JP2017000516A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of games by performing effective presentations.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: an operation notification for promoting a player to operate operation means; an operation presentation which is performed when the player operated the operation means; and an operation-related presentation which is related to the operation presentation. Operation-related presentation performance means, during a prescribed period before the operation notification is performed, performs the operation-related presentation regardless of an operation of the operation means by the player (fig. 27 (a) to (d)). Operation notification means performs the operation notification (fig. 27 (e)), and operation presentation performance means performs the operation presentation (fig. 27 (f) to (h)).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

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

  Game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines draw lots when a game ball enters the start opening and the start lever is operated, and the lottery results are displayed in a variable display on the screen. doing. When the lottery result is a win, the winning game is performed after the variable display result is in a specific display mode (winning display mode). In this win game, a large amount of game media such as game balls and medals can be obtained, so the player plays a game for the purpose of playing a win game. For this reason, an increasing number of gaming machines increase the expectation of the player's hit by displaying on the screen an effect or a notice that suggests the possibility that the variable display result will be a specific display mode.

  In recent years, an effect button that can be operated by a player is provided, and an increasing number of game machines display various effect images when the player operates the effect button during variable display. For example, in the ball game machine of Patent Document 1, when the operation of the game button becomes valid, a character “button PUSH” and a button image are displayed as an image indicating that the operation is valid. When the player operates at a predetermined timing, “GOOD JOB” is displayed. When the player does not operate at a predetermined timing, “Too Bad” is displayed (paragraphs 0095 and 0096). .

JP 2014-018598 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, even when the lottery result is a win, almost no notice is given until the button image is displayed, and the sense of expectation for the win has not increased. Further, since only one type of button image is displayed, the player cannot have a sense of expectation for winning from the display of the button image.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can raise the interest of a game.

  The gaming machine of the first invention can be operated by a player, a lottery means for performing lottery when a predetermined condition is met, a display means for variably displaying a plurality of pictures based on a lottery result of the lottery means Operating means, switching means capable of switching between an effective state in which operation detection of the operating means is valid and an invalid state in which operation detection is invalid, and prompting the player to operate the operating means in the effective state The operation notification means capable of executing the operation notification, and the operation effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined operation effect when the player operates the operation means in the effective state, and executing the operation notification It is characterized by comprising an operation related effect executing means capable of executing an operation related effect related to the operation effect regardless of the operation of the operation means by the player during a previous predetermined period.

  The second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the operation effect is a first operation effect and a second operation effect suggesting that the lottery result is more likely to win than the first operation effect. The operation related effect executing means can execute a first operation related effect recognizable when the first operation effect is executed when the first operation effect is executed by the operation effect executing means. When the second operation effect is executed by the operation effect executing means, a second operation-related effect that can be recognized when the second operation effect is executed can be executed. .

  A third invention is the gaming machine according to the second invention, wherein the first operation-related effect and the second operation-related effect are the first operation even when the player does not operate the operation means in the valid state. The contents of the effect and the second operation effect can be recognized.

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

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure explaining the various flags set at the time of completion | finish of a special game. A display example of the button effect (1) (first embodiment). Button production (2) time chart. A display example of the button effect (2). Change form of button production (2). The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. 11 (the first half). FIG. 12 is a flowchart (second half) showing special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 11. The flowchart which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 11 (the first half). The flowchart which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 11 (second half). FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory management process in FIG. 10. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation | movement start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the process during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing special electric accessory operation continuation determination processing in FIG. 14. FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side. Button chart (notice A) time chart (second embodiment). The time chart explaining the self-strike of button production (notice A). Button chart (notice B) time chart. The time chart explaining the self-attack of button production (notice B). The flowchart which shows the button input process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the button determination process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the button operation reflection process performed by the sub-control side. A display example of a button effect (3) (third embodiment). Change form of button production (3). Side surface sectional drawing which shows a dummy button unit and an operation button (4th Embodiment). Side surface sectional drawing which shows a dummy button unit and the operation button in a press position. The perspective view which shows a dummy button. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of button production (4). The flowchart which shows the process of button production (4). Time chart from button production start to button image and EF image display. The time chart from button operation of the 1st, 2nd dummy button to FO image display. The time chart from button operation of a 3rd dummy button to FO image display. The figure which shows FI image. The figure which shows a dummy button image and an EF image. The figure which shows FO image. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of button production (5) (5th Embodiment). The figure which shows a dummy button FI image. A time chart from a button effect start to an FI image display when a precursor effect is performed before the FI image display. The figure which shows a guidance alerting | reporting image and an operation alerting | reporting image (6th Embodiment). The figure which shows the image after a button operation, and a 1st expectation degree image. The figure which shows a guidance alerting | reporting image, an operation alerting | reporting image, and a 2nd expectation degree image. The figure which shows the guidance alerting | reporting image (monochrome) and the operation alerting | reporting image (color) which alert | report the valid / invalid state of an operation button (7th Embodiment). The figure (color) which shows the image after button operation. The figure which shows the guidance alerting | reporting image (monochrome) and operation alerting | reporting image (color) changed from a 2nd dummy button image to a 3rd dummy button image.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can be operated by a player, lottery means for performing lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, display means for variably displaying a plurality of pictures based on the lottery result of the lottery means Operating means, switching means capable of switching between an effective state in which operation detection of the operating means is valid and an invalid state in which operation detection is invalid, and prompting the player to operate the operating means in the effective state The operation notification means capable of executing the operation notification, and the operation effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined operation effect when the player operates the operation means in the effective state, and executing the operation notification An operation related effect executing means capable of executing an operation related effect related to the operation effect regardless of the operation of the operation means by the player in a previous predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, in order to prompt the player to operate the operation means (operation buttons described later), the operation notification means (effect control board described later) performs operation notification (for example, display of a button mark).

  The effects executed during the game include an operation effect (for example, a series of notices) and an operation related effect related thereto. First, the operation related effect is executed before the operation notification is executed. Then, when the player operates the operation means, an operation effect is executed. Therefore, by making the operation-related effect similar to the operation effect or an effect in which the playback order is changed, the player's interest can be attracted from an early stage, and the effect of operating the operation means is enhanced.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the operation effect includes a first operation effect and a second operation effect that suggests that the lottery result is more likely to win than the first operation effect. When the first operation effect is executed by the operation effect execution means, the effect execution means can execute a first operation-related effect that can be recognized when the first operation effect is executed. When the second operation effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is preferable that a second operation-related effect that can be recognized when the second operation effect is executed can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, there is a first operation-related effect for the first operation effect, and a second operation-related effect for the second operation effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of winning than the first operation effect. There is.

  The first and second operation-related effects have recognizable contents that the first and second operation effects are executed. For example, since the character A is associated with the first operation-related effect and the character B is associated with the second operation-related effect, when the character A appears at the timing of the operation-related effect, the player subsequently performs the first operation effect. Is recognized as being executed. Thereby, it can be set as a highly interesting production.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first operation-related effect and the second operation-related effect may be performed even when the player does not operate the operation means in the valid state. It is preferable that the content of the second operation effect can be recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the first or second operation-related effect is first executed. However, if the player does not operate the operation means after that, the first or second operation effect is not executed. However, by strongly associating the first and second operation-related effects with the first and second operation effects, the contents of the first and second operation effects can be understood even when no operation is performed. Therefore, the player can predict the degree of expectation and the like from the contents of the operation-related effects regardless of whether or not there is an operation.

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

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

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

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

  An operation button 13 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11 to enable the operation when the built-in lamp is lit. The operation mode of the operation button 13 can be changed by the player pressing the button when the operation is valid.

  Moreover, although not shown in figure, the inter-sand between which the prepaid card is inserted is arranged on the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A ball lending button 15a for borrowing a game ball with a prepaid card or paying out a game ball stored in a member card or the like on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11, and for returning each card from the inter-bed sand A return button 15b is provided.

