JP5784293B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine game value Jo Tokoro becomes available for grant.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, variable display is made variable by making predetermined identification information (also referred to as display symbols) display updated or scrolled, and the predetermined gaming value is obtained based on the display result. There are a number of games that are enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give. The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to enter (winning) a game medium, or an advantageous state for a player. It is only necessary to generate a right to become.

  In such a variable display game, the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, the game machine passing through the start winning opening is detected in the pachinko game machine, the previous variable display game is completed, or the slot machine The display symbol changes based on the start lever being operated, etc., and when the display symbol change is completely stopped, the stop symbol (determined symbol) is in the specific display mode. The game state is controlled to a game state advantageous to the player (for example, a specific game state such as a big hit state in a pachinko gaming machine or a special game state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus in a slot machine).

  In such a gaming machine, a predetermined character appears on a display screen such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) according to the progress of the game, the character is changed, a live-action image, etc. In some cases, various game effects are performed by displaying a multicolor image of the above, outputting sound from a speaker, or blinking a light emitter such as a lamp or LED. Then, a gaming machine has been proposed in which vibration is applied during a touch operation on a display screen by a player, thereby increasing the player's expectation that a game value is given (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-69230 A

  With the technique described in Patent Literature 1, it is impossible to stimulate the player's senses unless the player touches the display screen. For this reason, the content of the production is limited, and the content of the production becomes monotonous, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which diversifies the contents of the production and improves the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the claims of the present application can be given a predetermined gaming value (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probable change state, a big bonus, a regular bonus, etc.) For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine 500, etc., and a value assignment determining means for determining whether or not to give the predetermined game value (for example, a game control microcomputer for executing the processes of steps S225 to S230) 100 CPU 111 and the like) and a game effect means (for example, processing of steps S162 to S166) that executes a predetermined effect suggesting the possibility that the predetermined game value is given based on the determination result of the value addition determination means. CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 to be executed) The stage outputs an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player as the predetermined effect, and irradiates a predetermined irradiation area separated from the gaming machine (for example, an ultrasonic output device 32, An ultrasonic output control circuit 31, a CPU 131 that executes the ultrasonic output setting process in step S620), and a notification unit that performs notification for recognizing the predetermined irradiation region.
(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the claims of the present application can be given a predetermined gaming value (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probable change state, a big bonus, a regular bonus, etc.) For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine 500, etc., and a value assignment determining means for determining whether or not to give the predetermined game value (for example, a game control microcomputer for executing the processes of steps S225 to S230) 100 CPU 111 and the like) and a game effect means (for example, processing of steps S162 to S166) that executes a predetermined effect suggesting the possibility that the predetermined game value is given based on the determination result of the value addition determination means. CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 to be executed) The stage outputs an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player as the predetermined effect, and irradiates a predetermined irradiation area separated from the gaming machine (for example, an ultrasonic output device 32, and ultrasonic output control circuit 31 includes a CPU131, and so on) that perform the ultrasonic output setting process in step S620, the ultrasound irradiation means, Ri changeable der the predetermined irradiation area with the progress of the game, image Image display means for displaying, the game effect means includes effect image display execution means for displaying a predetermined effect image by the image display means as the predetermined effect, and the ultrasonic wave irradiation means includes the effect image display An effect image displaying ultrasonic setting means for setting an irradiation position of an ultrasonic signal corresponding to a position where a predetermined effect image is displayed by the execution means is included .

According to the above configurations (1) and (2), an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is output as a predetermined effect, and is irradiated in a predetermined irradiation area separated from the gaming machine. Thereby, it is possible to give a stimulus to the player's sense in a wider range than before, diversify the contents of the production and improve the interest of the game.

  As an irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal, for example, a position where a player touches a hand to play a game with a gaming machine, such as the vicinity of a hitting operation handle (operation knob), or a front side of the gaming area (player side) It is only necessary to include a position where the player's hand can be located during the execution of the game by the gaming machine, such as in the space in FIG.

(3) in the gaming machine of (1), comprising an image display means for displaying an image (for example, the image display device 5), the game presentation means, as the predetermined effect, predetermined effect image by the image display means Effect image display execution means (for example, the image processing processor 141 of the display control unit 121 and the CPU 131 that executes the special effect image display process of step S619), and the ultrasonic wave irradiation means executes the effect image display execution. An effect image displaying ultrasonic setting unit (for example, the CPU 131 that executes the process of step S663) that sets the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal corresponding to the position where the predetermined effect image is displayed by the unit may be included.

In the configuration of (2) or (3) above, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is set in accordance with the position where the predetermined effect image is displayed. In this way, by stimulating the player's sense in conjunction with the effect operation for displaying the effect image, the correspondence between the effect operation and the tactile sensation can be clarified and the interest of the game can be improved.

The irradiation position of the ultrasound signal given effect images matching the position display, such as space, for example in front of the position where the predetermined effect image is displayed (the player's side), the display of a predetermined effect image A position corresponding to the position itself or a position suggested by displaying a predetermined effect image may be included.

( 4 ) In the above gaming machines (1) to (3) , the game effect means is a stereoscopic image display execution means (for example, an image of the display control unit 121) that displays a stereoscopic image by the image display means as the predetermined effect. A processing processor 141, a CPU 131 that executes the special effect image display process in step S619), and the ultrasonic wave irradiation means generates an ultrasonic signal in accordance with the position where the stereoscopic image is displayed by the stereoscopic image display execution means. A stereoscopic image displaying ultrasonic setting means for setting the irradiation position (for example, the CPU 131 for executing the process of step S665) may be included.

In the configuration (4) above, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is set in accordance with the position where the stereoscopic image is displayed. In this way, by stimulating the player's senses in conjunction with the rendering operation for displaying a stereoscopic image, it is possible to give the player a more realistic impression and improve the interest of the game.

  The irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal in accordance with the position where the stereoscopic image is displayed is preferably a position corresponding to the display position of the stereoscopic image itself, for example, below the position where the stereoscopic image is displayed. It may be a position suggested by displaying an image.

( 5 ) In the gaming machine according to (1) to ( 4 ), the gaming machine includes a photographing unit (for example, a camera 33 or a camera 533) that captures a predetermined region including the predetermined irradiation region, and the ultrasonic irradiation unit includes: An imaging ultrasound setting unit (for example, the CPU 131 that executes the process of step S666) that sets the irradiation position of the ultrasound signal according to the imaging result of the imaging unit may be included.

In the configuration of (5) above, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is set according to the imaging result by the imaging means. Thereby, it is easy to give a precise stimulus to the player's sense, and the interest of the game can be improved.

( 6 ) In the above gaming machines (1) to ( 5 ), photographing means (for example, a camera 33 or a camera 533) that photographs a detection target (for example, a player's hand or finger) and generates photographed image data. When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, or when the big hit effect is started), the effect image suggesting the determination result by the value addition determining means After the execution of the special effect for displaying the image by the image display means is started, detection using a predetermined relationship with the position of the photographing means within the photographing range of the photographing means is performed using the photographed image data. Special effect control means (for example, the effect image displayed by the image display means is changed based on the detection result of the detection object in the area (for example, virtual operation areas VA1, VA2, etc.) In step S523, the CPU 131 and the image processor 141 that execute the special effect control process shown in FIG. 30 and detection area recognition means (for example, a boundary surface notification unit, a recognition member, and a special effect) for recognizing the detection area. The CPU 131 or the image processing processor 141 that executes the rendering operation control by the process of step S621 corresponding to the rendering operation state at the time when the image processing is started may be provided.

In the configuration of (6) above , the detection target in the detection region set in advance in a specific relationship with respect to the position of the imaging means within the shooting range using the shot image data generated by shooting the detection target object The effect image displayed based on the detection result of the object changes. This makes it possible to diversify the production contents that can intuitively understand the relevance to the operation by the player, and improve the interest of the game. In addition, the detection area recognition means for recognizing the detection area enables the player to easily grasp the detection area and improve the accuracy of an operation for changing the effect image.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an ultrasonic output device. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reach determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a production control microcomputer, a display control unit, and the like provided in the production control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a special production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition operation | movement of effect operation state. It is a figure which shows the output setting example of the ultrasonic signal according to a special production pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect image display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ultrasonic output setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the imaging operation | movement with the camera for performing special effects, the setting of a virtual operation area | region, the output operation | movement of an ultrasonic signal, etc. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of operation at the time of execution of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a special effect. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which are mounted in a slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, a lower left portion of the game area), a special symbol display device 4 and a special figure hold display device 25A are provided. The special symbol display device 4 is composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix light emitting diodes (LEDs) and the like, and is a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. Is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such variable display of special symbols is referred to as a special game, and is an example of a variable display game. For example, the special symbol display device 4 variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of a part or all of numbers indicating “00” to “99” and symbols indicating “-” or “...”. To do. The special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 4 are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “00” to “99”, symbols indicating “-” or “...”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. The special symbol display device 4 may be configured to variably display numbers (or one-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “0” to “9”.

  The special figure hold indicator 25A displays the variable display hold memory number (special figure hold memory number) in the special figure game so that it can be specified (special figure hold memory display). Here, the variable display hold storage in the special game occurs when the game ball enters (starts winning) the starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Corresponding to the established start condition when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not established due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state The variable display hold storage is performed. The special figure hold indicator 25A may be configured to include, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, “4”) of the special figure hold storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display device 20 and a general symbol hold display device 25B are provided. The normal symbol display 20 is composed of, for example, decorative lamps or LEDs indicating “O” and “X”, and is a normal symbol (“common symbol”, which is a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each different from the special symbol. "Or" ordinary map ") is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). For example, in a regular game, a normal symbol is variably displayed by alternately lighting decorative lamps or LEDs indicating “◯” and “x”. Note that the regular game with the normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one in which “O” and “X” are alternately lit, for example, a plurality of decorative lamps such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” The LED may be turned on in a predetermined order, or a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−” may be variably displayed.

  The general-purpose hold display device 25B displays the variable display hold memory number (the general-purpose hold memory number) in the normal game so that it can be specified (the general-purpose hold memory display). Here, the variable display hold storage in the usual game occurs when the game ball passes through the gate 41 provided in the game area. That is, when the condition for executing the variable display of the usual game is established, but the condition for starting the usual game is not established, the pending game is stored. The common figure hold indicator 25B may be configured to include, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, “4”) of the common figure reserved storage number.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, each can be identified in a decorative symbol display area which is a variable display section divided into a plurality (for example, three) corresponding to variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. A decorative pattern which is a plurality of types of identification information is variably displayed.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of the special symbol variation by the special symbol display device 4 in the special symbol game, the variation of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas ( For example, the scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the special symbol game using the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed. Derived and displayed final decorative symbols are displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means stopping the variable display by displaying the identification information such as decorative symbols in a stopped manner (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display).

  In the image display device 5, a plurality of decorative symbol display areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. In the effect control microcomputer 120, when the special symbol display device 4 is executing variable display of the special symbol, the image display device 5 executes the effect display along with the variable display. It can make it easier to grasp.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are a plurality of types (for example, eight types) of prepared symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”). Alternatively, Chinese numerals “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. May be a decoration image indicating a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  While the decorative symbols are changing, the scroll display that flows from the top to the bottom, for example, from the smallest symbol number to the largest symbol number in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. When the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. In at least one of a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, a “left” decorative symbol display area), the symbol number is the smallest by scrolling from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the decorative symbol is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area may be arranged. The start winning memory display area displays the variable display holding memory number (special drawing holding memory number) in the special game so as to be specified. As an example, the start winning memory display area is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. . When the start condition of the special game is established based on the game ball entering the start winning opening, one of the display parts that are normally hidden (transparent color) (for example, hidden) The display part at the left end of the displayed parts is changed to a predetermined color (for example, blue). Thereafter, when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied, for example, the display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved to the left one by one. In the start winning memory display area, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed to allow the player or the like to recognize the special figure reserved memory number.

  The image display device 5 may include a configuration for displaying the effect image as a stereoscopic image (three-dimensional image) as well as a configuration for displaying the effect image as a planar image (two-dimensional image). As an example, as shown in FIG. 2, corresponding to the display area of the image display device 5, a display panel 5 </ b> A constituting the display surface and a light beam control member on which light (radiated light) emitted from the display panel 5 </ b> A enters 5B may be arranged. The image display device 5 is, for example, a binocular system, a multi-lens system, a super multi-view system, or an aerial image system such as a parallax barrier system, a lenticular system, an integral photography system (integral imaging system), or a holography system. It is sufficient that a stereoscopic image can be displayed by an arbitrary stereoscopic display method.

  The display panel 5A of the image display device 5 only needs to use a flat display panel (FDP) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The light beam control member 5B of the image display device 5 may be any member that uses, for example, a lens array sheet or a pinhole array sheet. For example, slits for parallax barriers, lenticular lenses (cylindrical lenses), fly-eye lenses, microlenses, pinholes, or other diffractive optical elements may be arranged in the light beam control member 5B in an array. .

  In the image display device 5, for example, the polarization direction of light emitted from the display panel 5A is adjusted, the pixel position at which light is emitted on the display panel 5A is switched, and the generation processing of the image displayed on the display panel 5A is different. Or switching the transmission characteristics of light in the light beam control member 5B to switch between the display of a planar image (two-dimensional image) and the display of a stereoscopic image (three-dimensional image) in part or all of the display area. You may be able to do that. In addition, the light beam control member 5B is moved to the front surface of the display panel 5A and retracted from the front surface of the display panel 5A. On the other hand, when displaying a planar image (two-dimensional image), by retracting the light beam control member 5B, the display of the planar image (two-dimensional image) and the stereoscopic image (two-dimensional image) are partially or entirely displayed in the image display device 5. The display of the (three-dimensional image) may be switched.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6 is provided. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a starting prize opening. As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6, the movable wing piece is in a vertical state when the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory is in an off state, so that the game ball is not normally allowed to enter the start winning opening. It becomes a state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6, the expansion of the game ball is easy to enter the start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is turned on. It becomes an open state.

  A game ball (starting winning ball) that has entered the starting winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6 is detected by, for example, a starting port switch 22 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the start port switch 22, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). If it is less than that, the start condition for executing the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design is established.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, an opening / closing plate serving as a large winning opening door is opened / closed by a solenoid 82 for a special electric accessory shown in FIG. 4, and the opening / closing plate is used to change between a closed state and an open state. It is a special electric accessory that forms a prize opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the open / close plate closes the large winning opening when the solenoid 82 for the special electric accessory is in the OFF state. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the open / close plate opens the large winning opening when the solenoid 82 for the special electric accessory is on.

  A game ball (large winning ball) that has entered the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative lamp, LED, or the like may be arranged around or inside each structure (for example, the normal variable winning ball device 6, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  The frame 3 for gaming machines is provided with a glass door frame formed in a frame shape so as to be opened and closed. The glass door frame is provided with a circular see-through window as an opening that can almost see through the game area of the game board 2 (at least the game area can be visually recognized). ) Glass plate or the like. An upper plate forming member is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame. The upper plate forming member serves as a tray (medium storage unit) that stores (stores) game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be able to be supplied to a ball hitting device. Form an upper dish. A lower plate forming member is provided below the upper plate forming member. The lower dish forming member forms a lower dish that stores (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper dish so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  An operation button 30 that allows the player to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) may be provided at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate forming member. The operation button 30 may be a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's instruction operation on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection unit 31 shown in FIG.

  Instead of the operation button 30 or together with the operation button 30, for example, in the lower plate forming member, the player holds and tilts to a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the center position of the lower plate). An operable stick controller may be attached. The stick controller includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod). . The trigger button allows a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). It suffices to be configured. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the body of the lower plate in the lower part of the stick controller. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller in the lower plate is not limited to the central portion of the lower plate, and may be a position close to either the left or right.

  The attachment position of the stick controller and the operation button 30 only needs to be in a vertical positional relationship in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the stick controller and the operation button 30 as the position which moved to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the stick controller and the operation button 30 may not be in the vertical relationship but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, an upper portion of the image display device 5), a camera 33 is provided for photographing a predetermined range (shooting range) in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (front side). Yes. The camera 33 is configured by using a solid-state imaging device such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, and receives incident light from an object to be photographed (also simply referred to as “object”). Captured image data is generated by converting it into an electrical signal. The camera 33 may use a passive sensor system in which natural light reflected by an object to be photographed is incident, and infrared, ultraviolet or visible light output from a predetermined light emitting member (transmitter). Or the like may be used to irradiate an object to be imaged and the reflected light is used. Further, the camera 33 may be a camera that is incident through a part or all of the object to be photographed, as in the case of irradiating X-rays, for example. The camera 33 may be configured as a single imaging device, or may be configured as a plurality of imaging devices arranged at predetermined positions on the surface (front surface) or the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. There may be. Instead of the camera 33 or together with the camera 33, for example, a device such as UWB (Ultra-WideBand) pulse radar that can observe the surface shape of an object by transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves may be used. Furthermore, instead of the camera 33 that detects an electromagnetic wave such as infrared rays, ultraviolet rays, or visible light as an incident signal, an apparatus that can detect an electromagnetic wave other than the electromagnetic wave as an incident signal may be used together with the camera 33, for example.

  The glass door frame of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R, for example, at predetermined positions around the circular see-through window. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, each of the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R includes a transducer array in which a plurality of ultrasonic transducers 32A are continuously arranged on a predetermined plane, and an ultrasonic transducer drive circuit 32B. As long as it is configured. Each of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers 32A may be an electric ultrasonic transducer that is configured using a piezoelectric ceramic material (for example, a PZT element). The plurality of ultrasonic transducers 32A may be arranged in a lattice shape as shown in FIG. 3, for example, or may be arranged in a concentric octagon shape, for example.

  The ultrasonic transducer drive circuit 32B generates an electrical signal to be transmitted to each of the multiple ultrasonic transducers 32A based on the ultrasonic output control signal transmitted from the ultrasonic output control circuit 31. At this time, by changing the frequency and amplitude of the electric signals respectively supplied to the plurality of ultrasonic transducers 32A, the characteristics of the tactile sensation given to the player's skin (for example, “smooth”, “gritty”, “trick”). , “Bull bull”, “dosundsun”, “rattling”, “tokotoko”, “fluffy”, etc.). The ultrasonic output control circuit 31 may generate an ultrasonic output control signal based on the ultrasonic output command signal transmitted from the effect control board 12. As described above, the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R output ultrasonic signals for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player.

