JP6024618B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, an operation switch that can be operated by a player is provided, and an operation related to the progress of the game is changed by receiving the player's operation on the operation switch during the progress of the game. It has been.

  Moreover, what is provided with the motion sensor which detects the position coordinate of a player's hand instead of an operation switch is proposed (for example, refer patent document 1). In this gaming machine, the effect relating to the progress of the game is changed based on the detection result of the position coordinates of the player's hand.

JP 2012-142 A

  However, all of these gaming machines are well known, and simply detecting the player's operation and changing the performance is not surprising and cannot give the player a surprise or impact. It was insufficient to further improve the interest.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to further improve the game entertainment by executing a new aspect of production based on player operations.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine that executes a winning game that is advantageous to a player when a winning is obtained as a result of the symbol variable game in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.
Operation means operable by the player;
Detection means capable of detecting a part of the player's body existing within a predetermined range from the operation means in a non-contact state with the gaming machine;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production during the symbol variation game,
After the detection by the detection means, the operation on the operation means becomes effective,
The production execution means
A special performance that suggests the possibility of winning the result of the symbol variation game can be executed,
When operation to the operating means after the the detection by the detection means a predetermined time has elapsed since been performed is performed, Ri executable der the special effect,
The production execution means
The special effect is not executed when an operation is performed on the operation unit before a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection by the detection unit .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the gaming interest by executing a new aspect of production based on player operations.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the effect button 26. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the protrusion operation | movement and drawing operation | movement of the production button 26. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effective detection range of non-contact-type detection sensors 27A and 27B. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of big hit. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the fluctuation | variation display of the effect symbol of the effect display apparatus 34. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit variation pattern table distribution process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for big hits at the time of high probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for big hits at the time of low probability. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern table allocation process for detachment executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for a high probability deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for out of time at the low probability. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a big hit game effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a button effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the first half of a first button effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the latter half of the first button effect process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the time change of the detection of non-contact type detection sensors 27A and B, pre-operation production, operation of a production button, and operation correspondence production. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the first half of a second button effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second half of a second button effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation corresponding | compatible effect and the effect at the time of non-operation. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of the 1st button effect process of a modification. It is an external view when non-contact type detection sensors 127A and 127B are applied to a slot machine 110 of a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the change display of the special symbol and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  In addition, speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 to play various sound effects and inform the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

The upper tray 14 has a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of a game ball within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted in the CR unit, and a ball lending button 24a inserted in the CR unit. And a return button 24b for instructing the return of the existing card. In addition, the upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface, and a body such as a player's hand in front of the game board 30. A plurality of non-contact type detection sensors 27A (non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4) for detecting the presence of a part of the sensor are arranged adjacent to the effect button 26, and a non-contact type detection sensor 27B (non-contact type) A plurality of detection sensors 27B1 to B4) are arranged above the tray 14.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 26 is configured as a push button switch, and various effects are performed when pressed down during the effective period. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the effect button 26, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the protruding operation and the retracting operation of the effect button 26. As shown in the figure, the effect button 26 includes a button case 26a, a button main body 26b having a flange portion 26c that is accommodated in the button case 26a and slides in a vertical direction on a side wall inside the button case 26a, and the button main body 26b on the back side. And a photosensor 26e in which a light emitting element and a light receiving element are arranged so as to sandwich the flange 26c as a light blocking member. When the effect button 26 is not pressed, the button body 26b is positioned upward, and the flange portion 26c blocks light emitted from the light emitting element of the photosensor 26e toward the light receiving element (see FIG. 4 (a)), the photo sensor 26e is turned off. On the other hand, when the production button 26 is pressed, the button main body 26b moves downward and releases the light blocking by the flange portion 26c (see FIG. 4B), thereby turning on the photo sensor 26e and producing the production button 26. It is detected that is pressed. In addition, the effect button 26 of this embodiment is provided with an electric actuator 26f that raises and lowers the button case 26a, and the effect button 26 is moved with respect to the upper tray 14 by raising the button case 26a by the electric actuator 26f. Thus, it is configured to be able to perform a projecting operation that projects more than the normal state (see FIG. 4) (see FIG. 5A). Further, it is also possible to perform a retraction operation in which the effect button 26 is drawn into the upper tray 14 from the normal state (see FIG. 4) by lowering the button case 26a by the electric actuator 26f (FIG. 5). (See (b)). As the electric actuator 26f, for example, an electric motor is used to convert the rotational power of the electric motor in the vertical direction by a conversion mechanism such as a rack and pinion mechanism, a ball screw mechanism, or a belt mechanism, and the effect button 26 protrudes. And a retracting operation may be performed, or a solenoid that performs a projecting operation and a retracting operation of the effect button 26 by electromagnetic force and a spring may be used.

  In this embodiment, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B are configured as “photoelectric non-contact type sensors”, and the “photo-electric non-contact type sensors” include a light emitting unit (light projecting unit) and a light receiving unit. And emits “light” such as visible light and infrared light as signal light from the light emitting unit (light projecting unit) to the outside of the gaming machine. When this signal light is blocked and reflected by a “detected object” such as a part of the player's body, the reflected light can be detected by the light receiving part (reflective type), and the presence of the detected object can be detected. It is configured. The “non-contact detection sensor” is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, and other configurations may be employed.

Next, the arrangement configuration of the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B and the respective effective detection ranges will be described. 1 and 6A are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an effective detection range of the non-contact type detection sensor 27A, and FIG. 6B shows an example of an effective detection range of the non-contact type detection sensor 27B. It is explanatory drawing. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 6A, the non-contact type detection sensor 27 </ b> A has non-contact type detection sensors 27 </ b> A <b> 1 to A <b> 4 arranged on the upper surface of the upper tray 14 so as to surround the effect button 26. Each non-contact detection sensor 27A has a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and is configured to emit signal light upward from the light emitting portion. The signal light emitted from the light emitting portion of the non-contact type detection sensor 27A reaches the range surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 6A, and if the detected object exists in at least a part of this range, the signal light is reflected. The light can be detected by the light receiving unit. That is, the range (effective detection range) in which the non-contact type detection sensor 27A can detect the detection target is within the dotted line range (in the space surrounded by A1 to A4) shown in FIG. With such a configuration, the detection of the detected object by the non-contact type detection sensor 27A is performed,
It is possible to detect that a part of the player's body has approached the effect button 26 within a predetermined range.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6B, the non-contact type detection sensor 27B includes non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4, and detects an operation pattern for operating the effect button 26 from the left direction. Non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 and 27B2 are arranged on the virtual connection line L1 for performing the operation, and the non-contact type detection sensor is provided on the virtual connection line L2 for detecting the operation pattern for operating the effect button 26 from the right direction. 27B3 and 27B4 are arranged. Each non-contact detection sensor 27B has a light emitting part and a light receiving part, and is configured to emit signal light from the light emitting part toward the front side of the gaming machine (toward the front). Yes. The signal light emitted from the light emitting portion of the non-contact type detection sensor 27A reaches the same level as the protruding area of the upper tray 14 and receives the reflected light when the detected object exists in at least a part of this range. It is possible to detect at the part.

  The non-contact detection sensors 27B1 and 27B2 on the virtual connection line L1 are respectively a long distance sensor that detects an object at a long distance from the effect button 26 and a medium distance sensor that detects an intermediate distance object. It functions as a sensor, and it can be detected that the detected object is approaching the effect button 26 from the left direction by detection by the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 and 27B2 and detection by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4. Become. Further, the non-contact type detection sensors 27B4 and 27B3 on the virtual connection line L2 are respectively a long distance sensor for detecting an object at a long distance from the effect button 26 and a medium distance sensor for detecting an intermediate distance object. It functions as a sensor, and it can be detected that the detected object is approaching the effect button 26 from the right direction by detection by the non-contact detection sensors 27B4 and B3 and detection by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4. Become.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the left part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. Display device 40, effect display device 34 disposed in the center of game area 31, center accessory 50 disposed so as to surround the outer frame of effect display device 34, and disposed below center accessory 50 The first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of the game ball and the second formed integrally with the left portion of the center accessory 50 for detecting the winning of the game ball. A second start port 38 having a start port switch 38a (see FIG. 3), an openable / closable tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 39 attached to the second start port 38, and a lower right portion of the game area 31. Grand prize that can be opened and closed 44, a total of three general winning ports 45 having a general winning port switch 45a (see FIG. 3) arranged at the lower left of the game area 31 for detecting the winning of a game ball, and games that have not entered any of the winning ports And an outlet 46 for collecting the sphere. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 below the normal symbol operating gate 32, and a number of nails (not shown) for guiding and playing game balls around the above-described winning holes. Is provided.

