JP6797106B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which an operation force detection sensor is provided on an effect button, and an expectation display pattern is selected according to the level of the operation force of the effect button to change the effect content (patented). Document 1).

JP-A-2007-54309 (Table 1, 0111-0112)

However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has a problem that only the change of the production content is given according to the strength of the operation level.

An object of the present invention is to widen the range of changes in the effect content to be executed in response to the operation of the operating means by the player.

The game machine of the present invention made to achieve the above object is a game machine capable of displaying variable symbols and obtaining a privilege when a predetermined lottery is won, and is instructed by a production control means. It is provided with an effect means for executing various effects according to the situation and an operation means that can be operated by a player, and the effect control means is triggered by the operation of the operation means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized in that it is configured so that an operation-corresponding effect corresponding to the operation can be executed, and further has the following configuration.
(1) The operated portion of the operating means is provided with a flexible deforming portion capable of three-dimensional shape change, and a three-dimensional deformation detecting means for detecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deforming portion is provided. The effect control means is configured as a means capable of executing an effect that reflects a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion based on the detection result of the three-dimensional deformation detecting means as the operation corresponding effect. is being done.
(2) The flexible deforming portion includes a first elastic member that can be three-dimensionally deformed according to the operation of the player, and three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the first elastic member. Is provided with a second elastic member that can be deformed, and the three-dimensional deformation detecting means can be provided with a means capable of outputting a detection signal corresponding to a deformation location, a deformation direction, and a deformation amount in the second elastic member. What was configured.
(3) The effect control means includes a three-dimensional shape change specifying means for specifying a three-dimensional shape change of the second elastic member based on a detection signal output by the three-dimensional deformation detecting means. It is configured as a means for executing an effect that reflects the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformed portion in response to the three-dimensional shape change of the second elastic member specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means. That you are.
(4) The first elastic member is covered with a flexible outer skin member, and the second elastic member is composed of a light-transmitting or light-scattering elastic member incorporated in the first elastic member. Then, as the three-dimensional deformation detecting means, the light emitting means and the light receiving means corresponding to the light emitting means so as to be able to receive the light emitted are incorporated in the second elastic member at a distance. As the light receiving means, a means capable of outputting a detection signal corresponding to at least the intensity of light shall be provided.
(5) As the light receiving means, a plurality of light receiving elements are incorporated in the second elastic member so as to have different orientations from each other, and the three-dimensional shape change specifying means is used for the light detected by the plurality of light receiving elements. It is configured as a means for specifying the three-dimensional shape change of the second elastic member based on the strength, and the effect control means is the second elastic member specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means. It is configured as a means for executing an effect that reflects the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformed portion in response to the three-dimensional shape change.

Three-dimensional deformations in the flexible deformation portion include dents, swells, distortions, twists, and bends. According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the operated portion of the operating means is provided with the flexible deforming portion, the player operates the operating means so as to cause a three-dimensional shape change in the flexible deforming portion. Can be done. The three-dimensional deformation detecting means detects the three-dimensional shape change that occurs in the flexible deformed portion, and the effect control means can execute the operation-corresponding effect by reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformed portion. it can. As a result, not only linear operations such as strength of operation but also various operations such as causing three-dimensional shape changes such as dents, swells, distortions, twists, and bends in the flexible deformed part become possible. It is possible to perform a variety of operation-compatible effects.

It may be composed of an elastic member that integrates the entire flexible deformed portion, or may be configured such that the elastic member that is separate as a solid is fitted on the surface side and the inner side of the flexible deformed portion. In the latter case, different types of elastic members may be configured on the front surface side and the inner surface, for example, the surface side may be a colored elastic member, and the inner surface may be a light-transmitting or light-diffusing elastic member. Further, the material itself of the elastic member on the surface side and the elastic member on the inner side is not limited to the same material, and may be three-dimensionally deformed by following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformed portion. For elastic members that can be three-dimensionally deformed following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformed part, the surface of the flexible deformed part can be pressed with a finger to cause partial dents or partial swelling, or the palm of the hand. When the whole distortion or twist is caused by applying and twisting, a three-dimensional deformation that follows this occurs. In addition, if the flexible deformed part is provided with a continuous grip bar, three-dimensional deformation that follows the operation of bending the flexible deformed part in various directions by pulling or pushing the grip bar in various directions can be performed. , It can also be configured to be generated in an elastic member. When such an operation is stopped, the flexible deformed portion returns to the original state due to the restoring force of the elastic member itself. Examples of the elastic member capable of such three-dimensional deformation include urethane foam, silicone rubber, silicone rubber sponge, silicone gel, foam latex, and other foamable flexible materials. Since the three-dimensional deformation detecting means is configured by means capable of outputting a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, the deformation direction, and the amount of deformation of the elastic member, as described above, dents, swells, distortions, twists, bends, etc. It is possible to output the detection signal necessary for identifying the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformed portion of. Then, the effect control means is a three-dimensional shape change of the deformable portion, the deformation direction, and the amount of deformation of the elastic member, in other words, the flexible deformed portion such as dent, swelling, distortion, twist, and bending in the flexible deformed portion. It is possible to execute a variety of operation-compatible effects that reflect the above.

The three-dimensional shape change specifying means may be provided on the three-dimensional deformation detecting means side or on the effect control means side. Further, the three-dimensional shape change specifying means may be provided as a separate configuration independent of the three-dimensional deformation detecting means and the effect controlling means. As the three-dimensional shape change identification means, for example, a plurality of threshold values regarding the depth of the dent, a plurality of position identification criteria regarding the position of the dent, a plurality of direction determination criteria regarding the direction of the dent, and the like are set in advance, and the player Judgment criteria for the detection value of the three-dimensional deformation detecting means and judgment based on the judgment criteria so that the three-dimensional shape change is specified by the arithmetic processing of which of the various dents the operation corresponds to. It can be configured by a one-chip microcomputer in which rules are stored in advance. The effect control means may store in advance the correspondence between the three-dimensional shape change that can be specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means and the operation-corresponding effect. As a result, the effect control means can promptly execute a variety of operation-compatible effects corresponding to the operation when the operation means is operated when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

When a three-dimensional deformation such as a dent, a swelling, a distortion, a twist, or a bending occurs in the flexible deformed portion, the elastic member also undergoes the same deformation following the three-dimensional deformation. When the elastic member is three-dimensionally deformed, the relative positional relationship between the built-in light emitting means and the light receiving means changes, and the distance between them and the angle of incidence of light on the light receiving means change. Since the elastic member has light transmission (or light scattering property), the light emitted by the light emitting means is emitted by the diffusion / reflection of light by the elastic member filled between the light emitting means and the light receiving means. It is received by the light receiving means. As described above, as a result of the elastic member being three-dimensionally deformed following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformed portion, the intensity of the light incident on the light receiving means changes before and after the deformation. As a result, the light receiving means outputs a detection signal according to the change in light intensity due to the deformation of the elastic member. To explain the elastic member having light transmission, the deformation of the elastic member changes the density in the transmitted optical path from the light emitting means to the light receiving means, and as a result, the intensity of the light incident on the light receiving means changes. For example, when the installation position of the light emitting means is pressed with a finger and when the position away from the installation position of the light emitting means is pressed with a finger, even if the pressing force is the same, the transmission from the light emitting means to the light receiving means is transmitted. The changes in the density of the optical paths are not the same. Therefore, the three-dimensional deformation detecting means can output a detection signal that reflects not only the pushing amount but also the pushing position and the pushing direction.

Here, too, the elastic member may be configured to integrate the entire flexible deformed portion, or the flexible deformed portion may be configured to fit separate elastic members on the surface side and the inner side. In the latter case, different types of elastic members may be configured on the front surface side and the inner surface, for example, the surface side may be a colored elastic member, and the inner surface may be a light-transmitting or light-diffusing elastic member. Further, the material itself of the elastic member on the surface side and the elastic member on the inner side is not limited to the same material, and may be three-dimensionally deformed by following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformed portion. By providing a plurality of light receiving elements having different orientations with respect to the light emitting means as the light receiving means, the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformed portion can be further obtained from the individual changes in the light intensity detected by the plurality of light receiving elements. It is possible to identify accurately. For example, when urethane foam is used as a light-transmitting elastic member that deforms three-dimensionally according to the three-dimensional deformation state of the flexible deformed portion and the above configuration is adopted, the light receiving element when the elastic member is deformed. Factors that change the output of the detection signal are (A) change in physical distance, (B) change in brightness of scattered light due to change in light diffusion region, (C) change in normal direction of the light receiving surface with respect to the light source. As a result of the combination of these factors when the elastic member is deformed and the amount of light detected by each light receiving element changes before and after the deformation, the detection signal output from each light receiving element changes before and after the deformation. It is possible to accurately detect the deformation of the elastic member and the flexible deformed portion.

