JP2019111277A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase a range of change of performance contents to be executed according to operation by a player.SOLUTION: A performance control board 320 can execute a performance corresponding to operation that corresponds to the operation as a push button PB and a control lever LV are operated when a prescribed condition is satisfied. The push button PB and the control lever LV are provided with flexible deformation parts JHpb, JHlv whose shapes change three-dimensionally in an operated part. The flexible deformation parts JHpb, JHlv are provided with outer sheath member PBa, LVa, elastic members PBb, LVb, and three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE 1 to 7, 3DSE11. The performance control board 320 determines an operation state according to deformation states of the elastic members PBb, LVb, a deformation direction, and output signals reflecting a quantity of deformation, and executes performance corresponding to operation in the case that performance data DXn6 corresponding to operation exists in the performance data DH, DM, DV, and then executes the performance corresponding to operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known in which an effect button is provided with an operation force detection sensor, and according to the level of operation force of the effect button, an expected degree display pattern is selected to change the effect contents (patented Literature 1).

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

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that only a change in the contents of presentation according to the level of the operation level is given.

  An object of the present invention is to widen the range of change in the contents of effects to be executed in response to the operation of the operation means by the player.

The gaming machine according to the present invention made to achieve the above object is a gaming machine capable of variable display of symbols and having a privilege when a predetermined lottery is won, and the command from the effect control means Accordingly, the game player is provided with rendering means for performing various effects according to the present invention, and operation means capable of being operated by the player, and the production control means is triggered when the operating means is operated when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized in that the operation corresponding presentation corresponding to the operation can be executed, and the following configuration is also provided.
(1) A three-dimensional deformation detection means for detecting a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion as well as providing a flexible deformation portion capable of a three-dimensional shape change in the operated portion of the operation means The effect control means may be configured as a means capable of reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion and performing the operation corresponding effect.

  As three-dimensional deformation in the flexible deformation portion, it is possible to cite dents, swells, distortions, twists, bends and the like. According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the soft deformation portion is provided in the operated portion of the operation means, the player operates the operation means so as to cause a three-dimensional shape change in the soft deformation portion. Can. The three-dimensional shape change generated in the flexible deformation portion is detected by the three-dimensional deformation detection means, and the effect control means executes the operation corresponding rendering by reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion it can. As a result, not only linear operations such as strength of operation, but also various operations such as generating three-dimensional shape changes such as dents, bumps, distortions, twists, and bends in the flexible deformation portion are possible, A variety of operation-responsive effects can be performed for a minute.

Here, the gaming machine of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(2) The flexible deformation portion is provided with a three-dimensionally deformable elastic member following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion, and the three-dimensional deformation detection means is a member of the elastic member. The effect control means may output a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, the deformation direction, and the deformation amount, and the effect control means reflects the deformation location, the deformation direction, and the deformation amount of the elastic member to perform the operation corresponding to the operation Being configured as a means by which

  The flexible deformation portion may be configured as an integral elastic member, or a separate elastic member may be fitted as a solid on the surface side and the inner side in the flexible deformation portion. In the case of the latter, elastic members of different types on the surface side and the inner side, for example, elastic members colored on the surface side, and an elastic member having light transparency or light diffusivity on the inner side can also be configured. The material itself of the elastic member on the surface side and the elastic member on the inner side is not limited to the same material, as long as it can be deformed three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion. The elastic member capable of three-dimensional deformation following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation part may press the surface of the flexible deformation part with a finger to cause a partial dent or partial swelling, or a palm When applied and twisted to produce an overall distortion or twist, a three-dimensional deformation follows this. In addition, if the flexible deformation portion is provided with a grip rod that is continuous, three-dimensional deformation that follows the operation of pulling and pushing the grip rod in various directions and bending the flexible deformation portion in various directions is Alternatively, the elastic member may be formed. If such an operation is stopped, the flexible deformation portion returns to the original state by the restoring force of the elastic member itself. As such elastic members capable of three-dimensional deformation, there can be mentioned foam urethane, silicone rubber, silicone rubber sponge, silicone gel, foam latex, and other foamable flexible materials. Since the three-dimensional deformation detection means is constituted by means capable of outputting a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, deformation direction, and deformation amount of the elastic member, dents, swells, distortions, twists, bending, etc. as described above It is possible to output a detection signal required to identify a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion of Then, the effect control means is a deformation point, a deformation direction, and a deformation amount of the elastic member, in other words, a three-dimensional shape change of the soft deformation portion such as dent, swell, distortion, twist, and bending in the soft deformation portion. It is possible to execute a variety of operation response effects that reflect the

The gaming machine of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(3) A three-dimensional shape change specifying means for specifying a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion based on a detection signal output from the three-dimensional deformation detection means, the effect control means includes the third order It is configured as a means capable of executing the operation corresponding presentation according to the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion specified by the original shape change specifying means.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(4) The flexible deformation portion is provided with an elastic member which is three-dimensionally deformable and has light transparency or light scattering property following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion, As a deformation detection means, a light emitting means and a light receiving means corresponding to the light emitted by the light emitting means can be separated by a distance and incorporated in the elastic member, and as the light receiving means at least light It has a means capable of outputting a detection signal according to the strength.

  When three-dimensional deformation such as denting, bulging, distortion, twisting or bending occurs in the soft deformation portion, the elastic member is similarly deformed following the three-dimensional deformation. When three-dimensional deformation occurs in the elastic member, the relative positional relationship between the built-in light emitting means and the light receiving means changes, and the distance between them and the incident angle of light to the light receiving means change. Since the elastic member is light transmissive (or light scattering), the light emitted from the light emitting means is generated by diffusion / reflection of light by the elastic member in a state of being filled between the light emitting means and the light receiving means. The light is received by the light receiving means. As described above, as a result of the elastic member also being three-dimensionally deformed following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion, a change occurs in the intensity of light incident on the light receiving means before and after the deformation. Thereby, the light receiving means outputs a detection signal according to the change in the light intensity caused by the deformation of the elastic member. If an elastic member having light transparency is described, the deformation of the elastic member changes the density in the transmission light path from the light emitting means to the light receiving means, and as a result, the intensity of light incident on the light receiving means changes. For example, in the case where the installation position of the light emitting means is pressed with a finger and in the case where the position away from the installation position of the light emitting means is pressed with a finger, transmission from the light emitting means to the light receiving means The change in density of the light path is not identical. Therefore, the three-dimensional deformation detection means can output not only a simple pressing amount but also a detection signal reflecting the pressing position and the pressing direction.

In addition, the gaming machine provided with the three-dimensional deformation detection means in which the light emitting means and the light receiving means are built in the elastic member having the light transmitting property or the scattering property further has the following configuration. it can.
(5) A plurality of light receiving elements are incorporated in the elastic member so as to have mutually different orientations as the light receiving means, and the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion is performed based on the intensity of light respectively detected by the plurality of light receiving elements. Means for specifying three-dimensional shape change specifying means, the effect control means corresponding to the operation according to the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means Being configured as a means to perform the effect.

  Also in this case, the flexible deformation portion may be configured as an integral elastic member, or may be configured to fit separate elastic members on the surface side and the inner side in the flexible deformation portion. In the case of the latter, elastic members of different types on the surface side and the inner side, for example, elastic members colored on the surface side, and an elastic member having light transparency or light diffusivity on the inner side can also be configured. The material itself of the elastic member on the surface side and the elastic member on the inner side is not limited to the same material, as long as it can be deformed three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion. By providing a plurality of light receiving elements having different orientations with respect to the light emitting means as the light receiving means, the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion can be made from individual changes in the light intensity detected by the plurality of light receiving elements. It becomes possible to identify correctly. For example, when urethane foam is used as an elastic member having light transmittance that is three-dimensionally deformed following a three-dimensional deformation state of the flexible deformation portion, and the above configuration is adopted, the light receiving element when the elastic member is deformed (A) change in physical distance, (B) change in luminance of scattered light due to change in light diffusion area, (C) change in normal direction of light receiving surface to light source As these factors combine to change the amount of light detected by each light receiving element before and after the deformation when the elastic member is deformed, the detection signal output from each light receiving element changes before and after the deformation. It is possible to detect the deformation of the elastic member and hence the flexible deformation portion with high accuracy.

