JP2017029392A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an attention degree to a game and an interest of a game, for improving an eagerness for a game of a player.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: main control means for executing main control of a game; sub control means for executing pattern variable display and a performance on display means in each game round on the basis of a control signal input from the main control means; and operation means which can be operated by a player. When the operation means is operated in a state in which, a preset change possible condition is satisfied, a display content of the display means is changed (S2303-S2305) by switching a game mode of the game machine, and a continuous hitting operation performance in which, a continuous hitting operation of the operation means is reflected in the performance, is executed as the performance, then, change of the display content in a period until the preset specific condition is satisfied, is not executed by cancelling the change of the display content after satisfaction of the specific condition (S2309-S2311).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  Generally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, a player-participation-type production configuration that reflects the operation of an operation button by the player in the production may be employed (for example, see Patent Document 1). Specifically, the operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation button includes a single operation effect in which the operation method is a single operation of the operation button within the operation effective period, and a continuous operation that is an intermittent operation of the operation button within the operation effective period. There are effects and long press operation effects that are long press operations of the operation buttons within the operation valid period.

JP 2013-081573 A

  By the way, as a gaming machine, it is important to improve the player's willingness to play by increasing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's willingness to play by increasing attention to the game and interest of the game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes main control means for executing main control of a game, and sub-control for executing symbol variation display and effects on display means for each game time based on a control signal input from the main control means. A gaming machine comprising means and operation means operable by a player. The sub-control means includes a first display control means for changing display contents of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied, and the operation means The second display control unit does not execute the change of the display content until the specific condition set in advance is satisfied after the continuous hit operation effect reflecting the continuous hit operation in the effect is executed as the effect. Display control means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can raise the attention degree to a game and the interest of a game, and can improve a player's willingness to play can be provided.

The perspective view which shows the structure of a gaming machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a gaming machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a gaming machine. The front view of the game board of a gaming machine. The block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of a gaming machine. The block diagram which shows the memory area of a gaming machine. The block diagram for demonstrating the operation example of the main control apparatus of a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main timer interruption process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start winning process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game time control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the data setting process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the fluctuation | variation start process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the sub timer interruption process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the operation detection process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command determination process performed with a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation effect process performed with a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation | variation display in the symbol display part of a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation | variation display in the symbol display part of a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the mode table used with a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the execution result of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The time chart which shows an example of the execution result of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the fluctuation | variation determination process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation | variation display in the symbol display part of a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the mode control process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the single operation presentation effect process performed with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation monitoring process performed with a game machine.

  Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings for understanding of the present invention. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In the following embodiments, description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described first will be omitted.

[First Embodiment]
First, the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Schematic configuration of gaming machine 10]
1 is an external perspective view of the gaming machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are development views of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the gaming board 31 of the gaming machine 10. FIG. Hereinafter, the front-rear, left-right, and upper-lower expressions used in the present embodiment are defined by the front-rear direction D1, the up-down direction D2, and the left-right direction D3 shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko gaming machine that includes a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13, and an outer frame 14, and is installed in an island facility (not shown) of the gaming hall. The outer frame 14 is fixed and installed in the game hall. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine. However, other examples such as a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine), an arrangement ball gaming machine, or a ballball gaming machine are used. The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines.

  The front frame 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 14 by the left end portion being rotatably supported by the outer frame 14. Further, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame 11 by the left end portion being rotatably supported by the front frame 11. Further, the back pack unit 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by the left end portion being rotatably supported by the inner frame 12.

[Configuration of Front Frame 11]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 11 includes a firing handle 21, an operation button 22, an upper plate 23, a lower plate 24, a panel 25, a speaker 26, and an illumination unit 27.

  The launch handle 21 is a rotary handle that is operated by a player to launch a game ball. In the gaming machine 10, a basic game is performed by launching a game ball from a later-described game ball launching mechanism 32 with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 21 by the player. In the gaming machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 21 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 32 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec.

  The operation button 22 is an example of an operation means that can be operated by the player, and is a push button that accepts a player's pressing operation. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) for inputting an operation signal to the sound lamp control device 5 described later depending on whether or not the operation button 22 is pressed. As a result, the sound lamp control device 5 can determine the operation state of the operation button 22 (with and without operation). The operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various effect processes such as a continuous hit operation effect described later. The operation buttons 22 can also be used for various selection operations such as game mode (stage) selection, BGM selection, or character selection related to the game of the gaming machine 10.

  In addition, the installation position of the operation button 22 is not limited to the front of the upper plate 23, and may be an arbitrary position of the front frame 11 as long as the player can operate it. Further, the number of operation buttons 22 is not limited to one and may be two or more. Furthermore, the operation switch 22a is not limited to the contact type switch and may be, for example, a piezoelectric element as long as it can be used to detect the presence or absence of an operation by the player.

  Further, instead of the operation button 22, a touch panel that displays a touch key and receives an operation by the player of the touch key may be provided as an operation unit. Further, instead of the operation buttons 22, it is conceivable that a panel 25 and a touch sensor for detecting a player's touch operation on the panel 25 are provided as operation means. In these cases, the player's operation on the touch panel or the panel 25 is reflected in the effects in various effect processes described later.

  The upper plate 23 is disposed below the panel 25, and stores game balls paid out from a payout device 132 (see FIG. 3) of the payout mechanism 130 described later, and stores the stored game balls in one row. It is used to guide to the game ball launching mechanism 32 in a state of being aligned with each other. In addition, the lower tray 24 is provided further below the upper tray 23 and is used for storing game balls surplus in the upper tray 23.

  The panel 25 is a colorless transparent or colored transparent glass or synthetic resin that allows the player to visually recognize the game board 31 (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12 from the front of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the speakers 26 are a pair of speakers provided on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 11, and are used for reproducing sound at the time of production. The installation position of the speaker 26 is not limited to the upper end portion of the front frame 11. Moreover, the electrical decoration part 27 incorporates light sources, such as a display lamp or LED, and plays the role which raises production effects by lighting modes, such as lighting or blinking.

[Configuration of inner frame 12]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inner frame 12 includes a game board 31, a game ball launching mechanism 32, and a control unit 33. In FIG. 2, description on the board surface of the game board 31 is omitted for simplification of illustration.

  The control unit 33 includes a main control unit 331 and a sub control unit 332. In the gaming machine 10, various commands (control signals) for instructing the content of control are transmitted in one direction from the main control unit 331 to the sub-control unit 332. Details of the main control unit 331 and the sub control unit 332 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 31 includes an inner rail 311, an outer rail 312, a general winning port 313, an upper operating port 314, a lower operating port 315, a variable winning port 316, a through gate 317, an out port 318, and a variable. A display unit 34, a magnetic sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and a main display unit 37 are provided.

  The inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 are conveyance paths for sending out the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 32 toward the board surface of the game board 31. Then, after being fired from the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312, the game balls that have not entered the general winning port 313, the upper operating port 314, the lower operating port 315, or the variable winning port 316 are discharged from the out port 318. The As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the ball is played by dropping the game ball from the upper part of the game board 31. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails for dispersing or adjusting the direction of the fall of the game ball on the game board 31 and is provided with an accessory such as a windmill.

  Here, the game ball launching mechanism 32 includes a firing rail 321, a ball feeding device 322, and a solenoid 323 as shown in FIG. 2. The launch rail 321 is formed from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 of the game board 31, and game balls launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 are transferred to the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. It is a guide. The ball feeder 322 has a driving means such as a solenoid, and supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 23 onto the firing rail 321 one by one. The solenoid 323 is a driving unit that launches the game balls supplied on the firing rail 321 toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. In the gaming machine 10, the solenoid 323 is driven and controlled in accordance with the operation of the launch handle 21 by the player, and the game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 to the game board 31. The game ball launching mechanism 32 may be a mechanism that launches a game ball using other driving means such as a motor instead of the solenoid 323.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the out opening 318 are formed with openings that penetrate the game board 31 in the front-rear direction. . On the back side of the game board 31, a ball that can individually detect a game ball entry corresponding to each of the general winning port 313, the upper operating port 314, the lower operating port 315, and the variable winning port 316. Sensors 313a, 314a, 315a, and 316a (see FIG. 5) are provided. The through gate 317 is a gate through which a game ball can pass, and has a ball entrance sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) that can individually detect the game ball passing through the through gate 317.

  The entrance sensors 313a to 317a are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the entrance sensors 313a to 317a are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, the detection of a game ball by the ball entering sensors 313a to 317a is also referred to as winning. The incoming sensors 313a to 317a are, for example, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors, but may be any sensors that can individually detect incoming incoming game balls by other detection methods.

  In addition, the lower working port 315 is provided with an electric accessory 315b for switching whether or not to restrict the entry of the game ball into the lower working port 315. The electric accessory 315b is opened and closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. In the game board 31, when the electric accessory 315b is opened, it is possible to enter the game ball into the lower operation port 315, and when the electric accessory 315b is closed, the game ball is allowed to enter the lower operation port 315. Limited.