  The ordinary electric accessory 39 includes a wing piece portion 39a provided at the second start port 38, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing piece portion 39a. In this ordinary electric accessory 39, when the wing piece portion 39a is upright, the possibility of winning a game ball at the second starting port 38 is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2). When 39a is open on the left side, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 38 in an open state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), which is higher than the normal state. In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece 39a is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second start port 38.

  The special winning opening 44 is normally in a closed state (a closed state) that does not accept a game ball, and in the big hit game (special game), it is easy to receive the game ball by the special winning opening solenoid 44a (see FIG. 3). It is driven to be in an open state (open state). A large winning opening switch 44b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a game ball and counting the number of winning is attached to the large winning opening 44. In the present embodiment, as a process for the big hit game, one round is a time until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 44b counts 10 winning game balls or counts 10 game balls. The winning opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the large winning opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the special winning opening 44 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 7, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and changing a normal symbol and a special symbol display device capable of displaying and changing a special symbol. 42. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 8, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in FIG. 8, the normal symbol display device 41 has a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first stage from the top in FIG. 8), and the left normal symbol display unit 41b. Display mode in which the display unit 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 8), and the display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (Refer to the third row from the top in FIG. 8) and four display modes in which both the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 8). There is. When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device 41 performs variable display by sequentially switching the four display modes. The display is stopped in one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 8), the ordinary electric accessory 39 is held for a certain period of time (for example, 0. For 5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

As shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A special symbol is expressed in a plurality of display modes (up to 128) in combination with turning off. The special symbol display device 42 variably displays the special symbol by sequentially switching the display state when a winning of either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 is detected, and the execution time of the variable display is When the time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode, the big winning opening 44 is opened for a certain time (for example, 25 seconds) as a big hit. In the embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a display unit for the first start opening winning that displays the special symbol when the game ball is won in the first starting port 36, and the second special symbol display unit 42b is The display part for the second start opening winning a prize that variably displays the special symbol when the game ball wins the second start opening 38 is used. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a for winning the first start opening is also referred to as a first special symbol, and the second special symbol display unit 42b for winning the second starting port winning.
The special symbol displayed with is also referred to as a second special symbol. In FIG. 9, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the drawing, the special symbol (the first normal big hit symbol) that becomes the first normal big hit is the display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. 2 There are display modes in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the first row from the top in FIG. 9). In addition, the special symbol (first probability variable big hit symbol) that becomes the first probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. There is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the second level from the top in FIG. 9). The special symbol for the second probability variation big hit (second probability variation big hit symbol) is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right vertical bar segment in the first special symbol display unit 42a are lit, and the second special symbol There is a display mode in which the upper and lower horizontal bar segments and the lower left vertical bar segment in the symbol display section 42b are lit (see the third level from the top in FIG. 9). In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at the time of each big hit is not limited to one type, A plurality of types may be prepared. When the game ball wins either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display is suspended for a maximum of four times for each start aperture. When the change display of is finished, the change display of the special symbol that is put on hold is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, in the first normal jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is performed, and a predetermined number of times (for example, after the jackpot game ends) , 100 times) until the special symbol variation display is performed, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is extended. It is a big hit mode that becomes a state (so-called short-time state). In addition, after the big hit game related to the first normal big hit, the low probability state (also referred to as a low probability mode) where the probability of the big hit determination result is a big hit is low. As in the first normal jackpot, the first winning jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the jackpot 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), and after the jackpot game ends. This is a big hit mode in which a probability change state (also referred to as a high probability mode) in which the probability of the big hit determination is higher than that in the low probability mode becomes a time-short state until the big hit is drawn. In addition, in the second probability variation jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a smaller number of rounds (for example, two rounds) than the first normal jackpot is performed, and after the jackpot game is over This is a big hit mode in which a probabilistic state and a short time state are obtained until the next big hit is drawn. In this embodiment, at the start of the big hit game, a round display unit 43 for displaying a symbol indicating the maximum number of rounds of the big hit game is provided in a part of the symbol display device 40 (see FIG. 7). The round display unit 43 is configured by using a 7-segment display similarly to the first special symbol display unit 42a and the second special symbol display unit 42b. The display mode of the round display unit 43 includes a display mode in which the upper and middle horizontal bar segments and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments are lit (in the form of the letter “F”), and the upper display in the round display unit 43. , Middle and lower horizontal bar segments and upper right and lower left vertical bar segments are lit (lighted in the form of “2” in arithmetic numbers). The former display mode is “first normal jackpot” ”And“ first probability variation jackpot ”as a trigger, and the latter display mode corresponds to a jackpot game round number display as a trigger of“ second probability variation jackpot ”.

The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 10, the effect display device 34 according to the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). The effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball wins the first start port 36 and when the game ball wins the second start port 38. FIG. 11 shows an example of the effect symbol variation display and stop display of the effect display device 34. The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started. When the execution time of the variation display elapses, the production symbols 34L, right on the left The effect symbols 34R and the middle effect symbol 34M are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not match, it becomes a simple disengagement without reach (see FIG. 11A), and the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R are separated. Reach when they match. When the middle production symbol 34M stops with a predetermined reach production and the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L, 34R do not match, the reach is lost (FIG. 11B). )), A big hit is obtained when the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R coincide (see FIG. 11C). The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. Matches.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 34 also displays the first reserved symbol 35a and the second reserved symbol 35b in the display screen. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the first starting opening 36 during the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Are erased in the reverse order of the starting prize. The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the second start opening 38 during the second special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is started. Are erased in the reverse order of the starting prize.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment thus configured, the first start port 36 is disposed below the center accessory 50, and the player can play the game ball in the game area 31 during a normal game that is not a big hit game. By rotating the firing handle 18 so as to flow down to the left (so-called left-handed), the game ball can be won at the first start port 36. The second starting port 38 is formed in the left part of the center accessory 50, and when the time is short, the player can make a left-handed game ball in the second starting port 38. it can. The big prize opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31. When the big hit game is started, the player performs a so-called right-handed shot by rotating the launch handle 18 to the right to the maximum and firing the game ball. The game ball can flow down to the right side of the game area 31 and can be awarded to the big prize opening 44.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, A sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, an effect display control board 91 that controls the display control of the effect display device 34, a launch control board 100 that controls control related to the launch of the game ball, and the like It is comprised by the control board. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, peripheral devices, Peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data between them, an oscillator that outputs a clock for the CPU to perform operations, a watchdog timer for monitoring CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter that periodically generates interrupt signals) Various peripheral LSIs such as a timer circuit are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and wins from the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. A signal is directly input, and a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a winning signal from the big winning opening switch 44b, a winning signal from the general winning opening switch 45a, and the like are input through the relay terminal plate 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40 a that controls display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39 b, a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 44 a, etc. are relay terminal boards 72 is output. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. The decorative drive board 93 that drives the decorative motor 93b and the electric actuator 26f that performs the projecting operation and the retracting operation of the effect button 26, the operation signal from the effect button 26, and the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B are input. An effect button board 94 for inputting the detection signal is connected. The effect display control board 91 includes an image ROM (not shown) for storing various effect images such as an effect symbol, a background symbol, and an effect button image, and a control signal from the main control board 70 or the sub control board 90. Based on this, the effect image corresponding to the game progress status is read from the image ROM, and the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. It is transmitted to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process includes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (S100), a game start process (S110), a normal symbol game process (S120), and a normal symbol-based game process (S130). ), Special symbol game processing (S140), and jackpot game processing (S150). In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S150 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, large winning port switch 44b, general winning port switch 45a, etc.). ) And stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, and various random values (such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc., which will be described later) are updated. Or Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by a switch related to winning a game ball (first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, large winning port switch 44b, general winning port switch 45a, etc.). If it is determined that the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. Information) is sent to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0, but when a winning game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the award ball information is received. The process is repeated until the value becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S120.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S120, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the determination. That is, when the result of the determination is correct, the winning symbol (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 8) is determined to be stopped and displayed, and when the result of the determination is out of the way (from the top in FIG. 8). 1 to 3) is determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set to start the normal symbol fluctuation display, and waits until the fluctuation display time elapses. The variable display time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the short time state. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is the winning symbol, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is set and the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when in the short time state. Further, as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is opened by driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b to open the wing piece 39a to the left. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S130.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game processing of S130, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game processing for the elapsed time (open elapsed time) after the normal electric accessory 39 starts to open. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls have won the second start opening 38. If it is determined that the opening elapsed time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not won the second starting port 38, the normal electric game 39 is temporarily released while the normal electric accessory 39 is kept open. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already won the second start opening 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to the first start port 36 for variably displaying the first special symbol. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has won the first start opening 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). If it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and a random number for determination is obtained to obtain a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. It is stored in the random number storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed by winning the game ball to the first start port 36, or the big hit determination result is the big hit Random display is used when effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display screen of the effect display device 34 due to a big hit symbol determination random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and the result of the jackpot determination being out of place. A reach random number for deciding whether or not to perform the process can be used. Further, the first special symbol on-hold occurrence command transmitted in S208 includes a hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has been won at the first start port 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. To proceed to the next process.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the second start port 38 for variably displaying the second special symbol (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has won the second starting port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment) (S212). When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and a random number for determination is obtained to obtain a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. It is stored in the random number storage area (S216), and a second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, as the random number for determination acquired in S216, the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is determined as in the case of winning the game ball to the first start port 36. Jackpot symbol determination random numbers, reach random numbers, and the like. Further, the second special symbol hold occurrence command transmitted in S218 includes a hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has been won at the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of second special symbols held has reached the upper limit, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped. To proceed to the next process.

Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a variable display (S222), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether any of them is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that a big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process of S150. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number among the second special symbol determination random numbers (big hit determination random numbers) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) is read ( S228), the variable display related process shown in FIG. 17 is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the first special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number is read out from the first special symbol determination random numbers (big hit determination random numbers) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) ( S234), the variable display related process is executed (S236), and the special symbol game process is temporarily ended. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S226 to S236, when both the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols are not 0, the second special symbol change display (digestion of reservation) is executed with priority. Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 17).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is the high probability mode or the low probability mode (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is in the low probability mode, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination random number read in S228 or S234 and the low probability jackpot determination table (S302). When it is on, that is, when the current gaming state is the high probability mode, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit. Determination is made (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 18A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 18B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the same jackpot determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the low probability jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination random number is a value from 0 to 796. The jackpot is set to 60 or 61 (a jackpot probability of 1 / 398.5), and the jackpot determination table for high probability is set to the jackpot when the hit determination random number is a value 60 to 79 out of the values 0 to 796. (Large probability of 1 / 39.85).

When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big hit in S306, the big hit symbol determination random number is read from the determination random number storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determination random number is displayed. Select and set (S310). Here, for the determination of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 19 is used, and for the determination of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, FIG. The big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol illustrated is used. In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 19, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol in the upper left of FIG. 9 is selected. “First normal big hit” (approximately 40% big hit distribution probability), when the big hit symbol determination random number is a value 102 to 203, the symbol in the middle left of FIG. 9 is selected and becomes “first probable big hit” (About 40% big hit distribution probability) When the big hit symbol determination random number is a value of 204 to 255, the lower left symbol of FIG. 9 is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (about 20% big hit distribution) probability). In addition, in the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 20, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol on the upper right of FIG. 9 is selected. It becomes “the first normal big hit” (about 40% big hit distribution probability), and the big hit symbol determination random number is a value 102-22.
9 is selected as the right middle symbol of FIG. 9 and becomes “first probability variation big hit” (approximately 50% big hit distribution probability), and when the big hit symbol determining random number is 230 to 255, the right side of FIG. The lower symbol is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (approximately 10% big hit distribution probability). Thus, in the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the “first probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the second start port 38 is higher than the probability of occurrence of “first probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the first start port 36. The probability of occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the second starting port 38 is lower than the probability of occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the first starting port 36. When the big hit symbol is determined, the big hit variation pattern table distribution process shown in FIG. 21 for distributing the big hit variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is executed (S312).

  In the big hit variation pattern table distribution process, whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is in the high probability mode (S330), whether or not the variation shortening flag is on, that is, the current gaming state is shortened. Whether or not it is in a state (S332), when the probability variation flag is on, a variation pattern table for high probability big hit is set (S334), and when the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is on, the low probability short time big hit The fluctuation pattern table is set (S336), and when the probability variation flag is off and the fluctuation shortening flag is off, the variation pattern table for low probability non-temporal time big hit is set (S338). FIG. 22 shows an example of a jackpot variation pattern table in the high probability mode, and FIG. 23 shows an example of a jackpot variation pattern table in the low probability mode. FIG. 23 (a) shows a low probability short-time big hit variation pattern table, and FIG. 23 (b) shows a low probability non-short time big hit variation pattern table. 22 and 23 show a table storing a small number of patterns for the sake of convenience, but actually a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  When the big hit variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determining random number is read (S314), and the variation pattern is set using the read variation pattern determining random number and the set big hit variation pattern table (S316).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, a loss symbol is set (S318), and the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. Pattern table distribution processing is executed (S320). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

The deviation variation pattern table distribution process determines whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S340) and whether or not the variation shortening flag is on (S342). When the probability variation flag is on, the variation pattern for outbreak at high probability is determined. A table is set (S344). When the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is on, a variation pattern table for low probability short-time deviation is set (S346), and when the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is off, the probability is low. This is done by setting a non-short-time deviation pattern table (S348). FIG. 25 shows an example of the deviation variation pattern table for the high probability mode, and FIG. 26 shows an example of the deviation variation pattern table for the low probability mode. FIG. 26 (a) shows a low-probability short-time deviation fluctuation pattern table, and FIG. 26 (b) shows a low-probability non-short-time deviation fluctuation pattern table. 25 and 26 show a table storing a small number of patterns for convenience, but a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is actually used. Further, as shown in the figure, in the variation pattern table for detachment, a variation pattern table for reach when there is a reach display and a variation pattern table for non-reach when there is no reach display are prepared.

  When the deviation variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach random number are read out (S322), and the variation pattern is determined using the read variation pattern determination random number and the reach variation random table. Is set (S324).

  When the big hit symbol and its variation pattern or the off symbol and its variation pattern are set, the special symbol variation display is started (S326), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S328). The display related process is terminated. Here, the symbol variation start command includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a loss stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 14 to 16, when the special symbol game process is executed in a state where the variation display of the special symbol is started, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is selected in S222. Since it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S238). Since the variation display time is determined according to the variation pattern when determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation display time has passed is determined by the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). This can be done by comparing the elapsed time from the start of the variable display with the determined variable display time. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation display time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped (S240), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S242). The sub control board 90 that has received the symbol stop command transfers the symbol stop command to the effect display control board 91. Then, a stop display time is set (S244), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S246). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that it is during the stop display time, so it is determined again in S246 whether or not the stop display time has passed, and if it is determined that the stop display time has passed, It is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped is a jackpot symbol (S248).