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

  According to the present invention, it is possible to widen the range of change of the effect contents to be executed according to the operation of the player.

The pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a front view, (B) is a right view. The pushbutton as an operation means with which the pachinko machine of Example 1 is equipped is shown, (A) is a horizontal sectional view, (B) is a vertical sectional view, (C) is a perspective view of a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor. The deformation | transformation state of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor by pushbutton operation as an operation means with which the pachinko machine of Example 1 is equipped is shown, (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view before operation, (B) is a state where the center was pressed. A longitudinal cross-sectional view, (C) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view in a state where the outer side is pressed from the center, and (D) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view in a state where a slide operation is performed on the whole. The control lever as an operation means with which the pachinko machine of Example 1 is provided is shown, (A) is a longitudinal sectional view, (B) is a perspective view of a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor, and (C) is bent in the left direction. (D) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the state bent in the right direction. The division of the operation content which can be specified by three-dimensional deformation of the operation means with which the pachinko machine of Example 1 is provided is shown, (A) is an explanatory view showing the division of the operation content at the time of push button operation, (B) is operation lever operation It is an explanatory view showing division of operation contents at the time. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an entire configuration of a control device for a pachinko machine of a first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration related to effects of the control device of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. The structure of the control board of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a main control board, (B) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of an effect control board. The structure of the memory | storage part in the main control board of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a special figure reservation memory | storage part, (B) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a fluctuation pattern table memory | storage part. is there. The memory | storage part of the production control board of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a presentation data storage means, (B) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of production data in a fluctuation game, (C) These are schematic diagrams which show the structure of the data for performance corresponding to operation. It is a figure explaining the special figure start process in the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flow chart of operation processing. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation production process in the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flow chart of operation processing. It is a figure explaining the operation corresponding presentation control in the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a block diagram of a control system, (B) is a flow chart of operation processing.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

[1 Overview of the whole game machine]
As shown in FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B), the pachinko machine P of Example 1 includes an outer frame A, a middle frame B, a game board C, a front frame D, an upper ball tray E, and a lower ball tray F. And a launcher G. The outer frame A is a vertical rectangular frame that constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko machine P. The middle frame B is a vertical rectangular frame for setting various game components, and is mounted on the front side of the outer frame A so as to be openable / closable and removable. The game board C is attached to the opening of the middle frame B. The front frame D is assembled to the front side of the middle frame B so that it can be opened and closed centering on the hinge at the left end by the operation of the locking device H. The front frame D is entirely openable and closable with respect to the middle frame B, and comprises a front frame upper portion and a front frame lower portion, and a state in which only the front frame upper portion is opened and closed independently; It is possible to adopt a configuration such as switching between the state in which the lower part of the frame is opened and closed together by the operation of the key on the locking device H. The upper ball receptacle E is a rental ball or a prize ball receptacle, and the lower ball receptacle F is a receptacle for receiving a game ball discharged when the upper ball receptacle E is full, a game ball of a hit, etc. It is. The launcher G is a device for launching the game ball sent from the upper ball receptacle E to the launch rail with a strength corresponding to the handle operation.

  In addition, speakers SP and SP are provided at the top of the front frame. In addition, a liquid crystal display device LCD is provided at the central portion of the game board C, and a drop movable body KDdwn and a pendulum movable body KDswing are provided at the front of the liquid crystal display device LCD. A light emitting device using an LED is also provided. Using these liquid crystal display devices LCD and the like, display effects, sound effects, light emission effects, and movable object effects can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (A), in the game board C, the center character 5 is attached to the center of the game area 10 in which a large number of the game nails 11 and the windmills 12 are implanted. The start winning device 7 is provided. In addition, the special winning opening 15 is installed obliquely downward to the right of the start winning device 7, and a right-handed passage 35 for winning game balls from the right when the special winning opening 15 is opened is provided on the right of the center character 5. The configuration is In addition to the above, the game board C is also provided with an induction rail 17, ordinary winning openings 18a and 18b, an out opening 19 and the like.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the back unit C2 for holding the liquid crystal display device LCD is attached to the back surface of the game board C. The display content of the liquid crystal display device LCD is visually recognized by the player through an opening window C3 provided in the central portion of the game board C. Also, the falling movable body KDdwn and the pendulum movable body KDswing are placed on the back of the liquid crystal display device LCD in such a manner that the liquid crystal display device LCD appears in the space C4 formed between the game board C and the back unit C2. It is attached to the front of unit C2.

  The pachinko machine P1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, includes a push button PB which can be operated by the player and an operation lever LV. The push button PB and the operation lever LV each include, in the operated portion, flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv in which three-dimensional shape change is possible.

[2 operation means]
[2.1 Overview of Push Button]
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the push button PB is a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor that detects three-dimensional deformation inside an elastic member PBb covered by a flexible outer cover member PBa. 3DSE 1 to 7 (hereinafter simply referred to as "3DSE" except when showing individual sensors) are incorporated. The elastic member PBb can be manufactured, for example, of urethane foam, and the outer cover member PBa can be manufactured, for example, of a synthetic leather sheet. Here, the sensor main body 3DSEa of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE has a rectangular parallelepiped shape formed of urethane foam, and the seven sensors 3DSE1 to 7 are concentrically spaced apart from the center of the elastic member PBb. It is installed in an embedded form. The elastic members PBb and the respective sensor main bodies 3DSEa equalize the foaming ratio, and the respective sensor main bodies 3DSEa are in a relationship of being deformed following the deformation of the elastic members PBb.

  The flexible deformation portion JHpb of the push button PB is constituted by the outer cover member PBa, the elastic member PBb, and seven three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 3DSE, and "push down, push up, pick up, etc." Three-dimensional deformation such as dent, climax, distortion, twist, or bending is possible by applying the force of “slip, push, shift, twist, etc.” by “palm”, and removing the applied force again, again, Return to the original shape.

  The seven three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 3 have the same structure and dimensions, and as shown in FIG. 2C, the first area in which the infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to IFLED3 are mounted on the sensor body 3DSEa Connection area connecting KBsea (part as light emitting means), second area KBseb (part as light receiving means) on which five light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 are mounted, and first area KBsea and second area KBseb A flexible substrate KBse provided with KBsec is provided.

  In the first area KBsea, in addition to the three infrared light emitting elements IFLED 1 to 3, a microcomputer, an operational amplifier for performing output amplification for adjusting the difference in sensitivity due to the deformation direction, a regulator for adjusting the operating voltage of the microcomputer, Connectors, resistors, capacitors, etc. are mounted. In the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE, the first region KBsea of the flexible substrate KBse is located on the bottom surface of the sensor body 3DSEa, and is reinforced by the reinforcing plate PLTse. The peripheral circuit may be formed by forming a substrate located on the bottom surface of the sensor main body 3DSEa from a rigid substrate and connecting a flexible substrate including a light receiving element portion and a connection region to this.

  As the infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to IF3, for example, an infrared LED with a low profile and high efficiency at a wavelength of 880 nm is used. As shown in FIG. 2C, the five light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 are installed on the bottom and the side of the light receiving box LRE installed downward at the center of the top surface of the sensor body 3DSEa. The three infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to IFLED3 located on the bottom of the sensor body 3DSEa are arranged diagonally in a line on the diagonal of the bottom of the sensor body 3DSEa. Each side surface of the light receiving box LRE is configured as an isosceles trapezoid whose side is an inverted V shape, and the light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 have mutually different orientations. The light receiving box LRE has a solid structure which is hard to be deformed by hard plastic or the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, the push button PB is made flexible by pushing a predetermined portion with a finger FING or shifting it in a predetermined direction while pressing the palm HAND against the upper surface. The deformed portion JHpb partially dents or shifts as a whole. At this time, the sensor body 3DSEa of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE in a state of being embedded in the elastic member PBb of the flexible deformation portion JHpb deforms following the deformation of the elastic member PBb. As a result, a change occurs in the normal direction of the light receiving surface of the light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 installed on the bottom and side of the light receiving box LRE, and the relative positional relationship between the light emitting element and the light receiving element changes. Specifically, [1] a change in the distance between each light receiving element and the light emitting element, and [2] a change in the normal direction of the light receiving surface of each light receiving element, or both occur. For this reason, when a three-dimensional shape change occurs in the soft deformation portion JHpb of the push button PB, the output voltage of each of the light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 changes.