  By operating the ball lending button 15a, a predetermined number (for example, 125 balls for 500 yen) of game balls is paid out to the upper storage tray 11. The game balls that can no longer be stored in the upper storage tray 11 are sent to the lower storage tray 12.

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

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

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in the drawing, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface is composed of a center decoration body 34a, a left corner decoration body 34b, which are fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with screws or the like. A compartment is formed by a member such as the right corner ornament 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A panel decoration LED 35 is arranged on the center decorative body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, reach, and the like according to the game.

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

  On the upper side of the liquid crystal display device 36, movable hands 37a and 37b having a hand shape are arranged. The movable accessories 37a and 37b operate individually or simultaneously according to the effects in the game and the expectation degree of jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable accessories other than the movable combinations 37a and 37b, but is omitted in the drawing.

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

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

  The second special symbol start port 38b includes an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball can be won. The opening / closing member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery is won. In the following, an apparatus in which the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

  A big prize device 39 is arranged on the right side of the first special symbol starting port 38a. The big winning device 39 has an opening / closing door into which a game ball can enter when it falls to the front side. As will be described in detail later, the big prize device 39 is a special prize device that is opened for a predetermined period in a special game that occurs when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a big win. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in a big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize device 39.

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

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Connected to the main control board 24 are a first start winning port sensor 38c, a second start winning port sensor 38d, a large winning port sensor 39a, a start gate passage sensor 40a, and a general winning port sensor 42a. Reception is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

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

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

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

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

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the effect command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 1, for example, among the symbols “1” to “9”, jackpots with probability variation symbols (for example, symbols “3” and “7”) and non-probability variation symbols (for example, “3”, “ There are two types of jackpots with symbols other than “7”.

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

  The short-time mode is a gaming state that has the same big hit probability as the normal mode, but shortens the time for displaying the variation of the symbols, and the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened more frequently than the normal mode (with electric chew support) , Game balls are easy to start winning. In the probability variation mode, the big hit lottery is performed with a higher probability (for example, the big hit probability is 1/20) than in the normal mode and the short time mode, and there is an electric chew support state.

  A special game with a probable symbol jackpot is composed of, for example, all 15 rounds, and a special game with a non-probable variable jackpot may be a total of 15 rounds, but basically consists of fewer rounds. After the probability variation symbol jackpot is over, the gaming state becomes the probability variation mode. The probability variation mode ends when 50 games are played. The probability variation mode may be a mode that continues until the next big hit.

  Next, the non-probability variation jackpot will be described focusing on the differences from the probability variation symbol jackpot. A special game with a non-probable variation jackpot is composed of, for example, 10 rounds. In addition, after the end, the gaming state becomes the time reduction mode. The time saving mode of the present embodiment ends when 30 games are played.

  Next, various flags that are set after the end of the special game of either probability variation symbol jackpot or non-probability variation symbol jackpot will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, “5AH” is set in the normal power open extension state flag, the normal time short transition state flag, the general probability change transition state flag, and the special figure short time transition state flag. “5AH” means that the flag is on.

  In the case of a probable symbol big hit, “5AH” is set in the special figure probability fluctuation transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probable variable symbol jackpot, since the transition to the probability variation mode is not performed after the special game is ended, “00H” is set in the special diagram probability variation transition state flag. “00H” means that the flag is off.

  Even in the case of a non-probable variation big hit, the electric chew support is provided. Therefore, “5AH” is set in the above-described common-probability fluctuation transition state flag regardless of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol.

  Also, in the case of a probabilistic symbol big hit, “50” is set in the special figure short-time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, and in the case of a non-probable big symbol, “30” is set in the special symbol short-time counter. “0” is set in the special figure probability variation counter. Here, “50” and “30” mean 50 games and 30 games, and “0” means that the game with the special figure probability variation is 0 times, that is, not played.

  The values of the special figure short time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probable symbol jackpot, if “100” is set in the special figure short time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, the mode changes to the 100 probability fluctuation mode after the special game ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a display example of effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specifically, this is a button effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button 13 a plurality of times during one symbol variation display.

  First, the symbol change display disappears, and the display is switched to a slot machine game display (hereinafter referred to as a slot game) as shown in FIG. The display areas 36a to 36c each show a spinning cylinder of the slot machine. Further, stop buttons 50a to 50c for stopping the spinning cylinder are respectively displayed below the display areas 36a to 36c.

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

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

  Next, when the player operates the operation button 13, the display is switched to the display of FIG. As a result, the counterclockwise cylinder of the display area 36a stops, and the stop button 50a and the meter 51a disappear. In addition, since the game is to stop the middle drum of the display area 36b next time, the stop button 50b and the meter 51b are displayed dark, and the stop button 50c and the meter 51c are displayed light.

  Next, when the player operates the operation button 13, the display is switched to the display of FIG. While the middle drum of the display area 36b stops, the stop button 50b and the meter 51b disappear. Finally, since the game is to stop the right turn cylinder of the display area 36c, the stop button 50c and the meter 51c are darkly displayed. Thus, it is easy to see which cylinder is stopped by each operation.

  Conventionally, since the slot machine is awarded a bonus when the “7” symbols are arranged in a straight line, the player may win a big hit if the “7” symbol stops at the upper or lower stage of the right side. The operation button 13 is operated again in anticipation of the occurrence.

  And if a player operates the operation button 13, it will switch to the display of FIG.6 (d). On the right side, the symbol “7” stops in the middle and the character “Sorry…” is displayed, so that the player recognizes that the current lottery was not successful.

  After that, it often returns to the symbol variation display, and the symbol is often stopped in a detachment manner. However, the display may be switched to the display of FIG. In FIG. 6E, “Try Again!” Is displayed in the display area 52, and the second slot game is started. In other words, after a series of button effects, the operation button 13 is operated again.

  It should be noted that if the “7” symbols are not prepared even in the second slot game, the third slot game may be started. As a result, the player can perform a series of button effects again, and has a sense of expectation that “7” symbols will be ready this time. By doing in this way, it can be set as a very interesting production.

  This time, the game was displayed on the slot machine, so the player stopped operating the operation button 13 and the spinning cylinder stopped, and the stop button mark disappeared. However, the effect of the operation changed in shape every time the operation was performed. Various aspects are included, such as what goes on.

  In the button effect described above, the player operates the operation button 13 three times in a single slot game of the slot machine. In addition, the operation is performed 6 times in total in the two slot games and 9 times in total in the three slot games. Since the number of operations is considerably increased, the pachinko gaming machine 1 employs an “automatic continuous hitting function” which has the same effect as a plurality of times of operation by pressing and holding the operation button 13 (details will be described later). .

  For example, when an operation valid period of 1 second is given for one operation, in one slot game composed of three operations, if each operation has an interval time, the total Requires 3.5-4 seconds. Therefore, if the automatic continuous hitting function can be used over the time (for one game), one slot game can be completed with the minimum number of operations.

  You may make it possible to use the auto-hit function across multiple slot games. Thereby, a game can be performed more comfortably. In addition, there is no longer a regular hit for a long time.

  One operation effective period may be provided for each series of operation effects (the effects during one slot game), and conversely, one operation effective period is determined, and the operation button is set between the start and the end. A series of operation effects may be executed several times in response to the 13 operations. If the automatic continuous hitting function can be used during one operation valid period, one or a plurality of slot games can be quickly ended by one operation.

  If the operation button 13 is pressed and the operation means is a lever, the operation amount (for example, the amount by which the lever is pulled) may be determined as a specific operation, and automatic continuous hitting may be started. Further, the number of repeated hits per unit time may be changed depending on the pressing strength and the operation amount.

  The automatic continuous hitting function is not limited to the operation by the player. For example, a function that enables operation input by the player without direct operation can be provided by customization or the like. With such a function, the number of repeated hits per unit time may be customized.

