JP6792298B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are provided with operating means such as production buttons that can be operated by the player. Then, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the operating means is vibrated to appeal to the tactile sensation of the player and to improve the interest in the game. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the vibration is transmitted to the operator of the main operation button by vibrating the vibration motor based on the pressing operation of the main operation button.

JP-A-2009-172216

However, in a game machine capable of vibrating the operating means, it has been desired to further improve the interest in the game by more effectively utilizing the vibration of the operating means.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine capable of executing a specific effect triggered by a predetermined effect operation, and is a game board in which a game area is formed and a launch operation configured to enable a launch operation of a game ball. The means, the first effect operating means which is an operation means different from the firing operation means and is configured to enable a predetermined effect operation, and the first effect operation means which can generate a vibration and the vibration is used as the first effect operation means. A vibration means configured to be impartable to, an information display means capable of displaying information, a display control means for controlling the information display means, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect for controlling the effect execution means. The effect that includes the control means and can be executed by the effect executing means includes a specific effect that is executed when the effect operation of the first effect operation means is performed during a predetermined operation valid period. included, the when Starring output operation of the first staging operation means during vibration of the vibration means is performed is adapted to the specific effect takes place as a trigger Starring output operation of the first staging operation means , on the information display means can display information, the symbol information capable of forming the combination in accordance with the result of the big hit lottery, may effect operation information for prompting an operation of the first staging operation means, before symbol staging operation information when There displayed, the staging operation information is displayed in a position that overlaps with the display area capable of displaying the symbol information, before symbol staging operation information, the non-display condition of the staging operation information is satisfied, the vibration The game machine is provided with a second effect operating means, and the mode of the effect executed when the operation of the second effect operating means is performed is the mode of the effect, which is not displayed during the vibration of the means. and gist different from the specific embodiments of the effect that takes place triggered by Starring out operations 1 staging operation means has been.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine capable of executing a specific effect triggered by a predetermined effect operation, and is a game board in which a game area is formed and a launch operation configured to enable a launch operation of a game ball. The means, the first effect operating means which is an operation means different from the launch operation means and is configured to enable a predetermined effect operation, and the vibration can be generated, and the vibration is used as the launch operation means and the above. A vibration means configured to be impartable to the first effect operation means, an information display means capable of displaying information, a display control means for controlling the information display means, and a game state control means for controlling the game state. The firing intensity of the game ball includes the first firing intensity and the second firing intensity, which is stronger than the first firing intensity, and in an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, When the game ball is launched at the second firing intensity, it is more advantageous to the player than when it is launched at the first firing intensity, and the information that can be displayed by the information display means is a big hit. The symbol information that can form a combination according to the result of the lottery, the effect operation information that prompts the operation of the first effect operation means, and the launch operation means so that the game ball is launched at the second launch intensity. a firing operation information for prompting to manipulate, there is, in the preferred gaming state, it is possible to display the firing operation information, when the front Symbol staging operation information is displayed, the staging operation information, the is displayed at a position overlapping the visible display area pattern information, before symbol staging operation information, the non-display condition of the staging operation information is established, and so does not appear in the vibration of said vibrating means, gaming machine is provided with a second staging operation means, mode of production which operations are performed in response to that is the second staging operation means that Starring output operation of the first staging operation means is The gist is that it is different from the specific mode of production that is performed as an opportunity.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The front view which shows the game board schematically. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the first button effect. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the second button effect. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the third button effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first production lottery, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second production lottery, and (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the third production lottery. .. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of a specific execution mode of the first button effect and the second button effect. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of a specific execution mode of the third button effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes a fixed frame 12 fixed to island equipment in a game hall (hall) or the like. The frame body 11 includes a middle mounting frame 13 that is pivotally supported on the front side of the fixed frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the fixed frame 12. The middle mounting frame 13 is a frame body for mounting various parts. In the present embodiment, the parts mounted on the middle mounting frame 13 include the game board YB described later. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side (front side). The frame body 11 includes a front mounting frame 14 pivotally supported on the front side of the middle mounting frame 13 so as to be openable and closed with respect to the fixed frame 12 and the middle mounting frame 13. The front mounting frame 14 is a frame body for mounting various parts.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. For example, the launch handle HD is provided on the front side of the front mounting frame 14. The firing handle HD corresponds to an operating means that can be grasped by the player and a second operating means. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area YBa with a strength corresponding to the operating amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp La executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown). For example, the decorative lamp La is arranged on the front mounting frame 14 or the game board YB. The decorative lamp La corresponds to an effect executing means for executing the effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp. As one of the effects, the speaker Sp executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) that outputs voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music. The speaker Sp corresponds to an effect executing means for executing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a storage unit 16. For example, the storage unit 16 is provided on the front side of the front mounting frame 14. The storage unit 16 includes an upper plate 15 for storing game balls. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button EBT in addition to the firing handle HD. For example, the effect button EBT is provided substantially at the center of the storage unit 16 in the left-right direction. That is, the effect button EBT is provided at a position where the player can operate it. For example, the effect button EBT is a push button type. The effect button EBT corresponds to an operating means capable of performing a predetermined operation and a first operating means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a left button LBT and a right button RBT. For example, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are provided on the right side of the upper plate 15 in the storage unit 16. For example, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are push button type. The left button LBT and the right button RBT correspond to a third operation means different from the effect button EBT.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a vibration motor SM capable of generating vibration. For example, the vibration motor SM is built in the effect button EBT. That is, the vibration motor SM is configured so that the generated vibration can be applied to the effect button EBT. The vibration motor SM corresponds to a vibration means configured to be capable of generating vibration and applying the vibration to the effect button EBT.

As described above, in the present embodiment, both the vibration motor SM and the firing handle HD are provided on the front mounting frame 14. More specifically, the effect button EBT provided on the storage unit 16 has a built-in vibration motor SM, while the firing handle HD is provided at a position adjacent to the lower right of the storage unit 16. Further, in the front mounting frame 14, there is a member between the vibration motor SM and the launch handle HD, such as a cushioning material, for preventing the vibration of the vibration motor SM from being transmitted to the launch handle HD. Not provided. Therefore, when the vibration motor SM generates vibration, the vibration of the vibration motor SM is transmitted to the firing handle HD via the front mounting frame 14 (storage unit 16).

In the present embodiment, a vibration device different from the vibration motor SM is not provided in the vicinity of the firing handle HD. And, for example, the firing handle HD does not have a vibration device as a means for generating vibration inside. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the vibration generated by the vibration motor SM is transmitted to the firing handle HD, while the firing handle HD does not vibrate by itself. The vibration motor SM and the firing handle HD may be assembled to the same member such as a steel plate, or may be assembled to different members. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect button EBT and the buttons LBT and RBT are both provided in the storage unit 16. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the vibration motor SM generates vibration, the vibration of the vibration motor SM is also transmitted to the buttons LBT and RBT.

Next, the game board YB will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display unit 17. The information display unit 17 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. The information display unit 17 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information display unit 17 includes a first special symbol display device 17a. The first special symbol display device 17a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display unit 17 includes a second special symbol display device 17b. The second special symbol display device 17b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special game and the second special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the determination process (big hit determination described later) that is internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the jackpot determination, determining a jackpot corresponds to winning a so-called "big hit lottery".

