JP6974414B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means.

Gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines draw lots when the game balls enter the start port or operate the start lever, and the lottery results are notified by displaying multiple picture information on the screen in a variable manner. doing. When the lottery result is a hit, the winning game is performed after the variable display result becomes the specific display mode (winning display mode). In this hit game, a large amount of game media such as game balls and medals can be acquired, so that the player plays the game for the purpose of playing the hit game. For this reason, an increasing number of gaming machines are displaying on the screen an effect or a notice suggesting that the variable display result may be in a specific display mode to raise the expectation of the player to hit.

Further, in recent years, an effect button that can be operated by the player is provided, and when the player operates the effect button during the variable display, the number of gaming machines that display various effect images is increasing. For example, in the ball game machine of Patent Document 1, when the operation of the game button becomes effective, the characters "button PUSH" and the button image are displayed as an image indicating that the operation is effective. Then, when the player operates at a predetermined timing, "GOOD JOB" is displayed, and when the player does not operate at a predetermined timing, "Too Bad" is displayed (paragraph 0995, 096). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-018598

However, in Patent Document 1, even if the lottery result is a hit, the advance notice is hardly given until the button image is displayed, and the expectation for the hit is not raised. In addition, since there was only one type of button image displayed, the player could not have a sense of expectation from the display of the button image.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of gaming.

The gaming machine of the present invention is related to a lottery means for performing a lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a variable display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of images, an operation means operable by a player, and the operation means. The effect executing means is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing the operation effect, and a switching means capable of switching between a detection invalid state in which the operation detection of the operation means is invalid and a detection enabled state in which the operation detection is valid. Is capable of executing at least a first guidance notification suggesting to the player to switch to the detection valid state and a second guidance notification different from the first guidance notification during the detection invalid state. The notification means, the first operation notification that displays at least the first operation instruction image for prompting the player to operate the operation means while the detection is enabled, and the first operation notification of the first operation notification . The effect executing means includes an operation notification means capable of executing a second operation notification that displays a second operation instruction image different from the first operation instruction image without displaying the operation instruction image. After the first guidance notification is executed by the guidance notification means, at the timing when the first operation notification is executed by the operation notification means, the output of the voice other than the operation effect is muted, and the guidance notification means causes the said. After the second guidance notification is executed, at the timing when the second operation notification is executed by the operation notification means, the output of the voice other than the operation effect is muted, and the operation notification means is the first operation notification. The first special operation notification that displays the first special instruction image can be executed instead of the second special instruction image, and the second special operation notification that displays the second special instruction image can be executed instead of the second operation notification. When the first guidance notification is performed by the guidance notification means, the second operation instruction image that can be displayed by the operation notification means in the second operation notification and the second special operation notification that can be displayed by the operation notification means. without any of the two special instruction image display, one of the first special instruction image that can be displayed on the display can be the first operation instruction image and the first special operation notified by the first operation notification One of them can be displayed, and when the second guidance notification is performed by the guidance notification means, the first operation instruction image and the first special operation that can be displayed by the operation notification means by the first operation notification means. The second operation instruction image that can be displayed by the second operation notification and the second special instruction that can be displayed by the second special operation notification without displaying any of the first special instruction images that can be displayed by the notification. The special feature is that one of the images can be displayed. It is a sign.

Examples of the operating means include buttons, levers, touch panels, and the like. Further, it is preferable to execute the operation effect during the variable display.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by performing an effective production.

The front side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. The rear side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The front view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The figure explaining various flags set at the end of a special game. Display example of button effect (1) (first embodiment). Button production (2) time chart. Display example of button effect (2). A modified form of the button effect (2). A flowchart showing a game management process performed on the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start processing in FIG. 11 (first half). The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start processing in FIG. 11 (the latter half). The flowchart which shows the processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 11 (first half). The flowchart which shows the processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 11 (the latter half). The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation start processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the processing during operation of a special electric accessory in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in FIG. A flowchart showing the main processing performed on the sub-control side. A flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed on the sub-control side. Time chart of button production (notice A) (second embodiment). A time chart that explains the self-made repeated hits of the button production (notice A). Time chart of button production (notice B). A time chart that explains the self-made repeated hits of the button production (notice B). A flowchart showing a button input process performed on the sub-control side. A flowchart showing a button determination process performed on the sub-control side. A flowchart showing the button operation reflection process performed on the sub-control side. Display example of button effect (3) (third embodiment). A modified form of the button effect (3). A side sectional view (fourth embodiment) showing a dummy button unit and an operation button. Side sectional view showing a dummy button unit and an operation button at a pressing position. A perspective view showing a dummy button. An explanatory diagram showing the contents of the button effect (4). A flowchart showing the processing of the button effect (4). Time chart from the start of button production to the display of button images and EF images. Time chart from button operation of the 1st and 2nd dummy buttons to FO image display. Time chart from button operation of the 3rd dummy button to FO image display. The figure which shows the FI image. The figure which shows the dummy button image and the EF image. The figure which shows the FO image. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of a button effect (5) (fifth embodiment). The figure which shows the dummy button FI image. A time chart from the start of button production to the display of FI image when a precursor effect is performed before the FI image display. The figure which shows the guidance notification image and the operation notification image (sixth embodiment). The figure which shows the image after a button operation and the 1st expectation degree image. The figure which shows the guidance notification image, the operation notification image, and the second expectation degree image. FIG. 6 is a diagram (7th embodiment) showing a guidance notification image (black and white) and an operation notification image (color) for notifying an enable / invalid state of an operation button. The figure (color) which shows the image after the button operation. The figure which shows the guidance notification image (black and white) and operation notification image (color) which are changed from the 2nd dummy button image to the 3rd dummy button image.

First, the outline of the gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment can be operated by a lottery means for performing a lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of patterns based on the lottery result in the lottery means, and a player. Operation means, an operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect related to the operation means, a detection invalid state in which the operation detection of the operation means is invalid, and an operation detection are effective with the execution of the operation effect. The operation effect executing means is provided with a switching means capable of switching to the detection enabled state, and the operation effect executing means can execute a guidance notification suggesting switching to the detection enabled state to the player during the detection disabled state. The guidance notification means is provided with an operation notification means capable of executing an operation notification for prompting the player to operate the operation means while the detection detection is enabled, and the guidance notification is sent to the display means. The display of the guidance notification image imitating the appearance of the operation means, the operation notification is the display of the operation notification image imitating the appearance of the operation means on the display means, and the guidance notification image and the operation notification. By making at least one of the color tone and the size different from that of the image, it is characterized in that it is possible to discriminately display whether the operating means is in the detection disabled state or the detection enabled state.

According to the present embodiment, the guidance notification means can execute either the first guidance notification or the second guidance notification that suggests the player to switch to the detection valid state during the detection invalid state. Even in the detection invalid state, the player's expectation for the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, by making at least one of the color tone and the size of the guidance notification image and the operation notification image different from each other, it is possible to distinguish whether the operation means is in the detection invalid state or the detection valid state, so that the player can identify. It is possible to easily identify whether the operating means is in the detection disabled state or the detection enabled state.

In the present embodiment, it is preferable to display the operation notification image on the display means in a color tone having higher saturation than the guidance notification image.

According to the present embodiment, since the operation notification image is displayed on the display means in a color tone having a higher saturation than the guidance notification image, the player can more easily change the state of the operation means depending on the level of the color tone saturation of the image. Can be identified.

In the present embodiment, it is preferable to display the operation notification image on the display means so that the operation notification image is larger than the guidance notification image.

According to the present embodiment, since the operation notification image is displayed on the display means so as to be larger than the guidance notification image, the player can more easily identify the state of the operation means depending on the size of the image.

[First Embodiment]
First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

As shown in the figure, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2, and a front door 5. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5, so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

Two speakers 7 are provided above the front door 5. The speaker 7 is an acoustic output unit that outputs the effect sound effect associated with the game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on both the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decorative portion in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

There is a front plate 9 on the lower side of the front door 5, and the left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage plate 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage plate 12, and the like.

The surface portion of the upper storage dish 11 is provided with an operation button 13 that is effective when the built-in lamp is lit. The operation button 13 can change the effect mode by the player pressing the button when the operation is valid.

Further, although not shown, a platform sand into which a prepaid card is inserted is arranged on the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the surface of the upper storage plate 11, there is a ball lending button 15a for borrowing a game ball with a prepaid card or for paying out the game ball stored in a membership card or the like, and for returning each card from the stand sandwich. A return button 15b is provided.

By operating the ball lending button 15a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 125 balls for 500 yen) are paid out to the upper storage plate 11. The game balls that cannot be stored in the upper storage plate 11 are sent to the lower storage plate 12.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.

As shown in the figure, a frame-shaped back mechanism board 16 that presses the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper part of the back mechanism board 16.

Further, a game ball payout device 19 for paying out the game ball is provided at the lower end of the inclination of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the ball from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, in the corner of the back mechanism board 16, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that collectively manages all the gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided in the terminal board case 22. It is stored and provided in.

Further, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided in the substantially center of the back mechanism board 16, and the transparent effect control board 25 is housed in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a containing the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

A volume switch 31 is provided in the middle portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. By rotating the knob part, it is possible to set the volume in 10 steps.

Below the liquid crystal control board case 26a, a transparent main control board case 24a containing the main control board 24 is provided. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

Further, the main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effect by, for example, the board decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36 based on the control commands.

Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing the power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing the payout control board 29 are arranged.

Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a striking mallet for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hammer. ..

Next, the gaming board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface is a center decorative body 34a, a left corner decorative body 34b, which is fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with a screw or the like. The section is formed by members such as the right corner decorative body 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are integrally molded by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

A board decoration LED 35 is arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decorative unit that excites the effect by changing the emission color and the emission mode according to the variation display and the advance notice display of the pattern in each game.

An opening is formed in the central portion of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is arranged in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display device that displays various effects such as patterns, background images, and reach on which various numbers and characters are drawn according to the game.

Further, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a start gate 40 for a normal symbol is arranged. The start gate 40 for a normal symbol is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40, and the normal symbol changes on the normal symbol display device 43b, which will be described later.

Hand-shaped movable accessories 37a and 37b are arranged on the upper side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The movable accessories 37a and 37b operate individually or simultaneously depending on the effect in the game and the expectation of a big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable accessories other than the movable accessories 37a and 37b, but they are omitted in the drawings.

A stage member 33 is arranged below the liquid crystal display device 36. The game ball guided here falls after swinging in the central part of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove in the center has a structure that makes it easy to win a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a described later. ..

Below the stage member 33, a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b are arranged. A lottery is performed when the game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins in the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays the variation of the special symbol. Will be. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

The second special symbol starting port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is in a state where a prize can be won. This opening / closing member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a lottery of ordinary symbols is won. Hereinafter, a device in which the second special symbol start port 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

A grand prize device 39 is arranged on the right side of the first special symbol starting port 38a. The grand prize device 39 has an opening / closing door through which a game ball can enter when the ball falls forward. Although the details will be described later, the big prize device 39 is a prize device that is opened for a predetermined period in a special game generated by a big hit when a special symbol lottery is won. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a prize in the large prize opening (not shown) inside the large prize device 39.

A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), changes the special symbol when the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b are won, and displays the lottery result. The remaining one 7-segment LED (right) indicates the number of reserved balls of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the time saving state.

The normal symbol display device 43b is a display device including a plurality of LEDs, and the normal symbol is started when a prize is won in the normal symbol start gate 40, and the lottery result is displayed by lighting the LEDs.

On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins a prize in the general prize opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending substantially in the vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

A space extending in the vertical direction between the two guide rails 44a and 44b inside and outside forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the launch ball to pass in the launch direction (game area 4a side) and prevents the launch ball from passing in the return direction (launch passage 45 side) is arranged. ing. Further, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball gathering portion 48 for introducing an out ball to the out ball collection port 47 are formed at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configuration of the relay board that relays the signal and some members not related to the present invention is omitted.

This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives a command from the main control board 24 to control the effect. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power source, converts it into a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

The main control board 24 includes a main control board side CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 inside. The CPU 241 on the main control board side is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on a determined fluctuation pattern and a stop symbol, and transmits the control command to the effect control board 25. Perform processing.

The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program, control data, and the like that describe a series of gaming machine control procedures. Further, the RAM 243 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the CPU 241 on the main control board side.