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

  If the “valid section A” of the button valid section is displayed during the symbol change display, the “button long press notice” is performed on the liquid crystal screen. In addition, the “valid section A” includes a “monitor section a” for determining whether or not the operation button 13 is pressed and held.

  When a long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the “monitoring section a”, an advance notice of “notice during button press” is performed as “production A (pressed)”. In this case, the “button long press advance notice” continues until the time of “effective section B” to be described later, and the long press operation of the operation button 13 remains valid. After that, after the “effective section B” ends, the current symbol variation display ends and the lottery result is displayed.

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

  “Press-promotion display” indicates a message such as “Still in time! Press!” And the player who has not operated the operation button 13 in “effective section A” is operated again. This is a prompt display.

  In addition, the period during which “button redisplay” and “press-promotion display” are performed coincides with “monitoring section b” for determining whether or not the operation button 13 is pressed for a long time. When a long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the “monitoring section b”, “suggestion display of lottery result” is performed as “effect B (pressed)”. Then, after the “valid section B” ends, the current symbol variation display stops and the lottery result is displayed.

  On the other hand, if a long press of the operation button 13 is not detected even in the “monitoring section b”, the operation button mark is extinguished again as “effect B (no press)”. In this case, the operation button mark is not re-displayed, and after the “valid section B” ends, the current symbol variation display stops and the lottery result is displayed.

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

  On the other hand, when the player does not operate the operation button 13 at all, the cut-in notice is not executed. However, when it is determined to give a notice, such as in the case of a win, the notice may be given regardless of whether or not there is an operation.

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

  Originally, it starts from a screen (illustration omitted) on which the symbol variation display starts, but after several seconds from the variation start, a “button long press notice” is performed as shown in FIG. Specifically, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are displayed together with the message “Press and hold the button!”.

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

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

  Thereafter, when several seconds elapse, the display is switched to the display of FIG. Here, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are redisplayed together with the message “Still in time! Press!” (“Press-promotion display”). That is, this is an effect in which an operation opportunity is given again to a player who ignores the operation opportunity of the first operation button 13.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 13 (long press), the display is switched to the display of FIG. This is an example of “production B (with operation)”, but a fan 59 and a character 60 in which a message 58 “Maybe?” Is written. A plurality of types of characters may be prepared, and the expectation degree of jackpot may be different.

  Thereafter, when several seconds elapse, the display is switched to the display of FIG. In the middle stage (see FIG. 8 (c)), although it was not in the reach mode, it has a “7” symbol reach mode, so this can be said to be a series of button effects where a big hit can be expected. . In addition, also in the state of FIG.8 (d), when a player does not operate the operation button 13, it finally becomes a display of FIG.8 (f).

  Thus, although the lottery result is not related to the operation of the operation button 13, when the operation button 13 is operated, a variety of effects are performed and the game is highly interesting. Therefore, it is possible to improve the willingness to participate in the game by causing the player to operate the operation button 13.

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

  Specifically, when a long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the “monitoring section a”, an advance notice of “notice during button press” is performed as “effect A (pressed)”. . In this case, the “button long press advance notice” continues until the time of “effective section B” and “effective section C” described later, and the long press operation of the operation button 13 remains valid. Then, after the “valid section C” ends, the current symbol variation display stops and the lottery result is displayed.

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

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

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

  In addition, the period during which “button redisplay” and “promotion of pressing” are performed again coincides with “monitoring section c” for determining whether or not the operation button 13 is pressed for a long time. When a long press of the operation button 13 is detected in the “monitoring section c”, “suggestion display of lottery result” is performed as “effect C (pressed)”. Then, after the “valid section C” ends, the current symbol variation display stops and the lottery result is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the long press of the operation button 13 is not detected even in the “monitoring section c”, the operation button mark is extinguished again as “effect C (no depression)”. In this case, the operation button mark is not re-displayed, and after the “valid section C” ends, the current symbol variation display stops and the lottery result is displayed.

  In this way, by prompting the player to operate the operation button 13 a plurality of times during one symbol variation display, the player who initially hesitated to participate can also participate in the game. Is possible. Although the operation of the operation button 13 has been a long press this time, it may be a normal one-time press or continuous hit.

  The button effect (chance 2 times) in FIG. 7 and the button effect (chance 3 times) in FIG. 9 are preferably performed with variation patterns having different lengths. For example, it is preferable to use the “off variation pattern” of 30 seconds in combination with the button effect of FIG. 7 and the “hit variation pattern” of 40 seconds in combination with the button effect of FIG.

  If the two-button effect is set to start, for example, 20 seconds after the start of the symbol variation display, the remaining variation time is 10 seconds for the “out-of-range variation pattern” and the remaining variation time is 20 seconds for the “hit variation pattern”. It becomes the situation. The operation button 13 is not operated at all. However, when “button redisplay” and “pressing advance notice” are performed in the “effective section C (see FIG. 9)”, the player It can be felt that the variable display is a win.

  In the “valid period C”, even if “button redisplay” and “pressing advance notice” are not performed, there is still a possibility of winning, so the game is played until the final lottery result is displayed. I can enjoy it.

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

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

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

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

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

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in the lottery, and whether or not the random numbers are determined in the order in which they are stored.

  The main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

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

  The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls are won in the second special symbol start opening 38b before the predetermined time elapses. The control signal is sent to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does not do anything and does the normal electric accessory game process. Exit.

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

  As will be described in detail later, when the start winning port sensors 38c and 38d detect a game ball, the start winning port sensors 38c and 38d transmit a ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 receives the ball detection signal. In response, for example, one random number value is acquired from 200 random number values (special symbol lottery), and the effect time and effect mode for the acquired random number value are determined.

  And the main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a manner of winning or losing according to the lottery result after a predetermined time elapses. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

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

  Although details will be described later, when a special symbol stops in a winning manner, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in a detaching manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

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

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

  Here, the ROM 242 stores an effect information table (not shown). This effect information table has an effect time and an effect aspect associated with each of the 200 random values. The main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect time and the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table. The main control board CPU 241 also acquires a big hit determination flag based on the random number value and stores it in the work area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S52.

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

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

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

  If the special figure operation status is set to “02H”, the special symbol is “changing”, and the process proceeds to step S56. Furthermore, when the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, since the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, the special symbol change start process (step S55) performed in a special symbol management process is demonstrated.

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

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

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

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

  In step S75, the main control means sets 00H to the special figure operation status. With this set, the special symbol variation start process ends, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, unless the start winning (game ball winning of S72) occurs, the processing which becomes “YES” in the determination of step S73 repeat.

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

  In step S77, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command toward the effect control board 25. Thereby, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

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

  In step S79, the main control means performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a special figure hit determination process based on the acquired random number value. Also, a process for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the big hit probability is different between the normal mode, the time reduction mode, and the probability variation mode, the random number value that is “big hit” is different. In the normal mode and the short time mode, the random number value 199 and the random number value 200 among the 200 random number values are “big hits”, the random value 199 is a non-probable pattern big hit, and the random value 200 is a probable change. It becomes a big hit in the design. In the probability variation mode, the random values 181 to 200 are random numbers that are “big hits”, the random values 181 to 190 are non-probable variable big hits, and the random values 191 to 200 are probable big hits.

  Further, in the normal mode and the time reduction mode, the random values 191 to 200 are random values that are “reach”. It should be noted that the number of random numbers, the random numbers for “big hit”, “reach”, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. Also, since the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S54), a special symbol changing process (described later) FIG. 11: Branches to step S56). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 11, thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 described later (described later).

  Next, a special symbol changing process performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described.

  The main control means determines whether or not a special symbol accessory operation timer that is a timer relating to the fluctuation time of the special figure is 0, and transmits a “variation stop command” when the timer becomes 0. In addition, various settings at the time of fluctuation stop are performed, but the special symbol operation status is set to “03H” (during the confirmation time). Therefore, in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination will be described later. The process branches to a process during the confirmation time (FIG. 11: Step S57). Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 (described later).