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display devices 17a and 17b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and a jackpot game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is in an extremely advantageous state for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls.

The information display unit 17 includes a first special hold display device 17c. The first special hold display device 17c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as the "first special pending number". The information display unit 17 includes a second special hold display device 17d. The second special hold display device 17d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display unit 17 includes a normal symbol display device 17e. The normal symbol display device 17e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display device 17e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when it is determined to be a normal hit in the hit determination of the normal symbol, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device Eh having an image display unit GH. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal display type display unit. As one of the effects, the effect display device Eh executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character. The effect display device Eh corresponds to an effect execution means for executing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 19 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 19 is open so that a game ball can always enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 19 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 20 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 20 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 20 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 20. It is provided with an movable ordinary variable member 21. The closed state may be a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 20 than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the variable member 21 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 21 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. The normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 22 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 22 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 can operate in an open state (allowable state) in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 22 and a closed state (regulated state) in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 22. The special variable member 23 is provided. The closed state may be a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 22 than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 23 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 23 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 24 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The gate 24 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 24 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 provides a normal symbol display device (not shown) that displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. I have. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an out port 25 in the gaming area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that did not enter the winning openings such as the starting openings 19 and 20 and the large winning opening 22 enter the out opening 25 and are discharged to the outside of the machine. To.

As shown by the arrow R1, when the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment fires the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect display device Eh in the game area YBa, the game ball is the first. While it is possible to enter the starting port 19, it is difficult or impossible to enter the second starting opening 20, the large winning opening 22, and the gate 24. On the other hand, as shown by the arrow R2, when the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment fires a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of the effect display device Eh in the game area YBa, the game is played. It is configured so that the ball can enter the second starting port 20, the large winning opening 22, and the gate 24, while it is difficult or impossible to enter the first starting port 19. In the following description, firing a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of the effect display device Eh in the game area YBa may be simply referred to as “right-handed”.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as game states in which the probability of determining a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability) in the internal determination process (big hit determination) is different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. Since the high probability state is more likely to be determined as a big hit than the low probability state, it is an advantageous gaming state for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of base states as game states in which the bases (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls) are different. The plurality of base states include a low base state and a high base state in which the base is higher than the low base state. In the present embodiment, the low base state is the low ball entry rate state, and the high base state is the high ball entry rate in which the entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 20 is higher than that in the low base state. It is in a state. That is, the high base state is the so-called "electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, in which the probability of determining the normal hit in the hit determination of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as the normal hit probability) is changed to a higher probability than in the low base state.

The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 21 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 21 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 21 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the average fluctuation time of the special game shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state (time reduction state)". Here, the average fluctuation time of the special game can be obtained by dividing the integrated time of the fluctuation time in the fluctuation game of the unit number by the above-mentioned unit number, assuming that the special game of the unit number is executed.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot may be one type or a plurality of types.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can recognize the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 22 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 22 is opened so as to have a predetermined opening mode. In each round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Further, the type of jackpot may be defined as the game state after the jackpot game is completed. For example, the first jackpot defines a high-probability state and a high-base state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, while the second jackpot defines the low-probability state and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. It is good to set a high base state. Whether or not to give a high probability state as the game state after the end of the big hit game is determined by whether or not the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 22 has passed through a predetermined specific area (so-called "V zone"). It may be decided depending on whether or not.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes an effect symbol variation game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device Eh, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as an effect symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. In the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot effect symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot effect symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same.

Further, when the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-order effect symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order effect symbol combination is an effect symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in another row, such as "778" and "787". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, such as a shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, when the special game and the production game executed in connection with the special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a “variable game”.

In the production game, a reach production performed by forming a reach may be executed. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters appearing and the movements of the effect symbols are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub-control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected so as to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31. The sub-control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like.

Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be determined when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, and a missed fluctuation pattern that can be determined when a jackpot determination is made. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a jackpot effect symbol combination is derived. The out-of-range fluctuation pattern includes an out-of-reach variation pattern of "with reach" in which a reach effect can be performed in the effect game and finally a combination of out-of-order effect symbols can be derived. As the out-of-reach variation pattern, there is an out-of-reach variation pattern of "no reach" in which it is possible to finally derive the out-of-order effect symbol combination without performing the reach effect in the effect game.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 30 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown), and is configured to be capable of generating hardware random numbers. The main control board 30 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 30a.

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be capable of inputting a signal (hereinafter referred to as a detection signal) to be output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the information display unit 17 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display unit 17. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of the variable members 21 and 23 by controlling the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 30a and the firing handle HD are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a signal (hereinafter, referred to as a firing signal) to be output when the firing handle HD is operated. When the launch signal is input from the launch handle HD, the main control CPU 30a controls a launch device (not shown) so as to launch the game ball taken into the machine from the upper plate 15 toward the game area YBa.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs a predetermined process (for example, a process related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the determination value used for the lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the display effect data used for the display effect, the light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, and the audio effect data used for the sound effect.

The sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-control board 31 may include a random number generation circuit and may be able to generate hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device Eh are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device Eh. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the function as the effect control means is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a controlling the effect display device Eh, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect button EBT are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be capable of inputting a signal output when the effect button EBT is operated (hereinafter, referred to as an effect operation signal). The sub-control CPU 31a and the left button LBT are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be capable of inputting a signal (hereinafter, referred to as a left operation signal) to be output when the left button LBT is operated. The sub-control CPU 31a and the right button RBT are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a signal (hereinafter, referred to as a right operation signal) to be output when the right button RBT is operated.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in the command output process executed as the interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 19 based on whether the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. When a game ball has entered the first starting port 19, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the number of the first special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of the first special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one, and displays the updated number of the first special hold. The information display unit 17 is controlled so as to do so. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start opening 19, and the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers include a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a symbol determination random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern determination random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When no game ball has entered the first starting port 19, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 20 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 20, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 20, does the main control CPU 30a have the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment)? To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one, and updates the number of the second special hold after the update. The information display unit 17 is controlled so as to display. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second start opening 20, and the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or in the special game. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than 0. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. In this way, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game. When both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 30a controls the information display unit 17 so as to display information that can recognize the first special hold number after subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c among the random number information for the first special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the big hit determination random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value match. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol by using the symbol determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern determination random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot variation pattern.

When it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination (when it is determined as a miss), the main control CPU 30a performs the miss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the outlier variation pattern with or without reach.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same processing as when starting the first special game for the second special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the second special hold number, jackpot determination, and any variation processing based on the result of the jackpot determination.

When the jackpot fluctuation processing is completed or the out-of-order fluctuation processing is finished, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) capable of specifying the start of the special game and the determined fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display unit 17 so as to start a special game by starting a variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 30a controls the information display unit 17 so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game in the output buffer when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. To do.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game. In the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of imparting the specified jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 using the specified opening pattern data (opening control data) for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 22. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the grand prize opening 22, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 30a starts a round game, a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game is set in the output buffer.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player corresponds to the privilege, and the main control CPU 30a executes the jackpot game process to realize a function as a privilege granting means capable of granting the privilege.