  [A] The amount of light received by the light receiving surface changes as the physical distance between the light receiving surface and the light source of the light emitting portion shrinks as a factor that changes the output voltage of the light receiving elements SEpht1-5 during elastic deformation of the sensor body 3DSEa. , [B] Compression of the urethane reduces the light diffusion area and raises the brightness of the scattered light. [C] The displacement of the light receiving element changes the normal direction of the light receiving surface to the light emitting part, and the light amount received by the light receiving surface Changes, etc. can be considered. In practice, it is considered that the light amount obtained by each of the light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 changes in combination of these factors at the time of elastic deformation of the sensor main body 3DSEa. The direction of deformation of the sensor body 3DSEa correlates with the change in the amount of light acquired by each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5, and the change in the output voltage output from each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5 is used to deform the sensor body 3DSEa It is possible to detect And such deformation of the sensor main body 3DSEa corresponds to the deformation as the flexible deformation portion JHpb at each installation location in each of the seven three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 7 incorporated in the push button PB. It becomes.

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

[2.2 Overview of operation lever]
As shown in FIG. 4A, the operation lever LV incorporates a three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 for detecting three-dimensional deformation inside an elastic member LVb covered by a flexible outer cover member LVa. ing. The elastic member LVb can be manufactured, for example, of urethane foam, and the outer cover member LVa can be manufactured, for example, of a synthetic leather sheet. Here, the sensor main body 3DSE11a of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 has a cylindrical shape formed of urethane foam, and is installed in a form embedded in the center of the elastic member LVb. The elastic member LVb and the sensor main body 3DSE 11a equalize the foaming rate, and the sensor main bodies 3DSE 11a are in a relationship of deformation following the deformation of the elastic member LVb.

  The flexible deformation portion JHlv of the operation lever LV is constituted by the outer cover member LVa, the elastic member LVb, and the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11, and the force for gripping, pushing, pulling or twisting the grip portion GPlv By adding it, three-dimensional deformation such as bending or twisting in any direction is possible, and when the applied force is removed, the original shape is restored again.

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

  In the first area KBse11a, in addition to the three infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to microcomputer3, a microcomputer, an operational amplifier for amplifying the output for adjusting the difference in sensitivity depending on the deformation direction, a regulator for adjusting the operating voltage of the microcomputer, Connectors, resistors, capacitors, etc. are mounted. In the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11, the first region KBse11a of the flexible substrate KBse11 is located on the bottom surface of the sensor body 3DSE11a, and is reinforced by the reinforcing plate PLTse11. And it is joined to the lower end of operation lever SBlv extended below from grip part GPlv via this reinforcement plate PLTse11. The grip portion GPlv and the operating rod SBlv have a solid structure which is hard to be deformed by hard plastic or the like.

  As in the case of the push button PB, as the infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to IF3, for example, an infrared LED with a low profile and high efficiency at a wavelength of 880 nm is used. As shown in FIG. 4B, the five light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 are installed on the upper surface and the side surface of the light receiving box LRE installed upward at the center of the lower surface of the sensor body 3DSE 11a. The three infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to IFLED3 located on the upper surface of the sensor body 3DSE11a are arranged at intervals in a line in a straight line passing through the center of the sensor body 3DSE11a. Each side surface of the light receiving box LRE is configured by an isosceles trapezoid whose side is V-shaped, and the light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 have mutually different orientations. The light receiving box LRE has a solid structure which is hard to be deformed by hard plastic or the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, the flexible deformation portion JHlv of the control lever LV is obtained by tilting, twisting or twisting the control rod SBlv in any direction as shown in FIGS. Bend or twist in any direction. At this time, the sensor body 3DSE11a of the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11 in a state embedded in the flexible deformation portion JHlv deforms following the deformation of the elastic member LVb. As a result, a change occurs in the emission direction of the light from the infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3 installed in the first region KBse11a of the flexible substrate KBse11, [11] a change in distance between each light receiving element and the light emitting element, [12] Due to the change of the incident angle of light to the light receiving surface of each light receiving element, the relative positional relationship changes, and the output voltage of each light receiving element changes.

  The factors [A], [B], etc. described above for the push button PB can be considered as factors that change the output voltage from the light receiving elements SEpht1-5 during elastic deformation of the sensor main body 3DSE11a. Actually, elastic deformation of the sensor main body 3DSE11a Sometimes it is considered that the light amount obtained by each of the light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5 changes due to the combination of these plural factors. The direction of deformation of the sensor body 3DSE11a is correlated with the change in the amount of light acquired by each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5, and the change in the output voltage output from each light receiving element 3DSEpht1-5 is used to deform the sensor body 3DSE11a It is possible to detect

  In the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE11, the microcomputer can be used to calculate the deformation state so that the deformation state of each sensor can be obtained by arithmetic processing by the microcomputer mounted on the first region KBse11a of the flexible substrate KBse11. Programs and data are registered. The deformation state obtained by the microcomputer is input to the control lever substrate KBlv. The control lever substrate KBlv also includes a microcomputer and the like. The microcomputer of the control lever substrate KBlv is based on the deformation state inputted from the sensor 3DSE 11 and the predetermined judgment standard, in the deformation state of the flexible deformation portion JHlv in the operation lever LV, and in turn, the operation lever LV The operation processing is performed to determine what kind of operation the player has performed with respect to. The program and data for the arithmetic processing are registered in advance in the microcomputer mounted on the operation lever substrate KBlv.

[2.3 Overview of operation status determination]
The pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of variable display of symbols and obtaining benefits upon winning of a predetermined lottery, as will be described in detail later, and a command from the effect control means Are provided with effect means for performing various effects according to the operation means, and operation means capable of being operated by the player, and the effect control means is operated when the operation means is operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The operation corresponding presentation corresponding to the operation can be executed at the opportunity, and the above-described push button PB and the operation lever LV are provided as operation means capable of giving a trigger for the execution of the operation corresponding presentation .

  Further, the push button PB and the operation lever LV as the operation means are provided with the flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv capable of three-dimensional shape change in the respective operated portions. Further, three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 3DSE3 are provided as three-dimensional deformation detection means for detecting three-dimensional shape change of these flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv. The effect control means included in the pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment is configured as a means capable of reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv and performing the operation corresponding effect.

  More specifically, the flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv are provided with elastic members 3DSEa and 3DSE11a which can be deformed three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portions JHpb and JHlv Dynamic deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 3DSE11 include flexible substrates KBse and KBse11 on which microcomputers are mounted so as to output detection signals corresponding to the deformation location, deformation direction, and deformation amount of the elastic members 3DSEa and 3DSE11a There is.

  The deformation state detected by each of the sensors 3DSE1 to 7 output from the seven flexible substrates KBse of the seven sensors of the push button PB is input to the microcomputer provided on the push button substrate KBpb and is used as a judgment standard. It is determined which of the many operation states set from the relationship corresponds.

  The operation state of the push button PB is provided in the push button substrate KBpb so that it can be determined which of the 9 patterns for the pressed portion and the 8 patterns for the shift direction, as shown in FIG. 5A. A calculation program and data such as determination criteria are registered in advance in the microcomputer. Note that the calculation program registered in the microcomputer provided on the push button substrate KBpb is a simple deformation state even for complex deformation states such as "simultaneous occurrence of pressing and shifting" and "pressing of multiple locations" It is configured to be distinguishable from

  As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the operating lever substrate can be determined as to which of the 5 patterns in the bending direction and the 4 patterns in the twisting direction the operating lever LV corresponds. A calculation program and data such as determination criteria are registered in advance in a microcomputer provided in KBlv. The calculation program registered in the microcomputer provided on the control lever substrate KBlv can be specified to distinguish complex deformation states such as "simultaneous occurrence of bending and twisting" from simple deformation states. Configure to

[3 Controller]
[3.1 Overall control unit]
Next, the game characteristics and the like of the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described. First, the control system will be described based on FIG. The special control 1 switch SW1 provided in the start winning apparatus 7 and the special control 2 switch SW2 provided in the second start winning apparatus 27 with respect to the main control board 310 provided with CPU, ROM, RAM, clock, etc. , A common drawing switch SW3 provided in the gate 37, a prize detection switch SW7 provided in the large winning opening 15, a detection signal from the prize detection switches SW11 and SW12 provided in the ordinary prize devices 18a and 18b, and a back unit A detection signal from discharge ball detection switches SW41 to SW43 provided in a ball discharge passage provided at a predetermined position of C2 is input.

