JP5208461B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having operation buttons that can be operated by a player.

As the start condition is established, the special symbol starts to change and stops at a specific symbol (for example, “777”). Pachinko gaming machines configured to acquire a large number of game balls are known.
In particular, recent pachinko machines have operation buttons that can be operated by the player during the game, and the player can operate the operation buttons to change the display pattern of the liquid crystal display device or the effect pattern by the lamp device. The so-called chance button production is widely adopted.
Then, in order to make more effective use of the above-described operation buttons, the applicant of the present invention has a function of performing a special effect when a player performs a specific operation at a specific timing, that is, a so-called hidden item function. Has proposed. By providing such a hidden item function using operation buttons (hereinafter referred to as “back button function” in the present specification), it becomes possible to provide a player with a new interest (Patent Document 1). .

In Patent Document 1, a stop button that can be operated by a player during a predetermined game, an LED for notifying the player that the pressing operation of the stop button is effective during the predetermined game, and an operation (lighting) of the LED. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a symbol control board that gives a change to the game operation based on the operation of the stop button sometimes, the symbol control board is a game when the LED is not activated (lighted). A pachinko gaming machine having a hidden item function (back button function) that gives a change to a game operation when a person presses a stop button is disclosed.
JP 2004-129984 A

By the way, the back button function as described above has been informed to the player by a homepage on the Internet or a specialized magazine. As a result, even if a player who does not have prior knowledge of the back button function from a homepage or a specialized magazine operates the operation button, it is very difficult to satisfy the operation condition of the back button function.
In addition, when posting the back button function as described above on an Internet homepage or a specialized magazine, the player is not notified of all the back button functions at the same time. It becomes possible to provide a new game characteristic such as searching for a back button function. However, since the operation conditions and operation timing of the back button function are set relatively strictly in order to increase the player's sense of achievement, it is extremely difficult to find the back button function under conditions where there is no information It was difficult.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a hidden item function (back button function) using an operation button, a player discovers a back button function before release. An object is to provide a possible pachinko machine. It is another object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a back button function even for a player who has no prior knowledge.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is an operation means operable by a player during a game, and a notification for notifying a player that the operation of the operation means is effective during the game. means, said operating means is a gaming machine and a control means for applying a variation to the game operation when operated in a predetermined operation mode within the predetermined time period, said control means, said operation means Control that gives a change to a predetermined gaming operation when the number of operations of the operation means is a predetermined number of times within a predetermined operable period and the operation of the operation means is not suggested by the notification means If the number of operations of the operation means is not a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period during which the operation means can be operated and the operation of the operation means is not suggested by the notification means, the notification Using the means The number of operations stages and executes the control for notifying were not a predetermined number of times.

The gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein if the number of operation times of the operating means is different from the predetermined number of times, the notification means in accordance with the number of operations of said operating means It is characterized by controlling so that the notification by is different.

The gaming machine according to claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notifying means, wherein a display lamp incorporated in the operation unit, can vary notification by changing the color of the indicator lamp It is comprised by these.
The gaming machine according to claim 4, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notifying means is a sound output device, wherein are configured to be different notification by changing the voice content of the audio output device It is characterized by being .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a new game characteristic in which the player himself / herself finds the operation mode of the operation means that does not suggest the operation by the notification means .

Hereinafter, embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
A pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in this figure has a rectangular frame 2, and a game board 3 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 2 from the back side.
The game board 3 is provided with a guide rail protruding forward along the outer peripheral edge of the game area. The guide rail is composed of an outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 that guide a game ball launched from the launching device to the upper part of the game area or guide the game ball to the out port 19 for collecting the out ball.
A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front side of the game board 3 so as to be opened and closed. Further, a lower part of the game board 3 is provided with a saucer part 4 for storing game balls, a launch lever 5 for launching game balls of the saucer part 4 and the like. The front lower plate 6 between the tray 4 and the launch lever 5 has a chance button 7, a game ball purchase button, a purchase cancel button, and a game ball in the tray 4 for pulling out the game ball from below. A ball removal button is provided. Although not shown in this figure, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker 8 as an audio output means.
A symbol display device 9 is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 3. In the symbol display device 9, a display screen is constituted by a liquid crystal display panel such as a liquid crystal display device, for example, and a special symbol image (not shown) is displayed in a normal operation state. Also, during the big hit game, a big hit game state moving image or the like is displayed.