  Further, the variable prize opening 316 is provided with an opening / closing door 316b for switching whether or not the game ball is restricted to enter the variable prize opening 316. The opening / closing door 316b is opened and closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. In the game board 31, when the opening / closing door 316b is opened, it is possible to enter a game ball into the variable prize opening 316, and when the opening / closing door 316b is closed, the game ball is restricted from entering the variable prize opening 316. The

  In the gaming machine 10, when the entrance of the game ball to the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315 is detected by the entrance sensor 314 a or the entrance sensor 315 a, the main control unit 331 performs a lottery lottery. . And the main control unit 331 controls the display of the main display part 37 according to a lottery result. In addition, the jackpot lottery result (determination result of whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state) by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub control unit 332, and the sub control unit 332 displays the variable display unit 34 according to the lottery result. Control.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the entrance of the game ball to the general winning port 313, the upper operating port 314, the lower operating port 315, and the variable winning port 316 is detected by the entering sensors 313 a to 316 a, it is set in advance. The awarded number of prize balls will be paid out. For example, the number of winning balls when entering the general winning opening 313 is 10, the number of winning balls when entering the upper operating opening 314 or the lower operating opening 315 is 3, and when entering the variable winning opening 316 Has 15 prize balls. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, when the lottery result performed in the main control unit 331 is a big hit, the game machine 10 shifts to a specific gaming state, and the state where the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined a predetermined number of times ( By repeating (for example, 16 times), a large amount of prize balls are paid out, and game value is given to the player.

  The variable display unit 34 has a symbol display unit 341 such as a liquid crystal display disposed so as to be visible through an opening 31 </ b> A formed at a substantially central portion of the game board 31. The symbol display unit 341 displays a still image or a moving image, and the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is controlled by the sub-control unit 332. Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, various symbols such as symbol variation display and effect display according to the result of the big hit lottery performed by the main control unit 331 in response to the ball entering the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 are displayed. Is displayed. The symbol display unit 341 may be a plasma display or an organic EL display.

  The symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is performed by scrolling, for example, main symbols of a plurality of lines with numbers “1” to “9” sequentially in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. Note that sub-designs such as other characters or symbols may be displayed between the main symbols. In addition, in the symbol display unit 341, the number of reserved symbols corresponding to the number N of reserved symbols that are not held when the game ball enters the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 is held in advance. A predetermined maximum number (for example, 4) is displayed as an upper limit.

  More specifically, in the symbol fluctuation display, first, a high-speed fluctuation display in which all of the main symbols of a plurality of lines along a preset fluctuation direction are changed is executed for a preset high-speed fluctuation time. Then, after the main symbol variation in any of the plurality of lines stops, the main symbol variation in the remaining lines also stops in order. At this time, in the gaming machine 10, the symbol variation display is performed so that the variation of all the lines is stopped after the elapse of a preset variation display time longer than the high-speed variation time from the start of the symbol variation display in each gaming time. Is executed. Then, after the state in which the fluctuation of all the lines is stopped is continued for a preset time, the game times related to the symbol fluctuation display are ended. In the following, a display state in which all the line changes are executed is referred to as a high-speed change display, and a display state in which at least one line change is stopped and the remaining line changes are executed is referred to as a normal change display. A display state in which the fluctuation of all the lines is stopped is referred to as a fluctuation fixed display. In the gaming machine 10, the high-speed fluctuation time, the fluctuation display time, the confirmation time, and the like are times that can be appropriately changed according to the gaming state and the number of holds N.

  When the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 ends, the symbol display unit 341 displays a state in which the main symbols are arranged on one or a plurality of effective lines. At this time, the stop state of the main symbol clearly indicates the result of the big hit lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “probable variation jackpot”, a state in which an odd number of symbols set as a symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot in advance is arranged in an active line (for example, “333” or “777”). ) Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “ordinary jackpot”, a state in which the even number of symbols set as the symbols indicating the normal jackpot in advance are arranged on the active line among the main symbols (for example, “222” or “444”). ) Is displayed. When the result of the big hit lottery is “out”, a state in which different main symbols are arranged on the active line (for example, “323” or “727”) is displayed.

  The magnet sensor 35 is provided around the upper working port 314 and on the back side of the game board 24. The magnet sensor 35 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the magnet sensor 35 is input to the main control unit 331. As a result, when an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the upper working port 314 using a magnet is performed, the cheating can be detected.

  The radio wave sensor 36 is provided around the upper operation port 314 and the lower operation port 315 and on the back side of the game board 24. The radio wave sensor 36 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the radio wave sensor 36 is input to the main control unit 331. As a result, when an act of illegally inputting a radio wave to the detection sensor 314a or the detection sensor 315a and erroneously detecting the entrance of a game ball is performed, the cheating can be detected. The radio wave sensor 36 can detect radio waves of 50 MHz to 3 GHz, for example.

  The main display unit 37 includes a plurality of LEDs and two 7-segment displays arranged on the upper right part of the game board 31 and is used to display the gaming state of the gaming machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 (for example, probability change, time shortening, or normal), the number N of the symbol variation display hold caused by entering the upper operation port 114 and the lower operation port 115 are displayed. Displayed by the lighting pattern of the plurality of LEDs. Further, in the main display unit 37, one of the seven segment indicators displays a symbol variation display triggered by a winning to the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, and according to the result of the big hit lottery in the main control unit 331. Stop at the selected pattern. In the other 7-segment display, a symbol variation display is performed with a winning to the through gate 317 as a trigger, and a symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed.

[Back pack unit 13]
As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 13 includes a payout mechanism 130 and a peripheral control unit 140.

  The payout mechanism 130 includes a tank 131 that stores ball game balls supplied from an island facility (not shown) of the game hall, and a payout device 132 that pays out game balls from the tank 131 toward the upper plate 23. When the game balls on the upper plate 23 are saturated, the game balls paid out from the payout device 132 are paid out to the lower plate 24.

  The peripheral control unit 140 includes a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, and a power supply control device 9 (see FIG. 5). The payout control device 7 controls the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout device 132. The launch control device 8 controls the game ball launch mechanism 32 according to the operation of the launch handle 21. The power supply control device 9 converts power supplied from an island facility (not shown) to which the gaming machine 10 is connected into a predetermined voltage level and supplies it to various control devices and various driving means provided in the gaming machine 10. To do.

[System configuration of gaming machine 10]
Next, the system configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main control unit 331]
The main control unit 331 is an example of main control means including the main control device 4 that executes main control of the game in the gaming machine 10. The main control device 4 executes a jackpot lottery as a lottery for shifting to a preset specific gaming state. The main control device 4 is equipped with an MPU 41, an input / output I / F 42, and the like. The MPU 41 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 41 includes a ROM 411 and a RAM 412.

  The input / output I / F 42 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the main control device 4 and outputs control signals from the main control device 4. The input / output I / F 42 is connected to ball sensors 313a to 317a, a magnet sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, a main display unit 37, and the like. Then, the MPU 41 determines whether or not there is a ball entering the general winning port 313, the upper operating port 314, the lower operating port 315, the variable winning port 316, and the through gate 317 based on detection signals from the ball sensors 313 a to 317 a. To do. Further, the MPU 41 determines the presence or absence of fraudulent acts using magnets or radio waves based on detection signals from the magnet sensor 35 and the radio wave sensor 36. Furthermore, an audio lamp control device 5, a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, a power supply control device 9, and the like are connected to the input / output I / F 42.

  Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands such as a variation pattern command, a hold number command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command to the voice lamp control device 5. For example, the variation pattern command is a command indicating the result of the big hit lottery and the variation display time, and is stored in a later-described holding storage area 412b when the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 and the main display unit 37 is started. And is output to the sound lamp control device 5. The hold number command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 to notify the hold number N after the increase when the hold number N stored in a hold storage area 412b described later increases. When the hold number N decreases, the shift command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 to notify the hold number N after the decrease. The jackpot start command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 when shifting to the jackpot state. The jackpot end command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 when the jackpot state ends.

  The main controller 4 is also equipped with an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillation circuit outputs a clock signal having a predetermined frequency, and the frequency dividing circuit changes the frequency of the clock signal output from the oscillation circuit and inputs it to the MPU 41. Specifically, the execution cycle of a later-described main timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41 is determined by a clock signal output from the frequency divider circuit.

  In the present embodiment, a clock signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the MPU 41 at a preset interval of 4 msec, and the MPU 41 performs a main timer interrupt process to be described later every time the clock signal rises (or falls). Shall be started and executed. Note that the oscillation circuit and the frequency dividing circuit are mounted on the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 as necessary, and supply operation clocks of various control entities in the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140. Further, a clock signal may be supplied from the main control unit 331 to the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140.

  The ROM 411 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 412 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 41. The RAM 412 may be a nonvolatile storage unit.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the ROM 411 and the RAM 412 of the MPU 41. As shown in FIG. 6A, the ROM 411 stores a success / failure table 411a, a distribution table 411b, an outlier result table 411c, and a variation table 411d. In addition, the RAM 412 includes a lottery counter 412a, a hold storage area 412b, an electric utility hold area 412c, a high probability mode flag 412d, an open / close execution mode flag 412i, a variable display flag 412j, a variable display time counter 412k, a probability change big hit flag 412l. In addition, storage areas such as a normal jackpot flag 412m, a miss flag 412n, and a fixed time counter 412p are provided.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7, an electrical configuration for the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 of the gaming machine 10 to perform a big hit lottery or the like will be described. Specifically, the MPU 41 uses the various counter information stored in the lottery counter 412a, the holding storage area 412b, and the electric utility holding area 412c in the RAM 412 to execute a jackpot lottery and a setting of a variable display time.