In the present invention, a plurality of three-dimensional deformation detecting means are provided in the flexible deformation portion, and the three-dimensional shape change specifying means is flexibly deformed based on the detection signals by the plurality of three-dimensional deformation detecting means. It can be configured as a means of identifying the three-dimensional deformation of the part.

According to the present invention, it is possible to widen the range of changes in the effect content to be executed according to the operation of the player.

The pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is a front view, and (B) is a right side view. A push button as an operating means included in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is a horizontal sectional view, (B) is a vertical sectional view, and (C) is a perspective view of a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor. The deformation state of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor by the push button operation as the operation means provided in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is a vertical sectional view before the operation, and (B) is a state in which the center is pressed. The vertical sectional view, (C) is a vertical sectional view in a state where the outside of the center is pressed, and (D) is a vertical sectional view in a state where the slide operation is performed as a whole. An operating lever as an operating means provided in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is a vertical sectional view, (B) is a perspective view of a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor, and (C) is bent to the left. The vertical sectional view in the state of being bent, (D) is the vertical sectional view of the state in which the bending operation is performed to the right. The classification of the operation contents that can be specified by the three-dimensional deformation of the operation means provided in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the classification of the operation contents at the time of push button operation, and (B) is the operation lever operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the division of operation contents at the time. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control device of the pachinko machine of Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure which concerns on the effect of the control device of the pachinko machine of Example 1. The configuration of the control board of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the main control board, and (B) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the effect control board. The configuration of the storage unit in the main control board of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the special figure reservation storage unit, and (B) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the variable pattern table storage unit. is there. The storage unit of the effect control board of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the effect data storage means, (B) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the effect data during the variable game, (C). Is a schematic diagram showing the structure of operation-corresponding effect data. It is a figure explaining the special figure start processing in the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of arithmetic processing. It is a figure explaining the variation effect processing in the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of arithmetic processing. It is a figure explaining operation correspondence effect control in the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flowchart of arithmetic processing.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[1 Overview of the entire game machine]
As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the pachinko machine P of the first embodiment has an outer frame A, a middle frame B, a game board C, a front frame D, an upper ball saucer E, and a lower ball saucer F. And a launcher G. The outer frame A is a vertically rectangular frame that constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko machine P. The middle frame B is a vertically rectangular frame for setting various game components, and is removably and detachably assembled to the front side of the outer frame A. The game board C is attached to the opening of the middle frame B. The front frame D is assembled to the front side of the middle frame B so that it can be opened and closed around the hinge at the left end by operating the locking device H. The front frame D is composed of an upper part of the front frame and a lower part of the front frame, which can be opened and closed as a whole with respect to the middle frame B. A state in which the lower part of the frame is opened and closed together can be switched by operating a key on the locking device H. The upper ball saucer E is a saucer for rented balls and prize balls, and the lower ball saucer F is a saucer for receiving a game ball or a damaged game ball that is discharged when the upper ball saucer E is full. Is. The launch device G is a device for launching a game ball sent from the upper ball tray E to the launch rail with a strength corresponding to the handle operation.

Further, speakers SP and SP are provided on the upper part of the front frame. In addition, a liquid crystal display device LCD is provided in the center of the game board C, and a falling movable body KDdwn and a pendulum movable body KDswing appearing in front of the liquid crystal display device LCD are provided, and various parts of the game board C and the front frame D are provided. A light emitting device using an LED is also provided. Using these liquid crystal display devices such as LCD, it is possible to perform display effect, sound effect, light emission effect, and movable body effect.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the game board C has a center accessory 5 attached to the center of the game area 10 in which a large number of game nails 11 and windmills 12 are planted, and is directly below the center of the center accessory 5. The start winning device 7 is provided. In addition, a large winning opening 15 is installed diagonally downward to the right of the starting winning device 7, and a right-handed passage 35 for winning a game ball from the right side when the large winning opening 15 is opened is provided on the right side of the center accessory 5. It has a structure that has been set. In addition to this, the game board C is also provided with a guide rail 17, ordinary winning openings 18a and 18b, an out opening 19, and the like.

The center accessory 5 has a ring shape including a large decorative body 31, a stage 32, and a warp passage 33, and an obstacle block 34 instead of an obstacle nail is provided in the upper left portion. In the right-hand game area 20 below the right-handed passage 35, a large number of game nails 11 are planted, and a gate 37 and a second start winning device 27 that give an opportunity for a normal symbol lottery are also installed. The second start winning device 27 is provided with an electric tulip that is opened and closed based on the result of a normal symbol lottery executed when the game ball passes through the gate 37.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a back unit C2 for holding the liquid crystal display device LCD is attached to the back surface of the game board C. The display content of the liquid crystal display device LCD is made visible to the player through the opening window C3 provided in the central portion of the game board C. Further, the falling movable body KDdwn and the pendulum movable body KDswing perform the back-and-forth operation of the liquid crystal display device LCD in the space portion C4 formed between the game board C and the back unit C2. It is attached to the front surface of the unit C2.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment includes a push button PB that can be operated by a player and an operation lever LV. Each of these push button PB and operation lever LV is provided with flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv capable of three-dimensional shape change in the operated portion.

[2 Operating means]
[2.1 Overview of push buttons]
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the push button PB is a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor that detects three-dimensional deformation inside the elastic member PBb covered with the flexible outer skin member PBa. It has a built-in 3DSE 1 to 7 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "3DSE" except when indicating individual sensors). The elastic member PBb can be manufactured, for example, urethane foam, and the exodermis member PBa can be manufactured, for example, a synthetic leather sheet. Here, the sensor body 3DSEa of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE has a rectangular parallelepiped shape formed of urethane foam, and the seven sensors 3DSE1 to 7 are located at equal intervals on a concentric circle with the center of the elastic member PBb. It is installed in a form that is embedded. The elastic member PBb and each sensor body 3DSEa have the same foaming rate, and each sensor body 3DSEa is deformed following the deformation of the elastic member PBb.

The flexible deformation portion JHpb of the push button PB is composed of these outer skin members PBa, elastic members PBb, and seven three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7, and can be used for "pushing down, pushing up, picking up, etc." by "fingers". By applying the force of "diagonal push, shift, twist, etc." by "palm", three-dimensional deformation such as dent, swelling, distortion, twist, bending is possible, and if the applied force is removed, it will be again. It returns to its original shape.

The seven three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7 have the same structure and dimensions, and as shown in FIG. 2C, the sensor body 3DSEA has a first region in which the infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3 are mounted. KBsea (part as light emitting means), second region KBseb (part as light receiving means) on which five light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 are mounted, and a connection area connecting the first area KBsea and the second area KBseb. A flexible substrate KBse with KBsec is provided.

In the first region KBsea, in addition to the three infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3, a microcomputer, an operational amplifier that amplifies the output for adjusting the difference in sensitivity depending on the deformation direction, and a regulator that adjusts the operating voltage of the microcomputer. It is equipped with connectors, resistors, capacitors, etc. In the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE, the first region KBsea of the flexible substrate KBse is located on the bottom surface of the sensor body 3DSEa and is reinforced by the reinforcing plate PLTse. A peripheral circuit may be formed by forming a substrate located on the bottom surface of the sensor body 3DSea from a rigid substrate and connecting a flexible substrate including a light receiving element portion and a connection region to the substrate.

As the infrared light emitting elements IFLEDs 1 to 3, for example, an infrared LED having a low profile and a high efficiency and a wavelength of 880 nm is used. As shown in FIG. 2C, the five light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5 are installed on the bottom surface and the side surface of the light receiving box LRE which is installed downward in the center of the upper surface of the sensor body 3DSEa. The three infrared light emitting elements IFLEDs 1 to 3 located on the bottom surface of the sensor body 3DSEa are arranged diagonally in a diagonal line at intervals on the bottom surface of the sensor body 3DSEa. Each side surface of the light receiving box LRE is formed in an isosceles trapezoid with an inverted C-shaped side side, and the light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5 are oriented differently from each other. The light receiving box LRE has a solid structure that is hard to be deformed by hard plastic or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (D), the push button PB is flexible by pushing a predetermined position with a finger FING or shifting the push button PB in a predetermined direction while pressing the palm HAND against the upper surface. The deformed portion JHpb is partially dented or displaced as a whole. At this time, the sensor body 3DSEA of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE embedded in the elastic member PBb of the flexible deformation portion JHpb is deformed following the deformation of the elastic member PBb. As a result, changes occur in the normal direction of the light receiving surfaces of the light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5 installed on the bottom surface and the side surface of the light receiving box LRE, and the relative positional relationship between the light emitting element and the light receiving element changes. Specifically, [1] a change in the distance between each light receiving element and the light emitting element, and [2] a change in the normal direction of the light receiving surface of each light receiving element occur, or one of them occurs. Therefore, when the flexible deformation portion JHpb of the push button PB undergoes a three-dimensional shape change, the output voltage of each light receiving element SEpht 1 to 5 changes.