  In addition, from the main control board 310, the effect control board 320, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the special view display TKZ, the solenoid SOL7 for opening and closing of the special winning opening 15, the ordinary electric role of the second start winning device 27 A command is output to the object opening / closing solenoid SOL27. The interface board 350 is configured to exchange commands with the payout control board 330. The power supply substrate 360 is configured to supply power to the main control substrate 310 via the power relay substrate 380. Then, the effect control board 320 is configured to output a command to the display control board 370. Further, pressing signals from the lending ball button Q and the card taking out button R are input to the ball lending operation substrate 390, and are input from the sphere lending operation substrate 390 to the payout control substrate 330 via the interface substrate 350. It is a structure. The interface board 350 is also configured to exchange commands with the card unit 500. In addition, data for hole management such as the number of balls to be paid out, error notification, and the like can be performed to the hall computer 400 via the payout control board 330.

  The effect control board 320 outputs a command signal for display effect to the display control board 370 based on the command signal from the main control board 310. In addition, the effect control board 320 outputs, to the signal relay board 410, an instruction signal for executing an audio effect, a light emission effect, and a movable object effect based on an instruction signal from the main control substrate 310. The signal relay board 410 includes a lamp control board 420 for performing light effects for command signals from the effect control board 320, a voice control board 430 for performing audio effects, and a motor control for executing movable body effects. It outputs to IC510 and solenoid control IC520. The movable body is installed in the space C4 between the game board C and the back unit C2 so as to perform a retracting operation, a rotating operation, and the like on the front side of the liquid crystal display device LCD.

  In the effect control board 320, a signal from the push button board KBpb for outputting a signal for specifying the operation state of the push button PB and a signal from the operation lever board KBlv for outputting a signal for specifying the operation state of the operation lever LV are input. It is connected to the.

[3.2 Outline of Control Device Related to Production]
As shown in FIG. 7, when the main control board 310 receives a start winning detection signal from the special view switches SW1 and SW2 and executes a predetermined lottery process to determine a variation pattern, the special view display TKZ To execute the special view variation display. At this time, the main control board 310 starts the display effect etc. in accordance with the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display, and in order to fix the display effect in accordance with the finalization timing of the special figure fluctuation display Output to the effect control board 320.

  The effect control board 320 to which the change command is input from the main control board 310 outputs a display effect command signal to the display control board 370. The display effect command signal synchronizes the start timing and the determination timing of the decorative symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display device LCD performed by the display control board 370 with the start timing and the determination timing of the special diagram fluctuation display on the special view display TKZ. As a result, it is output as a signal synchronized with the fluctuation command signal from the main control board 310.

  The effect control board 320, to which the change command has been input from the main control board 310, also outputs a sound effect command signal, a light effect command signal, and a movable body effect command signal to the signal relay board 410. The movable body effect instruction signal is input from the signal relay substrate 410 to the motor control IC and the solenoid control IC, and executes movable body effect for operating the movable body.

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

  The sound effect instruction signal is output from the signal relay board 410 to the voice control board 430. The voice control board 430 outputs a control current for executing a voice output corresponding to the sound effect instruction signal. The control current is input to the speaker SP, and sound effects are performed.

  The effect control board 320 inputs signals from the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv when predetermined conditions are satisfied, and changes the contents of the effect triggered by the input of the signals, and a plurality of effects Operation corresponding rendering such as determining the branch destination of the rendering having the branching possibility to the is executed. Even if signals are outputted from the push button substrate KBpb and the control lever substrate KBlv in a state where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the control processing by the effect control substrate 320 is not used as a signal for giving the above-mentioned trigger. It has become.

[4 Configuration of control board]
As shown in FIG. 8A, the main control board 310 is a one-chip microcomputer incorporating a main control CPU 310a, a main control ROM 310b, and a main control RAM 310c, an input / output circuit 310d, and other unillustrated crystals. An oscillation circuit etc. are provided. The input / output circuit 310d inputs power through the power relay board 380, and also switches special switches SW1 and SW2, common drawing switch SW3, winning detection switch SW7 for the big winning opening, and winning detection switches SW11 and 12 for the normal winning opening. , A signal from the ball discharge ball detection switches SW41 to 43 is input to the main control CPU 310a, and the effect control board 320, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the special view display TKZ, the special winning opening and closing The one-chip microcomputer is connected to output a signal from the main control CPU 310a to the solenoid SOL7 and the second start winning device opening / closing solenoid SOL27. The main control board 310 is also connected between the delivery control board 330 and the emission control board 340 so that a signal can be input. The main control CPU 310a receives the inputs from the various switches described above and exchanges information with the main control ROM 310b and the main control RAM 310c, and becomes the center of pachinko machines such as prize balls and special symbol lotterys. Execute various processing.

  For this reason, the main control ROM 310b includes a program storage unit 310e for storing a program for the main control CPU 310a to execute processing related to a game, and a "hit determination value" used in calculation processing based on this program A data storage unit 310 f for storing data and the like is provided. The main control ROM 310b further includes a variation pattern storage unit 310g that stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected by the special symbol lottery. The fluctuation pattern indicates a pattern which is a base of a game effect (display effect or the like) between the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the display of the special symbol being determined and stopped. The fluctuation pattern in this embodiment is the fluctuation time (representation time) from the start of fluctuation display of the special symbol to the final display of the special symbol, and the fluctuation contents of the decorative symbol fluctuation game during the fluctuation time Content) can be identified.

  Further, the main control RAM 310c, together with the temporary storage unit 310h serving as a work memory when the main control CPU 310a executes various processes, particularly the result of the special symbol lottery, the result of the normal symbol lottery is limited to a predetermined number. A reserve storage unit 310i for reserve storage is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the effect control board 320 is a one-chip microcomputer incorporating a CPU 320a for effect control, a ROM 320b for effect control, and a RAM 320c for effect control, an input / output circuit 320d, and other unillustrated crystals. An oscillation circuit etc. are provided. The input / output circuit 320d inputs a signal from the main control board 310, the push button board KBpb, and the operation lever board KBlv to the effect control CPU 320a, and outputs a signal to the display control board 370 and the signal relay board 410. , Is connected to a one-chip microcomputer. The effect control CPU 320 a performs processing for executing a game effect based on a signal input from the main control board 310. Further, the effect control CPU 320a inputs signals from the push button substrate KBpb and the operation lever substrate KBlv when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and executes the operation corresponding effect triggered by the input of the signal. In addition, only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a signal is requested from the effect control board 320 to the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv, and a reply to the request is an opportunity to execute the above-mentioned operation corresponding to the action. It may be configured to

  Therefore, the program control unit 320e for storing the program for the CPU 320a for effect control to execute the processing relating to the game effect is stored in the effect control ROM 320b, and the “determination for selection of effect content used in the arithmetic processing using this program A data storage unit 320 f for storing data such as “value” is provided. The main control ROM 320 b further includes an effect data storage unit 320 g storing a plurality of types of effect data for various effects selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern input from the main control substrate 310. Further, in the effect control RAM 320c, together with the temporary storage unit 320h serving as a work memory when the effect control CPU 320a executes various processes, the prefetch storage unit 320i stores the result of the special symbol lottery by prefetching. It is equipped.

