JP6839062B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

What is generally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a woofer speaker, which gives the player a powerful effect that resonates with the vibration of the woofer speaker and shakes the entire gaming machine. There was a game machine capable of this (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-112184

However, in the game machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the cost is increased by incorporating the woofer speaker.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by giving a player a powerful effect while reducing costs. To provide.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can play a game and control it in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A sound output means (for example, a speaker 27, etc.) capable of outputting a directing sound, and
A vibrating means (for example, a vibrator motor 126 or the like) capable of vibrating the operating means (for example, a push button 120 or the like) and
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the effect image is controlled to the advantageous state by displaying the effect image on the display means is provided.
The sound output means produces a production sound in the first range (for example, a normal range to a high range of 100 Hz or higher) and a second range lower than the first range (for example, a low range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz). Sound can be output,
The vibrating means vibrates the operating means in response to the output of the effect sound at least when the effect sound in the second range is output (for example, the vibrator motor 126 has a bass range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz). When the production sound of is output, the push button 120 is vibrated according to the output of the production sound, etc.),
The operating means
By the vibrating means, and the first state and the first state is capable of being controlled to a different second state,
At the first timing after the start of the suggestion effect, the first state is controlled to the second state, and after a lapse of a specific period after being controlled to the second state, the first state is controlled .
It is possible to be controlled to the second state together with the execution of the operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the operation means.
When the effect sound in the second range is output, the operation promotion effect is controlled to the second state without being executed.
The suggestion effect executing means can execute a continuous operation effect in which the effect image changes based on a continuous operation in which the player repeats one operation with respect to the operation means.
The operating means is controlled to the first state when a continuous operation on the operating means is being executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a powerful effect while reducing the cost.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The vibrating means vibrates the effect device for a period during which the effect sound in the second range is output (for example, the vibrator motor 126 during a period during which the effect sound in the low range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz is output. Vibrate the push button 120, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a powerful effect while reducing the cost.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or the above (2)
A plurality of types of production sounds belonging to the second range are provided (for example, a plurality of types of production sounds in the low range are provided).
The vibrating means corresponds to the output of the effect sound when the effect sound in the second range is output regardless of the degree of expectation controlled by an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. (For example, the vibrator motor 126 vibrates the push button 120 in accordance with the output of the production sound when the production sound in the low range is output, regardless of the degree of expectation of a big hit). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a powerful effect while reducing the cost.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The effect device includes an operation means that can be operated by a player (for example, a push button 120 or the like).
A promotion effect means (for example, an effect) for executing an operation promotion effect (for example, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D) for promoting the operation of the operation means. Further equipped with a control microcomputer 100, etc.)
The promotion effect means may execute the operation promotion effect when the operation means vibrates, or may not execute the operation promotion effect (for example, when the push button 120 vibrates, the push button 120 may not be executed). There are times when the operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of is executed and times when it is not executed),
When the effect sound in the second range is output, the operation promotion effect is not executed and the operation means vibrates (for example, when the effect sound in the bass range is output, an operation that prompts the operation of the push button 120. The push button 120 vibrates without the promotion effect being executed).

According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to know that the vibration is due to the vibration of the operation means because the operation promotion effect is not executed, and the vibration is generated as if the effect sound in the second range is generated. It can give you the feeling of being there. More specifically, even though the woofer speaker is not provided, it is possible to give a feeling that vibration is generated by the bass output from the woofer speaker.

(5) In the game machine of (4) above
The operating means is provided with a light emitting means (for example, a frame LED 28 or the like).
A light emitting control means (for example, a microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means is further provided.
The light emitting control means controls to make the light emitting means emit light when the operation promoting effect is executed and the operating means vibrates (for example, an operation promoting effect for prompting the operation of the push button 120 is executed and the push button 120 is executed. When the frame vibrates, the frame LED 28 is made to emit light, etc.)
When the effect sound in the second range is output, the light emitting means is not emitted and the operating means vibrates (for example, when the effect sound in the bass range is output, the frame LED 28 is not emitted and the push button is emitted. 120 vibrates, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to know that the vibration is due to the vibration of the operating means because the light emitting means does not emit light, and the vibration is generated as if the production sound in the second range. Can give a feeling like. More specifically, even though the woofer speaker is not provided, it is possible to give a feeling that vibration is generated by the bass output from the woofer speaker.

(6) In the game machine of the above (4) or the above (5)
A notification effect execution means (for example, a microcomputer 100 for effect control) that executes a notification effect (for example, a battle effect) for notifying that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state). With more
The vibrating means
The state of the operating means can be controlled into a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a vibration state).
The state of the operating means is changed from the first state (for example, a normal state) to the first timing (for example, the first timing at which the life gauge becomes 0 shown in FIG. 13) after the notification effect is started. It is controlled to two states (for example, vibration state), and after a lapse of a specific period (for example, after the lapse of the continuous striking effective period and the required vibration period shown in FIG. In the second timing (for example, the second timing of hitting the enemy shown in FIG. 13) after the first state (for example, the normal state or the like) is controlled and the first state (for example, the normal state or the like) is reached. The second state (for example, vibration state) can be controlled.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the state of the operating means at the time of the notification effect of notifying the advantageous state which is advantageous for the player. Specifically, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by combining the notification effect and the timing of setting the operating means to the second state.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the upper accessory. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of a button. It is an effect drawing which shows the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of a button. It is a figure which shows the notification effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the operation effect control timing about self-powered continuous hit and automatic continuous hit in a specific continuous hit effect. It is an effect drawing which shows the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of a button.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and a game capable of playing a game. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area 7 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. Further, a game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) capable of instructing operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 125 or the like is provided inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122 (FIG. 4). See) is built-in.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a left-right positional relationship, for example. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

An inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a push button 120 and a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for vibrating the stick controller 122. Here, when the notification effect or the like described later is executed, the vibrator motor 12
The effect of vibrating the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is executed by 6. Further, the vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 5. In this way, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting ball operation handle 5. A mechanism for generating vibration of the vibrator motor 126 or the like may be provided in the vicinity of the ball striking operation handle 5 (or inside the ball striking operation handle 5) so that the vibration is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 5.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 as a display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there are a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

More specifically, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variation display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 9 can be displayed. ) May be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the hit ball launcher enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. , Hold display area, not shown). In the total hold storage display unit, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of displayed images of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). Specify the number of pending memories.) Is displayed. In this way, by providing the total hold storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 repeatedly controls the open state and the closed state repeatedly. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and the position can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to see, and moves to a position that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9).