The reason why the output voltage by the light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5 changes when the sensor body 3DSea is elastically deformed is that the amount of light received by the light receiving surface changes as the physical distance between the light receiving surface and the light source of the light emitting unit is shortened. , [B] The light diffusion region is reduced by the compression of urethane and the brightness of the scattered light is increased. [C] The normal direction of the light receiving surface with respect to the light emitting portion is changed by the displacement of the light receiving element, and the amount of light received by the light receiving surface. Can be considered as a factor such as a change in. In reality, it is considered that these factors are combined to change the amount of light acquired by each light receiving element SEpht 1 to 5 when the sensor body 3DSea is elastically deformed. The direction of deformation of the sensor body 3DSEa correlates with the change in the amount of light acquired by each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5, and by using the change in the output voltage output from each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5, the sensor body 3DSea is deformed. Can be detected. The deformation of the sensor body 3DSEa corresponds to the deformation of the seven three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7 built in the push button PB as the flexible deformation portion JHpb at each installation location. It becomes.

In each of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7, the deformation state of each sensor can be obtained by arithmetic processing by the microcomputer mounted on the first region KBsea of each flexible substrate KBse. , Programs and data for deformation state calculation are registered. Then, the deformed state obtained by the microcomputer of each sensor is input to the push button board KBpb in which the sensors 3DSE1 to 7 are arranged so as to have a predetermined positional relationship as described above. The push button board KBpb also includes a microcomputer and the like. In the microcomputer of the push button board KBpb, what kind of deformation state the flexible deformation portion JHpb is in the push button PB based on the deformation state of each sensor input from each sensor 3DSE1 to 7 and the arrangement information of each sensor. As a result, what kind of operation the player has performed on the push button PB is obtained by arithmetic processing. The program and data for the arithmetic processing are registered in advance in the microcomputer mounted on the push button board KBpb.

[2.2 Overview of operating lever]
As shown in FIG. 4A, the operating lever LV incorporates a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 that detects three-dimensional deformation inside the elastic member LVb covered with the flexible outer skin member LVa. ing. The elastic member LVb can be manufactured, for example, urethane foam, and the exodermis member LVa, for example, a synthetic leather sheet. Here, the sensor body 3DSE11a of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 has a cylindrical shape formed of urethane foam, and is installed in a form of being embedded in the center of the elastic member LVb. The elastic member LVb and the sensor body 3DSE11a have the same foaming rate, and each sensor body 3DSE11a is deformed following the deformation of the elastic member LVb.

The flexible deformation part JHlv of the operation lever LV is composed of the outer skin member LVa, the elastic member LVb, and the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11, and holds the grip part GPlv by hand to push, pull, and twist the force. By adding it, three-dimensional deformation such as bending and twisting in any direction is possible, and when the applied force is removed, it returns to the original shape again.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 includes a first region KBse11a (a portion as a light emitting means) in which infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3 are mounted on the sensor body 3DSE11a, and five pieces. A flexible substrate KBse11 including a second region KBse11b (a portion as a light receiving means) on which the light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 are mounted and a connection region KBse11c connecting the first region KBse11a and the second region KBse11b is provided. .. The three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 is different from the three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7 built in the push button PB, and is built in the flexible deformation part JHlv of the operation lever LV with the first region KBse11a facing up. To.

In the first region KBse11a, in addition to the three infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3, a microcomputer, an operational amplifier that amplifies the output for adjusting the difference in sensitivity depending on the deformation direction, and a regulator that adjusts the operating voltage of the microcomputer. It is equipped with connectors, resistors, capacitors, etc. In the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11, the first region KBse11a of the flexible substrate KBse11 is located on the bottom surface of the sensor body 3DSE11a and is reinforced by the reinforcing plate PLTse11. Then, it is joined to the lower end of the operation stick SBlv extending downward from the grip portion GPlv via the reinforcing plate PLTse11. The grip part GPlv and the operation stick SBlv have a solid structure that is hard to be deformed by hard plastic or the like.

Similar to the push button PB, as the infrared light emitting elements IFLEDs 1 to 3, for example, a low profile and highly efficient infrared LED having a wavelength of 880 nm is used. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), the five light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5 are installed on the upper surface and the side surface of the light receiving box LRE installed upward in the center of the lower surface of the sensor body 3DSE11a. The three infrared light emitting elements IFLEDs 1 to 3 located on the upper surface of the sensor body 3DSE11a are arranged diagonally in a line on a straight line passing through the center of the sensor body 3DSE11a at intervals. Each side surface of the light receiving box LRE is formed in an isosceles trapezoid with a V-shaped side side, and the light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5 are oriented differently from each other. The light receiving box LRE has a solid structure that is hard to be deformed by hard plastic or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 4 (C) and 4 (D), the operating lever LV has a flexible deformation portion JHlv of the operating lever LV by tilting, twisting, or twisting the operating rod SBlv in an arbitrary direction. It bends or twists in any direction. At this time, the sensor body 3DSE11a of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 embedded in the flexible deformation portion JHlv is deformed to follow the deformation of the elastic member LVb. As a result, the direction of light emission from the infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3 installed in the first region KBse11a of the flexible substrate KBse11 is changed, and [11] the change in the distance between each light receiving element and the light emitting element, [12] ] The relative positional relationship changes due to the occurrence of both or one of the changes in the incident angle of light with respect to the light receiving surface of each light receiving element, and the output voltage of each light receiving element changes.

The factors [A] and [B] described above for the push button PB can be considered as factors that change the output voltage by the light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5 when the sensor body 3DSE11a is elastically deformed. In reality, the sensor body 3DSE11a is elastically deformed. It is considered that sometimes these multiple factors are combined to change the amount of light acquired by each light receiving element SEpht1-5. The direction of deformation of the sensor body 3DSE11a correlates with the change in the amount of light acquired by each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5, and by using the change in the output voltage output from each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5, the sensor body 3DSE11a is deformed. Can be detected.

In the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11, the deformation state calculation is performed on the microcomputer so that the deformation state of each sensor can be obtained by the calculation processing by the microcomputer mounted on the first region KBse11a of the flexible substrate KBse11. Programs and data are registered. The deformed state obtained by this microcomputer is input to the operation lever board KBlv. The operation lever board KBlv is also equipped with a microcomputer and the like. The microcomputer of the operation lever board KBlv determines what kind of deformation state the flexible deformation portion JHlv is in the operation lever LV based on the deformation state input from the sensor 3DSE11 and a predetermined criterion, and by extension, the operation lever LV. What kind of operation the player has performed on the device is calculated by arithmetic processing. The program and data for the arithmetic processing are registered in advance in the microcomputer mounted on the operation lever board KBlv.

[2.3 Outline of operation status judgment]
As will be described in detail later, the pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of displaying variable symbols and obtaining a privilege when a predetermined lottery is won, and is a command from the production control means. It is provided that the effect means for executing various effects according to the above and the operation means that can be operated by the player, and that the operation means is operated when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is configured so that the operation-corresponding effect corresponding to the operation can be executed as an opportunity, and the push button PB and the operation lever LV described above are provided as operating means that can give an opportunity to execute the operation-corresponding effect. ..

Further, the push button PB and the operation lever LV as these operation means are provided with flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv capable of three-dimensional shape change in each operated portion. The three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7 and 3DSE11 are provided as three-dimensional deformation detecting means for detecting the three-dimensional shape change of these flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv. The effect control means included in the pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment is configured as a means capable of executing an operation-corresponding effect by reflecting the three-dimensional shape changes of the flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv.

More specifically, the flexible deforming portions JHpb and JHlv are provided with elastic members 3DSEa and 3DSE11a that can be deformed three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deforming portions JHpb and JHlv. The deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7 and 3DSE11 are provided with flexible substrates KBse and KBse11 equipped with a microcomputer so as to be able to output a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, deformation direction, and deformation amount of the elastic members 3DSEa and 3DSE11a. There is.

The deformed state detected by each sensor 3DSE1 to 7 output from the 7 flexible boards KBse of the 7 sensors of the push button PB is input to the microcomputer provided in the push button board KBpb and is used as a judgment criterion. Which of the many operating states set from the relationship is applicable is required.

As shown in FIG. 5 (A), the push button board KBpb is provided so that it can be determined whether the operation state of the push button PB corresponds to 9 patterns for the pressed portion and 8 patterns for the shifting direction. A calculation program and data such as judgment criteria are registered in advance for the microcomputer. The arithmetic program registered in the microcomputer provided on the push button board KBpb is a simple deformed state even for a complex deformed state such as "simultaneous occurrence of pressing and shifting" and "pressing at multiple locations". It is configured so that it can be identified separately from.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the operating state of the operating lever LV corresponds to 5 patterns in the bending direction and 4 patterns in the twisting direction, so that the operating lever substrate can be determined. A calculation program and data such as a judgment standard are registered in advance in the microcomputer provided in the KBlv. The arithmetic program registered in the microcomputer provided on the operation lever board KBlv can identify complex deformation states such as "simultaneous bending and twisting" by distinguishing them from simple deformation states. It is configured in.