  The lottery counter 412a includes a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the jackpot winning, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and a reach random number counter C3 used for determining the outage type. included. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes a random number initial value counter CIN1 used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a variation type counter CS1 for determining the variation display time in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. It is. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes an electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 315b of the lower operation prize winning opening 315 is set in the electric utility open state. Hereinafter, when these plural types of counters are collectively described, they are simply referred to as counters.

  The counters C1 to C4, CIN1, and CS1 are used as loop counters in which 1 is added to the previous value at a short time interval by the MPU 41 and the value returns to 0 after reaching a preset maximum value. The updated values are recorded in the counters C1 to C4, CIN1, and CS1, and are referred to by the MPU 41 when setting the big hit lottery and the variable display time.

  The holding storage area 412b includes a holding area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, a fourth holding area RE4, and a holding number storage area NA. Then, when a winning to the upper operating winning port 314 or the lower operating winning port 315 occurs, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variable type counter CS1 stored in the RAM 412 are stored. Corresponding information is stored as the validity information in any of the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 of the reservation area RE. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, in addition to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3, the variation type counter CS1 includes the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4 of the holding area RE. Since it is stored in any one of them, it is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in addition to the presence / absence of a big hit in the game times executed based on the success / failure information stored in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4. It is possible to determine in advance the variation pattern of the symbol variation display.

  Specifically, the success / failure information is stored in vacant areas in the priority order of the first reservation area RE1, the second reservation area RE2, the third reservation area RE3, and the fourth reservation area RE4. In the number-of-holds storage area NA, the number in which the validity information is stored among the first to-hold areas RE1 to RE4 is stored as the number-of-holds N. That is, in the gaming machine 10, the winning history of game balls to the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315 is recorded by four storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of reservations in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4. Up to four can be held. It should be noted that another reserved storage area 412b may be provided corresponding to each of the upper operation winning port 314 and the lower operation winning port 315, and in this case, a maximum of eight winnings may be combined. It is possible to hold the history.

  The execution area AE is used to move each value of the success / failure information stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when the symbol variation display in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341 is started. Storage area. At the start of one game round, the MPU 41 performs a big win lottery based on various numerical information stored as the success / failure information in the execution area AE. At this time, the success / failure information stored in the second reservation area RE2 is shifted to the first reservation area RE1, the success / failure information stored in the third reservation area RE3 is shifted to the second reservation area RE2, and the fourth reservation area RE4. The validity information stored in is shifted to the third reserved area RE3.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 738, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CIN1 is a loop counter that is updated within the same range (0 to 738) as the jackpot random number counter C1. The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315.

  Two types of random number values for winning a jackpot are set in correspondence with the low probability mode (normal mode) and the high probability mode (probability variation mode) according to the success / failure table 411a stored in the ROM 411. Specifically, the success / failure table 411a includes a low probability success / failure table corresponding to the low probability mode and a high probability success / failure table corresponding to the high probability mode. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a low probability success / failure table, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of a high probability success / failure table. In the example shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the number of random values that are jackpot winning in the low probability mode is two (373, 727), and the random number values that are jackpot winning in the high probability mode are The number is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 373, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 727). Here, in the low-probability success / failure table and the high-probability success / failure table, two random numbers (373, 727) that are the winning jackpots are common, but it is also conceivable that they are not common. Note that if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is other than the random number value for winning the jackpot, the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 19, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315. In the gaming machine 10, the value of the jackpot type counter C <b> 2 corresponding to each of the two types of jackpot types, the probability jackpot jackpot and the normal jackpot, is set by the distribution table 411 b stored in the ROM 411. FIG. 8C shows an example of the distribution table 411b. In the example shown in FIG. 8C, the number of random numbers that are probable jackpots is 10 from 0 to 9, and the number of random numbers that are usually jackpots is 10 from 10 to 19. Note that a separate distribution table 411b is set for each of the upper operation winning port 314 and the lower operation winning port 315, and depending on whether the game ball has won the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315. It is conceivable that the distribution probability of the jackpot type is different.

  Then, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE, the MPU 41 determines whether the jackpot lottery result is “probable jackpot”, “normal jackpot”, or “out”. Determine if there is.

  Here, when the result of the big hit lottery is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, an opening / closing execution mode is executed in which the opening / closing door 316b is opened and the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). The In the case of a promising jackpot, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the mode shifts to a high probability mode with a high probability of winning the jackpot and a high frequency support mode with a high probability of opening the electric accessory 315b. In the case of a normal jackpot, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the lottery of game times set in advance (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is a low-probability mode in which the winning probability of the jackpot is low, and the electric accessory 315b The high frequency support mode with a high open probability is executed, and then the high frequency support mode ends. By the way, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode at the probability variation big hit, lottery of game times set in advance (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is executed in the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode, and then the low probability mode is entered. Another embodiment is also conceivable in which the high frequency support mode is terminated after the transition. In addition, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the normal jackpot, a lottery of game times set in advance (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is executed in the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode, and then the low probability mode is entered. Another embodiment is also conceivable in which the high frequency support mode is terminated after the transition. Note that when the lottery result is out, the opening / closing execution mode and the high frequency support mode are not executed. In the present embodiment, the case where the gaming machine 10 has two types of jackpot types, ie, a probable jackpot and a normal jackpot, will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to have a jackpot type.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315.

  In the gaming machine 10, the type of stop result of the symbol variation display displayed on the symbol display unit 341 is selected by the reach random number counter C3 when the result of the big hit lottery is out of the range. Specifically, according to the detachment result table 411c stored in the ROM 411, the final stop symbol is shifted by one by one before and after the reach symbol after the occurrence of the reach, and the final stop after the reach occurs. The value of the reach random number counter C3 is set for each of the three types of detachment, ie, reach other than before and after detachment where the symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol, and complete detachment where no reach occurs. Here, FIG. 8D is a diagram showing an example of the detachment result table. In the example shown in FIG. 8D, the random number value that becomes the front / rear out of reach is 0 to 8, the random number value that reaches the other than the front / rear out is 9 to 38, and the random number value that is completely out is 39. ~ 238. It should be noted that the MPU 41 determines that a reach has occurred regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that are won for the probable big hit or the normal jackpot, that is, the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, the reach is a display state in which a state that is likely to be a big win is shown after the symbol variation display of the symbol display unit 341 is started until the symbol variation display is stopped. Specifically, the same symbol is stopped and displayed at two stop positions among the three stop positions on the active line in the symbol display unit 341, and the display pattern of the line corresponding to the remaining one stop position varies. It is a state to do. In addition, while the reach is displayed on the symbol display unit 341, a player who reflects a story effect process in which a moving image of a predetermined character or the like is displayed and suggests an expectation degree or an operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect. Participatory operation effect processing and the like are executed. During the execution of these effects, the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 may be hidden or displayed in a reduced size.

  For example, the electric accessory release counter C4 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination reservation area 412c in the RAM 412 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to open the electric accessory 315b for a predetermined time based on the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 stored in the electric utility reservation area 412c. For example, it is conceivable that the winning combination is made when the electric accessory release counter C4 is 0 to 199, and that the winning combination is lost when the electric accessory release counter C4 is 200 to 250.

  The variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 199, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS1 determines a rough fluctuation type such as so-called normal reach, super reach, and special reach. The variation type counter CS1 is updated at least once every time a main process (to be described later) is executed once by the MPU 41, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Further, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation winning port 314 or the lower operation winning port 315.

  Then, the MPU 41 determines a fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation type counter CS1 and a preset fluctuation table. Specifically, the MPU 41 identifies the type of the variation pattern while referring to the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, or the outlier variation table included in the variation table 411d of the ROM 411. Note that these variation tables may be provided individually for each of the low probability mode and the high probability mode.

  Here, FIGS. 8E, 8F, and 8G are diagrams showing examples of the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, and the outlier variation table. As shown in FIGS. 8E, 8F, and 8G, in the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, and the outlier variation table, the variation pattern according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. Are associated in advance. When the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 is a normal jackpot fluctuation table, when the lottery result is “probable variation jackpot”, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, and when the lottery result is “out”, the deviation fluctuation table. , Respectively, to identify the type of variation pattern.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8E and 8F, in the normal jackpot variation table and the probability variation jackpot variation table, variation patterns “01” to “03” according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. Is selected. Here, when the variation pattern “01” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes symbol variation display in a normal reach mode in which the variation display time is 30 s. When the variation pattern “02” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes symbol variation display in a super reach manner in which the variation display time is 60 s. Further, when the variation pattern “03” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes symbol variation display in a special reach mode in which the variation display time is 90 s. Note that the type of variation pattern is not limited to these.

  In the gaming machine 10, for example, a plurality of types of normal reach having different characters or stories are prepared as the normal reach corresponding to the variation pattern “01”, and any one of the normal reach selected from the normal reach is executed.

  Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, as a super reach corresponding to the variation pattern “02”, a plurality of types of super reach having different characters and stories are prepared, and one of the super reach selected from the super reach is executed. The Super Reach is a reach that has a longer variation time than normal reach and a shorter variation time than special reach, and has a higher probability of winning a jackpot than normal reach, and a low probability of winning a jackpot than special reach It is executed when suggesting to a person.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, as the special reach corresponding to the variation pattern “03”, a plurality of types of special reach having different characters and stories are prepared, and any one of the special reach selected from the special reach is executed. The Special reach is a reach that has a longer variation time than normal reach and super reach, and includes, for example, effects that develop from normal reach or super reach.