  When it is determined in S248 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S250), and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S252). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing described later. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the time reduction function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S254, S256), and the variation shortening flag is set when the variation shortening flag is on. The special flag game process is terminated by turning off and releasing extension flag off (S258 to S262), and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S150.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S248 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is on (S264). If the variation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S266), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S268). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the state of time reduction (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol). Is done. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the time shortening state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the variation shortening flag is turned off in order to terminate the time shortening state ( In step S270, the release extension flag is turned off (S272), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S274), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the short-time state to the non-short-time state. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to change the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the background for the time reduction to the background for the non-time reduction. Perform processing such as changing. The determination in S268 is executed regardless of whether the mode is the low probability mode or the high probability mode. However, in the first probability variation big hit or the second probability variation big hit, after the big hit is finished, the fluctuation shortening counter is set 10,000 times. Therefore, in the case of these probable big hits, the fluctuation shortening counter cannot normally have a value of 0, and the time-saving state does not end until the next big hit is drawn.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit game process of FIG. 27 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is on, that is, whether or not the big hit game is in progress (400). When it is determined that the big hit game flag is off, the big hit game processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the jackpot game (S402). If it is the start timing of the jackpot game, the number N of opening of the big prize opening is initially set to 0. And the remaining number of rounds is initialized to the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot (S404). In this embodiment, the number of rounds to be initialized is 15 rounds when the type of jackpot is the first normal jackpot or the first probability variation jackpot, and is two rounds when the second probability variation jackpot. If it is not the start timing of the jackpot game, the remaining number of rounds has been initialized, so the process of S404 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S406.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 44 is open (S406), and if it is decided that the big prize opening 44 is closed (not open), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 44. Determination is made (S408). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is opened (S410), the number N of times of opening is incremented by 1 and the remaining number of rounds is set to a value. 1 is decremented (S412), an N-th release designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S414), and the big hit game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening 44, the big hit game process is once ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S406 that the special winning opening 44 is open, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening 44 (S416). This determination is made by determining whether the specified opening time has elapsed or the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment). . In this embodiment, the opening time is set to 25 seconds in any of the first normal jackpot, the first probability variation jackpot, and the second probability variation jackpot. Of course, different times may be determined according to the type of jackpot. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (S418), and whether or not the number of remaining rounds is greater than 0 is determined. Determination is made (S420). When the number of remaining rounds is greater than 0, a big prize opening closing designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S422), and the big hit game process is once terminated. When the number of remaining rounds is 0, FIG. The exemplary big hit game end process is executed (S424), and the big hit game process ends.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 28, first, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 turns the big hit game flag from on to off (S450), and the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, that is, the current big hit is “first probability variation big hit”. And “second probability variation big hit” is determined (S452). If it is determined that it is not a probability variation symbol, that is, the current big hit is the “first normal big hit”, the probability variation flag is kept off and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 times (S454). The probability variation flag is turned on (S456), and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (S458). As described above, when the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times, the time-saving state is substantially continued until the next big hit. When the fluctuation shortening counter is set in this manner, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (S460), the release extension flag is turned on (S462), and a gaming state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S464), and the big hit game ends. End time processing. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91, and sets the background screen of the effect display device 34 as a background for probability change or time reduction. Perform the process.

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90 a of the sub control board 90. The effect control process is performed by repeatedly executing the on-hold occurrence effect process (S500), the symbol variation effect process (S510), the jackpot game effect process (S520), and the button effect process (S530). Note that the on-hold occurrence effect process is such that when the first special symbol hold occurrence command from the main control board 70 is received in S208 of the special symbol game process of FIG. In addition to incrementing, one display of the reserved symbol 35a is added, and when the second special symbol hold occurrence command is received from the main control board 70 in S218, the second special symbol hold number counter is incremented by 1 and This is done by adding one display of the reserved symbol 35b.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 30, first, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 has received the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S328 of the variation display related process of FIG. Is determined (S600). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, it is determined based on the received command whether or not the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit (S602). When the big hit is determined, a big hit effect pattern is set (S604). Then, the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is set (S606), and the symbol variation effect is started (S608). As described above, the symbol variation start command at the time of jackpot includes the jackpot variation pattern, the variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the jackpot stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). The selection of the jackpot effect pattern and the jackpot symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is received from the jackpot effect pattern and the jackpot symbol stored in advance in the ROM 90b as an effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command. This can be done by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop information designation command. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, the off-line effect pattern is set (S610), the off-line symbol of the effect symbol is set (S612), and the symbol variation effect is started (S608). . The command variation start command when the big hit determination result is not a big hit (when it is out of) includes the outbreak variation pattern, the variation time in that pattern (variation pattern designation command), and the outage stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). Therefore, the setting of the off effect pattern and the out symbol is set in the off effect pattern and the off symbol pre-stored in the ROM 90b and the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command and the received special symbol stop. This can be done by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the information specifying command. The processing of S608 is an effect command (symbol change effect start command) for instructing the start of the symbol change effect based on the effect pattern set in S604 or S610 and the stop symbol of the effect symbol set in S606 or S612. Is transmitted to the effect display control board 91, and by the display control of the effect display control board 91 that has received the effect command, the symbol variation effect (the effect symbol variation display) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34. ) Is started.

  If it is determined in S600 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or if the symbol variation effect is started in S608, the symbol transmitted by the main control board 70 in S242 of the special symbol game process of FIG. It is determined whether or not a stop command has been received (S614). When the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect process is terminated. When the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect is terminated. (S616), the symbol variation effect process is terminated. The process of S616 is performed by transmitting an effect command (symbol change effect end command) for instructing the end of the symbol variation effect to the effect display control board 91, and the effect display control board that has received the effect command. With the display control 91, the effect display device 34 finishes the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display), and the stop symbol of the effect symbol set in S606 or S612 is stopped and displayed.

[Big hit game effect processing]
The big hit game effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the jackpot game effect process of FIG. 31, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not a jackpot game start designation command has been received (S700). Here, as described above, the big hit game start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S252 when it is determined that the big symbol game process of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has been received, a jackpot game start effect (big hit fanfare effect) is executed (S702). If it is determined that the jackpot game designation command has not been received, the processing of S702 is skipped and the next The process proceeds to S704. In the jackpot fanfare effect, an effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that the jackpot fanfare screen indicating the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an Nth release designation command has been received (S704). Here, the N-th release designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S414 when starting the big hit game round in the big hit game process of FIG. If it is determined that the Nth release designation command has been received, the Nth round effect is executed (S706). If it is determined that the Nth release designation command has not been received, the process of S706 is skipped and the next process of S708 is performed. move on. In the N-th round effect, an effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that the N-th round effect screen, which is an effect indicating execution of the N-th round, is displayed on the effect display device 34, and the sound corresponding to the screen display is displayed. Is output from the speakers 28a and 28b to output a drive signal to the amplifier board 92, and the drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED 93a is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a special winning opening closing designation command has been received (S708). Here, the big winning opening closing designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S422 when closing the big winning opening 44 in the state of the big hit game processing of FIG. . If it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has been received, the special winning opening closing production is executed (
S710) If it is determined that the winning prize closing instruction has not been received, the process of S710 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S712. The effect during closing of the big prize opening is to send an effect command to the effect display control board 91 so that an interval screen showing an interval from the closing of the big prize opening 44 to the next opening is displayed on the effect display device 34, A drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b, and a drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. Is done.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end designation command has been received (S712). Here, the big hit game end designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S464 of the big hit game end process of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received, a jackpot game end effect (hit ending effect) is executed (S714), the jackpot game effect processing is terminated, and it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has not been received. The process of S714 is skipped and the jackpot game effect process is terminated. In the jackpot game end effect, an effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that a jackpot ending screen indicating the end of the jackpot game is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. As described above, the driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

[Button production process]
Next, button effects that can be executed by the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. The button effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in the course of the symbol variation effect, and is provided with a first button effect and a second button effect. Which of these button effects is to be executed is defined according to the type of effect pattern set in S604 or S610 of the symbol variation effect process in FIG.