[3 Control device]
[3.1 Overall control device]
Next, the game characteristics of the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described. First, the control system will be described with reference to FIG. For the main control board 310 including the CPU, ROM, RAM, clock, etc., the special figure 1 switch SW1 provided in the start winning device 7 and the special figure 2 switch SW2 provided in the second starting winning device 27. , The general drawing switch SW3 provided on the gate 37, the winning detection switch SW7 provided on the large winning opening 15, the detection signals from the winning detection switches SW11 and SW12 provided on the ordinary winning devices 18a and 18b, and the back unit. The detection signal from the discharge ball detection switches SW41 to 43 provided in the ball discharge passage provided at the predetermined position of C2 is input.

Further, from the main control board 310, the effect control board 320, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the special figure display TKZ, the solenoid SOL7 for opening and closing the large winning opening 15, and the ordinary electric function of the second starting winning device 27. A command is output to the object opening / closing solenoid SOL27. The interface board 350 is configured to exchange commands with the payout control board 330. The power supply board 360 is configured to supply power to the main control board 310 via the power supply relay board 380. The effect control board 320 is configured to output a command to the display control board 370. Further, the pressing signals from the ball lending button Q and the card eject button R are input to the ball lending operation board 390, and are input from the ball lending operation board 390 to the payout control board 330 via the interface board 350. It is composed. The interface board 350 is also configured to exchange commands with the card unit 500. Further, it is configured so that data for hall management such as the number of prize balls paid out and error notification can be sent to the hall computer 400 via the payout control board 330.

The effect control board 320 outputs a command signal for display effect to the display control board 370 based on the command signal from the main control board 310. Further, the effect control board 320 outputs a command signal for executing the sound effect, the light emission effect, and the movable body effect to the signal relay board 410 based on the command signal from the main control board 310. The signal relay board 410 includes a lamp control board 420 for executing a light emitting effect of a command signal from the effect control board 320, a voice control board 430 for executing a voice effect, and a motor control for executing a movable body effect. Output to IC510 and solenoid control IC520. The movable body is installed so as to perform a haunting operation, a rotating operation, and the like on the front side of the liquid crystal display device LCD in the space C4 between the game board C and the back unit C2.

A signal from the push button board KBpb that outputs a signal that specifies the operating state of the push button PB and the operating lever board KBlv that outputs a signal that specifies the operating state of the operating lever LV is input to the effect control board 320. It is connected to the.

[3.2 Outline of control device related to production]
As shown in FIG. 7, when the start winning detection signals from the special figure switches SW1 and SW2 are input, the main control board 310 executes a predetermined lottery process to determine the fluctuation pattern, and then the special figure display TKZ. Is controlled to execute the special figure variation display. At this time, the main control board 310 starts the display effect or the like in accordance with the start timing of the special figure variation display, and in order to determine the display effect in accordance with the determination timing of the special figure variation display, the variation pattern and the variation command signal are transmitted. Output to the effect control board 320.

The effect control board 320 to which the fluctuation command is input from the main control board 310 outputs the display effect command signal to the display control board 370. This display effect command signal synchronizes the start timing and confirmation timing of the decorative symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display device LCD executed by the display control board 370 with the start timing and confirmation timing of the special figure variation display on the special figure display TKZ. It is output as a signal synchronized with the fluctuation command signal from the main control board 310.

The effect control board 320 to which the fluctuation command is input from the main control board 310 also outputs the sound effect command signal, the light effect command signal, and the movable body effect command signal to the signal relay board 410. The movable body effect command signal is input from the signal relay board 410 to the motor control IC and the solenoid control IC to execute the movable body effect for operating the movable body.

The light effect command signal is output from the signal relay board 410 to the lamp control board 420. The lamp control board 420 outputs a control current for causing the LED board corresponding to the light effect command signal to emit light, blink, and the like. This control current is input to the corresponding LED substrate, and the light effect is executed.

The sound production command signal is output from the signal relay board 410 to the voice control board 430. The voice control board 430 outputs a control current for executing the voice output corresponding to the sound production command signal. This control current is input to the speaker SP, and sound production is executed.

The effect control board 320 inputs signals from the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv when the predetermined conditions are satisfied, and changes the effect contents with the input of the signals, or a plurality of effects. An operation-corresponding effect such as determining the branch destination of the effect having the possibility of branching to is executed. In the control process by the effect control board 320, even if a signal is output from the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv in a state where the predetermined conditions are not satisfied, this is not used as the signal giving the above-mentioned trigger. It has become.

[4 Control board configuration]
As shown in FIG. 8A, the main control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer incorporating a main control CPU 310a, a main control ROM 310b, and a main control RAM 310c, an input / output circuit 310d, and a crystal (not shown). It is equipped with an oscillation circuit and the like. The input / output circuit 310d inputs the power supply via the power supply relay board 380, and also has the special figure switches SW1 and SW2, the normal drawing switch SW3, the prize detection switch SW7 of the large winning opening, and the winning detection switches SW11 and 12 of the normal winning opening. , The signal from the ball discharge ball detection switch SW41 to 43 is input to the main control CPU 310a, and the effect control board 320, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the special figure display TKZ, and the large winning opening opening / closing The solenoid SOL7 and the solenoid SOL27 for opening and closing the second start winning device are connected to a one-chip microcomputer so as to output a signal from the main control CPU 310a. The main control board 310 is connected to the payout control board 330 and the launch control board 340 so that a signal can be input. The main control CPU 310a receives inputs from the above-mentioned various switches and exchanges information between the main control ROM 310b and the main control RAM 310c, and serves as the center of a pachinko machine for paying out prize balls, drawing special symbols, and the like. Execute various processes.

Therefore, the main control ROM 310b includes a program storage unit 310e that stores a program for the main control CPU 310a to execute a game-related process, a "hit determination value" used in arithmetic processing based on this program, and the like. A data storage unit 310f for storing data or the like is provided. The main control ROM 310b is also provided with a variation pattern storage unit 310g that stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected by a special symbol lottery. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the basis of a game effect (display effect, etc.) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern in this embodiment is the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol, and the fluctuation content (effect) of the decorative symbol fluctuation game during the fluctuation time. Contents) can be specified.

Further, in the main control RAM 310c, together with the temporary storage unit 310h which is a work memory when the main control CPU 310a executes various processes, in particular, the result of the special symbol lottery and the result of the normal symbol lottery are limited to a predetermined number. A holding storage unit 310i for holding and storing is provided.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the effect control board 320 includes a one-chip microcomputer incorporating an effect control CPU 320a, an effect control ROM 320b, and an effect control RAM 320c, an input / output circuit 320d, and a crystal (not shown). It is equipped with an oscillation circuit and the like. The input / output circuit 320d inputs a signal from the main control board 310, the push button board KBpb, and the operation lever board KBlv to the effect control CPU 320a, and outputs a signal to the display control board 370 and the signal relay board 410. , Connected to a one-chip microcomputer. The effect control CPU 320a performs a process for executing the game effect based on the signal input from the main control board 310. Further, the effect control CPU 320a inputs a signal from the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and executes an operation corresponding effect triggered by the input of the signal. Only when the predetermined conditions are satisfied, a signal is requested from the effect control board 320 to the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv, and a reply to the request is used as an opportunity to execute the above-mentioned operation response effect. It may be configured to be.

Therefore, the effect control ROM 320b includes a program storage unit 320e that stores a program for the effect control CPU 320a to execute a process related to the game effect, and a “determination for selecting the effect content” used in the arithmetic processing using this program. A data storage unit 320f for storing data such as "value" is provided. The main control ROM 320b is further provided with an effect data storage unit 320 g that stores a plurality of types of effect data for various effects selected in response to the fluctuation pattern input from the main control board 310. Further, the effect control RAM 320c includes a temporary storage unit 320h that serves as a work memory when the effect control CPU 320a executes various processes, and in particular, a look-ahead storage unit 320i that stores the result of the special symbol lottery by pre-reading. It is equipped.

In this embodiment, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the effect display control board 370, the signal relay board 410, the lamp control board 420, the voice control board 430, the MT control IC 510, the solenoid control IC 520, the push button board KBpb, The operation lever board KBlv, the flexible boards KBse and KB11se of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE and 3DSE11 are also composed of a one-chip microcomputer like the main control board 310 and the effect control board 320.

In the pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment, a program stored in advance in the main control ROM 310b when the main control CPU 310a receives a signal via the input / output circuit 310d on the main control board 310. The main control RAM 310c is temporarily stored or held, and a signal is output to the effect control board 320 or the like via the input / output circuit 310d.

