JP5009875B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, and a slot machine.

For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, in order to increase the interest of the player in the game and increase interest, an operation button (operation unit) for production is provided separately from the launch handle, etc. Many of them are equipped with a so-called button effect (external operation effect) function that performs different effect processing depending on whether or not the player operates the operation button during the effective period (for example, Patent Document 1). .
JP 2004-65378 A

  Of course, the button operation at the time of such a button production does not affect the internal lottery regarding the jackpot etc., so some players who know it will have to operate the button even if the button production occurs. Many players do not operate. However, since the button effect is usually configured so that the effect effect is enhanced most when the operation button is pressed and the operation effect process is executed, the player does not operate the operation button. The contents of the effect process at the time of operation cannot be shown, and there is a possibility that a difference in effect will be produced between a player who does not operate the operation button and a player who operates the operation button.

  In addition, it seems that there are not a few players who operate the operation buttons from the next if they know the contents of the on-operation production process among the players who do not operate the operation buttons.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to show the contents of the on-stage effect processing executed when the operation unit is operated to a player who does not operate the operation unit for the effect. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows more players to operate the operation unit.

The present invention provides a symbol display means 43 for variably displaying a game symbol, and a profit for generating a profit state advantageous to a player when the stop symbol after the variation of the symbol display means 43 is in a predetermined jackpot mode. An external operation for performing an operation-time effect process when the operation unit 11 is operated during a predetermined operation valid period during a symbol change by the symbol display unit 43, a state generating unit 75, an externally operable operation unit 11 A gaming machine comprising a symbol variation effect control means 104 for controlling a symbol variation effect including an effect, comprising a driving means 12 for driving the operation unit 11 from a non-operation position to an operation position, and the symbol variation effect control means 104. , the the operation unit 11 is operated in conjunction with the case where the operating lifetime without the operation unit 11 in the external operation effect is operated has passed, actuating the driving means 12 It is configured to select whether to perform the same effect process at the time of operation, or to end the external operation effect without performing both the operation of the driving means 12 and the effect process at the time of operation. It is.

  According to the present invention, a player who does not operate the operation unit 11 can also be shown the contents of the on-operation effect process that is executed when the operation unit 11 is operated. The operation unit 11 can be operated.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1-10 has illustrated 1st Embodiment which employ | adopted this invention for the pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, a gaming machine main body 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door 4 and a front plate 5 are arranged vertically and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The front plate 5 is provided on the front side thereof with a storage tray 6 for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching means (not shown), a launching handle 7 for operating the launching means, and the like. The pan cover 8 that covers the front side is provided with, for example, a push button type operation means 9 for production.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the production operation unit 9 includes a main body case 10, an operation button (operation unit) 11 disposed in the main body case 10, and the operation button 11 as a non-operation position and an operation position. A solenoid (driving means) 12 that can be moved between the non-operation position and the operation position, and an operation detection means 13 that detects that the operation button 11 has moved from the non-operation position to the operation position. I have.

  The main body case 10 is integrally provided with, for example, a cylindrical peripheral wall portion 14 and a rear wall portion 15 on the rear end side thereof, and the front opening portion 16 on the front end side thereof is opened to the opening hole 8a on the dish cover 8 side from the rear side. In the fitted state, for example, it is detachably fixed to the back side of the dish cover 8. A peripheral wall portion 17 is integrally formed in the dish cover 8 so as to protrude rearward along the edge of the opening hole 8 a, and the peripheral wall portion 17 is fitted inside the front opening portion 16 of the main body case 10. .

  The operation button 11 is integrally provided with a bulging portion 21 having a substantially U-shaped cross section and a flange portion 22 provided outward from the rear edge side of the bulging portion 21. It is disposed in the front part in the main body case 10 in a state in which it is slidably fitted into the rear part 8a. Inside the operation button 11, a light emitting substrate 23 provided with light emitting means such as an LED 23a is detachably mounted. The LED 23a is one of operation validity notifying means for notifying that the operation of the operation button 11 is in an effective operation effective period. For example, the LED 23a is configured to flash and emit light during the operation effective period.