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

  First, in FIG. 13A, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer has reached 0 (step S121). This is a determination as to whether or not the time for displaying the fixed figure has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the process proceeds to step S122, and when it has not yet reached 0, the special symbol confirmation time process ends (see FIG. 13B).

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

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

  When the big hit determination flag is ON (“YES” in step S123), the main control means performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S124). For example, the big hit determination flag is returned to “00H (off)”, and the condition device operation flag is set to “5 AH (on)”. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

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

  If the special figure short time counter is not 0 (“NO” in step S125), the main control means decrements the special figure short time counter by 1 (step S126). Steps S126 to S128 are processing related to subtraction of the number of time reductions.

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

  If the special figure short-time counter is 0 (“YES” in step S127), the main control means performs various settings at the time-short end (step S128). For example, the normal time short state flag and the special time short state flag are each set to “00H (off)”. Then, it progresses to step S129 (refer FIG. 13B).

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

  If the special figure probability variation counter is not 0 (“NO” in step S129), the main control means decrements the special figure certain variation counter by 1 (step S130). Steps S130 to S132 are processing related to subtraction of the probability variation number.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the condition device operation flag is ON (“YES” in step S61), the main control means performs the special electric accessory operation status determination (step S62). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means “big hit start”, and thus the process proceeds to step S63.

  If the special power operation status is set to “01H”, it is “being started special power operation”, and the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric operation status is set to “02H”, the special electric operation is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, it is “special electric operation continuation determination in progress”, so the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special electric operation status is set to “04H”, the “big hit” Since it is “ending”, the process proceeds to step S67.

  Details of the processing in steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Moreover, after these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

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

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

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during special electric operation start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 14: Proceed to step S64). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S142.

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

  Finally, the main control means transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S143). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big hit start interval (fanfare) command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the big hit starting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 14: step S <b> 64) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer has reached 0 (step S151). Specifically, it is determined whether the jackpot start interval time has elapsed or the interval time between rounds described later has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S152, and when it is not yet 0, the special electric accessory operation start process is ended.

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

  In step S153, the main control means stores the special electric accessory operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operating timer. For example, this time, when the probable symbol jackpot is won, the special electric accessory operating time for each round of 10 is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S154.

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

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operating status is set to “02H” (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operating status determination (FIG. 14: step S62), the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 14) is performed. : Go to step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  Finally, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S155). In this process, the main control means sets the solenoid ON / OFF based on the jackpot type, the number of rounds, the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid here is a solenoid that drives the door of the attacker. Thereafter, the special prize opening / closing operation setting process is terminated. Thus, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S165, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process. Details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S155 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S166.

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

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

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

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

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

  First, the main control means performs a special winning opening prize number check process (step S171). The details of the big prize winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S161 to S164 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S155 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

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

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

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

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

  In step S177, the main control means performs various settings for continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H” in any of “start”, “between rounds”, and “end” of the big hit round, but here “between rounds”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during special electric operation start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 14: Proceed to step S64). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the maximum number of rounds has been reached (“YES” in step S174), the main control means performs various settings at the end (step S178). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The reason for setting the special electric accessory operation flag to “00H” is that the big hit round is “finished”.

  In addition, since the special electric operation status is set to “04H” (during the completion of the big hit), the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62) proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 14: step S67). become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S179.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S183, the main control means performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. Details of this setting are as described in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S184.

  In step S184, the main control means performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, since the special electric operation status is set to “00H” (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 14: step S63) is performed. Come on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  Finally, the main control means updates the gaming state notification information (step S185). For example, when shifting to the short-time gaming state after this, the short-and-short-time notification lamp is turned on. Thereafter, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed by the main control unit has been described above.

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

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

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

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S192, the process proceeds to step S194. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, so the process proceeds to step S193.

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

  When the main loop update period is reached (“YES” in step S192), the sub-control means performs LED data update processing (step S194). As described above, steps S194 to S199 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  In step S195, the sub control means performs a received command analysis process. In this method, the type of the received control command is analyzed, and various settings are made accordingly. For example, when the “big hit start interval command” transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 15) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the pre-start interval. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S196, the sub control unit performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S197.

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

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

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

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

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S201). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the sub-control unit performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

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

  In step S204, the sub-control unit performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the volume switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

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

  In step S206, the sub-control means performs a motor update process. Specifically, the detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the sub control means performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

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

  In the present embodiment, the button effect that prompts the operation button 13 to be operated a plurality of times during one symbol variation display has been described. According to such a button effect, it becomes possible to give the player an opportunity to participate again in the game for the player who did not intend to operate at the first operation opportunity. In addition, even if a warning with a low level of expectation of a big hit occurs in the first operation, it is possible to perform various highly interesting effects such as a notice with a high level of expectation of a big hit occurs in the second operation. .

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

  The continuous hitting function includes an automatic continuous hitting function in addition to the self-running continuous hitting in which the player quickly operates the operation button 13. The automatic continuous hitting function is a function that provides the same effect as the continuous hitting when the player presses the operation button 13 for a long time. For example, the effect is also demonstrated in the button effect described with reference to FIG.

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

  For example, after a message such as “Please press the button repeatedly!” Appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, when the player starts operating the operation button 13 according to the message, “Sound (50ms) Is output. In addition, an “effect (50 ms)” is performed to color or change the shape of the operation button mark on the screen, and the decoration LEDs on the board and the frame are also lit (35 ms). Further, the built-in lamp (“button LED”) of the operation button 13 is turned on to notify that the operation is valid.

  Here, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used, the player's operation of the operation button 13 becomes very simple. Although details will be described later, with the automatic continuous hitting function of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the operation effective period is 5000 ms (5 seconds), 20 or more continuous hits are possible.

  On the other hand, since the player is good at continuous hitting, the self-strike can be detected earlier than the automatic continuous hitting function (FIG. 22A shows the case of self-strike hitting). When the operation detection interval is 40 ms, 125 detections can be made at 5000 ms, so that no matter how fast the player hits repeatedly, there is no empty hit due to repeated hits. Actually, it is possible to detect the next operation without waiting for 40 ms, but there is a 40 ms limit in the processing of effects accompanying the operation.

  In the case of self-strike, the next operation is detected 40 ms after the operation of the operation button 13 (PUSH). At this time, although the continuous hitting sound by the first operation is in the middle of the process, a new continuous hitting sound is overwritten and outputted (the first continuous hitting sound originally ends at the broken line). Also, the effect on the screen is overwritten (the effect also ends at the broken line), and this time the effect is improved by one step, such as the color completely changing.

  Further, from the speaker 7, a “first-step arrival sound” related to the effect is output as a sound CH 2, and a “button vibration” for pressing the button once is output as a sound CH 3. Further, “button vibration” in which the operation button 13 vibrates small is performed. The “decorative LED” is turned off once in about 35 ms after being turned on, but is turned on again by a new operation.

  In this way, in the notice A, an operation is detected every 40 ms, and repeated hitting sounds and effects are overwritten and reproduced. In addition, when the operation button 13 is operated an even number of times (2, 4, 6th), the arrival sound and the button vibration sound are overwritten and reproduced, and the button effect progresses.

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

  In [Self-Strike Strike] in the figure, the “signal” is turned on when the player presses the operation button 13 and turned off when the player releases the operation button 13. Here, for the sake of simplification of explanation, a case where the power is turned on and off at a constant interval (20 ms) is shown.

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

  When “input information” is turned on, an initial pulse of “determination count” rises, and one operation of the operation button 13 is counted. Thus, if the number of operations of the operation button 13 is counted every 40 ms, a total of 125 operations are counted in the operation effective period of 25 times at 1000 ms (1 second) and 5000 ms (5 seconds).