  The reach corresponding to the various variation patterns includes a single operation effect in which the single operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect, and a continuous operation operation effect in which the continuous operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect. In addition, a player participation type operation effect process such as a long press operation effect in which a long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect may be included.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8G, in the deviation variation table, the variation type for each stop type (rear / rear out reach, reach other than front / rear out, complete out) determined by the reach random number counter C3. The correspondence between the counter CS1 and the variation pattern is defined. More specifically, when the stop type at the time of departure is reach back and forth reach or reach other than back and forth, any of the variation patterns “01” to “03” is selected according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8G, when the stop type at the time of departure is completely out of the range, one of the variation patterns “04” to “07” is selected according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. The More specifically, when the value of the variation type counter CS1 is 0 to 149, the variation pattern “04” is selected if the current number of holds N is 1 or 2, and the current number of holds N is 3 or 4. If there is, the variation pattern “05” is selected. Similarly, when the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is 150 to 199, the fluctuation pattern “06” is selected if the current holding number N is 1 or 2, and the fluctuation pattern “06” is changed if the current holding number N is 3 or 4. The pattern “07” is selected. When the variation pattern “04” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes symbol variation display with a variation display time of 7 s and no reach. When the variation pattern “05” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes symbol variation display with a variation display time of 5 s and no reach. Similarly, when the variation pattern “06” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes symbol variation display with a variation display time of 10 s and no reach. When the variation pattern “07” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes symbol variation display with a variation display time of 8 s and no reach.

  For example, in the gaming machine 10, in the symbol variation display at the time of deviation corresponding to the variation patterns “04” and “05”, the off pattern stops at the loss symbol without accompanying a notice effect or the like in which characters and messages are displayed. Symbol variation display is executed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, in the symbol variation display at the time of deviation corresponding to the variation patterns “06” and “07”, the symbol of the deviation pattern that stops at the failure symbol with a notice effect such as a character and a message displayed. Fluctuation display is executed.

  When the MPU 41 specifies the variation pattern indicating the variation display time by the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341, the MPU 41 inputs the variation pattern and the variation pattern command indicating the lottery result to the sound lamp control device 5. Specifically, when the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 adds a variation pattern command “A01” with “A” indicating that it is a regular jackpot before the variation patterns “01” to “03”. Any one of “A03” is output. Further, when the lottery result is “probable big hit”, the MPU 41 adds fluctuation patterns “B01” to “B03” with “B” indicating that it is probable big hit before the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03”. "Is output. Further, the MPU 41, when the lottery result is “off”, the fluctuation pattern commands “C01” to “C07” with “C” indicating that they are off before the fluctuation patterns “01” to “07”. One of the following is output. Thereby, the voice lamp control device 5 can determine the lottery result and the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation display time) based on the fluctuation pattern command, and the symbol display unit 341 based on the lottery result and the fluctuation pattern. The details of the variation mode such as the variation type and the effect type displayed in the above are determined. Then, the sound lamp control device 5 causes the symbol display unit 341 to execute symbol variation display based on the details of the determined variation mode, and reproduces sound from the speaker 26 in accordance with the symbol variation display. The lighting mode is controlled (lights up or blinks).

  Accordingly, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 performs a simple process for determining a variation pattern (variation display time) for the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 based on the variation type counter CS1 and various variation tables. Will be executed. Therefore, even if the MPU 41 of the gaming machine 10 is configured by an 8-bit microcomputer, the MPU 41 can stably perform the big hit lottery. Moreover, since the details of the variation mode that is actually displayed on the symbol display unit 341 are determined by the sound lamp control device 5, various variation modes can be selectively executed as the variation mode.

[Sub-control unit 332]
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 332 includes an audio lamp control device 5 and a display control device 6, and based on a control signal input from the main control unit 331, symbol variation display and symbol display on the symbol display unit 341. It is an example of the sub control means which performs effect display.

[Audio lamp control device 5]
The sound lamp control device 5 includes an MPU 51, an input / output I / F 52, and the like. The MPU 51 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 51 includes a ROM 511 and a RAM 512.

  The ROM 511 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The ROM 511 also stores information such as sound used for various effects or lamp lighting patterns. The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 51. Note that the RAM 512 may be a nonvolatile storage unit.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the ROM 511 and the RAM 512 of the MPU 51. As shown in FIG. 6B, the ROM 511 stores a variation type table 511a, an effect type table 511b, a single shot table 511c, a continuous hitting table 511d, and a long press table 511e. In addition, the RAM 512 has a first detection flag 512a, a second detection flag 512b, a third detection flag 512c, a first pattern flag 512d, a second pattern flag 512e, a third pattern flag 512f, a single effect flag 512g, and a continuous hit effect flag. 512h, long press effect flag 512i, hold count counter 512j, continuous hit counter 512k, long press counter 512m, reception start flag 512n, effect type counter 512p, fluctuation display counter 512q, high speed fluctuation counter 512r, mode counter 512s, continuous hit flag 512t Storage areas such as a storage counter 512u, a monitoring counter 512v, and an operation interval counter 512w are provided.

  The sound lamp control device 5 executes processing according to the control program stored in the ROM 511 by the MPU 51, so that the display control device 6 is based on various commands (control signals) input from the main control device 4. A control signal is input to control the display of the symbol display unit 341. The sound lamp control device 5 also controls the playback sound from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the electrical decoration unit 27 in accordance with the display of the symbol display unit 341. For example, the MPU 51 reflects the operation of the operation button 22 in a preset operation effective period on the effect display based on the result of the big hit lottery (determination result) by the MPU 41, the repeated operation effect, the long press operation effect, and the like. Whether or not the operation effect is executed is determined. Then, the MPU 51 executes one or a plurality of operation effects determined to be executed based on the result of the big hit lottery (determination result) by the MPU 41. The operation effect is realized by a combination of the display of the symbol display unit 341, the sound of the speaker 26, the illumination of the illumination unit 27, and the like.

  The input / output I / F 52 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the sound lamp control device 5 and outputs control signals from the sound lamp control device 5. Specifically, the main control device 4 and the display control device 6 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, various commands such as a fluctuation pattern command, a hold number command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command are input from the main controller 4 to the sound lamp controller 5. Further, the sound lamp control device 5 outputs a display variation pattern command or the like to the display control device 6. A configuration in which the display control device 6 receives various commands from the main control device 4 and inputs the various commands to the sound lamp control device 5 is also conceivable as another embodiment. In addition, a configuration in which the sub control unit 332 includes one control device having both functions of the sound lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 is also conceivable as another embodiment.

  The input / output I / F 52 is connected to a speaker 26 and an electrical decoration unit 27. In the sound lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can control the sound output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27, and the like based on various commands input from the main control device 4. It is. Further, the MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the lighting unit 27 based on the operation of the operation button 22.

  The MPU 51 executes predetermined arithmetic processing based on various commands such as a variation pattern command, a hold number command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command input from the main control device 4.

  Specifically, when a variation pattern command is input, the MPU 51 determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, transmits a display variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern to the display control device 6, and displays the symbol display. The symbol variation display in the part 341 is started. At this time, in the symbol display unit 341, when the variation pattern command indicates a deviation, a combination of symbols corresponding to the deviation is displayed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern command indicates a normal jackpot, the symbol combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is displayed, and when the variation pattern command indicates the probability variation jackpot, the symbol combination corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is displayed.

  In addition, the MPU 51 can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in a notice effect or an operation effect that is executed during the symbol variation display. For example, when the notice effect is executed during the symbol variation display, the notice result is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 22. In particular, the notice effect includes a repeated hit notice effect in which a notice result is displayed by a continuous hit operation of the operation button 22. Further, when the operation effect is executed during the symbol variation display, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

[Display control device 6]
The display control device 6 controls the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on various commands (control signals) input from the sound lamp control device 5. Specifically, the display control device 6 executes the symbol variation display and the effect display by controlling the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command input from the sound lamp control device 5.

  The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like, and the audio lamp control device 5 and the symbol display unit 341 are connected to the input / output I / F 62. The voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 may be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The MPU 61 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer, and the MPU 61 includes a ROM 611 and a RAM 612. The display control device 6 also incorporates various circuits such as a timer circuit that measures time and an interrupt circuit that receives an interrupt.

  In addition to various control programs, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of types of images such as a variation symbol used in symbol variation display of the symbol display unit 341, a notice effect image, a reach effect image, a jackpot effect image, and a loss effect image. . Each image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 includes a still image or a moving image. The ROM 611 stores a display schedule corresponding to each variable display pattern command. Specifically, the display schedule includes a high-speed change time and a change display time of a change symbol in addition to the type of image to be used and the display timing of each image. In the display control device 6, the MPU 61 displays various images on the symbol display unit 341 according to the display schedule corresponding to the variation display pattern command, thereby realizing symbol variation display and effect display.

  The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 61. Note that the RAM 612 may be a nonvolatile storage unit.

[Discharge Control Device 7]
The payout control device 7 includes an MPU 71 and an input / output I / F 72. The MPU 71 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 71 includes a ROM 711 and a RAM 712.

  The ROM 711 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 712 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 71. Note that the RAM 712 may be a nonvolatile storage unit.

  The input / output I / F 72 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the payout control device 7 and outputs control signals from the payout control device 7. Specifically, the payout device 132 and the ball lending device 100 are connected to the input / output I / F 72.