Below the symbol display device 9, a variable winning device 11 for variably displaying the special symbol of the symbol display device 9 is provided. On the left side of the symbol display device 9, a gate 14 is provided for operating the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 10.
Below the variable winning device 11, there is provided a large winning opening 15 having an open / close door that is opened when a big hit state, which is one of the special gaming states.
The variable winning device 11 includes an upper start pocket (upper start port forming member) 13 for variably displaying the symbol display device 9 and an electric tulip 17 having a pair of left and right open / close claws (movable pieces). .
In addition, the game board 3 is provided with a normal winning port 18, an out port 19, and the like, and a windmill and a large number of game nails (not shown) project. The game nail slows down the falling speed of the game ball and changes the falling direction in a complicated manner to enhance the interest in game progression.

The normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 10 can variably display one or more symbols, and the symbol is a random number on condition that the gate 14 as a normal symbol start port detects a game ball. It is variable and stopped for a predetermined time by control or the like.
As a normal symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other appropriate game symbols are used. Then, when the normal symbol is in a predetermined mode by random number control on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 14, the movable piece made of the electric tulip 17 provided in the variable winning device 11 is opened for a predetermined time. Is configured to do.
The special symbol displayed on the symbol display device 9 is configured to be in a big hit state when the stop symbol is a predetermined symbol combination, for example, the same symbol combination. The special symbol is displayed by random number control or the like on condition that the game ball is detected at the lower start port (not shown) through which the game ball is guided by the opening operation of the upper start pocket 13 or the electric tulip 17 of the variable winning device 11. Is scrolled for a predetermined time (variable) with a predetermined fluctuation pattern, such as scrolling, and stops at a symbol. At that time, when two stop symbols become the same on the active line, a reach state occurs, and in this reach state, the last stop symbol on the active line is already stopped. A jackpot condition occurs when they are the same. In addition, as a special symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, etc. can be used.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game control device that performs operation control of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
In the game control device shown in FIG. 2, a game control board 21 is provided as a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a symbol control board 31 and a voice are provided as sub-control means for controlling various effects of the game. A control board 41, a lamp control board 51, a prize ball control board 61, and the like are provided.
The game control board 21 includes a CPU 22, a ROM 23, a RAM 24, and input / output interfaces (hereinafter referred to as “I / O”) 25 and 26, and performs main control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The I / O 25 of the game control board 21 includes a lower start SW 12 a provided in the electric tulip 17 of the variable prize apparatus 11, an upper start SW 13 a provided in the upper start pocket 13, and the game board 3. The start gate SW14a is connected. In addition, in order to open and close the open / close doors of the normal winning ports SW18a and 18b provided in the normal winning port 18 of the game board 3 and the large winning port SW15a and the effect SW 16 provided in the large winning port 15, respectively. And a start opening solenoid 17a for opening and closing the electric tulip 17 provided in the variable winning apparatus 11 are connected.

On the other hand, the I / O 26 of the game control board 21 is connected to the I / O 35 of the symbol control board 31 and the I / O 65 of the prize ball control board 61.
The symbol control board 31 is for performing display control of the symbol display device 9 and the like, and has a CPU 32, a ROM (storage means) 33, a RAM 34, I / O 35, 36, and 37, and the I / O 36 has a liquid crystal display. The symbol display device 9 constituted by the apparatus and the normal symbol display device 10 constituted by 7 segments shown in the figure are connected.
The I / O 37 is connected to the I / O 45 of the sound control board 41 and the I / O 55 of the lamp control board 51.
The ROM 33 stores various moving image data to be displayed on the symbol display device 9. For example, in the jackpot gaming state, jackpot gaming state moving image data (special gaming state moving image data) displayed on the symbol display device 9, special gaming state voice data output from the speaker 8, and the like are stored. .