  In the present embodiment, the payout control board 330, the emission control board 340, the effect display control board 370, the signal relay board 410, the lamp control board 420, the voice control board 430, the MT control IC 510, the solenoid control IC 520, the push button board KBpb, The operation lever substrate KBlv, the three-dimensional deformation detection sensor 3DSE, and the flexible substrates KBse and KB11se of the 3DSE 11 are also configured by a one-chip microcomputer in the same manner as the main control substrate 310 and the effect control substrate 320.

  In the pachinko machine P1 of this embodiment, the main control CPU 310a of the main control board 310 is a program stored in advance in the main control ROM 310b in response to the input of a signal through the input / output circuit 310d. The main control RAM 310c is temporarily stored or held using data and the like, and processing for outputting a signal to the effect control board 320 or the like via the input / output circuit 310d is executed.

  In the pachinko machine P1 of this embodiment, the effect control CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 is a program stored in advance in the effect control ROM 320b when a signal is input via the input / output circuit 320d. Perform temporary storage and hold storage in the effect control RAM 320 c using data and the like, and execute processing for outputting a signal to the effect display control board 370 and the signal relay board 410 via the input / output circuit 320 d Plays an overall role in controlling display effects, sound effects, light emission effects, and movable object effects, and includes a display control board 370, a signal relay board 410, a lamp control board 420, a voice control board 430, a motor control IC 510, and The solenoid control IC 520 is in a relationship to execute a specific effect. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect control board 320 also executes the operation corresponding effect triggered by the input of signals from the push button board KBpb and the operation lever board KBlv. In relation to the present invention, not only the effect control board 320 but also the display control board 370, the signal relay board 410, the lamp control board 420, the voice control board 430, the motor control IC 510 and the solenoid control IC 520 The liquid crystal display device LCD, the speaker SP, the LED substrate, the motor MT, and the solenoid SOL correspond to effect means for executing various effects.

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

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

  The “big hit determination value” to be compared with random number 1 is stored in the ROM of the main control board 310. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is set to have different probabilities in the non-probable state (low probability) and the positive state (high probability). This jackpot probability is common to Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2.

  When random number 1 becomes "big hit", the number of big winning opening opening rounds during special game is "2 round (2R)", "7 round (7R)", "15 round (7)" by big hit type distribution by random number 2 15R) etc.

  Besides, in the distribution by random number 2, even if the number of rounds for "big hit" is 15 times, (1) "long opening action" which opens big winning opening 15 over 30 seconds is made 15 times as one round The special game mode to be executed, (2) up to a round (for example, 7 rounds) in the middle is constituted by a round of "long opening operation", the remaining rounds are for a short time (for example, several seconds or 1 second) Configuration to distribute to any of the special game mode consisting of the "short time opening operation" which opens / closes only, and the special game mode consisting of the (3) 15 rounds all of the above "short time opening operation" It can also be done.

  Alternatively, it switches from "high probability" to "low probability (normal probability)" when "ST type" giving definite variation of specified number of times or giving definite variation to all winning symbols while winning the fall condition It can also be a "fall lottery type". In this kind of special game, furthermore, the number of times of support of the ordinary electric role in the "time-saving game" after the special game is set to 20 times, 40 times, 60 times, 80 times, 100 times and more. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which “perform classification determination” for distributing to any of

  The jackpot type (including the number of times of shorting) that can be distributed by such a random number 2 can be set differently in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and further, it is determined to which kind of jackpot The classification distribution probability can be made different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

  In the present embodiment, for random number 1, the probability of entering the probability probability, the number of times of time reduction, and the number of rounds in the case where "big hit" in special figure 2 is "big hit" in special figure 1 The distribution probability is set for the random number 2 so that the release mode etc. is more advantageous. The random number 2 is substantially meaningless when the random number 1 is “off”.

  The random number 3 is used to determine the presence or absence of the "reach out" in the special drawing start process described later when the random number 1 is "out". When the random number 1 is "hit", the reach effect is to be executed, so the random number 3 is substantially meaningless.

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

[6 storage unit of effect control board (effect data)]
In the effect control board 320, effect data for sound effect, display effect, light emission effect, and movable object effect are stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data storage unit 320g of the effect control ROM. In this effect data storage unit 320g, as shown in FIG. 10A, the effect data during the special symbol change game is played during the fluctuation game effect data DH, and the big hit during the big hit game is with the effect data DV. The demonstration data DM during demonstration to be executed during the demonstration are stored. Also stored is decorative symbol variation effect data DKZ for displaying a decorative symbol variation game according to a variation pattern executed in the special figure variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the variation game in-progress data DHn includes background display data (DHn1), character display data (DHn2), light emission effect data (DHn3), voice effect data (DHn4), It is a combination of the movable body effect data (DHn5) and the operation corresponding effect data (DHn6). Note that among the effects DHn1 to DHn6 in the variation game in-progress data DHn, for example, when the effect corresponding to the operation is not performed, the DH n6 is blank data.

  If the operation-corresponding effect data DHn6 is not blank data, as shown in FIG. 10C, [DHn 6-01: operation 01 corresponding effect], [DHn 6-02: operation 02 corresponding effect], ..., [DHn 6- As in ZZ: Effect corresponding to operation ZZ], one or more operation corresponding effect data can be registered.

  This is because, in the present embodiment, as described based on FIG. 5A, the operation state of the push button PB is not limited to mere ON / OFF and several levels of pressing depth, and the pressing position 9 Pattern, shift pattern direction 8 patterns, "a simultaneous occurrence of pressing and shifting", "pressing at multiple points", etc., extremely diverse operation states including complex deformation states are various deformation states of the flexible deformation member JHpb It is because the structure which distinguishes from is adopted.

  Similarly, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5B, the operating state of the operating lever LV is not merely ON / OFF, but five patterns in the bending direction and four patterns in the strength and weakness in the twisting direction. Furthermore, this is because a configuration is adopted in which extremely diverse operating states including complex deformation states such as “simultaneous occurrence of bending and twisting” are distinguished from various deformation states of the flexible deformation member JHpb.

  Moreover, all the cases where the operation corresponding rendering data DHn6 exist, do not have data as [DHn6-01], [DHn6-02], ..., [DHn6-ZZ], for example, a certain operation corresponding rendering Data DHn6 is [DHn6-01], [DHn6-05], and other operation correspondence effect data DHn6 is [DHn6-05], [DHn6-06], [DHn6-07], etc. Data can be registered so as to be configured to execute a specific operation response rendering only when a deformation state corresponding to a specific operation state among the distinguishable deformation states is detected.

  The jackpot middle effect data DV is provided with DV1, DV2,... According to the jackpot type. Similarly, the demonstration data DM is provided with a plurality of patterns for demo 1 (DM 1), demo 2 (DM 2),. As with the variation game in-progress data DH shown in FIGS. 10 (B) and 10 (C), these jackpot effect data DV and demonstration effect data DM are also for background display data (DVn1, DMn1) to operation corresponding effect data. It is comprised by the combination of (DVn6, DMn6). Hereinafter, in the description common to the variation game in-progress effect data DH, the big hit in-progress effect data DV, and the in-demo effect data DM, it will be referred to as “operation compatible effect data DXn6”.

  The decorative symbol variation production data DKZ is data corresponding to the variation pattern instructed based on the result of the lottery by the main control board 310, such as normal deviation, normal hitting, reach losing, reach hitting, super reach losing, super reach hitting, etc. It is memorized. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol fluctuation effect data DKZa for the normal condition, which is the decorative symbol fluctuation time corresponding to the normal condition fluctuation pattern table 313a for the main control substrate 310, and the fluctuation for the short time condition of the main control substrate 310 A decoration pattern fluctuation presentation data DKZb for a short time state corresponding to the pattern table 313 b is stored in the presentation data storage unit 320 g of the presentation control board 320.