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

Further, on the upper part of the game frame, a first upper accessory 29L and a second upper part as a movable body that can be projected from the game frame by rotating with respect to a shaft 290 (see FIG. 2) provided in the game frame. The accessory 29R is provided. The first upper accessory 29L on the left side when viewed from the player can be rotated by the first upper accessory motor 30L (see FIG. 4), and the second upper accessory 29R on the right side when viewed from the player. Can be rotated by the second upper accessory motor 30R (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be collectively referred to as an upper accessory.

The rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R can be adjusted stepwise. Further, a first upper LED 29A is provided inside the first upper accessory 29L, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L. Further, a second upper LED 29B is provided inside the second upper accessory 29R, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper accessory 29R. As described above, since the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to prevent the control of the light emitting means from becoming complicated.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper accessory. FIG. 2 shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side of the player when viewed from the player. The rotation angles of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R can be adjusted stepwise with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in four stages of 0 degree, 45 degree, 60 degree, and 90 degree. The operation of the upper accessory is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100. For example, when the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper accessory operates from 0 degrees to 45 degrees when the upper accessory effect described later is executed, and when the upper accessory effect is completed, the upper accessory effect is completed. The object returns to the first 0 degree position. Further, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 so as to emit light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory.

FIG. 2A shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 0 degrees, which is a rotation angle at which the upper accessory does not protrude at all with respect to the game frame. In FIG. 2A, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory is set to 0 degrees, the upper accessory does not operate, and the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. There is no such thing. It should be noted that the effect that the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B leaks from the gap of the game frame may be executed. Further, when the rotation angle of the upper accessory is 0 degrees, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B may be controlled so as not to emit light.

FIG. 2B shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 45 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player, but since the light emitting surface is small even if the brightness is the same, the light reaching the player is compared with the case of 60 degrees or 90 degrees. There are few. FIG. 2C shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 60 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the amount of light reaching the player from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B is larger than that at 45 degrees.

FIG. 2D shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 90 degrees, which is the most protruding rotation angle with respect to the game frame. At this time, since the light emitting surface is the largest, the largest amount of light reaches from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B.

As shown in FIG. 2, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise, it is possible to prevent the control from being complicated by adjusting the rotation angle of the upper accessory steplessly.

Here, in FIGS. 2B to 2D, the operating speed of the upper accessory is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory. Specifically, the rotational movement of the upper accessory is 45 degrees <60 degrees <9.
The rotation speed increases in the order of 0 degrees. In this way, by making the rotation speed different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to standardize the effect time of the effect executed when the upper accessory is operated.

FIG. 3 is a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 3, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game state, the base after the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control includes control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win a prize (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to be satisfied). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 3, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled into a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, and the next jackpot It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue until you do.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received to control the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the control according to the program stored in the ROM 102 in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control microcomputer 100 (or the effect control CPU 101) executes (or the effect control CPU 101) below. (Processing) specifically means that the effect control CPU 101 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on the board other than the effect control board 80.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the first upper accessory motor 30L to operate the first upper accessory 29L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the second upper accessory motor 30R via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the second upper accessory 29R. Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the display of the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B provided on the upper part of the game frame via the lamp driver board 35. The effect control CPU 101 may control the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R separately instead of performing the same control. For example, the rotation angle and the amount of light of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be changed separately. In addition, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be operated alternately or may be illuminated alternately.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 5, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or any type of probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and any of the variation patterns included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is sometimes called a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change state) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, the number is larger than the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change (10 times the number)
The jackpot determination value (referred to as the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change or the second jackpot determination value) is set. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 6 (A). If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 6 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit.

6 (B) and 6 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 6B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 6C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6B, the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination values corresponding to each of the "normal jackpot" and the "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as the jackpot type the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches, and also determines the jackpot symbol in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. To do. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6C is shown in FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

In FIG. 7, (a) shows a table for determining when the normal state is out, and FIG. 7 (b) shows a table for determining when the time saving state is out. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (d) is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 7, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 7 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 50 to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) at which the jackpot appears is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern shown in the deviation time determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the "variation pattern" column of FIG. 7A shows the "variation pattern".
The fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (80 seconds)" is shown to be "a fluctuation pattern of the fourth super reach in which the fluctuation time resulting from the off-display result is executed in 80 seconds".

In the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 7A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, in FIG. 7A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "first super reach". 4 Super Reach ".

All the values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type by dividing them into a plurality of numerical values. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches with any of the determination values assigned to ~ 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in the normal state of FIG. 7A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 7B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out of the normal state and when the time saving state is out of the range, regardless of the number of holds.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 7 (b), the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 7 (a). Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 7 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 7 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state), so that in the non-time saving state, the non-time saving state is selected. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 7 (c) and 7 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be raised.

Further, in the judgment table of FIG. 7 (d) selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained among the big hits, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the judgment table of FIG. 7 (c) selected when the normal big hit is obtained among the big hits. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 8, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 7, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is started (at the time of initial setting by clearing the RAM). The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is restarted (at the time of initial setting at the time of restart due to a power failure or the like other than RAM clear). When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a power failure recovery designation command if the data is saved in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command indicating the total hold storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the total hold storage number designation command is executed at the time of starting the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when executing the start opening switch passing process described later). , Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, when the special symbol variation display processing process described later is executed). The total hold storage specification command and the hold storage number subtraction specification command may also be used. For example, the total hold storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the hold storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits a command capable of specifying the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively, not as the total reserved storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. The total value of and may be specified as the total number of pending storages.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, the type of the jackpot, and the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning. .. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. A value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, these random values are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

The storage of information regarding the start winning prize as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (special). It may be extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol).

As will be described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer in this way is read at the start winning prize and used for the look-ahead notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

When there is a start prize in the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14, it is called a symbol designation command, a variable type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a total reserved memory number designation command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start winning prize designation command, and total hold storage number designation command are stored. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured so that various commands such as the above can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial values (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as a normal symbol hit judgment random number and a big hit type judgment random number used for game control is performed (judgment random number update process: S23). .. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. A first hold storage buffer to be stored, and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a random number for jackpot determination obtained based on the start prize to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these hold storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of storages of each hold storage (4 in this example) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "first" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "second" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the random number for determining the variation pattern), and clocks the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The process of opening the large winning opening (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. It is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S307). The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) is performed (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol). Etc.), a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the above) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each of them. It is used as a random number by being extracted at a predetermined timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707). After that, the upper accessory setting process for setting the operation mode of the upper accessory attached to the upper part of the game frame is executed (S708). Then, it returns to the processing of S702. The upper accessory setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 101 after the power is turned on and after the processes S701 to S707, and the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R attached to the upper part of the game frame. It is a process of setting the rotation angle (opening / closing angle) of. The rotation angle of the upper accessory is provided in a plurality of stages (for example, 0 degree, 45 degree, 60 degree, 90 degree, etc.), and one angle arbitrarily selected from them can be set.