  In addition, the ultrasonic transducer drive circuit 32B adjusts the phase of the electrical signal supplied to each of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers 32A, and the like, thereby focusing the ultrasonic signals output from the plurality of ultrasonic transducers 32A. It is only necessary that the position can be controlled to be changeable. The ultrasonic signals output from the plural ultrasonic transducers 32A can give the strongest impact to the player's skin and the like at the focal positions where the phases match each other. Note that each of the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R may include an acoustic lens for focusing the ultrasonic signal. In this case, the ultrasonic transducer drive circuit 32B may be configured to be able to change the focal position of the ultrasonic signal by adjusting the position and direction of the acoustic lens. The focal position of the ultrasonic signal is controlled so as to coincide with the irradiation position as a target position for irradiating the ultrasonic signal within a predetermined irradiation area separated from the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the ultrasonic signals output (radiated) from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R propagate through the space and reach the skin surface of the player, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signals is the pachinko gaming machine 1. It can be set in a space separated from.

  It should be noted that instead of or together with the configuration in which the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R are provided at predetermined positions in the glass door frame of the gaming machine frame 3, the upper plate forming member and the lower plate forming member, for example, You may arrange | position an ultrasonic output device in the predetermined position between. From the ultrasonic output device arranged here, for example, a player's hand trying to touch a game ball stored in the lower plate, a player's hand holding a stick controller provided on the lower plate forming member, or An ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation may be output toward a player's hand or the like inserted in a predetermined space formed between the upper plate forming member and the lower plate forming member.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common symbol) is stopped and displayed by, for example, a decorative lamp or LED indicating “◯” being lit as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ It is "per common figure". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, by turning on a decoration lamp or LED indicating “×” as a fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “normal symbol”. It will be “losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6 is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the starting ball is detected by the starting port switch 22 shown in FIG. The special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is started based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied due to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Then, after the special symbol variable display is started, when a predetermined time as the special symbol variation time elapses, a definite special symbol (special symbol display result) as a special symbol variable display result is derived and displayed. That is, the special figure variation time is a time required (variable display time) from when the special symbol variable display is started in the special game until the fixed special symbol resulting in the variable display is derived and displayed. If a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped, it will be “small hit”. If a special symbol other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game is “lost”. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “11”, “33”, and “77” are the big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “22” are the small hit symbols, and “−−” The symbol shown is a lost pattern.

  In this embodiment, among the numbers indicating “11”, “33” and “77” which are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the numbers “33” and “77” is the 15-round jackpot symbol, and “11” A special symbol indicating the number of 2 is a round-hit symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as a multi-round gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the player by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game for changing to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the open cycle of the big winning opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, 15 prize ball payouts are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round game. A period for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (a period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. Become. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of round games executed is the second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. Note that in the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round game to be the second round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in a two-round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In a two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round game, by changing a predetermined winning port serving as a big winning port from a closed state to an open state, etc. Alternatively, the state may be changed from the second state, which is disadvantageous for the player, to the first state, which is advantageous for the player, and returned to the second state after a predetermined period (the first period or the second period) has elapsed.

  In such a two-round big win state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls will be obtained, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds) Short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a prize ball payout is not substantially obtained. The big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the number of round games executed as compared to the big hit gaming state as the multiple round specific gaming state. While the specific gaming state and the multi-round specific gaming state are the same, in the small round specific gaming state, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) for opening the big prize opening is the upper limit period (for example, the multi-round specific gaming state) 29 seconds). In other words, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round game is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, It is sufficient that the number of game executions is at least one of the second round numbers smaller than the first round number in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “33” and “77” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “33” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, time reduction control is performed in which the variable symbol variable display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state Controlled. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “33”, the 15-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot game state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is not probable. It is called a jackpot symbol (also called “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probability variable big hit symbol out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols showing the numbers of “33” and “77” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol showing the number of “77” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the state is over, or after the two round jackpot state has ended based on the special symbol showing the number “11” that will be a two round jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, As one of the special gaming states different from the normal state, for example, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time reduction control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. Controlled. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the special symbol indicating the number “77”, the 15 round jackpot symbol controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a symbol. Like the special symbol indicating the number “11”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is called. Further, the fact that the probability variable big hit symbol of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R probability big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “2R probability variable big hit”).

  Note that the 15-round jackpot symbols “33” and “77” and the 2-round jackpot symbol “11” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”). In addition, after the two-round big hit state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “11”, which becomes the two-round big hit symbol, being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the control is performed to change to a probable change state. While performing the setting, the setting for controlling to the short time state may be set so as to be continuously controlled to the state before the two round big hit state. Such a setting makes it difficult to distinguish between the case where the “big hit” is achieved and the case where the variable display result is “small” as will be described later. The player can have a sense of expectation of becoming.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “22” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed until the second number of times (the number of executions equal to the second round number) is reached. Is done. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two round big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Control may be performed so that at least one of the number of times is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state in each round game in the two round big hit state, the same as in the two round big hit state even in the small hit game state In this manner, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Such as control for making the tilt control time longer than in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts in comparison with that in the normal state so that the game ball can easily enter the start winning opening, Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control that is advantageous for the player by making it easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the start winning opening is increased in the frequency of being in the expanded opening state more than when the high opening control is not being performed. As a result, the start condition for executing the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is easily established, and the special graphic game can be frequently executed until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. .

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in response to the start of the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4. Is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. Decorative symbols are displayed in the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “decorative” decorative symbol display area) that has not yet been stopped when decorative symbols (for example, decorative symbols indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) are stopped. The display state is changing, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, or “right” decoration symbol display area is synchronized with the decoration symbol forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Is in the display state.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the playback display of the moving image, and the change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply “reach effect”). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the electric decoration member such as the game effect lamp 9, and the ultrasonic output device 32L. , 32C, 32R may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before reaching the reach state. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach A to super reach D are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach A to super reach D appears, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, by displaying an effect image such as a predetermined character image or message image, the decorative design is different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player that the variable display state may become a reach state or that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The display operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol is reached after the variable symbol display starts in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. Anything may be executed (started) before (before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. As a specific example, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “character notice” and “operation notice” may be set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “character notice”, an effect display in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design, for example. Here, as the display of the character image, a character image that is separate from the decorative design may be displayed statically or in motion (animation display), or a character image that is variably displayed integrally with the decorative design. The display may be an operation display (animation display) in a display form different from the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, for example, display of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed in response to the detection of a predetermined action as an operation action by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbol The production operation is changed by changing the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, a predetermined effect operation serving as an operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of decorative symbols. For example, the operation promotion effect may be an effect that prompts the player to perform a predetermined action by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position in the display area of the image display device 5. The effect operation for encouraging the player to perform the predetermined operation is not limited to the operation that causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image, but the operation that causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output predetermined sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED Those that are lit or blinked in a predetermined lighting pattern, those that move a movable member provided in an effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined mode of operation, or a combination of these There may be. When such an operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected effectively, or an imaging effective period in which the shooting operation by the camera 33 is enabled. Whether the operation valid period or the photographing valid period is set may be defined by a notice effect pattern indicating the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. Then, when an operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected within the operation effective period, or when a predetermined operation by the player is detected from the shooting result by the camera 33 within the effective shooting period, the operation promotion effect is executed. In addition to stopping, for example, any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance is displayed on the image display device 5, or one of a plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is supported. Output sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic output patterns prepared in advance. Are produced from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R.

  As the notice effect by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of such decorative symbols, various effect operations such as “step-up operation” can be executed in addition to “character notice” and “operation notice”. Good. Here, in the notice effect of “step-up operation”, as an example, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order in the display area of the image display device 5 during variable display of decorative symbols. An effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the effect display. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. In addition, as another example of the notice effect of the “step-up operation”, a plurality of types of movable members provided in the effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area during variable display of the decorative symbols are provided according to a predetermined order. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed by the effect operation operated in the operation mode. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation, the effect operation in the notice effect may be terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. There may be. As described above, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” is during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols executed in response to one start winning (one game ball has entered the starting winning opening). Is a step-up notice effect in which a notice form (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability (such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). Further, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it becomes “15R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, a specific reach effect is executed, “15R non-probable variation” Of the promotion from “big hit” to “15R probable big hit”, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, ultrasonic wave, etc.) as seen from the player changes stepwise.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When a special symbol indicating the number “33”, which is a non-probable variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are symbol numbers “1” to “1” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns with the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is the decoration of “left”, “middle”, “right” What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the symbol display area. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an uncertain variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state or the normal state. It will be.

  When the special symbol showing the number “77”, which is the probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that become the 15 round big hit symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the situation, after reaching the same reach effect as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", or the reach effect different from when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" For example, after the process is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols with the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, the decorative symbols with “left”, “middle”, “right” What is necessary is just to stop and display on a predetermined effective line in the display area. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the decorative display variable display mode in which the definite decorative combination of the probable big hit combination is stopped is displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as a big hit type) when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  When the probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. In this way, even when the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed, if the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it is included in the variable display mode of “probable change”. . Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state ends, it is controlled to the positive change state. The confirmed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination and the definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination are also collectively referred to as a definitive decorative symbol of a big winning combination (specific combination).

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5, for example, “left”, “middle” ”And“ Right ”in the decorative symbol display area, the same decorative symbols are arranged again, and then fluctuated again, and the decorative symbol (probable variation symbol) that becomes the probability variation jackpot combination and the decorative symbol (non-probability variation) that becomes the non-probability variation jackpot combination One of the symbols) is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A change promotion promotion effect that derives and displays a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern The changing promotion success effect during the stop display of the symbol may be executed, or the changing promotion failure effect during the change may be executed.

  After a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the next game after the end of any round game in the jackpot game state at the start of the jackpot game state or during the round game in the jackpot game state Notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the round game is started, the period until the next variable display game is started after the last round game is ended in the big hit game state The promotion effect during the big hit may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion success effect informing that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decoration pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion in a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying the effect image different from.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “11” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “22” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbols may not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols that are determined in advance as the second opening chance may be displayed. In addition, as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “11” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “22” which is a small hit symbol is stopped. In the case of being displayed, in response to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. Sometimes. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becomes a special symbol indicating the number “11”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprising accuracy hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability changing state.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy”, the accuracy mode start effect may be executed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation is performed in response to the big hit type being “Accuracy”. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode called the accuracy mode may be started. In addition, the random mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation that is executed during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and continues from the variable display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit state. An effect operation may be performed. When the suddenness mode start effect is started, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed may be erased, and after the suddenness mode start effect is executed, the confirmed decorative symbol may not be derived and displayed. In the sudden accuracy mode, for example, until the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability variation state ends, the effect in the sudden accuracy mode is performed. In the effect in the sudden accuracy mode, the display mode of the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is different from the display mode in the normal rendering mode, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the variable display of the decorative pattern. The sound to be different from the sound in the normal effect mode, the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED to be different from the lighting pattern in the normal effect mode, or a part of these Alternatively, by combining all of them, it may be informed so that the player can recognize that the mode is a sudden mode.

  In the probability change state, for example, an effect image corresponding to the probability change state such as “probability change” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the background image or the decorative pattern display mode in the display area of the image display device 5 is set to a normal state. Of the different display modes in the effect mode, by performing a part or all of the display mode, the effect mode during probability change in which the player can recognize the probability change state may be set.

  During the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like, a special effect using the captured image data generated by the camera 33 may be executed when a predetermined condition is established. Here, the predetermined conditions for executing the special performance include, for example, that the reach performance of super reach such as super reach A to super reach D has been started, that the performance during the big hit in the big hit gaming state has been started, predetermined The number of round games executed after the start of the jackpot gaming state has reached a predetermined number, and the number of special-purpose games executed after the power-on or after the jackpot gaming state is over is predetermined. The number of times has been reached, a notice effect indicating whether or not to control to a probable state such as a re-lottery effect, a jackpot promotion effect or an ending promotion effect has been started, or a predetermined case that includes some or all of these Anything that can be set in advance regarding the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be used.

  When the special effect is executed, the operation mode of the detection target object such as the movement of the player's hand (for example, the left hand LH of the player PP shown in FIG. 33) is obtained by image data processing using the captured image data. Detected. Here, as a detection area in which the operation mode of the detection target is detected, the virtual operation area VA1 defined by the virtual boundary surface VB1 has a predetermined relationship with the position of the camera 33 within the shooting range of the camera 33 in advance. Is set. And based on the detection result which detected the operation mode of the detection target object, the display of the effect image in a special effect changes. At this time, not only the detection result of the detection target object, but also, for example, the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, the determination result of whether or not to control to the promiscuous state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, Whether or not to give a predetermined game value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as a determination result of the number of executions of the round game, a determination result of the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the short-time state, or a part or all of them Depending on the determination result, the change mode of the effect image in the special effect may be varied.

  In order to execute the special effect, the effect image may be combined. In this case, a virtual image created using CG (Computer Graphics) technology, such as a character image or an animation image shown in the effect image data prepared in advance, and captured image data generated by capturing by the camera 33 are used. A part or all of the actual image shown may be synthesized. Thus, for example, a special effect that provides mixed reality (MR) such as augmented reality (AR) or augmented virtuality (AV) can be executed. Alternatively, for example, the virtual image or the real image shown in the effect image data selected corresponding to the variation pattern and the effect image data selected corresponding to the operation mode of the object detected based on the captured image data The virtual image or the live-action image shown in FIG. Thereby, for example, a special effect that gives virtual reality (VR) can be executed.

  In order to execute a special effect, an ultrasonic signal may be output. In this case, in response to an ultrasonic output pattern prepared in advance, an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R. Good. At this time, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is one or both of the display position of the effect image (planar image or three-dimensional image) in the display area of the image display device 5 and the detection result of the detection object by the camera 33. Different positions may be set in accordance with.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 13 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED (for example, segment LED or dot LED) constituting the special symbol display device 4 to control the variable symbol display by the special symbol display device 4. Also, it has a function of controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display 20. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 101 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 102 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 13, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the rendering device, which is an electrical component for rendering, such as the game effect lamp 9 and the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is a part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the whole or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9, etc. It has a function of determining control contents for causing a production electrical component (production device) to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the ultrasonic output operation from the output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R.

  As shown in FIG. 4, wiring for receiving detection signals from the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. In addition, the main board 11 is provided with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 to the solenoid 81 and opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing the operation to the solenoid 82 is connected. Furthermore, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the special symbol display device 4 and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 13. For example, a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 13 is provided on the main board 11, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 13, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 13 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 13 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 13 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulating circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulation circuit can prevent signals from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 13 and allow the signals to pass only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 13, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 13 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 5A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the command 80XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol when starting the variable display of the special symbol as a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4. XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the command content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern of the decorative pattern. Here, the time (variable display time) from the start of fluctuation in the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display after the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed is preset according to the variation pattern of the decorative design. ing. Therefore, by designating the variation pattern by the variation pattern designation command, the decorative symbol variable display time is also designated. The MODE data of the fluctuation pattern designation command may be set to any one of “80H”, “81H”, and “82H” according to the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special figure pending storage number. . For example, when the special figure hold memory number is “0” or “1”, the MODE data “80H” is set, and when the special figure hold memory number is “2”, the MODE data “81H” is set. When the special figure pending storage number is “3” or “4”, MODE data “82H” may be set.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the prior determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set according to the big hit type determination result of whether the variable display mode (big hit type) of the decorative symbol in the case of “big hit” is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” Is done. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing”, “big hit”, “small hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). A control command may be prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative design stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state, and the command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probability change state, The command 9502H may be a third gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short time state.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, the presentation control board 12 specifies the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display in which the elapsed time since the variation pattern designation command is received is identified. When the time has been reached, a setting for ending the effect executed in response to the special game may be made without receiving the effect control command from the main board 11.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the corresponding relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of the round game in the 15 round big hit state (for example, “1” to “15”), Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times the winning opening is opened (for example, “1” or “2”). In the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, regardless of whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, Alternatively, a continuous performance operation may be executed until the end of the small hit gaming state. Or, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, depending on whether it is a period in which the big prize opening is in an open state or a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state, different performance operations May be executed. Further, for example, as in the case of displaying an effect image indicating the number of times that the big winning opening is opened, different effect operations may be executed depending on the number of round games executed in the big hit game state.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. . In the case of either one or both of being controlled to the two round big hit state and the small hit game state, the hit start designation command, the big prize opening open designation command, the big prize Part or all of the command specified after opening the mouth and the hit end specifying command are not transmitted, and depending on the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command, either one of the two round big hit state or the small hit gaming state Or you may make it perform presentation operation in both.

  The command B0XXH indicates that a game ball that has entered (start winning) the start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 is detected by the start opening switch 22, or that the special symbol display device 4 starts a special game. This is a special figure hold memory number notification command for notifying the special figure hold memory number. In the special figure hold storage number notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of hold data (for example, “0” to “4”) in the special figure hold storage unit 151 shown in FIG. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received to identify the special figure reserved memory number, and the start provided in the display area of the image display device 5. The display in the winning memory display area can be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 may be a one-chip microcomputer, for example. FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111 that executes a game control program and performs a control operation, and a ROM that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like. (Read Only Memory) 112, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113 that provides a work area for game control, a random number circuit 114 that updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 111, and an I / O An input / output port 115 serving as (Input / Output port) is provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 111 executing a program read from the ROM 102. At this time, the CPU 111 reads out fixed data from the ROM 112, the CPU 111 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 113, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 111 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 113. The CPU 111 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the input / output port 115, and the CPU 111 of the game control microcomputer 100 via the input / output port 115. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 111 in addition to the CPU 111, and the ROM 112 and the random number circuit 114 may be externally mounted or built in. The input / output port 115 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 111 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 112 to perform the game control, so that the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 111) executes the following ( In other words, the processing is performed by the CPU 111 according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  In the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 114 built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. . FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a reach, a variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determination and the random number value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 114 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 111 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 114 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 111 by the random number circuit 114, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 111. It may be updated by software using Further, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 114, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 114. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 112 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 114. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 114 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535” is taken. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The reach determination random value MR3 is a random value used to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “239”, for example. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “300” is used. Take. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 8 shows a decorative pattern variation pattern in this embodiment. The decorative pattern variation pattern indicates that the required time (variable display time) and display mode from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the display of the definite decorative design that is the variable display result can be specified. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. When the display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “surprise change”, or when the variable display result is “small hit” Correspondingly, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in advance as non-reach variation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, a variation pattern PA2-1, a variation pattern PA2-2, a variation pattern PA3-1 to a variation pattern PA3-4 are prepared in advance. The variation patterns PA4-1, variation pattern PA4-2, variation pattern PA5-1, variation 5-1 to variation corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. A pattern PA5-4 is prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result is “small hit”, variation patterns PA6-1 to PA6-3 Are prepared in advance. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA6-4 and a fluctuation pattern PA6-5 are prepared in advance as hit fluctuation patterns corresponding only to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Corresponding to each variation pattern, a special figure variation time which is a variation time of a special symbol in the special figure game is determined in advance.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 112 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 112 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 111 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 112 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables, table data constituting a variation pattern table, and the like. Each command table is used for the CPU 111 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11. The variation pattern table stores a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 200 stored in the ROM 112. The special figure display result determination table 200 displays the variable display result before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small hit game state as the “small hit” based on the random display value MR1 for determining the special figure display result This is a table that is referred to. In the special figure display result determination table 200, a numerical value (compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probabilistic state) (Determined value) is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 201 stored in the ROM 112. The jackpot type determination table 201 sets the variable display mode to “hits” based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit game state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. In the jackpot type determination table 201, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise probability”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 201, the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot state or the 2 round jackpot state, and the end of the jackpot gaming state Later, it becomes data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable change” or “probability change” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15-round jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result of controlling to the big round hit state. In addition, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probability” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while being assigned to the jackpot type “probability” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the determined value indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the reach determination table 202 stored in the ROM 112. The reach determination table 202 determines whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative design to the reach state when the variable display result is determined to be “lost” (predetermined). It is a table that is referred to in order to make a decision based on In the reach determination table 202, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the reach determination random value MR3 indicates “reach” indicating that the decorative symbol variable display state is not set to the reach state or “reach” for setting the reach state. Assigned to the decision result.