In the pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment, a program stored in advance in the effect control ROM 320b triggered by the effect control CPU 320a inputting a signal via the input / output circuit 320d on the effect control board 320. Performs temporary storage or hold storage in the effect control RAM 320c using data or data, and executes a process of outputting a signal to the effect display control board 370 or the signal relay board 410 via the input / output circuit 320d. The display control board 370, the signal relay board 410, the lamp control board 420, the voice control board 430, the motor control IC 510, and the display control board 370, the signal relay board 410, and the lamp control board 420 play a role of comprehensively controlling the display effect, the sound effect, the light emission effect, and the movable body effect. The solenoid control IC 520 is in a relationship of executing a concrete effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 320 also executes an operation-corresponding effect triggered by the input of signals from the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. In relation to the present invention, not only the effect control board 320, but also the display control board 370, the signal relay board 410, the lamp control board 420, the voice control board 430, the motor control IC 510, and the solenoid control IC 520 are used as the effect control means. Correspondingly, the liquid crystal display device LCD, the speaker SP, the LED substrate, the motor MT, and the solenoid SOL correspond to the effect means for executing various effects.

[5 Storage unit of main control board (special symbol lottery)]
As shown in FIG. 9A, the main control board 310 has information (random value itself, random number value) corresponding to the special figure 1 determination random number acquired by the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 switch SW1. Up to 4 pieces of information (flag information, code information, etc. corresponding to), and information corresponding to the special figure 2 judgment random number (random value itself, corresponding to the random number value) acquired by the detection signal input of the special figure 2 switch SW2. In order to hold and store up to four pieces (flag information, code information, etc.) in a predetermined storage area in the hold storage unit 310i of the main control RAM, the special figure 1 hold storage unit 311 and the special figure 2 A hold storage unit 312 is provided. The start hold information is stored in each of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 311 and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 312 according to the random number acquisition order.

The special figure 1 judgment random number and the special figure 2 judgment random number are "big hit judgment random number (random number 1)", "special figure distribution judgment random number (random number 2)", and "directing execution judgment random number (random number)", respectively. 3) ”and“ Random number for determining fluctuation pattern distribution (random number 4) ”. The jackpot determination random number (random number 1) is a random number for determining whether it is a jackpot or a miss. The special figure distribution determination random number (random number 2) is a random number for distributing the jackpot type such as the number of rounds of the special game. The effect execution determination random number (random number 3) is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect. The reach effect is configured to be executed at a predetermined ratio not only in the case of "hit" but also in the case of "missing". The random number for determining the variation pattern distribution (random number 4) is a random number for distributing the variation pattern.

The "big hit determination value" to be compared with the random number 1 is stored in the ROM of the main control board 310. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination value is set so that the probability is different between the non-probability (low probability) state and the probability change (high probability) state. This jackpot probability is common to special figures 1 and 2.

If the random number 1 becomes a "big hit", the number of rounds to open the big winning opening during the special game will be "2 rounds (2R)", "7 rounds (7R)", and "15 rounds" (15 rounds) 15R) ”and so on.

In addition, in the distribution by random number 2, even if the number of rounds of the "big hit" is 15, (1) the "long-time opening operation" that opens the big winning opening 15 for 30 seconds is set to 15 times. The mode of the special game to be executed, (2) up to the middle round (for example, 7 rounds) is composed of "long-time open operation" rounds, and the remaining rounds are for a short time (for example, several seconds or 1 second) for the large winning opening 15. A configuration in which all 15 rounds are distributed to either a special game mode consisting of a "short-time opening operation" that opens and closes only (below), or a special game mode consisting of the above-mentioned "short-time opening operation". It can also be.

Alternatively, it may be set to "ST type" that gives a specified number of probability changes, or it switches from "high probability" to "low probability (normal probability)" when the fall condition is won while giving probability changes to all winning symbols. It can also be a "fall lottery type". In this type of special game, the number of times the normal electric accessory is supported in the "time saving game" after the special game is set to 20 times, 40 times, 60 times, 80 times, 100 times, and among these, It is also possible to make a configuration in which "hit type determination" is performed to distribute to any of the above.

The jackpot type (including the number of time reductions) that can be sorted by such a random number 2 can be set differently between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and further, the “hit” that determines which type of jackpot is sorted. It is also possible to make the "type distribution probability" different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

In this embodiment, with respect to the random number 1, when the random number 1 is "big hit" in the special figure 2, the probability variation inrush probability, the number of times the time is shortened, and during the round are higher than when the random number 1 is "big hit". The distribution probability is set for the random number 2 so that the opening mode of the above is more advantageous. It should be noted that the random number 2 becomes substantially meaningless when the random number 1 is "off".

The random number 3 is used to determine the presence or absence of "missing reach" in the special figure start processing described later when the random number 1 is "missing". When the random number 1 is "hit", the reach effect is to be executed, so that the random number 3 is practically meaningless.

The "fluctuation pattern" distributed by the random number 4 determines the "length of fluctuation time". In this embodiment, as the fluctuation pattern table for determining this fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 9B, the fluctuation pattern table 313a for the normal gaming state and the time saving state (including the probability variation state) are used. The variation pattern table 313b is stored in advance in a predetermined storage area in the variation pattern storage unit 310g of the main ROM. In FIG. 6A, it is described that the random numbers 1 to 4 are stored respectively, but the flag information and the code information representing the result of the special symbol lottery determined by the random numbers 1 to 4 are stored. It does not matter if it is done.

[6 Storage unit of production control board (production data)]
On the effect control board 320, effect data for voice effect, display effect, light emission effect, and movable body effect are stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data storage unit 320 g of the effect control ROM. As shown in FIG. 10A, the effect data storage unit 320 g includes the effect data DH during the variable game executed during the special symbol variation game and the effect data DV during the jackpot game executed during the jackpot game. , The production data DM during the demo to be executed during the demo is stored. In addition, the decorative symbol variation effect data DKZ for displaying the decorative symbol variation game according to the variation pattern executed in the special symbol variation game is also stored.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the variable game in-game effect data DHn includes background display data (DHn1), character display data (DHn2), light emission effect data (DHn3), and voice effect data (DHn4). It is a combination of the movable body effect data (DHn5) and the operation-compatible effect data (DHn6). Of the DHn1 to DHn6 in the variable game in-game effect data DHn, for example, DHn6 is blank data when the operation corresponding effect is not performed.

When the operation-corresponding effect data DHn6 is not blank data, as shown in FIG. 10C, [DHn6-01: operation 01-corresponding effect], [DHn6-02: operation 02-corresponding effect], ..., [DHn6-- ZZ: Operation ZZ-compatible effect], one or more operation-compatible effect data can be registered.

In this embodiment, as described based on FIG. 5 (A), the operating state of the push button PB is not limited to the classification such as mere ON / OFF and several steps of pressing depth, and the pressing portion is 9 Eight patterns for patterns and shift directions, as well as various deformation states of the flexible deformation member JHpb, including complex deformation states such as "simultaneous pressing and shifting" and "pressing at multiple locations". This is because it adopts a configuration that distinguishes from.

Similarly, in this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5B, the operating state of the operating lever LV is not limited to mere ON / OFF, but 5 patterns in the bending direction and 4 patterns in the twisting direction. Further, this is because a configuration is adopted that distinguishes an extremely various operation states including a complex deformation state such as "simultaneous occurrence of bending and twisting" from various deformation states of the flexible deformation member JHpb.

In addition, it does not have data such as [DHn6-01], [DHn6-02], ..., [DHn6-ZZ] for all cases where the operation-corresponding effect data DHn6 exists. The data DHn6 is [DHn6-01], [DHn6-05], and the effect data DHn6 for other operations is [DHn6-05], [DHn6-06], [DHn6-07], etc. Data can be registered so that the specific operation-corresponding effect is executed only when the deformation state corresponding to the specific operation state in the distinguishable deformation state is detected.

The jackpot medium production data DV is provided with DV1, DV2, ... According to the jackpot type. Similarly, the demonstration data DM includes a plurality of patterns such as for demo 1 (DM1), for demo 2 (DM2), and so on. These jackpot production data DV and demonstration production data DM are also background display data (DVn1, DMn1) to operation-compatible production data, as in the variable game production data DH shown in FIGS. 10 (B) and 10 (C). It is composed of a combination of (DVn6, DMn6). In the following description common to the variable game production data DH, the jackpot medium production data DV, and the demo production data DM, it is described as "operation-compatible production data DXn6".

Decorative pattern fluctuation effect data DKZ is data corresponding to fluctuation patterns commanded based on the result of lottery by the main control board 310, such as normal deviation, normal hit, reach deviation, reach hit, super reach deviation, and super reach hit. It is remembered. Therefore, in this embodiment, the normal state decorative symbol variation effect data DKZa, which is the decorative symbol variation time corresponding to the normal state variation pattern table 313a of the main control board 310, and the time saving state variation of the main control board 310. The decorative symbol variation effect data DKZb for the time saving state, which is the decorative symbol variation time corresponding to the pattern table 313b, is stored in the effect data storage unit 320 g of the effect control board 320.