Here, in the initial state (when the power is turned on for the first time or when the power is turned on by clearing the RAM), the rotation angle of the upper accessory does not protrude more than 90 degrees, which is the most protruding rotation angle with respect to the game frame. It is controlled to be (for example, 45 degrees). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object even when the adjustment is not performed.

The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper accessory is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 55 is cleared and the initial operation of each accessory is executed as the initial operation for confirming the operation. When executing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not each accessory is present at the initial position in the detection signal from the accessory sensor provided near each accessory as a detection means. To do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 55, the upper accessory is not set. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the initialization designation command shown in FIG. 8, it determines that it is the upper accessory setting period, and when it does not receive the initialization designation command (power failure recovery designation). When a command is received), it is determined that it is not the upper accessory setting period.

In the upper accessory setting process, the rotation angle and rotation speed of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R are set according to the set angles, so that the shaft 290 provided in the game frame is used. While operating the rotating upper accessory, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object such as a game frame of another game machine adjacent to the game machine or a data lamp arranged on the upper part. ..

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560, and in response to the received effect control command, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like. By controlling the effect devices such as the first upper accessory 29L, the second upper accessory 29R, and the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S700) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of the pre-reading effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Any of the processes S800 to S807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect processing (S700) is a process of determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is a change in the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S806) is a process for controlling the display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is performed on the effect display device 9.
This is a process of performing display control to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and controls to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

[About notification production]
Next, various effects executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a notification effect is executed to notify that the effect control CPU 101 controls the game to a jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state for the player. The notification production includes a battle production in which characters fight against each other and a ally character wins over an enemy character to be a big hit, and a story in which a predetermined story is continuously informed that a big hit is reached when the final stage is reached. There is a production, a character production in which a predetermined character notifies that a big hit will occur. In addition, the notification effect may be provided with an effect other than these, and a plurality of types of each effect may be provided.

In the following, the battle production will be specifically described among the notification productions. Further, in the battle production, it is confirmed that the jackpot display result is obtained when the ally character wins, and the misaligned display result is determined when the ally character is defeated (the enemy character wins). Hereinafter, in FIGS. 13 and 14, a case where a ally character becomes a winning jackpot will be described. Further, the notification effect such as the battle effect is executed in the probabilistic state. It should be noted that the notification effect may be executed not in the probabilistic state but in the normal game state.

[About button mode]
When the battle effect is executed, the state of the push button 120 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a button) as an operation means that can be operated by the player is changed by the effect control CPU 101. In the effect control CPU 101, the push button 120 changes the state of the push button 120 into a first state and a second state by controlling the vibrator motor 126. The first state indicates a normal state in which the push button 120 is stopped, and the second state indicates a vibration state in which the push button 120 is vibrating. During the battle production, the state of the push button 120 changes into a through state and a vibration state. For example, in the battle effect, three timings, a first timing, a second timing, and a third timing, are provided as timings when the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state.

[Relationship between notification effect and button mode]
FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. The battle effect as the notification effect is executed at the timing after the variable display is started and the reach is reached. FIG. 13 shows the execution timing of each effect and the mode of the button in the battle effect. At time t1, which is the start timing of the battle effect, the mode of the button is the normal mode. The maximum continuous striking effective period during which the continuous striking operation from the time t1 to the push button 120 is effectively detected is set to 10 seconds at the maximum.

When the number of times the player executes the repeated hitting operation within the continuous hitting valid period reaches a predetermined number of times, the life gauge of the enemy character becomes 0 at time t2. At the first timing when the life gauge becomes 0, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state continues until the time t3 when the final blow effect that gives the enemy character the final blow is executed. Even if the number of repeated hits does not reach the specified number of times within the valid period of repeated hits, or even if the repeated hits operation is not executed, the push button is pressed for 3 seconds as an essential vibration period from 3 seconds before the final blow effect. 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibrating state.

The push button 120, which has been in the vibrating state, is controlled to the normal state for 2 seconds after the time t3 is reached. After that, at the second timing when the attack hits the enemy at time t4, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. Here, the period from the time t3 of the last blow effect to the time t4 until the attack hits the enemy is an operation valid period in which the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected. Even if the movement of the player is detected during this operation valid period, the state of the push button 120 does not become the vibration state, but becomes the vibration state at the second timing when the attack hits the enemy on the effect screen. If the push button 120 is not operated during the operation valid period, the screen is switched from FIG. 14 (d) to FIG. 14 (e) at time t4, and the push button 120 is in a vibrating state. Such a vibrating state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from the time t4. After that, at the timing when the enemy falls at time t5, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds from time t5.

After that, at the third timing when the victory display is displayed at the time t6, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from time t6. By controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the timing of the victory display at the time t6, it is notified again that the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state at the stop timing of the fluctuation display at the time t7 (not shown). Further, after the time t7, the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

In this way, the push button 120 changes at various timings during the battle effect, which is one of the notification effects for notifying the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous game state for the player. It is possible to improve the interest of the timing to change. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by combining the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is brought into a vibrating state.

Further, the period controlled by the vibration state is different between after the lapse of the first timing and after the lapse of the second timing. Therefore, by combining the control of the push button 120 in the vibrating state and the period of controlling the push button 120 in the vibrating state, the effect can be suitably executed.

Further, of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13, the continuous striking effective period is a period that varies from a maximum of 10 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing of hitting the enemy is an invariable period of 5 seconds. In this way, in the battle production, the range of the production can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, it is controlled to a period vibration state in which the vibration period after the lapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined, and is controlled to the period vibration state of 5 seconds after the lapse of the second timing. .. Further, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit game state. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period and timing for controlling the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that the jackpot game state is controlled.

Next, the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button described with reference to FIG. 13 will be described with reference to the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the battle effect, which is the notification effect, is executed. FIG. 14 is an effect drawing showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (h), the battle effects are executed in this order, and the times t1 to t7 indicate the effect screens at the timings corresponding to the times t1 to t7 in FIG. Further, the display on the right side of each drawing of FIGS. 14A to 14H is a diagram showing a state of the push button 120 on each effect screen.

