance performance by executing the second pattern lottery, the CPU 51 selects the second pattern lottery so that the probability of executing the lever vibration performance differs depending on the type of the special image to be displayed in the determined performance pattern. A performance lottery may be executed.

- The operation probability of the first movable part 26 may differ depending on the display mode of the specific image displayed in the specific opportunity effect. In this case, the CPU 51 executes a predetermined lottery for determining the display mode of the specific image to be displayed when the button chance effect is executed before executing the first effect lottery for determining whether or not the button vibration effect is to be executed. do it. After determining the display mode of the specific image, the CPU 51 may execute the first effect lottery so that the probability of executing the button vibration effect varies depending on the determined display mode of the specific image. As an example, the display mode of the specific image may be the position at which the specific image is displayed in the image display region R, or the size at which the specific image is displayed. As an example, the display mode of the specific image may be a blinking display of the specific image or a lighting display of the specific image.

- The operation probability of the second movable part 31 may differ depending on the display mode of the special image displayed in the special opportunity production. In this case, the CPU 51 executes a predetermined lottery for determining the display mode of the special image to be displayed when the lever chance effect is executed before executing the second effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the lever vibration effect. do it. After determining the display mode of the special image, the CPU 51 may execute the second effect lottery so that the probability of executing the lever vibration effect varies depending on the determined display mode of the special image. The display mode of the special image may be, for example, the same as the display mode of the specific image described above.

The position sensor 37 determines whether the base portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are positioned on the first position P2A side with respect to the reference position defined between the first position P2A and the second position P2B, or A sensor capable of detecting whether it is positioned on the second position P2B side may be used. In this case, the operation probability of the second movable part 31 is that the pedestal part 33 and the second movable part 31 are positioned on the first position P2A side with respect to the reference position, or on the second position P2B side with respect to the reference position. It may be different depending on whether it is located in

- The position sensor 37 may be a sensor capable of detecting three or more positions defined between the first position P2A and the second position P2B. Further, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 may be different for each position detectable by the position sensor 37 in the positions of the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 .

- The second vibration motor 35 may be arranged in the vicinity of the first position P2A instead of in the vicinity of the second position P2B. In this case, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 should be higher when the position signal is not output than when the position signal is output. That is, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is higher when the base portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are “adjusted to the first position P2A” than when “adjusted to the second position P2B”. The higher the better.

- The position sensor 37 may be arranged on the back side of the first position P2A instead of on the back side of the second position P2B. In this case, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 should be lower when the position signal is being output than when the position signal is not being output. As a result, the operation probability of the second movable portion 31 is as follows when the pedestal portion 33 and the second movable portion 31 are “adjusted to the second position P2B” and “adjusted to the first position P2A”. higher in comparison.

- The pedestal part 33 may be configured so that its position cannot be adjusted.
- While the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with the first touch sensor 21, the first operation sensor 28 may not be provided. That is, the first operation device 25 may be an operation device for performing the first touch operation. Similarly, while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the second touch sensor 32, the second operation sensor 38 may not be provided. That is, the second operation device 30 may be an operation device for performing the second touch operation.

- One or both of the first movable portion 26 and the second movable portion 31 may be a portion that can be indirectly operated by the player.
- The operation control means for controlling the operation of the first movable portion 26 is not limited to being configured by the CPU 51 , and may be configured by the CPU 41 . Moreover, the operation control means of the first movable portion 26 may be configured by both the CPU 41 and the CPU 51 . The operation control means for controlling the operation of the second movable portion 31 is not limited to being configured by the CPU 51 and may be configured by the CPU 41 . Moreover, the operation control means of the second movable portion 31 may be configured by both the CPU 41 and the CPU 51 .

The pachinko game machine 10 uses the sub-board 50 as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a voice control board that exclusively controls the speaker SP, A lamp control board for exclusively controlling the decorative lamp LA may be separately provided. Also, part or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main board 40 and the sub board 50 . Also, the functions of the main substrate 40 may be realized by dividing them into a plurality of substrates. The CPU 41 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, part or all of the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game, the upper limit time for which the big winning hole 14 is open, and the opening mode (opening pattern) of the big winning hole 14 may be changed.

- The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order in which game balls enter the starting ports 12 and 13, or may be executed in parallel.
- The maximum values of the first reservation number and the second reservation number may be changed as appropriate. Also, the maximum value of the first number of reservations and the maximum value of the second number of reservations may be different values. Further, the CPU 41 may perform control so as not to suspend the execution of either the first special game or the second special game.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(Appendix 1) A movable part, an operation control means for controlling the operation of the movable part, and a predetermined detection means, wherein the operation control means controls the state of detection of the predetermined detection means before the operation of the movable part. and the probability of operation of the first movable portion among the movable portions is the same regardless of the detection state of the predetermined detection means, and the probability of operation of the first movable portion among the movable portions is the same based on the A gaming machine, wherein the operation probability of the movable part differs according to the detection status of a predetermined detection means.

(Appendix 2) The game machine according to appendix 1, further comprising mode control means for controlling a mode, wherein the operation probability of the first movable portion differs between the first mode and the second mode.
(Appendix 3) Mode control means for controlling the mode is provided, and the probability of operation of the second movable portion when the detection state of the predetermined detection means is the special detection state is the same in the first mode and the second mode. A gaming machine according to a certain Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2.

(Appendix 4) Any one of Appendices 1 to 3, wherein when a specific condition is established with power-on, the probability of operation of the first movable portion is the same regardless of the detection status of the predetermined detection means. The gaming machine described in .

(Appendix 5) The game according to any one of Appendices 1 to 4, wherein when a specific condition is satisfied with power-on, the second movable part operates regardless of the detection status of a predetermined detection means. machine.
(Appendix 6) Special detection means is provided, and the special detection means can detect a movable part different from the first movable part among the movable parts, and the first movable part is the special detection means. 5. The game machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, which is operable regardless of the detection state of.

(Appendix 7) A specific detection means is provided, and the specific detection means is capable of detecting a third movable part of the movable parts, and the operation probability of the second movable part is determined by the detection status of the specific detection means. The gaming machine according to appendix 1, which differs depending on the situation.

(Additional Note 8) There are a plurality of types of operation modes of the first movable part, and the operation mode of the first movable part depends on the detection state of the predetermined detection means before the first movable part is operated. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 7, which differ accordingly.

(Appendix 9) There are a plurality of types of operation modes of the second movable part, and the operation mode of the second movable part depends on the detection state of the predetermined detection means before the second movable part operates. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 8, which differ accordingly.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 21... 1st touch sensor 25... 1st operation device 26... 1st movable part 30... 2nd operation device 31... 2nd movable part 32... 2nd touch sensor 33... Base part 37... Position sensor 50 ...Sub board 51...CPU 60...Power supply unit 61...Power switch MA...Normal mode MB...Chance mode

Claims (1)

a movable part;
an operation control means for controlling the operation of the movable part;
predetermined detection means;
and a special detection means,
The operation control means is capable of operating the movable part based on a detection state of a predetermined detection means before the movable part is operated,
The probability of operation of the first movable portion among the movable portions is the same regardless of the detection state of the predetermined detection means, and the probability of operation of the second movable portion of the movable portions depends on the detection state of the predetermined detection means. when a specific condition is established with power-on, the second movable part operates regardless of the detection status of the predetermined detection means,
The special detection means can detect a movable portion different from the first movable portion among the movable portions,
A gaming machine, wherein the first movable portion is operable regardless of the detection state of the special detection means.

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