The first start winning opening sensor 38c, the second starting winning opening sensor 38d, the large winning opening sensor 39a, the starting gate passing sensor 40a, and the general winning opening sensor 42a are connected to the main control board 24, and the detection signals of each sensor are transmitted. It is possible to receive.

Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random value information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 by lottery processing is transmitted to the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. NS.

Further, an external terminal board 21 having a terminal for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control board 24. Various information such as big hits, winning numbers, and game numbers in the game is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage dish full sensor 12c and the front door open sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, the detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. NS. The game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

The ball lending button 15a and the return button 15b are connected to the main control board 24. When the ball lending button 15a is operated, a ball lending signal is input to the CPU 241 on the main control board side. The CPU 241 on the main control board side receives the ball lending signal and sends the payout signal to the game ball payout device 19 via the payout control board 29. The game ball payout device 19 receives the payout signal and pays out the game ball. Further, the CPU 241 on the main control board side sends a ball lending signal to the platform sand, and reduces the number of game balls paid out from the game balls stored in the card.

When the return button 15b is operated, a return signal is input to the CPU 241 on the main control board side. The CPU 241 on the main control board side sends a return signal to the table-to-table sand, and returns the card inserted in the table-to-table sand.

The effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 inside. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs a process of controlling various effects based on the control command.

The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program, effect data, and the like that describe a series of effect control procedures. Further, the RAM 253 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the effect control board side CPU 251.

A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a board decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, and an operation button 13 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 controls, for example, the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the operation of each LED to enhance the effect.

When the player presses the operation button 13 during the valid period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 36 by receiving a command from the effect control board 25.

The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the effect command received from the effect control board 25. Further, the data is output to the video display processor VDP264.

The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

The video display processor VDP264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Further, the image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the image display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores the image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. be.

With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the effect command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays the effect image and the moving image on the liquid crystal display device 36.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the jackpot type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various flags set at the end of the special game (big hit game) will be described.

For the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, among the symbols "1" to "9", a big hit with a probabilistic symbol (for example, a symbol of "3" and "7") and a non-probable variable symbol (for example, "3", " There are two types of jackpots with symbols other than 7 ”.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed in a normal mode, a time saving mode, and a probability fluctuation mode. In the normal mode, the big hit lottery is performed with a low probability (for example, the big hit probability is 1/200).

The time saving mode has the same jackpot probability as the normal mode, but it is a gaming state in which the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, and the opening / closing member of the normal electric accessory is opened more frequently than the normal mode (with electric chew support). , The game ball is easy to start and win. Further, in the probability fluctuation mode, the big hit lottery is performed with a higher probability (for example, the big hit probability is 1/20) than in the normal mode and the time saving mode, and the electric chew support is provided.

The special game by the probabilistic symbol jackpot is composed of, for example, all 15 rounds, and the special game by the non-probability symbol jackpot is composed of all 15 rounds, but basically it is composed of less rounds. After the end of the probabilistic symbol jackpot, the game state becomes the probability fluctuation mode. The probability fluctuation mode ends when 50 games are played. The probability fluctuation mode may be a mode that continues until the next big hit.

Next, the non-probability symbol jackpot will be described focusing on the part different from the probabilistic symbol jackpot. The special game by the non-probability symbol jackpot consists of, for example, all 10 rounds. In addition, after the end, the game state becomes the reduced working hours mode. The time saving mode of this embodiment ends when 30 games are played.

Next, various flags set after the end of either the probabilistic symbol jackpot or the non-probabilistic symbol jackpot will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, "5AH" is set in the normal power release extension state flag, the normal figure time reduction transition state flag, the normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag, and the special figure time reduction transition state flag. "5AH" means that the flag is on.

In the case of a probabilistic symbol jackpot, "5AH" is set in the special figure probability fluctuation transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probability variation symbol jackpot, since the mode does not shift to the probability fluctuation mode after the end of the special game, "00H" is set in the special symbol probability fluctuation transition state flag. "00H" means that the flag is off.

Even in the case of a non-probability variation symbol jackpot, the electric chew support is available. Therefore, the above-mentioned normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag is set to "5AH" regardless of the probable variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol.

Further, in the case of a probabilistic symbol jackpot, "50" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, and in the case of a non-probability variation symbol jackpot, "30" is set in the special symbol time reduction counter. "0" is set in the special figure probability fluctuation counter. Here, "50" and "30" mean 50 times and 30 times of games, and "0" means that the games in the special figure probability fluctuation are 0 times, that is, not played.

The values of the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probabilistic symbol jackpot, if "100" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, the mode shifts to the probability fluctuation mode of 100 times after the end of the special game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a display example of the effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specifically, it is a button effect that urges the player to operate the operation button 13 a plurality of times during one movement display of the symbol.

First, the variable display of the symbol disappears, and the display is switched to the slot machine game (hereinafter referred to as slot game) display as shown in FIG. 6A. The display areas 36a to 36c each indicate the rotation of the slot machine. Further, on the lower side of the display areas 36a to 36c, stop buttons 50a to 50c for stopping the rotation cylinder are displayed, respectively.

Further, meters 51a to 51c are displayed below the stop buttons 50a to 50c, respectively, indicating an operation valid period. For example, in the meter 51a, the colored portion decreases as time elapses, and when all the colored portions become white, the valid period of the stop button ends.

Here, since the game is to stop from the counterclockwise cylinder of the display area 36a, the stop button 50a and the meter 51a are displayed darkly. On the other hand, the stop buttons 50b, 50c and the meters 51b, 51c are dimmed to indicate that they are not related to the operation of the first operation button 13.

Next, when the player operates the operation button 13, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 6 (b). As a result, the counterclockwise cylinder of the display area 36a is stopped, and the stop button 50a and the meter 51a disappear. Further, since the next game is to stop the middle rotation cylinder of the display area 36b, the stop button 50b and the meter 51b are displayed dark, and the stop button 50c and the meter 51c are displayed lightly.

Next, when the player operates the operation button 13, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 6 (c). As the middle cylinder of the display area 36b stops, the stop button 50b and the meter 51b disappear. At the end, since the game is to stop the right-handed cylinder in the display area 36c, the stop button 50c and the meter 51c are darkly displayed. In this way, it is easy to understand which rotation cylinder is stopped by each operation.

Conventionally, slot machines receive a bonus prize when the "7" symbols are lined up in a straight line, so the player may win a big hit if the "7" symbols stop in the upper or lower row of the right-handed torso. Assuming that there is, the operation button 13 is operated again.

Then, when the player operates the operation button 13, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 6 (d). In the right-handed torso, the "7" symbol stops in the middle row and the characters "Sorry ..." are displayed, so the player recognizes that he did not win in this lottery.

After that, it returns to the variable display of the symbol, and the symbol is often stopped in the disengaged manner. However, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the display may be switched to the display shown in FIG. 6 (e). In FIG. 6 (e), "Try Again!" Is displayed in the display area 52, and the second slot game starts. That is, after the series of button effects is completed, the operation button 13 is given an operation opportunity again.

If the "7" symbols are not aligned even in the second slot game, the third slot game may be started. As a result, the player will be able to perform a series of button effects again, and will have the expectation that the "7" symbols will be aligned this time. By doing so, it is possible to create a very interesting production.

This time, because it was a game display of a slot machine, when the player operated the operation button 13, the rotating cylinder stopped and the mark of the stop button disappeared, but the effect by the operation changes the shape every time it is operated. Includes various aspects such as things to go.

In the above button effect, the player operates the operation buttons 13 a total of three times in one slot game of the slot machine. In addition, it will be operated 6 times in total in 2 slot games and 9 times in total in 3 slot games. Since the number of operations is considerably large, the pachinko gaming machine 1 employs an "automatic continuous striking function" that has the same effect as pressing and holding the operation button 13 multiple times (details will be described later). ..

For example, if an operation validity period of 1 second is given for one operation, in one slot game consisting of three operations, if an interval time is provided for each operation, the total It takes 3.5-4 seconds. Therefore, if the auto continuous hitting function can be used over that time (during one game), one slot game can be completed with the minimum number of operations.

The auto-repeated hit function may be enabled across multiple slot games. This makes it possible to play the game more comfortably. In addition, you will not be forced to hit normally for a long time.

One operation valid period may be set for each series of operation effects (effects during one slot game), or conversely, one operation valid period is set, and the operation buttons are set between the start and the end. A series of operation effects may be executed several times according to the operation of 13. If the auto-repeated hit function can be used during the operation validity period of 1, one or a plurality of slot games can be quickly ended by one operation.

It may be determined that the operation is a specific operation based on the pressing strength of the operation button 13 or the operation amount (for example, the amount of pulling the lever) when the operation means is a lever, and the automatic continuous striking may be started. Further, the number of repeated hits per unit time may be changed depending on the pressing strength and the amount of operation.

The automatic continuous hitting function is not limited to the operation by the player, and for example, by customizing or the like, it is possible to provide a function that enables the player to input the operation without directly operating the player. With such a function, the number of repeated hits per unit time may be customized.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, another form of the button effect for urging the player to operate the operation button 13 a plurality of times during one symbol change will be described. First, FIG. 7 shows a time chart of the button effect this time.

When the button valid section becomes the "valid section A" during the variable display of the symbol, the "button long press notification" is performed on the LCD screen. Further, the "effective section A" includes a "monitoring section a" for determining whether or not the operation button 13 is long-pressed.

When a long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the "monitoring section a", a developmental notice of "notice during long press of the button" is given as "effect A (with pressing)". In this case, the "notice of long-pressing the button" continues until the time of the "effective section B" described later, and the long-pressing operation of the operation button 13 remains valid. After that, after the end of "effective section B", the variation display of the current symbol ends, and the lottery result is displayed.

On the other hand, if the long press of the operation button 13 is not detected in the "monitoring section a", the operation button mark is once extinguished as "effect A (no pressing)". However, a few seconds later, it becomes the "effective section B" of the button effective section, and "button redisplay" and "pressing promotion display" are performed as a continuation of "effect A (no pressing)".

The "press promotion display" displays a message such as "still in time! Press!", And the operation button 13 is operated again for the player who did not operate the operation button 13 in the "effective section A". It is a prompting display.

Further, the period during which the "button redisplay" and the "press promotion display" are performed corresponds to the "monitoring section b" for determining whether or not the operation button 13 is long-pressed. When the long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the "monitoring section b", "suggestion display of lottery result" is performed as "effect B (with press)". Then, after the end of the "effective section B", the variation display of the current symbol is stopped, and the lottery result is displayed.

On the other hand, if the long press of the operation button 13 is not detected even in the "monitoring section b", the operation button mark is deleted again as "effect B (no pressing)". In this case, the operation button mark is not redisplayed, and after the end of the "effective section B", the variation display of the current symbol is stopped and the lottery result is displayed.

When a long press is detected, the cut-in notice may be executed before the lottery result is displayed just before the end of the valid section B. The content of the cut-in notice is determined, for example, by reflecting the operation time of the player's long press.

On the other hand, if the player does not operate the operation button 13 at all, the cut-in notice is not executed. However, if it is decided to give a notice, such as in the case of a hit, the notice may be given regardless of the presence or absence of the operation.

Next, a display example of the button effect of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

Originally, it starts from the screen (not shown) at which the change display of the symbol starts, but a few seconds after the start of the change, the "notice during long press of the button" as shown in FIG. 8A is performed. Specifically, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are displayed together with the message "Press and hold the button!".

Here, the focus mark of the camera is displayed, but when the player's long press of the operation button 13 is detected, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 8 (b). That is, a photograph 55 of a high school girl appears by operating the operation button 13, as if the shutter of the camera was pressed. This is an example of "Direction A (with operation)". The decorative pattern 56 is displayed at the lower right of the display area.

If the player does not press and hold the operation button 13, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 8 (c). As shown in the figure, the operation button mark 53 and the like disappear from the screen, and three decorative symbols 56 are displayed. The arrow means that the design is currently changing. The display area 57 at the lower left of the screen is a hold display due to a start winning prize.

After that, after a few seconds have passed, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 8 (d). Here, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are redisplayed together with the message "Still in time! Push!" ("Pressing promotion display"). That is, it is an effect of giving an operation opportunity again to the player who ignores the operation opportunity of the first operation button 13.

After that, when the player operates (holds down) the operation button 13, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 8 (e). This is an example of "Direction B (with operation)", but the fan 59 and the character 60 on which the message 58 "Maybe?" Are written are displayed. A plurality of types of characters may be prepared, and the expectation of big hit may be different for each.