  The button effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the button effect process of FIG. 32, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 firstly “based on the effect pattern accompanying the execution of the first button effect based on the effect pattern set in S604 or S610 of the symbol variation effect process of FIG. It is determined whether there is an effect pattern that accompanies execution of the second button effect, or an effect pattern that does not involve execution of any button effect (S800, S802). And in the case of the production pattern accompanied by execution of the first button production, the first button production processing is executed (S804), and in the case of the production pattern accompanied by execution of the second button production, the second button production processing is executed. If it is an effect pattern that does not involve execution of any button effects (S806), the button effect process is terminated as it is. Hereinafter, details of the first button effect process and the second button effect process will be described in order.

First, the first button effect process will be described. 33 and 34 are flowcharts showing an example of the first button effect process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. In the first button effect process, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the operation timing of the effect button 26 has arrived (S900). Here, the operation timing of the effect button 26 is determined in advance for each effect pattern, and whether or not the operation timing has arrived is determined based on whether the elapsed time since the start of the change display of the effect symbol is started. This can be done by determining whether or not an operation timing (such as when a reach occurs) corresponding to the effect pattern has been reached. When it is determined that the operation timing of the effect button 26 has arrived, all the detections of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are validated (S902), and the operation button 26 is pressed (pressed). Is activated (S904). In the present embodiment, the effective period for the non-contact type detection sensor 27A, the effective period for the non-contact type detection sensor 27B, and the effective period for the effect button 26 all occur at the same time, and any detection means ( When detection by the non-contact type detection sensor 27A, the non-contact type detection sensor 27B, and the effect button 26) is performed, only the valid period of the detection unit in which the detection is performed ends, and the valid period of the other detection units continues. It is configured to let you. Further, when the detection means is not detected even after a predetermined limit time has elapsed, the valid periods of all detection means for which the detection has not been completed are simultaneously ended. In this embodiment, “3 seconds” is set as the effective period for the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and B, and “5 seconds” longer than “3 seconds” is set as the effective period for the effect button 26. ing. When the valid period is generated in this way, next, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to press the effect button 26 is executed (S906). Here, in the operation promotion effect, an effect command for instructing display of an image imitating the appearance of the effect button 26 (effect button image) is transmitted to the effect display control board 91, and the effect display control board 91 responds accordingly. This is executed by displaying the button image on the effect display device 34.

  When the operation promotion effect is executed in this way, it is determined whether or not an effective period for the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B has occurred (S908). When it is determined that the effective period for the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B has occurred, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 detect the object to be detected (part of the player's body). Is detected (S910), and if it is determined that the detected body (part of the player's body) is detected, the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are used. It is determined whether or not the detection order of the detected objects is “specific detection order” (S912). In the present embodiment, as described above, the “operation pattern in which the player's body (hand) is close to the effect button 26 from the left” is “non-contact type detection sensor 27B1 → non-contact” on the virtual connection line L1. It can be specified by performing detection in the order of the contact type detection sensor 27B2 → one of the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4, and “the operation pattern in which the player's body (hand) approaches the effect button 26 from the right direction” Can be specified by performing detection in the order of “non-contact type detection sensor 27B4 → non-contact type detection sensor 27B3 → non-contact type detection sensor 27A1 to A4” on the virtual connection line L2. The processing of S912 is based on the detection order of the detected object by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4, and the player's body (hand) in any one of the two operation patterns. Is a process of determining whether or not the button is close to the effect button 26. The “specific detection order” can be arbitrarily set by the gaming machine designer. In the present embodiment, “non-contact detection sensor 27B1 → non-contact detection sensor 27B2” on the virtual connection line L1 described above. The detection order of “any of non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4” and “non-contact type detection sensor 27B4 → non-contact type detection sensor 27B3 → non-contact type detection sensor 27A1 to A4” on the virtual connection line L2. "Is set in advance as a specific detection order.

  If it is determined in S912 that the detection order of the detected objects by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is “specific detection order”, the effect button 26 is usually displayed on the upper tray 14. A “first pre-operation effect” is performed to perform a projecting operation that projects more than the state (S914). If it is determined in S912 that the detection order of the detected objects by the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is not "specific detection order", the effect button 26 is displayed on the upper tray 14. A “second pre-operation effect” that performs a pull-in operation that is more than the normal state is executed (S918). Here, in the “protruding operation of the effect button 26” by the first pre-operation effect and the “retracting operation” by the second pre-operation effect, the sub-control board 90 instructs the decorative driving board 93 to perform a protrusion operation or a retraction operation. By transmitting the control signal, the decorative drive board 93 that has received the control signal drives and controls the electric actuator 26f according to the control signal. Note that when the projecting operation of the effect button 26 and the pull-in operation of the effect button 26 are performed, it is difficult to press the effect button 26, but the pressing operation and the operation detection thereof can be performed.

  Thus, after executing the first pre-operation effect or the second pre-operation effect, the valid periods of the other non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 that have not been detected. Is terminated (S916). If it is determined by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 that the detected body (part of the player's body) is not detected, the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B It is determined whether or not the effective period has elapsed (S920). If it is determined that the effective period has not elapsed, S916 is skipped and the effective period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B is continued, and the effective period is determined in S920. If it is determined that has passed, the effective period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B is terminated without performing the first pre-operation effect and the second pre-operation effect (S916). If it is determined in S908 that the valid period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B has not occurred, the process of S910 to S920 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S922.

  Next, it is determined whether an effective period for the effect button 26 has occurred (S922). If it is determined that an effective period for the effect button 26 has occurred, it is determined whether the effect button 26 has been operated. (S924). If it is determined that the effect button 26 has been operated, an operation corresponding effect is executed (S926), the effective period of the effect button 26 is ended (S928), and the first button effect process is ended. Here, the operation corresponding effect is an effect that is executed in response to a player operation on the effect button 26, and a special effect image (a cut-in image of a predetermined character or the like) corresponding to the set effect pattern. The special sound corresponding to the set effect pattern is output from the speakers 28a and 28b while being displayed on the effect display device 34. In this embodiment, two types of operation-corresponding effects (specific operation-corresponding effect and normal operation-corresponding effect) are prepared as operation-corresponding effects corresponding to one effect pattern, and the operation button 26 is operated before the operation of the effect button 26. When the pre-operation effect (first pre-operation effect and second pre-operation effect) is executed, the specific operation-corresponding effect is executed as the operation-compatible effect, and the pre-operation effect is performed prior to the operation of the effect button 26. When (the first pre-operation effect and the second pre-operation effect) are not executed, the normal operation corresponding effect is executed as the operation corresponding effect.