The sound control board 41 includes a CPU 42, a ROM 43, a RAM 44, and I / O 45 and 46, and controls sound of the speaker 8 connected to the I / O 46, control of the vibration means 47 built in the launch lever 5, and the like. Do.
The lamp control board 51 includes a CPU 52, ROM 53, RAM 54, I / O 55, 56, and various lamps connected to the I / O 56, for example, a decorative lamp (LED) 57, a glass frame lamp 58 that decorates the frame 2, a side Control of the lamp 59, the LED (display lamp) 60 provided in the chance button 7, etc. is performed. The display lamp 60 is configured to be capable of color display.
The prize ball control board 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, and I / O 65 and 66, and performs drive control of a payout drive motor 67 connected to the I / O 66 based on a control signal from the game control board 21. . The I / O 66 is connected to a fixed position detection SW 68a, a payout ball detection SW 68b, a ball presence detection SW 68c, a full tank detection SW 68d, and the like.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, when it is time to press the chance button 7 in the gaming process, the CPU 32 of the symbol control board 31 sends a signal to the CPU 52 of the lamp control board 51, Based on this signal, the LED 60 is controlled to light up or blink. When the chance button 7 is pressed at a timing at which the chance button 7 can be pressed (while the LED 60 is lit or blinking), the CPU 32 detects the operation and displays a predetermined effect image on the symbol display device 9. Display control was to be performed.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the chance button 7 is operated in a predetermined operation mode in order to make more effective use of the chance button 7, for example, the chance button 7 is operated at a predetermined timing, or When the chance button 7 is operated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, a back button function is provided such that a special image is displayed on the symbol display device 9 to change the game operation.
As mentioned earlier, the back button function is notified to the player through a homepage on the Internet or a specialized magazine, so even if a player who does not have prior knowledge operates the chance button 7, the back button It was very difficult to satisfy the operating conditions of the function, and therefore it was very difficult to see the special effect of the back button function.
In addition, when posting the back button function as described above on an Internet homepage or a specialized magazine, the player is advised not to inform all the back button functions at the same time, but at a different time. It is possible to propose new game characteristics such as searching for a button function, but since the operation conditions and operation timing of the back button function are set relatively strictly in order to increase the player's sense of achievement, Under the condition of no information, it was very difficult to find the back button function.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state, the button is pushed to the symbol display device 9 “After the start of change? Seconds” shown in FIG. By displaying an image such as “!” Or an image such as “Look at the color of the operation buttons!” Shown in FIG. 3B, it is shown to the player that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has some back button function. As suggested. This allows the player to recognize the presence of the back button function even when the player does not have any knowledge about the back button function through a home page or a specialized magazine. The standby state is entered, for example, when a winning at the start winning opening is not detected for a predetermined time or when the handle 5 is not operated for a certain time.
In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, when the player operates the chance button 7 when an effect image of a specific effect pattern is displayed on the symbol display device 9, the operation of the chance button 7 is performed. It is determined whether or not the operation condition of the back button function is satisfied. When the operation of the chance button 7 does not satisfy the operation condition of the back button function, that is, the operation of the chance button 7 is different from the operation mode of the back button function. In this case, the emission color of the LED 60 in the chance button 7 serving as a notification means is changed, or the sound effect output from the speaker 8 is changed.