When the effect display device 9 executes the variation display, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 start the variation display at the center of the screen. When the battle effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the effect symbols are in reach display mode (display mode in which the left and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol and the middle effect symbol is changing). At the timing of, the effect symbols 91 to 93 are moved to the corners of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and the battle effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the battle effect is started at time t1, the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear, and a character that specifies the battle effect such as "battle" is displayed. .. In addition, a life gauge 99 that displays the level of the life (durability) of the enemy character 95 is displayed on the right side of the screen. Further, as an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player, a button image 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed, and a continuous hit operation is executed by the characters "continuous hit" corresponding to the button image 98. It is suggested to do. The mode of the push button 120 when the battle effect is started is a normal state.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the push sensor detects the repeated hitting operation of the push button 120 by the player within the operation valid period (10 seconds), the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95. Is executed. Then, the life gauge 99 of the enemy character 95 decreases with the attack of the ally character 94. The mode of the push button 120 during the continuous striking valid period is a normal state. At the beginning of the valid period, the life will be reduced by a small number of repeated hits (for example, 2 times), but as the valid period becomes later, the life will not be reduced unless a large number of times (for example, 3 times) are repeatedly hit. It should be. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the life gauge 99 from becoming 0 immediately due to the continuous striking operation.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the life gauge 99 becomes 0 at the time t2 when the continuous striking operation reaches the specified number of times (for example, 30 times). Further, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the effect that the enemy character 95 jumps up due to the attack of the ally character 94 is executed. Then, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. When the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the first timing in which the life gauge 99 shown in FIG. 14C becomes 0, it is notified that the jackpot has been confirmed. The push button 120 is continuously in a vibrating state for the remaining period of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds. If the continuous striking operation is not executed within the valid period shown in FIG. 14 (b) or the continuous striking operation does not reach the specified number of times within the valid period, FIG. 14 (c) shows after the valid period has elapsed. It becomes the screen of. Then, at the timing of the screen shown in FIG. 14C, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state for 3 seconds, which is an essential vibration period.

At time t3 after the essential vibration period of 3 seconds has elapsed, the final blow effect shown in FIG. 14 (d) is executed. In the final blow effect, it is suggested that the operation of pressing the push button 120 once by the character "blow" corresponding to the button image 98 is executed together with the character "decide with a single blow". The mode of the push button 120 during the blow effect is a normal state. When the push button 120 is pressed during the blow effect, the effect that the ally character 94 hits the enemy character 95 with the final blow is executed (not shown). The mode of the push button 120 is maintained in the normal state for 2 seconds when the final blow effect is executed.

At the timing of time t4 shown in FIG. 14 (e), when the final blow hits the enemy, the effect of violently shining the screen is executed, and the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At this time, although the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state. The vibrating state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. After that, at time t5 after the vibration state has elapsed for 5 seconds, the effect that the enemy character 95 collapses is executed. At this time, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibrating state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds. The button image 98 may be displayed at the timing of time t4.

After the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state for 3 seconds at time t5, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), a victory display screen indicating that the ally character has made a piece and defeated the enemy character is displayed. To. At this time, the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, but the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibrating state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. It is notified again that a big hit is caused by such a victory display and a vibration state. Then, after the vibration state continues for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop the variable display at the center of the screen by the combination of the jackpot display results. At the timing when the fluctuation display is stopped, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. After that, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 14C, it is notified that the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0, resulting in a big hit. Further, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy is hit as shown in FIG. 14 (e). In this way, after notifying that the jackpot game state will be established, the push button 120 will be further vibrated in accordance with the production development of the battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, and further enhance the effect of the battle effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is being displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, in the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 98. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and combining the push button 120 with the button image 98.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (c), 14 (e), and 14 (g), the state of the push button 120 changes to a vibrating state in response to the effect executed on the screen, so that the execution timing and vibration of the effect Depending on the timing of changing to the state, it is possible to improve the comfort when the game is executed. In addition, the effect can be sharpened by the execution timing of the effect and the timing of changing to the vibration state.

An LED as a light emitting means may be provided inside the push button 120 as an operating means. Then, the effect control CPU 101 may control the push button 120 in a vibrating state and also control the light emission of the LED. For example, in the normal state of FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14D, the LED is controlled to emit white or red light (white is a normal color, red is a color that prompts button operation, etc.), and FIG. In the vibration states of (c), (e), and (g), the LED may be controlled to emit rainbow colors in accordance with the vibration to notify that the LED is controlled to the jackpot game state. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest by making the light emitting mode of the light emitting means different depending on the vibration state of the operating means. The timings of the vibration and the light emission modes do not necessarily have to be the same, and the timings of the vibration and the light emission may be different depending on the jackpot expectation.

Next, a table for determining the content of the notification effect and a flowchart when the battle effect is executed will be described.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a notification effect determination table. In the notification effect determination table, it is determined whether the content of the notification effect is a battle effect, a story effect, or a character effect. The notification effect determination table includes the jackpot notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 15A and the out-of-order notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 15B. These notification effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

The jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A is used when it is determined that the variable display result of the current variable display is the jackpot display result. On the other hand, the out-of-order notification effect determination table of FIG. 15B is used when it is determined that the deviation display result of the current variation display is the out-of-order display result.

In the notification effect determination table of FIGS. 15A and 15B, a total of 100 numerical values of random numbers SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for determining the notification effect are used to determine the battle effect and the story effect. , Is assigned to the decision of character production. Then, in FIG. 15, the number of random value values assigned to each effect is shown in SR2.

In the jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A, data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character effect <story effect <battle effect" is set according to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the notification effect. There is. Further, in the out-of-order notification effect determination table of FIG. 15B, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character effect> story effect> battle effect" is set according to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the notification effect. Has been done.

By setting the data as shown in FIG. 15, the production content is determined so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character production <story production <battle production" is obtained at the time of big hit as compared with the case of losing. Therefore, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "character production <story production <battle production".

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is one process executed by the effect control CPU 101 in the process of the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state (S901). In S901, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state based on whether or not there is a probabilistic state specification command in the reception command buffer. When the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the effect control CPU 101 is (
In S901, it shifts to Y) and S902. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not in the probabilistic state (N in S901), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed in the current variation (S908), and ends the process.

In S902, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is super reach. When the fluctuation executed this time is super reach (Y in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines the notification effect to be executed based on the extracted value of the extracted SR2 and the notification effect determination table based on the display result (Y). S903) and S904. In S903, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result of the variation executed this time based on the display result designation command in the reception command buffer. On the other hand, if the variation executed this time is not super reach (N in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect executed by the variation this time (S908), and ends the process.

In S904, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the battle effect is executed according to the content determined in S903. When the battle effect is executed, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to (Y in S904) and S905. On the other hand, when the battle effect is not executed (N in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed in this variation (S908), and ends the process.

In S905, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit based on whether or not there is a display result designation command related to the big hit in the reception command buffer. When the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (Y in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect and button mode for winning use (S906). On the other hand, if the fluctuation executed this time is not a big hit (N in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect and button mode for defeat (S907). After S906 or S907, other effects to be executed in this variation are determined (S908), and the process ends.