The display control board 370 superimposes the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD in accordance with the background display data DHn1 commanded by the effect control board 320 to display the decorative pattern variation effect data DKZ corresponding to the variation pattern. indicate. Further, in this display effect, if the character display data DHn2 is present, an effect of superimposing and displaying the character image is also executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the effect data DH during the variable game does not have a one-to-one correspondence with the variable pattern, for example, the effect 1, the effect 2, ... It is configured to be decided on the production control board side by sorting from a plurality of. Similarly, the decorative pattern variation effect data DKZ also has a one-to-one correspondence with the variation time 1 for the variation pattern 1, for example, but for the decorative symbol variation pattern, the decorative pattern 1a and the decoration are provided for the variation pattern 1. As shown in FIGS. 1b, ..., the effect is determined on the effect control board side by sorting from a plurality of pieces. These sortable production data DHs and decorative pattern fluctuation patterns form a reliability group such as a group that is easy to sort when the fluctuation pattern is a big hit and difficult to sort when the fluctuation pattern is out of order, and vice versa. The distribution probability is set to.

[7 Special drawing start processing on the main control board]
The main control board 310 reads the start hold information stored in the RAM by the control system shown in FIG. 11 (A), causes the special symbol display TKZ to execute a special symbol change according to "hit / miss". , Display effect (background, character, etc.), sound effect, light emission effect, movable body effect, and vibration effect are executed via the effect control board 320.

The main control board 310 executes the special drawing start processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11B at predetermined cycles (4 ms in the embodiment). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the game effect (design variation or special game) is being executed (S210), and if the game effect is being executed (S210: YES), the current process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when the game effect is not being executed (S210: NO), it is determined whether or not the start hold information is stored in the predetermined storage area in the RAM (S220). If the start hold information is not stored (S220: NO), it is determined whether or not the demo production is being executed (S230), and if the demo production is being executed, the process is terminated (S230: YES), and the demo production is performed. If it is not being executed (S230: NO), the effect control board 320 is instructed to start the demo effect (S240).

When the start hold information is stored (S220: YES), it is determined whether or not the start hold information having the earliest storage order is the special start start hold information (S250). If the special figure 1 start hold information is (S250: YES), the special figure 1 storage number N1 is decremented (S260), and the earliest start hold information (random numbers 1 to 4) in the storage order is read out (S270). .. As a result, the storage order of the start hold information in the storage area in the RAM is updated, and the hold display performed via the special figure display TKZ or the liquid crystal display LCD is also updated.

It is determined whether or not the random number 1 in the special figure 1 start hold information read in this way matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM of the main control board 310 (S310). The jackpot determination value is preset with a jackpot probability in the non-probability change (low probability) and a jackpot probability in the probability variation state (high probability).

If the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (S310: YES), "1" is set in the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot has changed (S320). Then, the main control board 310 determines the "big hit symbol" to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display TKZ based on the value of the random number 2 (S330). Here, the value of the random number 2 is associated with a big hit symbol corresponding to the distribution rate of the hit type with respect to the special figure 1 start hold information. Therefore, in the process of S330, the main control board 310 determines the jackpot symbol associated with the value of the read random number 2. When the big hit symbol (special figure) is determined, one fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined from a plurality of "variation patterns (variation time) for jackpot production" based on the value of the random number 4 (S340). ).

On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination in S310 is negative (if it is not a jackpot), the main control board 310 executes the reach effect based on the random number 3 in the special figure 1 start hold information read in S270. It is determined whether or not to make it (S350). In this embodiment, the main control board 310 determines S315 depending on whether or not the value of the random number 3 matches the reach effect execution determination value stored in the ROM. If the determination result of S350 is affirmative (when performing a reach effect), the main control board 310 determines a "missing symbol" to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display TKZ (S335), and the random number 4 Based on the value, one fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined from a plurality of “variation patterns (variation time) for out-of-reach effect” (S345).

Further, when the determination result of the reach determination in S350 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control board 310 determines the "missing symbol" to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display TKZ (when the reach effect is not performed). S338). Next, the main control board 310 determines one fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) from a plurality of "variation patterns (variation time) for loss effect" based on the value of the random number 4 (S348).

The main control board 310, which has determined the fluctuation pattern (variation time) and the final stop symbol in this way, outputs a predetermined signal to the effect control board 320 at a predetermined timing (S360). Specifically, the main control board 310 outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and the start of the decorative symbol variation, and starts measuring the effect time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control board 310 controls the special figure display TKZ so as to start the special figure variation display. Further, the main control board 310 outputs a special symbol designation command for instructing a special symbol to be the final stop symbol. In this way, the main control board 310 ends the special drawing start process. After that, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control board 310 causes the determined final stop symbol to be displayed after performing the symbol variation corresponding to the variation time defined in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display contents of the special figure display TKZ. Further, the main control board 310 instructs the effect control board 320 to stop the fluctuation of the decorative drawing based on the fluctuation time defined in the designated fluctuation pattern, and displays all the symbols to confirm and stop the symbol combination. Output a stop command.

On the other hand, when the earliest start hold information in the storage order is not the special figure 1 start hold information (S250: NO), it is determined whether or not the start hold information is the special figure 2 start hold information (S255). If the special figure 2 start hold information is (S255: YES), the special figure 2 storage number N2 is decremented (S265), and the earliest start hold information in the storage order is read out (S275). After that, the special figure 2 variation display process (S400) is executed. The special figure 2 variation display process of S400 is configured in the same manner as in S310 to S360. The distribution probability of the jackpot type based on the random number 2 in the step corresponding to S330 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the special figure 1 start hold information.

In this special figure start processing, the memory is digested in order from the earliest memory order. Here, the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment is set to "normal symbol winning probability ≒ 0" in the normal game state, and the probability change and the time reduction are given after the special game is completed by the distribution of the jackpot symbols when the jackpot is reached. If it is done, it is changed to "normal symbol winning probability ≒ 1".

As a result, since it is difficult to acquire the special figure 2 start hold information even if the player hits right in the normal game state, the player plays the game by left-handed and accumulates the special figure 1 start hold information. Play the game. As a result, in the normal game state, the special figure start process proceeds in such a manner that the special figure 1 start hold information is read out according to the storage order and the determination or the like is executed.

On the other hand, if the special figure judgment becomes a big hit and a certain change or time reduction is given to the game state after the special game is completed due to the big hit, it is easy to accumulate the special figure 2 start hold information by using the so-called electric chew support. Become. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the special game during the big hit is in a state where it is easy to win a prize in the big winning opening 15 by hitting the right, and the navigation display suggesting the right hit is executed on the liquid crystal display device LCD or the like. According to this right-handed navigation display, the player plays right-handed while the special game is being executed. Then, when a probability change or a time reduction is given, the player continues right-handed hitting according to the navigation display suggesting right-handed hitting even after the end of the special game, so that the player can play the game advantageously while accumulating special figure 2 start hold information. Can be executed. As a result, in the game state in which the probability change or the time reduction is given, the special figure 1 start hold information held immediately before the execution of the special game is first digested, and then the special figure 2 start hold information is read according to the memory order. The special figure start process proceeds in such a manner that the determination is executed after being issued.

It should be noted that when the game state in which the probability change or the time reduction is given is started, the special figure 2 start hold information may be preferentially digested. In this case, when the game returns to the normal game state, the special figure start process proceeds in such a manner that the special figure 1 start hold information is digested after the special figure 2 start hold information does not exist.

[8 Variable effect by effect control board]
The variation effect by the effect control board 320 is executed by receiving the variation command from the main control board 310 by the control system shown in FIG. 12 (A).

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12B, the variation effect process is executed when neither the special game is in progress nor in the demo display state (S410: NO, S420: NO).

When the variation command is received (S430: YES), the decorative pattern variation effect data DKZ used for the display effect this time and the effect data DH during the variation game are determined (S440).

Here, in this embodiment, a plurality of decorative symbol variation effect data DKZs are stored in the effect data storage unit 320 g of the effect control ROM for each variation pattern (variation time). In the processing of S440, since the fluctuation pattern is specified by the input from the main control board 310, one DKZ used in the production during the current fluctuation game is selected from a plurality of DKZs that can be selected for the fluctuation pattern. Determined by lottery.

Further, in the effect data storage unit 320 g of the effect control ROM, a plurality of variable game in-game effect data DHs are stored for each variation pattern (variation time). In the processing of S440, since the fluctuation pattern is specified by the input from the main control board 310, one DH used in the production during the current fluctuation game is selected from a plurality of DHs that can be selected for the fluctuation pattern. Determined by lottery.

The data corresponding to the DH and DKZ determined in this way is read out from the effect data storage unit 320 g (S450), and the variation effect is started (S490).

The effect (S500) by the effect data DH during the variable game ends when the command to stop all symbols is received from the main control board 310 (S510: YES), the final symbol in the decorative symbol variation effect is stopped (S520). .. The timing of stopping the confirmed symbol in the decorative symbol variation display is synchronized with the timing of confirming the special symbol on the special symbol display TKZ by the main control board 310.