For example, as a back button function, in a specific effect pattern, a function that a specific character appears on the symbol display device 9 when the chance button 7 is operated 30 seconds after the symbol change of the symbol display device 9 starts. Is provided.
In this case, when the chance button 7 is operated within 30 seconds ± 0.2 seconds from the start of the symbol change of the symbol display device 9, a specific character is displayed. Then, if the operation timing of the chance button 7 is not within 30 seconds ± 0.2 seconds, but within 30 seconds ± 0.5 seconds, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 is caused to emit red light. If the operation timing of the chance button 7 is not within 30 seconds ± 0.5 seconds but within 30 seconds ± 2 seconds, the LED 60 is made to emit yellow light. Then, if it is not within 30 seconds ± 2 seconds but is within 30 seconds ± 3 seconds, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 is caused to emit blue light. Also, the sound effect output from the speaker 8 is changed according to the error simultaneously with the light emission of the LED 60.
In this way, for example, it is possible to realize a new game characteristic in which the player discovers the back button before the hidden item function is posted on a homepage or a specialized magazine. In addition, according to the pachinko machine of the present invention, it is possible to satisfy the operation mode for achieving the hidden item function even when the hidden item function is not known, so that a new effect such as viewing a special effect of the hidden item function can be achieved. It becomes possible to provide an interesting interest.

Hereinafter, the effect process for realizing the effect operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above will be described. In addition, the process demonstrated below is implement | achieved when CPU32 of the symbol control board 31 runs the program stored in ROM33.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a first effect process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between the validity period of the chance button and the operation detection timing of the chance button in the first effect process.
Note that the back button function in this case satisfies the condition when the chance button 7 is operated once at a predetermined timing within the valid period. In this case, the validity period of the chance button 7 is set longer than the success period that the button operation is regarded as successful. In addition, the chance button 7 invalidates the continuous hitting operation, and enables only the first operation.
In this case, the CPU 32 of the symbol control board 31 starts changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 9 in step S1, and starts counting of a counter built in the CPU 32, for example, in the following step S2. Then, in the subsequent step S3, the reproduction of the effect pattern 1A is started.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the chance button 7 has been operated. If it is determined that the chance button 7 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S5, and the counter is stopped. In subsequent step S6, it is determined whether or not the operation timing of the chance button 7 is within the valid period of the chance button 7 based on the count value of the counter. If the operation timing of the chance button 7 is an effective period, that is, if an operation of the chance button 7 is detected within the effective period of the chance button 7 shown in FIG. If the timing of the signal S is the detection region a shown in FIG. 5 (for example, within a predetermined timing of 30 seconds ± 0.2 seconds), it is determined in step S8 that the button operation of the chance button 7 has been successful. In subsequent step S9, reproduction of the effect pattern (success effect) 1B is started. Thereafter, in step S10, the symbol variation is terminated and the processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the timing of the operation detection signal S of the chance button 7 is not within the detection region a, the process proceeds to step S11, and then the timing of the operation detection signal S is detected in the detection region b (for example, FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within 30 seconds ± 0.5 seconds. If the timing of the operation detection signal S is within the range of the detection region b, the process proceeds to step S12 and it is determined that the button operation has failed. In step S13, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 emits red light, and in step S14, the sound effect 1C indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced from the speaker 8. In step S15, the symbol display device 9 is caused to play. An effect pattern (failure effect) 1C indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S10, complete | finishes symbol fluctuation | variation, and complete | finishes a process.