  The solenoid 12 is detachably attached to the rear portion of the main body case 10 in a state where the direction of the drive shaft 24 coincides with the sliding direction of the operation button 11. For example, a mounting hole 25 is formed in the rear wall portion 15 of the main body case 10, and the solenoid 12, for example, in a state where the drive shaft 24 protrudes into the main body case 10 through the mounting hole 25, for example, the rear wall portion 15. It is fixed to. The drive shaft 24 of the solenoid 12 is held in a state of protruding forward by the biasing force of the spring 26 when the solenoid 12 is OFF (non-energized state), and the spring 26 when the solenoid 12 is ON (energized state). It is designed to retreat against the urging force.

  The operation button 11 is fixed to the distal end side of the drive shaft 24 via a connecting plate 27, for example. The connecting plate 27 is detachably fixed, for example, so as to substantially block the rear end side of the operation button 11, and the front end side of the drive shaft 24 is fixed to the back side of the connecting plate 27. The operation button 11 is biased to the non-operation position side by the spring 26 via the drive shaft 24 when the solenoid 12 is OFF (FIG. 3A), for example, is pressed from the outside, or When the solenoid 12 is switched from OFF to ON and the drive shaft 24 moves backward, the solenoid 12 moves from the non-operation position to the operation position against the urging force of the spring 26 (FIG. 3B).

  Note that the operation button 11 is restricted at the non-operation position, for example, when the collar portion 22 abuts on the rear end side of the peripheral wall portion 17 on the dish cover 8 side, and at the non-operation position, the distal end side of the bulging portion 21 is an opening hole. It protrudes greatly to the front side of 8a.

  The operation detection means 13 includes a detected portion 13a on the operation button 11 side and a detection portion 13b on the fixed side. The detected portion 13a is disposed in a protruding shape on the back side of the connecting plate 27, for example, and the detecting portion 13b is disposed on the inner side of the rear wall portion 15 of the main body case 10 via the detection substrate 28, and the operation button 11 is not When moving from the operation position to the operation position, the detection unit 13b detects the detected part 13a that has moved together with the operation button 11, and outputs an operation detection signal.

  A game board 31 shown in FIG. 2 is detachably mounted on the back side of the glass door 4. On the front side of the game board 31, a guide rail 32 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means is annularly mounted, and a center case 34 and a normal symbol start are provided in a game area 33 inside the guide rail 32. Various game parts such as means 35, special symbol starting means 36, special winning means 37, and normal winning means 38 are arranged.

  The center case 34 is provided with a normal symbol display means 42, a special symbol display means (symbol display means) 43, a normal reserved number display means 44, a special reserved number display means 45, etc. in addition to an image display device 41 such as a liquid crystal display. It has been. The image display device 41 constitutes effect symbol display means 46, notice effect display means 47, notification image display means 48, and the like.

  The normal symbol display means 42 is for variably displaying the normal symbol, and is composed of, for example, two light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to two types of normal symbols “O” and “X”. On condition that the normal symbol starting means 35 composed of a gate or the like detects a game ball, the two light emitters blink alternately for a predetermined time, and the hit determination random number value acquired when the normal symbol starting means 35 detects the game ball In the state where the “◯” side illuminant corresponding to the hit mode emits light when it matches the predetermined hit determination value, and the “×” side illuminant corresponding to the off mode otherwise The flashing stops when is emitted.

  Further, when the normal symbol starting means 35 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display means 42 or during the normal profit state described later, a hit determination random number value acquired at the time of detection is determined in advance. The upper limit number, for example, four is stored as a limit, and the normal number-of-holds display means 44 made of, for example, the same number of light emitters as the upper limit number is used to determine the number of stored random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the normal number). Is displayed, and the player is notified of the number of normally reserved items at that time.

  The special symbol starting means 36 is for starting the symbol variation by the special symbol display means 43, and includes two upper and lower special starting openings 36a, 36b and an opening / closing means 49 for opening and closing the lower special starting opening 36b. It is disposed below the center case 34.

  The upper special start port 36a is a non-actuated winning port that does not have an opening / closing means or the like. The lower special start opening 36b is an actuated winning opening that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by an opening / closing means 49. When the ordinary profit state occurs in the form, the opening / closing means 49 is configured to change from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.