When the special game is in progress (S410: YES), the jackpot medium effect data DV is read (S550) instead of the variable game in-game effect data DH, and the jackpot medium effect routine is executed (S560). When the demo display timing is reached (S420: YES), the demo production data DM is read (S570), and the demo production routine is executed (S580).

[9 operation-compatible production]
Next, the operation-compatible production will be described. The operation-compatible effect is the operation-compatible effect in the effect data read out for executing the variable game effect (S500), the jackpot medium effect (S550), and the demo medium effect (S580) executed by the effect control board 320. This is an effect that can be executed when the data DHn6 is included.

The operation-corresponding effect is an effect corresponding to the operation when the operation means is operated when the effect data DH, DV, DM satisfy a predetermined condition by the control system shown in FIG. 13 (A). As a result, the effect control board 320 executes.

In the operation-compatible effect control executed by the effect control board 320, as shown in FIG. 13B, the effect data DH (DV, DM) is executed when the operation-compatible effect data DXn6 is included (S610: YES), if it is not included, it will not be executed (S610: NO).

When the determination in S610 is "YES", it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the operation command (S620). The operation command timing is set according to the time from the start of the effect being executed (the effect during the variable game, the effect during the jackpot, and the effect during the demonstration). When the operation command timing is reached (S620: YES), the operation command effect is executed (S630). The operation command effect is executed in the display effect or the voice effect such as character display and voice output.

When the operation command effect is executed, the time counting is started, and before the time is over (S640: NO), when a signal for specifying the deformation state is input from the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv (S650: YES). , The operation state specifying process is executed (S700). This operation state specifying process is a process for specifying the operation state of the push button PB and the operation state pattern (may be a combination of a plurality of combinations) of the operation lever LV shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

After the operation state can be specified, it is determined whether or not the operation state satisfies the operation state that is preferentially set as the operation correspondence effect data DXn6 (S710). Here, as described with reference to FIG. 10C, there are cases where a plurality of operation-compatible effects are registered in one effect data. Therefore, when S710 becomes "NO", it is determined whether or not the operation corresponding effect for another operation state is the registered effect data (S720). If the operation corresponding effect for another operation state is the registered effect data (S720: YES), the process returns to S710 to determine whether or not the other operation state is satisfied. If no other operation state is registered (S720: NO), this routine is exited.

When the operation state specified in S700 satisfies the operation state registered as the operation correspondence effect data (S710: YES), the operation correspondence effect is executed based on the operation correspondence effect data (S800). ).

After executing the operation-corresponding effect in this way, it is determined whether or not the effect data has the next operation command timing set (S810). If the next operation command timing is set (S810: YES), the process proceeds to S630. If the next operation command timing is not set (S810: NO), this routine is exited.

Even if it is determined in S640 that the time is over (S640: YES), the process proceeds to S810, and if the next operation command timing is set (S810: YES), the process proceeds to S630 is executed.

[10 Configuration / action / effect and modification of Example 1]
The gaming machine [Pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment is a gaming machine [a special drawing start process by the main control board, opening and closing of a large winning opening], which is capable of displaying variable patterns and is given a privilege when a predetermined lottery is won. Processing], which can be operated by the player with the effect means [liquid crystal display device LCD, speaker SP, LED board, etc.] that executes various effects in response to a command from the effect control means [effect control board 320]. The operation means [push button PB, operation lever LV] is provided, and the effect control means [effect control board 320] is provided with the operation means [push button PB, operation lever LV] when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is configured so that the operation-corresponding effect [operation-corresponding effect control process executed by the effect control board 320] corresponding to the operation can be executed when the operation is performed, and further has the following configuration.
(1) The operated portion of the operating means [push button PB, operating lever LV] is provided with a flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHlv] capable of three-dimensional shape change, and the flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHpb, The effect control means includes the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7,3DSE11] for detecting the three-dimensional shape change of the JHlv], and the effect control means reflects the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion. It is configured as a means that can execute operation-responsive effects.

As the three-dimensional deformation in the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], dents, swells, distortions, twists, bends, and the like can be mentioned. According to the gaming machine [Pachinko machine P1] of the present embodiment, the operated portion of the operating means [push button PB, operating lever LV] is provided with a flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHlv], so that the player is flexible. The operating means [push button PB, operating lever LV] can be operated so as to cause a three-dimensional shape change in the deformed portion [JHpb, JHlv]. The three-dimensional shape change that occurs in the flexible deformation unit [JHpb, JHlv] is detected by the three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7,3DSE11], and the effect control means [effect control board 320] is the flexible deformation unit [ It is possible to execute the operation-corresponding effect [operation-corresponding effect control process executed by the effect control board 320] by reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of [JHpb, JHlv]. As a result, not only linear operations such as strength of operation but also various operations such as causing three-dimensional shape changes such as dents, swells, distortions, twists, and bends in the flexible deformed part become possible. It is possible to perform a variety of operation-compatible effects.

The gaming machine [Pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further has the following configuration.
(2) The flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHlv] is an elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEA, which can be deformed three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHlv]. 3DSE11a] is provided, and the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7,3DSE11] outputs a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, deformation direction, and deformation amount of the [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a]. The effect control means [effect control board 320] is composed of a means for obtaining [flexible substrate KBse], and the effect control means [effect control board 320] reflects the deformation location, the deformation direction, and the amount of deformation of the elastic member [PBb, LVb] to perform the operation-corresponding effect [ It is configured as a means capable of executing the operation-corresponding effect control process executed by the effect control board 320.

The flexible deformed portion [JHpb, JHlv] may be composed of an elastic member that integrates the entire body, or the elastic member [outer skin member PBa] that is separate as a solid on the surface side and the inner side of the flexible deformed portion [JHpb, JHlv]. , LVa, elastic members PBb, LVb, sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] may be fitted together. In the latter case, different types of elastic members are used on the front side and the inside, for example, the surface side is a colored elastic member [PBb, LVb], and the inside is a light-transmitting or light-diffusing elastic member [3DSEA, 3DSE11a]. , And so on. Further, the material itself of the elastic member on the surface side and the elastic member on the inner side is not limited to the same material, and may be three-dimensionally deformable following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformed portion. The elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] capable of three-dimensional deformation following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation part [JHpb] has a portion where the surface of the flexible deformation part [JHpb] is pressed with a finger. When a dent or partial swelling is caused, or when the palm is applied and twisted to cause an overall distortion or twist, a three-dimensional deformation that follows this occurs. Further, if the flexible deforming portion [JHlv] is provided with a grip bar [operating rod SBlv] continuous to the flexible deforming portion [JHlv], the flexible deforming portion [JHlv] can be variously pulled or pushed in various directions by pulling or pushing the grip bar [operating rod SBlv]. It is also possible to make the elastic member [LVb, 3DSE11a] cause a three-dimensional deformation following an operation such as bending in a certain direction. When such an operation is stopped, the flexible deformed portion [JHpb, JHlv] returns to the original state by the restoring force of the elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEA, 3DSE11a] itself. Examples of the elastic member capable of such three-dimensional deformation include urethane foam, silicone rubber, silicone rubber sponge, silicone gel, foam latex, and other foamable flexible materials. The three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7,3DSE11] is configured by means capable of outputting a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, deformation direction, and deformation amount of the elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a]. , The detection signal necessary to identify the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformed part such as dent, swelling, distortion, twist, and bending as described above can be output [Flexible substrate KBse]. Then, the effect control means [effect control board 320] is a dent in the deformed portion, the deformed direction, and the amount of deformation of the elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEA, 3DSE11a], in other words, the flexible deformed portion [JHpb, JHlv]. Executes various operation-compatible effects [operation-compatible effect control processing executed by the effect control board 320] that reflect the three-dimensional shape changes of the flexible deformed parts [JHpb, JHlv] such as swelling, distortion, twisting, and bending. be able to.

The gaming machine [Pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further has the following configuration.
(3) Three-dimensional shape change identification for specifying the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] based on the detection signal output by the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7, 3DSE11]. The means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv] are provided, and the effect control means [effect control board 320] is the said one specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv]. It is configured as a means capable of executing the operation-corresponding effect [operation-corresponding effect control process executed by the effect control board 320] in response to a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation unit [JHpb, JHlv].

The three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv] may be provided on the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7, 3DSE11] side, or the effect control means [effect control board 320]. ] May be provided on the side. Further, the three-dimensional shape change specifying means may be provided as a separate configuration independent of the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7, 3DSE11] and the effect controlling means [effect control board 320]. The three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operating lever board KBlv] includes, for example, a plurality of threshold values for the depth of the dent, a plurality of position identification criteria for the position of the dent, and a plurality of directions for determining the direction of the dent. The detection value of the three-dimensional deformation detecting means so that the reference and the like are set in advance and the three-dimensional shape change is specified by the arithmetic processing of which of the various dents the player's operation corresponds to. It can be configured by a one-chip microcomputer in which the judgment criteria for the above and the judgment rules based on the judgment criteria are stored in advance. In the effect control means [effect control board 320], the correspondence relationship between the three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv] and the operation support effect can be determined in advance. It should be memorized [DHn6-01, DHn6-02, ...]. As a result, the effect control means [effect control board 320] can be varied in response to the operation when the operation means [push button PB, operation lever LV] is operated when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. [Structure related to DHn6] that enables quick operation response effects.