Although FIG. 16 shows a case where the battle effect is executed while the current game state is in the probabilistic state, the battle effect may be executed during the normal game state. Further, in FIGS. 13 and 14, the case where the jackpot display result is obtained has been described, but in S907, the effect for defeat in the case where the off display result is obtained will be described. When a ally character is defeated, the life gauge 99 does not become 0 no matter how many repeated hits are executed within the continuous hit valid period after the start of the battle effect. Further, the push button 120 does not go into a vibrating state in a normal state. Then, the characters "defeat" are displayed after the valid period of repeated hits has elapsed, and after that, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop the variable display in the center of the screen by the combination of the misaligned display results.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, as a second embodiment, various configurations when an automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided will be described. The automatic continuous striking function is, for example, as a function of the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for a first period such as 4 seconds. A function that starts detection of an operation and counts the number of operations one by one every time a second period such as 1.0 second elapses, and the detection is performed as if the push button 120 is repeatedly pressed. Is. Such an automatic continuous striking function may be executed during the continuous striking valid period shown in FIG. 14 (b).

[First modification regarding detection of player movement]
As a first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided and the motion detecting means continuously detects one motion of the player before the detection valid period, An example further including an invalidation means for invalidating the detection of the operation will be described.

In the first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided in the effect control microcomputer 100, the motion detecting means continuously detects the motion of the player's push button 120 before the detection valid period. In the case, the invalidation process for executing the control for invalidating the detection of the operation is executed. If such control is performed, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined production.

[Second variant of detecting player movement]
As a second modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, it is possible to set whether or not to detect as if the player's movements are continuously performed a plurality of times (setting). An example of further providing setting means (setting on the menu screen, etc.) will be described.

In the second modification, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided with the auto-repeated hitting function, the auto-repeated hitting function is performed during a period during which the effect symbol is not being displayed, such as a period during which the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. Makes it possible to execute a setting process that enables setting whether to enable or disable. If such a setting is possible, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player is performing a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and to reduce the interest in the game. Can be deterred.

[Third variant regarding detection of player movement]
As a third modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided and one movement of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period, the movement is continuously performed at different intervals depending on the situation. An example will be described in which it is assumed that the player's movements are detected a plurality of times.

In the third modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, when the operation effect A and the operation effect B having different effect contents can be selectively executed, the operation effect A During execution, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by 1 every 1.0 seconds during the detection by the automatic repeated hits, and 0 during the detection by the automatic repeated hits during the execution of the operation effect B. . Every time 5 seconds elapse, the process of treating as if the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by 1 is executed. By performing such processing, it is possible to produce an operation according to the situation.

[Fourth variant related to detection of player movement]
As a fourth modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided, a determination means for determining whether or not the player's motion is detected by the motion detecting means is further provided when the fluctuation display is not in progress. , An example will be described in which the determination means does not determine that the player's movements are continuously performed a plurality of times even when one of the player's operations is continuously performed. To do.

In the fourth modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 100, in a configuration in which the automatic continuous hitting function can be enabled or disabled, for example, the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled again. When setting the above, once the push button 120 is operated to enable or disable the auto repeated hit function, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped, and if the push button 120 is not operated again, the auto is performed again. Executes control that restricts the switching of the function of repeated hits from being enabled or disabled. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent detection of an unintended operation.

[Example of production control timing for automatic continuous striking effect]
Next, an example of the operation effect control timing relating to the self-powered continuous striking and the automatic continuous striking in the continuous striking effect will be described. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the operation effect control timing relating to the self-powered continuous striking and the automatic continuous striking in the continuous striking effect.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the continuous striking effect, the effective period of the continuous striking operation is a predetermined period such as from the first timing such as at the start of the reach state to the second timing such as immediately before the end of the variation display. (For example, 10 seconds, etc.) is set. Such a predetermined period may be set as a continuous striking valid period shown in FIG. 14 (b).

The period during which the self-sufficient continuous striking can be started is set corresponding to the entire valid period of the continuous striking operation. The automatic continuous striking startable period starts from the lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation, and is the first half of the valid period of the continuous striking operation. Period) The period until the elapse is set. The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started may be started from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation. As the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started, a period after the elapse of the automatic continuous striking startable period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation is set.

During the period during which the self-sufficient continuous striking can be started, the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the self-sufficient continuous striking is controlled to a degree equal to or less than a predetermined degree The self-powered continuous striking high action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the self-powered continuous striking is controlled to a degree higher than a predetermined degree is included. As a result, even within the same period in which the self-powered continuous striking can be started, the action mode (degree of action) of the action effect executed in response to the self-powered continuous striking differs between the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period. As described above, the period during which the self-powered continuous striking can be started is set so that the mode of action of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the operation valid period.

Since the period during which the self-strike operation can be started and the period during which the continuous striking operation is valid are the same, it is basically possible to perform the self-strike continuous striking operation at any time during the continuous striking operation valid period. The production is feasible. During the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the low-action action production can be executed based on the self-sufficient continuous striking. During the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the self-sufficient continuous striking high-action action production can be executed.

In this way, the period during which the self-powered continuous striking can be started is set to the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period in the first half and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period in the latter half. The production can be linked so as to correspond to. For example, during the period in which self-repeated striking can be started, when the start timing of self-sufficient continuous striking is the timing during the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting period, the slow action production by the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting progresses according to the self-sufficient continuous striking. After that, when the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period is reached due to the lapse of the period, the immediate action effect progresses according to the self-powered continuous striking, and the life display of the life gauge 99 is displayed at the timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result. An effect is performed in which the level is set to a value according to the variable display result. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is set to "0" before the derived display, and when the out-of-order display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is set immediately before the derived display. The production is performed to make it a specific level of "1" or higher.

In addition, if the start timing of the self-repeated striking is during the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking start period, the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting is set, and the self-sufficient continuous striking is immediately started from the beginning according to the self-sufficient continuous striking. It is possible to make the life display level of the life gauge 99 a value according to the variable display result at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result.

During the period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, the degree of the action mode (life reduction) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the automatic continuous striking is controlled to a certain degree. As a result, the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started is set so that the mode of action of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation valid period.

During the automatic continuous striking startable period, it is considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer, and the automatic continuous striking can be started. The action effect can be executed according to the repeated hitting operation. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking operation cannot be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, it is not considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started for a predetermined time or longer, and the automatic continuous striking cannot be started. is there. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started, it is possible to execute the action effect in a certain mode of action, unlike during the period during which the self-repeated continuous striking can be started.

In this way, when the auto-continuous hitting that can be started during the auto-continuous hitting startable period is executed, the action effect in a certain action mode can be executed from the start to the end of the auto-continuous hitting, so that the auto-continuous hitting can be performed. Correspondingly, a certain action effect by the automatic continuous striking action setting progresses, and an effect of setting the life display level of the life gauge 99 to a value according to the variation display result is performed at the timing before the derivation display of the variation display result.