  Next, in the case of [Automatic Strike], the “signal” is turned on for the first time at the same operation timing as the self-strike. Since the automatic continuous hitting operation is a long press of the operation button 13, the “signal” is maintained in the ON state.

  As in the case of self-strike, the “input information” is turned on when the counter value reaches 20, and is kept on unless the “signal” is turned off. In addition, in order to determine whether the operation is a normal operation or a long press operation at the start of the operation, a period (1000 ms) before “automatic continuous hitting” is provided. Therefore, for the first 1000 ms, the “determination count” is one.

  When the operation effective period is 5000 ms, the remaining period excluding “Before the start of automatic continuous hitting” is 4000 ms (4 seconds), and this period becomes the “automatic continuous hit period”. During this period, one operation can be detected every 200 ms. Therefore, 20 operations are counted in the “automatic continuous hitting period” total.

  As described above, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used, 21 operations are counted throughout the operation effective period. In the button effect (notice A), the operation button 13 can be operated more quickly by the self-striking in both “before auto-striking start” and “auto-striking period”.

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

  Depending on the content of the production, there are some cases where it is better that the effect for the next operation appears after the end of the continuous hit sound and effect for one operation. Therefore, the notice B makes it possible to detect an operation with an interval of 100 ms in the case of self-strike. Even at an interval of 100 ms, 40 or more operations can be detected at 5000 ms.

  In the case of self-strike, the next operation is detected after 100 ms from the operation of the operation button 13 (PUSH). At this time, the “continuous hit sound (100 ms)” by the first operation is ended immediately before. Also, the “effect (100 ms)” on the screen is ended, and the effect is increased by one step by a new operation.

  Further, from the speaker 7, a “first-step arrival sound” related to the effect is output as a sound CH 2, and a “button vibration” for pressing the button once is output as a sound CH 3. Furthermore, “button vibration” in which the operation button 13 vibrates small is also performed.

  The “decorative LED” is turned off once about 80 ms after being turned on, but is turned on again by a new operation. Further, the built-in lamp (“button LED”) of the operation button 13 is turned on to notify that the operation is valid.

  Thus, in the notice B, an operation is detected every 100 ms, and a continuous hit sound and an effect are output. In addition, when the operation button 13 is operated an even number of times (2, 4, 6th), a reaching sound or a button vibration sound is output, and the button effect progresses. In the previous notice B, it has been described that the operation can be detected at intervals of 100 ms, but precisely, the operation is detected at intervals of 100 ms or more and reflected in the effect.

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

  As described above, in the case of self-strike, the next operation is detected at an interval of 100 ms or more from the operation of the operation button 13, but the control is almost the same as in the case of the button effect (notice A). The same.

  “Input information” is turned on when the counter value reaches 20 with reference to the value of “signal” every 16 ms. Then, when “input information” is turned on, an initial pulse of “number of determinations” rises.

  As a difference from the button effect (notice A), in [Self-powered Strike], it is determined whether 100 ms has elapsed since the previous operation of the operation button 13 when the second and subsequent pulses of “determination count” rise. A point is mentioned. Specifically, a button determination process (see FIG. 25), which will be described later, is an interrupt process with a period of 16 ms. Since 100 ms has not elapsed until the sixth interrupt process (96 ms), the number of operations is not counted. In the seventh time (112 ms), the number of operations is counted and reflected in the production (see FIG. 26).

  In [Self-powered Strike], if the first operation is 20 ms at the fastest in the period before the “Automatic Strike Start” (1000 ms), and the subsequent operations are counted every 112 ms (120 ms for simplification). , Total 9 times.

  In the subsequent “automatic striking period” (200 ms), in the same operation interval (every 120 ms), the number of operations in that period is one or two, but an average of 1.66 operations can be detected. . That is, the total number of auto-strike periods (4000 ms) is 33, and a total of 42 operations are counted throughout the operation effective period (5000 ms). In addition, in the case of [Automatic Strike], the point that 21 operations are counted throughout the operation valid period is the same as in the case of the button effect (notice A).

  As described above, also in the case of the button effect (notice B), the total of the maximum number of pressings during the operation valid period is greater than the automatic continuous hit, and the operation button 13 can be operated earlier than the automatic continuous hit.

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

  Further, the interval between successive hits may be varied according to the type of operation means. For example, the game device is further improved by allowing the operation device 2 to perform repeated hits faster than the operation device 1. In addition, it is possible to change an operation means that is effective in operation according to the effect, and use an operation means suitable for the reflection speed of the effect.

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

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

  First, the sub control unit acquires switch information (step S211). Specifically, information on ON / OFF of the operation button 13 (“signal” in FIGS. 22B and 23B) is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

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

  If there is edge data ("YES" in step S212), the sub-control means sets the counter value to 0 (step S213). Thereby, measurement of a predetermined counter value can be started. Thereafter, the button input process is terminated.

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

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

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

  Finally, when the counter value reaches 20 (“YES” in step S216), the sub control unit updates the input information (step S217). The input information is information that is turned on when a predetermined value (here, the counter value is 20) is referred to with reference to the counter value every 16 ms (see FIGS. 22B and 23B). Thereafter, the button input process is terminated.

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

  First, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the input information is turned on (step S221). If the input information is on, the process proceeds to step S222. If the input information is not on, the button determination process ends.

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

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

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

  If the operation is valid ("YES" in step S224), the sub control unit acquires the counter value as the current counter value (step S225). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S226.

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

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

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

  If the current counter value is greater than 1000 (YES in step S228), the sub-control means determines whether or not the difference between the previous and current counter values is 200 or more (step S229). The counter value reaching 200 means that 200 ms has been measured. Further, 200 ms is a determination time as to whether or not an operation during automatic continuous hitting (“automatic continuous hit period” in FIGS. 22B and 23B) is being performed. When the difference between the previous and current counter values is 200 or more, the process proceeds to step S230, and when it is smaller than 200, the button determination process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  If the button effect is not the notice A (“NO” in step S232), the sub control means determines whether or not the button effect is the notice B (step S233). If the current button effect is the advance notice B, the process proceeds to step S234; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S235.

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

  Finally, when 100 ms or more have elapsed since the previous reflection of the result (“YES” in step S234), the sub-control unit reflects the operation valid result (step S235). This is a process of updating sound effects and images at each notice effect. Thereafter, the button operation reflection process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, a notice A for overwriting and replaying repeated hit sounds and effects for one button operation, and a notice for accepting the next button operation after the repeated hit sounds and effects for one button operation are completed. B explained. By using the notice A method and the notice B method properly according to the contents of the effect, a highly interesting effect can be performed.

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

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

  Soon after the change display of symbols (not shown) is started, a large window 61 containing a picture of a girl and a message “What to do!” Appears as shown in FIG.

  Then, after a few seconds, the screen changes to FIG. This time, a small window 62 appears, but a picture of a girl with a different pose and a message “disgusting premonition” are displayed.

  Further, as time elapses, switching is performed in the order of FIGS. 27C and 27D, but the window 63 is smaller than the window 62 and the window 64 is smaller than the window 63. Also, the girl's picture gradually loses its power. The above is called a candidate display period, which is a period for showing the contents of the notice effect first and attracting the player's interest.

  Thereafter, the display is switched to FIG. Here, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are displayed together with the message “Press and hold the button!”. In this state, the window 64 of FIG. 27D remains as it is.

  Then, when the player starts to press the operation button 13 for a long time, the screen is switched to FIG. Here, since the window 63 is one size larger than the window 64, the player expects the windows to appear in the reverse order as initially shown. Since the player is pressing the operation button 13 for a long time, the finger mark 54 is displayed with the operation button mark 53 depressed.

  Furthermore, as time elapses, switching is performed in the order of FIGS. In FIG. 27 (g), the same window 62 as in FIG. 27 (b) appears, and in FIG. 27 (h), the same window 61 as in FIG. 27 (a) appears. Conversely, it can be said that it is a notice effect that has been played. Thereafter, the variation of the symbol is displayed again, and finally the variation of the symbol is stopped (not shown).