  If it is determined in step S11 that the timing of the operation detection signal S of the chance button 7 is not within the detection region b, the process proceeds to step S16, and then the timing of the operation detection signal S is detected in the detection region c (for example, FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within 30 seconds ± 2 seconds. If the timing of the operation detection signal S is within the detection region c shown in FIG. 5, the process proceeds to step S17, where it is determined that the button operation has failed. In step S18, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 emits yellow light, and in step S19, a sound effect 1D indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced from the speaker 8, and in step S20, the symbol display device 9 An effect pattern (failure effect) 1D indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S10, complete | finishes symbol fluctuation | variation, and complete | finishes a process.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the timing of the operation detection signal of the chance button 7 is not within the detection region c, the process proceeds to step S21. Next, the detection timing of the operation detection signal S is detected in the detection region d (for example, FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within 30 seconds ± 3 seconds. If the timing of the operation detection signal S is within the range of the detection region d, the process proceeds to step S22 and it is determined that the button operation has failed. In step S23, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 emits blue light, and in step S24, a sound effect 1E indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced from the speaker 8. In step S25, the symbol display device 9 An effect pattern (failure effect) 1E indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S10, complete | finishes symbol fluctuation | variation, and complete | finishes a process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S4 that the chance button 7 has not been operated, or in step S6, the operation timing of the chance button 7 is within the effective period of the chance button 7 (for example, 30 seconds ± 3 seconds from the start of symbol variation). If not, the process proceeds to step S26, and it is determined that the button operation of the chance button 7 has not been detected. Then, in the following step S27, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 is caused to emit white light, and in step S28, the reproduction of the effect pattern 1A is continued on the symbol display device 9. Thereafter, in step S10, the symbol variation is terminated and the processing is terminated.
When the effect process is performed as described above, the player operates the chance button 7 from the predetermined timing according to the color of the LED 60 of the chance button 7 or the sound effect reproduced from the speaker 8. Since it is possible to determine how much is shifted, it is possible to realize a new game characteristic in which the player discovers the back button before the back button function is posted on the homepage or the like.
In addition, even if the player does not know the back button function from the homepage or specialized magazines, it is possible to guide the player to operate the back button function to success, and new to players who do not know the back button function It becomes possible to provide an interesting interest.

Next, the second performance operation that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a second effect process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the validity period of the chance button and the operation detection timing of the chance button in the second effect process.
The back button function in this case satisfies the condition when the chance button 7 is operated within the effective period. In this case, the validity period of the chance button 7 is set to a success period that is regarded as a successful button operation. The number of operations of the chance button 7 is not limited. Therefore, the chance button 7 can be repeatedly operated.
In this case, the CPU 32 of the symbol control board 31 starts the change of the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 9 in step S31, and then starts the reproduction of the effect pattern 2A in the subsequent step S32. Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the chance button 7 has been operated. When it is determined that the chance button 7 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S34, and the operation timing of the chance button 7 is It is determined whether or not it is within the valid period. For example, if the timing of the operation detection signal S of the chance button 7 shown in FIG. 7 is within the valid period a of the chance button 7 (for example, within 30 seconds ± 0.2 seconds), the process proceeds to step S35 and the button operation is successful. Judge that Then, in the subsequent step S36, the effect pattern 1B indicating that the button operation is successful is reproduced. Thereafter, in step S37, the symbol variation is terminated and the processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if the timing of the operation detection signal S of the chance button 7 is not within the valid period a of the chance button 7 in step S34, the process proceeds to step S38, and it is determined that the button operation has failed. In step S39, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 is caused to emit blue light, and in step S40, a sound effect 2C indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced from the speaker 8. In step S41, the symbol display device 9 is caused to play. An effect pattern (failure effect) 1C indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced. Thereafter, in step S37, the symbol variation is terminated and the processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S33 that the chance button 7 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S42, and it is determined that the button operation of the chest button 7 has not been detected. In step S43, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 is caused to emit white light, and in step S44, the reproduction of the effect pattern 2A is continued. Thereafter, in step S37, the symbol variation is terminated and the processing is terminated.

When the effect process is performed as described above, the player operates the chance button 7 from the predetermined timing according to the color of the LED 60 of the chance button 7 or the sound effect reproduced from the speaker 8. It becomes possible to know that it is shifted. Therefore, in this case as well, it is possible to realize a new game characteristic in which the player discovers the back button before the back button function is posted on the homepage or the like.
In addition, even if the player does not know the back button function from the homepage or specialized magazines, it is possible to guide the player to operate the back button function to success, and new to players who do not know the back button function It becomes possible to provide an interesting interest.