Next, the game state processing will be described.
The game state process is a process for controlling the game state. In the game state processing, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high probability state and a high base state after the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit until the next big hit game is given. The main control CPU 30a controls the jackpot game to a low probability state and a low base state. Further, the main control CPU 30a waits until the number of times the variable game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 80 times) after the end of the big hit game based on the second big hit, or the number of times the variable game is executed reaches the predetermined number of times. Until the jackpot game is given, the game is controlled to a low probability state and a high base state. If the sub-control CPU 31a does not grant the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game based on the second jackpot until the number of executions of the variable game reaches the predetermined number of times, the sub-control CPU 31a accompanies the execution of the variable game a predetermined number of times. Therefore, it is controlled to a low probability state and a low base state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
First, the jackpot production process will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing the jackpot effect during the jackpot game.

When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls at least one of the effect display device Eh, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp so as to execute the opening effect. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls at least one of the effect display device Eh, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp so as to execute the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls at least one of the effect display device Eh, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, the right-handed notification process will be described.
The right-handed notification process is a process for executing an effect that encourages right-handed hitting during a big hit game and a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to display the right-handed promotion image G1 as information for prompting the operation of the firing handle HD during the jackpot game. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the right-handed promotion image G1 is displayed to perform an effect of promoting the operation of the firing handle HD (hereinafter referred to as a right-handed promotion effect). .. For example, the right-handed promotion image G1 may be an image suggesting the amount of rotation of the firing handle HD, such as an image imitating the character string "Please hit right", and the game ball passes through a predetermined flow path. It may be an image instructing to do so. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to display the right-handed promotion image G1 while being controlled to the gaming state which is the high base state. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the right-handed promotion effect during the execution of the variable game in the high base state. Therefore, the effect display device Eh of the present embodiment functions as an information display means capable of displaying information.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game in relation to the special game during the execution of the special game. In the effect game process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the game start command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command.

Further, when the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol command. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol can be specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the jackpot effect symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the out-of-order effect symbols when the out-of-order symbol can be specified.

The sub-control CPU 31a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the current effect game, determines the out-of-order effect symbol combination including the reach. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with reach is specified, and further, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the execution condition of the reach effect is not satisfied and the reach effect is not executed in the current effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the out-of-order effect symbol combination that does not include the reach.

The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each column when the game start command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the production game. When the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to form a reach and execute the reach effect when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the effect game. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the determined effect symbol combination, and promptly stops and displays the effect symbol combination when the game end command is input. Note that the sub-control CPU 31a may display the effect symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a button effect as an operation effect using the effect button EBT during execution of a variable game (special game and effect game). In the present embodiment, the button effect includes a first button effect, a second button effect, and a third button effect. The details will be described below.

First, the outline of the first button effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, it is assumed that the effect display device Eh displays the effect symbol as a fixed stop display with the end of the previous variable game. When the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the effect display device Eh starts the variable display of the effect symbol. Then, when the first button effect is executed, in the effect display device Eh, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol, a predetermined image (hereinafter, operation) is used as information for prompting the operation of the effect button EBT. (Indicated as accelerated image G2) is displayed. That is, in the first button effect, the effect of urging the operation of the effect button EBT (hereinafter referred to as the first operation promotion effect) is executed by displaying the operation promotion image G2. For example, the operation promotion image G2 is an image imitating the effect button EBT, an image showing the operation acceptance period of the button effect, or a combination thereof. The first operation promotion effect (display of the operation promotion image G2) is executed over the operation acceptance period of the first button effect.

As shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation reception period of the first button effect, a predetermined effect (hereinafter, hereinafter, The first operation trigger effect) is executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period of the first button effect, the operation acceptance period elapses without the first operation trigger effect being executed. Along with this, the first operation promotion effect ends, and the first button effect ends. In the present embodiment, even if the firing handle HD is operated during the operation acceptance period of the first button effect, the first operation trigger effect is not executed. If any of the buttons LBT and RBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the first button effect, the first operation trigger effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect button EBT is operated.

In the first button effect, the effect display device Eh executes the first serif effect (for example, displaying an image imitating the character string of "chance") as the first operation trigger effect. In the following description, the image displayed in the first dialogue effect may be referred to as the first operation trigger image G3. Further, in the first button effect, the effect button EBT may further execute a vibration effect (hereinafter, referred to as a first vibration effect) in which the vibration motor SM generates vibration as the first operation trigger effect. As will be described in detail later, in the first button effect of the present embodiment, when the first vibration effect is executed as the first operation trigger effect, the variable game is a big hit as compared with the case where the first vibration effect is not executed. The degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the degree of expectation of big hit) becomes high.

Next, the outline of the second button effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, it is assumed that the effect display device Eh displays the effect symbol as a fixed stop display with the end of the previous variable game. When the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the effect display device Eh starts the variable display of the effect symbol. In the second button effect of the present embodiment, the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed on the effect display device Eh.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the second button effect is executed, the vibration motor SM vibrates on the effect button EBT when a predetermined time elapses after the effect symbol starts the variable display. That is, in the second button effect, the vibration motor SM generates vibration to execute an effect that encourages the operation of the effect button EBT (hereinafter, referred to as a second operation promotion effect). The second operation promotion effect (generation of vibration by the vibration motor SM) is executed over the operation acceptance period of the second button effect. In the following description, the second operation promotion effect may be referred to as a second vibration effect. In addition, the second operation promotion effect of the present embodiment includes an effect of outputting a predetermined special sound (for example, a sound effect such as "Kyuinkyuin") from the speaker Sp (hereinafter referred to as a special sound effect). May be done. In the present embodiment, the special sound effect is one of the predetermined effects different from displaying the operation promotion image G2.

As shown in FIG. 5D, in the effect display device Eh, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as a second operation trigger effect) is shown. ) Is executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, the operation acceptance period elapses without the second operation trigger effect being executed. Along with this, the second operation promotion effect ends, and the second button effect ends. Even if the firing handle HD is operated during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, the second operation trigger effect is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the button LBT and RBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, the second operation trigger effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect button EBT is operated. Will be done. In the second button effect, the effect display device Eh executes a second serif effect (for example, displaying an image imitating a character string of "super heat!") As the second operation trigger effect. In the following description, the image displayed in the second dialogue effect may be referred to as the second operation trigger image G4.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second operation trigger effect (second dialogue effect) corresponds to a specific effect that can be executed triggered by a predetermined operation. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated during the execution of the second operation promotion effect (second vibration effect), that is, during the vibration of the vibration motor SM, the effect button The second operation trigger effect is configured to be triggered by the operation of the EBT. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the firing handle HD is operated during the vibration of the vibration motor SM, the operation of the firing handle HD triggers the second operation triggering effect. I can't. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when any of the buttons LBT and RBT is operated during the vibration of the vibration motor SM, the second operation trigger effect is produced even when the buttons LBT and RBT are operated. Will be done. That is, the second operation trigger effect is not performed unless any of the buttons EBT, LBT, and RBT as a predetermined operating means is operated during the vibration of the vibration motor SM.