  In the setting example of the reach determination table 202 shown in FIG. 11, the assignment of the determination value to the reach determination result differs depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time-short state, or a probability variation state. . Further, in the setting example shown in FIG. 11, the assignment of the decision value to the reach decision result is different according to the special figure holding storage number. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned to the determination result of “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the special figure holding storage number is “0”. , “205” to “239” are assigned to the determination result of “reach”. When the special figure hold memory number is “1”, the value in the range of “1” to “217”, which is larger than the case where the special figure hold memory number is “0”, is determined as “non-reach”. Assigned. When the special figure hold memory number is “2”, the value in the range of “1” to “223”, which is larger than the case where the special figure hold memory number is “0” or “1”, is “non-reach”. Assigned to the decision result. When the special figure hold storage number is “3” or “4”, a value in the range of “1” to “230” is assigned to the determination result of “non-reach”. With such a setting, when the number of stored special figure games (the number of special figure storage) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eg, “3”), the decorative symbol variable display state is smaller than when the number is less than the predetermined number. The rate at which the decision is made to reach the reach state is reduced. If the average special figure fluctuation time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average special figure fluctuation time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the special figure holding storage number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In some cases, it is possible to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time as compared with the case where the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 12A and 12B and FIGS. 13A and 13B show configuration examples of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 112. FIG. In this embodiment, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 203A shown in FIG. 12A, the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table 203B shown in FIG. 12B, and the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A non-reach fluctuation pattern determination table 204A and a reach fluctuation pattern determination table 204B shown in FIG. 13B are prepared in advance. Each variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination.

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 203A shown in FIG. 12A is selected as a use table when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” (predetermined). In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 203A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Value) is assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 and variation pattern PA4-2, variation pattern PA5-1 to variation pattern PA5-4, variation pattern PA6-1 to variation pattern PA6-5, and the like.

  In the setting example of the jackpot variation pattern determination table 203A shown in FIG. 12A, the determined values are set so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. Assigned to the fluctuation pattern. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, assignment of decision values to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PA4-2, the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to the fluctuation pattern PA5-4 Is different. Further, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PA4-2, the variation pattern PA5-1 to the variation pattern PA5-4. On the other hand, no determined value is assigned to the variation pattern PA6-1 to variation pattern PA6-5. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprising”, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PA4-2, and the variation pattern PA5-1 to the variation pattern PA5-4. The determination values are assigned to the variation patterns PA6-1 to PA6-5.

  In this way, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern differs according to the jackpot type. In addition, a determined value may be assigned to a different variation pattern depending on the jackpot type. In this manner, different variation patterns can be determined according to the determination result as to whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern can be varied. Note that a variation pattern determination table in which determination values are assigned to each variation pattern depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a short-time state may be referred to. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the game states is a plurality of types, and it is possible to vary the ratio determined to the same variation pattern.

  The small hit variation pattern determination table 203B shown in FIG. 12B is selected as a use table when the variable display result is determined to be “small hit” (predetermined). In the small hit variation pattern determination table 203B, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the variation patterns PA6-1 to PA6-3. A part of the determined value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA6-1 to the fluctuation pattern PA6-3 according to the case where the big hit type is “surprise” in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 203A shown in FIG. Yes. As described above, the variation pattern PA6-1 to variation pattern PA6-3 have a common variation pattern between the case where the big hit type is “surprise” and the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. . That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern determination table 203A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern determination table 203B are set so as to include a common variation pattern. ing.

  In the non-reach variation pattern determination table 204A shown in FIG. 13A, the determination (predetermined) that the variable display result is “lost” and the determination that the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not the reach state are made. When selected as a use table. In the non-reach variation pattern determination table 204A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of special figure reservations, etc. 1 to a variation pattern PA1-4.

  The reach variation pattern determination table 204B shown in FIG. 13B is when the determination that the variable display result is “lost” (preliminary determination) and the determination that the variable display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state are made. Is selected as a use table. In the reach variation pattern determination table 204B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of special figure reservations stored, etc. is the variation pattern PA2-1. And the variation pattern PA2-2, the variation pattern PA3-1 to the variation pattern PA3-4, and the like.

  As described above, in the variation pattern determination table, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, and the variable display state of the decorative design is the reach state. The table data is configured so that the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern varies depending on the decision result. Therefore, on the side of the production control board 12, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a pre-determined result, by determining and selecting the control content of the production operation based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, Electric components for production (for example, image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9 and decoration use) according to a decision result (value addition decision result) on whether or not to give a predetermined game value LED illumination members, ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, production movable members, etc.). In addition, as an effect operation according to the value assignment determination result, different separate effect operations may be executed according to the value assignment determination result, or a plurality of types of effect operations are executed according to the value assignment determination result, respectively. Different ratios (direction determination ratios) may be used.

  In this embodiment, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. At this time, if the determined special figure display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 203A shown in FIG. 12A, and the determined special figure display result is “small”. If “win”, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the small variation variation pattern determination table 203B shown in FIG. If the determined special figure display result is “losing”, it is determined with reference to the reach determination table 202 shown in FIG. 11 whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state. If it is determined not to reach the reach state, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the non-reach variation pattern determination table 204A shown in FIG. 13A, and if it is determined to be the reach state, FIG. The variation pattern is determined with reference to the reach variation pattern determination table 204B shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, a plurality of variation pattern types may be prepared in advance, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the determined special figure display result. Each of the plurality of variation pattern types only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a plurality of variation pattern types are classified (grouped) according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variable pattern type including a variable pattern in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state, or with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern type in which a fluctuation pattern is included, the fluctuation pattern type in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach is included, etc. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  When the determined special figure display result is “losing”, referring to a predetermined variation pattern type determination table, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not reach reach, or a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern with normal reach It may be determined whether the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state by determining one of the type and the variation pattern type with super reach. That is, the determination of the variation pattern type based on the determination that the special figure display result is “losing” may include the determination of whether or not to reach the reach state.

  The RAM 113 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 113 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 113 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 14 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 14 includes a special figure storage unit 151, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit. 155.

  The special figure holding storage unit 151 stores the special figure game holding data in which the start condition for starting the game ball entering the start winning opening and executing the special game is satisfied but the start condition for starting is not satisfied. Remember. As an example, the special figure holding storage unit 151 associates with the holding numbers in the order of winning in the start winning opening, and determines the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 114 or the like by the CPU 111 based on the establishment of the starting condition by the winning. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for use and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data, and are stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. As an example, the game control flag setting unit 152 may be provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which process in step S15 of FIG. 21 or the special symbol process shown in FIG. 22 executed to control the progress of the special symbol game using the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4. Indicates whether to select and execute. The ordinary symbol process flag is selected and executed in the ordinary symbol process processing shown in step S16 of FIG. 21 executed to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to the on state in response to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the game state is controlled to the small hit gaming state when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability change flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a probability change state, while the probability change flag is cleared in response to the end of the probability change state, clearing of the RAM 113, or the like. Is turned off. The time reduction flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 being controlled to the time reduction state, while the time reduction flag is cleared in response to completion of the time reduction state, clearing of the RAM 113, or the like. Is turned off.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. As an example, the game control timer setting unit 153 may be provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is used for measuring a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game, such as a special figure variation time which is a variable display time of a special symbol in the special figure game, on the main board 11 side. is there. As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The normal variation timer is used for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the general diagram game on the main board 11 side, such as the normal variation time, which is the variable display time of the normal symbol in the general game. is there. As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. As an example, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter, a special figure holding memory number counter, a time reduction counter, a round number counter, and the like.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 uses a part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number value to be a game random number separately from the random number circuit 114 or using the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 114. Thus, the CPU 111 counts so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 111. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 111 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 114, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 114. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The special figure reserved memory number counter is for counting the special figure reserved memory number that is the number of stored reserved data in the special figure reserved memory unit 151. For example, in the special figure reserved memory number counter, data indicating a count value corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number is stored as a special figure reserved memory number count value, and updated in accordance with an increase or decrease in the special figure reserved memory number ( For example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction). The time reduction counter is used to count the remaining number of special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction state ends when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. As an example, in the hour / hour counter, data indicating a predetermined initial count value (for example, “100” or the like) corresponding to being controlled to the hour / hour state when the big hit gaming state is ended, Set as a value. After that, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, every time the special figure game ends, the hourly count value is updated by 1 or the like. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, to control to end the time reduction state and shift to the normal state. The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. As an example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 may be provided with a transmission command buffer, a big hit type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of (for example, “12”) buffer areas, and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 112 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, and if the big hit type is “probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “1”. If “success” is set, “2” may be set as the big hit type buffer value.

  An input / output port 115 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmitting.

  4 is connected to wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a driving signal to the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The effect control board 12 is also connected to wiring for transmitting a video signal (captured image data) from the camera 33 and wiring for transmitting an ultrasonic output command signal to the ultrasonic output control circuit 31. Further, the effect control board 12 is connected to wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection unit 31. The effect control board 12 includes an effect control microcomputer 120, a display control unit 121, a sound control unit 122, and a lamp control unit 123. FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the effect control microcomputer 120 and the display control unit 121 provided in the effect control board 12. The production control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 15 is configured using, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, an oscillation circuit 134, a reset circuit 135, and an input / output port 136. I have.

  In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 131 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 132, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts. At this time, the CPU 131 reads the fixed data from the ROM 132, the CPU 131 writes the various data to the RAM 133 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 131 stores the various data temporarily stored in the RAM 133. The CPU 131 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control microcomputer 120 via the input / output port 136, and the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 via the input / output port 136. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 131 outputs and transmits a display control command serving as a display control command (electric signal) from the input / output port 136 to the image processor 141 of the display control unit 121. In addition, the CPU 131 outputs audio data from the input / output port 136 to the sound control unit 122 for transmission. Further, the CPU 131 outputs lamp data from the input / output port 136 to the lamp control unit 123 for transmission. In addition, the CPU 131 outputs an ultrasonic output command signal from the input / output port 136 to the ultrasonic output control circuit 31 for transmission.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, a random number circuit built in or externally attached to the effect control microcomputer counts numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. For example, numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable. The CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. By doing so, you may make it count all or a part of numerical data used as the random number for production. Alternatively, by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number for presentation is updated. You may do it.

  In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 132 included in the effect control microcomputer 120 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation by the CPU 131. For example, the ROM 132 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the CPU 131 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls. The control pattern table includes an image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, an electrical decoration member such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, ultrasonic output devices 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> C, and 32 </ b> R, and a movable member included in the effect item In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical component) including the above, a plurality of types of pattern data constituting the production control pattern are stored in advance. As such an effect control pattern, for example, a symbol variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, a hit effect control pattern, and the like may be included.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is. In addition, in the time schedule of the symbol variation control pattern, for example, when a special effect included in a reach effect or the like is executed, a setting of a shooting effective period for enabling a shooting operation by the camera 33, and an effect operation when a predetermined operation is detected The switching setting of the above may be included.

  The notice effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and may be prepared in advance for each of the notice effect patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. For example, each of the plurality of notice effect control patterns is prepared in advance to execute a plurality of notice patterns prepared in advance for executing a notice effect of “character notice” or a notice effect of “notice during operation”. Corresponding to any of the plurality of notice patterns, the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, the setting of the operation valid period for effectively detecting the operation action on the operation button 30, and the photographing operation by the camera 33 are enabled. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as setting of the effective shooting period to be performed, setting of switching of the rendering operation when detecting an operation or detecting a predetermined operation.

  The win time effect control pattern is an effect in a period in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state after the variable display result (special drawing display result) in the special figure game becomes “big hit” or “small hit”. It consists of pattern data that shows the control details of the operation, and the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “surprising” Furthermore, it is sufficient if a plurality of items are prepared in advance according to the presence / absence of promotion effect during the big hit.

  FIG. 16A shows a configuration example of such various effect control patterns. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 16A, the effect control pattern includes various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, ultrasonic output control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (production time) of the production operation is set in advance. Instead of the production control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined production control command is received from the main board 11 or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the production operation in the CPU 131. Corresponding to the control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the electric decoration member such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the electrical decoration member. The ultrasonic output control data includes, for example, ultrasonic output devices 32L and 32C such as data indicating an output mode of an ultrasonic signal that is linked to a display operation of an effect image during variable display of a decorative design or a detection result of a detection target. , Data indicating the ultrasonic output mode from 32R is included. That is, the ultrasonic output control data is data that designates an ultrasonic signal output operation from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and ultrasonic output control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Further, for example, operation detection control data for designating an effect operation when an operation on the operation button 30 is detected, or an effect movable member for designating an operation mode of an effect movable member provided inside or outside the game area, for example. Various other control data such as control data may be included.

  FIG. 16B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image in the display area of the image display device 5. Moreover, while performing the control which outputs a sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by the aspect designated by audio | voice control data, the control which blinks the electrical decoration members, such as the game effect lamp 9, is carried out by the aspect designated by lamp control data, Control is performed to output ultrasonic signals from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R in a manner specified by the ultrasonic output control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 132 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 133, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 132 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 133 and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 132 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  Thus, the CPU 131 of the production control microcomputer 120 performs the production device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the production control pattern. The control of the electric decoration member such as the game effect lamp 9 and the movable member for production is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and ultrasonic output control data # 1 to ultrasonic output control data #n indicate the control content of the effect operation in the effect device and specify the execution of effect control. Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured. A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control microcomputer 120 to the display control unit 121, the sound control unit 122, the lamp control unit 123, the ultrasonic output control circuit 31, and the like. The

  Further, in the control pattern table stored in the ROM 132, for example, as a kind of effect control pattern, a plurality of types of pattern data constituting a special effect pattern for executing an effect operation that becomes a special effect is stored in advance. Good. Here, the special effect pattern may be configured to be included in a part of other effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a hit effect control pattern, for example, or configured separately from these effect control patterns For example, in response to the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied and the start timing of the special effect is reached during the effect operation control by the symbol variation control pattern or the hit effect operation control pattern, the effect operation control by the special effect pattern is executed. For this purpose, for example, a special effect control process shown in FIG. 30 may be called.

  In addition, the ROM 132 may store a special effect pattern determination table for determining a special effect pattern for executing a special effect from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. As an example, when a reach effect that is a super reach such as super reach A to super reach D is executed, for a reach effect for determining a special effect pattern in a special effect that is executed when a predetermined condition is established. As a special effect pattern determination table, a special effect pattern determination table 160 as shown in FIG. 17A may be stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 132.

  In the special effect pattern determination table 160 shown in FIG. 17A, a reach effect that becomes a plurality of types of super reach, such as super reach A to super reach D, and any of “losing”, “big hit”, and “small hit”. A plurality of types of special figure display results and a plurality of types of special effect patterns prepared in advance are associated with each other. Here, one of the reach effects to be a plurality of types of super reach, such as super reach A to super reach D, is specified in accordance with the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Can do. In addition, a plurality of types of special figure display results such as “losing”, “big hit”, and “small hit” are specified in accordance with a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. be able to.

  In the special effect pattern determination table 160, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR1 for determining the special effect pattern is assigned to the plurality of special effect patterns according to the reach effect or the special figure display result. The numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for determining the special effect pattern is counted by, for example, a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  For example, among the special effect patterns prepared for the case where the reach effect is Super Reach A, the special effect pattern SPA1-1, the special effect pattern SPA2-1, and the special effect pattern SPA3-1 are the same effect operations. Should be included. Further, unlike the special effect pattern SPA1-1, the special effect pattern SPA1-2, the special effect pattern SPA2-2, and the special effect pattern SPA3-2 may include a common effect operation. And even if the reach effect is the same, the assignment of the decision value to the special effect pattern differs according to the special figure display result. Therefore, the possibility that the special figure display result will be a “hit” (hit hit reliability) is varied according to the mode of action (direction contents) in the reach of Super Reach A to Super Reach D. Can do.

  FIG. 17B shows a configuration example of the special effect pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 17B, the special effect pattern includes a plurality of types of motion detection patterns and effect control execution data for each of a plurality of effect operation states A00, A01,. Is configured to include pattern data for associating. Here, the plurality of effect operation states A00 and A01 that can be changed during execution of the special effect correspond to, for example, a plurality of segmented effect operations obtained by dividing (subdividing) the effect operation that becomes the special effect at predetermined time intervals. Any operating state may be used. Further, the motion detection pattern included in the special effect pattern is configured to include pattern data for detecting the motion mode of the detection target based on captured image data generated by shooting with the camera 33. . The effect control execution data included in the special effect pattern may be control data similar to the effect control execution data # 1 to #n included in the effect control pattern shown in FIG.

  The pattern data for detecting the operation mode of the detection object is, for example, a template that can be used for matching to detect the operation mode by calculating the similarity (correlation) with the operation mode of the detection object in the captured image. What is necessary is just to prepare beforehand. As such pattern data, for example, data indicating a motion direction detection pattern for detecting the motion direction of the detection target corresponding to the direction of the motion vector specified by analyzing the captured image, and the captured image are analyzed. Data indicating the motion speed detection pattern for detecting the motion speed (may be motion acceleration) of the object to be detected corresponding to the size of the motion vector specified, a predetermined hue specified by analyzing the captured image, Data indicating a shape change detection pattern for detecting a shape change of a detection target corresponding to a contour (edge) of predetermined brightness, or data including a part or all of these may be used. As processing for calculating similarity in matching, for example, processing for calculating Hamming distance, discrete cosine transform (DCT), KL (Karhunen-Loeve) transform, or two-dimensional discrete Fourier transform (DFT) Processing to calculate Euclidean distance by applying 2D, processing to calculate distance between predetermined patterns by applying 2D wavelet transform, processing to search for optimal solution by applying genetic algorithm (GA), or Any process such as a process of selecting and executing a part or all of these appropriately may be executed.