  The special symbol display means 43 is composed of one or a plurality of display means such as a seven-segment type that can display a special symbol (game symbol), for example, one special symbol (game symbol). Detected, that is, a special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the condition that a game ball wins in one of the two upper and lower special start openings 36a and 36b, and is acquired when winning the special start openings 36a and 36b. When the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, it stops in a predetermined jackpot mode, and in other cases it stops in a losing mode.

  The special symbol is provided with, for example, one or more types of jackpots and disengages. Each of these aspects may be assigned a numerical symbol or the like, or a special combination of arbitrary lines and points so that the player cannot easily distinguish the type of the special symbol. You may assign a design that has no meaning.

  In addition, when a game ball wins a special start opening 36a, 36b during a special symbol variation display or a special profit state described later, the jackpot determination random number value obtained at the time of the winning is reserved for a predetermined upper limit. The number of pieces, for example, 4 each is stored as a limit, and the special reserved number display means 45 displays the number of stored jackpot determination random number values (hereinafter referred to as special reserved number), and the special reserved number at that time is played. The person is notified.

  The effect symbol display means 46 variably displays the effect symbols in parallel with, for example, the special symbol change display by the special symbol display means 43. For example, the effect symbol display means 46 displays one or more, for example, three effect symbols in the left-right direction. The display image 41a of the image display device 41 can be variably displayed together with the effect image of the game, and the special symbol starting means 36 detects a game ball, that is, a game is played in one of the two upper and lower special starting ports 36a, 36b. On the condition that the ball wins the prize, the design of the effect is changed to the left, right, middle, etc. Are stopped in a predetermined order.

  For example, 10 kinds of numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are used for the production symbol, and all three symbols, such as “6, 6, 6” and “7, 7, 7”, are all in the same pattern. Is a big hit mode, and at least one pattern is different. In the present embodiment, when the special symbol is a jackpot mode, the effect symbol is also a jackpot mode, and when the special symbol is a miss mode, the effect symbol is also a miss mode.

  The jackpot mode includes a probable variation jackpot mode and other non-probability variation jackpot modes. In this embodiment, the jackpot mode based on the odd symbol is the probability variation jackpot mode, and the jackpot mode based on the even symbol is the non-probability jackpot mode.

  The notice effect display means 47 performs a predetermined notice effect display during the symbol variation of the effect symbol by the effect symbol display means 46, and displays an effect image corresponding to the notice effect at the time of the notice effect (design variation effect). It is configured to display on the display screen 41 a of the display device 41.

  The notification image display means 48 is one of operation validity notification means for notifying that the operation of the operation button 11 is in an effective operation valid period, and displays a notification image indicating that the operation is in an effective period. It is configured to display on the display screen 41 a of the device 41.

  The big winning means 37 is an open / close-type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 50 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won. When a big hit state occurs based on the big hit state, the opening / closing plate 50 opens to the front side according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball dropped thereon is awarded to the inside.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. In FIG. 4, 51 is a main control board, 52 is an effect control board, and each of these control boards 51 and 52 collects the center case 34 mounted on the game board 31 and a plurality of other game parts from the back side. Each of them is housed in a substrate case that is detachably mounted at appropriate positions on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 31 such as the back side of the back cover to be covered.

  The main control board 51 is mainly for performing control related to the game operation on the game board 31 side, and includes a normal random number generation processing means 61 composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., a normal start port check processing means 62, Ordinary random number storage means 63, ordinary symbol processing means 64, ordinary profit state generation means 65, ordinary symbol display control means 66, special random number creation processing means 71, special start port check processing means 72, special random number storage means 73, special symbol processing Means 74, special profit state generation means (profit state generation means) 75, special symbol display control means 76, special game state generation means 77, control command transmission means 78, and the like.

  The normal random number generation processing means 61 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed normal symbol is set to be a hit mode at predetermined time intervals. The normal start port check processing means 62 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol start means 35. Based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol start means 35, the normal random number generation processing means 61 One hit determination random number value is obtained, and the normal determination storage unit 63 stores the hit determination random number value up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four).