Next, the outline of the third button effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the third button effect is executed from the start to the end of the reach effect in the variable game accompanied by the reach effect. Then, when the third button effect is executed, the effect display device Eh displays the operation promotion image G2 when a predetermined time elapses after the reach effect is started (reach is formed). That is, in the third button effect, the effect of urging the operation of the effect button EBT (hereinafter referred to as the third operation promotion effect) is executed by displaying the operation promotion image G2. The third operation promotion effect (display of the operation promotion image G2) is executed over the operation acceptance period of the third button effect.

As shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, a predetermined effect (hereinafter, hereinafter, The third operation trigger effect) is executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, the third operation is performed with the end of the operation acceptance period. The opportunity production is executed. In the present embodiment, even if the firing handle HD is operated during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, the first operation trigger effect is not executed. If any of the buttons LBT and RBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, the third operation trigger effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect button EBT is operated.

In the third button effect, the effect display device Eh executes a cut-in effect (for example, displaying an image imitating a predetermined character) as the third operation trigger effect. In the following description, the image displayed in the cut-in effect may be referred to as the third operation trigger image G5. Further, in the third button effect, the effect button EBT may further execute a vibration effect (hereinafter, referred to as a third vibration effect) in which the vibration motor SM generates vibration as the third operation trigger effect. As will be described in detail later, in the third button effect of the present embodiment, when the third vibration effect is executed as the third operation trigger effect, the big hit expectation is higher than when the third vibration effect is not executed. Become.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the first button effect and the third button effect, the operation promotion image G2 of the effect button EBT is displayed, while the execution of the second button effect. In the middle, the display of the operation promotion image G2 of the effect button EBT is restricted. In the present embodiment, the first operation promotion effect, the second operation promotion effect, and the third operation promotion effect correspond to the effect of promoting a predetermined operation. Further, among the effects for prompting a predetermined operation, the second vibration effect corresponds to the first effect due to the vibration of the vibration motor SM. Further, the operation promotion image G2 corresponds to specific information, and the display of the operation promotion image G2 corresponds to the second effect by displaying the specific information on the effect display device Eh.

Next, the control configuration for executing the button effect will be described in detail.
First, the effect setting process will be described.
The effect setting process is a process performed when a game start command is input, and is a process for determining whether or not to execute the button effect and the content of the operation trigger effect when the button effect is executed. When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the button effect based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the button effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the content of the operation trigger effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a random number generated in the sub-control board 31, and refers to the first effect table based on the random number. Whether or not to execute the one-button effect and the content of the first operation trigger effect when the one-button effect is executed are determined by a lottery (hereinafter referred to as the first effect lottery). In the effect tables shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c), "○" indicates that the winning is possible, while "x" indicates that the winning is not performed. For example, in the first effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a has "no first button effect (non-execution)", "execution of the first button effect (only the first dialogue effect)", and "first button effect (first button effect)". It is advisable to determine one of "execution of dialogue effect and first vibration effect)".

As shown in FIG. 7B, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the random numbers generated in the sub-control board 31, and also refers to the second effect table based on the random numbers to perform the second button effect. Whether or not to execute and the content of the second operation trigger effect when executing is determined by a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a second effect lottery). For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine either "no second button effect (non-execution)" or "execution of the second button effect (only the second dialogue effect)" in the second effect lottery.

Here, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the second button effect, it determines whether or not to execute the special sound effect in addition to the second vibration effect as the second operation promotion effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the random numbers generated in the sub-control board 31, and refers to a predetermined table based on the random numbers, and "with special sound effect" and "without special sound effect". It is advisable to determine one of the above by lottery.

As shown in FIG. 7C, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a random number generated in the sub-control board 31, and refers to the third effect table based on the random number to press the third effect button. Whether or not to execute and the content of the third operation trigger effect when executing is determined by a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a third effect lottery). For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform "no third button effect (non-execution)", "execution of the third button effect (cut-in effect only)", and "third button effect (cut-in effect)" in the third effect lottery. And the execution of the third vibration effect) ”may be determined.

Here, when the predetermined button effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first to third effect lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when none of the button effects is executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that "execution of button effect" is a big hit variation pattern in the entire selection ratio, as compared with "no button effect (non-execution)". It is advisable to perform a production lottery so that the selection ratio when the game start command is input is high.

When the first vibration effect is executed in the first button effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first effect lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first vibration effect is not executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a draws a third effect lottery so that when the third vibration effect is executed in the third button effect, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the third vibration effect is not executed. Do. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that "execution of vibration effect" is a fluctuation pattern that is a big hit in the entire selection ratio, as compared with "no vibration effect (non-execution)". It is advisable to perform a production lottery so that the selection ratio when the game start command is input is high.

Further, when the second button effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a is the first to the first so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first button effect or the third button effect is executed. 3 Directing lottery will be held. For example, in the sub-control CPU 31a, the "execution of the second button effect" accounts for the overall selection ratio of the "execution of the first button effect" and the "execution of the third button effect". It is advisable to perform the production lottery so that the selection ratio when the game start command that can identify the fluctuation pattern is high is high. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the vibration motor SM generates vibration, it can be said that the jackpot game as a privilege is more likely to be given as compared with the case where the vibration motor SM does not generate vibration.

Next, the effect execution process will be described. The effect execution process is a process for executing the button effect based on the determined content in the effect setting process.
First, the first effect execution process related to the execution of the first button effect will be described.

When the execution of the first button effect is determined in the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the operation acceptance period and the operation promotion image G2 when the first time t1 elapses from the start of the effect game. Is controlled so as to display the effect display device Eh, and the first operation promotion effect is started. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first button effect before the start of the reach effect.

When the effect operation signal is input from the effect button EBT, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the operation promotion image G2 and displays the first operation trigger image G3 before the end of the operation acceptance period. Controls the display device Eh. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the vibration motor SM so as to start the generation of vibration when the execution of the first vibration effect is determined. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to hide the first operation trigger image G3, and ends the first button effect. At this time, when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the vibration motor SM so as to end the generation of the vibration. Further, if the sub-control CPU 31a does not input the effect operation signal from the effect button EBT until the operation acceptance period ends, the operation promotion image G2 is hidden when the operation acceptance period ends. , Controls the effect display device Eh and ends the first button effect.

Next, the second effect execution process related to the execution of the second button effect will be described.
When the execution of the second button effect is determined in the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the operation acceptance period and generates vibration when the second time t2 elapses from the start of the effect game. The vibration motor SM is controlled so as to start, and the second operation promotion effect is started. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second button effect before the start of the reach effect.