  When any one of a plurality of predetermined operation operation states A00, A01,... During execution of the special effect, a plurality of motion detection patterns associated with the effect operation state are sequentially selected in the special effect pattern. Thus, it is only necessary that matching is performed with the motion mode of the detection target in the captured image, and the motion mode corresponding to the motion detection pattern having the highest similarity is detected. Then, the performance operation control based on the performance control execution data associated with the motion detection pattern with the highest similarity is performed, and the performance operation in the special performance is advanced by shifting to a new performance operation state. You can do it.

  Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, during the execution of the special effect, a transition may be made between a plurality of effect operation states A00, A01,... According to the result of detecting the operation mode of the detection target. I can do it. In the state transition example shown in FIG. 18, the rendering operation state transitions from the left side to the right side. At this time, depending on the detection result of the motion mode, for example, as shown by a chain line connecting the rendering operation state A00 and the rendering operation state A11 illustrated in FIG. ), And the transition may be made to the next performance operation state. Further, depending on the detection result of the operation mode, for example, different operation operation states (for example, the operation operation state A01 and the operation operation state A02) such as a chain line connecting the operation operation state A02 and the operation operation state A1X shown in FIG. To the same production operation state (for example, production operation state A1X). In addition, for example, when there is no motion detection pattern in which the similarity is within a predetermined range, the rendering operation state may not change like the chain line in which both ends are connected to the rendering operation state A2X illustrated in FIG. It may be. Furthermore, depending on the detection result of the operation mode, a transition may be made so as to return to the previous effect operation state.

  As a part of the effect operation that becomes a special effect corresponding to the special effect pattern, an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R. Here, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal is varied according to the special effect pattern selected as the use pattern. FIG. 19 shows an output setting example of the ultrasonic signal corresponding to the special effect pattern.

  In the output setting example shown in FIG. 19, a special effect pattern corresponding to any one of the reach effects of super reach A to super reach D with respect to the start timing of starting the output of the ultrasonic signal, the drive frequency, the drive amplitude, and the irradiation position. Depending on whether it is. Even if the reach effect is the same, any one of the start timing, the drive frequency, the drive amplitude, and the irradiation position at which the ultrasonic signal is output is varied according to the special effect pattern selected as the use pattern. As an example, when a special effect pattern SPA1-1, a special effect pattern SPA2-1, or a special effect pattern SPA3-1 is selected from the special effect patterns corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach A, the special effect The start timing at which the output of the ultrasonic signal is started is different from the case where any of the pattern SPA1-2, the special effect pattern SPA2-2, and the special effect pattern SPA3-2 is selected.

  In the special effect pattern determination table 160 shown in FIG. 17A, for example, when the reach effect is Super Reach A, one of the special effect pattern SPA1-1, the special effect pattern SPA2-1, and the special effect pattern SPA3-1. Compared to the case where the special effect pattern SPA1-2, special effect pattern SPA2-2, or special effect pattern SPA3-2 is determined, the special figure display result is “big hit”. A determination value is assigned to each special performance pattern so that the possibility (big hit reliability) becomes high. Therefore, in the reach production of Super Reach A, the jackpot reliability can be varied according to the start timing at which the output of the ultrasonic signal is started. In addition, the jackpot reliability can be varied according to the drive frequency, drive amplitude, irradiation position, etc. when outputting the ultrasonic signal. In this way, it is only necessary that the tactile sensation given to the player can be varied according to the jackpot reliability by varying the output setting of the ultrasonic signal irradiated in the special effect.

  In the output setting example shown in FIG. 19, the driving frequency when outputting the ultrasonic signal is set to any frequency in the range of, for example, several tens of kHz (for example, 40 kHz) to several tens of MHz (for example, 20 MHz). That's fine. Further, an ultrasonic signal may be used as a carrier wave, and the amplitude thereof may be modulated (amplitude modulation) at any frequency within a range of several Hz (for example, 1 Hz) to several kHz (for example, 2 kHz). The drive amplitude at the time of outputting the ultrasonic signal may be set to an amplitude that can give a sound pressure of several tens of Pa (for example, 20 Pa) or more to the player's skin surface, for example. The irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal may be set in a predetermined irradiation area separated from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in front of the glass door frame (the player side) where the circular transparent window is opened, for example. The irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal may be determined in advance as an area where the ultrasonic signals output (radiated) from the plural ultrasonic transducers 32A included in the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R can be focused. .

  In addition, it is not limited to what makes any of the start timing, the driving frequency, the driving amplitude, and the irradiation position when outputting the ultrasonic signal, for example, the irradiation period including the end timing when outputting the ultrasonic signal, Any output settings such as the number of times of irradiation, irradiation interval, irradiation range, change range of drive frequency and drive amplitude may be used.

  When the ultrasonic output device is disposed at a predetermined position between the upper plate forming member and the lower plate forming member instead of the configuration in which the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R are provided or together with such a configuration, For example, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal may be set within a predetermined irradiation area separated from the pachinko gaming machine 1 between the upper dish forming member and the lower dish forming member.

  As a part of the effect operation that becomes a special effect corresponding to the special effect pattern, for example, a touch-type operation member such as the operation button 30 is vibrated in a predetermined vibration mode to give the player a predetermined tactile sensation. It may be included. Then, when a production operation for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is performed by vibrating a contact-type operation member such as the operation button 30, a predetermined operation is performed to the player by outputting an ultrasonic signal. The possibility that the special figure display result may be a “big hit” (hit hit reliability) may be different from the case where the presentation operation for giving a tactile sensation is executed. In this way, based on the determination result of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”, whether to perform an effect operation for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player by vibrating the contact-type operation member Alternatively, it may be determined whether to perform an effect operation for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player by outputting an ultrasonic signal. Further, an effect operation for giving the player a predetermined tactile sensation by vibrating the contact-type operation member is performed, or an effect operation for giving the player a predetermined tactile sensation by outputting an ultrasonic signal. You may make it vary the determination ratio of whether to perform according to the determination result whether a special figure display result turns into a "big hit".

  In the RAM 133 included in the effect control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 15, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 20 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. It has been. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 20 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state in the display area of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers that are used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  An oscillation circuit 134 included in the effect control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 15 provides the CPU 131 with a reference clock signal. The reset circuit 135 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 131. The input / output port 136 includes an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the production control microcomputer 120 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the production control microcomputer 120. Has been. For example, from the output port of the input / output port 136, a display control command transmitted to the display control unit 121, audio data transmitted to the sound control unit 122, lamp data transmitted to the lamp control unit 123, An ultrasonic output command signal transmitted to the ultrasonic output control circuit 31 is output. In addition, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 13 and various information transmitted from the image processor 141 of the display control unit 122 are input to the input port of the input / output port 136. .

  The display control unit 122 illustrated in FIG. 15 includes an image processing processor 141, an image data memory 142, and a VRAM (Video RAM) 143. The image processor 141 is configured using, for example, a VDP (Video Display Processor), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor more commonly called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). Image data processing functions such as a high-speed rendering function and a moving image decoding function for displaying various images in the display area of the image display device 5, and image data in accordance with a display control command from the effect control microcomputer 120 Execute the process. In this embodiment, part or all of the image data processing for detecting the operation mode of the detection target object such as the player's left hand based on the captured image data transmitted from the camera 33 is performed by the image processor 141. Executed. Note that the image data processing for detecting the operation mode of the object to be detected may be executed in cooperation with the CPU 131 of the production control microcomputer 120 and the image processor 141 of the display control unit 121. The image processor 141 may be provided in the display control unit 121 independently of the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 and may be externally attached to the effect control microcomputer 120. It may be built in the computer 120. When the image processor 141 is built in the effect control microcomputer 120, the wiring for transmitting the captured image data from the camera 33 is connected to the input / output port 136 of the effect control microcomputer 120. That's fine.

  The image data memory 142 is configured by using a non-volatile recording medium such as a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, a magnetic memory, or an optical memory, and is an image used for displaying various images in the display area of the image display device 5. A plurality of types of data are stored in advance. For example, the image data stored in the image data memory 142 includes a plurality of types of image data corresponding to a plurality of types of effect images, such as a plurality of types of decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5. The VRAM 143 is a frame buffer memory that temporarily stores display data for an image created by the image processor 141. The display data stored in the VRAM 143 may be pixel data (raster data) created by the image processor 141 based on vector data (vector data) such as points, lines, and polygons.

  The sound control unit 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 generates an audio signal corresponding to the audio data received from the effect control microcomputer 120, for example, and supplies the audio signal to the speakers 8L and 8R. Output. For example, the sound control unit 122 includes an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like. As an example, in the sound control unit 122, the voice data transmitted from the effect control microcomputer 120 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the voice data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores a plurality of types of control data corresponding to the voice data in advance, and the voice synthesis IC reads the control data corresponding to the sound number indicated in the voice data to generate voice and sound effects. Is done. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  The lamp control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates, for example, a lamp drive signal corresponding to the lamp data received from the effect control microcomputer 120, and the game effect lamp 9, various decorative lamps, LEDs, etc. Switching on / off is performed by supplying the electric decoration member. For example, the lamp control unit 123 includes an input / output driver and a lamp driver. As an example, in the lamp controller 123, the lamp data transmitted from the effect control microcomputer 120 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies an electrical decoration signal corresponding to the lamp data and supplies it to an electrical decoration member such as the game effect lamp 9.

  The sound control unit 122 may be mounted on a sound control board or the like installed outside the effect control board 12. In addition, the lamp control unit 123 may be mounted on a lamp control board installed outside the effect control board 12. Furthermore, both the sound control unit 122 and the lamp control board 123 may be mounted on a single control board installed outside the effect control board 12, or a plurality of sound control units 122 and the lamp control board 123 may be installed outside the effect control board 12. It may be mounted separately on the control board.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 111 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 111 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, it is determined whether or not a clear switch mounted on a power supply board or the like has been pressed, and if pressed, the RAM 113 is cleared and an initial value is set in a predetermined work area. Initial setting processing such as enabling is executed. On the other hand, when the clear switch is not pressed, the main board is used when the checksum calculation result matches the checksum buffer contents based on the storage contents in the backup area of the RAM 113. The recovery process for returning the internal state of 11 to the state before the power interruption occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed.

  In the game control main process, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 111 at predetermined time intervals of, for example, 2 ms (milliseconds), and the CPU 111 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting process and the recovery process are completed, an interrupt is permitted and then a loop process is started. When the CPU 111 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 111 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the CPU 111 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22, and the count switch 23 are provided via the switch circuit 101. The state of the detection signal input from is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 111 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and control of the display operation in the special symbol display device 4, Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 111 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the LED) of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable symbol of the normal symbol and the movable wing in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 are controlled. Enables the tilting operation setting of the piece. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 111 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the input / output port 115, the effect After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 21 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 111 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the start port switch 22 is turned on (step S201). As an example, in step S201, the input port data stored in a predetermined input port register is read and transmitted from the start port switch 22 by determining whether or not the bit value at a predetermined bit number is “1”. What is necessary is just to determine the input state (on / off) of the start winning signal that becomes the detection signal. At this time, in order to prevent erroneous detection due to noise or the like, the start opening switch 22 is turned on when it is determined that the start winning signal is continuously turned on over a plurality of (for example, two) timer interruptions. You may make it perform determination to the effect. The input port register is a register that stores, for example, a bit value indicating an input state of an external signal at a predetermined input port included in the input / output port 115, and the execution result of the switch processing in step S11 shown in FIG. Corresponding to this, any stored value may be updated.

  When the start port switch 22 is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the start port switch 22 is on (step S201; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure holding storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). . As an example, in the process of step S202, the special figure reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the special figure reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is read, and the read value is compared with the upper limit value. Thus, it may be determined whether or not the upper limit value has been reached. At this time, if the special figure holding storage number does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for executing the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative symbols is effectively established.

  When the special figure holding storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the upper limit value is not reached (step S202; No), for example, by adding 1 to the special figure reserved memory number count value, the special figure reserved memory number is updated to 1 (step S202). S203). Subsequently, the CPU 111, among the numerical data indicating the game random numbers updated by the random number circuit 114 and the random counter, is the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S204). In addition, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, numerical data indicating the random value for determining the variation pattern type, and the like may be extracted.

  Then, numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204 is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 151, whereby each random value is stored (step S205). Thereafter, after setting for transmitting the special figure reserved memory number notification command (step S206), the start winning determination process is terminated. In the process of step S206, for example, the storage address of the special figure pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 112 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. On the other hand, it is only necessary to make settings for transmitting the special figure pending storage number notification command. The special figure reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 21 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Are transmitted. Even when an effect control command other than the special figure reserved memory number notification command is transmitted, it is only necessary that transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is enabled by the same setting.

  After executing the start winning determination process as described above at step S101 shown in FIG. Each process of -S120 is performed.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is determined based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the special symbol storage unit 151. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, the special symbol display device 4 can display a special symbol (one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) corresponding to the variable symbol display result in the special symbol game. Is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary in the special symbol display device 4. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by one, The elapsed time from the start of the special game by the symbol display device 4 is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. When the big hit flag is on, the special process flag value is Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, a setting is made for starting the execution of the round game in the big winning gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Processing is included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to the 15 round big hit state corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. In addition to the setting, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening, which is the number of executions of the round game, is set to “15 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is controlled to be “surprise” and is controlled to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. At the same time, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “2 times”.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the solenoid drive signal with respect to the solenoid 82 for special electric-powered articles should just be performed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. This post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the grand prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes processing for making a setting to send an end designation command when the value reaches.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process is performed during a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by the electric parts for effects such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. Processing that waits until the corresponding waiting time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type, and the like are included.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “twice”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special electric accessory may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process corresponds to a period during which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the electric parts for effects such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. Processing that waits until the waiting time elapses is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S221). As an example, in the process of step S221, the special figure reservation storage number count value may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”. At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is other than “0”, the start condition for starting the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative symbols is established.

  When the number of special figure hold storage is other than “0” in step S221 (step S221; No), the hold data is read from the special figure hold storage unit 151 (step S222). At this time, as the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the special figure storage unit 151, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number for determining the jackpot type Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR2 is read out. The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR1 and MR2 read in this way is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 113, for example, by storing it in a special figure changing random value buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. It only has to be done.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S222, for example, by subtracting 1 from the special figure pending storage number count value, the special figure pending storage number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the special figure reservation storage unit 151 holds the reservation number “ The storage contents of the hold data stored in the entries lower than 1 ”(for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers“ 2 ”to“ 4 ”) are shifted up by one entry (step S223). Then, the special figure display result determination table 200 is selected as a usage table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lack”. And set (step S224). The CPU 111 refers to the special figure display result determination table 200 set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S222 is the special figure of “big hit”. It is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” according to whether or not it matches the determined value assigned to the display result (step S225).

  When it is determined in step S225 that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S225; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S226). Also, the big hit type determination table 201 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S227). The CPU 111 refers to the jackpot type determination table 201 set in this way, and based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S222, the “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “probability” ”Is determined as one of a plurality of jackpot types prepared in advance (step S228). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set (step S229). As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S225 that “big hit” is not to be made (step S225; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S230). Then, when it is determined to be “small hit” (step S230; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S231).

  When it is determined in step S230 that the “small hit” is not set (step S230; No), or after any of the processes in steps S229 and S231 is executed, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is controlled. In accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state, a confirmed special symbol is set (step S232). As an example, when it is determined in step S230 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost” The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S230 to be “small hit”, “22” which is a small hit symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, if it is determined in step S225 to be “big hit”, special numbers indicating the numbers “11”, “33”, and “77” that will be big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S228. One of the symbols is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “33” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a special symbol indicating the number “77” that becomes the probability variation jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”, the special symbol indicating the number “11” that becomes the accumulative big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S232, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S233), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of special figure hold storage is “0” in step S221 (step S221; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S234), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In the demonstration display setting in step S234, for example, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S241). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S241; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 203A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns (step S242). . Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value from the game control buffer setting unit 155, it may be specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S241 (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S243). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S243; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 203B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S243). S244).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S243 (step S243; No), the reach determination table 202 is selected as a use table for determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is to be the reach state. Set (step S245). Further, for example, the special figure reserved memory number is specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value from the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S246). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the reach determination random number value MR3 is extracted from the numerical data indicating the game random number updated by the random number circuit 114 or the random counter (step S247). Then, the presence / absence of the reach state is determined by referring to the reach determination table 202 set in step S245 based on the special figure reservation storage number specified in step S246 and the random value MR3 extracted in step S247. (Step S248).

  Following the processing in step S248, it is determined whether the determination result in step S248 is “reach” for reaching the reach state or “non-reach” for not reaching the reach state (step S249). At this time, if the determination result is “reach” (step S249; reach), the reach variation pattern determination table 204B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S249). S250). On the other hand, if the determination result is “non-reach” (step S249; non-reach), the non-reach fluctuation pattern determination table 204A is selected and set (step S251).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S242, S244, S250, and S251, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (step S252). Then, based on the random value MR4 extracted in step S252 and the like, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in any of steps S242, S244, S250, and S251. (Step S253).

  Here, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 203A shown in FIG. 12A, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the reach production of super reach such as super reach A to super reach D is executed. Determination values are assigned to the fluctuation patterns PA5-1 to PA5-4, which are hit fluctuation patterns for this purpose. Further, in the reach variation pattern determination table 204A shown in FIG. 13B, the variation pattern PA3-1 to the variation pattern PA3- serving as the reach variation pattern for executing the super reach reach effect such as super reach A to super reach D. A decision value is assigned to 4. The number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA5-1 to variation pattern PA5-4 in the big hit variation pattern determination table 203A is changed to the variation pattern PA3-1 to variation pattern PA3-4 in the reach variation pattern determination table 204B. It is set so as to be larger than the number of determination values assigned to it. With this setting, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the special figure display result is “lost” and the reach state is reached. Compared with the case where it is determined, the possibility that a super reach reach effect such as super reach A to super reach D will be executed is increased. In addition, when a super-reach reach effect such as super reach A to super reach D is executed, there is a possibility that the special figure display result will be a “big hit” as compared to the case where the normal reach reach effect is executed (hit reliability) ) Becomes higher.