  The normal symbol processing means 64 performs processing related to normal symbol fluctuation display, and includes a hit determination means 81, a normal stop symbol selection means 82, a fluctuation time selection means 83, and the like. The hit determination means 81 determines whether or not the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is used as the hit mode. The normal symbol display means 42 is in a state where it can be displayed in a variable manner, and one is stored in the normal random number storage means 63. On condition that the above hit determination random number value is stored (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), the hit determination random number value stored in the normal random number storage means 63 is extracted first, and the hit determination random number value is obtained. Is configured to make a hit / miss determination according to whether or not matches a predetermined hit determination value.

  The normal stop symbol selection means 82 is for selecting the type of stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol. In this embodiment, only one type of symbol corresponds to the hit mode and the miss mode. Therefore, based on the hit / miss judgment result by the hit judgment function, “○” In the case of determination of detachment, “×” is selected uniformly. The variation time selection means 83 is for selecting the variation time of the normal symbol.

  The normal profit state generating means 65 is a lower special start port when the determination result by the hit determining means 81 of the normal symbol processing means 64 is a hit determination and the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 42 is in a hit state. The open / close means 49b of 36b is changed to an open state according to any of a plurality of types of open / close patterns.

  The normal symbol display control means 66 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 42 based on the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 64. The normal symbol display means 42 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 42 can be variably displayed and the normal random number storage means. On the condition that one or more hit determination random number values are stored in 63 (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), the normal symbol display means 42 starts to change the normal symbol. Based on the elapse of the selected variation time, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the normal stop symbol selecting means 82.

  The special random number creation processing means 71 is a jackpot determination random number used for determining whether the changed special symbol is a jackpot mode or an out-of-track mode, as well as a stop symbol when the changed special symbol is a jackpot mode The jackpot symbol random number used for selection, the off symbol random number used for selection of the stop symbol when the special symbol after variation is out of mode, the variation pattern random number used for selecting the variation pattern of the production symbol, and other predetermined random numbers are repeatedly generated. It is configured to perform special random number generation processing.

  The special start port check processing means 72 performs processing based on winning of a game ball to the special symbol start means 36. When the special symbol start means 36 detects a game ball, that is, the special start port 36a, 36b has a game. Based on the winning of the ball, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value created by the special random number generation processing means 71 are acquired one by one, and the hit determination random number value and the symbol symbol random number value are determined in advance. The special random number storage unit 73 is configured to store the upper limit number of reservations (for example, 4 each) as a limit.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern random number and the off symbol random number are not acquired when the special symbol starting means 36 detects the game ball, but are acquired at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol. The symbol random number or the like may be acquired when the special symbol starting unit 36 detects a game ball and stored in the special random number storage unit 73 in the same manner as the jackpot determination random number or the like.

  The special symbol processing means 74 performs processing related to special symbol variation display, and includes a jackpot determining means 91, a special stop symbol selecting means 92, a variation pattern selecting means 93, and the like. The jackpot determining means 91 is for determining whether the changed special symbol is to be the big hit mode or the off mode by random number lottery. The special symbol display unit 43 is in a state in which the variable symbol can be displayed in a variable manner and the special random number storage unit. On the condition that one or more jackpot determination random number values are stored in 73 (the number of special hold is 1 or more), the jackpot determination random number value stored earliest in the special random number storage means 73 is extracted, The jackpot determination random number value is configured to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value.

  The special stop symbol selection means 92 selects the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, when the determination result by the jackpot determination means 91 is a jackpot determination, the special random number storage means 73 stores the jackpot determination random number value. If either of the probability variation jackpot mode or the non-probability variation jackpot mode is selected based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored together with the jackpot determination means 91, the special random number creation processing means 71 is selected. Is configured to select any one of a plurality of types of detachment modes on the basis of the detachment symbol random value acquired from the above.

  The variation pattern selection unit 93 selects a variation pattern of the production symbol. For example, when the determination result by the jackpot determination unit 91 is a jackpot determination, either one or a plurality of types of reach jackpot variation patterns is determined as a jackpot. When the determination result by the determination unit 91 is a determination of detachment, one or more types of reach detachment variation patterns or non-reach detachment variation patterns depending on whether or not the stop symbol selected by the special stop symbol selection unit 92 is reach. Is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random value acquired from the special random number generation processing means 71.

  The special profit state generating means 75 is for generating a special profit state in which the big winning means 37 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. The determination result by the big hit determination means 91 is a big hit determination, and the special symbol display means 43 is special. The special profit state is generated based on the fact that the stop symbol after the symbol changes becomes a jackpot.