  The display control board 370 superimposes on the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display device LCD according to the background display data DHn1 commanded from the effect control board 320 so that the decorative design fluctuation effect data DKZ corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is displayed. indicate. Further, in this display effect, an effect of overlapping and displaying the character image is also executed when the character display data DHn2 exists.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the variation game in-progress effect data DH is not necessarily in a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern, and, for example, rendering 1, effect 2,. The effect is determined on the side of the effect control board by sorting out a plurality of items. Similarly, the decorative symbol variation production data DKZ is also, for example, one-to-one correspondence with the variation time 1 for the variation pattern 1, but for the decorative symbol variation pattern, decoration 1a for the variation pattern 1, decoration As shown in FIG. 1b,..., The effect is determined on the side of the effect control board by sorting out a plurality of items. The distribution data DH and the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern which can be distributed are easy to be distributed when the fluctuation pattern is a big hit, and it is difficult to distribute the group in the case of disconnection and the reverse group, etc. The distribution probability is set to.

[7 Special process start process in main control board]
The main control board 310 reads out the start reservation information stored in the RAM by the control system shown in FIG. 11A, and causes the special symbol display TKZ to execute the special symbol variation according to the “hit / drop”. Display effects (background, characters, etc.), voice effects, light-emitting effects, movable-body effects, and vibration effects are executed via the effect control board 320.

  The main control board 310 executes a special drawing start process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11B at predetermined cycle intervals (4 ms in the embodiment). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not a game effect (symbol change or special game) is being executed (S210), and when a game effect is being executed (S210: YES), the current process is ended. Do. On the other hand, when the game effect is not being executed (S210: NO), it is determined whether start pending information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM (S220). If the start pending information is not stored (S220: NO), it is determined whether or not the demonstration effect is being executed (S230), and if the demonstration effect is being executed, the processing is ended (S230: YES), the demonstration effect If not being executed (S230: NO), the demonstration control board 320 is instructed to start the demonstration effect (S240).

  If there is storage of the start pending information (S220: YES), it is determined whether the earliest start pending information in the storage order is the special view 1 start pending information (S250). If it is the special figure 1 start reservation information (S250: YES), the special figure 1 storage number N1 is decremented (S260), and the earliest start reservation information (random number 1 to random number 4) in the storage order is read (S270) . Thereby, the storage order of the start suspension information in the storage area in the RAM is updated, and the suspension display implemented via the special view display TKZ or the liquid crystal display device LCD is also updated.

  It is determined whether the random number 1 in the special view 1 start suspension information read in this way matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM of the main control board 310 (S310). In this jackpot determination value, a jackpot probability at the time of non-determination (at the time of low probability) and a jackpot probability at the time of the probability change state (at the time of high probability) are set in advance.

  If the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (S310: YES), "1" is set to the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot fluctuation has occurred (S320). Then, based on the value of the random number 2, the main control board 310 determines a "big hit symbol" to be displayed on the special view display TKZ as a fixed stop (S330). Here, a jackpot symbol is associated with the value of the random number 2 corresponding to the distribution ratio of the hit type for the special view 1 start reservation information. Therefore, the main control board 310 determines the jackpot symbol associated with the value of the read random number 2 in the process of S330. When the jackpot symbol (special image) is determined, one fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined from among a plurality of "big hit staging fluctuation patterns (variation time)" based on the value of random number 4 (S340) ).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination of S310 is negative (when not a big hit), the main control board 310 executes reach effect based on the random number 3 in the special view 1 start suspension information read in S270. It is judged whether it is made to do (S350). In the present embodiment, the main control board 310 makes the determination of S315 based on whether or not the value of the random number 3 matches the reach effect execution determination value stored in the ROM. If the determination result in S350 is affirmative (in the case of performing reach effect), the main control board 310 determines the “disappeared symbol” to be displayed on the special view display TKZ as a fixed stop (S335), and the random number 4 One variation pattern (variation time) is determined from among a plurality of “variation patterns for out-of-reach reach effects (variation time)” based on the values (S345).

  In addition, when the determination result of the reach determination in S350 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control board 310 determines an "out of hand pattern" to be displayed on the special view display TKZ as a fixed stop ( S 338). Next, the main control board 310 determines one fluctuation pattern (variation time) out of the plurality of “variation patterns for fluctuation effect (variation time)” based on the value of the random number 4 (S348).

  The main control board 310 thus determining the fluctuation pattern (variation time) and the final stop design outputs a predetermined signal to the effect control board 320 at a predetermined timing (S360). Specifically, the main control board 310 outputs a fluctuation pattern and a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of the decorative pattern fluctuation, and starts measurement of the rendering time specified by the fluctuation pattern. At the same time, the main control board 310 controls the special view display TKZ to start the special view variation display. Further, the main control board 310 outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special symbol to be a final stop symbol. Thus, the main control board 310 ends the special view start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special view start process, the main control board 310 displays the determined final stop pattern after performing the symbol change corresponding to the change time defined in the specified change pattern. The display contents of the special view display TKZ are controlled. In addition, the main control board 310 instructs the production control board 320 to stop the fluctuation of the decoration based on the fluctuation time defined in the designated fluctuation pattern, and all symbols for displaying the symbol combination in a definite stop Output stop command.

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

  In this special view start process, the memories are digested in order from the one with the earliest memory order. Here, the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment is set to "normal symbol winning probability 0 0" in the normal gaming state, and by the distribution of the jackpot symbol when it becomes the jackpot, a definite change or time reduction is given after the special game ends. If it is done, it is changed to "normal symbol winning probability 1 1".

  As a result, since it is difficult to acquire the special figure 2 start suspension information even if the player strikes the right in the normal gaming state, the player plays a game by left strike while accumulating the special diagram 1 start suspension information. Run a game. As a result, in the normal gaming state, the special view start process proceeds in a mode in which the special view 1 start suspension information is read in accordance with the order of storage and determination and the like are executed.

  On the other hand, when special figure determination becomes big hit, and probability change and time reduction are granted about the game state after the special game end with the big hit, it is easy to accumulate special figure 2 start reservation information using so-called electric Chu support Become. The pachinko machine P of the present embodiment is in a state where it is easy to win a prize in the big winning opening 15 by right hitting a special game during a big hit, and executes navigation display indicating right hitting on a liquid crystal display device LCD or the like. According to the right-handed navigation display, during the special game, the player plays a right-handed game. Then, when a definite change or time reduction is given, the player continues to hit the right according to the navigation display indicating the right hit even after the end of the special game, thereby advantageously playing the game while accumulating the special view 2 start hold information. It can be done. As a result, in the gaming state in which a certain variation or time saving is given, after the special figure 1 start pending information held immediately before the execution of the special game is first digested, the special figure 2 start pending information is read according to the storage order The special drawing start process proceeds in a mode in which the determination is issued and the determination is performed.

  In addition, when starting the gaming state to which the definite variation or the time saving is given, it can also be constituted so that the special figure 2 start reservation information is prioritized and digested. In this case, when returning to the normal gaming state, the special view start process proceeds in a mode in which the special view 1 start hold information is digested after the special view 2 start hold information is not present.

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

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 (B), the change effect process is executed when the special game is not in progress and it is not in the demonstration display state (S410: NO, S420: NO).

  When the change command is received (S430: YES), the decorative symbol change effect data DKZ and the change game in-progress effect data DH used for the present display effect are determined (S440).

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

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

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

  The effect (D500) based on the variation game effect data DH is terminated when the final symbol stop command is received from the main control board 310 (S510: YES), the fixed symbol in the decorative symbol variation effect is stopped (S520). . The timing of the final symbol stop in this decorative symbol variation display is synchronized with the timing of the special symbol determination on the special display indicator TKZ by the main control board 310.

  When a special game is in progress (S410: YES), the jackpot effect data DV is read out (S550) instead of the fluctuation game in-game effect data DH (S550), and the jackpot middle effect routine is executed (S560). When it is the demonstration display timing (S420: YES), the demonstration data DM is read (S570), and the demonstration routine is executed (S580).

[9 operation corresponding production]
Next, the operation corresponding presentation will be described. The operation corresponding production is the operation corresponding production among the data for production which it reads out in order to execute the fluctuation game production (S500), the big hit inside production (S550), the demonstration during the demonstration (S580) which production control baseplate 320 executes This is an effect that can be executed when the data DHn6 is included.

  The operation corresponding production is performed according to the control system shown in FIG. 13A when the operation data is operated when the effect data DH, DV, DM satisfy the predetermined condition. As, the effect control board 320 executes.