The sub-control CPU 31a controls the vibration motor SM so as to end the generation of vibration when the effect operation signal is input from the effect button EBT before the end of the operation acceptance period, and the second operation trigger image. The effect display device Eh is controlled so as to display G4. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to hide the second operation trigger image G4, and ends the second button effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is a vibration motor so that if the effect operation signal is not input from the effect button EBT before the operation acceptance period ends, the generation of vibration ends when the operation acceptance period ends. The SM is controlled to end the second button effect.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines "with special sound effect" in the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs a special sound and executes the special sound effect during the execution of the second vibration effect (during the operation acceptance period). The speaker Sp is controlled so as to do so. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where the second vibration effect is executed during the execution of the special sound effect and a case where the second vibration effect is executed while the special sound effect is not executed. When the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment wins a predetermined lottery different from the second effect lottery, it is possible to control to execute the special sound effect even when the second button effect is not being executed. It is configured in. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where the second vibration effect is executed during the execution of the special sound effect and a case where the second vibration effect is not executed.

Next, the third effect execution process related to the execution of the third button effect will be described.
When the execution of the third button effect is determined in the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the operation acceptance period and operates when the third time t3 elapses from the start of the reach effect in the effect game. The effect display device Eh is controlled so as to display the promotion image G2, and the third operation promotion effect is started. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the third button effect during the execution of the reach effect.

The sub-control CPU 31a operates when the effect operation signal is input from the effect button EBT or when the operation acceptance period ends without inputting the effect operation signal from the effect button EBT before the operation acceptance period ends. The effect display device Eh is controlled so that the promotion image G2 is hidden and the third operation trigger image G5 is displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the vibration motor SM so as to start the generation of vibration when the execution of the third vibration effect is determined. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to hide the third operation trigger image G5, and ends the third button effect. At this time, when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the vibration motor SM so as to end the generation of the vibration.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the button effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described together with its operation.
FIG. 8A shows a situation in which "execution of the first button effect (only the first dialogue effect)" and "no second button effect (non-execution)" are determined in the effect setting process. There is.

At the time point T10, the effect display device Eh starts the effect game. At the time point T11 when the first time t1 has elapsed from the time point T10, the operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the effect display device Eh, so that the first operation promotion effect is started. At the time point T12, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the first button effect, the effect display device Eh displays the first operation trigger image G3, so that only the content of the first dialogue effect is displayed. The first operation promotion effect is started, while the operation promotion image G2 is hidden, so that the first operation promotion effect is ended. After that, at the time point T14, the effect display device Eh hides the first operation trigger image G3, so that the first operation trigger effect is terminated. In the example shown in FIG. 8A, since "no second button effect (non-execution)" is determined, the second button effect is not executed at the time point T15 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time point T10.

In FIG. 8B, "execution of the first button effect (first line effect and first vibration effect)" and "execution of the second button effect (only the second line effect)" are determined in the effect setting process. The situation is shown. The situation from the time point T10 to the time point T12 is the same as the situation shown in FIG. 8A.

At the time point T12, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation reception period of the first button effect, the effect display device Eh hides the operation promotion image G2, so that the first operation promotion effect is terminated. To. Further, at the time point T12, the effect display device Eh displays the first operation trigger image G3 to start the first dialogue effect, and the effect button EBT causes the vibration motor SM to vibrate. , The first vibration effect is started. That is, at the time point T12, the first operation trigger effect is started.

Therefore, at the time point T12, the player who operates the effect button EBT can recognize that the effect button EBT is vibrating and can grasp that the jackpot expectation is high. After that, at the time point T14, the effect display device Eh hides the first operation trigger image G3 to end the first dialogue effect, and the effect button EBT stops the vibration motor SM. , The first vibration effect is completed. That is, at the time point T14, the first operation trigger effect is completed.

Then, at the time point T15 when a predetermined time elapses from the time point T14, the vibration motor SM generates vibration at the effect button EBT, so that the second operation promotion effect (second vibration effect) is started. The time point T15 is a time point when the second time t2 has elapsed from the time point T10. As described above, in the second button effect, the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed on the effect display device Eh during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, unlike the first button effect and the third button effect. That is, it can be said that the display of the operation promotion image G2 is restricted on the effect display device Eh during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect. Therefore, in the second button effect, it is difficult to recognize from the display contents of the effect display device Eh that it is the operation acceptance period of the second button effect.

However, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the vibration of the vibration motor SM is also transmitted to the firing handle HD. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the effect button EBT is vibrating as long as the player holds the firing handle HD during the execution of the second operation promotion effect (second vibration effect). .. That is, by transmitting the vibration to the firing handle HD, the player can be made to recognize that it is the operation acceptance period of the second button effect.

Further, as described above, the second button effect of the present embodiment is set to have a higher expectation of big hit than the first button effect and the third button effect. Therefore, the player starts the second button effect with high expectation of a big hit from the situation where the firing handle HD suddenly starts to vibrate even though the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed on the effect display device Eh. You can recognize that with surprise.

Further, from the time point T15 to the time point T16, a special sound effect may be executed on the speaker Sp. Therefore, when the special sound effect is executed, the player can easily recognize that not only the firing handle HD suddenly starts to vibrate but also the output of the special sound is started, so that the jackpot expectation is high. , The interest is enhanced. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special sound effect as a predetermined effect may be executed with the start of vibration generated by the vibration motor SM.

At the time point T16, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, the effect button EBT ends the second operation promotion effect (second vibration effect) by stopping the vibration motor SM. On the other hand, in the effect display device Eh, the second operation trigger effect is started by displaying the second operation trigger image G4. After that, at the time point T18, the effect display device Eh hides the second operation trigger image G4, so that the second dialogue effect is terminated. That is, at the time point T18, the second operation trigger effect is ended.

In FIG. 8C, "execution of the first button effect (first line effect and first vibration effect)" and "execution of the second button effect (only the second line effect)" are determined in the effect setting process. However, a situation is shown in which the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period of each button effect.

At the time point T11, the effect display device Eh starts the first operation promotion effect by displaying the operation promotion image G2. Then, when the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation reception period of the first button effect, the operation promotion image G2 is hidden at the time T13 when the operation reception period ends (expires), so that the first button effect is displayed. The operation promotion effect is completed. That is, in this case, the effect display device Eh does not display the first operation trigger image G3.

Further, at the time point T15, at the effect button EBT, the vibration motor SM generates vibration to start the second operation promotion effect (second vibration effect). If the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, at the time T17 when the operation acceptance period ends (expires), the vibration motor SM is stopped at the effect button EBT, so that the second button effect 2 The operation promotion effect (second vibration effect) is completed. That is, in this case, the effect display device Eh does not display the second operation trigger image G4. Further, as described above, the special sound effect may be executed on the speaker Sp from the time point T15 to the time point T17 when the second operation promotion effect is performed.

As described above, the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed on the effect display device Eh during the period from the time point T15 to the time point T17 when the operation acceptance period of the second button effect is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect (during the execution of the second vibration effect), the display of the operation promotion image G2 is restricted (regulation period).