Next, a third effect operation that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a third effect process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the relationship between the validity period of the chance button and the operation detection timing of the chance button in the third effect process.
Note that the back button function in this case satisfies the condition when the chance button 7 is operated once at a predetermined timing within the valid period. In this case, the validity period of the chance button 7 is set longer than the success period that the button operation is regarded as successful. In addition, the chance button 7 invalidates the continuous hitting operation, and enables only the first operation.
In this case, the CPU 32 of the symbol control board 31 starts changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 9 in step S51, and starts counting the counter built in the CPU 32 in the following step S52. In subsequent step S53, reproduction of the effect pattern 3A is started.

  Next, in step S54, it is determined whether or not the chance button 7 has been operated. If it is determined that the chance button 7 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S55, and the count of the counter is stopped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S56, where it is determined whether the operation timing of the chance button 7 is within the effective period of the chance button 7 shown in FIG. 9 based on the count value of the counter. If the operation timing of the chance button 7 is within the effective period of the chance button 7, the process proceeds to step S57, and the timing of the operation detection signal S of the chance button 7 is the detection region a (for example, 30 seconds ± 0) shown in FIG. If it is detected at a timing earlier than 2 seconds), the process proceeds to step S58 to determine that the button operation of the chance button 7 has failed. In step S59, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 emits blue light, and in step S60, the sound effect 3B indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced. In step S61, the symbol display device 9 performs button operation. An effect pattern (failure effect) 3B indicating failure is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S62, a symbol fluctuation | variation is complete | finished, and a process is complete | finished.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S57 that the detection timing of the operation detection signal S of the chance button 7 is not within the detection area a, the process proceeds to step S63, and then the detection timing of the operation detection signal S is the detection area b shown in FIG. If it is detected at (30 seconds ± 0.2 seconds), the process proceeds to step S64, and it is determined that the button operation of the chance button 7 is successful. Then, in the subsequent step S65, the effect pattern (success effect) 3C is reproduced on the symbol display device 9. Thereafter, in step S62, the symbol variation is terminated and the processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S63 that the detection timing of the operation detection signal of the chance button 7 is not within the detection region b, the process proceeds to step S66, and the detection timing of the operation detection signal S is next detected in the detection region shown in FIG. If it is detected at c (timing later than 30 seconds ± 0.2 seconds), the process proceeds to step S67 and it is determined that the button operation of the chance button 7 has failed. In step S68, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 emits red light, and in step S69, a sound effect 3D indicating that the button operation of the chance button 7 has failed is reproduced. In step S70, the symbol display device is displayed. The effect pattern (failure effect) 3D indicating that the button operation has failed in 9 is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S62, a symbol fluctuation | variation is complete | finished, and a process is complete | finished.
If it is determined in step S54 that the operation of the chance button 7 has not been performed, or if the operation timing of the chance button 7 is not within the validity period of the chance button 7 in step S56, the process proceeds to step S71. It is determined that no button operation is detected. In step S72, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 is caused to emit white light, and in step S73, the reproduction of the effect pattern 3A is continued. Thereafter, in step S62, the symbol variation is terminated and the processing is terminated.

When the effect process is performed in this way, the player operates the chance button 7 by the color of the LED 60 of the chance button 7 or the sound effect reproduced from the speaker 8, and the operation timing when the player himself operates the chance button 7 from a predetermined timing. It is possible to judge whether it is early or late. Therefore, also in this case, it is possible to realize a new game characteristic in which the player discovers the back button before the back button function is posted on the homepage or the like.
In addition, even if the player does not know the back button function from the homepage or specialized magazines, it is possible to guide the player to operate the back button function to success, and new to players who do not know the back button function It becomes possible to provide an interesting interest.

Next, a fourth effect operation that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a fourth effect process executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the validity period of the chance button and the operation detection timing of the chance button in the fourth effect process.
Note that the back button function in this case satisfies the condition when the chance button 7 is operated twice within the effective period. In this case, the validity period of the chance button 7 is set longer than the success period that the button operation is regarded as successful. The number of operations of the chance button 7 is not limited.