After that, after a few seconds have passed, the display is switched to the display shown in FIG. 8 (f). Although it was not in the reach mode in the middle stage (see FIG. 8 (c)), it is in the reach mode of the "7" symbol, so it can be said that this is a series of button effects that can be expected to be a big hit. .. Even if the player does not operate the operation button 13 in the state of FIG. 8 (d), the display of FIG. 8 (f) is finally displayed.

As described above, although the lottery result is not related to the operation of the operation button 13, more various effects are performed when the operation button 13 is operated, and the game is more interesting. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to participate in the game by operating the operation button 13.

In the button effects shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the operation button 13 is not operated, the "button redisplay" and the "pressing promotion display" are performed once, so that a total of two button chances are given. However, as shown in FIG. 9 below, the button chance may be given a total of three times.

Specifically, when a long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the "monitoring section a", a developmental notice of "notice during long press of the button" is given as "effect A (with press)". .. In this case, the "notice of long-pressing the button" continues until the time of the "effective section B" and the "effective section C" described later, and the long-pressing operation of the operation button 13 remains valid. Then, after the end of the "effective section C", the variation display of the current symbol is stopped, and the lottery result is displayed.

On the other hand, when the long press of the operation button 13 is not detected in the "monitoring section a", the operation button mark is once erased as "effect A (no pressing)". However, a few seconds later, it becomes the "effective section B" of the button effective section, and "button redisplay" and "pressing promotion display" are performed as a continuation of "effect A (no pressing)".

Further, when the long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the "monitoring section b", the "suggestion display of the lottery result" is performed as the "effect B (pressed)". In this case, the "suggestion display of the lottery result" continues until the time of the "effective section C" described later, and the long press operation of the operation button 13 remains valid. Then, after the end of the "effective section C", the variation display of the current symbol is stopped, and the lottery result is displayed.

On the other hand, if the long press of the operation button 13 is not detected even in the "monitoring section b", the operation button mark is deleted again as "effect B (no pressing)". However, a few seconds later, it becomes the "effective section C" of the button effective section, and "button redisplay" and "pressing promotion display" are performed as a continuation of "effect A (no pressing)". The "pressing promotion display" here is preferably a message different from the previous one, such as "press from now on!".

Further, the period during which the "button redisplay" and the "press promotion display" are performed again corresponds to the "monitoring section c" for determining whether or not the operation button 13 is long pressed. When the long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the "monitoring section c", "suggestion display of lottery result" is performed as "effect C (with press)". Then, after the end of the "effective section C", the variation display of the current symbol is stopped, and the lottery result is displayed.

On the other hand, if the long press of the operation button 13 is not detected even in the "monitoring section c", the operation button mark is deleted again as "effect C (no pressing)". In this case, the operation button mark is not redisplayed, and after the end of the "effective section C", the variation display of the current symbol is stopped and the lottery result is displayed.

In this way, by urging the player to operate the operation button 13 multiple times during the one-time variable display of the symbol, the player who was hesitant to operate at first can also participate in the game. Will be possible. This time, the operation of the operation button 13 was a long press, but it may be a normal one-shot press, repeated hits, or the like.

It is preferable that the button effect of FIG. 7 (two chances) and the button effect of FIG. 9 (three chances) are performed in a variation pattern having different lengths. For example, it is preferable to use the 30-second "disengagement variation pattern" in combination with the button effect of FIG. 7 and the 40-second "hit variation pattern" in combination with the button effect of FIG.

Then, if both button effects are set to start, for example, 20 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display of the symbol, the remaining fluctuation time is 10 seconds in the "off fluctuation pattern" and the remaining fluctuation time is 20 seconds in the "hit fluctuation pattern". It becomes the situation. The operation button 13 is not operated at all, but in the case where "button redisplay" and "pressing promotion notice" are performed in "effective section C (see FIG. 9)", the player can use the symbol of this time. You can feel that the variable display is a hit.

Even if the "button redisplay" and "pressing promotion notice" are not performed in the "valid period C", there is still a possibility of winning, so the game is played until the final lottery result is displayed. You can enjoy it.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs a timer management process (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, and each of them measures the time related to the game. The main control means manages a large number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting timers) according to the processing state. After that, the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the main control means performs the prize ball management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins a special symbol start opening 38a, 38b or a general winning opening 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42a inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

Upon receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage plate 11 (or the lower storage plate 12 when the upper storage plate 11 is full). Then, the process proceeds to step S30.

In step S30, the main control means normally performs a symbol management process. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40a inside the normal symbol start gate 40 detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

When the main control board 24 receives the above signal, it acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in this lottery, and the winning / failing lottery of the above random values is performed in the order in which they are stored.

Further, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by blinking the LED, and after a predetermined time elapses, the normal symbol displays a hit or miss mode according to the lottery result and stops. Then, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the main control means normally performs an electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of an ordinary electric accessory based on the lottery result of an ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol stops in a hitting manner, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the normal electric accessory, and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member of the mouth 38b is opened.

The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins in the second special symbol start port 38b before the elapse of the predetermined time. The control signal of is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessory. As a result, the opening / closing member is closed. Then, the process proceeds to step S50.

In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a detached manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does nothing and performs a normal electric accessory game process. To finish.

In step S50, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins a prize in the first special symbol start opening 38a or the second special symbol start opening 38b.

Although the details will be described later, when the start winning opening sensors 38c and 38d detect the game ball, the starting winning opening sensors 38c and 38d transmit the ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 transmits the ball detection signal. In response to this, for example, one random value is acquired from 200 random values (lottery of a special symbol), and the effect time and the effect mode for the acquired random value are determined.

Then, the main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a hit or miss manner according to the lottery result after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol that can be reliably recognized by the player even on the liquid crystal display device 36. Then, the process proceeds to step S60.

Finally, in step S60, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the large winning device 39 (hereinafter, also referred to as a special electric accessory) based on the lottery result of the special symbol.

The details will be described later, but when the special symbol stops in the hit mode, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a predetermined number of special games are given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in a detached manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process is completed, the game management process is also completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 10: step S50), the main control means determines the special symbol operation status (waiting for change, during change), which will be described later, and manages each process.

First, the main control means performs the start port check process 1 (step S51). Here, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first special symbol start port 38a. When a game ball is won in the first special symbol start opening 38a, the CPU 241 on the main control board side is, for example, among 200 random numbers based on the ball detection signals sent from the start winning opening sensors 38c and 38d. Get one random value from.

Here, the effect information table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 242. This effect information table has an effect time and an effect mode associated with each of the 200 random values. The main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect time and the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number values from the effect information table. Further, the CPU 241 on the main control board side also performs a process of acquiring a jackpot determination flag based on a random number value and storing it in the work area. Then, the process proceeds to step S52.

In step S52, the main control means performs the start port check process 2. Here, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second special symbol start opening 38b, and the same processing as in the start opening check process 1 is performed. After that, the process proceeds to step S53.

Next, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (step S53). The condition device operates when the condition for continuing the big hit is satisfied when the big hit occurs. If the condition device operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S58, and if it is not on, the process proceeds to step S54. That is, steps S54 to S57 are processes in the normal game mode in which no big hit has occurred.

When the condition device operation flag is not on (“NO” in step S53), the main control means determines the special symbol operation status (step S54). When the special symbol operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as the special symbol operation status) is set to "00H" or "01H", the special symbol is "waiting for change", so the process proceeds to step S55.

Further, when the special symbol operation status is set to "02H", the special symbol is "changing", so the process proceeds to step S56. Further, when the special symbol operation status is set to "03H", the special symbol is "during confirmation time", so the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, the processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

First, the special symbol change start process (step S55) performed in the special symbol management process will be described with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B.

First, in FIG. 12A, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0 (step S71). If the number of special figure reserved balls is 0, the process proceeds to step S72, and if it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 12B).

When the number of special figure reserved balls is 0 (“YES” in step S71), the main control means determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize (step S72). This is a determination as to whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first special symbol start opening 38a or the second special symbol start opening 38b. If the game ball wins, the process proceeds to step S79 (see FIG. 12B), and if the game ball does not win, the process proceeds to step S73.

When the game ball has not won a prize (“NO” in step S72), the main control means determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, immediately after the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 11: step S57) is executed, "01H" is set as the special symbol operation status. If the special symbol operation status is 00H, the special symbol variation start process is terminated, and if the special symbol operation status is not 00H (when it is "01H"), the process proceeds to step S74.

When the special figure operation status is not 00H (“NO” in step S73), the main control means transmits a customer waiting demo command (step S74). The "customer waiting demo command" is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when the number of special figure reserved balls is 0 and the special figure operation status is "01H". Then, the process proceeds to step S75.

In step S75, the main control means sets 00H to the special figure operation status. This set ends the special symbol variation start process, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, unless a start prize (game ball prize in S72) occurs, a process of "YES" in the determination of step S73 is performed. repeat.

When the number of reserved balls on the special figure is not 0 (“NO” in step S71), the main control means subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls on the special figure (FIG. 12B: step S76). Then, the process proceeds to step S77.

In step S77, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command to the effect control board 25. As a result, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (7-segment LED on the right side) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are subtracted by 1. Then, the process proceeds to step S78.

In step S78, the main control means shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4, which have the same number as the maximum number of reserved balls, are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the hold storage area 4 in which the latest hold information is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S79.

In step S79, the main control means performs a random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electric accessory. This is a hit determination process of the special figure based on the acquired random number value. In addition, the process of storing the jackpot determination flag in the work area is also performed.

In the present embodiment, since the jackpot probability is different between the normal mode and the time saving mode and the probability fluctuation mode, the random number value that becomes the “big hit” is different. In the normal mode and the time saving mode, among the 200 random values, the random value 199 and the random value 200 are random values that are "big hits", the random number value 199 is a non-probable variation symbol jackpot, and the random number value 200 is a probabilistic variation. It will be a big hit. In the probability fluctuation mode, the random number values 181 to 200 are random numbers that are "big hits", the random numbers 181 to 190 are non-probable variable symbol jackpots, and the random numbers 191-200 are probabilistic symbol jackpots.

Further, in the normal mode and the time saving mode, the random number values 191 to 200 are random value values that are "reach". The number of random numbers, the random values that are "big hits", "reach", and the like can be changed as appropriate.

In step S80, the main control means performs the game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is on, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and the values are stored in various buffers with reference to this. Then, the process proceeds to step S81.

In step S81, the main control means sets the changing flag of the special figure on, and then transmits an effect command and an effect execution command (step S82). This is a process of reading the effect time and the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number values from the effect information table and sending the effect command or the effect execution command to the effect control board 25. Then, the process proceeds to step S83.

Finally, the main control means makes various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, "00H" (erasure) is set in the random number storage area 0. Further, since the special symbol operation status is set to "02H" (during change), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S54), which will be described later, will be performed during the special symbol change process (FIG. 11: step S54). FIG. 11: It branches to step S56). After that, the special symbol change start process is terminated. The process returns to FIG. 11 and then proceeds to step S58 described later (described later).

Next, the process during special symbol change performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described.

The main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer, which is a timer for the fluctuation time of the special figure, is 0, and when this timer becomes 0, a "variation stop command" is transmitted. In addition, various settings are made when the fluctuation is stopped, but since the special symbol operation status is set to "03H" (during the confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination, which will be described later, will be performed. It will branch to the process during the confirmation time (FIG. 11: step S57). After that, the processing during special symbol change is terminated. After that, the process proceeds to step S58 (described later).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B, a special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 11: step S57) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

First, in FIG. 13A, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer has become 0 (step S121). This is a determination as to whether or not the time for confirming the special figure has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S122, and if it is not yet 0, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time ends (see FIG. 13B).

When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0 (“YES” in step S121), the main control means sets the special symbol operation status to “01H” (step S122). Since the special symbol operation status is set to "01H" (waiting for change), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination is to branch to the special symbol change start process (FIG. 11: step S55). become. Then, the process proceeds to step S123.

Next, the main control means determines whether or not the jackpot determination flag is on (step S123). If the jackpot determination flag is on, the process proceeds to step S124, and if it is not on, the process proceeds to step S125.

When the jackpot determination flag is on (“YES” in step S123), the main control means makes various settings when the jackpot symbol is stopped (step S124). For example, the jackpot determination flag is returned to "00H (off)" and the condition device operation flag is set to "5AH (on)". After that, the processing is completed during the special symbol confirmation time.