  27 (e) to 27 (h) in the latter half of the production is called a button operation period, and the notice production gradually changes in response to the long press of the operation button 13. In this notice effect, the player's willingness to operate the operation buttons 13 can be enhanced by first showing an image or frame with a high expectation level for jackpot.

  When the long press of the operation button 13 is stopped in the middle, it is desirable to stop the change of the production mode at that time so as not to advance or retreat. Of course, you may make it reverse. When the operation is stopped, the final effect mode may be displayed after the operation effective period elapses.

  Of course, if all of them are shown from the beginning, the interest may be reduced, so that the effects of the candidate display period and the button operation period may not match. Further, by setting the candidate display period to be shorter than the button operation period, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing much as soon as the symbol variation display starts.

  In addition to this, a surprise may be prepared in which only the final window is changed, or one window is added to make a premium character appear. Further, in the candidate display period, it may be merely suggested how many stages will be changed in the future.

  As a change form of the button effect in FIG. 27, an effect as shown in FIG.

  First, as soon as the symbol variation display (not shown) starts, a four-divided window 65 appears as shown in FIG. In one of the areas of the four-divided window 65, the word “question?” Is displayed, but at this point, the player cannot imagine what kind of notice effect will be produced.

  Then, after a few seconds, the screen changes to FIG. This time, the word “question?” Is added to another area of the quadrant window 65. In addition, although “Are” appears in the lower part of the screen, the player has not yet grasped the content of the notice effect.

  Thereafter, the switching is performed in the order of FIGS. 28C and 28D as time elapses. In FIG. 28 (c), the character “Awakening” is added to another area of the four-divided window 65, so that a player who is used to a game represents a reach that will be developed from now on. You can expect. In addition, “You” appears at the bottom of the screen.

  Further, in FIG. 28D, a character “END” is added to the last area of the four-divided window 65. Since these are all the names of the reach, the player recognizes that the production so far is a portion that previously showed the notice production in which any one reach is selected. Also, “question” is expected to be a pseudo-continuous fluctuation. In addition, since the character “Ready?” Appears at the bottom of the screen this time, the player also notices that the call was “Are You Ready?” As a whole.

  Thereafter, the display is switched to FIG. Here, the meter 51, the operation button mark 53, and the finger mark 54 are displayed together with the message “Press and hold the button!”. In this state, the four-divided window 65 shown in FIG. 28D remains as it is, and the characters “Go!” Appear below the screen.

  Then, when the player starts to press the operation button 13 for a long time, the screen is switched to FIG. Here, a notice effect for selecting one reach variation is performed in the four-divided window 65. Specifically, the effect is that a plurality of stars pops on the four-divided window 65 or four windows are selected in order. Since the player is pressing the operation button 13 for a long time, the finger mark 54 is displayed with the operation button mark 53 depressed.

  Furthermore, as time elapses, switching is performed in the order of FIGS. 28 (g) and 28 (h). In FIG. 28 (g), since the “question” area displayed in FIG. 28 (a) is in a visible state, the player who is used to the game will eventually remain. I expect.

  Finally, in FIG. 28 (h), the same as in FIG. 28 (a), a four-divided window 65 with one “question?” Appears, so that the preview of the video shown first is reversed. It can be said that the production. Thereafter, the variation of the symbol is displayed again, and finally the variation of the symbol is stopped (not shown).

  As described above, the effect in the first candidate display period and the effect in the second button operation period may not be exactly the same, and may be, for example, a notice effect in which several steps are skipped. Here, the effect appears only in the four-divided window 65 while the operation button 13 is being held down, but the operation button mark 53 may be changed to a color or size corresponding to the big hit expectation level at the same time.

  In the case of an effect in which a specific character appears in the candidate display period, an effect in which the specific character utters or moves during the button operation period may be used. Although a specific character appears in the candidate display period, the player may not operate the operation button 13 after all. Also in this case, the final effect mode may be displayed.

  The production control is performed as follows. First, the effect lottery means determines whether or not to execute the button effect by lottery at the start of symbol variation. When the lottery is won, the effect determining means determines the content and type of the button effect. Further, after determining the effect after the button operation, the operation effect determining means determines the effect before the button operation which is the same or partially changed. Further, the effect determining means determines the button effect at the latest by the start of symbol variation (before the start of the operation valid period).

  In this embodiment, the notice effect which improves the willingness to operate the operation button 13 of a player mainly by showing the final effect aspect first was demonstrated. According to this effect, after that, it is not limited to showing all the images and the like to be performed, and it is possible to produce an effect that disappoints in a sense that it may be changed slightly.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In 4th Embodiment, the button effect which displays a guidance image and an operation image with the liquid crystal display device 36 of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structural member similar to the said embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

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

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

  The unit main body 300 is provided so as to be rotatable about a rotation shaft 300 a and is rotated by a motor 305. The driving of the motor 305 is controlled by the effect control board side CPU 251. As shown in FIG. 29A, the dummy button unit 14 is normally set at the first button position where the first dummy button 301 faces upward, and the second dummy button 302 as shown in FIG. The second dummy button 303 is turned to the third button position as shown in FIG. 29C.

  Among the dummy buttons 301 to 303, the one facing upward is visible from the top surface of the operation button 13. In the cross-sectional views shown in FIGS. 29 to 30, the dummy button unit 14 is illustrated in a non-cross-sectional shape.

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

  In this embodiment, 600 random number values are provided, and since the big hit probability is different in the normal mode, the short time mode, and the probability variation mode, the random number value that is “big hit” is different. In the normal mode and the short time mode, among the 600 random number values, the random number values 595 to 600 are random numbers that are “big hits”, the random number values 595 to 597 are non-probable pattern big hits, and the random number values 598 to 600 are , It will be a promising symbol jackpot.

  In the probability variation mode, random numbers 541 to 600 are random numbers that are “big hits”, random numbers 541 to 570 are non-probable variable big hits, and random values 571 to 600 are probable big hits. Further, in the normal mode and the time reduction mode, the random number values 571 to 600 are random values that are “reach”. It should be noted that the number of random numbers, random numbers that become “big hit”, “reach”, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect mode is determined in advance according to the acquired random number value. In the normal mode, if the random number value acquired when the game ball wins the special symbol start opening 38a, 38b is 586 to 600, the decorative control variation display is started, and at the same time, the button effect is displayed by the effect control board 25. Executed.

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

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

  First, the effect control board side CPU 251 (hereinafter referred to as sub-control means) controls the operation button 13 to be in a disabled state simultaneously with the start of variation (step S301) when performing the button effect process (step S302). The image of the shape is gradually formed, and a fade-in (hereinafter referred to as FI) image 321 (see FIG. 37) suggesting switching to the activated state of the operation button 13 is displayed (step S303). The disabled state of the operation button 13 is a state in which a pressing operation is possible, but no operation signal is input to the effect control board 25 even if the operation button 13 is operated.

  Next, the sub-control unit determines whether 0.5 second has elapsed since the start of the button effect (display of the FI image 321) (step 304). When 0.5 second has elapsed from the start of the button effect (“YES” in step S304), the first dummy button image 311 (see FIG. 38A) having the same appearance as the first dummy buttons 301 to 303, and the second dummy button image 312 ( Among the third dummy button images 313 (see FIG. 38C), an image predetermined according to the acquired random value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a formation completion display image (step S305). . Note that the display time of the FI image 321 can be changed as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, the first to third dummy button images 311 to 313 are images that suggest the possibility that the lottery result is a win when displayed. The first dummy button image 311 and the second dummy button image The possibility of winning in the order of 312 and the third dummy button image 313 increases.