  Following the determination of the variation pattern in step S253, a special diagram variation time, which is a variable symbol display time according to the variation pattern determination result, is set (step S254). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display apparatus 4 is performed (step S255). At this time, a drive signal for updating the display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4 may be transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S255, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S256). As an example, the CPU 111 sequentially transmits a change pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the ROM 112 of a special figure change start command table prepared in advance. The setting data indicating the storage address (head address) may be stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Subsequently, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S257), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control microcomputer 120 is activated, and the CPU 131 executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the CPU 131 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 133, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Performs register setting for CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Moreover, in the initialization process of step S401, initial setting may be performed for the shooting operation of the camera 33 used for executing the special effect. As an example, when the camera 33 has a function (for example, a swing function) that can automatically change the shooting range, a predetermined area reference display provided on the upper plate forming member of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is only necessary to execute a setting process for adjusting the shooting range so that a portion (for example, a printing member schematically representing the shape of the “hand”) is at a predetermined position (for example, the center of the shot image). In this case, for example, the pattern data (template) corresponding to the captured image of the area reference display unit may be stored in advance in the image data memory 142 of the display control unit 122 or the like. Then, the image processor 141 detects the position of the region reference display portion in the captured image by executing a matching process between the captured image indicated by the captured image data generated by the camera 33 and the template. To do. Then, a control signal for changing the shooting range of the camera 33 may be transmitted from the image processor 141 or the like to the camera 33 so that the area reference display unit is at a predetermined position in the shot image. Note that image data processing such as matching processing is executed by the image processing processor 141, while control processing for changing the shooting range of the camera 33 is performed by the effect control microcomputer 120 based on the processing result of the image processing processor 141. It may be executed by the CPU 131 or the like.

  As another example, an image taken by the camera 33 is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, and the manager of the hall or the like sets the shooting range of the camera 33 so that the area reference display unit is at a predetermined position in the shot image. You may make it changeable. In this case, for example, the shooting range of the camera 33 is changed by switching a setting switch provided at a predetermined position inside the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (such as the back surface of the game board 2). For this reason, the setting mode may be used. Then, for example, a control process for changing the shooting range of the camera 33 is executed based on the fact that the position of the area reference display unit in the shot image displayed on the image display device 5 is designated by an operation on the operation button. You may make it do. Alternatively, the manager of the hall or the like may change the shooting range by manually operating the camera 33 while checking the shot image displayed on the image display device 5. The initial setting regarding the shooting operation of the camera 33 may include not only a process for adjusting the shooting range but also a process for adjusting the brightness of the shot image and the focus of the camera 33.

  After the initialization process in step S401 is executed, an effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 counts. The numerical data indicating the random number to be updated is updated by software. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the CPU 131 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibition state, the interrupt prohibition instruction ( It is desirable to issue a DI command. The CPU 131 executes a predetermined command reception interrupt process, for example, in response to an interrupt due to the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, control that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 13 among the input ports included in the input / output port 136. Capture the signal. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 131 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, the effect control process process is executed (step S406), and the process returns to step S402. In the effect control process of step S406, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in an electrical decoration member such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, An effect transmitted from the main board 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using the electric parts for effect such as the output operation of the ultrasonic signals from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R and the drive operation of the effectable movable member. Judgment, determination, setting, etc. according to the control command or the like are performed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 131 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S166 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, the image display device 5 is provided with “ This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The variable display start setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, various effect operations including variable symbol display are performed. Correspondingly, a process for determining a final decorative symbol, a temporary stop symbol, a notice pattern, or the like as a final stop symbol is included. In the variable display start setting process, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a notice effect control pattern are set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, various values from a design variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and the like corresponding to the value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (effect control process timer value) Processing for reading out the control data and performing various effects control during variable display of the decorative design is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4”. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the special figure display result being “losing”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this jackpot control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” is set, and various effect operations in the jackpot gaming state are controlled based on the set contents. Processing to be included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The effect process during small hit control in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “small hit” is set, and various effects in the small hit game state are set based on the setting contents. Processing to control the operation is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is set, and based on the setting contents, at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state Processing for controlling various performance operations is included. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 131 first determines a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by variable display of a decorative symbol (step S501). As an example, in the process of step S501, based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is determined.

  After the stop symbol is determined in step S501, the effect operation during the variable display of the decorative symbol is set (step S502). As an example, in the process of step S502, it is determined whether or not a notice effect is to be executed, and when it is executed, which one of a plurality of kinds of notice effects is to be executed such as “character notice” and “operation time notice”. Decisions are made.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S502, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a notice effect control pattern are determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S503). The CPU 131 selects, for example, one of a plurality of symbol variation control patterns prepared in accordance with the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, when the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is accompanied by a super reach such as super reach A to super reach D, a process for determining the special effect pattern as one of a plurality of patterns is executed. Just do it. At this time, the CPU 131 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for determining the special effect pattern from the numerical data updated by, for example, the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, with reference to the special effect pattern determination table 160, the special effect pattern to be used is selected. The CPU 131 refers to the table data corresponding to the reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern, the special figure display result indicated in the variable display result notification command, etc., and the special effect to which the determined value that matches the extracted random number SR1 is assigned. It is only necessary that the pattern can be determined as the usage pattern. Also, in response to the notice effect determined in step S502, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern.

  After executing the process of step S503, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S504). . And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S505). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S503 to the image processor 141 or the like of the display control unit 121, etc. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S506), and then the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 131 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S521). As an example, in the process of step S521, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the special effect execution period has come (step S522). The special effect execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a symbol variation control pattern determined as a usage pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. When the special effect execution period is reached (step S522; Yes), a special effect control process for executing the special effect is executed (step S523). When it is not the special effect execution period in step S522 (step S522; No) or after executing the special effect control process in step S523, for example, the setting in the symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern or the notice effect control pattern Based on the setting in, etc., other effect operation control is performed (step S524), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S525). At this time, if there is no reception of the decorative symbol stop command (step S525; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the decorative symbol stop command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the decorative symbol stop command normally. It may be executed.

  If the decorative design stop command is received in step S525 (step S525; Yes), for example, the decorative design can be changed such that a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the image processor 141 of the display control unit 121. In the display, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S526). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S527). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S528), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the special effect control process executed in step S523 of FIG. The special effect control process is not limited to the one executed by the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 alone, and may be executed in cooperation with the image processor 141 of the display control unit 121. In addition, the special effect control process is not limited to the case where it is executed in step S523 of FIG. 29. For example, the big hit control effect process in step S164 and the small hit control effect process in step S165, step S166 shown in FIG. This ending effect process may be executed based on the hit effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern.

  In the special effect control process shown in FIG. 30, first, the current effect operation state is specified (step S601). For example, when the execution of the special effect by the special effect pattern is started, an effect operation state at the time when the special effect is started, such as an effect operation state A00 shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the execution of the special effect proceeds, the effect operation state transitions according to the setting in the special effect pattern, and the effect operation state after the transition is specified as the current effect operation state.

  It should be noted that when the special effect is in the effect operation state at the time of starting, the special effect may be initially set. At this time, the shooting operation of the camera 33 may be started, and generation of the shot image data may be started. Then, by stopping the shooting operation of the camera 33 until the special effect is started, it is possible to prevent an increase in power consumption due to the shooting operation of the camera 33 and an increase in processing burden due to generation of the shot image data. Can do. In addition, control for executing the special effect start notification may be performed as the effect operation for notifying the start of the special effect. For example, a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound (sound effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a predetermined notification included in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. The special effect start notification may be performed by lighting the electrical decoration member, operating the movable member for effect, or combining some or all of them. This special effect start notification includes notification for instructing to remove the detection target (for example, the left hand LH of the player PP) in the virtual operation areas VA1, VA2, etc. when execution of the special effect is started. It only has to be done.

  Subsequent to the process of step S601, an operation detection pattern corresponding to the specific result of the effect operation state is selected from a plurality of operation detection patterns included in the special effect pattern (step S602). Then, the photographing operation by the camera 33 is controlled to obtain the photographed image data for one frame (step S603). Here, the captured image data may be generated by the camera 33 and transmitted to the image processor 141, or may be generated by the image processor 141 sampling the video signal transmitted from the camera 33, or the like. Good. Thereafter, the captured image data acquired in step S603 is analyzed (step S604).

  After performing the process of step S604, the detection process according to the motion detection pattern selected in step S602 is specified (step S605). The motion detection pattern includes a motion direction detection pattern for detecting the motion direction of the detection target, a motion speed detection pattern for detecting the motion speed of the detection target, and a shape change of the detection target. And at least any one of the shape change patterns. Then, when the motion direction detection pattern is included, it is specified to perform the motion direction detection process, and when the motion speed detection pattern is included, it is specified to perform the motion speed detection process. When the shape change detection pattern is included, it is only necessary to specify that the shape change detection process is performed. Thereafter, the specified detection process is executed.

  For example, it is determined whether or not there is an operation direction detection process corresponding to the operation direction detection pattern among the detection processes specified in step S605 (step S606). And when there exists a motion direction detection process (step S606; Yes), the motion direction of a detection target is detected (step S607). In the process of step S607, for example, notification contents indicating the direction of the motion vector are read from the analysis result notified from the image processor 141, and the movement direction of the object is detected based on the read result. Subsequently, the detection result in step S607 and the motion direction detection pattern are collated (step S608), and the collation result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 133 (step S609). In the process of step S608, it is only necessary to identify a template having the highest similarity (correlation) by matching processing between a plurality of templates included in the motion direction detection pattern and the detection result in step S657. Or you may count the thing from which the similarity (correlation) became more than a predetermined threshold among a plurality of templates contained in a motion direction detection pattern. Alternatively, one template may be set for each movement direction detection pattern, and the movement direction detection pattern corresponding to the template having the highest similarity (correlation) may be specified. In the process of step S609, an identification number or the like given in advance to the template specified in the process of step S608 may be stored, or an identification number that can specify the motion direction detection pattern having the largest number of counted templates. May be stored, or an identification number or the like that can identify the motion direction detection pattern corresponding to the template having the highest similarity (correlation) may be stored.

  When it is determined in step S606 that there is no motion direction detection processing (step S606; No), after the processing in step S609 is executed, the motion speed detection pattern is included in the detection processing specified in step S605. It is determined whether or not there is an operation speed detection process corresponding to (step S610). When there is an operation speed detection process (step S610; Yes), the operation speed of the detection target is detected (step S611). In the process of step S611, for example, the notification content indicating the magnitude of the motion vector is read from the analysis result notified from the image processor 141, and the motion speed (may be motion acceleration) of the target object is read based on the read result. Detected. Subsequently, the detection result in step S611 is collated with the operation speed detection pattern (step S612), and the collation result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 133 (step S613). In the processing in steps S612 and S613, the same processing as in steps S608 and S609 may be executed for a plurality of templates included in the operation speed detection pattern.

  When it is determined in step S610 that there is no operation speed detection process (step S610; No), after executing the process of step S613, the shape change detection pattern is included in the detection process specified in step S605. It is determined whether there is a shape change detection process corresponding to (step S614). And when there exists a shape change detection process (step S614; Yes), the shape change of a detection target is detected (step S615). In the process of step S615, for example, the notification content indicating the amount of change in shape is read from the analysis result notified from the image processor 141, and the change in shape of the object is detected based on the read result. Subsequently, the detection result in step S615 and the shape change detection pattern are collated (step S616), and the collation result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 133 (step S617). In the processing in steps S616 and S617, the same processing as in steps S608 and S609 may be executed for a plurality of templates included in the shape change detection pattern.

  In each of the processes in steps S607, S611, and S615, the detection target is detected from the camera 33 by using the amount of change in the distance between the camera 33 and the detection target specified for each captured image including a plurality of frames. Even if it is an operation that moves closer and away, it is only necessary to be able to identify it appropriately. Alternatively, a predetermined position arranged in advance within the shooting range of the camera 33 is set as a reference position, and for each captured image made up of a plurality of frames, the relative distance between the detection target and the reference position is used. A motion vector or the like may be specified. Thus, for example, even when the shooting range of the camera 33 is changed due to vibration or the like during the shooting operation, it is possible to identify a motion vector that matches the movement direction or movement speed of the detection target in the real space. Good.

  Further, in each process of steps S607, S611, and S615, a block matching process with a captured image in the previous frame may be executed in order to specify the motion vector of the detection target. In addition to the block matching process, any method for specifying a motion vector, such as a gradient method, a phase correlation method, or a per-recursive method, may be used. Alternatively, in each process of steps S607, S611, and S615, the contour (edge) of the detection target is detected in the captured image indicated by the captured image data in order to identify the shape change of the detection target, and the previous frame. A comparison process with the captured image in FIG. When the contour (edge) is detected, a filtering process using a differential filter such as a Prewitt filter, a Sobel filter, or a Laplacian filter may be executed. Furthermore, after the contour (edge) is detected, for example, the Hough transform may be performed to recognize the linear component, curve component, or circle position of the contour (edge).

  Such image data processing for analyzing the captured image data is executed by the image processor 141, and the analysis result (for example, the calculation result of the motion vector, the calculation result of the shape change amount, etc.) The CPU 131 may be notified. When the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 includes a part or all of the functions of the image processor 141, the CPU 131 may execute these image data processes.

  When it is determined in step S614 that there is no shape change detection process (step S614; No), after executing the process of step S617, corresponding to the various matching results stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 133, Production control execution data is selected (step S618). That is, in the process of step S618, the rendering operation associated with the motion detection pattern (template) having the highest degree of similarity among various verification results among the plurality of rendering operation execution data included in the special rendering pattern. Execution data is selected. Thereafter, special effect image display processing (step S619) and ultrasonic output setting processing (step S620) are executed. In addition, after the other effect operation control is performed according to the effect control execution data selected in step S618 (step S621), the special effect control process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the special effect image display process executed in step S619 of FIG. In the special effect image display process shown in FIG. 31, it is first determined whether or not it is the first composite image display period (step S631). In the first composite image display period, the effect image is generated by synthesizing the virtual image indicated in the effect image data and the actual image such as the object indicated in the captured image data. The first composite image display period may be determined in advance based on, for example, effect control execution data selected in step S618 in FIG.

  When it is the first composite image display period in step S631 (step S631; Yes), for example, the image processing processor 141 performs the rendering operation state in accordance with the display control command transmitted from the CPU 131 of the rendering control microcomputer 120. The effect image data corresponding to is read from the image data memory 142 (step S632). Further, based on the analysis result of the captured image data and the like, for example, a real image (target image) of the detection target such as an image portion showing the left hand LH of the player PP is cut out from the captured image indicated in the captured image data (step). S633). Then, the object image cut out in step S633 is synthesized with the virtual image indicated in the effect image data read out in step S632 (step S634). As an example, in the process in step S634, the effect image data read in step S632 is developed and stored in a predetermined area of the VRAM 143, thereby rendering a virtual image. Subsequently, the object image may be combined with the virtual image by superimposing the object image cut out in step S633 on the virtual image drawn in the VRAM 143. At this time, it is determined whether or not the size of the object image is within a preset predetermined range. You may enable it to adjust a magnitude | size appropriately.

  When a live-action image of the detection object is cut out by the process of step S633, or when a real-action image of the detection object is combined with the virtual image by the process of step S634, for example, a predetermined parallel movement process or a rotation process is performed on the object image. By performing coordinate conversion processing or deformation processing, the display position, orientation, shape, etc. of the object image may be converted into a form suitable for display of the effect image. Further, for example, by executing a complementing process of the object image generated by photographing with the plurality of cameras 33 and specifying the three-dimensional shape of the object, a projection process onto a predetermined two-dimensional plane is performed. An effect image suitable for the three-dimensional shape of the object may be generated.

  The composite image generated in this way is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (step S635). As an example, in the process of step S635, the display data (pixel data) of the effect image synthesized by the VRAM 143 is supplied to an LCD drive circuit incorporated in or externally attached to the image processor 141, etc. It is only necessary that the effect image synthesized in the display area of the device 5 can be displayed. It should be noted that the effect image data read out in the process of step S632 does not indicate a virtual image, but may be image data indicating a real image created in advance by shooting or the like. In this case, the effect image can be generated by combining the actual image of the object cut out from the captured image data with the actual image shown in the effect image data read from the image data memory 142. By executing the processes in steps S632 to S635 as described above, the effect image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as a special effect can be changed according to the detection result of the detection target object.

  When it is not the first composite image display period in step S631 (step S631; No), after executing the process of step S635, it is determined whether or not it is the second composite image display period (step S636). . In the second combined image display period, the effect image is generated by combining the virtual images shown in the effect image data. The second composite image display period may be determined in advance by, for example, effect control execution data selected in step S618 of FIG.

  If it is the second composite image display period in step S636 (step S636; Yes), effect image data corresponding to the effect operation state is performed in the same manner as in step S632, regardless of the detection result of the detection target. Are read from the image data memory 142 (step S637). Further, based on the result of detecting the operation mode of the detection target using the captured image data, the effect image data corresponding to the operation mode is read from the image data memory 142 (step S638). Then, the virtual images shown in the effect image data read out in steps S637 and S638 are synthesized (step S639). The composite image generated in this way is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the same manner as the process of step S635 (step S640). By executing the processing of steps S637 to S640 as described above, the effect image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as a special effect can be changed according to the detection result of the detection target object.

  Note that one or both of the effect image data read in Step S637 and Step S638 may be image data indicating a real image created in advance by photographing or the like. In this case, the actual image of the object indicated in the captured image data is not used for the synthesis of the effect image, but in accordance with the effect image data read from the image data memory 142, the virtual image and the actual image, or The effect image can be generated by synthesizing the live-action images.

  It is not limited to what determines whether it is a 1st synthesized image display period or a 2nd synthesized image display period using the presentation control execution data selected in step S618 of FIG. 30, for example, step S604 of FIG. May be switched according to the analysis result of the captured image data in FIG. As an example, it is determined from the analysis result of the captured image data whether or not the captured image of the detection target has a quality (for example, sharpness etc.) that can be used as a production image. As the combined image display period, the effect image using the captured image is combined. On the other hand, in the case of a low-quality photographed image, the effect image using the virtual image or the real image shown in the effect image data read from the image data memory 142 without using the photographed image as the second composite image display period. May be synthesized.

  When it is not the second composite image display period in step S636 (step S636; No), after executing the process of step S640, the other is performed based on the effect control execution data selected in step S618 of FIG. After performing the control for displaying the effect image (step S641), the special effect image display process is terminated.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ultrasound output setting process executed in step S620 of FIG. In the ultrasonic output setting process shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether or not it is an ultrasonic output period (step S661). The ultrasonic output period may be determined in advance by, for example, effect control execution data selected in step S618 of FIG. And when it is not an ultrasonic output period (step S661; No), an ultrasonic output setting process is complete | finished as it is.