In the second button effect of the present embodiment, as in the case of the first button effect, the operation trigger image is not displayed unless the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period. However, the second button effect of the present embodiment has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first button effect and the third button effect. Therefore, the player dares to operate the effect button EBT during the operation reception period when the firing handle HD suddenly starts to vibrate even though the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed on the effect display device Eh. Instead, you can enjoy the vibration of the launch handle HD while recognizing that the big hit expectation is high.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display of the operation promotion image G2 that prompts the operation of the effect button EBT can be regulated by setting the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, which is a predetermined regulation. The condition is satisfied. Then, in the present embodiment, when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration and the regulation condition is satisfied, the display of the operation promotion image G2, which is information for prompting the operation of the effect button EBT, is displayed. It is becoming regulated (restricted).

In the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device Eh includes an effect game, and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game is continuously executed even during the above-mentioned restricted section. It has become. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration and the regulation condition is satisfied, the operation promotion image G2 for prompting the operation of the effect button EBT. While the display is restricted, the above-mentioned predetermined effect is configured to be feasible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the right-handed promotion image G1 for prompting the operation of the firing handle HD (right-handed promotion effect) is continuously executed even during the above-mentioned restricted section. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration and the regulation condition is satisfied, the operation promotion image G2 for prompting the operation of the effect button EBT. While the display is restricted, the display of the right-handed promotion image G1 that prompts the operation of the launch handle HD is not regulated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second button effect may be performed during the execution of the special sound effect as a predetermined effect, or may not be performed during the execution of the special sound effect. That is, the vibration motor SM of the present embodiment is configured to have a case where vibration is generated during execution of a predetermined effect and a case where vibration is not generated during execution of a predetermined effect.

FIG. 9A shows a situation in which "execution of the third button effect (cut-in effect only)" is determined in the effect setting process.
At the time point T20, the effect display device Eh forms a reach and starts the effect effect. After that, at the time point T21 when the third time t3 has elapsed from the time point T20, the operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the effect display device Eh, so that the third operation promotion effect is started. At the time point T22, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, the effect display device Eh displays the third operation trigger image G5, so that only the content of the cut-in effect is displayed. While the third operation trigger effect is started, the operation promotion image G2 is hidden, so that the third operation promotion effect is ended. After that, at the time point T24, the effect display device Eh hides the third operation trigger image G5, so that the third operation trigger effect is terminated.

FIG. 9B shows a situation in which "execution of the third button effect (cut-in effect and third vibration effect)" is determined in the effect setting process. The situation from the time point T20 to the time point T22 is the same as the situation shown in FIG. 9A.

At the time point T22, when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, the effect display device Eh hides the operation promotion image G2, so that the third operation promotion effect is terminated. To. Further, at the time point T22, the effect display device Eh displays the third operation trigger image G5 to start the cut-in effect, and the effect button EBT causes the vibration motor SM to vibrate. The third vibration effect is started. That is, at the time point T22, the third operation trigger effect is started.

Therefore, at the time point T22, the player who operates the effect button EBT can recognize that the effect button EBT is vibrating and can grasp that the jackpot expectation is high. After that, at the time point T24, the effect display device Eh hides the third operation trigger image G5 to end the cut-in effect, and the effect button EBT stops the vibration motor SM. The third vibration effect is completed. That is, at the time point T24, the third operation trigger effect is completed.

In FIG. 9C, although "execution of the third button effect (cut-in effect and third vibration effect)" is determined in the effect setting process, the effect button is displayed during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect. The situation where the EBT was not operated is shown.

At the time point T21, the effect display device Eh starts the third operation promotion effect by displaying the operation promotion image G2. Then, when the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, the operation promotion image G2 is hidden at the time T23 when the operation acceptance period ends (expires), so that the third button effect is displayed. The operation promotion effect is completed.

Further, at the time point T23, the effect display device Eh displays the third operation trigger image G5 to start the cut-in effect, and the effect button EBT causes the vibration motor SM to vibrate. The third vibration effect is started. That is, at the time point T23, the third operation trigger effect is started. After that, at the time point T24, the effect display device Eh hides the third operation trigger image G5 to end the cut-in effect, and the effect button EBT stops the vibration motor SM. The third vibration effect is completed. That is, at the time point T24, the third operation trigger effect is completed.

In this case, even if the player does not operate the effect button EBT during the operation acceptance period of the third button effect, the third vibration effect is executed at the end of the operation acceptance period, and the vibration motor SM is activated. The generated vibration is also transmitted to the launch handle HD. That is, in the third button effect, the player can recognize that the effect button EBT is vibrating via the firing handle HD with the end of the operation acceptance period without touching the effect button EBT. As described above, when the third vibration effect is executed in the third button effect, the big hit expectation is higher than when the third vibration effect is not executed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the vibration of the firing handle HD while recognizing that the jackpot expectation is high.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the vibration motor SM is vibrating even if the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed as information for prompting the operation of the effect button EBT, that is, the effect button EBT vibrates. There can be situations where you are. Therefore, even when the operation promotion image G2 for prompting the operation of the effect button EBT is not displayed, the player can be interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) According to the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is vibrating, the operation promotion image G2 of the effect button EBT is not displayed and a predetermined effect (special sound effect) is executed. Can occur. Therefore, when a predetermined effect is executed, the player may be interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating even if the operation promotion image G2 of the effect button EBT is not displayed. it can.

(3) According to the present embodiment, there may be a case where the effect button EBT vibrates or a case where the effect button EBT does not vibrate during execution of a predetermined effect (special sound effect). Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize that the effect button EBT vibrates specially, and the effect button EBT vibrates during the execution of a predetermined effect to improve the special feeling.

(4) According to the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is vibrating, the operation promotion image G2 of the effect button EBT is not displayed, and the right-handed promotion image G1 that prompts the operation of the firing handle HD is displayed. There can be situations. Therefore, in the present embodiment, although the firing handle HD is not provided with the means for generating vibration, when the right-handed promotion image G1 prompting the operation of the firing handle HD is displayed, the effect button EBT is operated. Even if the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed, the player can be interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating.

(5) Further, according to the present embodiment, even when the effect button EBT is vibrating, the display of the right-handed promotion image G1 is continued without being restricted, so that the effect button EBT is vibrating. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from getting lost in the operation of the firing handle HD.

(6) According to the present embodiment, by gripping the launch handle HD, the vibration generated by the vibration motor SM can be suitably transmitted to the player via the launch handle HD. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating by grasping the firing handle HD, and it is possible to give the player surprise and surprise.

(7) According to the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is vibrating, the jackpot game is more likely to be given as a privilege than when the effect button EBT is not vibrating. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player more interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating.

(8) According to the present embodiment, the predetermined effect (special sound effect) may be executed at the same time as the vibration of the effect button EBT starts. Therefore, when the predetermined effect is executed, the effect button EBT vibrates. It is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not it is done.

(9) According to the present embodiment, even when a predetermined effect (special sound effect) is executed, the vibration motor SM may or may not vibrate. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not possible to specify whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating depending on the execution of a predetermined effect (special sound effect). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player can be interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating regardless of the execution of the predetermined effect.

(10) According to the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated while the effect button EBT is vibrating, the operation of the effect button EBT triggers the second operation trigger effect (cut-in) as a specific effect. (Direction) is performed. Therefore, the player who wants to see a specific effect can be interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(11) According to the present embodiment, the second operation trigger effect as a specific effect is not performed by the operation of the firing handle HD during the vibration of the effect button EBT. That is, in the effect button EBT and the firing handle HD, a specific effect is not executed unless the vibrating effect button EBT is operated. Therefore, it is possible to be more interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating.