If the jackpot determination flag is not on (“NO” in step S123), the main control means determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S125). The special figure time reduction counter is a counter that counts the number of times in the time reduction mode, and is set to "0" in the normal mode, for example. If the special figure time reduction counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S129 (see FIG. 13B), and if it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S126.

When the special figure time reduction counter is not 0 (“NO” in step S125), the main control means subtracts 1 from the special figure time reduction counter (step S126). It should be noted that steps S126 to S128 are processes related to subtraction of the number of time reductions.

Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S127). If the special figure time reduction counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S128, and if it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S129 (see FIG. 13B).

When the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (“YES” in step S127), the main control means makes various settings at the end of the time reduction (step S128). For example, the normal time saving state flag and the special drawing time saving state flag are set to "00H (off)" respectively. Then, the process proceeds to step S129 (see FIG. 13B).

Next, in FIG. 13B, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S129). The probability variation mode of the present embodiment is limited to the number of times, and the remaining number of times of the probability variation mode is counted by the special figure probability variation number counter. If the special symbol probability variation counter is 0, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated, and if it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S130.

When the special figure probability variation counter is not 0 (“NO” in step S129), the main control means subtracts 1 from the special figure probability variation counter (step S130). It should be noted that steps S130 to S132 are processes related to the subtraction of the number of probable changes.

Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S131). If the special symbol probability variation counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S132, and if it is not 0, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

When the special figure probability change number counter is 0 (“YES” in step S131), the main control means makes various settings at the end of the probability change (step S132). For example, the normal figure probability change state flag and the special figure probability change state flag are set to "00H (off)", respectively, and the processing is terminated during the special symbol confirmation time. After the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is completed, the process proceeds to step S58 in FIG.

Finally, the main control means updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. After that, the special symbol management process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 10: step S60), the main control means is a special electric accessory operation status (big hit start process, special electric accessory operation start process, special electric accessory operation process, special) described later. (Electric accessory operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) is determined, and each process is managed.

First, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S62, and if it is not on, the special electric accessory management process is terminated. That is, from step S62 onward, it is a process when a big hit occurs.

When the condition device operation flag is on (“YES” in step S61), the main control means determines the operation status of the special electric accessory (step S62). When the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as the special electric accessory operation status) is set to "00H", it is the "big hit start" time, so the process proceeds to step S63.

If the special electric power operation status is set to "01H", it means that "special electric power operation is starting", so the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric power operation status is set to "02H", it means that "special electric power operation is in progress", so the process proceeds to step S65.

Further, when the special electric operation status is set to "03H", it means that "the special electric operation continuation is being determined". Therefore, the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special electric operation status is set to "04H", "big hit". Since it is "finishing", the process proceeds to step S67.

The details of the processes of steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Further, after these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a jackpot start process (FIG. 14: step S63) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control means makes various settings at the start of the big hit (step S141). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on, and "01H" is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 18), and "01H" means the first round.

Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to "01H" (special electric accessory operation is being started), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 14: step S62) is performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62). 14: Proceed to step S64). After completing various settings at the start of the big hit, the process proceeds to step S142.

In step S142, the main control means sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds, the round display LED number, and the jackpot start interval time are stored in the RAM 243. The jackpot start interval time is used in the special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 16). Then, the process proceeds to step S143.

Finally, the main control means sends a jackpot start interval command (step S143). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit start interval (fanfare) command" to the effect control board 25. After that, the jackpot start process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 14: step S64) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer has become 0 (step S151). Specifically, it is determined whether the jackpot start interval time has elapsed or the inter-round interval time described later has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S152, and if it is not yet 0, the special electric accessory operation start process ends.

When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0 (“YES” in step S151), the main control means transmits a large winning opening opening command (step S152). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "large winning opening opening command" to the effect control board 25. Then, the process proceeds to step S153.

In step S153, the main control means stores the special electric accessory operation time according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. For example, if the probability variation symbol jackpot is won this time, the special electric accessory operation time of each of the 10 rounds is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer. After that, the process proceeds to step S154.

In step S154, the main control means makes various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the large winning opening winning number counter is set to "00H". "00H" means that the number of winnings is "0".

Further, since the operation status of the special electric accessory is set to "02H" (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62), the processing during operation of the special electric accessory (FIG. 14). : Step S65). After that, the process proceeds to step S155.

Finally, the main control means performs the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process (step S155). In this process, the main control means sets ON / OFF of the solenoid based on the jackpot type, the number of rounds, the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid referred to here is a solenoid that drives the opening / closing door of the attacker. After that, the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is completed. This ends the process of starting the operation of the special electric accessory.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 14: step S65) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control means determines whether or not there has been a prize in the large prize opening (step S161). This winning is detected by the large winning opening sensor 39a. If there is a prize in the big prize opening, the process proceeds to step S162, and if there is no prize, the process proceeds to step S165.

When there is a prize in the large prize opening (“YES” in step S161), the main control means adds 1 to the number of prizes (step S162). That is, it is a process of counting the predetermined number of winnings that the large winning opening sensor 39a wins in the large winning opening. Then, the process proceeds to step S163.

Next, the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S163). If the maximum number of winnings is reached, the process proceeds to step S164, and if the maximum number of prizes has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S165.

When the maximum number of winnings is reached (“YES” in step S163), the main control means clears the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S164). By clearing the special symbol accessory operation timer, the process proceeds to the process when one round game is completed (step S167 or later, which will be described later). Then, the process proceeds to step S165.

In step S165, the main control means performs a large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process. Since the details of the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S155 of FIG. 16, the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S166.

Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer has become 0 (step S166). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S167, and if it is not yet 0, the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0 (“YES” in step S166), the main control means transmits an interval command between rounds (step S167). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits an "inter-round interval command" to the effect control board 25. The "inter-round interval command" is, for example, a command for notifying the transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Then, the process proceeds to step S168.

In step S168, the main control means performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the operation status of the special electric accessory is set to "03H" (during determination of continuation of special electric operation). As a result, in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 14: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 14: step S66). Then, the process proceeds to step S169.

Finally, the main control means performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S169). Here, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the remaining ball ejection time of a normal round. After that, the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 14: step S66) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control means performs a large winning opening winning number check process (step S171). Since the details of the large winning opening winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S161 to S164 of FIG. 17, the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S172.

In step S172, the main control means performs a large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process. Since the details of the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S155 of FIG. 16, the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S173.

Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer has become 0 (step S173). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S174, and if it is not yet 0, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ends.

When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0 (“YES” in step S173), the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S174). When the maximum number of rounds is reached, the process proceeds to step S178, and until the maximum number of rounds is reached, the process proceeds to step S175.

When the maximum number of rounds has not been reached (“NO” in step S174), the main control means adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S175). That is, the number of rounds of the special game is counted. Then, the process proceeds to step S176.

In step S176, the main control means stores the interval time between rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. When the special electric accessory operation start process is returned, the interval time between rounds is used in the process (see FIG. 16). Then, the process proceeds to step S177.

In step S177, the main control means makes various settings during continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H" in any of "start", "between rounds" or "end" of the jackpot round, but here it is "between rounds".

Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to "01H" (special electric accessory operation is being started), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 14: step S62) is performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62). 14: Proceed to step S64). After that, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

Next, when the maximum number of rounds is reached (“YES” in step S174), the main control means makes various settings at the end (step S178). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H". The reason why the special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H" is that the jackpot round is "finished".

Further, since the special electric operation status is set to "04H" (during the end of the big hit), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62), the process proceeds to the big hit end process (FIG. 14: step S67). become. Then, the process proceeds to step S179.

In step S179, the main control means stores the end interval time in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in the jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 19). Then, the process proceeds to step S180.

Finally, the main control means sends a jackpot end interval command (step S180). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit end interval (fanfare) command" to the effect control board 25. After that, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the jackpot end process (FIG. 14: step S67) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer has become 0 (step S181). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S182, and if it is not yet 0, the jackpot end process is terminated.

When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0 (“YES” in step S181), the main control means performs various settings 1 at the end of the big hit (step S182). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous count counter, the maximum continuous count buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared. After that, the process proceeds to step S183.

In step S183, the main control means performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. The details of this setting are as described with reference to FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S184.

In step S184, the main control means performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, since the special electric operation status is set to "00H" (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62), the big hit start process (FIG. 14: step S63) is performed. You will be able to proceed. Then, the process proceeds to step S185.

Finally, the main control means updates the game state notification information (step S185). For example, when the game shifts to the time saving game state after this, the time saving medium notification lamp is turned on. After that, the jackpot end process is terminated. The processing performed by the main control means has been described above.

Hereinafter, the main processing performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. 20. This main process includes an initialization process performed when the effect control board 25 is started.

First, the sub-control means (effect control board 25) performs an initialization process (step S191). This mainly performs various initial settings of the effect control board 25, and is performed only once at startup. Then, the process proceeds to step S192.

Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the main loop update cycle has been reached (step S192). The main loop is a process from steps S194 to S199, which will be described later, and the update cycle is 16 ms.

When the update cycle of 16 ms has elapsed when the process proceeds to step S192, the process proceeds to step S194. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms has elapsed, since the update cycle has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S193.

When the main loop update cycle has not been reached (“NO” in step S192), the sub-control means performs update processing of various soft random numbers (step S193). After that, the processes of steps S192 and S193 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process with a 1 ms cycle (see FIG. 21) is executed, and the sub-control means counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether or not the above 16 ms have elapsed. do.

When the main loop update cycle is reached (“YES” in step S192), the sub-control means performs the LED data update process (step S194). As described above, steps S194 to S199 are main loop processes, but here, by updating the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35, the light emitting mode of the decoration LED is changed. Then, the process proceeds to step S195.

In step S195, the sub-control means performs the received command analysis process. This analyzes the type of received control command and makes various settings accordingly. For example, when the "big hit start interval command" transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 15) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the pre-start interval. Then, the process proceeds to step S196.

In step S196, the sub-control means performs the main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Then, the process proceeds to step S197.

In step S197, the sub-control means performs sound output processing. Specifically, the sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Then, the process proceeds to step S198.

In step S198, the sub-control means performs the solenoid update process. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable accessory is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S199.

Finally, the sub-control means performs noise countermeasure processing (step S199). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process is completed, the process returns to step S192, and the subsequent processes are continuously executed.

Next, the timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. 21. This is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub-control side main process (see FIG. 20).

First, the sub-control means initially sets the CPU register (step S201). Specifically, the initial refresh value of the port is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S202.

In step S202, the sub-control means performs output processing. Specifically, the output processing of the solenoid and the motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, the sub-control means performs the effect button input state update process. The effect control board 25 updates the input state when the operation button 13 is operated. Then, the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, the sub-control means performs the switch input state update process. Specifically, the input information of the volume switch 31 or the like is confirmed, and processing is performed according to the information. Then, the process proceeds to step S205.

In step S205, the sub-control means performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. The effect control board 25 transmits, for example, an effect command (liquid crystal control command) selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Then, the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S206, the sub-control means performs the motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the motor used for the movable accessory are set. Then, the process proceeds to step S207.

In step S207, the sub-control means performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output is performed so that the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 are turned on and blinked at a necessary timing. Then, the process proceeds to step S208.

Finally, the sub-control means adds 1 to the work for the main loop update cycle (step S208). This is a process of adding only 1 work for the main loop update cycle in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop process (FIGS. 20: steps S194 to S199). After that, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above.

In the present embodiment, the button effect for prompting the operation of the operation button 13 has been described a plurality of times during the one-time variation display of the symbol. According to such a button effect, it is possible to give an operation opportunity to a player who has no intention of operating at the first operation opportunity and have the player participate in the game. In addition, even if a notice with a low expectation of a big hit is generated in the first operation, a notice with a high expectation of a big hit is generated in the second operation, and it is possible to perform various highly interesting productions. ..

[Second Embodiment]
Next, as a second embodiment, the continuous striking function used in the button effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and its control will be described.

The continuous striking function includes an auto continuous striking function in addition to the self-combination continuous striking in which the player quickly operates the operation button 13. The automatic continuous striking function is a function in which the player can obtain the same effect as the continuous striking by pressing and holding the operation button 13, and is also effective in the button effect described with reference to FIG. 6, for example.

First, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 22A, a button effect (notice A) using the continuous striking function will be described. The notice A is an effect that overwrites the effect effect at intervals of 40 ms.