  Operation corresponding to effect control performed by the effect control board 320 is executed when the effect data DH (DV, DM) includes operation corresponding effect data DXn6 as shown in FIG. 13B (S610: YES), not executed if not included (S610: NO).

  If the determination in S610 is "YES", it is determined whether it is time to execute an operation command (S620). The operation command timing is set by the time from the start of the effect (during in the variation game, during the big hit, during the demonstration) during the execution. When the operation command timing comes (S620: YES), the operation command effect is executed (S630). The operation instruction effect is executed, for example, in the display effect or the sound effect such as the character display and the sound output.

  When the operation command effect is executed, clocking is started, and a signal specifying the deformed state is input from the push button board KBpb and the control lever board KBlv before the time out (S640: NO) (S650: YES) The operation state identification process is executed (S700). The operation state identification process is a process of identifying the operation state of the push button PB and the operation state pattern (sometimes a plurality of combinations) of the operation lever LV shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B).

  When the operation state can be specified, it is determined whether the operation state satisfies the operation state prioritized as the operation corresponding rendering data DXn 6 (S 710). Here, as described with reference to FIG. 10C, there may be a case where a plurality of operation corresponding effects are registered in one effect data. Therefore, if S710 is "NO", it is determined whether or not the operation corresponding effect for another operation state is effect data registered (S720). If the operation corresponding to the other operation state is effect data registered (S720: YES), the process returns to S710 to determine whether the other operation state is satisfied. If another operation state is not registered (S720: NO), this routine is exited.

  If the operation state specified in S700 satisfies the operation state registered as the operation corresponding rendering data (S710: YES), the operation corresponding rendering is executed based on the operation corresponding rendering data (S800 ).

  When the operation corresponding presentation is thus executed, it is determined whether the next operation command timing is the set presentation data (S810). If the next operation command timing is set (S810: YES), the process proceeds to S630. If the next operation command timing has not been set (S810: NO), this routine is exited.

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

[10 Configuration, Operation, Effect, and Modification of Embodiment 1]
The gaming machine [pachinko machine P1] of the embodiment 1 is capable of variable display of symbols and a bonus is obtained upon winning of a predetermined lottery. Processing], and effect means [liquid crystal display device LCD, speaker SP, LED board, etc.] for executing various effects according to an instruction from effect control means [effect control board 320], and operations by the player are possible. The operation means [push button PB, operation lever LV] is provided, and the operation control means [push button PB, operation lever LV] is provided when the effect control means [effect control board 320] satisfies a predetermined condition. It is configured to be able to execute an operation corresponding rendering [operation corresponding to effect control processing executed by the effect control board 320] corresponding to the operation when the operation is triggered, and further comprises the following configuration. .
(1) The operated portion of the operation means [push button PB, operation lever LV] is provided with a flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] capable of three-dimensional shape change, and the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11] for detecting three-dimensional shape change, the effect control means reflects the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion Being configured as a means that can execute the operation corresponding effect.

  As three-dimensional deformation in the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], it is possible to cite dents, swells, distortions, twists, bends and the like. According to the gaming machine [pachinko machine P1] of this embodiment, since the soft deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] is provided on the operated portion of the operating means [push button PB, the operating lever LV], the player can The operation means [push button PB, operation lever LV] can be operated so as to cause a three-dimensional shape change in the deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv]. The three-dimensional shape change generated in the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] is detected by the three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11], and the effect control means [effect control substrate 320] It is possible to execute the operation corresponding rendering [operation corresponding production control processing executed by the effect control board 320] by reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of JHpb, JHlv]. As a result, not only linear operations such as strength of operation, but also various operations such as generating three-dimensional shape changes such as dents, bumps, distortions, twists, and bends in the flexible deformation portion are possible, A variety of operation-responsive effects can be performed for a minute.

The gaming machine [pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further includes the following configuration.
(2) The flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] is an elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, which can be three-dimensionally deformed following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv]. 3DSE11a], and the three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11] outputs a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, deformation direction, and deformation amount of the [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a]. The effect control means [effect control board 320] reflects the deformation location, the deformation direction, and the amount of deformation of the elastic member [PBb, LVb] to obtain the operation corresponding effect [the effect control means [effect control board 320]. It is comprised as a means which can perform operation corresponding | compatible production | presentation control processing which the production | presentation control board | substrate 320 performs.

  Alternatively, the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] may be integrally formed with an elastic member, or the elastic deformation member [JHpb, JHlv] may be a separate elastic member as a solid on the surface side and the inner side [skin member PBa , LVa, elastic members PBb, LVb, and sensor main bodies 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] may be fitted together. In the latter case, elastic members of different types on the surface side and the inner side, for example, elastic members colored on the surface side [PBb, LVb], elastic members having light transparency or light diffusivity on the inner side [3DSEa, 3DSE11a] And so on. The material itself of the elastic member on the surface side and the elastic member on the inner side is not limited to the same material, as long as it can be deformed three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion. The elastic member [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE 11a] which can be three-dimensionally deformed following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb] is pressed by pressing the surface of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb] with a finger When three-dimensional deformation follows this, when creating a dent or partial swelling, or twisting with a palm to produce an overall distortion or twist. In addition, if the flexible deformation section [JHlv] has a grip rod [operation rod SBlv] continuous with it, the grip rod [operation rod SBlv] can be pulled or pushed in various directions to make various flexible deformation parts [JHlv] The elastic member [LVb, 3DSE 11a] may be configured to generate three-dimensional deformation in accordance with the operation of bending in any direction. If such an operation is stopped, the flexible deformation portions [JHpb, JHlv] return to the original state by the restoring force of the elastic members [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] themselves. As such elastic members capable of three-dimensional deformation, there can be mentioned foam urethane, silicone rubber, silicone rubber sponge, silicone gel, foam latex, and other foamable flexible materials. Three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11] are configured by means that can output detection signals corresponding to the deformation location, deformation direction, and deformation amount of the elastic members [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a]. It is possible to output a detection signal necessary to specify a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion such as dent, swell, distortion, twist, and bending as described above [flexible substrate KBse]. Then, the effect control means [effect control substrate 320] is the deformation location, deformation direction and amount of deformation of the elastic members [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE 11a], in other words, dents in the soft deformation portions [JHpb, JHlv]. Performs various operation-compliant rendering [Operation-compliant rendering control processing executed by the rendering control board 320] reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] such as swell, distortion, twist, bending, etc. be able to.

The gaming machine [pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further includes the following configuration.
(3) Three-dimensional shape change identification which specifies three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] based on detection signals output from the three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11] Means [push button substrate KBpb, operation lever substrate KBlv], and the effect control means [effect control substrate 320] is specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button substrate KBpb, operation lever substrate KBlv] The operation corresponding presentation [operation corresponding production control processing executed by the production control substrate 320] can be executed according to the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation section [JHpb, JHlv].

  Three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv] may be provided on the three-dimensional deformation detecting means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11] side, or effect control means [effect control board 320 ] May be provided on the side. In addition, as a separate configuration independent of the three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1 to 7 and 3DSE11] and the effect control means [effect control substrate 320], a three-dimensional shape change specifying means may be provided. As the three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button substrate KBpb, operation lever substrate KBlv], for example, a plurality of threshold values regarding the depth of the dent, a plurality of position specification references regarding the position of the dent, a plurality of direction determinations regarding the direction of the dent The detection values of the three-dimensional deformation detection means are set in advance so that the three-dimensional shape change is specified by setting in advance the reference etc. and calculating whether the player's operation corresponds to any of various dents. It is possible to configure the one-chip microcomputer in which the determination criteria for and the determination rule based on the determination criteria are stored in advance. In the effect control means [effect control board 320], the correspondence between the three-dimensional shape change which can be specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv] and the operation corresponding effect is previously made. It may be stored [DHn6-01, DHn6-02, ...]. Thus, the effect control means [effect control board 320] responds to the operation when the operation means [push button PB, operation lever LV] is operated when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to quickly perform various operation-responsive effects [configuration related to DHn 6].