  The opening pattern according to the present embodiment is based on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) elapses from the opening of the large winning means 37 or that a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have been won. Is set to perform a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), but a plurality of types of opening patterns are provided, and for example, one of them is selected based on a jackpot symbol random number value. You may comprise.

  The special symbol display control means 76 controls the display of the special symbol display means 43. The special symbol display means 43 starts the variation of the special symbol based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 74, and the variation pattern is selected. Based on the elapse of the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the means 93, the variation of the special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the special stop symbol selection unit 92.

  The special game state generating unit 77 is for generating a special game state advantageous to the player during a predetermined period after the big hit state is generated, and includes a short time state generating unit 77a and a high probability state generating unit 77b.

  The time-short state generating unit 77a is configured when the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special random number storage unit 73 matches the jackpot determination value and the jackpot symbol random number value does not match the predetermined high probability determination value, that is, after the effect symbol changes When the stop symbol becomes a non-probable big hit mode, a short time state is generated as a special game state after the special game state ends, for example, until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times. . During the short time state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol display means 43 is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time for the special symbol, and the hit probability for the normal symbol is a normal probability (for example, 1/10) to a high probability (for example, 1/10). For example, to 1 / 1.3), the fluctuation time is changed from the normal fluctuation time (for example, 27 seconds) to the shortened fluctuation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), and the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing means 49 of the lower special start port 36b is the normal opening / closing pattern ( For example, it can be switched to a special opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) from 0.2 seconds × 1 time opening.

  The high-probability state generating unit 77b is a case where the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special random number storage unit 73 matches the jackpot determination value and the jackpot symbol random number value matches a predetermined high probability determination value, that is, the variation of the production symbol When the later stop symbol becomes a probable variation jackpot mode, a high probability state is generated for a predetermined period, for example, until the next jackpot occurrence as one of the special gaming states after the special gaming state ends. During the high probability state, the number of jackpot determination values is increased from, for example, 1 to 10, compared to other normal probability states, so that the probability that the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode is a normal probability (for example, 1/350). ) And a higher probability (for example, 1/35), and for example, processing similar to the time-short state is also performed in parallel.

  The control command transmission means 78 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board side such as the effect control board 52 by one-way communication to give a control command, and based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 74. A function for transmitting a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern, a special stop symbol designation command for designating a special stop symbol, a variation stop command for instructing a special symbol to be stopped, etc., and a special gaming state occurrence In addition to the function of transmitting a special game state generation command, a special game state end command, etc. to the effect control board 52 side according to the special game state when the special game state is generated and ended by means 77, for example, a special profit state, etc. Based on various gaming states, it has a function of transmitting image, sound, and lamp control commands to the effect control board 52 side.

  The effect control board 52 is for controlling various effect means such as the effect symbol display means 46, the notice effect display means 47, the notification image display means 48, the audio output means 101, the lamp means 102, and the effect symbol display control means. 103, a notice effect control means (design variation effect control means) 104, a sound control means 105, a lamp control means 106, and the like.

  The effect symbol display control means 103 controls the display of the effect symbol display means 46, and based on the specified variation pattern when the variation pattern designation command and the special stop symbol designation command are received from the main control board 51 side. The effect symbol display means 46 starts changing the effect symbol, and when the change stop command is received, the effect symbol change is stopped at the stop symbol designated by the special stop symbol designation command.

  The notice effect control means 104 controls the notice effect (an example of the symbol change effect) performed during the symbol change by the special symbol display means 43 and the effect symbol display means 46. The button effect control means 111 and the movable object effect control are performed. Means 112, step-up effect control means 113, and the like are provided, and the notice effect control process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed, for example, upon receipt of a control command.

  In the notice effect control process (FIG. 5) by the notice effect control means 104, it is first determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (S1). If the change pattern designation command has not been received (S1: No), the notice effect control process ends here, but if the change pattern designation command is received (S1: Yes), whether or not the notice effect is to be performed, And when performing a notice effect, the notice effect lottery processing (S2) which chooses the kind is performed.