  When it is an ultrasonic output period in step S661 (step S661; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a special effect in the reach effect of super reach A (step S662). At this time, if it is a special effect corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach A (step S662; Yes), for example, an ultrasonic output command signal generated according to the output setting of the ultrasonic signal as shown in FIG. By transmitting the signal to the circuit 31, an ultrasonic output to the irradiation position LA01 corresponding to the display position of the effect image that is a predetermined planar image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is instructed (step S663). .

  If it is not a special effect corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach A (Step S662; No), it is determined whether or not it is a special effect corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach B (Step S664). At this time, if it is a special effect corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach B (step S664; Yes), for example, an ultrasonic output command signal generated according to the output setting of the ultrasonic signal as shown in FIG. By transmitting the signal to the circuit 31, an ultrasonic output to the irradiation position LB01 corresponding to the display position of the effect image that is a predetermined stereoscopic image displayed by the image display device 5 is instructed (step S665).

  If it is not a special effect corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach B (step S664; No), since it is a special effect corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach C or Super Reach D, for example, as shown in FIG. By transmitting the ultrasonic output command signal generated according to the output setting of the ultrasonic signal to the ultrasonic output control circuit 31, the ultrasonic output to the irradiation position corresponding to the result of detecting the operation mode of the detection target is instructed. (Step S666). In this way, it is only necessary to set the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal according to the photographing result by the camera 33.

  Next, an example of specific control for executing a rendering operation that is a special rendering will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a super reach reach production such as super reach A to super reach D is started or when a big hit effect in the big hit gaming state is started. In addition, a production operation that is a special production is started. At this time, shooting by the camera 33 is possible, and a shooting target included in a predetermined shooting range is shot. Then, for example, the left hand LH of the player PP as shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, at a predetermined position of the upper plate forming member provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame, the virtual boundary surface VB1 that is the front end (boundary on the player side) of the virtual operation area VA1 is notified. And the boundary surface alerting | reporting unit for making a player recognize virtual operation area VA1 may be provided. Instead of the boundary surface notification unit or together with the boundary surface notification unit, a recognition member for allowing the player to recognize the virtual operation area VA1 and the virtual boundary surface VB1 without performing a predetermined notification operation may be provided. . The virtual operation area VA1 divided by the virtual boundary surface VB1 is set in advance in a specific relationship with respect to the position of the camera 33 within the shooting range by the camera 33, and becomes a detection area in which the operation mode of the detection target is detected. .

  The shooting object of the camera 33 includes a boundary surface notification unit and the like, and based on the location of the boundary surface notification unit in the captured image, the operation mode of other shooting objects such as the left hand LH of the player PP. It only has to be detected. When the boundary surface notification unit is extended between the left and right ends on the front end upper surface on the front side (seat side) of the upper plate forming member, this installation portion may form one side of the virtual boundary surface VB1. . And virtual boundary surface VB1 should just be set to about the same height as the camera 33 in the vertical direction upper direction of a boundary surface alerting | reporting unit. For example, the virtual operation area VA1 partitioned by the virtual boundary surface VB1 is set between the virtual boundary surface VB1 and the front door of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the operation mode of the detection target in the virtual operation area VA1 is detected. You can do so.

  The virtual operation area VA1 may coincide with an irradiation area that can be irradiated with ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal may be set within the virtual operation area VA1. In this case, by causing the player to recognize the virtual operation area VA1, the player can also recognize the irradiation area where the ultrasonic signal can be emitted.

  Alternatively, the virtual operation area VA1 and the irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal may not coincide with each other. In this case, in addition to the boundary surface notification unit and the recognition member, an irradiation region notification unit and an irradiation region presentation member for allowing the player to recognize the irradiation region of the ultrasonic signal may be provided. The irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal only needs to include a position where the player's hand can be located during the execution of the game by the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as in the space in the virtual operation area VA1. Alternatively, the position where the player touches the hand for playing the game with the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the vicinity of the hitting operation handle (operation knob) may be included in the irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal.

  Note that the shooting by the camera 33 is not limited to the one that is always executed in response to the execution of the special effect. For example, among the reach effects of Super Reach A to Super Reach D, some reach effects are executed. It may be executed corresponding to only. In addition, during the period from the start of execution of the special effect until the end of the special effect, shooting by the camera 33 is performed in a predetermined period in which the operation mode of the detection target object needs to be detected, while the predetermined period Shooting may not be performed during other periods.

  A virtual operation area VA2 defined by a virtual boundary surface VB2 may be provided between the upper plate forming member and the lower plate forming member. The operation mode of the object to be detected in the virtual operation area VA2 may be detected based on a photographing result by a camera provided for the virtual operation area VA2 separately from the camera 33. Alternatively, by using an ultrasonic signal output from the ultrasonic output device provided for the virtual operation area VA2 separately from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R, a reflected wave or a transmitted wave of the detection target is detected. You may enable it to detect the operation mode of a detection target object by detecting change.

  The virtual operation area VA2 may coincide with an irradiation area that can be irradiated with an ultrasonic signal output from an ultrasonic output device provided separately from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal may be set within the virtual operation area VA2. In this case, by causing the player to recognize the virtual operation area VA2, the player can also recognize the irradiation area where the ultrasonic signal can be emitted. Alternatively, the virtual operation area VA2 and the irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal may not coincide with each other.

  Note that the virtual boundary surface VB1 and the virtual boundary surface VB2 are not limited to flat surfaces as shown in FIG. 33, for example, and may be curved surfaces or spherical surfaces, for example. As an example, a spotlight having a predetermined light beam width may be turned on by the boundary surface notification unit so that the player can recognize the virtual boundary surface VB1 that defines the cylindrical or conical virtual operation area VA1. Moreover, it is not limited to what makes a player recognize virtual operation area VA1 and virtual boundary surface VB1 by light emission, For example, predetermined | prescribed alert | report operation | movement, such as making a movable member advance, may be performed.

  As part of the production operation in the special production, for example, as indicated by the wavy line in FIG. 33, an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, and the pachinko gaming machine The light is irradiated to a predetermined position in a space separated from 1. At this time, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal is, for example, a detection target based on the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability), the display position of the effect image by the image display device 5, and the photographing result by the camera 33. It is set so as to give the player a different tactile sensation according to the operation mode of the object. For example, in the ultrasonic output setting process shown in FIG. 30 or in the ultrasonic output setting process shown in FIG. 32, the ultrasonic signal as shown in FIG. Output settings are made. Accordingly, it is only necessary to irradiate an ultrasonic signal for giving a different tactile sensation according to the big hit reliability.

  FIG. 34 shows an operation mode example of the left hand LH of the player PP, which is the detection target in the virtual operation area VA1. In the example shown in FIG. 34A, the player PP moves the left hand LH so as to move in and out of the virtual operation area VA1. When the special effect is executed, the movement amount of the left hand LH in the virtual operation area VA1 in the front-rear direction is detected as the operation direction and the operation speed, and the effect image, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal, and the like are changed according to the detection result. It is only necessary that the production operation to be performed can be executed. In the example shown in FIG. 34B, the player PP moves the left hand LH parallel to the virtual boundary surface VB1 in the virtual operation area VA1. When the special effect is executed, the amount of movement of the left hand LH in the virtual operation area VA1 in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction is detected as the operation direction or the operation speed, and the irradiation position of the effect image or the ultrasonic signal according to the detection result It is only necessary to be able to execute a production operation that changes the above. At this time, the left hand LH is moved in the front-rear direction (the direction in which the distance from the glass door frame changes) so as to move in and out of the virtual operation area VA1, or the left hand LH is moved up and down in the virtual operation area VA1. Depending on whether it is moved in the direction or the left and right direction (direction where the distance from the glass door frame is constant), the change mode of the irradiation position of the effect image and the ultrasonic signal in the special effect may be varied. Good.

  FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 show an example of the effect operation in the reach effect in which the player PP inserts the left hand LH into the virtual operation area VA1 and stops the decorative symbol (definite decorative symbol) as an example of the effect operation that becomes such a special effect. Is shown. When the reach effect is started, first, it is specified that the effect operation state at the time when the special effect is started, such as the effect operation state A00 shown in FIG. 18, in the process of step S601 shown in FIG. Is done. Then, an effect image control as shown in FIG. 35A is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 by performing the effect operation control or the like by the process of step S621 corresponding to this specifying result. The effect image shown in FIG. 35 (A) includes a message such as “Hold your hand and stop the symbol!”

  When the execution of the special effect is started, a notification operation for causing the player to recognize the virtual operation area VA1, the virtual boundary surface VB1, and the like by the boundary surface notification unit may be started. For example, when the boundary surface notification unit is configured to include a light emitter such as an LED or a semiconductor laser, the player can recognize the virtual operation area VA1, the virtual boundary surface VB1, and the like by turning on the light emitter. You can do it. When the boundary surface notification unit is configured to include a movable member, the player recognizes the virtual operation area VA1, the virtual boundary surface VB1, and the like by advancing the movable member from the inside of the upper plate forming member. You can do it. If a recognition member is provided instead of or together with the boundary surface notification unit, the recognition member does not start and stop the active notification operation. No special setting or control is required for starting. Instead of the boundary surface notification unit or together with the boundary surface notification unit, the player can recognize the virtual operation area VA1, the virtual boundary surface VB1, and the like by displaying a predetermined effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. You may do it.

  For example, the player PP may be temporarily excluded from the virtual operation area VA1 by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 35 (B1). In the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (B1), for example, a message MS1 instructing the player PP to remove the left hand LH as the detection target from the virtual operation area VA1 such as “Please pull your hand from this area”. include. Based on this message MS1, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (B2), the player PP moves the left hand LH so as to temporarily exclude it from the virtual operation area VA1. This message MS1 is only when a foreign object such as the left hand LH of the player PP is detected inside the virtual operation area VA1 from the result of shooting the virtual operation area VA1 by the camera 33 when the special effect is started. You may make it alert | report. Further, in the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (B1), for example, the player PP is allowed to store (reserve) a game ball on the upper plate such as “please replenish the balls of the upper plate”. An instructing message MS2 is included. Here, when the execution of the special effect is started, since the vicinity of the upper plate is included in the virtual operation area VA1, the action of the player trying to replenish the game ball on the upper plate is the detection target object. There is a risk of being detected as an operation mode. Therefore, by instructing the supply of the game ball in advance by the message MS2, it is possible to prevent the operation mode of the detection target from being erroneously detected during the period during which the special effect is being executed.

  When the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (B1) is displayed, for example, by outputting a predetermined sound (sound effect) from the speakers 8L and 8R, the contents of the message MS1 and the message MS2 are notified to the player. Also good. In addition, for example, by irradiating the formation part of the upper plate with a predetermined spotlight, the supply of the game ball to the upper plate may be promoted. Further, for example, the left hand LH as a detection target may be removed from the virtual operation area VA1 by flashing a spotlight that irradiates the virtual operation area VA1. In this manner, the player PP can be made to recognize the virtual operation area VA1 and the virtual boundary surface VB1 by a predetermined effect operation such as display of an effect image.

  In addition, the player can recognize the irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal corresponding to the virtual operation area VA1 by a predetermined effect operation such as a notification operation by the irradiation area notification unit, an irradiation area presentation member, or a display of an effect image. Also good. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal and improve the accuracy of the operation for obtaining a predetermined tactile sensation.

  Following the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (B1), an effect image as shown in FIG. 35 (C) is displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 35 (C) includes a message MS3 for notifying the content of the action performed by the player PP, such as “Please put your hand in the area and stop the symbol when starting!” Based on the content, the player PP moves the left hand LH and the like. Thereafter, for example, when an effect image as shown in FIG. 35D is displayed, a process for detecting the operation mode of the left hand LH is started based on, for example, the processes in steps S602 and S605 shown in FIG. It only has to be done.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 35 (E2), when the player PP inserts the left hand LH into the virtual operation area VA1 from the virtual boundary surface VB1, the virtual corresponding to the left hand LH as shown in FIG. 35 (E1). It is only necessary to display an effect image such as displaying the image MH1 so as to catch the falling decorative pattern. At this time, for example, by executing the process of step S663 shown in FIG. 32, the ultrasonic signal is displayed corresponding to the display position of the decorative symbol displayed as a planar image in the “medium” decorative symbol display area. The irradiation position LA01 is set, and an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation (for example, “dosundsun” etc.) such that the decorative pattern collides with the left hand LH of the player PP may be irradiated. The ultrasonic output control circuit 31 transmits an ultrasonic output control signal generated in accordance with an ultrasonic output command signal transmitted from the CPU 131 of the production control microcomputer 120 to each of the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R. Supply. In the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R, the ultrasonic transducer drive circuit 32B drives the plurality of ultrasonic transducers 32A according to the ultrasonic output control signal, thereby focusing the irradiation position LA01 separated from the pachinko gaming machine 1. To output an ultrasonic signal.

  The ultrasonic signal irradiated to the irradiation position LA01 may be output corresponding to the display operation of the decorative pattern in the display area of the image display device 5 regardless of the result of photographing by the camera 33. Alternatively, only when it is detected that the left hand LH is inserted into the virtual operation area VA1 based on the result of photographing by the camera 33, the irradiation position LA01 is output so that an ultrasonic signal is emitted, and the virtual operation is performed. When the left hand LH is not inserted into the area VA1, the output of the ultrasonic signal may be stopped. That is, an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is output when a detection object is detected in a predetermined area, but is not output when a detection object is not detected in the predetermined area. You may restrict to.

  The ultrasonic signal irradiation position LA01 may be a position corresponding to the display position of the effect image itself, for example, in a space below the decorative pattern on the front side (player side) of the decorative pattern displayed as a planar image. That's fine. Alternatively, the position suggested by displaying the effect image may be set as the irradiation position LA01 of the ultrasonic signal.

  Further, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed in accordance with the decorative pattern display mode in the image display device 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (A1), when an effect image showing the same decorative design FA1 as the decorative design already stopped in the reach state is displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative design display areas. In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (A2), when the left hand LH of the player PP is inserted in the virtual operation area VA1, an ultrasonic signal is output compared to before such an effect image is displayed. The tactile sensation given to the player may be increased (enhanced) by increasing the drive amplitude for the player. Or, when the decorative symbol is changing at high speed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area, the drive amplitude for outputting the ultrasonic signal is decreased to reduce (weaken) the tactile sensation given to the player. Also good. At this time, by repeating the start and stop of the output of the ultrasonic signal at relatively short intervals, an ultrasonic signal for giving a tactile sensation such that the decorative symbols collide with the left hand LH of the player PP one after another is irradiated. It only has to be done. On the other hand, when the decorative pattern is fluctuating at a low speed in the “medium” decorative pattern display area, the drive amplitude for outputting the ultrasonic signal is increased to increase (enhance) the tactile sensation given to the player. You may let them. At this time, the output of the ultrasonic signal is repeatedly started and stopped at relatively long intervals, so that an ultrasonic signal for giving a feeling that each decorative design collides with the left hand LH of the player PP is irradiated. It only has to be done. Thus, based on the decorative display variable display mode by the image display device 5, any one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving the player a different tactile sensation may be selected and output. In addition, the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player is used as a decorative pattern by the image display device 5. It may be made different depending on the variable display mode. Alternatively, whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be determined based on the decorative display variable display mode by the image display device 5. Further, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be made different according to the decorative display variable display mode by the image display device 5.

  Furthermore, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed in accordance with the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. For example, after the variable display result is determined as “big hit”, when an effect image showing the decorative design FA1 as shown in FIG. 36 (A1) is displayed, the virtual operation area VA1 is displayed in the virtual operation area VA1 as shown in FIG. 36 (A2). When the left hand LH of the player PP is inserted, the drive amplitude for outputting the ultrasonic signal is increased and given to the player as compared with the case where the variable display result is determined as “losing”. The tactile sensation may be increased (enhanced). In addition, whether or not the variable display result will be a “big hit” by changing any of the output settings of the ultrasonic signal such as the start timing of outputting the ultrasonic signal, the drive frequency, the irradiation period, the number of irradiations, etc. The player may be informed so that the player can recognize, or the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) may be changed. As described above, when the same effect image is displayed, a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Any one of them may be selected and output. In addition, among the plural types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player when the same effect image is displayed, ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. The selection ratio may be varied according to the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Or, when the same effect image is displayed, whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” You may decide. In addition, when the same effect image is displayed, a determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is set as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. You may make it differ according to a determination result.

  An effect operation as shown in FIG. 36 (A1) is executed, and the decoration symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the same as the “left” and “right” decoration symbol display area, is stopped in the decoration symbol display area where “medium” is displayed. When displayed, since the confirmed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived, for example, the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” as shown in FIG. It is only necessary to be notified that has become a “big hit”. If the variable display result is determined to be “losing”, for example, an effect image showing the decorative design FA1 as shown in FIG. 36 (A1) falls without being stopped and the number “8” is displayed. May be displayed in a decorative pattern display area of “medium”, for example, so as to derive a definite decorative pattern of reach combination (reach lose combination). By controlling the change of the performance operation in such special effects, for example, it is possible to recognize the possibility that a predetermined game value will be given, for example, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. Thus, it is possible to suggest a determination result as to whether or not to give a predetermined game value.

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 show an example of the effect operation in the reach effect in which the player PP inserts the left hand LH into the virtual operation area VA1 and acquires a specific item as another example of the effect operation as a special effect. Yes. When this reach effect is started, an effect image as shown in FIG. 37A is first displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 37A includes, for example, a message “Hold your hand and get a diamond!”. Subsequently, an effect image as shown in FIG. 37 (B1) is displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 37 (B1) includes a message MS1 and a message MS2 as in the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (B1). Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (B2), the player PP can move the left hand LH so as to be temporarily removed from the virtual operation area VA1, or can supply the game balls to the upper plate.

  Following the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 37 (B1), an effect image as shown in FIG. 37 (C) is displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 37C includes, for example, a message MS4 for notifying the operation content performed by the player PP, such as “Please get your hand in the area when you start!”. Based on the above, the player PP operates the left hand LH and the like. Thereafter, for example, when an effect image as shown in FIG. 37D is displayed, a process for detecting the operation mode of the left hand LH may be started.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 37 (E2), when the player PP inserts the left hand LH from the virtual boundary surface VB1 into the virtual operation area VA1, the virtual corresponding to the left hand LH as shown in FIG. 37 (E1). It is only necessary to display an effect image that receives the falling item FA2 by displaying the image MH2. Or when displaying the effect image which shows item FA2 as a stereo image, the stereo image which shows a mode that an item falls in the position where the left hand LH of player PP was detected inside virtual operation area VA1 is projected. That's fine. When such a stereoscopic image is displayed, the ultrasonic signal irradiation position LB01 corresponding to the display position of the effect image projected as a stereoscopic image, for example, by executing the process of step S665 shown in FIG. Is set and an ultrasonic signal for giving a feeling that the item falls to the left hand LH of the player PP may be irradiated.