The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started and the self-repeated striking low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the auto continuous striking start impossible period and the self-repeated striking high action setting period may be set as the same period. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the automatic continuous striking startable period and the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done. Further, the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started and the self-repeated striking height action setting period may be set to different periods. In that case, for example, at least one of the beginning of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done.

The following configuration may be provided.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that performs a predetermined game.
Motion detection means (push sensor 124, etc.) capable of detecting motion (operation of push button 120, etc.) by the player, and
Execution of a specific effect capable of executing a specific effect (continuous hit operation effect) in response to the execution of a continuous operation (continuous hit operation of the push button 120) in which the player performs a plurality of actions during the detection valid period by the motion detection means. Equipped with means (microcomputer 100 for production control, etc.)
The specific effect executing means is
Based on a predetermined operation (long press operation of the push button 120) different from the continuous operation by the player, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the continuous operation is detected.
In the detection valid period, it is considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the predetermined operation until the predetermined period (the period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started in FIG. 17) elapses, and after the predetermined period elapses (auto in FIG. 17). Even if the predetermined operation is started during the period during which the continuous hit cannot be started, it is not considered that the continuous operation is executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the production by considering whether or not the continuous operation is executed based on whether or not a predetermined period elapses in the detection valid period. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect execution means is
The first action effect (the action effect that reduces the level of the life display on the life gauge 99 at the time of continuous striking by oneself) and the action effect in which the action effect is performed according to the execution of the continuous operation for the predetermined display.
With respect to the predetermined display, a second action effect (an action effect in which the level of the life display on the life gauge 99 at the time of automatic continuous striking is reduced) is performed according to the predetermined operation regarded as execution of the continuous operation. Including
The action mode of the action effect is different between the first action effect and the second action effect (the action effect mode in which the level of the life display is reduced differs between the self-powered continuous hit and the automatic continuous hit).

According to such a configuration, the action mode of the action effect differs between the first action effect and the second action effect, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player can be improved. Can be done.

(3) In the game machine of (2) above
When the specific effect executing means executes the first action effect as the specific effect, the action mode of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the detection valid period (remaining time of the continuous striking operation valid period). During the shorter self-strike high action setting period, the effect mode (reduction mode of the life display level) of the action effect is different from that during the self-strike low action setting period of the longer self-strike operation valid period. ).

According to such a configuration, the action mode of the action effect is different depending on the remaining period of the detection valid period, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player can be improved. it can.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
When the specific effect executing means executes the first action effect as the specific effect, the action scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection valid period decreases (the remaining period of the continuous striking operation valid period). The reduction amount of the life display level in the action production is larger in the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period of the shorter time than in the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period of the longer time remaining in the continuous striking operation valid period).

According to such a configuration, the action scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection valid period decreases, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player is improved. be able to.

(5) In any of the game machines (2) to (4) above,
When the second action effect is executed as the specific effect, the specific effect execution means has a constant action mode of the action effect regardless of the remaining time of the detection valid period (the action effect for the automatic continuous hitting). The amount of decrease in the level of life display in is constant).

According to such a configuration, the variation of the specific effect is enriched, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, as a third embodiment, a case where the upper accessory effect in which the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R operate is executed will be described. In the upper accessory effect, as an effect suggesting that the state is controlled to be advantageous for the player, the effect of the rotation operation of the upper accessory and the light emission of the upper accessory shown in FIG. 2 is executed. Further, in the upper accessory effect, the effect is based on the first pattern of notifying that the upper accessory is operating and the upper accessory is operating on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the upper accessory is operating but the effect is displayed. The display screen of the device 9 is provided with an effect according to a second pattern in which the operation of the upper accessory is not notified.

For example, in the upper accessory effect, the rotation operation is executed at the rotation angle set at the first timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 in FIG. At this time, the LED provided on the upper accessory emits light. In the upper accessory effect, since the battle effect is executed on the screen of the effect display device 9, it is desirable that the effect according to the second pattern is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the upper accessory effect may be set to the protruding position when the push button 120 is in the vibrating state, and may be set to the storage position when the push button 120 is in the normal state. In this way, it is possible to execute the production of the upper accessory according to the state of the push button 120. In addition, when the effect with high expectation is executed regardless of the vibration state of the push button 120, the upper accessory may be in the protruding position from the predetermined timing until the effect with high expectation is completed. ..

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the push button 120 has various timings during the battle effect, which is one of the notification effects for notifying the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous game state for the player. By changing with, it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the push button 120. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by combining the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is brought into a vibrating state.

(2) As shown in FIG. 13, the period controlled by the vibration state is different between after the lapse of the first timing and after the lapse of the second timing. Therefore, by combining the control of the push button 120 in the vibrating state and the period of controlling the push button 120 in the vibrating state, the effect can be suitably executed.

(3) As shown in FIG. 14 (c), in the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to vibrate by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is being displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, in the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 98. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and combining the push button 120 with the button image 98.

(4) The vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5. In this way, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting ball operation handle 5.

(5) As shown in FIG. 14 (c), it is notified that the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0, resulting in a big hit. Further, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy is hit as shown in FIG. 14 (e). In this way, after notifying that the jackpot game state will be established, the push button 120 will be further vibrated in accordance with the production development of the battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, and further enhance the effect of the battle effect.

(6) Of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13, the continuous striking effective period is a period that varies from a maximum of 10 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing of hitting the enemy is an invariable period of 5 seconds. In this way, by providing a variable period and an immutable period in the battle production,
The range of production can be expanded.

(7) As shown in FIG. 13, it is controlled to the period vibration state in which the vibration period after the lapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined, and is controlled to the period vibration state of 5 seconds after the lapse of the second timing. To. Further, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit game state. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period and timing for controlling the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that the jackpot game state is controlled.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, as the fourth embodiment, the relationship between the effect sound and the vibration will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the speaker 27 controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs effect sounds in various sound ranges. Here, the effect sound is a sound output in accordance with the effect using various images, accessories, etc. executed by the effect display device 9. The human audible range is sound in the range of approximately 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Within that range, the production sound of 100 Hz or higher is defined as the production sound in the normal range to the high range as the first range. Among them, the normal range is 100 Hz to less than 4 kHz, and the treble range is 4 kHz to 20 kHz. Further, 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz is defined as a bass range as a second range.