(12) According to the present embodiment, the second operation trigger effect as a specific effect is also performed triggered by the operation of the buttons LBT and RBT. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the button to be operated by the player can be arbitrarily selected, and the convenience of the player can be enhanced while being interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating.

(13) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect is performed when the buttons EBT, LBT, and RBT are operated during the vibration of the vibration motor SM. Therefore, the operation of the buttons EBT, LBT, and RBT can be strongly encouraged during the vibration of the vibration motor SM.

(14) According to the present embodiment, the vibration is also transmitted to the firing handle HD. Therefore, when the firing handle HD is touched, it is possible to identify that the effect button EBT is vibrating even if the effect button EBT is not touched. Therefore, it is possible to give a favorable impression that the effect button EBT vibrates and to make it more interesting.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
-The first operation promotion effect may include a vibration effect by the effect button EBT. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to display the operation promotion image G2 and controls the vibration motor SM so as to generate vibration during the operation valid period of the first button effect. Good. In this case, since the regulation condition is not satisfied during the execution of the first operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G2 is displayed even when the vibration motor SM is vibrating. Will not be restricted. Further, the speaker Sp may be configured so that a special sound effect can be executed as a predetermined effect even in the non-restricted section. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present alternative example, a predetermined effect may be executed even when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration and the regulation condition is not satisfied, and the vibration motor Even when the SM does not generate vibration, a predetermined effect may be executed. According to this, it is not possible to specify whether or not the vibration motor SM is vibrating depending on the execution of the predetermined effect. Therefore, the player can be interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating regardless of the execution of the predetermined effect.

-In each button effect, if the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period, the operation trigger effect according to the first aspect is performed as a specific effect, and if the buttons LBT and RBT are operated, the operation trigger effect is performed. It is preferable to perform the operation trigger effect by the second aspect different from the first aspect. For example, when the effect button EBT is operated, the vibration motor SM may generate vibration, while when the buttons LBT and RBT are operated, the vibration motor SM may not generate vibration. According to this, when the buttons LBT and RBT are operated during the vibration of the vibration motor SM, the operation of the buttons LBT and RBT triggers a specific effect according to the second aspect. Therefore, the player can arbitrarily select the operation trigger effect according to the first aspect and the operation trigger effect according to the second aspect depending on which operation means is operated, and the effect of each effect is enhanced. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

-The second vibration effect may be continuously executed even when the effect button EBT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the second button effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the vibration motor SM so as to continue the second vibration effect for a period corresponding to the operation acceptance period of the second button effect, regardless of whether or not the effect button EBT is operated. It is good to do.

-The effect button EBT may be configured to be capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a fourth operation promotion effect) that encourages the operation of the effect button EBT, in addition to the vibration caused by the vibration motor SM. For example, the fourth operation promotion effect may be executed by turning on a light emitting body such as an LED built in the effect button EBT. Then, the fourth operation promotion effect may or may not be executed during the execution of the second operation promotion effect (second vibration effect). It is preferable that the fourth operation promotion effect is executed during the execution of the first operation promotion effect and the third operation promotion effect.

-The first operation promotion effect and the third operation promotion effect may include the vibration of the vibration motor SM. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device Eh so that the regulation condition is satisfied when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration and the operation promotion image G2 is not displayed.

The second operation promotion effect may be performed in place of or in addition to the vibration of the vibration motor SM by displaying the operation promotion image G2. In this case, in the second operation promotion effect, the regulation condition is satisfied when it is decided to vibrate only the vibration motor SM, but the regulation condition is not satisfied when the display of the operation promotion image G2 is decided. ..

-Regulatory conditions may be satisfied in addition to or instead of being satisfied during the execution of the second vibration effect. For example, as the regulation conditions, it may be defined that the reach effect is being executed, the right-handed notification effect is being executed, and the jackpot game is being performed.

-In the first button effect and the second button effect, even if the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period, the operation trigger effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect button EBT is operated. It may be configured as follows. The third button effect may be configured so that the third operation trigger effect is not executed if the effect button EBT is not operated during the operation acceptance period.

-The execution period of the second dialogue effect and the execution period of the second vibration effect do not have to be the same, and at least one of the start time and the end time may be different.
-The first button effect may be an effect that can be executed during the execution of the demonstration effect or during the jackpot game. The second button effect and the third button effect may be changed in the same manner.

-The effect executed by the effect display device Eh may include a vibration suggestion effect suggesting that the second button effect is executed. For example, the vibration suggestion effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device Eh.

-The sub-control CPU 31a does not have to execute a specific effect even if the effect button EBT is operated when the vibration motor SM is generating vibration. In this case, the vibration of the effect button EBT is positioned as a so-called "gase effect" in which a specific effect is not executed even if the effect button EBT is operated.

-The operation trigger effect in each button effect is executed by combining one or more of the display effect by the effect display device Eh, the light emission effect by the decorative lamp La, the voice effect by the speaker Sp, and the movable body effect by the movable body. If possible, it may be changed as appropriate.

The firing handle HD may have a built-in vibration motor, or may be arranged in the vicinity of a vibration motor different from the vibration motor SM.
-The effect button EBT may be mounted on the launch handle HD. In this case, since the vibration motor SM is integrally configured with the firing handle HD together with the effect button EBT, the vibration of the vibration motor SM can be efficiently transmitted to the firing handle HD.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with an operating means different from the firing handle HD as the second operating means.
-The first operating means may be, for example, a lever type or a dial type operating means, and may not be a button type such as the effect button EBT. Similarly, the third operating means may be, for example, a lever type or a dial type operating means, and may not be a button type such as the buttons LBT and RBT.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with an operation means (hereinafter, referred to as a fourth operation means) different from the effect button EBT and the firing handle HD. The fourth operating means may be grippable. The fourth operating means may or may not be provided with a vibration motor. Further, the fourth operating means may or may not be configured to transmit the vibration of the vibration motor SM. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured so that the second operation trigger effect is not executed even if the fourth operation means is operated during the execution of the second operation promotion effect. According to this, the second operation trigger effect is not performed by the operation of the fourth operation means during the vibration of the effect button EBT. That is, a specific effect is not executed unless the vibrating effect button EBT is operated. Therefore, it is possible to be more interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating.

-The vibration modes generated by the vibration motor SM may include a plurality of vibration modes that are different from each other. For example, the vibration motor SM may be capable of generating vibration in a first vibration mode in which vibration is continuously generated and a second vibration mode in which vibration is intermittently generated. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured so that the expected degree of jackpot differs between the first vibration mode and the second vibration mode. According to this, when the effect button EBT is vibrating, it is possible to be interested in which vibration mode it is.