  In this case, the CPU 32 of the symbol control board 31 starts changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 9 in step S81, and starts reproducing the effect pattern 4A in the subsequent step S82. Next, in step S83, it is determined whether or not the chance button 7 has been operated. If it is determined that the chance button 7 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S84, and the operation detection timing of the chance button 7 is determined as the chance button 7 being operated. It is determined whether or not it is within the valid period. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the operation detection signal S of the chance button 7 is detected within the effective period of the chance button 7, the process proceeds to step S85, and the number of operations of the chance button 7 is measured. In subsequent step S86, if it is determined that the number of operations of the chance button 7 within the effective period is one, the process proceeds to step S87, and it is determined that the button operation has failed. In step S88, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 emits blue light. In step S89, the sound effect 4B indicating that the button operation of the chance button 7 has failed is reproduced from the speaker 8, and in step S90. An effect pattern (failure effect) 4B indicating that the button operation has failed on the symbol display device 9 is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S91, a symbol fluctuation | variation is complete | finished, and a process is complete | finished.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S86 that the chance button 7 is not operated once, the process proceeds to step S92 to determine whether or not the chance button 7 is operated twice. If it is determined that the number of operations is two, the process proceeds to step S93 and it is determined that the button operation of the chance button 7 is successful. Then, in the subsequent step S94, the effect pattern (success effect) 4C is reproduced on the symbol display device 9. Thereafter, in step S91, the symbol variation is terminated and the process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S92 that the chance button 7 is not operated twice, the process proceeds to step S95, and it is determined whether or not the chance button 7 is operated three times. If it is determined that the chance button 7 has been operated three times, the process proceeds to step S96, where it is determined that the button operation of the chance button 7 has failed. In the subsequent step S97, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 is caused to emit yellow light, and in step S98, a sound effect 4D indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced from the speaker 8, and in step S99, the symbol display device 9 is reproduced. An effect pattern (failure effect) 4D indicating that the button operation of the chance button 7 has failed is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S91, a symbol fluctuation | variation is complete | finished, and a process is complete | finished.

If it is determined in step S95 that the chance button 7 is not operated three times, the process proceeds to step S100, where it is determined that the chance button 7 is operated more than three times. Judge that the button operation failed. In step S102, the LED 60 in the chance button 7 emits red light, and in step S103, a sound effect 4E indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced from the speaker 8. In step S104, the symbol display device 9 An effect pattern (failure effect) 4E indicating that the button operation has failed is reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S91, a symbol fluctuation | variation is complete | finished, and a process is complete | finished.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S83 that the chance button 7 has not been operated, or if it is determined in step S84 that the operation timing of the chance button 7 is not within the validity period of the chance button 7, the process proceeds to step S105. It is determined that the button operation of the chance button 7 has not been detected. In step S106, the reproduction of the effect pattern 4A is continued, and in step S91, the symbol variation is terminated and the process is terminated.

When the effect processing is performed in this way, the player determines whether the operation timing and the number of operations of the player himself / herself by operating the chance button 7 are correct based on the color of the LED 60 of the chance button 7 and the sound effect reproduced from the speaker 8. Judgment of whether or not is possible. Therefore, also in this case, it is possible to realize a new game characteristic in which the player discovers the back button before the back button function is posted on the homepage or the like.
In addition, even if the player does not know the back button function from the homepage or specialized magazines, it is possible to guide the player to operate the back button function to success, and new to players who do not know the back button function It becomes possible to provide an interesting interest.