  As described above, the payout device 132 pays out game balls from the tank 131 toward the upper plate 23, and a driving unit 132a such as a motor that drives a ball stop member that switches whether or not the game balls are paid out; A payout sensor 132b for individually detecting the game balls to be paid out. The payout control device 7 pays out an arbitrary number of game balls by controlling the drive unit 132a based on the detection result by the payout sensor 132b. Further, the dispensing control device 7 is provided with a state return switch 73. The state return switch 73 is operated, for example, in order to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs such as a ball clogging of the payout device 132.

  The ball lending device 100 is installed in the island facility together with the gaming machine 10. Then, the ball lending device 100 determines the amount stored in the card inserted in the ball lending device 100 according to the operation of a ball lending operation device (not shown) provided on the front frame 11 of the gaming machine 10. A corresponding number of game balls can be paid out and lent to the player. Specifically, when a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of game balls is input from the ball lending device 100 to the payout control device 7, the payout device 132 is controlled by the MPU 71 so that a predetermined number of game balls are received. To be paid out. The recording medium in which the amount is stored is not limited to a card, and may be, for example, a coin-type storage medium incorporating an IC chip. The ball lending device 100 may be capable of lending a predetermined number of game balls according to the cash by inserting the cash.

[Launch control device 8]
The launch control device 8 includes a launch control IC 81 that controls the driving of the game ball launch mechanism 32. Specifically, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 while the launch handle 21 is being rotated, thereby playing the game balls stored in the upper plate 23 into the launch rail 321. Feed on top. Then, the launch control IC 81 detects the operation amount of the launch handle 21 and drives the solenoid 323 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 in accordance with the operation amount, thereby directing the game ball on the launch rail 321 toward the game board 31. To fire. At this time, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 and the solenoid 323 using a clock signal that is switched ON / OFF at a preset period (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec.

  Further, the firing handle 21 is provided with a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation operation by the player, and a voltage is input to the firing control IC 81 according to the amount of rotation operation of the firing handle 21. As a result, the launch control IC 81 determines that the launch intensity of the game ball from the game ball launching mechanism 32 increases as the rotary operation amount of the launch handle 21 increases, based on the voltage value input according to the rotational operation amount of the launch handle 21. The applied voltage to the solenoid 323 is adjusted so as to increase.

  Further, the launch handle 21 includes a touch sensor 21a for detecting that the player is touching the launch handle 21, and a ball stop switch 21b for performing an operation for the player to arbitrarily stop the launch of the game ball. Is provided. The firing control IC 81 uses the touch sensor 21a and the ball stop switch 21b to detect that the player is not touching the launch handle 21 by the touch sensor 21a, or the ball stop switch 21b is operated by the player. When this is detected, the game ball launching mechanism 32 stops firing the game ball. Thereby, for example, the shooting handle 21 is fixed in a rotated state, and a game in a situation where the player is not touching the shooting handle 21 is prevented. Further, the player can arbitrarily stop the launch of the ball game ball by operating the ball stop switch 21b with the thumb or the like while rotating the launch handle 21.

[Power supply control device 9]
The power supply control device 9 generates a + 12V voltage for driving various sensors and driving units, a + 5V voltage for logic used in various control devices, and the like. The power supply control device 9 supplies the generated + 12V or + 5V voltage to the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the display control device 6, the payout control device 7, the launch control device 8, and the like.

  The power supply control device 9 is provided with a power switch 91 for turning on / off the gaming machine 10 and a RAM erasing switch 92 operated when returning the gaming machine 10 to the initial state. The gaming machine 10 is initialized when the power switch 91 is operated and the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 92 is ON.

  In addition, the power supply control device 9 is provided with a capacitor and a secondary battery as charging means that is charged by the power supplied from the power supply facility. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply facility is cut off, the information in the RAM provided in the various control devices is held for a predetermined period by the power discharged from the capacitor. Further, in the gaming machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply facility is cut off, various control devices can be driven for a predetermined period by the power discharged from the secondary battery.

  Furthermore, the power supply control device 9 inputs a power failure signal to the main control device 4, the sound lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7 and the like when it is determined that the power supply is cut off. For example, when the power supply control device 9 outputs a preset 24V DC voltage based on the power supplied from the power supply facility, the power supply control device 9 is in a power outage state when the DC voltage reaches less than the preset 22V. Judge. When the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7 and the like receive a power failure signal from the power supply control device 9, the control being executed is interrupted and a predetermined NMI interrupt process is executed.

[Process of main controller 4]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 11. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 41 is executed at the time of power-on startup processing, main processing executed after the startup processing, periodically started main timer interruption processing, and power failure. NMI interrupt processing is executed. In the present embodiment, description of the startup process and the NMI interrupt process is omitted.

[Main timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of the main timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41. The MPU 41 activates and executes the main timer interrupt process every 2 msec, for example.

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, a sensor detection process for determining the detection states of various sensors or switches connected to the main control device 4 is executed. For example, the detection states of the entrance sensors 313a to 317a, the magnetic sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, and the like are determined. At this time, if a game ball has entered any one of the ball sensors 313a to 317a, the information is stored in the RAM 412 as winning detection information.

<Step S902>
In step S902, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S903>
Subsequently, in step S903, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when these counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is set to 0. To clear.

<Steps S904 to S905>
Thereafter, in step S904, a start winning process (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, associated with winning in the upper working port 314 or the lower working port 315 is executed. In step S905, after executing the firing control process, The process is terminated.

  In the launch control process, the touch sensor 21a detects that the player is touching the launch handle 21, and the ball stop switch 21b for stopping the launch is not operated. This is a process to enable launching. In addition, when the touch sensor 21a detects that the player is not touching the launch handle 21 or when the ball stop switch 21b is operated, the launch control process invalidates the launch of the game ball. It is a process to make. The MPU 41 instructs the launch control device 8 to launch a game ball when the game ball launch is valid.

[Start-up winning process of main controller 4]
Here, the start winning process executed by the MPU 41 in step S904 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1001>
First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize in one of the upper operating port 314 and the lower operating port 315. If it is determined that the game ball has won the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315 (S1001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002, and the game ball has won the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315. If it is determined that it is not (S1001: No), the start winning process is terminated.

<Steps S1002 to S1003>
In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the hold number N stored in the hold number storage area NA of the RAM 412 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the number N of holds is less than the upper limit (S1002: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1003, and 1 is added to the number N of holds. On the other hand, if the number N of holding is more than the upper limit (S1002: No), the start winning process is terminated.

<Step S1004>
In step S1004, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS1 updated in step S903 (see FIG. 9) are stored in the first hold in the hold storage area 412b in the RAM 412. It stores in the first vacant reservation area among areas RE1-RE4, and the said start winning process is complete | finished.

[Main processing of main controller 4]
Next, the main process executed by the MPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main process, the main control process of the game is executed. In the main process, the processes of steps S1101 to S1106 are executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update process of steps S1107 to S1109 is executed with the remaining time.

<Step S1101>
First, in step S1101, external output processing for transmitting output data such as commands set in the main timer interrupt processing or the previous main processing to each control device such as the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 is executed. . For example, when a command such as a variation pattern command is set in the RAM 412, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 332. Further, the presence / absence of the winning detection information in the RAM 412 is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, a winning ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 7.

<Step S1102>
Next, in step S1102, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S1103>
Thereafter, in step S1103, a prize ball command to be output to the payout control device 7 is set. Specifically, based on the winning detection information stored in the RAM 412, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred at the general winning opening 313 or the like. If a winning has occurred, a winning ball command indicating the number of winning balls to be paid out is set according to the winning.

<Step S1104>
In step S1104, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. The game turn control process will be described in detail later. In the game turn control process, the above-mentioned jackpot lottery is executed, and a change pattern command necessary for the display of the change of the symbol by the symbol display unit 341 is set. At this time, the MPU 41 draws the jackpot lottery based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S903, and the variation type counter CS1 updated in step S1109. A variation pattern command indicating the result and the variation display time is set.

<Step S1105>
Next, in step S1105, a game state transition process is executed for shifting the game state based on the result of the big hit lottery in step S1104. In the gaming state transition process, the gaming state is shifted to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a low probability mode, a high frequency support mode, or the like. For example, the opening / closing execution mode is an operation mode that is executed when the result of the big win lottery is a big win. In the opening / closing execution mode, after opening the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 elapses, or a predetermined number of game balls win the variable winning opening 316. When any of the above conditions is satisfied, one round of opening / closing processing for closing the opening / closing door 316b of the variable prize opening 316 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of rounds.

<Step S1106>
Subsequently, in step S1106, display control processing of the main display unit 37 is executed. In the display control process, on the other 7-segment display in the main display unit 37, the symbol variation display is executed only during the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the symbol variation display is a symbol indicating the lottery result. Stop. Further, in the display control process, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 317, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is acquired at the timing of passing, and one of the 7-segment displays on the main display unit 37 is acquired. The symbol change display is carried out with the instrument. Then, when a symbol lottery is performed based on the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 and the symbol hit state, the electric accessory 315b attached to the lower working port 315 is opened for a predetermined time.

<Step S1107>
In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has arrived, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process. If it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has arrived (S1107: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1101, and each of the processes after S1101 described above is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has not arrived (S1107: No), until the execution timing of the next main process arrives, that is, until the execution timing of the next main process is reached. During the remaining time, step S1108 and step S1109 are repeatedly executed.