Normally, such a low-pitched sound can be reproduced by a woofer (also referred to as a woofer) speaker suitable for reproducing the low-pitched sound. In the first place, the speaker can emit sound because the sound signal sent from the sound reproduction device is vibrated in the speaker and the vibration is transmitted to the air. When the air vibrates slowly, a person feels it as a low sound, and since it is a slow vibration, it may be possible to experience the vibration. The frequency band that the woofer can reproduce is clearly, for example, sound in the region of 20 Hz to 100 Hz. That is, it can be said that the woofer can reproduce a sound in a considerably low range in the human audible range (about 20 Hz to 20 kHz). Therefore, in a game machine provided with a woofer suitable for such bass reproduction, the player can experience not only sound but also vibration, and can provide a powerful effect.

However, in order to equip the woofer speaker, it was necessary to secure an installation place inside the game machine. In addition, the cost may be increased by providing the woofer speaker. Therefore, it is desirable to be able to give a powerful effect to the player without using a woofer speaker. Hereinafter, in the fourth embodiment, an example in which it is possible to give a powerful effect to the player by the relationship between the effect sound and the vibration without using the woofer speaker will be described.

FIG. 18 is an effect drawing showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. FIG. 18 shows an example of the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the battle effect, which is the notification effect, is executed as in FIG. Further, in FIG. 18, similarly to FIG. 14, the mode of the button changes to a normal state or a vibration state according to the battle effect to be executed. However, in FIG. 18, unlike FIG. 14, an operation promotion effect (a button image 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and “continuous hitting” is performed corresponding to the button image 98. And the effect that the word "blow" suggests that a continuous hit operation is executed) is not executed. Each scene of the battle production will be described below.

FIG. 18A shows the start of the battle effect as in FIG. 14A, and the mode of the push button 120 is a normal state. Further, FIG. 18B shows the continuous striking valid period as in FIG. 14B, and the mode of the push button 120 is a normal state. FIG. 18C shows a case where the life gauge 99 becomes 0 at the time t2 when the continuous striking operation reaches the specified number of times (for example, 30 times), similarly to FIG. 14C. In FIG. 18C, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the effect that the enemy character 95 jumps up due to the attack of the ally character 94 is executed, and the effect sound in the low range is output as the sound effect. Further, the mode of the push button 120 is changed from the normal state to the vibration state by the vibrator motor 126. At this time, the operation promotion effect is not executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

In FIG. 18C, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the low-pitched sound is output. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is vibrating due to the production sound in the low frequency range. Here, the vibration of the push button 120 by the vibrator motor 126 is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 5. During the game, the player executes the game while operating the ball striking operation handle 5. Therefore, the vibration of the push button 120 by the vibrator motor 126 is transmitted to the position where the vibration reaches the ball striking operation handle 5, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 seems to be vibrating due to the low-pitched sound. be able to.

FIG. 18 (d) shows the final blow effect executed at time t3 after the required vibration period of 3 seconds has elapsed, as in FIG. 14 (d). In FIG. 18D, similarly to FIG. 14D, the mode of the push button 120 is maintained in the normal state while the final blow effect is executed. FIG. 18E shows a case where the effect of violently shining the screen is executed at the timing of time t4, as in FIG. 14E. In FIG. 18E, the effect of shining the screen violently is executed, and the effect sound in the low frequency range is output as the sound effect. In FIG. 18E, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At this time, the operation promotion effect is not executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 18 (f) shows a case where the effect of collapsing the enemy character 95 is executed, as in FIG. 14 (f). In FIG. 18 (f), similarly to FIG. 14 (f), the mode of the push button 120 is maintained in the normal state when the effect of collapsing the enemy character 95 is executed.

FIG. 18 (g) shows a victory display screen showing that the ally character has defeated the enemy character, as in FIG. 14 (g). In FIG. 18 (g), it is shown that the ally character made a piece and won, and a low-pitched sound effect is output as a sound effect. Further, in FIG. 18 (g), the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At this time, the operation promotion effect is not executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 18 (h) shows a case where the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop the variable display at the center of the screen by the combination of the jackpot display results, as in the case of FIG. 14 (h). In FIG. 18 (h), similarly to FIG. 14 (h), the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state at the timing of stopping the fluctuation display, and then the gaming state changes to the jackpot gaming state. Transition.

As shown in FIGS. 18 (c), (e), and (g), a push button is used when a low-frequency production sound of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz is output as part of a battle effect, which is a notification effect. The mode of 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibrating state. In this way, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to realize that the vibration is the vibration of the push button 120, and the player can say that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is vibrating due to the output of the low-pitched sound. You can experience the effect of the speaker in a simulated manner. That is, although the push button 120 is actually vibrating, the player can be illusioned as if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is vibrating due to the low-pitched sound output from the woofer speaker. ..

Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of realism as if the woofer speaker was built in without providing the woofer speaker. By combining the output of the low-pitched sound and the vibration, it is possible to reduce the cost of equipping the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a woofer speaker and provide a powerful production. Can be improved.

Further, the vibrator motor 126 may vibrate the push button 120 during a period in which the production sound in the low frequency range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz is output. In this way, by making the period for outputting the low-pitched sound and the period for vibrating the push button 120 the same, it is possible to reduce the cost and give the player a powerful effect. Can improve the interest of.

In the notification effect, the timing at which the bass range is output and the timing at which the push button 120 vibrates do not necessarily have to be the same period. For example, the push button 120 may be vibrated after the output of the low-frequency effect sound, or the low-frequency effect sound may be output after the push button 120 is vibrated.

Further, in FIG. 18, although the types of low-pitched sound produced during the notification effect are not particularly mentioned, there may be a plurality of types of low-pitched sound output. Then, when there are a plurality of types of low-frequency production sounds, the vibrator motor 126 outputs the low-frequency production sound regardless of the jackpot expectation, regardless of which type of low-frequency production sound is output. At that time, the push button 120 may be vibrated according to the output of the effect sound. In this way, regardless of the degree of expectation of a big hit, the push button 120 vibrates when the low-pitched sound is output. Therefore, the vibration is not the vibration of the push button, but the low-pitched sound. It is possible to make the player feel as if it is a vibration due to the output of. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a powerful effect while reducing the cost without providing the woofer speaker.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the push button is executed when the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the push button 120 is executed when the push button 120 vibrates, and when the push button 120 vibrates as shown in FIG. There are times when the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of 120 is not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 18, when the low-pitched sound is output, the push button 120 may vibrate without executing the operation promoting effect that prompts the operation of the push button 120. In this way, it becomes difficult for the player to know that the vibration is due to the vibration of the push button 120 because the operation promotion effect is not executed, and it is as if the vibration is generated by the effect sound in the low frequency range. Can give a feeling. More specifically, even though the woofer speaker is not provided, it is possible to give a feeling that vibration is generated by the bass output from the woofer speaker.