  In the present embodiment, depending on whether or not the operation button 11 is operated, a button effect (external operation effect) for displaying a predetermined notice effect image on the notice effect display means 47, and a reliability or the like that is a big hit There are provided three types of notice effects, a movable object effect that operates the operation button 11 as a movable object, and a step-up effect that performs a notice effect display that develops according to the reliability or the like that is a big hit on the notice effect display means 47. It shall be. In the notice effect lottery process (S2), it is possible to set an arbitrary condition regarding selection of the notice effect, such as selecting a movable object effect only in the case of a specific reach variation pattern.

  If no notice effect is selected in the notice effect lottery process (S2) (S3: Yes), the notice effect control process ends without performing the notice effect, and if the button effect is selected, the button is displayed. When the button effect control process (S5) by the effect control means 111 is selected and the movable object effect is selected, the movable object effect control process (S6) by the movable object effect control means 112 is selected when the step-up effect is selected. The step-up effect control process (S7) by the step-up effect control means 113 is executed respectively.

  The button effect control process (S5) by the button effect control means 111 is executed in a procedure as shown in FIG. 6, for example. That is, first, the button effect is started in accordance with the start of the change of the effect symbol (S11), and the button non-operation image corresponding to the state where the operation button 11 is not operated is displayed on the notice effect display means 47, for example, FIG. ) And a bow and arrow image aiming at it are displayed.

  Then, at a predetermined timing after the start of the button effect, for example, simultaneously with the start of the button effect, an operation effective period start process (S12) is executed, and an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 11 is effective is started. By this operation effective period start process (S12), for example, notification of the operation effective period by the operation effective notification means is started. That is, a notification image as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed by the notification image display means 48, and the LED 23a (FIG. 3) in the operation button 11 flashes, for example, so that the player can operate the operation button 11. Is to be encouraged.

  When the operation effective period is started, the operation state of the operation button 11 is monitored until a predetermined operation effective time elapses (S13, S14). Then, when the operation button 11 is operated until the operation effective time elapses and the operation is detected by the operation detection means 13 (S13: Yes), for example, an operation effective period end process (S16) is executed, for example, notification. The notification of the operation effective period by the image display means 48 and the like ends, and the button operation effect process (operation effect process) is executed (S17), and the button effect control process ends.

  In this button operation effect, for example, the notification effect display means 47 hits the button operation image corresponding to the operation of the operation button 11, for example, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, an image is displayed in which the target stops and the hit location (for example, a number indicating the reliability of the big hit) becomes visible.

  On the other hand, when the operation button 11 is not operated after the operation effective period is started until the operation effective time elapses (S14: Yes), the solenoid 12 that has been turned OFF is switched to ON for a predetermined time. (S15) Thereby, the operation button 11 is driven from the non-operation position to the operation position. That is, the same situation as when the player operates the operation button 11 is forcibly created. Thereafter, the operation effective period end process (S16) and the button operation time effect process (S17) are executed in exactly the same manner as when the operation button 11 is operated, and the button effect control process ends.

  As described above, when the operation effective period has passed without the operation button 11 being operated, the solenoid 12 is operated to forcibly drive the operation button 11 to the operation position and the operation button 11 is operated. Since the same button operation effect processing is performed, a player who does not operate the operation button 11 can show the contents of the button operation effect processing executed when the operation button 11 is operated. Moreover, it becomes possible to make many players operate the operation button 11 by using this as a trigger.

  The movable object effect control process (S6) by the movable object effect control means 112 is executed, for example, in the procedure as shown in FIG. That is, first, based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 51, it is determined whether it is a reach big hit variation pattern or an unreach variation pattern (S21). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the movable object effect is selected on the condition that it is a specific reach variation pattern in S2 of the notice effect control process (FIG. 5).

  Here, when it is determined that the reach deviation variation pattern (S21: No), a button operation pattern at the time of reach production is selected based on the first selection rate table (S22), and the reach big hit variation pattern. If it is determined (S21: Yes), the button operation pattern at the time of the reach effect is selected based on the second selection rate table (S23).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a one-time pressing operation pattern in which a short-time driving operation is performed only once, a two-time pressing operation pattern in which a short-time driving operation is performed twice, and a driving state for a predetermined time. There are four types of button operation patterns, a long press operation pattern to be maintained and a continuous operation operation pattern in which a short-time driving operation is continuously repeated, and a selection rate table in which the selection rate of each button operation pattern is set. For example, four types are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first selection rate table and the second selection rate table among the first to fourth types of selection rate tables are either a one-time pressing operation pattern or a two-time pressing operation pattern. The second selection rate table is set to have a higher selection rate of the two-time pressing operation pattern than the first selection rate table. As a result, when the operation button 11 is driven with the twice-pressing operation pattern during the reach effect, the possibility of being a big hit is higher than when the operation button 11 is driven with the one-time pressing operation pattern.