  If it is determined in S924 that the effect button 26 has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the effective period of the effect button 26 has elapsed (S930). If it is determined that the effective period has not elapsed, the effective period for the effect button 26 is determined. If it is determined that the valid period has elapsed, the operation of the effect button 26 is invalidated without executing the operation-related effect (S928), and the first button effect process is terminated. If it is determined in S922 that the effective period for the effect button 26 has not occurred, the process of S924 to S930 is skipped, and the first button effect process is terminated.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing how the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B detect, the pre-operation effect, the operation of the effect button, and the operation corresponding effect over time. In the example of FIG. 35, a state is shown in which the player places a part (hand) of the body in the vicinity of the effect button 26 along the virtual connection line L1 from the left and presses the effect button 26. The effective period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A, 27B and the effective period of the effect buttons 26 are simultaneously started at the time t1 when the operation timing of the effect button 26 arrives, and the long distance is within the effective period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A, B. Any one of a non-contact type detection sensor 27B2 that functions as a sensor, a non-contact type detection sensor 27B1 that functions as a medium distance sensor, and a non-contact type detection sensor 27A1 to A4 that functions as a short distance sensor (in the example of FIG. 25, a non-contact type sensor) When the detection sensor 27A1) is detected in this order (time t2 to t4), it is determined that the detection order of the detection target is the “specific detection order”, and the first pre-operation effect (protrusion of the effect button 26) Operation) and the valid period of the non-contact type detection sensors 27A, B are ended (time t5). When the effect button 26 is pressed within the effective period of the effect button 26 (time t6), the pre-operation effect is executed immediately before, so that the specific operation corresponding effect is executed as the operation corresponding effect and the effect button 26 is displayed. Is expired (time t7). As described above, when the detected object is detected by the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B during the effective period, the pre-operation effect is executed prior to the operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26. Thereby, since the effect is executed not only after the operation of the effect button 26 but also immediately before the operation, it is possible to give a surprise and impact to the player, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Next, the second button effect process will be described. 36 and 37 are flowcharts showing an example of the second button effect process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. In the second button effect process, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the operation timing of the effect button 26 has arrived (S950). If it is determined that the operation timing of the effect button 26 has arrived, all the detections of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are validated (S952), and the operation of the effect button 26 is pressed (pressed). Is activated (S954), and the designated operation pattern is determined (S956). Here, the designated action pattern designates the action mode of the body (hand) until the player presses the effect button 26, and is the first action pattern in which the effect button 26 is pressed from the left direction. The second operation pattern of pressing the effect button 26 from the upper direction, the third operation pattern of pressing the effect button 26 from the right direction, and the fourth operation pattern of pressing the effect button 26 with a slow operation Then, one of the fifth operation patterns in which the effect button 26 is pressed down by a quick operation is selected and determined by lottery. As described above, the first operation pattern is detected by the detection order of “non-contact detection sensor 27B1 → non-contact detection sensor 27B2 → non-contact detection sensor 27A1 to A4” on the virtual connection line L1. The second operation pattern is detected by the detection order of “non-contact type detection sensor 27B4 → non-contact type detection sensor 27B3 → non-contact type detection sensor 27A1 to A4” on the virtual connection line L2. Can do. The third operation pattern can be detected by detecting any of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 in a state where no detection is made from any of the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4. Further, the fourth operation pattern includes a detection order “on the non-contact type detection sensor 27B1 → non-contact type detection sensor 27B2 → non-contact type detection sensor 27A1 to A4” on the virtual connection line L1 and on the virtual connection line L2. Long-range sensors (non-contact type detection sensors 27B1, 27B4) corresponding to any one of the detection orders of “non-contact type detection sensor 27B4 → non-contact type detection sensor 27B3 → non-contact type detection sensor 27A1 to A4” Whether the detection interval (time) between the sensors of the intermediate distance sensor (non-contact type detection sensors 27B2 and 27B3) and the short distance sensor (any of the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4) is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time. The fifth operation pattern determines whether or not the detection interval (time) between the sensors described above is less than a second predetermined time. It can be detected by a. The fourth and fifth operation patterns can be detected in any of the two types of detection orders described above, and the detection interval (time) between the sensors is the detection target, and therefore overlaps with either the first or second operation pattern. There is a case. Note that the operation pattern is not limited to the above-described five operation patterns, and four or less operation patterns may be prepared, or six or more operation patterns may be prepared. For example, an operation pattern in which the detection order of the detection target of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is the “specific detection order”, the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4, and the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4. An operation pattern or the like in which the detection order of the objects to be detected by the contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is not the “specific detection order” can be included. The determination of the designated operation pattern is not limited to determining one of the plurality of operation patterns by lottery, and one operation pattern may be determined in advance. When the designated action pattern is determined in this manner, the designated action valid flag is turned off (S958), and an operation promotion effect for instructing the player to operate (press) the effect button 26 and notifying the decided designated action pattern is executed. (S960). The notification of the designated operation pattern is performed by displaying a message corresponding to the designated operation pattern on the effect display device 34 together with the operation promotion screen. In this embodiment, when the specified operation pattern is the first operation pattern, the message “Press from the left!” Is displayed, and when the specified operation pattern is the second operation pattern, the message “Press from the right!” Is displayed. A message is displayed. If the specified operation pattern is the third operation pattern, the message “Press from above!” Is displayed. If the specified operation pattern is the fourth operation pattern, “Slowly press!” A message is displayed. When the designated operation pattern is the fifth operation pattern, a message “Press quickly!” Is displayed.

  When the operation promotion effect is executed in this way, it is determined whether an effective period for the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B has occurred (S962). When it is determined that the effective period for the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B has occurred, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 detect the object to be detected (part of the player's body). Is detected (S964), and if it is determined that the detected body (part of the player's body) is detected, the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are used. It is determined whether or not the detected motion pattern of the detected object is a designated motion pattern (S966). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the operation pattern of the detected object detected by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 matches the specified operation pattern determined in S956. By doing. Note that the operation pattern of the detection object detected by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is either the first or second operation pattern and the fourth or fifth operation pattern. If any of the overlapping motion patterns matches the specified motion pattern, it is determined that the detected motion pattern of the detected object is the specified motion pattern. . If it is determined in S966 that the operation pattern of the detected object detected by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is the specified operation pattern, it is determined that the specified operation has been performed. The operation valid flag is turned on (S968), and the valid period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is ended (S970). If it is determined by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 that the detection target (part of the player's body) is not detected, the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and It is determined whether or not the effective period of the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 has passed (S972), and if it is determined that the effective period has not elapsed, S970 is skipped and the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B are enabled. The period is continued, and it is determined in S972 that the effective period has passed, or the detected object is detected by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4, but the operation pattern is designated operation in S966 If it is determined that the pattern is not a pattern, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensor are not turned on without turning on the designated operation valid flag. To end the lifetime of the sensor 27B1~B4 (S970). If it is determined in S962 that the valid periods of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 have not occurred, the process of S964 to S972 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S974.

  Next, it is determined whether an effective period for the effect button 26 has occurred (S974). If it is determined that an effective period for the effect button 26 has occurred, it is determined whether the effect button 26 has been operated. (S976). If it is determined that the effect button 26 has been operated, it is determined whether or not the designated operation valid flag is on (S978). As described above, the designated action valid flag detects an action of the player trying to press the effect button 26 in the action pattern designated by the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4. Therefore, the determination in S976 and S978 determines whether or not the player has pressed the effect button 26 in the designated operation pattern. When it is determined that the effect button 26 is pressed and the designated operation valid flag is on, an operation-related effect is executed (S980), the operation of the effect button 26 is invalidated (S982), and the second button effect process ends.

If it is determined in S976 that the effect button 26 has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the effective period of the effect button 26 has elapsed (S984). If it is determined that the effective period has not elapsed, the effective period for the effect button 26 is determined. If it is determined that the effective period has elapsed, the non-operation effect is executed (S986), the operation of the effect button 26 is invalidated (S982), and the second button effect process is terminated. If it is determined in S976 that the effect button 26 has been pressed, but it is determined in S978 that the designated operation valid flag is OFF, a non-operation effect is executed regardless of the operation button 26 being pressed (S986), and the operation button 26 is updated. The operation is invalidated (S982), and the second button effect process is terminated. Here, the operation-corresponding effect in the second button effect process is a special effect that is executed when the effect button 26 is operated by the player in the specified operation pattern. A corresponding special effect image is displayed on the effect display device 34, and special sound corresponding to the set effect pattern is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. On the other hand, the non-operation effect in the second button effect process is an effect that is executed when the effect button 26 is not operated by the player, and is an operation-corresponding effect that is executed in a disadvantageous manner for the player. Is different. In the present embodiment, the effect button 26 is operated by the player, but the effect button 26 is also used when the player's operation pattern until the effect button 26 is operated is an operation pattern other than the specified operation pattern. In the same manner as when no operation is performed, the non-operation effect is executed. As described above, in order to execute the operation corresponding effect, not only the effect button 26 is operated, but also the operation pattern of the detected body (part of the player's body) until the effect button 26 is operated is designated. It is required that the operation pattern is the same. Thereby, the player can be given an opportunity to actively participate in the game, and the game interest can be improved. In the present embodiment, the effect screen displayed on the effect display device 34 as an operation-related effect is a screen that clearly shows the expectation level of jackpot in the variable display of the effect symbol being executed. In the present embodiment, the effect screen to be displayed is a screen that unambiguously shows the expected degree of jackpot in the variable display of the effect symbol being executed. FIG. 38 shows an example of the operation corresponding effect and the non-operation effect. In the example of FIG. 38, the second operation pattern (an operation pattern in which the effect button 26 is pressed from the right direction) is selected as the designated operation pattern. As shown in FIG. 38, when the operation timing of the effect button 26 arrives during the execution of the reach effect (see FIG. 38A), an effect button image simulating the appearance of the effect button 26 and “press from right!” The message is displayed on the effect display device 34 as an operation promotion screen (see FIG. 38B). When the player presses the effect button 26 from the right within the effective operation period of the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4, the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4, and the effect button 26, the big hit expectation is given as an operation corresponding effect. It is clearly shown (see FIG. 38 (c)), and when the player presses the effect button 26 from the left or directly above or does not press the effect button 26, the big hit expectation is “??”. (See FIG. 38D). Here, when the expected degree of jackpot is shown in an ambiguous manner, in addition to the display that does not indicate the expected degree of jackpot like “??”, for example, “0% to 40%”, “40% to 80%”, etc. The display shown as a numerical range having a predetermined width is also included. If it is determined in S974 that the effective period for the effect button 26 has not occurred, the process of S976 to S986 is skipped, and the second button effect process is terminated.