The presentation operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described so far is merely an example, and various presentation operations can be considered as long as the chance button 7 is used. In addition, the operation timing of the chance button 7 exemplified in the present embodiment, the achievement timing of the back button function, and the like are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily set. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the chance button 7 is operated in a predetermined operation mode, the operation mode of the chance button 7 is different depending on the LED 60, the speaker 8, etc. in the chance button 7. However, this is only an example, and it is possible to notify that the operation mode is different by changing the operational feeling of the chance button 7, for example. In order to change the operation feeling of the chance button 7, for example, a resistance member made of a solenoid or the like is provided in the chance button 7, and the resistance when the chance button 7 is pressed as the operation timing of the chance button 7 departs from a predetermined timing. Is increased so that the chance button 7 becomes difficult to operate. In this way, it becomes possible to inform the player of the difference in the operation mode of the chance button 7 in response.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested to the player using the display screen of the symbol display device 9 that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has some kind of back button function, but this suggestion occurs. As conditions, the number of jackpots per day, the number of consecutive jackpots (so-called consecutive resorts), and the like may be provided. Further, for example, by posting a document or the like that suggests a scene with the back button function in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a play such as searching for the back button may be promoted.

1 is an overall front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus which performs operation | movement control of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the display image displayed on a symbol display apparatus, when the pachinko game machine of this embodiment is a standby state. It is the flowchart which showed the 1st production process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the valid period of the chance button in the 1st effect process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, and the operation detection timing of a chance button. It is the flowchart which showed the 2nd production process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the valid period of the chance button in the 2nd effect process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, and the operation detection timing of a chance button. It is the flowchart which showed the 3rd production process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the valid period of the chance button in the 3rd effect process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, and the operation detection timing of a chance button. It is the flowchart which showed the 4th effect process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the valid period of the chance button in the 4th effect process performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, and the operation detection timing of a chance button.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Frame, 3 ... Game board, 4 ... Dish part, 5 ... Launch lever, 6 ... Front lower plate, 7 ... Chance button 7 for a gaming machine, Speaker, 10 ... Normal symbol display device, 11 ... variable winning device, 12 ... lower start SW, 12a ... start SW, 13 ... upper start pocket, 13a ... upper start SW, 14 ... gate, 14a ... start gate SW, 15 ... big prize opening, 15a ... big prize opening SW , 15b ... Large winning opening solenoid, 16 ... Production SW, 17 ... Electric tulip, 17a ... Start opening solenoid, 18 ... Normal winning opening, 18a ... Normal winning opening SW, 19 ... Out opening, 21 ... Game control board, 22 ... CPU, 23 ... ROM, 24 ... RAM, 25, 26 ... I / O, 31 ... Design control board, CPU32 ... CPU, 33 ... ROM, 34 ... RAM, 35, 36, 37 ... I / O, 41 ... Voice control Plate, 42 ... CPU, 43 ... ROM, 44 ... RAM, 45, 46 ... I / O, 47 ... Vibration means, 51 ... Production control board, 52 ... CPU, 53 ... ROM, 54 ... RAM, 55, 56 ... I / O, 57 ... decoration lamp (LED), 58 ... glass frame lamp, 59 ... side lamp, 61 ... prize ball control board, 62 ... CPU, 63 ... ROM, 64 ... RAM, 65, 66 ... I / O, 67 ... Discharge drive motor, 68a ... Fixed position detection SW, 68b ... Discharge ball detection SW, 68c ... Detection SW, 68d ... Full tank detection SW

Claims (4)

Operation means operable by the player during the game, notification means for notifying the player that the operation of the operation means is effective during the game, and the operation means operated in a predetermined operation mode within a predetermined period And a control means for giving a change to the game operation when played,
The control means includes
If the number of times of operation of the operation means is a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period during which the operation means can be operated and the notification means does not suggest the operation of the operation means, the game operation changes to a predetermined game action. Execute the control to grant
If the number of operations of the operation means is not a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period in which the operation means can be operated and the notification means does not suggest the operation of the operation means, the notification means is used. The game machine is characterized by executing control for notifying that the number of operations of the operation means is not a predetermined number . Wherein if the number of operation times of the operating means is different from the predetermined number, the game according to claim 1, characterized in that notification by the notification means is controlled so as to be different depending on the number of operations of said operating means Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the notification unit is a display lamp built in the operation unit, and is configured to be able to perform different notifications by changing the color of the display lamp . The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the notification unit is a voice output device, and is configured to be capable of different notifications by changing a voice content of the voice output device .

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