Further, when the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the push button 120 is executed and the push button 120 vibrates, the frame LED 28 may be controlled to emit light. In such a case, when the low-pitched sound is output, the frame LED 28 may not be emitted and the push button 120 may vibrate. In this way, it is difficult for the player to know that the vibration is due to the vibration of the push button 120 because the frame LED 28 is not emitted, and it is as if the vibration is generated by the production sound in the low frequency range. Can give a feeling. More specifically, even though the woofer speaker is not provided, it is possible to give a feeling that vibration is generated by the bass output from the woofer speaker. When the low-pitched sound is output, it is desirable that the frame LED 28 is not emitted and the operation promotion effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to give a feeling that vibration is generated by the effect sound in the lower range.

Further, in the notification effect shown in FIG. 18, the effect sound in the low frequency range may be output at a timing other than the vibration of the push button 120. Further, the push button 120 may be vibrated not only in the low-pitched sound but also in the normal-range sound and the high-pitched sound. Further, the directing sound in the normal range or the high range may be output in the middle of the output of the directing sound in the low range. Further, in that case, the push button 120 may be continuously vibrated during the high frequency output period in the middle of the low frequency period, or the push button may be continuously vibrated during the high frequency output period in the middle of the low frequency period. The vibration of 120 may be stopped.

Further, the low-pitched sound may be output at the timing of various effects during one fluctuation. For example, as various effects, a step-up notice that announces the subsequent reach and jackpot expectation by stepping up the effect screen that is executed before the reach at the start of fluctuation, and a cut on the screen when the reach is reached. It may be possible to develop into a super reach by inserting an in-image and to execute a cut-in notice that announces the degree of expectation of a big hit. Then, the low-pitched sound may be output at the timing when the step-up notice and the cut-in notice are executed.

Further, the high-pitched sound may be executed when the big hit expectation is high. In such a case, the push button 120 may be vibrated while outputting the high-pitched sound when the big hit expectation is high. In this way, not only the push button 120 is vibrated when the low-pitched sound is output, but also the push button 120 is vibrated for some of the high-pitched sound. Good. Similarly, for some of the production sounds in the normal range, the push button 120 may be vibrated.

Further, the strength of the vibration of the push button 120 may be changed according to the output of the effect sound. For example, there is a difference in the strength of the sound even when a low-pitched sound is output. Therefore, when the sound is loud, the vibration of the push button 120 is strengthened by increasing the rotation speed of the vibrator motor 126, and when the sound is low, the rotation speed of the vibrator motor 126 is weakened to strengthen the push button 120. The vibration of the may be weakened.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 has been described as an example of an operating means that can be operated by the player. However, the operating means may be something other than the push button 120. For example, a button that pops out from a normal position to a protruding position with the passage of time, a button whose shape changes with the passage of time, or the like may be used. Then, at a predetermined timing, the normal position may be changed to the protruding position, or the shape may be changed from the normal state.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 changes from a normal state in which it does not vibrate to a vibrating state in which it vibrates at each of the first to third timings. However, the strength of the vibration state of the push button 120 may be switched at each of the first to third timings. For example, the vibration state may be changed from weak to strong at each of the first to third timings. Further, the button may emit light, the button may generate heat, the wind may blow from the periphery of the button, or the like, and the state may be changed at each timing.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 1 is used only when a jackpot display result is obtained.
20 was in a vibrating state. However, the push button 120 may be in a vibrating state at a plurality of timings when the display result is off. For example, when an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed, the vibration state may be set even if the display result is off.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at a plurality of timings during the battle effect of the notification effect. Such a change from the normal state to the vibration state may be executed other than the notification effect for notifying that the jackpot display result will be obtained. For example, the push button 120 may be changed to a normal state, which is a first state, and a vibration state, which is a second state, at a plurality of timings in a simple effect during a variable display. Further, the state of the push button 120 may be changed during the big hit game.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 does not always change from the normal state to the vibrating state, but may change to the vibrating state at a predetermined rate. For example, when a jackpot display result is obtained by a predetermined lottery, the vibration state may be set at a higher rate than in the case where the off display result is obtained.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0. However, the timing at which the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state does not necessarily have to be the timing at which the life gauge 99 becomes 0. For example, the vibration state may be changed from the timing before the life gauge 99 becomes 0, or the vibration state may be changed at the timing after the life gauge 99 becomes 0. Further, the push button 120 may be brought into a vibrating state by a single pressing operation. In such a case, the vibration state may be set at the same timing as the pressing and the timing after the pressing.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 may be changed from the normal state to the vibration state in accordance with the timing at which the upper accessory and the accessory 12 other than the upper accessory 12 operate. ..

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the period during which the vibration state continues from the first timing is the variable period, and the period during which the vibration state continues from the second timing is the non-variable period. However, both periods may be variable periods or non-variable periods, and the variable period and the non-variable period may be interchanged.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of battle effects may be provided. For example, a plurality of ally characters with a high expectation of victory may be set so that one of the characters is determined according to the expectation of a big hit. Further, a plurality of enemy characters having different jackpot expectations may be set, and one of the enemy characters may be determined according to the jackpot expectation. In such a case, the timing and period during which the push button is in the vibrating state may be different depending on the mode of the ally character or the enemy character.

(10) In the various controls shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped in response to the operation of a button, the application is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonuses such as big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB), AT that executes an effect to notify the internal lottery result, RT that the winning probability of the re-game combination is different from the normal game state, The battle effect described above may be executed as an effect indicating control of the ART that has been transferred to AT and RT.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(12) As the present embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the symbol to be variablely displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variablely displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of controlled probabilistic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(16) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

1 Pachinko game machine, 9 effect display device, 98 button image, 99 life gauge, 100 effect control microcomputer, 120 push button, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play a game and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Sound output means that can output directing sound and
A vibrating means capable of vibrating the operating means and
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the effect image is controlled to the advantageous state by displaying the effect image on the display means is provided.
The sound output means can output a production sound in the first range and a production sound in the second range lower than the first range.
The vibrating means vibrates the operating means in response to the output of the directing sound at least when the directing sound in the second range is output.
The operating means
By the vibrating means, and the first state and the first state is capable of being controlled to a different second state,
At the first timing after the start of the suggestion effect, the first state is controlled to the second state, and after a lapse of a specific period after being controlled to the second state, the first state is controlled .
It is possible to be controlled to the second state together with the execution of the operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the operation means.
When the effect sound in the second range is output, the operation promotion effect is controlled to the second state without being executed.
The suggestion effect executing means can execute a continuous operation effect in which the effect image changes based on a continuous operation in which the player repeats one operation with respect to the operation means.
The operating means is controlled to the first state when a continuous operation on the operating means is being executed.
Game machine.

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