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

  When displaying the first dummy button image 311, the second dummy button image 312, and the third dummy button image 313, a character image “push!” As a formation completion effect (hereinafter referred to as EF) on the background of the image. An EF image 315 composed of 315a, an arrow image 315b, and a lightning image 315c is displayed (see FIGS. 38A to 38C). The EF image 315 has normal (white), special 1 (red), and special 2 (rainbow) colors, and is predetermined according to the acquired random number value (see FIG. 32). Further, a button effect sound is output from the speaker 7 and the sound other than the button effect is muted.

  Simultaneously with the display of the dummy button image, the sub control means switches the operation button 13 to the activated state (step S306), and the dummy button of the displayed image among the first to third dummy buttons 301 to 303 faces upward. Then, the motor 305 is driven so as to be visible from the top surface of the operation button 13, and the dummy button unit 14 is rotated (step S307). In addition, a dummy button lamp is emitted in response to the dummy button facing upward.

  Note that, since the first dummy button 301 is facing upward at the normal time, the motor 305 is not driven when the first dummy button image 311 is displayed. Further, the processing is performed in the order of display of the dummy button image, validation of the operation button 13, and rotation of the dummy button unit 14, but the timing may be changed according to the situation at that time and the dummy button to be used.

  When the operation button 13 is operated in a state where the dummy button image is displayed (“YES” in step S308), the sub control means determines whether or not the button operation is successful (step S309). Whether this is a success or not is determined in advance according to the acquired random value (see FIG. 32). If the button operation is successful (“YES” in step S309), the sub-control unit determines whether the second dummy button image 312 or the third dummy button image 313 has been displayed (step S310).

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

  When the second dummy button image 312 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 35, the successful effect is to maintain the dummy button unit 14 at the second button position where the second dummy button 302 faces upward for 7.5 seconds. The dummy button lamp emits light for 7.5 seconds with a light emission pattern corresponding to the second dummy button 302, and a success sound is output from the speaker 7 for 5 seconds.

  When the third dummy button image 313 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36, the success effect includes a success button image in which the button emits light (see FIG. 39C), and a successful EF image in which the periphery emits red light. (Not shown) is displayed for 5 seconds, the dummy button unit 14 is maintained at the third button position where the third dummy button 303 faces upward for 9.5 seconds, and a light emission pattern corresponding to the third dummy button 303 is displayed. The dummy button lamp emits light for 9.5 seconds, and a success sound is output from the speaker 7 for 4 seconds.

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

  Then, an FO image (not shown) in which the emitted arrow image 315b gradually disappears is displayed for 0.5 seconds, a success button image and a success EF image are displayed for 5 seconds, and then the success button image and the success EF image are displayed. An FO image (not shown) that gradually disappears is displayed. Thereafter, the button effect process ends.

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

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

  If the third dummy button image 313 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36, the dummy button unit 14 is maintained at the third button position for 1 second, and then from the third button position in 0.5 seconds. Rotates to the first button position. Thereafter, the button effect process ends.

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

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

  The period of the activation state of the operation button 13 is set to 3 seconds, for example. If the operation button 13 is not operated in the state where the dummy button image is displayed (“NO” in step S308), and 3 seconds have elapsed (“YES” in step S314), the sub-control unit determines that the acquired random number value is Then, it is determined whether or not the button operation is a successful random number value (step S315). If it is a successful random number value ("YES" in step S315), the process proceeds to step S310.

  Further, regardless of whether the button operation is successful or unsuccessful, if the player does not operate for 3 seconds, the result of the button operation may not be notified. In this case, even if the button operation success is a random number value, the success effect is not executed. Further, a failed FO image may be displayed, or a previously stored non-operation image may be displayed. Such a configuration that does not notify the result of the button operation when the button is not operated is not applied to a highly important operation effect such as notifying the result of the lottery, and the result of the button operation is directly applied as a result of the button operation. It is preferable to apply to operation effects that are not to be notified.

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

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

  The time chart shown in FIG. 34 is a time chart when the operation button 13 is not operated during the operation validation period (3 seconds) of the operation button 13, and the operation button 13 is operated during this operation validation period. If this happens, the processing shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is performed immediately.

  In the present embodiment, since the FI image is displayed during the period until the button image is displayed, the interest of the game can be enhanced as compared with the case where the image is not displayed during the period. Further, since the common FI image is displayed, the player can have a sense of expectation without knowing which button image is displayed until the button image is displayed.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, a button effect is executed on the liquid crystal display device 36 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and in this button effect, an FI image corresponding to the dummy button image to be displayed is displayed. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structural member similar to the said embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, 2000 random numbers are provided, and since the big hit probability is different in the normal mode, the short time mode, and the probability variation mode, the random numbers that are “big hit” are different. In the normal mode and the short time mode, the random number values 1981 to 2000 among the 2000 random numbers are “big hits”, the random values 1981 to 1990 are the non-probable variable big hits, and the random values 1991 to 2000 are , It will be a promising symbol jackpot.

  In the probability variation mode, random values 1801 to 2000 are “big hits”, random values 1801 to 1900 are non-probable symbol big hits, and random values 1991 to 2000 are probable symbol big hits. Further, in the normal mode and the time reduction mode, the random values 1901 to 2000 are “reach” random numbers. It should be noted that the number of random numbers, random numbers that become “big hit”, “reach”, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

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

  When the button effect is started, the sub-control unit displays an image during the FI period (0.5 seconds).

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

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

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

  When the operation button 13 is operated in a state in which the dummy button image is displayed, the first dummy button FO image 331a is displayed during the FO period according to the success / failure result of the button operation and the displayed dummy button image. , 331b, second dummy button FO images 332a and 332b, and third dummy button FO images 333a and 333b are displayed.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, since the FI image is displayed during the period until the button image is displayed, the interest of the game can be enhanced as compared with the case where the image is not displayed during the period. Further, since the FI image corresponding to the displayed button image is displayed, the player can know which button image is displayed before the button image is displayed, and can have a sense of expectation. .

  In addition, it is possible to know which button image is displayed from the FI image, but it is not known which type of EF image is displayed until the EF image is displayed. Until the moment when it becomes effective, the player can have a sense of expectation that an EF image with a higher expectation will be displayed.

  In the fourth and fifth embodiments, the FI image 321 is displayed simultaneously with the start of the button effect. However, as shown in FIG. 42, the sign effect may be performed before the FI image 321 is displayed. .

  For example, in the indication effect, the dummy button unit 14 is rotated so as to move rattlingly, the lamp for dummy button is emitted with the light emission pattern for rotating rattling, and the sound for rotating rattling is output from the speaker 7. Then, two seconds after the start, the dummy button unit 14 is stopped at the first button position, light emission and sound output are stopped, and after maintaining this state for 1 second, the FI image 321 is displayed for 2.5 seconds. During the display period of the FI image 321, the dummy button unit 14 is slowly rotated once, the dummy button lamp is rapidly blinked in white, and a dedicated sound is output from the speaker 7. Note that the above-mentioned effect contents and time can be changed as appropriate.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In 6th Embodiment, the button production which operates the operation button 13 is performed in multiple times. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structural member similar to the said embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

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

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43B, a first dummy button image 311 is formed from the fragment image 500, and the first dummy button image 311 moves to a second dummy button image 312 while moving along a movement locus indicated by a one-dot chain line. For example, the first effect image 501 is displayed on the water mass. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to be invalidated. The disabled state of the operation button 13 is a state in which a pressing operation is possible, but no operation signal is input to the effect control board 25 even if the operation button 13 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 43C, when the second dummy button image 312 moves to a predetermined position and rides on the water mass, the sub-control means displays a character image 510 of “Press!” 13 is switched to the enabled state. When the player operates the operation button 13 in this state, the sub-control means moves the second dummy button image 312 to, for example, a water block and stops as shown in FIG. As shown, a first expectation image 511 “CHANCE!” Is displayed.