  Further, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed according to the display mode of the effect image as a stereoscopic image by the image display device 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 38 (A1), when the effect image indicating the item FA2 overlaps the display position of the virtual image MH2 corresponding to the left hand LH, the output of the ultrasonic signal is started, and the player PP What is necessary is just to give the tactile sensation that the item FA2 has fallen to the left hand LH. In addition, when a stereoscopic display in which the effect image indicating the item FA2 is bounced (bounds) on the left hand LH is performed, the output of the ultrasonic signal is started or stopped in accordance with the bounce of the item FA2, or the ultrasonic wave What is necessary is just to give the touch feeling that item FA2 bounces to left hand LH of player PP by changing the irradiation position of a signal according to the bound of item FA2. That is, the output of an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be started or stopped in accordance with the display position of the effect image, or the irradiation position may be changed.

  The ultrasonic signal irradiation position LB01 is preferably a position corresponding to the stereoscopic image display position itself, for example, in a space below the position where the stereoscopic image is displayed. Alternatively, a position suggested by displaying a stereoscopic image may be set as the irradiation position LB01 of the ultrasonic signal.

  Depending on whether the effect image indicating the item FA2 in FIG. 37 (E1) or FIG. 38 (A1) is displayed as a three-dimensional image, or such an effect image is displayed as a planar image, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal is different. It may be allowed. For example, when the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image, if the left hand LH of the player PP is inserted in the virtual operation area VA1, the ultrasonic wave is compared to when the effect image is displayed as a planar image. The tactile sensation given to the player may be increased (enhanced) by increasing the drive amplitude for outputting the signal. In addition, any output setting may be changed depending on whether the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image or a planar image. In this manner, based on whether the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image or a planar image, one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving a different tactile sensation to the player is selected and output. It may be. In addition, among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player, the effect image is a three-dimensional image and a plane image with the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. It may be made different depending on which of the images is displayed. Alternatively, based on whether the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image or a planar image, it may be determined whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player. Further, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be made different depending on whether the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image or a planar image. Good.

  Furthermore, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed depending on whether or not the item FA2 corresponds to notification. For example, when the item FA2 is “Diamond” that has been previously notified, the drive amplitude for outputting the ultrasonic signal is increased and given to the player as compared to the case where the item FA2 is other than “Diamond”. The tactile sensation may be increased (enhanced). In addition, by changing any of the arbitrary output settings of the ultrasonic signal such as the start timing for outputting the ultrasonic signal, the driving frequency, the irradiation period, the number of irradiations, etc., there is an effect operation that matches the notification content. It may be possible for the player to recognize whether or not it is performed, or to vary the possibility of performing an effect operation that matches the notification content. As described above, when it is suggested that a predetermined performance operation is performed as a predetermined achievement condition to be achieved by the player, the player is determined based on the determination result of whether or not to perform the performance operation. Any one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations may be selected and output. In addition, when it is suggested that a predetermined performance operation is performed as a predetermined achievement condition to be achieved by the player, an ultrasonic wave is used among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving the player a different tactile sensation. You may make it vary the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signal output from the output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. according to the determination result of whether or not to perform the rendering operation that matches the achievement condition. Alternatively, when a predetermined achievement condition to be achieved by the player is presented to execute a predetermined performance operation, the player is given a predetermined result based on a determination result of whether or not to perform the performance operation. It may be determined whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a tactile sensation. In addition, when it is suggested that a predetermined performance operation is performed as a predetermined achievement condition to be achieved by the player, it is determined whether to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player You may make it vary a ratio according to the determination result of whether the production | presentation operation | movement which corresponds to achievement conditions is performed.

  In response to the effect operation shown in FIG. 38 (A1) being executed and the player PP acquiring the item FA2, an effect image as shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and (C) is displayed. Thus, it is notified whether or not the acquired item FA2 is “Diamond”. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 38C, when “Diamond” is notified in advance, the contents to be achieved by the player PP in the special effect are realized. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative symbols indicating the number “7” as shown in FIG. If the variable display result is determined to be “losing”, after confirming that the item is an item other than “diamond”, it is possible to derive and display the determined decorative symbol of the reach combination (reach-losing combination). Good. When the left hand LH of the player PP is not inserted into the virtual operation area VA1 during the execution of the special effect, the effect operation as shown in FIGS. The symbol may be derived and displayed.

  FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 show an example of the effect operation in the reach effect of “treasure hunting reach” as another example of the effect operation that becomes the special effect. When the reach effect is started, an effect image as shown in FIG. 39A is first displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 39A includes, for example, a message “Look for treasure!”. Subsequently, an effect image as shown in FIG. 39 (B1) is displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 39 (B1) includes a message MS1 and a message MS2 as in the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (B1). As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (B2), the player PP can move the left hand LH so as to temporarily remove it from the virtual operation area VA1, or can supply a game ball to the upper plate.

  Following the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 39 (B1), an effect image as shown in FIG. 39 (C) is displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 39C includes, for example, a message MS5 for notifying the content of the action performed by the player PP, such as “Put your hand into the area and select a treasure!” Based on the contents, the player PP operates the left hand LH and the like. Thereafter, for example, when an effect image as shown in FIG. 39D is displayed, a process for detecting the operation mode of the left hand LH may be started.

  As an example, when the player PP inserts the left hand LH from the virtual boundary surface VB1 into the virtual operation area VA1 as shown in FIG. 39 (E2), the virtual corresponding to the left hand LH as shown in FIG. 39 (E1). A state of selecting a treasure chest is displayed virtually by displaying the image MH3. At this time, the display mode of the effect image indicating the treasure chest in the display area of the image display device 5 may be varied depending on whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, or the determination result Depending on, the display mode may be one of a plurality of types of display modes at a different rate. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, one treasure chest or a plurality of treasure chests are displayed in a virtually shining state, and if the shining treasure chest is selected, the variable display result is “ The player may be notified that the game will be a “hit”. Alternatively, the possibility (reliability) that the variable display result may be a “hit” may be varied according to the number of treasure chests that are displayed in a virtually illuminated state.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (A2), when the player PP moves the left hand LH from the left side to the right in the upper part of the virtual operation area VA1 in parallel with the virtual boundary surface VB1, as shown in FIG. 40 (A1). The display is changed to move the virtual image MH3 corresponding to the left hand LH to the position of the treasure box displayed in the upper right part. Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (B2), when the player PP circularly moves the left hand LH in the virtual operation area VA1 in parallel with the virtual boundary surface VB1, and moves it to the lower left, FIG. 40 (B1) As shown, the display is changed to move the virtual image MH3 corresponding to the left hand LH to the position of the treasure box displayed in the lower left. At this time, “Treasure” is placed in the treasure box displayed at the lower left by starting outputting an ultrasonic signal having an irradiation position at the position where the left hand LH of the player PP is located and giving a predetermined tactile sensation. What is necessary is just to recognize that possibility is high. The output of the ultrasonic signal is such that when the display position of the virtual image MH3 corresponding to the left hand LH of the player matches the hand-shaped display position indicated by the broken line in FIGS. 40 (A1) and (B1), It may be started. Alternatively, the output of the ultrasonic signal may be started when the display position of the virtual image MH3 overlaps a part of the hand-shaped display position. When such a reach effect is executed, for example, the processing of step S666 shown in FIG. 32 is executed, so that the ultrasonic signal of the detection target (left hand LH) detected by the camera 33 is detected. An irradiation position may be set.

  Further, for example, the output setting of other ultrasonic signals may be changed while changing the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signals according to the position where the left hand LH of the player PP is detected in the virtual operation area VA1. As an example, as shown in FIG. 40 (B1), when the left hand LH is located at a position for selecting a specific treasure box (for example, the lower left treasure box), the left hand LH is located at a position for selecting a treasure box other than the specific treasure box. As compared with the case, the driving amplitude for outputting the ultrasonic signal may be increased to increase (enhance) the tactile sensation given to the player. In addition, depending on the position where the left hand LH is located, by making any of the arbitrary output settings of the ultrasonic signal, such as the start timing of outputting the ultrasonic signal, the driving frequency, the irradiation period, the number of irradiations, etc. Different tactile sensations may be given to the player PP. In this way, based on the location of the detection target specified from the detection result obtained by the camera 33, one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player is selected and output. You may make it make it. In addition, the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc., among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player is a detection result obtained by photographing with the camera 33. It may be made different depending on the location of the detection target specified from the above. Alternatively, whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be determined based on the location of the detection target specified from the detection result obtained by the camera 33. In addition, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is made different depending on the location of the detection target specified from the detection result by the camera 33. May be.

  Further, for example, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed according to the shape when the left hand LH of the player PP is detected in the virtual operation area VA1. As an example, when detecting the open shape of the left hand LH of the player PP, the ultrasonic signal drive frequency or the like is given so as to give the player a “gritty” feel as if the player touched the surface of the treasure chest. What is necessary is just to set an irradiation position. On the other hand, when the player PP detects the shape or direction of movement that the left hand LH of the player PP can grab and open the treasure box, it gives the fingertip of the left hand LH a “tactile” feel as if the treasure box is opened. In addition, the driving frequency of the ultrasonic signal, the irradiation position, and the like may be set. In addition, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal is changed in accordance with an arbitrary operation mode detected based on the photographing result by the camera 33 such as the operation speed of the left hand LH so as to give the player a different tactile sensation. It may be. In this way, based on an arbitrary operation mode of the detection target specified from the detection result obtained by the shooting of the camera 33, one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player is selected. You may make it output. In addition, the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc., among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player is a detection result obtained by photographing with the camera 33 It may be made to differ according to the arbitrary operation modes of the detection target specified from. Or based on the arbitrary operation | movement aspect of the detection target specified from the detection result by imaging | photography of the camera 33, it may be determined whether the ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to a player is output. . Further, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is made different according to an arbitrary operation mode of the detection target specified from the detection result obtained by photographing with the camera 33. You may do it.

  An effect operation as shown in FIG. 40 (B1) is executed, and an effect image as shown in FIGS. 40 (C) and (D) is displayed in response to the player PP selecting the lower left treasure chest. For example, whether the contents of the selected treasure box is “treasure” is notified. For example, when the contents of the treasure box is “treasure” as shown in FIG. 40D, the contents to be achieved by the player PP in the special effect are realized. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative symbols indicating the number “7” as shown are stopped and displayed and that the variable display result is “big hit”. When the variable display result is determined to be “losing”, after confirming that the contents of the treasure box is not “treasure”, a definite decorative symbol of reach combination (reach-losing combination) is derived and displayed. That's fine. When the left hand LH of the player PP is not inserted into the virtual operation area VA1 during execution of the special effect, the effect operation as shown in FIGS. The symbol may be derived and displayed.

  FIG. 41 shows a case where a special effect similar to the special effect shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is executed, and the player PP inserts the left hand LH into a virtual operation area VA2 different from the virtual operation area VA1, The example of the production | presentation operation | movement in the reach production which stops a fixed decoration design) is shown. When the reach effect is started, an effect image as shown in FIG. 41A is first displayed. The effect image shown in FIG. 41A includes a message similar to the effect image shown in FIG. Further, in the display operation example shown in FIG. 41A, for example, by displaying a decorative pattern indicating the number “7” with a floral pattern different from the normal single color display, the variable display result becomes “big hit”. You may alert | report that possibility is high.

  Subsequently, it is only necessary to cause the player PP to temporarily remove the left hand LH from the virtual operation area VA2 by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 41 (B1). In the effect image shown in FIG. 41 (B1), the message MS1 or the like instructs the player PP to remove the left hand LH that is the detection target from the virtual operation area VA2. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (B2), the player PP can move the left hand LH so as to be temporarily excluded from the virtual operation area VA2. Thus, the player PP can be made to recognize the virtual operation area VA2 and the virtual boundary surface VB2 by a predetermined effect operation such as display of an effect image. Similar to the virtual operation area VA2 and the virtual boundary surface VB1, for example, by arranging a boundary surface notification unit and a recognition member on the lower plate forming member, the player recognizes the virtual operation area VA2, the virtual boundary surface VB2, and the like. You may let them. When the production operation control by the processing of step S621 is performed corresponding to the production operation state at the time when the special production is started, the notification operation by the boundary surface notification unit arranged on the lower plate forming member is started, and the game The user may be made to recognize the virtual operation area VA2 and the virtual boundary surface VB2. In addition, the player can recognize the irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal corresponding to the virtual operation area VA2 by a predetermined effect operation such as a notification operation by the irradiation area notification unit, an irradiation region presentation member, or a display of an effect image. Also good. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the irradiation area of the ultrasonic signal and improve the accuracy of the operation for obtaining a predetermined tactile sensation.

  Subsequent to the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 41 (B1), the display of the effect image and the like may be performed as in FIGS. 35 (C), (D), and (E1). Here, when the player PP inserts the left hand LH from the virtual boundary surface VB2 into the virtual operation area VA2, an effect image that receives a falling decorative pattern by displaying a virtual image corresponding to the left hand LH, etc. Should be displayed. At this time, in the virtual operation area VA2, for example, an ultrasonic signal is output from an ultrasonic output device provided separately from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R and irradiated to the left hand LH of the player PP. Thus, it is only necessary to give a feeling that the decorative design collides with the left hand LH of the player PP.

  At this time, similarly to the case where the effect image indicating the decorative design FA1 in FIG. 36 (A1) is displayed, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed according to the variable display result of the special design or the decorative design. Good. That is, when the same effect image is displayed, based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”, among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player, Any one may be selected and output. In addition, when the same effect image is displayed, the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals irradiated in the virtual operation area VA2 among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player is variable. You may make it vary according to the determination result of whether a display result becomes "big hit". Or, when the same effect image is displayed, whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” You may decide. In addition, when the same effect image is displayed, the variable display result indicates “big hit” as a determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player in the virtual operation area VA2. It may be made different depending on the determination result of whether or not.

  As described above, when a special effect similar to the special effect shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is executed, a predetermined tactile sensation is given toward the left hand LH of the player PP inserted into the virtual operation area VA2. An ultrasonic signal for irradiation is applied. In this case, the virtual operation area VA2 is arranged between the upper plate forming member and the lower plate forming member of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is located at a position different from the front surface of the game area or the front surface of the display area of the image display device 5. Is arranged. As described above, the virtual operation area VA2 is arranged at a position that does not overlap the display area of the image display device 5, and the ultrasonic signal is irradiated into the virtual operation area VA2, so that the player PP virtually operates the left hand LH. When inserted into the area VA2, the player can easily recognize that the display of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 is linked to the effect operation using the ultrasonic signal. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  It is not limited to the case where the special effects shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 are executed. For example, even when the special effects shown in FIGS. 37, 38, 39, and 40 are executed, the virtual effect area VA2 is entered. An ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation may be emitted toward the left hand LH of the inserted player PP. Also in these cases, since the ultrasonic signal is irradiated into the virtual operation area VA2 arranged at a position not overlapping the display area of the image display device 5, the player PP inserts the left hand LH into the virtual operation area VA2. Sometimes, the player can easily recognize that the display of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 and the effect operation using the ultrasonic signal are linked, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

  In addition to the special effects exemplified in FIGS. 35 to 40, etc., any special effects may be executed in any desired form using an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player. As an example, the irradiation position (irradiation range) of the ultrasonic signal is set so that a predetermined shape indicating a predetermined character or symbol is drawn on the left hand LH of the player PP inserted in the virtual operation area VA1, and the image When the effect image including the same shape as the predetermined shape drawn by the ultrasonic signal is selected from the plurality of effect images displayed in the display area of the display device 5, the variable display result is “big hit”. Notification of whether or not, or notification of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” may be performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, as a part of the production operation in the specific performance, the ultrasonic output device 32L, 32C, 32R generates an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player. Is output to the irradiation position set in a predetermined irradiation area separated from the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thereby, for example, a player can be stimulated without touching a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the surface of the image display device 5 without touching the player. Therefore, it is possible to give a stimulus to the player's sense in a wider range, diversify the contents of the production, and improve the interest of the game.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (A1) or the like, when a predetermined effect image is displayed by the image display device 5 in a special effect, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is set in accordance with the display position. In this way, by stimulating the player's sense in conjunction with the effect operation for displaying the effect image, the correspondence between the effect operation and the tactile sensation can be clarified and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, when the effect image indicating the item FA2 in FIGS. 37E1 and 38A1 is displayed as a stereoscopic image, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is set in accordance with the display position of the effect image projected as the stereoscopic image. Is set. In this way, by stimulating the player's senses in conjunction with the rendering operation for displaying a stereoscopic image, it is possible to give the player a more realistic impression and improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal including the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is performed according to the photographing result by the camera 33. Thereby, according to the player's operation action etc., it is easy to give an exact stimulus to a player's sense, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  A specific relationship is set in advance with respect to the position of the camera 33 within the shooting range of the camera 33 by using the shot image data generated by shooting the left hand LH of the player PP as a detection target with the camera 33. Based on the detection result of the detection object in the virtual operation area VA1, the display of the effect image in the special effect is changed. Thereby, for example, it is possible to diversify the production contents that can intuitively understand the relevance to the operation of the detection target object, such as an operation by the left hand LH of the player PP, and to improve the interest of the game. Further, the player is made to recognize the virtual operation area VA1 and the virtual operation area VA2 by arranging a boundary surface notification unit and a recognition member, or performing an effect operation such as displaying a predetermined effect image. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the detection areas such as the virtual operation area VA1 and the virtual operation area VA2, and improve the accuracy of the operation for changing the effect image.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the embodiment described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the camera 33, and the operation direction, the operation speed, the shape change, and the like of the detection target are detected based on the imaging result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R without performing shooting by the camera 33, and the pachinko gaming machine It is good also as what is irradiated in the predetermined irradiation range spaced apart from 1. FIG. That is, it does not have to include all the technical features described in the above embodiment, and includes a part of the configuration described in the above embodiment so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. It may be a thing.

  For example, in the case where an ultrasonic signal is output without shooting by the camera 33, the irradiation position (focal position) of the ultrasonic signal does not match the skin surface of the player, and the player is given a predetermined tactile sensation. There may be no state. Even in such a case, if the player PP moves the left hand LH according to the display position of the effect image by setting the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal according to the display position of the effect image, for example, a predetermined It is possible to obtain a tactile sensation. In other words, the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R and the like may be irradiated on the assumption that there is a possibility of giving the player a predetermined tactile sensation. It doesn't have to be a thing.