-The vibration intensities applied to the effect button EBT may have a plurality of vibration intensities that are different from each other. For example, the vibration intensity may include a first intensity and a second intensity higher than the first intensity. For example, the vibration intensity may be realized by changing the rotation speed of the vibration motor SM, or may be realized by providing a plurality of vibration motors having different vibrating intensity that can be generated. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the vibration is transmitted to the firing handle HD when the strength is the second strength, while the vibration is not transmitted to the firing handle HD when the strength is the first strength. It may be configured so that the vibration is transmitted to the firing handle HD even when it is the first intensity. Similarly, in the case of the second intensity, the vibration may be transmitted to the buttons LBT and RBT, while in the case of the first intensity, the vibration may not be transmitted to the buttons LBT and RBT. , Even when the strength is the first strength, the vibration may be transmitted to the buttons LBT and RBT. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured so that the expected degree of jackpot differs depending on the vibration intensity. Therefore, it is possible to be more interested in whether or not the effect button EBT is vibrating.

-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order in which execution is suspended, may be executed alternately, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-The function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 30 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, and the main control RAM 30c may be configured as a one-chip microprocessor.

-The function of the sub-control board 31 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device Eh, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. A control board that controls the board group in a centralized manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) In a game machine capable of executing a specific effect triggered by a predetermined effect operation, a game board in which a game area is formed, a launch operation means configured to enable a launch operation of a game ball, and the launch operation. An operating means different from the means, the first effect operating means configured to enable the effect operation, and the first effect operating means capable of generating vibration and applying the vibration to the first effect operation means. The vibration means, the information display means capable of displaying information, the display control means for controlling the information display means, the effect execution means for executing the effect, and the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided. The effect that can be executed by the effect executing means includes a specific effect that is executed when the effect operation is performed during a predetermined operation valid period, and the first effect is performed during the vibration of the vibrating means. When the effect operation of the 1 effect operation means is performed, a specific effect is performed triggered by the effect operation of the first effect operation means, and the information that can be displayed by the information display means includes As a condition for not displaying the effect operation information for prompting the operation of the first effect operation means and for prompting the operation of the first effect operation means, there is a predetermined non-display condition. The display condition is satisfied by the operation valid period for executing a specific effect, when the vibrating means is generating vibration, and when the non-display condition is satisfied. The effect operation information is not displayed, the game machine is provided with the second effect operation means, and the mode of the effect executed when the operation of the second effect operation means is performed is described. It is different from the specific mode of the effect performed when the effect operation of the first effect operation means is performed.

(B) In a game machine capable of executing a specific effect triggered by a predetermined effect operation, a game board in which a game area is formed, a launch operation means configured to enable a launch operation of a game ball, and the launch operation. An operation means different from the means, the first effect operation means configured to enable the effect operation, and the firing operation means and the first effect operation means capable of generating vibration. Launching a game ball, comprising a vibrating means configured to be impartable, an information display means capable of displaying information, a display control means for controlling the information display means, and a game state control means for controlling a game state. The intensity includes a first firing intensity and a second firing intensity which is stronger than the first firing intensity, and in an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, the game ball is the second firing intensity. When fired at the firing intensity, it is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where it is fired at the first firing strength, and the information that can be displayed by the information display means includes the information of the first effect operating means. There are effect operation information for prompting the operation and firing operation information for prompting the operation of the firing operation means so that the game ball is fired at the second firing intensity. In the advantageous gaming state, the firing operation is performed. Information can be displayed, and there is a predetermined non-display condition as a condition for not displaying the effect operation information that prompts the operation of the first effect operation means, and the vibrating means generates vibration. In this case, and when the non-display condition is satisfied, the effect operation information prompting the operation of the first effect operation means is not displayed, while the launch operation information can be displayed. The gaming machine is provided with a second effect operating means, and the mode of the effect executed when the operation of the second effect operating means is performed is such that the effect operation of the first effect operating means is performed. It is different from the specific mode of production that is performed in the wake of this.

(C) Information notifying means capable of notifying information is provided, and the information that can be notified by the information notifying means includes specific information for prompting the operation of the first effect operating means, and the vibrating means generates vibration. Even when the non-display condition is satisfied, the specific information is notified.

(D) When the operation of the first operating means is performed during the vibration of the vibrating means, the specific effect is performed according to the first aspect, and the operation of the third operating means is performed during the vibration of the vibrating means. If so, the specific effect according to the second aspect may be performed.

HD ... launch handle, EBT ... effect button, LBT ... left button, RBT ... right button, SM ... vibration motor, Eh ... effect display device, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 31 ... sub control board, 31a … Sub-control CPU.

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In a game machine that can execute a specific effect triggered by a predetermined effect operation
A game board with a game area formed,
A launch operation means configured to enable launch operation of a game ball,
A first effect operating means that is different from the firing operating means and is configured to enable a predetermined effect operation,
A vibration means capable of generating vibration and capable of applying the vibration to the first effect operating means, and a vibration means.
Information display means that can display information and
A display control means for controlling the information display means and
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect that can be executed by the effect executing means includes a specific effect that is executed when the effect operation of the first effect operation means is performed during a predetermined operation valid period, and the vibration means of the vibration means. when Starring output operation of the first staging operation means is performed during vibration is adapted to a specific effect takes place as a trigger Starring output operation of the first staging operation means,
On the information display means can display information, the symbol information capable of forming the combination in accordance with the result of the big hit lottery, it may effect operation information for prompting an operation of the first staging operation means, the previous SL staging operation information when displayed, the staging operation information, the display of the symbol information at a position that overlaps with viewable display area, before symbol staging operation information, the non-display condition of the staging operation information is satisfied, the vibration means It is not displayed during the vibration of
The game machine is equipped with a second production operation means.
Aspects of the effect which the operation is performed in response to that is the second staging operation unit is different from the specific embodiments of the effect that takes place triggered by Starring output operation of the first staging operation means is A game machine characterized by that. In a game machine that can execute a specific effect triggered by a predetermined effect operation
A game board with a game area formed,
A launch operation means configured to enable launch operation of a game ball,
A first effect operating means that is different from the firing operating means and is configured to enable a predetermined effect operation,
A vibration means that can generate vibration and is configured to be able to apply the vibration to the firing operating means and the first effect operating means.
Information display means that can display information and
A display control means for controlling the information display means and
Equipped with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
The launch intensity of the game ball includes a first launch intensity and a second launch intensity which is stronger than the first launch intensity. In an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, the game ball Is fired at the second firing intensity, which is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where is fired at the first firing intensity.
The information that can be displayed by the information display means includes symbol information that can form a combination according to the result of the big hit lottery, effect operation information that prompts the operation of the first effect operation means, and the game ball launches the second. a firing operation information for prompting to manipulate the firing operation means as firing at the strength, there is, in the preferred gaming state, it is possible to display the firing operation information, before Symbol staging operation information when There displayed, the staging operation information is displayed in a position that overlaps with the display area capable of displaying the symbol information, before symbol staging operation information, the non-display condition of the staging operation information is satisfied, the vibration It is not displayed during the vibration of the means,
The game machine is equipped with a second production operation means.
Aspects of the effect which the operation is performed in response to that is the second staging operation unit is different from the specific embodiments of the effect that takes place triggered by Starring output operation of the first staging operation means is A game machine characterized by that.