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

  After the first expectation degree image 511 is displayed, the sub control means displays a second dummy button image 312 as shown in FIG. 45A, and the second dummy button image 312 follows the movement locus indicated by the alternate long and short dash line. It changes to the 3rd dummy button image 313, moving, and displays the 2nd effect image 502 which rides on a lump of water. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to be invalidated.

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

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

  In addition, in the period when the operation button 13 is in the invalidation state, instead of the change from the first dummy button image 311 to the second dummy button image 312 and the change from the second dummy button image 312 to the third dummy button image 313, The color may be changed with the same dummy button image. For example, even if the same dummy button image is displayed in the order of white, red, and gold, there is a high possibility that it will be a hit, and the color of the dummy button image is set to white during the period when the operation button 13 is disabled. Change from red to red, change from white to gold, change from red to gold.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second expected degree images 511 and 512 are images that suggest the possibility that the lottery result is a win when displayed. The first expected degree image 511 and the second expected degree image In the order of 512, the possibility of winning becomes higher.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the first dummy button image 311 changes to the second dummy button image 312 during the button invalidation period for the first button effect, and the second dummy button during the button invalidation period for the second button effect. The image 312 is changed to the third dummy button image 313, but the first dummy button image 311 is displayed during the button invalidation period in the first button effect, and the button is invalidated in the second button effect. You may make it change the 1st dummy button image 311 into the 2nd dummy button image 312 in a period.

  When the first dummy button image 311 is displayed during the button invalidation period, it is easier to display the first dummy button image 311 than the second dummy button image 312 at the same time as the operation button 13 is validated. When the first dummy button image 311 is changed to the second dummy button image 312, the second dummy button image 312 can be displayed more easily than the first dummy button image 311 simultaneously with the activation of the operation button 13. It is preferable. Note that “easy to display” includes the case of always displaying.

[Seventh Embodiment]
In the seventh embodiment, the activation / invalidation state of the operation button 13 in the button effect is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, when the reach state is reached, the sub-control means displays a fragment image 500 in which a plurality of fragments are collected on the liquid crystal display device 36. Then, as shown in FIG. 46B, a first dummy button image 311 is formed from the fragment image 500, and the first dummy button image 311 moves to a second dummy button image 312 while moving along a movement locus indicated by a one-dot chain line. For example, the first effect image 501 is displayed on the water mass. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to be in a disabled state, and displays the first effect image 501 in black and white.

  As shown in FIG. 46C, when the second dummy button image 312 moves to a predetermined position and rides on the water mass, the sub-control means displays a character image 510 of “Press!” 13 is switched to the enabled state, and the second dummy button image 312 and the water mass image are displayed in color. Thereafter, when the operation button 13 is in the valid state, the image is displayed in color.

  When the player operates the operation button 13 in a state where the second dummy button image 312 and the water mass image are displayed in color, the sub-control means, as shown in FIG. After moving to the lump and stopping, a first expectation image 511 (see FIG. 44B) “CHANCE!” Is displayed.

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

  After the first expectation degree image 511 is displayed, the sub-control means displays a second dummy button image 312 as shown in FIG. 48A, and the second dummy button image 312 follows the movement locus indicated by the alternate long and short dash line. It changes to the 3rd dummy button image 313, moving, and displays the 2nd effect image 502 which rides on a lump of water. During this period, the sub-control means controls the operation button 13 to be in a disabled state, and displays the second effect image 502 in black and white.

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

  When the player operates the operation button 13 in a state where the third dummy button image 313 and the water mass image are displayed in color, the second dummy button image 312 moves below the water mass, and then “BIG CHANCE! The second expectation degree image 512 (see FIG. 45C) is displayed. When the dummy button image moves below the water mass, the button effect is not performed again.

  In the seventh embodiment, similarly to the sixth embodiment, the first to third dummy button images 311 to 313 are images that suggest the possibility that the lottery result is a win when displayed, and the first dummy The possibility of winning in the order of the button image 311, the second dummy button image 312, and the third dummy button image 313 increases.

  In addition, in the period when the operation button 13 is in the invalidation state, instead of the change from the first dummy button image 311 to the second dummy button image 312 and the change from the second dummy button image 312 to the third dummy button image 313, You may make it a display mode (for example, a size, direction, etc.) change with the same dummy button image. For example, even if the same dummy button image is displayed in the order of small size, medium size, and large size, the possibility of winning is increased, and the dummy button image is displayed during the period when the operation button 13 is invalidated. Change the size from small to medium, change from small to large, and change from medium to large.

  In the seventh embodiment, as in the sixth embodiment, the first and second expectation images 511 and 512 are images that suggest the possibility that the lottery result is a win when displayed, and the first expectation The second expected degree image 512 is more likely to win than the degree image 511.

  When the operation button 13 is in the invalidation state, an image is displayed in black and white, and when the operation button 13 is in the validation state, the image is displayed in color. However, the color tone may be different between the invalidation state and the validation state. It may be displayed in white in the disabled state and displayed in red in the enabled state. Furthermore, instead of or in addition to changing the color tone, the size of the image may be changed. For example, the dummy button image displayed together with the character image “press” is displayed larger than the dummy button image displayed as the effect image.

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

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

  In the fourth to seventh embodiments, one operation button and a dummy button unit can execute three types of operation modes. However, a plurality of operation buttons having different shapes or sizes are provided, and each corresponds to each. An effect image may be displayed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is referred to as a revolving type gaming machine, a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosing type gaming machine, and a feather machine. It can also be applied to pachinko machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Operation button 14 Dummy button unit 15a Ball lending button 15b Return button 16 Back mechanism panel 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball dispensing device 20 Door opening sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Production control board 25a Production control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power supply board 28a Power supply board case 29 Discharge control board 29a Discharge control board case 30 Launch control board 31 Volume switch 32 Abnormality notification LED
33 Stage member 34a Center decorative body 34b Left corner decorative body 34c Right corner decorative body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display devices 37a, 37b Movable accessory 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c First starting winning port sensor 38d Second starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39a Large winning port sensor 40 Normal symbol Start gate 40a start gate passage sensor 41 windmill 42 general winning port 42c general winning port sensor 43a special symbol display device 43b normal symbol display device 44 guide rail 44a outer guide rail 44b inner guide rail 45 firing passage 46 return ball prevention piece 47 out Ball collection port 48 Ball gathering unit 300 Unit main body 300 Unit main body 300a Rotating shaft 301 to 303 First to third dummy buttons 305 Motors 311 to 313 First to third dummy button images 315 EF image 315a Character image 315b Arrow image 315c Lightning bolt Image 321 FI image 3 1a, 331b First dummy button FO image 332a, 332b Second dummy button FO image 333a, 333b Third dummy button FO image 401-403 First to third dummy button FI image 500 Fragment image 501, 502 First, second Effect image 510 Character image 511, 512 First and second expectation image

Claims (3)

Lottery means for performing lottery in response to establishment of a predetermined condition;
Display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of patterns based on the lottery result in the lottery means;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Switching means capable of switching between an effective state in which the operation detection of the operation means is valid and an invalid state in which the operation detection is invalid;
Operation notification means capable of executing operation notification for prompting the player to operate the operation means in the effective state;
An operation effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined operation effect when the player operates the operation means in the effective state,
A gaming machine comprising: an operation related effect executing means capable of executing an operation related effect related to the operation effect regardless of the operation of the operation means by a player during a predetermined period before the operation notification is executed. . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The operation effects include a first operation effect and a second operation effect that suggests that the lottery result is more likely to win than the first operation effect.
The operation-related effect executing means is
When the first operation effect is executed by the operation effect execution means, a first operation-related effect that can be recognized when the first operation effect is executed can be executed.
When the second operation effect is executed by the operation effect execution means, a second operation-related effect that can be recognized when the second operation effect is executed can be executed. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The first operation-related effect and the second operation-related effect can recognize the contents of the first operation effect and the second operation effect even when the player does not operate the operation means in the effective state. A gaming machine characterized by being.