  Alternatively, the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R and the like are not limited to those output in order to give a predetermined tactile sensation to the player, for example, give a predetermined tactile sensation to the player. Instead, it may be output to execute a predetermined performance operation. As an example, an effect operation of swinging the liquid in the container may be executed by irradiating an ultrasonic signal toward the effect member provided with the container containing a liquid such as water. In addition, an effect operation in which a piece of paper dances may be executed by irradiating an ultrasonic signal toward a member for production including a container containing the piece of paper. In these cases, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed according to the result of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to be able to vary the possibility (big hit reliability) of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” depending on the operation mode in the rendering operation using the ultrasonic signal.

  In the above-described embodiment, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal is determined based on the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”, the display position of the effect image (planar image or stereoscopic image) by the image display device 5, and the photographing result by the camera 33. It has been described that the player is set to give a different tactile sensation according to the operation mode of the detection target based on the game. In addition, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal is determined according to the player's operation mode with respect to a predetermined operation member such as the number of operations of the operation button 30, the operation intensity, and the operation direction during a predetermined operation detection period. May be set to give different touch feelings. As an example, when the execution of the special effect is started, first, a predetermined effect (for example, a mini game in which the player repeatedly hits the operation button 30) is performed using the operation button 30. At this time, an operation detection period for effectively detecting a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 30 is set. Then, depending on the number of operations of the operation button 30 detected until the operation detection period ends, any one of the start timing, the drive frequency, the drive amplitude, and the irradiation position when outputting the ultrasonic signal thereafter, The output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be varied. Further, after the output of the ultrasonic signal is started within the operation detection period, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be changed according to the number of operations of the operation button 30 or the like. Alternatively, the output of an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is started or stopped depending on whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on a predetermined operation member such as the operation button 30 is detected. Also good. As described above, one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player may be selected and output based on the operation mode of the player with respect to the predetermined operation member. In addition, among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player, the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. is set to the player for a predetermined operation member. You may make it differ according to the operation mode. Or you may determine whether the ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined | prescribed tactile sensation to a player is output based on the player's operation mode with respect to a predetermined | prescribed operation member. Further, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be made different according to the player's operation mode with respect to the predetermined operation member.

  Further, the display position of the effect image by the image display device 5 is not limited to the display position of the effect image. For example, the sound output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R in the special effect, the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or the movable member for the effect Different tactile sensations may be given to the player by changing the output setting of the ultrasonic signal according to the production mode in the production operation by any production device, such as the operation mode in FIG. As an example, when an effect operation for moving an effect movable member provided inside or outside the game area is executed, an ultrasonic signal irradiation position is set according to the position of the movable member. The position where a predetermined tactile sensation is given to the player may be moved in accordance with the movement of the movable member. Alternatively, output of an ultrasonic signal for giving a player a predetermined tactile sensation may be started or stopped depending on whether or not a predetermined performance operation has been executed. In this way, based on the determination result of whether or not to execute the predetermined performance operation, any one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player is selected and output. Also good. In addition, among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player, a predetermined rendering operation is executed with a selection ratio of ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. It may be made different depending on the determination result. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a predetermined performance operation. Further, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be made different depending on the determination result of whether or not to execute a predetermined effect operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the tactile sensation given to the player can be varied according to the jackpot reliability by varying the output setting of the ultrasonic signal irradiated in the special performance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ultrasonic signal of the ultrasonic signal is changed so as to vary the tactile sensation given to the player according to the possibility that a predetermined game value advantageous to the player different from the jackpot gaming state is given. Output setting may be performed. For example, a game value advantageous to the player is provided in the probable change state and the short time state, in which a big hit game state is likely to occur compared to the normal state. In addition, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), or is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible special figure games becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is from the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20) is high, and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”). Various game values, such as a large number of first consecutive channels (for example, “10”) may be given. The output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be determined at a different rate depending on the possibility that at least a part of such various game values is given.

  Thus, based on the determination result of whether or not to give any game value advantageous to the player, one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving the player a different tactile sensation is selected. You may make it output. Further, among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player, the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. You may make it vary according to the determination result of whether to give game value. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player based on a determination result of whether or not to give any game value advantageous to the player. Further, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player is made different depending on the determination result of whether or not to give any game value advantageous to the player. It may be.

  In addition, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed, when the production operation is performed in the same manner as the normal state, whether the gaming state is a normal state or a certain variation state (whether certain variation control is performed) The output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be determined as one of a plurality of types at a different rate depending on the frequency. Alternatively, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal may be performed so as to give the player a tactile sensation different from that in the normal state when in the probability changing state. In this way, by changing the output setting of the ultrasonic signal, the tactile sensation given to the player is made different depending on whether or not the gaming state is in a probable state and whether the gaming state is in a probable state. Also good. The game state is not limited to the probable state, and the tactile sensation given to the player varies depending on whether or not a game value advantageous to the player has been given and the possibility that such game value has been given. In addition, what is necessary is that the output setting of the ultrasonic signal is performed.

  As described above, based on whether or not any game value advantageous to the player is given, any one of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving the player a different tactile sensation is selected and output. It may be. Further, among a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player, the selection ratio of the ultrasonic signals output from the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R, etc. You may make it differ according to whether the game value was provided. Alternatively, whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be determined based on whether or not any game value advantageous to the player is given. Further, the determination ratio of whether or not to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player may be made different depending on whether or not an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is given. Good.

  The arrangement of the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, and 32R is not limited to a predetermined position around the circular see-through window or a predetermined position between the upper plate forming member and the lower plate forming member, and gives a predetermined tactile sensation to the player. Any arrangement can be used as long as it can output an ultrasonic signal. As an example, an ultrasonic output device is arranged at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate forming member so that an ultrasonic signal can be irradiated from below toward a player's hand inserted in the virtual operation area VA1. Also good. Alternatively, an ultrasonic output device is arranged on at least a part of the game board 2 forming the game area, and a predetermined tactile sensation is given to the player through a glass plate of a circular see-through window established in the glass door frame. The ultrasonic signal may be irradiated.

  In this way, the arrangement of the ultrasonic output devices may be arbitrary, and a plurality of ultrasonic output devices may irradiate an ultrasonic signal within a single irradiation region, or a plurality of ultrasonic output devices may be used. The ultrasonic signal may be irradiated in a plurality of different irradiation areas by the sound wave output device. Moreover, you may make it an ultrasonic signal be irradiated toward either of several irradiation areas with a single ultrasonic output device.

  Determination of which of the multiple types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player and determination of whether to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player are as follows: An effect provided to control an effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on a predetermined determination result by the CPU 111 of the game control microcomputer 100 provided to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 It may be performed by the CPU 131 of the control microcomputer 120 or the like. Alternatively, it is determined whether to output any of a plurality of types of ultrasonic signals for giving different tactile sensations to the player, or whether to output an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player. Is an effect provided for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the determination result by the CPU 111 of the game control microcomputer 100 provided for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be performed independently by the CPU 131 of the control microcomputer 120 or the like.

  In the embodiment described above, the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 is described as determining the control content of various effect operations. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an input / output port. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 121 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation in which the display control CPU accepts input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the input / output port, and the display control CPU is an input / output port A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU, for example, based on the display control command from the effect control board 12 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, the effect control micro in the above embodiment. It is only necessary to execute a part of the processing executed by the CPU 131 of the computer 120. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processes executed by the CPU 131 in the above embodiment. In addition, the sound control unit 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment is mounted on the sound control board, and instead of or together with this, the sound control unit 122 is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The lamp control board 123 may be mounted on the lamp control board. In this case, the sound control board and the lamp control board may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, for example, the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 only needs to execute processing for comprehensively controlling the effect operation. In such a configuration, any part of the processing executed by the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 in the above-described embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. Processing for determining the contents, processing for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the electrical decoration member such as the game effect lamp 9, and control content of the ultrasonic output operation in the ultrasonic output devices 32L, 32C, 32R The combination of the processing for determining the control contents of the various performance operations, such as the above-described processing, on which control board may be any combination.

  In the above-described embodiment, the small hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state is not changed after the small hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state based on the fact that the big hit type becomes “surprise”, and after the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the positive change state. Explained as being. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “accurate” or the variable display result is “small hit”, A case of “suddenly normal” may be provided. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 201 sets a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the variation special figure designation buffer value as a “suddenly short” or “sudden normal” jackpot. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the table data allocated to a classification may be included. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “accuracy”, it is controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “surprise”, the normal state is controlled. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, but can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine. Hereinafter, a case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is an example of another gaming machine will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a front view of a slot machine 500 as an example of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied, and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. On the outer periphery of the reels RL, RC, RR, for example, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, which can be distinguished from each other Are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages. Each reel RL, RC, RR is displayed while the symbols of each reel RL, RC, RR are continuously changed by being rotated by correspondingly provided reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 43). At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results.

  The front door of the slot machine 500 is provided with an image display device 510 having the same display function as the image display device 5 in the above embodiment. An operation table 520 in which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations is provided at the lower part of the variable display device 501 on the front door of the slot machine 500. On the back side of the operation table 520, a medal slot 502 for inserting and storing medals as game media in the slot machine 500, a BET switch 503 for setting (BET) the number of bets for one medal, MAXBET switch 504 for setting the maximum number of bets that can be bet in one game (three in this example), stored as credits (the number of medals stored as game value owned by the player) A settlement switch 508 is provided to settle the medals used and the medals used for setting the number of bets. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 502 is detected by a predetermined insertion medal sensor.

  On the front side of the operation table 520, a start lever 505 that is operated when the game is started in the slot machine 500, stop switches 506L and 506C that are operated when the rotation of each of the reels RL, RC, and RR is stopped. 506R is provided. A medal payout exit 507 through which medals are paid out is provided at the bottom of the operation table 520.

  At predetermined positions such as a lower portion of the variable display device 501 on the front door of the slot machine 500, a game information display unit for displaying various information related to games in the slot machine 500 is provided. For example, the game information display unit displays a credit indicator that displays the number of medals stored as credits, an auxiliary display that displays the number of medals acquired in the big bonus, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like And a payout display for displaying the number of medals paid out by winning. Two speakers 511L and 511R that emit sound effects are provided on the upper left and right of the slot machine 500. In addition, a game effect lamp 512 and a camera 533 are provided above the image display device 510, and game effect lamps 513 and 514 are provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 510 and the variable display device 501.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 500, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 502, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the BET switch 503 or the MAXBET switch 504 is operated. When the number of bets is set in this way, one of a plurality of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets becomes valid, the operation of the start lever 505 is valid, that is, the game can be executed, and the variable display The execution condition is met. Even when a re-gamer winning such as replay occurs in the previous game, the next game can be executed continuously, and the variable display execution condition is satisfied.

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, based on the fact that the operation is detected by the start lever switch 505A (FIG. 43), the variable display start condition is satisfied, The reels RL, RC, RR rotate, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible.

  Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a winning is generated. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medals, re-players that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets, and special cases that have a transition in gaming state. There is a role, and the winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In the slot machine 500, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the random number value extracted at the timing when the start lever 505 is operated. The fact that winning in this internal lottery and winning is permitted is also referred to as “internal winning”. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once the occurrence of a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (eg, 466). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By restricting the gaming state (so-called assist time) in which the procedure is notified and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R are operated are stopped. Challenge time (CT) that allows control to be easily controlled and allows players to derive a combination of winning symbols, and allow for specific winnings (such as replay winnings and single bonus winnings) Game state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of being played, and further combining these It may be any such tricks state.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 43 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are also mounted on the slot machine 500. The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on.

  The reel unit 650 includes reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R, a reel lamp 652, a reel sensor 653, and the like. The reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R are motors for rotating the reels RL, RC, RR. The reel lamp 652 is provided inside each reel RL, RC, RR, and irradiates a symbol that can be visually recognized by the variable display device 501 among the symbols drawn on each reel RL, RC, RR from the inside of the reel. It is a lamp to do. The reel sensor 653 is a sensor for detecting the rotation state, the number of rotations, and the like of each reel RL, RC, RR.

  On the production control board 620, wiring for transmitting a video signal, photographed image data, and the like from the camera 533, and an ultrasonic output command signal to the ultrasonic output control circuit 531 are transmitted from the ultrasonic output devices 532L, 532C, and 532R. Wiring for outputting an ultrasonic signal is connected, and an effect control microcomputer 630, a display control unit 631, a sound control unit 632, a lamp control unit 633, and the like are mounted. The effect control microcomputer 630 is similar to the effect control microcomputer 120 in the above embodiment, a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And a reset / interrupt controller. The display control unit 631 controls the display operation in the image display device 510, and the image data according to the display control command from the effect control microcomputer 630 is the same as the display control unit 121 in the above embodiment. And an image data memory for storing various image data used for displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 510.

  In the effect control microcomputer 630, the image display device 510, the speakers 511L and 511R, the game effect lamps 512 to 514, the ultrasonic output devices 532L, 532C, and 532R, etc., according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600. The CPU executes instructions and processing for controlling the rendering operation. In the display control unit 631, processing of image data in accordance with a display control command from the effect control microcomputer 630 is executed by the image processing processor.

  On the screen of the image display device 510, for example, in the same manner as the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 in the above embodiment, “left”, “middle”, A “right” variable display unit is provided, and for example, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 630 executes a process similar to the effect process during variable display shown in the flowchart of FIG. Corresponding to the variable display of symbols in 501, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other may be variably displayed. Alternatively, the decorative display variable display may not be executed in the display area of the image display device 510, and an effect image corresponding to the variable display of the design on the variable display device 501 may be displayed. At this time, the operation mode of the detection target is detected based on the captured image data generated by shooting the detection target with the camera 533, and the display of the effect image and the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal are determined according to the detection result. Can be changed. In addition, a boundary surface notification unit may be provided on a top surface of the operation table 520 at a predetermined position, for example, between the left and right ends of the operation table 520. Instead of this boundary surface notification unit or together with the boundary surface notification unit, a recognition member may be provided that allows the player to recognize the virtual operation area VA1 and the virtual boundary surface VB1 without performing a notification operation.

  For example, the rotation of the reel RL is stopped by operating the stop switch 506L, and then the rotation of the reel RC is stopped by operating the stop switch 506C. At this time, in the variable display device 501, the symbol derived and displayed by the stop of the reel RL and the symbol derived and displayed by the stop of the reel RC receive a special role winning that becomes a big bonus on any winning line. It shall constitute a possible combination. Thereafter, for example, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 630 or the image processor of the display control unit 631 executes the same process as the special effect control process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Depending on the result of determining whether or not to give a predetermined game value such as the result of an internal lottery, the result of detecting the operation mode of the detection target, etc. Change the output setting of the ultrasonic signal. This makes it possible to diversify the production contents that can intuitively understand the relevance of the movement of the detection target, such as the player's hand, and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the ultrasonic signals output (radiated) from the ultrasonic output devices 532L, 532C, and 532R propagate through the space and reach the player's skin surface and the like, and give the player a predetermined tactile sensation. Therefore, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal can be set to a predetermined position in a space separated from the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thereby, for example, the player can give a stimulus to the player's sense of touch without touching a predetermined position of the slot machine 500 such as the surface of the image display device 510, and the player's sense can be stimulated in a wider range. The content of the presentation can be diversified to enhance the interest of the game.

  When a predetermined effect image is displayed by the image display device 510 in the special effect, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal may be set in accordance with the display position. In this way, by stimulating the player's sense in conjunction with the effect operation for displaying the effect image, the correspondence between the effect operation and the tactile sensation can be clarified and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the effect image is displayed as a stereoscopic image by the image display device 510, the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal may be set in accordance with the display position of the effect image projected as the stereoscopic image. In this way, by stimulating the player's senses in conjunction with the rendering operation for displaying a stereoscopic image, it is possible to give the player a more realistic impression and improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, the output setting of the ultrasonic signal including the irradiation position of the ultrasonic signal is performed according to the imaging result by the camera 533. Thereby, according to the player's operation action etc., it is easy to give an exact stimulus to a player's sense, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The output setting of the ultrasonic signal changes to a predetermined mode at a different rate depending on whether or not a predetermined role that is the object of lottery in the internal lottery is won, such as a special bonus such as a big bonus or regular bonus It may be determined whether or not to do so. Thereby, according to the tactile sensation given to the player by irradiating the ultrasonic signal, the player's sense of expectation for the internal winning can be varied to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, if the gaming machine of the present invention has an image display device in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, for example, a general electric machine or a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a Pachi-Con It does not matter. In addition, the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, and encloses game balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a slot machine that can play a game using medals and credits, for example, a slot machine that plays a game using pachinko balls, or credits without medals being discharged to the outside. The present invention can also be applied to a complete credit type slot machine that can be played using the game, an image type slot machine in which a variable display device is displayed as an image, and the like.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by keeping it. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4 ... Special symbol display device 5, 510 ... Image display device 6 ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R, 511L, 511R ... Speaker 9, 512-514 ... Game effect lamp 11, 600 ... Main board 12, 620 ... Production control board 13 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22 ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Upper plate Forming members 32L, 32C, 32R, 532L, 532C, 532R ... Ultrasonic output devices 33, 533 ... Cameras 100, 610 ... Game control microcomputers 111, 131 ... CPU
112, 132 ... ROM
113, 133 ... RAM
114: random number circuit 115, 136: input / output port 120, 630 ... production control microcomputer 121, 631 ... display control unit 122, 632 ... sound control unit 123, 633 ... lamp control unit 520 ... operation table

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value,
Value assignment determining means for determining whether or not to give the predetermined game value;
Based on the determination result of the value addition determination means, a game effect means for executing a predetermined effect suggesting the possibility of the predetermined game value being provided,
The game effect means is
As the predetermined effect, an ultrasonic wave irradiation means for outputting an ultrasonic signal for giving a predetermined tactile sensation to the player and irradiating it within a predetermined irradiation area separated from the gaming machine,
Including notification means for performing notification for recognizing the predetermined irradiation region,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value,
Value assignment determining means for determining whether or not to give the predetermined game value;
Based on the determination result of the value addition determination means, a game effect means for executing a predetermined effect suggesting the possibility of the predetermined game value being provided,
The game effect means includes an ultrasonic irradiation means for outputting an ultrasonic signal for giving a player a predetermined tactile sensation as the predetermined effect, and irradiating it in a predetermined irradiation area separated from the gaming machine,
The ultrasonic irradiation means, Ri changeable der the predetermined irradiation area with the progress of the game,
Including image display means for displaying an image;
The game effect means includes effect image display execution means for displaying a predetermined effect image by the image display means as the predetermined effect,
The ultrasonic wave irradiation means includes an ultrasonic image setting means during effect image display that sets an irradiation position of an ultrasonic signal according to a position where a predetermined effect image is displayed by the effect image display execution means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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