The gaming machine [Pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further has the following configuration.
(4) The flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHlv] is three-dimensionally deformable following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHlv] and has light transmission or light scattering property. An elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] is provided, and as the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7,3DSE11], a light emitting means [infrared light emitting element IFLED1 to 3] and the light emitting means [infrared light emitting element IFLED1 to 1] are provided. The light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] corresponding to the light emitted by the 3] are incorporated in the elastic member [sensor main body 3DSEA, 3DSE11a] at a distance, and the light receiving means [3] is incorporated. The light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] are provided with means capable of outputting a detection signal at least according to the intensity of light.

When three-dimensional deformation such as dent, swelling, distortion, twisting, and bending occurs in the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], the elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEA, 3DSE11a follows the three-dimensional deformation. ] Has the same deformation. When the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] is deformed three-dimensionally, the relative positional relationship between the built-in light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] and the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] becomes It changes, and the distance between them and the angle of incidence of light on the light receiving means change. Since the elastic members [sensor bodies 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] have light transmission (or light scattering), they are between the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] and the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5]. The light emitted by the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] is received by the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5] due to the diffusion / reflection of light by the filled elastic member. As described above, as a result of three-dimensional deformation of the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], the light receiving means before and after the deformation. The intensity of the light incident on the [light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5] changes. As a result, the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5] outputs a detection signal according to the change in light intensity due to the deformation of the elastic member [sensor main body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a]. Explaining the elastic members having light transmission [sensor bodies 3DSEA, 3DSE11a], in the transmitted optical path from the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] to the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] due to the deformation of the elastic member. The density changes, and as a result, the intensity of the light incident on the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht 1 to 5] changes. For example, when the installation position of the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] is pressed with a finger and when the position away from the installation position of the light emitting means is pressed with a finger, even if the pressing force is the same. The density change of the transmitted optical path from the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] to the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] is not the same. Therefore, the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7,3DSE11] can output a detection signal that reflects not only the pushing amount but also the pushing position and the pushing direction.

The gaming machine [Pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further has the following configuration.
(5) As the light receiving means, a plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht 1 to 5] are incorporated in the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] so as to have different orientations from each other, and the plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht 1 to 5] are each incorporated. A three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1 to 7,3DSE11] for specifying a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] based on the detected light intensity is provided, and the effect control means [effect] is provided. The control board 320] responds to the operation according to the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deforming portion [JHpb, JHlv] specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv]. It is configured as a means for executing the effect [operation-compatible effect control process executed by the effect control board 320].

Again, the flexible deformed portion [JHpb, JHlv] may be composed of an elastic member that integrates the entire body, or the flexible deformed portion [JHpb, JHlv] may have separate elastic members [outer skin member PBa] on the front surface side and the inner side. , LVa, elastic members PBb, LVb, sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] may be fitted together. In the latter case, different types of elastic members are used on the front side and the inside, for example, the surface side is a colored elastic member [PBb, LVb], and the inside is a light-transmitting or light-diffusing elastic member [sensor body 3DSEA, 3DSE11a], and so on. Further, the materials themselves of the elastic members [PBb, LVb] on the surface side and the elastic members [sensor body 3DSEA, 3DSE11a] on the inner side are not limited to the same material, but can be three-dimensionally deformed in the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv]. It suffices if three-dimensional deformation is possible following it. By providing a plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht 1 to 5] having different orientations with respect to the light emitting means as the light receiving means, the light intensity detected by the plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht 1 to 5] can be individually changed. , It becomes possible to more accurately identify the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv]. For example, urethane foam is used as a light-transmitting elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] that deforms three-dimensionally according to the three-dimensional deformation state of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], and has the above-described configuration. When the above is adopted, (A) change in physical distance and (B) light diffusion region are the factors that change the output of the detection signal of the light receiving elements [SEpht1 to 5] when the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEA, 3DSE11a] is deformed. The change in the brightness of the scattered light due to the change in the above, and (C) the change in the normal direction of the light receiving surface with respect to the light source can be mentioned, and these factors are combined when the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEA, 3DSE11a] is deformed. As a result of the amount of light detected by the light receiving elements [SEpht1 to 5] changing before and after the deformation, the detection signal output from each light receiving element [SEpht1 to 5] changes before and after the deformation, and the elastic members [sensor body 3DSEA, 3DSE11a] ], And by extension, the deformation of the flexible deformation part [JHpb, JHlv] can be detected with high accuracy.

As shown by the push button [PB], a plurality of three-dimensional deformation detecting means [three-dimensional deformation detecting sensors 3DSE1 to 7] are provided in the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] to provide three-dimensional. The shape change identifying means [push button substrate KBpb] identifies the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformed portion based on the detection signals of the plurality of three-dimensional deformation detecting means [three-dimensional deformation detecting sensors 3DSE1 to 7]. It can be configured as a means.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to widen the range of changes in the effect content to be executed according to the operation of the player.

Although examples and modifications as the best mode for carrying out the invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist thereof. is there.

For example, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine provided with a push button or an operation lever that allows a player to participate in a production. Further, as the three-dimensional deformation detecting means, a sensor that detects the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion by magnetism instead of light may be used. When light is used as the three-dimensional deformation detecting means, visible light may be used instead of infrared light.

The present invention can be used for a game machine.

7 ... Starting winning device, 10 ... Game area, 15 ... Large winning opening, 18 ... Normal winning opening, 20 ... Right-handed passage, 27 ... Second starting winning device, 30 ... Center accessory, 37 ... Gate, 310 ... Main control board, 320 ... Production control board, 330 ... Payout control board, 340 ... Launch control board, 350 ... Interface Board, 360 ... Power supply board, 370 ... Production display control board, 380 ... Power supply relay board, 390 ... Ball rental operation board, 400 ... Hall computer, 410 ... Signal relay board, 420 ... lamp control board, 430 ... voice control board, 510 ... motor control IC, 520 ... solenoid control IC.
P1 ... Pachinko machine, PB ... Push button, LV ... Operation lever, JHpb, JHlv ... Flexible deformed part, PBa, LVa ... Outer skin member, PBb, LVb ... Elastic member.
3DSE1-7,3DSE11 ... Three-dimensional deformation detection sensor, 3DSEA, 3DSE11a ... Sensor body, IFLED1-3 ... Infrared light emitting element, SEpht1-5 ... Light receiving element, KBse ... Flexible substrate, LRE: Light receiving box.
KBpb ・ ・ ・ Push button board, KBlv ・ ・ ・ Operation lever board.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can display variable patterns and can obtain benefits when a predetermined lottery is won, and the production means that executes various effects in response to commands from the production control means and the operation by the player The effect control means is configured to be provided with a possible operation means so that the operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation can be executed when the operation means is operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, the game machine is characterized by having the following configurations.
(1) The operated portion of the operating means is provided with a flexible deforming portion capable of three-dimensional shape change, and a three-dimensional deformation detecting means for detecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deforming portion is provided. The effect control means is configured as a means capable of executing an effect that reflects a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion based on the detection result of the three-dimensional deformation detecting means as the operation corresponding effect. is being done.
(2) The flexible deforming portion includes a first elastic member that can be three-dimensionally deformed according to the operation of the player, and three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the first elastic member. Is provided with a second elastic member that can be deformed, and the three-dimensional deformation detecting means can be provided with a means capable of outputting a detection signal corresponding to a deformation location, a deformation direction, and a deformation amount in the second elastic member. What was configured.
(3) The effect control means includes a three-dimensional shape change specifying means for specifying a three-dimensional shape change of the second elastic member based on a detection signal output by the three-dimensional deformation detecting means. It is configured as a means for executing an effect that reflects the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformed portion in response to the three-dimensional shape change of the second elastic member specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means. That you are .
( 4) The first elastic member is covered with a flexible outer skin member, and the second elastic member is composed of a light-transmitting or light-scattering elastic member incorporated in the first elastic member. Then, as the three-dimensional deformation detecting means, the light emitting means and the light receiving means corresponding to the light emitting means so as to be able to receive the light emitted are incorporated in the second elastic member at a distance. As the light receiving means, a means capable of outputting a detection signal corresponding to at least the intensity of light shall be provided.
(5) As the light receiving means, a plurality of light receiving elements are incorporated in the second elastic member so as to have different orientations from each other, and the three-dimensional shape change specifying means is used for the light detected by the plurality of light receiving elements. It is configured as a means for specifying the three-dimensional shape change of the second elastic member based on the strength, and the effect control means is the second elastic member specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means. It is configured as a means for executing an effect that reflects the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformed portion in response to the three-dimensional shape change.