<Step S1108>
In step S1108, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S1109>
In step S1109, the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, after updating the variation type counter CS1, the process returns to step S1107.

[Game control process]
Here, the game times control process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1104 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1201>
In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in the opening / closing execution mode. If the gaming machine 10 is in the opening / closing execution mode (S1201: Yes side), the game turn control process is terminated and the opening / closing execution mode is not in progress. In the case (S1201: No side), the process proceeds to step S1202. For example, the presence / absence of execution of the opening / closing execution mode is determined based on the opening / closing execution mode flag 412i that the MPU 41 sets to ON at the start of the opening / closing execution mode and OFF at the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

<Step S1202>
In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation display is currently being performed. If the symbol variation display is being performed (S1202: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1221, and if the symbol variation display is not being performed ( S1202: No side), the process proceeds to step S1203. For example, whether or not the symbol variation display is being performed is determined when the MPU 41 is set to ON at the start of the symbol variation display and a predetermined fixed time has elapsed after the variation display time has elapsed (S1224: The determination is made based on the variable display flag 412j that is set to OFF.

<Step S1221>
In step S1221, it is determined whether or not the variation display time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation display. If it is determined that the variation display time has not elapsed (S1221: No side), the process proceeds to step S1222. If it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed (S1221: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1223. The change display time is set in the change display time counter 412k provided in the RAM 412 in step S1406 of the change start process (see FIG. 14) described later, and step S1408 of the change start process (see FIG. 14) described later. After the start of symbol variation display at, the countdown is performed at 4 msec intervals at which the main process (see FIG. 11) is executed. Then, the MPU 41 determines that the variable display time has elapsed when the variable display time counter 412k becomes zero.

<Step S1222>
In step S1222, a change display process for changing the design of the main display unit 37 is executed, and the game turn control process is terminated.

<Step S1223>
In step S1223, a variable end display is executed in which the main display unit 37 displays a stop result corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the game time. If the stop result is already displayed, the state is maintained.

  Specifically, in step S1223, a symbol corresponding to any of the probability variation jackpot stop result, the normal jackpot stop result, or the outage stop result set in a later-described variation start process (see FIG. 14) is displayed on the main display unit. 37.

<Step S1224>
In step S1224, after the variation display time has elapsed from the start of the symbol variation display, it is determined whether or not a predetermined set time has further elapsed. Specifically, the MPU 41 determines whether the fixed time counter 412p that is gradually updated in the next step S1225 has reached a count value corresponding to a predetermined fixed time after the lapse of the variable display time (S1221: Yes). Whether or not the fixed time has elapsed is determined based on whether or not. For example, the fixed time is 0.5 s. In the present embodiment, since the main process (see FIG. 11) is executed every 4 msec by the MPU 41, the count value corresponding to the fixed time is 125.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, the symbol variation display by the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341 is stopped until the determined time elapses after the variation display time has elapsed, and the player changes the symbol variation. Time for checking the display result is secured. If it is determined that the fixed time has not elapsed (S1224: No), the process proceeds to step S1225. If it is determined that the fixed time has elapsed (S1224: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1226. Migrate to

<Step S1225>
In step S1225, the fixed time counter 412p is updated as described above. Specifically, the fixed time counter 412p is incremented by 1 at intervals of 4 msec at which the main process is executed.

<Step S1226>
In step S1226, the fixed time counter 412p is reset to 0, the variable display flag 412j is set to OFF, and the game times control process is terminated. As a result, even in the next game round, the fixed time can be measured after the variable display time has elapsed.

<Step S1203>
If it is determined in step S1202 that the symbol variation display is not being performed, in the subsequent step S1203, it is determined whether or not the number of holds N stored in the hold number storage area NA of the hold storage area 412b is zero. To do. Here, when the number of held N is 0 (S1203: Yes side), the game turn control process is terminated, and when the number of held N is not 0 (S1203: No side), the process proceeds to step S1204. .

<Step S1204>
In step S1204, a data setting process (see FIG. 13), which will be described later, is executed for the data of the validity information stored in the hold storage area 412b.

[Data setting process]
Here, an example of the data setting process executed by the MPU 41 in the step S1204 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Steps S1301 to S1303>
First, in step S1301, the number of reservations N stored in the storage number storage area NA is decremented by 1, and in step S1302, the success / failure information is moved from the first reservation area RE1 to the execution area AE. Subsequently, in step S1303, the success / failure information of the second reservation area RE2 to the fourth reservation area RE4 is shifted one by one. Specifically, in step S1303, the success / failure information of the second reservation area RE2 is moved to the first reservation area RE1, the success / failure information of the third reservation area RE3 is moved to the second reservation area RE2, and the fourth reservation area RE4 The success / failure information is moved to the third reserved area RE3.

<Step S1304>
Thereafter, in step S1304, a shift command indicating that the success / failure information of the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 has been shifted is set. The shift command set in step S1304 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 5 in step S1101 of the next main process (see FIG. 11) executed by the MPU 41.

<Step S1205>
Next, returning to the game times control process of FIG. 12, in step S1205, a change start process for causing the symbol display unit 341 to execute a symbol change display based on the success / failure information stored in the execution area AE is executed. In other words, the MPU 41 sequentially performs a variation start process on the success / failure information of the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4 stored in the RAM 412.

[Variation start processing]
Here, an example of the change start process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1205 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1401>
In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in the high probability mode. If the gaming machine 10 is in the high probability mode (S1401: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1402, and if not in the high probability mode (S1401). : No side), the process proceeds to step S1411. Specifically, the MPU 41 determines whether or not the mode is the high probability mode based on the high probability mode flag 412d provided in the RAM 412. The high probability mode flag 412d is turned on when the MPU 41 shifts to the high probability mode, and is turned off when the MPU 41 shifts to the low probability mode.

<Step S1402>
In step S1402, based on the high probability winning / failing table (see FIG. 8B), is the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the winning / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE corresponding to the jackpot winning? Execute the determination of whether or not. Here, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning is an example of a predetermined state transition condition.

<Step S1411>
On the other hand, in step S1411, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the hit information currently stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning based on the low probability winning / failing table (see FIG. 8A). Whether or not there is is determined. The fact that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning is also an example of a predetermined state transition condition.

<Step S1403>
In step S1403, the process branches depending on whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is determined to be a value corresponding to the jackpot winning. Specifically, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S1403: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1404, and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot winning selection. If it is determined that the value is not to be performed (S1403: No side), the process proceeds to step S1431.

<Step S1431>
In step S1431, the removal flag 412n provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The out flag 412n indicates whether or not the result of the big hit lottery of the success / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE is out. In step S1431, a stop result of the main display unit 37 in the game times in which the result of the big hit lottery is out of place is also set. Note that the off flag 412n is set to off after the main process (see FIG. 11) is executed.

<Step S1404>
In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot. If it is a probable jackpot (S1404: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1405, and if it is not a probable jackpot (S1404: No side). ), The process proceeds to step S1441. Specifically, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type counter C2 of the validity information currently stored in the execution area AE and the distribution table (see FIG. 8C).

<Step S1405>
In step S1405, the probability variation big hit flag 412l provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The probability variation jackpot flag 412l indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the success / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE is a probability variation jackpot. In step S1405, a stop result of the main display unit 37 in the game times in which the result of the big win lottery is a probable big hit is also set. The probability variation big hit flag 4121 is set to OFF after the main process (see FIG. 11) is executed.

<Step S1441>
On the other hand, in step S1441, the normal big hit flag 412m provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The normal jackpot flag 412m indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the success / failure information currently stored in the execution area AE is a normal jackpot. In step S1441, the stop result of the main display unit 37 in the game times in which the result of the big hit lottery is usually the big win is also set. The normal jackpot flag 412m is set to off after the main process (see FIG. 11) is executed.

<Step S1406>
Thereafter, in step S1406, the variation pattern of the game times is specified, and the variation display time of the symbol display unit 341 corresponding to the variation pattern is set in the variation display time counter 412k. Specifically, when the normal jackpot flag 412m is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the normal jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8E). If the probability variation jackpot flag 4121 is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the probability variation jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8F). Furthermore, when the out flag 412n is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the out variation table (see FIG. 8G).

  By the way, when the holding number N is 0, even when the result of the big hit lottery is out of reach, the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the super reach or the special reach so that the super reach or the special reach is likely to occur. It is also conceivable to use a non-holding deviation fluctuation table in which the value of is set more than usual. In addition, not only when the holding number N is 0, but when the holding number N is small, a deviation variation table in which a fluctuation pattern with a long variation display time is easily selected as compared with the case where the holding number N is large is set. It can also be used.

<Step S1407>
In step S1407, a variation pattern command including the result of the jackpot lottery in the game time and the variation pattern specified in step S1406 is set and stored in the RAM 512. Thereby, in step S1401 of the next main process (see FIG. 11) executed by the MPU 41, the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 displays the symbol based on the fluctuation pattern command. The symbol variation display by the unit 341 is executed.

  Note that, as described above, when the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 adds “A” indicating “ordinary jackpot” to the variation patterns “01” to “03”. Any of “A03” is set as a variation pattern command. Further, when the lottery result is “probable big hit”, the MPU 41 adds any one of “B01” to “B03” with “B” indicating that it is a promising big hit to the variation patterns “01” to “03”. Is set as the fluctuation pattern. Further, when the lottery result is “out”, the MPU 41 changes any of “C01” to “C07” with “C” added to the change patterns “01” to “07”. Set as a pattern command.