According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, the non-contact detection sensors 27A and B (27A1 to A4 and 27B1 to B4) having an effective detection range within a predetermined range starting from the effect button 26 are disposed. When the operation timing of the effect button 26 arrives, the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4, the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 and the effect button 26 are generated in an effective period. 26 is operated, an operation corresponding effect is executed, and the non-contact detection sensor 27A1 is operated prior to the operation of the effect button 26 within the effective period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4. When the detected body (a part of the player's body) is detected by A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4, the pre-operation effect is displayed. Row (the first button effect process). Thereby, since the effect is executed not only after the operation of the effect button 26 but also immediately before the operation, it is possible to give a surprise and impact to the player, so that the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, in the operation-compatible effect that is executed in response to the player's operation on the effect button 26, when the pre-operation effect is executed prior to the operation of the effect button 26, the special operation-compatible effect is executed, and the operation of the effect button 26 is performed. When the pre-operation effect is not executed prior to the normal operation-related effect, the pre-operation effect is executed and the operation-compatible effect (special operation-compatible effect) can be related. As a result, the contents of effects related to the effect switch 26 can be diversified and a novel operation effect can be realized. Further, as the pre-operation effect, the first pre-operation effect (when the detection order of the detected objects by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is "specific detection order" ( When the detection order of the detected objects by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is not “specific detection order”, the second operation is performed. Since the previous effect (drawing operation of the effect button 26) is executed, the contents of the effect of the pre-operation effect can be diversified, and the player can be effectively prompted to operate the effect button 26.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and B (27A1 to A4 and 27B1 to B4) having an effective detection range within a predetermined range starting from the effect button 26 are disposed, When the operation timing of the effect button 26 arrives, the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4, the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 and the effect button 26 are generated, and the effect button 26 is operated to the player. The designated action pattern for designating the action pattern is determined, and the designated action pattern determined together with the display of the operation promotion screen for prompting the operation of the effect button 26 is notified. Then, within the effective period of the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are to be detected by the designated operation pattern ( When an operation of a part of the player's body) is detected and then the effect button 26 is pressed by the player within the effective period of the effect button 26, an operation corresponding effect is executed, and the non-contact detection sensor 27A1 When the operation of the object to be detected by the designated operation pattern is not detected by the A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 or when the effect button 26 is not pressed, the non-operation effect is executed (second) Button production process). In this way, the operation pattern of the detected body (part of the player's body) until the performance button 26 is operated by the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is detected. By reflecting the detected operation pattern in the subsequent operation of the effect button 26 (operation-compatible effect, non-operation effect), the contents of the effect relating to the effect button 26 can be diversified, and a novel operation effect can be realized. can do. As a result, the player can be surprised and impacted to improve the gaming interest. In addition, in the operation corresponding effect, not only the effect button 26 is operated, but also the operation pattern of the detected body (a part of the player's body) until the effect button 26 is operated is the specified operation pattern. Therefore, the player can be motivated to actively participate in the game and improve the game interest. In particular, an effect of displaying a screen that clearly shows the big hit expectation level on the effect display device 34 as an effect when the effect button 26 is operated with the specified operation pattern (operation-compatible effect) is executed, and the effect button 26 with the specified operation pattern Since an effect that displays a screen that clearly shows the jackpot expectation level on the effect display device 34 is performed as an effect when the player is not operated (a non-operation effect), a designated operation is performed in order for the player to know the jackpot expectation level. Since the consciousness of operating the production buttons 26 with a pattern works, the game entertainment can be further enhanced.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect button 26 is disposed on the upper surface of the upper tray 14, but may be disposed at any place such as disposed on the lower tray 16. In this case, the non-contact type detection sensor may be disposed by appropriately changing the location so that the vicinity of the effect button is within the effective detection range.

In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A1 to A4 are disposed so as to surround the effect button 26, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and is detected near the position where the effect button 26 is disposed. Any configuration may be used as long as it can detect the presence of a body. For example, it may be integrated into the production button 26 integrally. Further, the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are not limited to the configuration provided in the front frame 11, and for example, the configuration in which the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are provided in the game board 30, or the non-contact type Detection sensor 27B1
It is good also as a structure which arrange | positions -B4 in both the front frame 11 and the game board 30. FIG.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the first button effect process, the projecting operation and the retracting operation of the effect button 26 are performed as the pre-operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect button 26 may be driven in any operation mode, such as performing a rotation operation to rotate, or performing a vibration operation to vibrate the effect button 26. In the embodiment, the effect button 26 can be operated during the protruding operation or the retracting operation. However, the operation of the effect button 26 may be disabled during the retracting operation.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the first button effect process, the drive operation for driving the effect button 26 is performed as the pre-operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound from the speakers 28a and 28b. The LED lamp 93a is turned on, the movable decorative member is operated, the lamp is turned on by placing a lamp in or around the effect button 26, and before any operation is performed. It is good also as what performs.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the first button effect processing, the detection order of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is “specific” as the pre-operation effect for driving the effect button 26. The pre-operation effect is selected by selecting either the first pre-operation effect or the second pre-operation effect depending on whether or not the “detection order”, but the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and The pre-operation effect may be executed by changing the execution probability depending on whether or not the detection order of the contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is the “specific detection order”. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the first button effect process of the modification. Note that the flowchart showing the first half of the first button effect process of this modification can be the same as the flowchart of FIG. Also, among the processes in the first button effect process of the modified example shown in FIG. 39, the same process steps as those in the first button effect process of the embodiment shown in FIG. Omitted. In the first button effect process of the modified example, as shown in FIG. 39, it is determined in S910 that the presence of the detected body (part of the player's body) is detected, and in S912, the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4. If it is determined that the detection order of the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is “specific detection order”, a high-probability lottery is performed (S940), and if the lottery result is a win (S944), a pre-operation effect is performed. (For example, the projecting operation of the production button 26) is performed to end the valid period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 (S914, S916), and the lottery result is out (S944) The effective period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is terminated without performing the pre-operation effect (S916). On the other hand, it is determined in S910 that the presence of the detected body (part of the player's body) is detected, but in S912, the detection order of the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact detection sensors 27B1 to B4 is “ If it is determined that it is not “specific detection order”, a low-probability lottery with a lower probability of winning than S940 is performed (S942). If the result of the lottery is winning (S944), a pre-operation effect is performed and a non-contact detection sensor When the effective period of the 27A1 to A4 and the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 ends (S914, S916) and the result of the lottery is off (S944), the non-contact type detection sensor 27A1 without performing the pre-operation effect. -A4 and the valid period of the non-contact type detection sensors 27B1 to B4 are ended (S916).