For example, after a message such as "press the button repeatedly!" Appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, when the player starts the operation of the operation button 13 according to the message, the speaker 7 sets the sound CH1 as "continuous tapping sound (50 ms)". Is output. In addition, "effects (50 ms)" are performed to add color to the operation button marks on the screen and change the shape, and the decorative LEDs on the board and frame are also lit (35 ms). Further, the built-in lamp (“button LED”) of the operation button 13 lights up to notify that the operation is effective.

Here, if the automatic continuous striking function is used, the operation of the operation button 13 of the player becomes very easy. The details will be described later, but with the automatic continuous striking function of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the operation effective period is 5000 ms (5 seconds), it is possible to continuously strike 20 times or more.

On the other hand, since the player is good at continuous hitting, it is possible to detect self-powered continuous hitting faster than the automatic continuous hitting function (FIG. 22A shows the case of self-powered continuous hitting). When the operation detection interval is 40 ms interval, 125 times of detection is possible at 5000 ms, so that no matter how fast the player hits repeatedly, no blank hits will occur due to repeated hits. Actually, it is possible to detect the next operation without waiting for 40 ms, but there is a limit of 40 ms in the processing of the effect accompanying the operation.

In the case of self-sufficient continuous striking, the next operation is detected 40 ms after the operation (PUSH) of the operation button 13. At this time, the repeated hitting sound by the first operation is in the middle stage, but a new repeated hitting sound is overwritten and output (the first repeated hitting sound originally ends at the broken line). In addition, the effect on the screen is overwritten (the effect also ends at the broken line), and this time, the color changes completely, and the effect is improved by one level.

Further, from the speaker 7, the "first stage arrival sound" related to the effect is output as the sound CH2, and the "button vibration sound" for pressing one button is output as the sound CH3. Further, a "button vibration" is performed in which the operation button 13 vibrates slightly. The "decorative LED" is turned off once about 35 ms after it is turned on, but is turned on again by a new operation.

As described above, in the notice A, the operation is detected every 40 ms, and the repeated tapping sound and the effect are overwritten and reproduced. Further, at the time of the even-numbered operation (2nd, 4th, 6th time) of the operation button 13, the arrival sound and the button vibration sound are overwritten and reproduced, and the button effect progresses.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 22B, the self-sufficient continuous striking of the button effect (notice A) will be described in comparison with the automatic continuous striking.

In the [self-powered continuous hit] in the figure, the "signal" is turned on when the player is pressing the operation button 13, and is turned off when the player is releasing the operation button 13. In addition, for the sake of simplification of the explanation, the case where it is turned on and off at regular intervals (20 ms) is shown here.

The "input information" is a signal that is turned on when a predetermined condition (counter value described later is 20) is reached by referring to the value of the "signal" every 16 ms. The counter value 20 corresponds to 20 ms in terms of time, and is measured by a button input process (see FIG. 24) described later. The "input information" is turned on when the signal is turned on continuously for 20 ms, and the "input information" is turned off when the signal is turned off continuously for 20 ms.

When the "input information" is turned on, the first pulse of the "determination number of times" rises, and one operation of the operation button 13 is counted. When the number of operations of the operation button 13 is counted every 40 ms in this way, 25 operations are counted in 1000 ms (1 second), and a total of 125 operations are counted in the operation valid period of 5000 ms (5 seconds).

Next, in the case of [automatic continuous hitting], the "signal" is turned on for the first time at the same operation timing as the self-powered continuous hitting. Since the operation of automatic continuous striking is a long press of the operation button 13, the "signal" is maintained in the on state.

The "input information" is turned on when the counter value reaches 20, and the on state is maintained as long as the "signal" is not turned off, as in the case of self-repeated hitting. Further, in order to determine whether the operation is a normal operation or a long press operation at the start of the operation, a period (1000 ms) of "before the start of automatic continuous striking" is provided. Therefore, for the first 1000 ms, the "number of determinations" is one.

When the operation valid period is 5000 ms, the remaining period excluding "before the start of automatic continuous striking" is 4000 ms (4 seconds), and this period is the "auto continuous striking period". During this period, one operation can be detected every 200 ms. Therefore, 20 operations are counted in the total "automatic continuous hitting period".

As described above, when the automatic continuous striking function is used, 21 operations are counted throughout the operation valid period. In the button effect (notice A), the operation button 13 can be operated faster by the self-sufficient continuous striking in both "before the start of the automatic continuous striking" and the "auto continuous striking period".

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 23A, a button effect (notice B) using the continuous striking function will be described. The notice B is an effect that does not overwrite the effect.

Depending on the content of the production, it may be better for the effect for the next operation to appear after the repeated tapping sound or effect for one operation is completed. Therefore, the notice B makes it possible to detect the operation at intervals of 100 ms in the case of continuous hitting by oneself. Even if the interval is 100 ms, it is possible to detect 40 or more operations at 5000 ms, so that there is almost no blank hit due to repeated hits.

In the case of self-sufficient continuous striking, the next operation is detected 100 ms after the operation (PUSH) of the operation button 13, but at this time, the "continuous striking sound (100 ms)" by the first operation ends immediately before. In addition, the "effect (100ms)" on the screen is also terminated, and the effect is increased by one level by a new operation.

Further, from the speaker 7, the "first stage arrival sound" related to the effect is output as the sound CH2, and the "button vibration sound" for pressing one button is output as the sound CH3. Further, a "button vibration" in which the operation button 13 vibrates slightly is also performed.

The "decorative LED" is turned off once about 80 ms after it is turned on, but is turned on again by a new operation. In addition, the built-in lamp (button LED) of the operation button 13 lights up to notify that the operation is effective.

As described above, in the notice B, the operation is detected every 100 ms, and the continuous tapping sound and the effect are output. Further, at the time of the even-numbered operation (2nd, 4th, 6th time) of the operation button 13, the arrival sound and the button vibration sound are output, and the button effect progresses. In the above notice B, it was explained that the operation can be detected at 100 ms intervals, but to be exact, the operation is detected at 100 ms intervals or more and reflected in the production.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 23B, the details of the self-sufficient continuous striking of the button effect (notice B) will be described in comparison with the automatic continuous striking.

As described above, in the case of self-sufficient repeated hits, the next operation is detected at intervals of 100 ms or more from the operation of the operation button 13, but the control is almost the same as in the case of the button effect (notice A). It is the same.

The "input information" refers to the value of the "signal" every 16 ms and turns on when the counter value reaches 20. Then, when the "input information" is turned on, the first pulse of the "determination number of times" rises.

The difference from the button effect (notice A) is that in [self-repeated hitting], when the second and subsequent pulses of the "determination number" rise, it is determined whether 100 ms has elapsed from the previous operation of the operation button 13. There are points. Specifically, the button determination process (see FIG. 25), which will be described later, is an interrupt process with a 16 ms cycle, and 100 ms has not passed until the sixth interrupt process (96 ms), so it is not counted as the number of operations. , The 7th time (112 ms) is counted as the number of operations and reflected in the production (see FIG. 26).

In [self-repeated hitting], in the period (1000ms) of "before the start of automatic continuous hitting", the first operation is counted after 20ms at the fastest, and after that, the operations are counted every 112ms (120ms for simplification). , 9 times in total.

In the subsequent "automatic continuous striking period" (200 ms), if the operation interval is the same (every 120 ms), the number of operations in that period is once or twice, but an average of 1.66 operations can be detected. .. That is, the total of the automatic continuous striking period (4000 ms) is 33 times, and the total of 42 operations is counted throughout the operation valid period (5000 ms). In the case of [automatic continuous hitting], the point that 21 operations are counted throughout the operation valid period is the same as in the case of the button effect (notice A).

As described above, even in the case of the button effect (notice B), the total number of maximum presses during the operation valid period is larger for the self-powered continuous hitting than for the automatic continuous hitting, and the operation button 13 can be operated faster for the self-powered continuous hitting.

In the case of a gaming machine having a plurality of operating means, one or both of the operations may be effective depending on the type of button effect. When both are effective, even if the operation is switched to the long press operation of the operation means 2 during the long press operation (auto continuous striking) of the operation means 1, the continuous striking may not be interrupted.

Further, the interval between repeated hits may be different depending on the type of the operating means. For example, by making it possible for the operating means 2 to perform repeated hits faster than the operating means 1, the playability is further improved. Further, it is possible to change the operation means for which the operation is effective according to the effect, and to use the operation means suitable for the reflection speed of the effect.

Hereinafter, the control of the notice A (FIG. 22A, 22B) and the notice B (FIG. 23A, 23B) of the button effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26.

FIG. 24 is a button input process performed on the sub-control side, and is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub-control side main process (see FIG. 20).

First, the sub-control means acquires the switch information (step S211). Specifically, the on / off information (“signal” in FIGS. 22B and 23B) of the operation button 13 is acquired. After that, the process proceeds to step S212.

Next, the sub-control means determines the presence or absence of edge data (step S212). Specifically, it is a determination as to whether or not the switch information has changed from off to on. If there is edge data, the process proceeds to step S213, and if there is no edge data, the process proceeds to step S214.

If there is edge data (“YES” in step S212), the sub-control means sets the counter value to 0 (step S213). This makes it possible to start measuring a predetermined counter value. After that, the button input process ends.

Next, when there is no edge data (“NO” in step S212), the sub-control means determines whether or not the counter value has reached the maximum value (step S214). When the counter value reaches the maximum value, the button input process ends, and when the counter value has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S215.

When the counter value has not reached the maximum value (“NO” in step S214), the sub-control unit adds 1 to the counter value (step S215). By repeating this process, a predetermined counter value can be measured. Then, the process proceeds to step S216.

Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the counter value has reached 20 (step S216). Since the button input process is an interrupt process with a cycle of 1 ms, when the counter value is added and reaches "20", 20 ms is measured. When the counter value reaches 20, the process proceeds to step S217, and when the counter value has not reached 20, the button input process ends.

Finally, when the counter value reaches 20 (“YES” in step S216), the sub-control means updates the input information (step S217). The input information refers to the counter value every 16 ms, and is information to be turned on when a predetermined value (here, the counter value is 20) is reached (see FIGS. 22B and 23B). After that, the button input process ends.

FIG. 25 is a button determination process performed on the sub-control side, and is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 16 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub-control side main process (see FIG. 20).

First, the sub-control means determines whether or not the input information is turned on (step S221). If the input information is on, the process proceeds to step S222, and if it is not yet on, the button determination process is terminated.

When the input information is on (“YES” in step S221), the sub-control means determines whether or not the previous input information is off (step S222). If the previous input information is off, the process proceeds to step S223, and if the previous input information is not off, the process proceeds to step S224.

When the previous input information is off (“YES” in step S222), the sub-control means determines that the operation is valid (step S223). This is a determination that one press of the operation button 13 (normal one-time operation) is valid. After that, the button determination process ends.

Next, if the previous input information is not off (“NO” in step S222), the sub-control means determines whether or not the operation is valid (step S224). The operation valid period is mainly when a continuous hit or a long press is instructed as an operation. If the operation is valid, the process proceeds to step S225, and if the operation is not valid, the button determination process is terminated.

When the operation is valid (“YES” in step S224), the sub-control unit acquires the counter value as the current counter value (step S225). Then, the process proceeds to step S226.

Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the difference between the previous and current counter values is 1000 or more (step S226). When the difference between the counter values reaches 1000, it means that 1000 ms (1 second) has elapsed. Further, 1000 ms is a time for determining whether or not the first long press operation of the automatic continuous striking function has been performed. If the difference between the previous and current counter values is 1000 or more, the process proceeds to step S227, and if it is smaller than 1000, the process proceeds to step S228.

When the difference between the previous and current counter values is 1000 or more (“YES” in step S226), the sub-control means determines that the operation is valid (step S227). This is a determination that the pre-start operation (see FIGS. 22B and 23B) of the automatic continuous striking function of the operation button 13 is enabled. After that, the button determination process ends.

Next, when the difference between the previous counter value and the current counter value is smaller than 1000 (“NO” in step S226), the sub-control unit determines whether or not the current counter value is larger than 1000 (step S228). If the counter value this time is greater than 1000, the process proceeds to step S229, and if it is 1000 or less, the button determination process is terminated.