<Step S1408>
In step S1408, the symbol variation display of the main display unit 37 is started, and the variation display flag 412j is set to ON. The symbol variation display started here stops after the lapse of the variation display time set in step S1406 in the state of the stop result set in any of steps S1405, S1431, or S1441.

[Processing of voice lamp control device 5]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 51 in the sound lamp control device 5 will be described.

  In addition, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that part or all of the processing executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 in this embodiment is executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6. In the sound lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 also executes control processing for the speaker 26 and the illumination unit 27, start-up processing at the time of start-up of the sound lamp control device 5, NMI interruption processing at the time of power failure, etc. In the present embodiment, processing related to the operation button 22 executed by the sound lamp control device 5 will be described, and description of other processing will be omitted.

[Sub timer interrupt processing of the voice lamp control device 5]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the sub timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51. The MPU 51 executes the sub timer interrupt process as a periodic process with a period of 1 msec.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the MPU 51 performs operation detection processing (S1501), detection pattern determination processing (S1502), counter update processing (S1503), command determination processing (S1504), and single operation effect processing in the sub timer interrupt processing. (S1505), long press operation effect processing (S1506), continuous hit operation effect processing (S1507), and mode control processing (S1508) are executed.

  In the present embodiment, a single operation effect process, a continuous hit operation effect process, and a long press effect process will be described as examples of the operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation button 22, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, an operation effect in which the same operation effect is executed a plurality of times among the single operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long press effect process is also conceivable. An operation effect that is executed in combination with any one of them is also conceivable. A rhythm operation effect in which the operation button 22 is operated at a predetermined timing according to a preset rhythm is also an example of the operation effect.

[Operation detection processing: S1501]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation detection process. In the operation detection process, an operation state of the operation button 22 is detected, and a process for sequentially updating the operation history for the past three times is executed. In the gaming machine 10, the operation detection process is executed by the MPU 51, whereby whether or not the operation button 22 is operated is determined at a predetermined interval (1 msec interval in the present embodiment).

<Steps S1601 to S1603>
As shown in FIG. 16, in the operation detection process, in step S1601, the value of the second detection flag 512b is shifted (overwritten) to the first detection flag 512a. In step S1602, the value of the third detection flag 512c is shifted (overwritten) to the second detection flag 512b. Thereafter, in step S1603, the operation state of the operation button 22 detected by the operation switch 22a is stored (overwritten) in the third detection flag 512c, and the operation detection process ends.

  As described above, in the operation detection process, the processes of steps S1601 to S1603 are executed, so that the operation state for the last three 1 msec intervals as the operation history of the operation button 22 is the first detection flag 512a to the third detection. It is stored in the flag 512c. Specifically, the most recent operation state is stored in the third detection flag 512c, the previous operation state is stored in the second detection flag 512b, and the two previous operation states are stored in the first detection flag 512a. Remembered.

[Detection pattern determination processing: S1502]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process. In the detection pattern determination process, the detection pattern generated in the operation history of the operation button 22 is determined based on the stored information of the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the third detection flag 512c.

<Step S1701>
As shown in FIG. 17, in the detection pattern determination process, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the first detection flag 512a indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 three times before is on. If the first detection flag 512a is on (S1701: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1702. If the first detection flag 512a is off (S1701: No), the process proceeds to step S1705. .

<Step S1702>
Next, in step S1702, it is determined whether or not the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before is on. If the second detection flag 512b is on (S1702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1703. If the second detection flag 512b is off (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1708. .

<Step S1703>
In step S1703, it is determined whether the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. If the third detection flag 512c is on (S1703: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1704. If the third detection flag 512c is off (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1710. .

<Step S1704>
In step S1704, the first pattern flag 512d is turned on, the second pattern flag 512e and the third pattern flag 512f are set off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, the first pattern flag 512d is turned on when “ON”, “ON”, and “ON” operation patterns occur in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The first pattern flag 512d is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation state of the operation button 22 is continued.

<Step S1705>
If it is determined in step S1701 that the first detection flag 512a is not on (S1701: No), in the subsequent step S1702, the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the previous operation button 22 is on. Determine whether or not. If the second detection flag 512b is on (S1705: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1706. If the second detection flag 512b is off (S1705: No), the process proceeds to step S1710. .

<Step S1706>
In step S1706, it is determined whether the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. If the third detection flag 512c is on (S1706: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1707. If the third detection flag 512c is off (S1706: No), the process proceeds to step S1710. .

<Step S1707>
In step S1707, the second pattern flag 512e is turned on, the first pattern flag 512d and the third pattern flag 512f are set off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, the second pattern flag 512e is turned on when an operation pattern of “OFF”, “ON”, and “ON” is generated in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The second pattern flag 512e is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state (whether or not the operation button 22 has been started). In this way, if it is determined whether the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state using the second pattern flag 512e, the operation button 22 starts operating due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity. False detection is prevented, and the start of operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1711>
In step S1711, the operation interval counter 512w used to determine the operation interval of the operation button 22 is set to zero. The operation interval counter 512w indicates the time during which the operation button 22 has not been operated. The operation interval counter 512w is gradually added in step S1503, which will be described later, and is reset to 0 in step S1711 when the operation button 22 is started. The Thereby, the MPU 51 can recognize the operation interval of the operation button 22 by referring to the operation interval counter 512w.

<Step S1708>
If it is determined in step S1702 that the second detection flag 512a is not on (S1702: No), in the subsequent step S1708, whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. Determine whether. If the third detection flag 512c is on (S1708: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1710. If the second detection flag 512b is off (S1708: No), the process proceeds to step S1709. .

<Step S1709>
In step S1709, the third pattern flag 512f is set on, the first pattern flag 512d and the second pattern flag 512e are set off, and the detection pattern determination process ends. That is, the third pattern flag 512f is turned on when an operation pattern of “ON”, “OFF”, and “OFF” occurs in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The third pattern flag 512f is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has ended). As described above, when it is determined whether the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state using the third pattern flag 512f, the operation start of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity is started. Misdetection is prevented, and the end of the operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1710>
On the other hand, in step S1710, the first pattern flag 512d, the second pattern flag 512e, and the third pattern flag 512f are set to OFF, and the detection pattern determination process ends.

[Counter update processing: S1503]
Returning to the description of FIG. 15, in the counter update process S1503, the effect type counter 512p, the fluctuation display counter 512q, the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r, the monitoring counter 512v, and the operation interval counter 512w are updated. Specifically, the performance type counter 512p is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. The effect type counter 512p updated here is used to determine the change type and the effect type based on the change pattern command received from the main control device 4. Further, each of the fluctuation display counter 512q and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r is decremented by 1, and the monitoring counter 512v and the operation interval counter 512w are incremented by 1.

[Command determination processing: S1504]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the command determination process. In the command determination process, a command received from the main control device 4 is determined, and a process corresponding to the command is executed.

<Step S1801>
As shown in FIG. 18, in the command determination process, in step S1801, it is determined whether a command is received from the main control device 4. If a command has been received (S1801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1802. If a command has not been received (S1801: No), the command determination process is terminated. The command received from the main controller 4 is stored in an unprocessed command storage area of the RAM 512, and the MPU 51 determines whether or not a command has been received by referring to the unprocessed command storage area. Note that the command stored in the unprocessed command storage area is determined to have received the command in step S1801 and is erased from the unprocessed command storage area when processed, for example, for processing work. Is stored in the storage area.

<Step S1802>
Next, in step S1802, it is determined whether the received command is a variation pattern command. If the command is not a variation pattern command (S1802: No), the process proceeds to step S1821. If the command is a variation pattern command (S1802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1803.

<Step S1821>
In step S1821, the process based on the other command received from main controller 4 is executed, and then the command determination process is terminated. For example, in step S1821, when a hold number command or shift command is input, the value of the hold number counter 512j is updated, and the number of hold symbols indicating the hold number N displayed on the symbol display device 341 is set to the hold number command. Alternatively, the hold number display process for changing based on the shift command is executed. As a result, the MPU 51 can recognize the current hold number N by referring to the hold number counter 512j. In addition, when a jackpot start command is received, a preset jackpot start process corresponding to the jackpot start command is executed. When a jackpot end command is received, a jackpot end command is received. A jackpot end process set in advance is executed.

<Step S1803>
In step S1803, the variation type and the effect type are determined based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 4. Specifically, the MPU 51 identifies the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, the variation type table 511a and the effect type table 511b stored in the ROM 511 in advance, and the value of the effect type counter 512p stored in the RAM 512p. To do. The effect type table 511b includes a normal reach effect table corresponding to normal reach, a special reach effect table corresponding to special reach, and a super reach effect table corresponding to super reach.

  FIG. 19A shows an example of the variation type table 511a. As shown in FIG. 19A, in the variation type table 511a, the variation display time, variation type variation type, variation display time, and fast variation time corresponding to the variation pattern command are defined. For example, the variation pattern command “A01” having the lottery result “normal jackpot” and the variation pattern “01” is associated with the variation type “normal reach”, the variation display time “30 s”, and the high-speed variation time “5 s”. It has been. In addition, the fluctuation pattern command “B02” whose lottery result is “probable big hit” and the fluctuation pattern is “02” corresponds to the fluctuation type “special reach”, the fluctuation display time “45 s”, and the high speed fluctuation time “5 s”. The fluctuation pattern command “C03” with the lottery result “probable big hit” and the fluctuation pattern “03” is attached to the fluctuation type “super reach”, the fluctuation display time “90 s”, and the high speed fluctuation time “5 s”. "Is associated.