The gaming machine [pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further includes the following configuration.
(4) The flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] is three-dimensionally deformable and has light transparency or light scattering property following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv]. An elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] is provided, and as the three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11], light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] and the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to The light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] corresponding to the light emitted by 3) can be received in the elastic members [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] at a distance, and As the light receiving element SEpht1-5], means is provided which can output a detection signal according to at least the light intensity.

  When three-dimensional deformation such as dent, swell, distortion, twist, or bending occurs in the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], elastic members [PBb, LVb, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] following the three-dimensional deformation. The same kind of deformation occurs in]. When three-dimensional deformation occurs in the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a], the relative positional relationship between the built-in light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] and the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] It changes, the distance between each other, the incident angle of light to the light receiving means, etc. change. Since the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] has light transparency (or light scattering property), it is between the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] and the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5]. The light emitted from the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] is received by the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] by diffusion / reflection or the like of the light by the filled elastic member. As described above, as a result of the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] also being three-dimensionally deformed following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], the light receiving means before and after deformation A change occurs in the intensity of light incident on [light receiving element SEpht1-5]. As a result, the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] output a detection signal according to the change of the light intensity caused by the deformation of the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a]. In the light transmission path from the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] to the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] by deformation of the elastic members, the elastic members having light transmissivity [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] will be described. The density changes, and as a result, the intensity of light incident on the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1-5] changes. For example, even when the installation position of the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IF LEDs 1 to 3] is pressed with a finger and when the position away from the installation position of the light emitting means is pressed with a finger, even if pressed with the same strength, The density change of the transmission light path from the light emitting means [infrared light emitting elements IFLED1 to 3] to the light receiving means [light receiving elements SEpht1 to 5] is not the same. Therefore, the three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11] can output not only a simple pressing amount but also a detection signal reflecting the pressing position and the pressing direction.

The gaming machine [pachinko machine P1] of the first embodiment further includes the following configuration.
(5) A plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht1-5] as the light receiving means are incorporated in the elastic members [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] so as to have mutually different orientations, and the plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht1-5] It comprises three-dimensional deformation detection means [3DSE1-7, 3DSE11] for specifying three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] based on the detected light intensity, and the effect control means [effect The control board 320] responds to the operation according to the three-dimensional shape change of the soft deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means [push button board KBpb, operation lever board KBlv]. It is configured as a means for executing the effect [operation corresponding to effect control process performed by the effect control board 320].

  Also here, the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv] may be made of an elastic member that is integrated as a whole, or in the soft deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv], separate elastic members on the surface side and the inner side [skin member PBa , LVa, elastic members PBb, LVb, and sensor main bodies 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] may be fitted together. In the latter case, elastic members of different types on the surface side and the inner side, for example, elastic members colored on the surface side [PBb, LVb], elastic members having light transparency or light diffusivity on the inner side [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE 11a], and so on. Moreover, the materials themselves of the elastic member [PBb, LVb] on the surface side and the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] on the inner side are not limited to the same material, but three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation parts [JHpb, JHlv] It should be possible to follow three-dimensional deformation. By providing a plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht1-5] with different orientations to the light emitting means as light receiving means, individual changes in the light intensity detected by the plurality of light receiving elements [SEpht1-5] can be obtained. It is possible to more accurately identify three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv]. For example, as described above, urethane foam is used as an elastic member [sensor main body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] having an optical transparency that deforms three-dimensionally following the three-dimensional deformation state of the flexible deformation portion [JHpb, JHlv]. (A) Change in physical distance, (B) Light diffusion area as a factor that changes the output of the detection signal of the light receiving element [SEpht1-5] when the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] is deformed. (C) change in the normal direction of the light receiving surface with respect to the light source, and these factors are combined when the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a] is deformed. As a result of the light amount detected by the light receiving elements [SEpht1-5] changing before and after the deformation, the inspection output from each light receiving element [SEpht1-5] Signal changes before and after the deformation, the elastic member [sensor body 3DSEa, 3DSE11a], thus flexibly deformable portion [JHpb, JHlv] deformation, it is possible to accurately detect.

  As indicated by the push button [PB], a plurality of three-dimensional deformation detection means [three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1 to 3DJ] are provided for the flexible deformation parts [JHpb, JHlv], and three-dimensional The shape change specifying means [push button substrate KBpb] specifies three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion based on detection signals from the plurality of three-dimensional deformation detection means [three-dimensional deformation detection sensors 3DSE1-7]. It can be configured as a means.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to widen the range of change in the contents of the effect to be executed according to the operation of the player.

  As mentioned above, although the Example and modification as the best mode for carrying out the invention were explained, the present invention is not limited to these, and various change in the range which does not deviate from the gist is possible is there.

  For example, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine provided with a push button or an operation lever which causes a player to participate in an effect. Also, as the three-dimensional deformation detection means, a sensor that detects three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion may be used not by light but by magnetism. Moreover, when using light as a three-dimensional deformation | transformation detection means, you may use not only infrared rays but visible light.

  The present invention can be used for a game machine.

7 ... start winning device, 10 ... gaming area, 15 ... large winning opening, 18 ... normal winning opening, 20 ... right-hand passage, 27 ... second starting winning device, 30 ... Center won game, 37 ... gate, 310 ... main control board, 320 ... performance control board, 330 ... dispensing control board, 340 ... launch control board, 350 ... interface Substrate, 360: power supply substrate, 370: effect display control substrate, 380: power relay substrate, 390, ball rental operation substrate, 400: hall computer, 410: signal relay substrate, 420 ... lamp control board, 430 ... voice control board, 510 ... motor control IC, 520 ... solenoid control IC.
P1: Pachinko machine, PB: push button, LV: control lever, JHpb, JHlv: flexible deformation portion, PBa, LVa: outer cover member, PBb, LVb: elastic member.
3DSE1-7, 3DSE11: three-dimensional deformation detection sensor, 3DSEa, 3DSE11a: sensor body, IFLED1-3, infrared light emitting element, SEpht1-5, light receiving element, KBse: flexible substrate, LRE: Light receiving box.
KBpb: push button board, KBlv: control lever board.

Claims (5)

It is a gaming machine that is capable of variable display of symbols and is able to obtain a benefit upon having won a predetermined lottery, which is an effect means for executing various effects according to an instruction from the effect control means, and an operation by the player Operation control means, and the effect control means is configured to be able to execute an operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation when the operation means is operated when the predetermined condition is satisfied Further, a gaming machine characterized by comprising the following configuration.
(1) A three-dimensional deformation detection means for detecting a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion as well as providing a flexible deformation portion capable of a three-dimensional shape change in the operated portion of the operation means The effect control means may be configured as a means capable of reflecting the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion and performing the operation corresponding effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(2) The flexible deformation portion is provided with a three-dimensionally deformable elastic member following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion, and the three-dimensional deformation detection means is a member of the elastic member. The effect control means may output a detection signal corresponding to the deformation location, the deformation direction, and the deformation amount, and the effect control means reflects the deformation location, the deformation direction, and the deformation amount of the elastic member to perform the operation corresponding to the operation Being configured as a means by which The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(3) A three-dimensional shape change specifying means for specifying a three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion based on a detection signal output from the three-dimensional deformation detection means, the effect control means includes the third order It is configured as a means capable of executing the operation corresponding presentation according to the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion specified by the original shape change specifying means. Furthermore, the game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising the following configuration.
(4) The flexible deformation portion is provided with an elastic member which is three-dimensionally deformable and has light transparency or light scattering property following the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion, As a deformation detection means, a light emitting means and a light receiving means corresponding to the light emitted by the light emitting means can be separated by a distance and incorporated in the elastic member, and as the light receiving means at least light It has a means capable of outputting a detection signal according to the strength. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising the following configuration.
(5) A plurality of light receiving elements are incorporated in the elastic member so as to have mutually different orientations as the light receiving means, and the three-dimensional deformation of the flexible deformation portion is performed based on the intensity of light respectively detected by the plurality of light receiving elements. Means for specifying three-dimensional shape change specifying means, the effect control means corresponding to the operation according to the three-dimensional shape change of the flexible deformation portion specified by the three-dimensional shape change specifying means Being configured as a means to perform the effect.