When the current counter value is larger than 1000 (YES in step S228), the sub-control unit determines whether or not the difference between the previous counter value and the current counter value is 200 or more (step S229). When the counter value reaches 200, it means that 200 ms has been measured. Further, 200 ms is a determination time for determining whether or not an operation during automatic continuous striking (“auto continuous striking period” in FIGS. 22B and 23B) is being performed. If the difference between the previous and current counter values is 200 or more, the process proceeds to step S230, and if it is smaller than 200, the button determination process ends.

Finally, when the difference between the previous and current counter values is 200 or more (“YES” in step S229), the sub-control means determines that the operation is valid (step S230). This is a determination that the operation during the automatic continuous striking of the operation button 13 is valid. After that, the button determination process ends.

FIG. 26 is a button operation reflection process performed on the sub-control side, and is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 16 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub-control side main process (see FIG. 20).

First, the sub-control means determines whether or not the operation is valid (step S231). Specifically, it is a determination as to whether or not the operation of the operation button 13 is determined to be valid in the button determination process (see FIG. 25). If it is determined that the operation is valid, the process proceeds to step S232, and if it is not determined that the operation is valid, the button operation reflection process is terminated.

When it is determined that the operation is valid (“YES” in step S231), the sub-control means determines whether or not the button effect is the notice A (step S232). If the button effect this time is the notice A, the process proceeds to step S235, and if not, the process proceeds to step S233.

When the button effect is not the notice A (“NO” in step S232), the sub-control means determines whether or not the button effect is the notice B (step S233). If the button effect this time is the notice B, the process proceeds to step S234, and if not, the process proceeds to step S235.

When the button effect is the notice B (“YES” in step S233), the sub-control means determines whether or not 100 ms or more has elapsed from the previous reflection of the result (step S234). This is a determination as to whether or not the continuous tapping sound of the notice B and the update timing of the effect have been reached (see FIG. 23). If 100 ms or more has elapsed from the previous reflection of the result, the process proceeds to step S235, and if it is still less than 100 ms, the button operation reflection process is terminated.

Finally, when 100 ms or more has elapsed from the previous reflection of the result (“YES” in step S234), the sub-control means reflects the operation valid result (step S235). This is a process of updating sound effects and images in each notice effect. After that, the button operation reflection process ends.

In the present embodiment, mainly the notice A for overwriting and playing the repeated hitting sound or effect for one button operation, and the notice for accepting the next button operation after the repeated hitting sound or effect for one button operation is completed. B was explained. By properly using the method of the notice A and the method of the notice B depending on the content of the production, it is possible to perform a highly interesting production.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, as a third embodiment, another embodiment of the button effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In this button effect, the operation opportunity of the operation button 13 is given once during one change display of the symbol.

First, FIG. 27 is a preview effect that improves the motivation of the player to operate the operation button 13 by showing the final effect mode first. Normally, in a preview effect in which a window appears a plurality of times, the small window is gradually changed to a large window, or the color frame is gradually changed to a color frame with a high expectation of a big hit. However, in the following preview production, the opposite is done.

Shortly after the variable display of the symbol (not shown) started, a large window 61 containing a picture of a girl and a message "What should I do !?" appears as shown in FIG. 27 (a).

Then, after a few seconds, the screen switches to FIG. 27 (b). This time, a slightly smaller window 62 appears, but a picture of a girl with a different pose and the message "Unpleasant premonition" are displayed.

Further, as time elapses, the order is switched in the order of FIGS. 27 (c) and 27 (d), but the window 63 is smaller than the window 62 and the window 64 is smaller than the window 63. Also, the pictures of girls gradually lose their power. The above is called the candidate display period, which is a period for showing the contents of the notice effect first and attracting the interest of the player.

After that, it switches to FIG. 27 (e). Here, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are displayed together with the message "Press and hold the button!". In this state, the window 64 of FIG. 27 (d) remains as it is.

Then, when the player starts pressing and holding the operation button 13, the screen switches to FIG. 27 (f). Here, since the window 63 is one size larger than the window 64, the player expects the windows to appear in the reverse order of what was initially shown. Since the player is holding down the operation button 13, the finger mark 54 is displayed as pressing down the operation button mark 53.

Further, as time elapses, the order is switched in the order of FIGS. 27 (g) and 27 (h). In FIG. 27 (g), the same window 62 as in FIG. 27 (b) appears, and in FIG. 27 (h), the same window 61 as in FIG. 27 (a) appears. On the contrary, it can be said that it is a notice production that was reproduced. After that, the fluctuation of the symbol is redisplayed, and finally the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped (not shown).

The period of FIGS. 27 (e) to 27 (h) in the latter half of the effect is called a button operation period, and the advance notice effect gradually changes according to the long press of the operation button 13. In this preview effect, the player's motivation to operate the operation button 13 can be increased by first showing an image or a frame having a high expectation of a big hit.

When the long press of the operation button 13 is stopped in the middle, it is desirable to stop the change of the effect mode at that point so as not to advance or retreat. Of course, you may try to retreat. When the operation is canceled, the final effect mode may be displayed after the operation valid period has elapsed.

Of course, if you show everything from the beginning, it may be less interesting, so there may be parts where the candidate display period and the button operation period do not match. Further, by setting the candidate display period shorter than the button operation period, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing a lot shortly after the variable display of the symbol starts.

In addition to this, a surprise may be prepared such that only the final window is changed in mode, or one window is added to make the premier character appear. Further, in the candidate display period, it may be only suggested how many steps will be changed in the future.

As a modified form of the button effect of FIG. 27, the effect as shown in FIG. 28 below can be considered.

First, shortly after the variable display of the symbol (not shown) starts, the quadruple window 65 appears as shown in FIG. 28 (a). The character "suspicious?" Is displayed in one of the areas of the 4-split window 65, but at this point, the player cannot imagine what kind of advance notice is produced.

Then, after a few seconds, the screen switches to FIG. 28 (b). This time, the character "suspicious?" Is added to the other area of the 4-split window 65. In addition, although the characters "Are" appear at the bottom of the screen, the player cannot yet grasp the content of the notice effect.

After that, as time elapses, the order is switched in the order of FIGS. 28 (c) and 28 (d). In FIG. 28 (c), the character "awakening" is added to the other area of the 4-split window 65, so that if the player is accustomed to the game, it represents the reach that will be developed in the future. You will be able to make predictions. In addition, the characters "You" appear at the bottom of the screen.

Further, in FIG. 28 (d), the character "end" is added to the last area of the quadruple window 65. Since these are all the names of the reach, the player recognizes that the previous production is the part where the advance notice production in which any one of the reach is selected is shown first. In addition, "doubt?" Is expected to be a pseudo-continuous fluctuation. Also, since the characters "Ready?" Appear at the bottom of the screen this time, the player also notices that the whole was yelling "Are You Ready?".

After that, it switches to FIG. 28 (e). Here, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are displayed together with the message "Press and hold the button!". In this state, the 4-split window 65 of FIG. 28 (d) remains as it is, and the characters "Go!" Appear at the bottom of the screen.

Then, when the player starts pressing and holding the operation button 13, the screen switches to FIG. 28 (f). Here, a notice effect for selecting one reach variation is performed in the 4-split window 65. Specifically, a plurality of stars pop on the quadruple window 65, and the four windows are selected in order. Since the player is holding down the operation button 13, the finger mark 54 is displayed as pressing down the operation button mark 53.

Further, as time elapses, the order is switched in the order of FIGS. 28 (g) and 28 (h). In FIG. 28 (g), the “suspicious?” Area displayed in FIG. 28 (a) is in a visible state, so that the player who is accustomed to the game will eventually remain. Expect.

Finally, in FIG. 28 (h), the same as in FIG. 28 (a), the quadruple window 65 with one "suspicion?" Remains appears. It can be said to be a production. After that, the fluctuation of the symbol is redisplayed, and finally the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped (not shown).

As described above, the effect of the candidate display period in the first half and the effect of the button operation period in the second half may not be exactly the same, and may be, for example, a notice effect in which several stages are skipped. Here, the effect appears only in the 4-split window 65 while the operation button 13 is held down, but at the same time, the operation button mark 53 may be changed to a color or size according to the jackpot expectation.

Further, in the case of an effect in which a specific character appears in the candidate display period, the effect may be such that the specific character emits a line or starts moving during the button operation period. A specific character appears during the candidate display period, but in the end, the player may not operate the operation button 13. In this case as well, the final effect mode may be displayed.

The control of the above effect is performed as follows. First, the effect lottery means draws a lottery as to whether or not to execute the button effect by the lottery at the start of the change of the symbol. When this lottery is won, the effect determining means determines the content and type of the button effect. Further, the operation effect determining means determines the effect after the button operation, and then determines the effect before the button operation that is the same as or partially changed. Further, the effect determining means determines the button effect at the latest by the start of the fluctuation of the symbol (before the start of the operation valid period).

In the present embodiment, the advance notice effect for improving the motivation of the player to operate the operation button 13 has been mainly described by showing the final effect mode first. According to this effect, it is not limited to showing all the images and the like that will be performed after that, but it is also possible to make some changes and disappoint the expectations in a good sense.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 36 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a button effect for displaying a guidance image and an operation image. The same components as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 29 to 30, the operation button 13 is made of a visible transparent resin and is formed in a celestial cylindrical shape, and is between a normal position (see FIGS. 29A to 29C) and a pressing position (see FIG. 30). It is provided so that it can be moved. The operation button 13 is urged toward a normal position by a spring (not shown).

The operation button 13 has a dummy button unit 14 provided inside the operation button 13. The dummy button unit 14 includes a unit main body 300, a first dummy button 301, a second dummy button 302, and a third dummy button 303, and the first to third dummy buttons 301 to 303 are of the unit main body 300. It is provided on the outer peripheral surface at a pitch of 120 °. Further, a lamp (not shown) for a dummy button is provided around the operation button 13.

The unit main body 300 is rotatably provided around a rotation shaft 300a and is rotated by a motor 305. The drive of the motor 305 is controlled by the effect control board side CPU 251. As shown in FIG. 29A, the dummy button unit 14 is normally set at the position of the first button where the first dummy button 301 faces upward, and the second dummy button 302 as shown in FIG. 29B moves up according to the effect. The second button position facing upward, the third dummy button 303 as shown in FIG. 29C, is rotated to the third button position facing upward.

Of the dummy buttons 301 to 303, those facing upward can be visually recognized from the top surface of the operation button 13. In the cross-sectional views shown in FIGS. 29 to 30, the dummy button unit 14 is shown in a non-cross-sectional shape.

As shown in FIGS. 31A to 31C, the first to third dummy buttons 301 to 303 are formed in different shapes so as to be easily identifiable. The first and second dummy buttons 301 and 302 are made of, for example, silver, and the third dummy button 303 is made of, for example, red. The first to third dummy buttons 301 to 303 may have different appearances and may have the same shape but different colors.

In the present embodiment, 600 random numbers are provided, and since the jackpot probability differs between the normal mode and the time saving mode and the probability fluctuation mode, the random number values that are "big hits" are different. In the normal mode and the time saving mode, among the 600 random values, the random value 595-600 is a random value that is a "big hit", the random value 595-597 is a non-probability variable symbol big hit, and the random numbers 598-600 are. , It will be a big hit with a probabilistic symbol.

In the probability fluctuation mode, the random number values 541 to 600 are random numbers that are "big hits", the random numbers 541 to 570 are non-probable variable symbol jackpots, and the random numbers 571-600 are probabilistic symbol jackpots. Further, in the normal mode and the time saving mode, the random number values 571 to 600 are random value values having "reach". The number of random numbers and the random values for "big hit" and "reach" can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect mode is predetermined according to the acquired random number value. In the normal mode, when the random number value acquired when the game ball wins the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b is 586 to 600, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started, and at the same time, the effect control board 25 produces a button effect. Will be executed.

As shown in FIG. 32, the effect information table 246 is stored in the ROM 252. This effect information table 246 has a button effect mode when the random number value is 586 to 600. The effect control board side CPU 251 reads the button effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table 246.

Next, the button effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33 and the time charts of FIGS. 34 to 36.

First, when the effect control board side CPU 251 (hereinafter, sub-control means) performs the button effect process, the operation button 13 is controlled to the disabled state at the same time as the fluctuation start (step S301) (step S302), and the effect control board side CPU 251 (hereinafter referred to as the sub control means) controls the operation button 13 to the disabled state (step S302). An image of the shape is gradually formed, and a fade-in (hereinafter referred to as FI) image 321 (see FIG. 37) suggesting switching to the enabled state of the operation button 13 is displayed (step S303). The disabled state of the operation button 13 is a state in which the pressing operation is possible, but the operation signal is not input to the effect control board 25 even if the operation button 13 is operated.

Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not 0.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the button effect (display of the FI image 321) (step 304). When 0.5 seconds have passed from the start of the button effect (“YES” in step S304), the first dummy button image 311 (see FIG. 38A) having the same appearance as the first dummy buttons 301 to 303, and the second dummy button image 312 (see FIG. 38A). Of the third dummy button image 313 (see FIG. 38C) and the third dummy button image 313 (see FIG. 38C), an image predetermined according to the acquired random number value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a formation completion display image (step S305). .. The display time of the FI image 321 can be changed as appropriate.

In the present embodiment, the first to third dummy button images 311 to 313 are images suggesting that the lottery result may be a hit when displayed, and the first dummy button image 311 and the second dummy button image. The possibility of hitting is high in the order of 312 and the third dummy button image 313.

Further, if 0.5 seconds have not elapsed from the start of the button effect (display of the FI image 321) (“NO” in step S304), the sub-control means again performs step S304.

When displaying the first dummy button image 311, the second dummy button image 312, and the third dummy button image 313, the character image "press!" Is used as a formation completion effect (hereinafter referred to as EF) on the background of the image. The EF image 315 including the 315a, the arrow image 315b, and the lightning bolt image 315c is displayed (see FIGS. 38A to 38C). The EF image 315 has each color of normal (white), special 1 (red), and special 2 (rainbow), and is predetermined according to the acquired random number value (see FIG. 32). Further, the button effect sound is output from the speaker 7, and the sounds other than the button effect are muted.

At the same time as displaying the dummy button image, the sub-control means switches the operation button 13 to the enabled state (step S306), and among the first to third dummy buttons 301 to 303, the dummy button of the displayed image faces upward. Then, the motor 305 is driven so as to be visible from the top surface of the operation button 13, and the dummy button unit 14 is rotated (step S307). In addition, the lamp for the dummy button is emitted according to the dummy button facing upward.

Since the first dummy button 301 is normally facing upward, the motor 305 is not driven when the first dummy button image 311 is displayed. Further, although the processing is performed in the order of displaying the dummy button image, enabling the operation button 13, and rotating the dummy button unit 14, the timing may be changed according to the situation at that time and the dummy button to be used.

When the operation button 13 is operated with the dummy button image displayed (“YES” in step S308), the sub-control means determines whether or not the button operation is successful (step S309). Whether or not this is successful is predetermined according to the acquired random number value (see FIG. 32). When the button operation is successful (“YES” in step S309), the sub-control means determines whether or not the second dummy button image 312 or the third dummy button image 313 is displayed (step S310).

When the second dummy button image 312 or the third dummy button image 313 is displayed (“YES” in step S310), the sub-control means performs a success effect according to the displayed dummy button image (step S311). ).

As shown in FIG. 35, the success effect when the second dummy button image 312 is displayed is that the dummy button unit 14 is held at the second button position where the second dummy button 302 faces upward for 7.5 seconds. , The lamp for the dummy button is emitted for 7.5 seconds with the emission pattern corresponding to the second dummy button 302, and the success sound is output from the speaker 7 for 5 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 36, the success effect when the third dummy button image 313 is displayed is a success button image in which the button emits light (see FIG. 39C) and a success EF image in which the surrounding area emits light in red. (Not shown) is displayed for 5 seconds, the dummy button unit 14 is held at the position of the third button with the third dummy button 303 facing upward for 9.5 seconds, and the emission pattern corresponding to the third dummy button 303 is used. The lamp for the dummy button is emitted for 9.5 seconds, and the success sound is output from the speaker 7 for 4 seconds.

Next, the sub-control means displays a successful FO image in a fade-out (hereinafter referred to as FO) period (for example, 0.5 seconds) in parallel with step S310 and step S311 (step S312). When the third dummy button image 313 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36, the arrow image 315b (see FIG. 39C) that emits light after the button operation is displayed.

Then, the FO image (not shown) in which the emitted arrow image 315b gradually disappears is displayed for 0.5 seconds, the success button image and the success EF image are displayed for 5 seconds, and then the success button image and the success EF image are displayed. A FO image (not shown) that gradually disappears is displayed. After that, the button effect processing is finished.

When the second dummy button image 312 or the third dummy button image 313 is not displayed (“NO” in step S310), the first dummy button image 311 is displayed, and the success FO of the first dummy button 301 is displayed. The image is displayed (step S312). When the first dummy button image 311 is displayed, the success FO image is displayed during the FO period, the lamp for the dummy button is emitted in the light emission pattern for FO, and the success sound is output from the speaker 7.

If the button operation is not successful (“NO” in step S309), the sub-control means displays a failed FO image during the FO period, emits a dummy button lamp with a FO emission pattern, and emits a failure sound to the speaker 7. Output from (step S313). In this step S313, when the second dummy button image 312 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 35, the dummy button unit 14 is rotated from the second button position to the first button position in 1.5 seconds.

When the third dummy button image 313 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36, the dummy button unit 14 is held at the third button position for 1 second, and then from the third button position in 0.5 seconds. Rotate to the first button position. After that, the button effect processing is finished.

As shown in FIGS. 39A to 39F, the FO image is an image in which the dummy button image and the arrow image 315b displayed when the operation button 13 is operated gradually disappear, and the first dummy button image 311 and the arrow image. The first dummy button FO images 331a, 331b, the second dummy button image 312 and the arrow image 315b gradually disappear, the second dummy button FO images 332a, 332b, the third dummy button image 313 and the arrow image 315b gradually disappear. The third dummy button FO images 333a and 333b that gradually disappear. The character image 315a and the lightning bolt image 315c may also be FO images that gradually disappear.

As shown in FIGS. 39A to 39C, each FO image 331a, 332a, 333a is a successful FO image when the button operation is successful, and the button is emitting light. Further, as shown in FIGS. 39D to 39F, the FO images 331b, 332b, and 333b are failed FO images when the button operation fails, the buttons do not emit light, and the FO images 331a, 332a are emitted. , 333a has a thinner outline.

The period of the activated state of the operation button 13 is set to, for example, 3 seconds. When the operation button 13 is not operated (“NO” in step S308) and 3 seconds have elapsed (“YES” in step S314) while the dummy button image is displayed, the sub-control means receives the acquired random number value. , It is determined whether or not the button operation is a successful random value (step S315), and if it is a successful random value (“YES” in step S315), the process proceeds to step S310.

Further, regardless of whether the button operation is successful or unsuccessful, if the player does not operate the button for 3 seconds, the result of the button operation may not be notified. In this case, even if it is a random value of successful button operation, the success effect is not executed. Further, the failed FO image may be displayed, or the image at the time of non-operation stored in advance may be displayed. It should be noted that such a configuration in which the result of the button operation is not notified when the button is not operated is not applied to a highly important operation effect such as notifying the winning / failing result of the lottery, and the winning / failing result is directly displayed as the result of the button operation. It is preferable to apply it to an operation effect that is not notified.

On the other hand, if it is not a successful random value (“NO” in step S315), the process proceeds to step S313.

If the operation button 13 is not operated (“NO” in step S308) and 3 seconds have not elapsed (“NO” in step S314), step S308 is performed again.

The time chart shown in FIG. 34 is a time chart when the operation button 13 is not operated during the operation activation period (3 seconds) of the operation button 13, and the operation button 13 is operated during this operation activation period. In that case, the processes shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 are immediately performed.

In the present embodiment, since the FI image is displayed in the period until the button image is displayed, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game as compared with the one in which the image is not displayed in the above period. Further, since the common FI image is displayed, the player does not know which button image is displayed until the button image is displayed, and can have a sense of expectation.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 36 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the button effect, and in this button effect, the FI image corresponding to the dummy button image to be displayed is displayed. The same components as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, 2000 random numbers are provided, and since the jackpot probability differs between the normal mode and the time saving mode and the probability fluctuation mode, the random number values that are "big hits" are different. In the normal mode and the time saving mode, among the 2000 random numbers, the random numbers 1981-2000 are random values that are "big hits", the random numbers 1981-1990 are non-probable variable symbol big hits, and the random numbers 1991-2000 are. , It will be a big hit with a probabilistic symbol.

In the probability fluctuation mode, the random number values 1801 to 2000 are random value values that are “big hits”, the random number values 1801 to 1900 are non-probable variable symbol jackpots, and the random number values 991 to 2000 are probabilistic symbol jackpots. Further, in the normal mode and the time saving mode, the random number values 1901 to 2000 are random value values having "reach". The number of random numbers and the random values for "big hit" and "reach" can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect mode is predetermined according to the acquired random number value. As shown in FIG. 40, in the normal mode, when the random number value acquired when the game ball wins the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b is 1956 to 2000, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started and the effect is produced at the same time. The button effect is executed by the control board 25.

The sub-control means displays an image during the FI period (0.5 seconds) when the button effect is started.

As shown in FIGS. 41A to 41C, the images displayed during the FI period are images (moving images) in which the dummy button images to be displayed are gradually formed, and the first dummy button image 311 is gradually formed. The first dummy button FI image 401, the second dummy button FI image 402 in which the second dummy button image 312 is gradually formed, and the third dummy button FI image 403 in which the third dummy button image 313 is gradually formed.

Each dummy button FI image 401 to 403 has a pattern to be displayed in white, red, and gold, respectively (see FIG. 40).

When the FI period ends, the same control as in the fourth embodiment is performed thereafter, and any one of the first dummy button image 311, the second dummy button image 312, and the third dummy button image 313 is displayed, and the image is displayed. The EF image 315 is displayed in the background of (see FIGS. 38A to 38C). The EF image 315 has each color of normal (white), special 1 (red), and special 2 (rainbow), and is predetermined according to the acquired random number value.

When the operation button 13 is operated while the dummy button image is displayed, the first dummy button FO image 331a is operated during the FO period according to the result of success / failure of the button operation and the displayed dummy button image. , 331b, 2nd dummy button FO images 332a, 332b, 3rd dummy button FO images 333a, 333b are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 40, for example, when the random number value is 1996 (effect No. 38), the red third dummy button FI image 403 (see FIG. 41C) is displayed during the FI period, and the formation completion display image is displayed. The third dummy button image 313 (see FIG. 38C) is displayed, and the red EF image 315 is displayed in the background thereof. Then, when the operation button 13 is operated, the button operation succeeds.

When the button operation is successful, the FO image in which the arrow image 315b gradually disappears is displayed for 0.5 seconds, the success button image and the success EF image are displayed for 5 seconds, and the dummy button unit 14 is placed at the third button position. It is maintained for 5 seconds, the lamp for the dummy button is emitted for 9.5 seconds in the emission pattern corresponding to the third dummy button 303, and the success sound is output from the speaker 7 for 4 seconds (see FIG. 36). Further, after displaying the success button image and the success EF image for 5 seconds, the FO image in which the success button image and the success EF image gradually disappear is displayed for 0.5 seconds.

In the present embodiment, since the FI image is displayed in the period until the button image is displayed, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game as compared with the one in which the image is not displayed in the above period. Further, since the FI image corresponding to the displayed button image is displayed, the player can know which button image is displayed before the button image is displayed, and can have a sense of expectation. ..

Further, which button image is displayed can be known from the FI image, but which type of EF image is displayed is not known until the EF image is displayed, so that the operation of the operation button 13 can be performed. Until the moment when it becomes effective, the player can have a feeling of expectation that the EF image with higher expectation will be displayed.

In the fourth and fifth embodiments, the FI image 321 is displayed at the same time as the start of the button effect, but as shown in FIG. 42, the precursor effect may be performed before the FI image 321 is displayed. ..