In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, in the second button effect process, the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B produce the motion of the detected object according to the designated motion pattern (the designated operation valid flag is on). When the button 26 is pressed, an effect of displaying a screen that clearly shows the expected degree of jackpot on the effect display device 34 is executed, and the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B perform the operation of the detected object according to the specified operation pattern. When the effect button 26 is pressed in a state where it is not detected (a state where the designated operation valid flag is off), an effect is displayed in which an effect display device 34 displays a screen in which the big hit expectation level is ambiguous. The present invention is not limited to this. In the former case, the progress of the subsequent game is advantageously performed for the player, and in the latter case, the progress of the subsequent game is not effective for the player. If aspects performed, it may be performed to effect in any manner.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the second button effect process, when the effect button 26 is pressed in a state where the operation of the detected object according to the designated operation pattern is not detected by the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B, the effect Although the same non-operation effect is executed as when the button 26 is not pressed, different effects may be executed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effective period of the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and B and the effective period of the effect button 26 are generated at the same time. However, the presence of an object to be detected by the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B. If the detection and the operation of the effect button 26 are performed in this order so that at least a part of their effective periods are generated in an overlapping manner, they do not necessarily have to be generated simultaneously. Further, for example, when the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and 27B are generated in advance, and the presence of the detected object is detected by the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and B, the non-contact type detection sensors 27A and B For example, the effective period of the non-contact detection sensors 27A and 27B and the effective period of the effect button 26 may be generated sequentially in this order, such as ending the effective period and starting the effective period of the effect button 26.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the button effect process (first button effect process, second button effect process) is executed as a part of the symbol variation game effect which is an effect during the variation display of the effect symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game may be executed as part of a jackpot game effect. In this case, the button effect can be applied to a probability change promotion effect or a round promotion effect. Here, the probable promotion effect usually stops and displays the effect symbol at the big hit, and notifies whether or not it will be promoted to the probable big hit after the start of the big hit game (fanfare effect, in-round effect, interval effect, ending effect) Production. Also, in the round promotion effect, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot, the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed in accordance with this is notified or not notified at the first round number (two rounds in this embodiment). This is an effect of notifying whether or not the number of rounds will be promoted to the second number (15 rounds in this embodiment) after the start of the big hit game.

  When performing the probable promotion effect using the first button effect process of FIGS. 33 and 34 and the second button effect process of FIGS. 36 and 37, the operation timing of the effect button 26 in the processes of S900 and S950 is from the start of the big hit game. It can be a relatively early time, for example, the first round or the second round. If it is determined in S924 and S976 that the effect button 26 has been pressed, a probable promotion effect is performed as an operation-compatible effect in S926 and S980. Here, in the second button effect process, instead of a screen that clearly shows the jackpot expectation level as an operation-corresponding effect, a screen that clearly shows the probability change promotion expectation level is displayed, and the jackpot expectation level is unambiguously indicated as a non-operation effect Instead of the screen, a screen showing the degree of expected probabilistic promotion in an ambiguous manner is displayed.

When performing a round promotion effect using the first button effect process of FIGS. 33 and 34 and the second button effect process of FIGS. 36 and 37, the first round is the operation timing of the effect button 26 in the processes of S900 and S950. The first round and the final round (second round in this embodiment) can be used. If it is determined that the effect button 26 is pressed in S924 and S976, a round promotion effect is performed as an operation-compatible effect in S926 and S980. Here, in the second button effect processing, a screen clearly showing the round promotion expectation is displayed instead of the screen clearly showing the jackpot expectation level as the operation corresponding effect, and the jackpot expectation level is unclearly shown as the non-operation effect. Instead of the screen, a screen showing the round promotion expectation level indefinitely is displayed. When the validity period elapses without the effect button 26 being operated, the above round promotion effect is not performed, but the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined in advance by the jackpot symbol determination table of FIG. 19 and FIG. Therefore, the round promotion is made through the revival or the like or without performing the rendition.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect button 26 is configured as a push button, but the effect button is configured by a touch sensor or an operation lever, and is operated by the player for the effect. Any operation member may be used as long as it is one.

  In the embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10 and described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a slot machine or a fusion machine of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. The present invention may be applied to other gaming machines. FIG. 40 shows a schematic configuration when the present invention is applied to the slot machine 110. As shown in the figure, the slot machine 110 includes a transparent gaming panel 140 that can be seen in the left, middle, and right turn cylinders arranged in the slot machine 110, and various effect screens as each turn is rotated. Effect display device 134, and the rotation of each cylinder is started due to the operation of the operation lever 118a, and the rotation of the cylinder is stopped due to the operation of the stop button 118b or when a predetermined time elapses. Then, a winning game advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. In such a slot machine 110, for example, the non-contact type detection sensors 127A1 to A4 are arranged so that the effect buttons 126 are arranged below the game panel 140 and the effective detection ranges (virtual connection lines L1, L2) are formed starting from the effect buttons 126. , 127B1-B4 can be arranged.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to “gaming machine”, the production buttons 26 and 126 correspond to “operation means”, and the non-contact detection sensors 27A1 to A4, 27B1 to B4, 127A1 to A4, 127B1 to B4. Corresponds to “detecting means”, and the sub-control board 90 that executes the process of S904 of the first button effect process corresponds to “first effective period generating means” and executes the process of S902 of the first button effect process. The sub-control board 90 corresponds to “second effective period generating means”, and displays various effect screens according to control signals from the sub-control board 90 and the sub-control board 90 that execute the processes of S922 to S930 of the first button effect process. The effect display control board 91 to be performed corresponds to the “operation corresponding effect executing means”, and the sub control board 90 and the sub control board for executing the processes of S908 to S920 of the first button effect process. 0 decoration drive substrate 93 for driving and controlling the electric actuator 26f in accordance with a control signal from the corresponds to the "operation before demonstration execution unit". The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b Return button, 26
Production button, 26a button case, 26b button body, 26c flange, 26d
Spring, 26e Photo sensor, 26f Electric actuator, 27A1-A4, 27B1-B4 Non-contact type detection sensor, 28a, 28b Speaker, 29 Locking device, 30 Game board, 31a Outer rail, 31b Inner rail, 32 Normal symbol operation gate , 32a Gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34L, 34M, 34R effect design, 35a
1st holding symbol, 35b 2nd holding symbol, 36 1st starting port, 36a 1st starting port switch, 38 2nd starting port, 38a 2nd starting port switch, 39 normal electric accessory, 39a normal electric accessory solenoid, 40 symbol display device, 40a symbol display substrate, 41 normal symbol display device, 41a left normal symbol display portion, 41b right normal symbol display portion, 42 special symbol display device, 42a first special symbol display portion, 42b second special symbol display Part, 43 round display part, 44 grand prize opening, 44a big prize opening solenoid, 44b big prize opening switch, 45 general prize opening, 45a general prize opening switch, 46 out opening, 48 windmill, 50 center role, 70 main control Board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame opening switch, 82 ball rental display board 83 Relay terminal board, 84 Switch before delivery, 85 Switch after delivery, 86 Delivery motor, 87 Relay terminal board, 90 Sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 Production display control board, 92 Amplifier board, 93 Decoration Drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 stage button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom pan full switch, 110 slot machine, 118a operation lever, 118b stop button, 126 stage button, 127A1 to A4, 127B1 B4 Non-contact detection sensor, 134 effect display device, 140 gaming panel.

Claims (1)

A game machine that executes a winning game that is advantageous to a player when a winning is obtained as a result of the symbol variable game in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.
Operation means operable by the player;
Detection means capable of detecting a part of the player's body existing within a predetermined range from the operation means in a non-contact state with the gaming machine;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production during the symbol variation game,
After the detection by the detection means, the operation on the operation means becomes effective,
The production execution means
A special performance that suggests the possibility of winning the result of the symbol variation game can be executed,
When operation to the operating means after the the detection by the detection means a predetermined time has elapsed since been performed is performed, Ri executable der the special effect,
The production execution means
A gaming machine , wherein the special effect is not executed when an operation is performed on the operation means before a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection by the detection means .