  If it is determined in S21 that the variation pattern is a reach jackpot variation pattern, it is further determined whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by a re-lottery effect (S24). This re-lottery effect is performed at the final stage of the jackpot variation pattern, and once the production symbol stops in the non-probable variation jackpot mode, it re-varies, and the probability variation jackpot mode (promotion success) or the non-probable variation jackpot mode (promotion failure) ) Is the final stop.

  If it is determined in S24 that the lottery variation pattern is accompanied by a re-lottery effect, it is further determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is a promotion success (S25), and in the case of a promotion failure (S25: No) The button operation pattern at the time of the re-lottery effect is selected based on the third selection rate table (S26), and when the promotion is successful (S25: Yes), the button at the time of the re-lottery effect based on the fourth selection rate table An operation pattern is selected (S27).

  As shown in FIG. 8, among the four types of selection rate tables, the third selection rate table and the fourth selection rate table are set so that any one of the button operation patterns is selected. The 4-selectivity table is set to have a higher selection rate for the long press operation pattern and the continuous hitting operation pattern than the third selection rate table. Thereby, when the operation button 11 is driven with the long press operation pattern or the continuous hitting operation pattern during the re-lottery effect, the probability variation big hit mode is compared with the case of being driven with the single press operation pattern or the double press operation pattern. Increased chance of being promoted to

  Then, the movable object effect process is executed in synchronism with the change of the effect symbol (S28). That is, the solenoid 12 is ON / OFF controlled according to the button operation pattern selected in S22, S23, S26, and S27. As a result, during reach production in the production pattern variation due to a specific reach variation pattern, the operation button 11 operates in a one-press or two-press operation pattern according to the jackpot reliability of the variation pattern, and the subsequent re-operation is performed. During the lottery effect, the operation button 11 operates by pressing once, twice, long pressing, or a continuous hitting operation pattern according to the high probability reliability of the variation pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation button 11 can be used not only as a production operation unit that can be externally operated by the player but also as a movable object production unit, thereby further expanding the production range. it can.

  During the execution of the movable object effect process, as shown in FIG. 10, the notice effect display means 47 displays a message such as “Look at the button!”, Etc. Thus, it is desirable to guide the player's attention directed to the variation of the effect design to the operation button 11 side.

  The sound control means 105 performs sound output control of the sound output means 101 such as a speaker, and outputs a predetermined sound effect or the like from the sound output means 101 based on a sound control command from the main control board 51 side. It has become. The lamp control unit 106 performs display control of the lamp unit 102 and the like, and causes the lamp unit 102 and the like to emit light in a predetermined pattern based on a lamp control command from the main control board 51 side.

  As described above, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment includes the solenoid 12 that drives the operation button 11 from the non-operation position to the operation position, and the operation valid period elapses without the operation button 11 being operated during the button production. In such a case, the operation button 11 is forcibly driven to the operation position by operating the solenoid 12 and the same button operation effect processing as when the operation button 11 is operated is performed. A player who does not operate 11 can be shown the contents of the button operation effect processing executed when the operation button 11 is operated, and more players can operate the operation button 11 by using this. Is possible.

  In addition to the button effect, since the solenoid 12 is actuated at the time of symbol variation due to a predetermined variation pattern to perform the movable object effect that causes the operation button 11 to operate according to the predetermined operation pattern, the operation button 11 is played. The range of effects can be further expanded by effectively using not only the operation means for effects that can be externally operated by the user but also the movable object effect means.