For the precursor effect, for example, the dummy button unit 14 is rotated so as to rattle, the lamp for the dummy button is emitted by the light emission pattern for the rattling rotation, and the sound for the rattling rotation is output from the speaker 7. Then, 2 seconds after the start, the dummy button unit 14 is stopped at the first button position, light emission and sound output are stopped, this state is maintained for 1 second, and then the FI image 321 is displayed for 2.5 seconds. During the display period of the FI image 321 the dummy button unit 14 is slowly rotated once, the lamp for the dummy button is blinked in white at high speed, and a dedicated sound is output from the speaker 7. The above-mentioned production contents and time can be changed as appropriate.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment, the button effect for operating the operation button 13 is executed a plurality of times. The same components as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 43A, when the acquired random number value is a predetermined random number value, the variable display is started, and when the reach state (two of the three numbers to be variable displayed are stopped at the same number) is reached. The sub-control means displays a fragment image 500 in which a plurality of fragments are collected on the liquid crystal display device 36.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43B, the first dummy button image 311 is formed by the fragment image 500, and the first dummy button image 311 moves along the movement locus indicated by the alternate long and short dash line to the second dummy button image 312. The first effect image 501 that changes and rides on, for example, a lump of water is displayed. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to the disabled state. The disabled state of the operation button 13 is a state in which the pressing operation is possible, but the operation signal is not input to the effect control board 25 even if the operation button 13 is operated.

As shown in FIG. 43C, when the second dummy button image 312 moves to a predetermined position and rides on a water mass, the sub-control means displays the character image 510 "press!" And operates the operation button. 13 is switched to the enabled state. In this state, when the player operates the operation button 13, as shown in FIG. 44A, the sub-control means moves the second dummy button image 312 into, for example, a water mass, stops, and then shows FIG. 44B. As shown, the first expectation image 511 "CHANGE!" Is displayed.

When the dummy button image moves into the water mass and stops, the button effect is performed again. Even if the dummy button image moves into the water mass and stops, the button effect may not be performed again.

After displaying the first expectation degree image 511, the sub-control means displays the second dummy button image 312 as shown in FIG. 45A, and the second dummy button image 312 is along the movement locus indicated by the alternate long and short dash line. While moving, it changes to the third dummy button image 313 and displays the second effect image 502 that rides on the water mass. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to the disabled state.

As shown in FIG. 45B, when the third dummy button image 313 moves to a predetermined position and rides on a water mass, the sub-control means displays the character image 510 and activates the operation button 13. Switch. In this state, when the player operates the operation button 13, the second dummy button image 312 moves to the bottom of the water mass, and then, as shown in FIG. 45C, the second expectation image 512 called "BIG CHANCE!" Is displayed. If the dummy button image moves to the bottom of the water mass, the button effect will not be performed again.

In the present embodiment, the first to third dummy button images 311 to 313 are images suggesting that the lottery result may be a hit when displayed, and the first dummy button image 311 and the second dummy button image. The possibility of hitting is high in the order of 312 and the third dummy button image 313. For example, when the third dummy button image 313 is displayed, the rainbow EF image (if it is displayed, the hit is confirmed) is displayed when the operation button 13 is switched to the enabled state. The probability is higher than when the first and second dummy button images 311, 312 are displayed. Further, when the second dummy button image 312 is displayed, the probability that the rainbow EF image is displayed is higher than when the first dummy button image 311 is displayed.

Further, during the period in which the operation button 13 is disabled, the change from the first dummy button image 311 to the second dummy button image 312 and the change from the second dummy button image 312 to the third dummy button image 313 are replaced. The color may change with the same dummy button image. For example, even in the same dummy button image, if it is displayed in the order of white, red, and gold, the possibility of hitting is high, and the color of the dummy button image is white during the period when the operation button 13 is disabled. Change from red to red, change from white to gold, change from red to gold.

In the present embodiment, the first and second expectation images 511, 512 are images suggesting that the lottery result may be a hit when displayed, and the first expectation image 511 and the second expectation image are In the order of 512, the possibility of winning increases.

In the button effect performed twice, the dummy button image and the expectation degree image, which are more likely to be hit, are displayed in the second time than in the first time.

The number of button effects can be changed as appropriate as long as it is two or more times (multiple times).

In the present embodiment, the first dummy button image 311 changes to the second dummy button image 312 during the button invalidation period in the first button effect, and the second dummy button is changed to the second dummy button image 312 in the button invalidation period in the second button effect. The image 312 is changed to the third dummy button image 313, but the first dummy button image 311 is displayed during the button invalidation period in the first button effect, and the button is invalidated in the second button effect. The first dummy button image 311 may be changed to the second dummy button image 312 during the period.

When the first dummy button image 311 is displayed during the button invalidation period, it is easier to display the first dummy button image 311 than the second dummy button image 312 at the same time as the operation button 13 is enabled, and the button invalidation period. When the first dummy button image 311 is changed to the second dummy button image 312, the operation button 13 is enabled and at the same time, the second dummy button image 312 is made easier to display than the first dummy button image 311. Is preferable. It should be noted that the term "easy to display" includes the case where it is always displayed.

[7th Embodiment]
In the seventh embodiment, the enable / disable state of the operation button 13 in the button effect is notified.

As shown in FIG. 46A, when the reach state is reached, the sub-control unit displays the fragment image 500 in which a plurality of fragments are collected on the liquid crystal display device 36. Then, as shown in FIG. 46B, the first dummy button image 311 is formed by the fragment image 500, and the first dummy button image 311 moves along the movement locus indicated by the alternate long and short dash line to the second dummy button image 312. The first effect image 501 that changes and rides on, for example, a lump of water is displayed. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to the disabled state and displays the first effect image 501 in black and white.

As shown in FIG. 46C, when the second dummy button image 312 moves to a predetermined position and rides on a water mass, the sub-control means displays the character image 510 "press!" And operates the operation button. 13 is switched to the enabled state, and the second dummy button image 312 and the water mass image are displayed in color. After that, when the operation button 13 is enabled, the image is displayed in color.

When the player operates the operation button 13 in a state where the second dummy button image 312 and the water mass image are displayed in color, the sub-control means, as shown in FIG. 47, the second dummy button image 312 is, for example, water. After moving to the inside of the mass and stopping, the first expectation image 511 (see FIG. 44B) of "CHANGE!" Is displayed.

When the dummy button image moves into the water mass and stops, the button effect is performed again. Even if the dummy button image moves into the water mass and stops, the button effect may not be performed again.

After displaying the first expectation degree image 511, the sub-control means displays the second dummy button image 312 as shown in FIG. 48A, and the second dummy button image 312 is along the movement locus indicated by the alternate long and short dash line. While moving, it changes to the third dummy button image 313 and displays the second effect image 502 that rides on the water mass. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to the invalid state, and displays the second effect image 502 in black and white.

As shown in FIG. 48B, when the third dummy button image 313 moves to a predetermined position and rides on a water mass, the sub-control means displays the character image 510 and activates the operation button 13. Switching, the third dummy button image 313 and the water mass image are displayed in color.

When the player operates the operation button 13 with the third dummy button image 313 and the water mass image displayed in color, the second dummy button image 312 moves to the bottom of the water mass, and then "BIG CHANCE! The second expectation image 512 (see FIG. 45C) is displayed. If the dummy button image moves to the bottom of the water mass, the button effect will not be performed again.

In the seventh embodiment, as in the sixth embodiment, the first to third dummy button images 311 to 313 are images suggesting that the lottery result may be a hit when displayed, and the first dummy The possibility of hitting is high in the order of the button image 311, the second dummy button image 312, and the third dummy button image 313.

Further, during the period in which the operation button 13 is disabled, the change from the first dummy button image 311 to the second dummy button image 312 and the change from the second dummy button image 312 to the third dummy button image 313 are replaced. The display mode (for example, size, orientation, etc.) may be changed with the same dummy button image. For example, even if the same dummy button image is displayed, if it is displayed in the order of small size, medium size, and large size, the possibility of hitting is high, and the operation button 13 is in the disabled state, and the dummy button image is displayed. Change the size from small size to medium size, change from small size to large size, change from medium size to large size.

In the seventh embodiment, as in the sixth embodiment, the first and second expectation images 511 and 512 are images suggesting that the lottery result may be a hit when displayed, and the first expectation. The second expectation image 512 is more likely to be a hit than the degree image 511.

When the operation button 13 is in the disabled state, the image is displayed in black and white, and when the operation button 13 is in the enabled state, the image is displayed in color. However, the color tone may be different between the disabled state and the enabled state, for example. It may be displayed in white in the disabled state and displayed in red in the enabled state. Further, the size of the image may be different instead of or in addition to the different color tones. For example, the dummy button image to be displayed together with the character image "press" is displayed larger than the dummy button image displayed in the effect image.

In the sixth and seventh embodiments, the dummy button image is placed on the water mass (successful movement) in the first button effect, but the dummy button image is not placed on the water mass (movement). Failure) may be done. In the case of this movement failure, the button effect ends at this point, the character image 510 is not displayed, and even if the operation button 13 is operated, the first expectation degree image 511 is not displayed.

The button effects of the fourth to seventh embodiments can be executed as long as the variable display is in progress, and may be executed a plurality of times.

In the 4th to 7th embodiments, one operation button and a dummy button unit can execute three types of operation modes, but a plurality of operation buttons having different shapes or sizes are provided to correspond to each of them. An image for directing may be displayed.

Although the pachinko gaming machine has been described above as the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and is referred to as a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrange ball machine, an enclosed gaming machine, and a feather machine. It can also be applied to pachinko machines and the like.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decorative plate 5 Front door 6 Glass plate 7 Speaker 8 Frame decorative LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launch device 11 Upper storage plate 12 Lower storage plate 12a Lower storage plate full sensor 13 Operation button 14 Dummy button unit 15a Ball lending button 15b Return button 16 Back mechanism board 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball payout device 20 Door open sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Directive control board 25a Directive control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power supply board 28a Power supply board case 29 Payout control board 29a Payout control board Case 30 Launch control board 31 Volume switch 32 Abnormality notification LED
33 Stage member 34a Center decorative body 34b Left corner decorative body 34c Right corner decorative body 35 Board decoration LED
36 LCD display device 37a, 37b Movable accessory 38a 1st special symbol start port 38b 2nd special symbol start port 38c 1st start winning opening sensor 38d 2nd start winning opening sensor 39 Grand winning device 39a Large winning opening sensor 40 Ordinary symbol Starting gate 40a Starting gate passing sensor 41 Windmill 42 General winning opening 42c General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out Ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 300 Unit body 300 Unit body 300a Rotating shaft 301-303 1st to 3rd dummy buttons 305 Motors 313-1313 1st to 3rd dummy buttons Image 315 EF image 315a Character image 315b Arrow image 315c Lightning Image 321 FI image 331a, 331b 1st dummy button FO image 332a, 332b 2nd dummy button FO image 333a, 333b 3rd dummy button FO image 401-403 1st to 3rd dummy button FI image 500 Fragment image 501,502 1, 2nd production image 510 Character image 511 and 512 1st and 2nd expectation image

Claims (1)

A lottery means for drawing lots when certain conditions are met,
A variable display means that can display multiple patterns in a variable manner,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An effect executing means capable of executing an operation effect related to the operation means, and an effect executing means.
It is provided with a switching means capable of switching between a detection invalid state in which the operation detection of the operation means is invalid and a detection valid state in which the operation detection is valid.
The effect executing means is
A guidance notification means capable of executing at least a first guidance notification suggesting to the player to switch to the detection valid state and a second guidance notification different from the first guidance notification during the detection invalid state. When,
During the detection enabled state, at least the first operation notification that displays the first operation instruction image for prompting the player to operate the operation means and the first operation instruction image of the first operation notification are displayed. without displaying a second operation notification and capable of executing operations informing means for displaying a different second operation instruction image with the first operation instruction image,
Equipped with
The effect executing means is
After the first guidance notification is executed by the guidance notification means, the voice output other than the operation effect is muted at the timing when the operation notification means executes the first operation notification.
After the second guidance notification is executed by the guidance notification means, the voice output other than the operation effect is muted at the timing when the second operation notification is executed by the operation notification means.
The operation notification means is
A second special operation notification that can execute the first special operation notification that displays the first special instruction image in place of the first operation notification and displays the second special instruction image in place of the second operation notification. Feasible and
When the first guidance notification is performed by the guidance notification means, the second operation instruction image that can be displayed by the operation notification means in the second operation notification and the second special operation notification that can be displayed by the operation notification means can be displayed. without any of the two special instruction image display, one of the first special instruction image that can be displayed on the display can be the first operation instruction image and the first special operation notified by the first operation notification One can be displayed ,
When the second guidance notification is performed by the guidance notification means, the first operation instruction image that can be displayed by the operation notification means and the first special operation notification that can be displayed by the operation notification means. 1 special instructions without any display of the image, one of said second operation notification can be displayed in a second operation instruction image can be displayed in the second special operating notifying a second special instruction image A game machine characterized by being able to display one side.

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