  FIG. 11 exemplifies the second embodiment of the present invention, and when the count value of the no-operation counter that counts the number of operation valid periods ended without the operation button 11 being operated becomes larger than a predetermined value. An example is shown in which the solenoid 12 is activated and the button operation effect process is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the button effect control process of the present embodiment, when the operation effective time has passed without the operation button 11 being operated after the operation effective period starts (S14: Yes), there is no operation. 1 is added to the count value (initial value 0) of the counter (S14a). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value of the no-operation counter is larger than a predetermined value (for example, 5) (S14b). If the count value of the no-operation counter is larger than the predetermined value (S14b: Yes). The solenoid 12 that has been turned OFF is switched to ON for a predetermined time (S15), whereby the operation button 11 is driven from the non-operation position to the operation position, and in exactly the same manner as when the operation button 11 is operated, The operation valid period end process (S16) and the button operation effect process (S17) are executed, and the button effect control process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S14b that the count value of the no-operation counter is equal to or less than the predetermined value (S14b: No), the solenoid 12 is driven after the operation valid period end process (S14c) is executed. The button effect control process is terminated without executing the button operation effect process. When the operation button 11 is operated during the operation valid period (S13: Yes), the count value of the no-operation counter is cleared (S13a).

  As described above, the solenoid 12 is actuated to forcibly drive the operation button 11 to the operation position only when the number of operation effective periods that have been completed without the operation button 11 being operated exceeds a predetermined value. If it is configured to perform the same button operation effect process as when the operation button 11 is operated, it is possible to show the contents of the button operation effect process by narrowing down the target to the player whose operation buttons 11 are operated less frequently. There is an advantage.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the case of the first embodiment, when the operation button 11 is not operated during the operation effective period (S14: Yes in FIG. 6), a random number lottery or the like is performed to operate the solenoid 12 with a predetermined probability. You may comprise. Further, in the case of the second embodiment, when the solenoid 12 is operated in S15 (S15 in FIG. 11), the count value of the no-operation counter may be cleared.

  The configuration of the production operation means 9 including the operation button 11 and the solenoid 12 is arbitrary. For example, the drive shaft 24 of the solenoid 12 and the operation button 11 may be linked via a predetermined linkage means. In that case, the operation button 11 may be biased to the non-operation position by a biasing means different from the spring 26 of the solenoid 12.

  The button effect, the movable object effect, and the like are not limited to the notice effect for performing the notice effect, but may have any content as long as the effect is a symbol change effect that produces a symbol change. The operation unit is not limited to a push button type as long as it is movable, and may be a lever type or the like. The driving means for driving the operation unit is not limited to a solenoid, and a motor or the like may be used.

  Further, the present invention can be similarly implemented in game machines other than ball game machines such as slot machines, in addition to various ball game machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball game machines.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is side surface sectional drawing of the operation means for production | presentation and its vicinity. It is a block diagram of a control system. It is a flowchart of a notice effect control process. It is a flowchart of the button effect control process during the notice effect control process. It is a flowchart of the movable object effect control process in the notice effect control process. It is a figure which shows an example of a selection rate table. It is a figure which shows an example of the display to the notice effect display means in a button effect, and a notification image display means. It is a figure which shows an example of the display to the notice effect display means in a movable object effect. It is a flowchart of the button effect control process in the notice effect control process in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

11 Operation buttons (operation unit)
12 Solenoid (drive means)
43 Special symbol display means (symbol display means)
75 Special profit status generating means (profit status generating means)
84 design variation production control means

Claims (1)

Benefits for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the symbol display means (43) for variably displaying the game symbols and the stop symbol after the change of the symbol display means (43) is in a predetermined jackpot mode. When the operation unit (11) is operated during a predetermined operation valid period during the symbol variation by the state generating unit (75), the externally operable operation unit (11), and the symbol display unit (43). In a gaming machine provided with a symbol variation effect control means ( 104 ) for controlling a symbol variation effect including an external operation effect for performing an effect process at the time of operation, driving for driving the operation unit (11) from the non-operation position to the operation position Means (12), wherein the symbol variation effect control means (104) is configured to operate the driving means ( 104) when the operation valid period has passed without the operation unit (11) being operated during the external operation effect. 12) The external operation effect is performed without performing the operation-time effect process similar to the case where the operation unit (11) is operated, or performing both the operation of the drive means (12) and the operation-time effect process. A gaming machine configured to select whether to end the game.

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