  Further, the variation pattern command “C04” whose lottery result is “out” and the variation pattern is “04” includes a variation type “no reach”, a variation display time “7 s”, and a fast variation time “1.5 s”. The variation pattern command “C05” with which the lottery result is “out” and the variation pattern is “05” is associated with the variation type “no reach”, the variation display time “10 s”, and the fast variation time “5 s”. "Is associated. The variation pattern command “C06” with the lottery result “out” and the variation pattern “06” includes a variation type “no reach”, a variation display time “5 s”, and a high-speed variation time “1.5 s”. The variation pattern command “C07”, which is associated with the lottery result and the variation pattern is “07”, has a variation type “no reach”, a variation display time “8 s”, and a fast variation time “5 s”. "Is associated.

  Note that in the variation type table 511a shown in FIG. 19A, for convenience of explanation, the variation display time and the high-speed variation time are displayed in time [s], but actually, in the variation type table 511a, Count values corresponding to the fluctuation display time and the high-speed fluctuation time may be stored. Specifically, in the present embodiment, since the sub timer interrupt process is executed in 1 msec, the fluctuation display time “30 s” is the count value “30000”, and the high speed fluctuation time “1.5 s” is the count value “ 1500 ". In the gaming machine 10, the high-speed fluctuation time of each game time is displayed in a variable manner when the number of holds is small and the time when the symbol fluctuation display is not executed is made as short as possible. Time and high speed fluctuation time are long. Note that the variable display time and the high-speed variable time may be constant regardless of the number of holds.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram showing an example of a normal reach production table included in the production type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 19B, in the normal reach production table, “production X1” to “production X5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512p. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is normal reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the normal reach effect table. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the case where there are five types of effects corresponding to each variation type will be described as an example, but the number of effects types may be more or less than five.

  On the other hand, FIG. 19C is a diagram illustrating an example of a special reach effect table included in the effect type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 19C, in the special reach production table, “production Y1” to “production Y5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512p. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is special reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the special reach effect table. For example, effects Y1 and Y2 are effect types accompanied by a single operation effect, effects Y3 and Y4 are effect types accompanied by a continuous hit operation effect, and effect Y5 is an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. An operation effect may be executed in the effects X1 to X5 set in the normal reach effect table.

  FIG. 19D is a diagram showing an example of a super reach production table included in the production type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 19D, in the super reach production table, “production Z1” to “production Z5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512p. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is super reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the super reach effect table. An operation effect may be executed in the effects Z1 to Z5 set in the super reach effect table.

  Then, the MPU 51 sets a change pattern command, a change type table 511a, an effect type table 511b, and a display change pattern command indicating the change type determined based on the effect type counter 512p, and stores the display change pattern command in the RAM 512. This display variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 6 in step S1811, which will be described later, and the display control device 6 executes symbol variation display and effect display using the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command. It should be noted that the display variation pattern command may include information on whether or not the jackpot is won.

<Step S1804>
In step S1804, it is determined whether the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a single operation effect. The single operation effect is a single operation result image as an effect result according to one operation of the operation button 22 within a preset operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed in the symbol display unit 341. It is a type of effect that is displayed. If the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type with a single operation effect (S1804: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1805, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type with a single operation effect (S1804). : No), the process proceeds to step S1806.

<Step S1805>
In step S1805, a single operation setting process for executing a single operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1810. In the single operation setting process, the single operation flag 512g is set to ON, and the single operation result corresponding to the current single operation operation is determined. Specifically, a single operation result corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined in the single table 511c of the ROM 511. In the single operation setting process, a single operation result corresponding to the current single operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the single table 511c stored in the ROM 511.

<Step S1806>
In step S1806, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by repeated hitting operation effects. The repeated hit operation effect means that during the execution of the effect display performed in the symbol display unit 341, the repeated hit effect image is displayed according to the intermittent operation (continuous hit operation) of the operation button 22 within the preset operation valid period. Thereafter, when the repeated hitting counter 512k indicating the number of operations of the operation button 22 reaches the first specified value, the repeated hitting operation result image is displayed as an effect result. Here, if the display variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by repeated hitting operation effects (S1806: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1807, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type accompanied by repeated hitting operation effects (S1806). : No), the process proceeds to step S1808.

<Step S1807>
In step S1807, a continuous hit operation setting process for executing a continuous hit operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1810. Specifically, in the repeated hitting operation setting process, the repeated hitting effect flag 512h is set to ON, and the first specified value corresponding to the current repeated hitting operation effect is determined. Specifically, the first specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined in the continuous hitting table 511d of the ROM 511. Then, in the repeated hitting operation setting process, the first specified value corresponding to the current repeated hitting operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the repeated hitting table 511d stored in the ROM 511. The first specified value is a value corresponding to the number of times of operation of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the repeated hitting operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the first specified value is “20 times” with a probability of 5/100 and “10 times” with a probability of 10/100 based on the repeated hitting table 511d and a predetermined random number value. , 85/100 with a probability of “5 times”. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out, the first specified value is “50 times” with a probability of 5/100, “100 times” with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100 based on the repeated hitting table 511d. Is determined to be “200 times”. In addition, when the lottery result is out of the range, it is conceivable that the first specified value is set to such a large value that it cannot be reached during execution of the continuous hitting operation effect.

<Step S1808>
In step S1808, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. The long press operation effect is after a long press effect image is displayed in response to a long press operation of the operation button 22 within a preset operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed in the symbol display unit 341. The long press operation result image is displayed as an effect when the long press counter 512m indicating the operation time of the operation button 22 reaches the second specified value. If the display variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect (S1808: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1809, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. (S1808: No), the process proceeds to step S1810. The long press counter 512m is an example of a numerical value used to indicate an operation time during which the operation of the operation button 22 is continued. Even if the operation time of the operation button 22 is managed in units of time (msec). Good.

<Step S1809>
In step S1809, a long press operation setting process for executing a long press operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1810. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 512i is set to ON, and the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined. Specifically, a second specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined in the long press table 511e of the ROM 511. Then, in the long press operation setting process, the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the long press table 511e stored in the ROM 511. The The second specified value is a value corresponding to an operation time of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the long press operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a jackpot, the second specified value is “1000” with a probability of 5/100 based on the long press table 511e and a predetermined random value, “600” with a probability of 10/100, It is determined to be “300” with a probability of 85/100. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out, the second specified value is “10000” with a probability of 5/100 based on the long press table 511e, “20000” with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100. It is determined to be “30000”. If the lottery result is out of place, the second specified value may be set to a value that cannot be reached during execution of the long press operation effect.

<Step S1810>
In step S1810, the fluctuation display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display counter 512q, and the high speed fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation display time is set in the high speed fluctuation counter 512r. As described above, the variation display time and the high-speed variation time are determined according to the variation pattern command and the variation type table 511a (see FIG. 19A). In step S1810, a time obtained by adding the fixed time (0.5 s in the present embodiment), which is a stop time after the symbol variation display, to the variation display time is defined as a variation display time in one game time, and the variation A count value corresponding to the display time is set in the fluctuation display counter 512q. Then, the fluctuation display counter 512q and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r are decremented by 1 in step S1503, and the MPU 51 determines whether or not the symbol fluctuation display is being performed based on the fluctuation display counter 512q and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r. It is possible to determine whether display is in progress, the change display time, the remaining time of the high speed change time, and the like. For example, the MPU 51 can determine that the high-speed fluctuation display 512r is finished when the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r is 0, and can determine that the symbol fluctuation display is finished when the fluctuation display counter 512q is 0. Note that the fixed display time is included in the change display time set in the change type table 511a, and in step S1810, the change display time set in the change type table 511a is changed as it is. It is also conceivable as another embodiment that it is set to. Further, the variation display time set in the variation type table 511a may be set as it is in the variation display counter 512q without considering the fixed time after the normal variation display in the symbol variation display.

<Step S1811>
In step S1811, a display variation pattern command for specifying the content of the variation type and the effect type in the symbol display unit 341 is output to the display control device 6, and the command determination process is terminated. The display variation pattern command is information for identifying the variation type and the effect type determined in step S1803, and the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 stores a variation image and an effect image corresponding to each display variation pattern command. Is remembered. Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 executes the variation display and the effect display in the symbol display unit 341 according to the variation type and the effect type corresponding to the display variation pattern command.

  Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, after the high-speed fluctuation display during the preset high-speed fluctuation time is executed, the normal fluctuation display is executed until the preset fluctuation display time elapses. , Fluctuations in multiple lines stop in sequence. And when all the main symbols are stopped and the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed, the stopped state continues until the determined time elapses, and then the processing corresponding to the symbol variation display or jackpot of the next game time, etc. Is executed. Here, during high-speed variation display or normal variation display, various effects corresponding to the display variation pattern command may be executed.

[Single operation effect processing: S1505]
Returning to the description of FIG. 15, in the single operation effect processing in step S <b> 1505, a single operation effect that reflects the single operation of the operation button 22 in the effect is executed when the single effect flag 512 g is on. Specifically, after a message indicating that the single operation effect is to be started is displayed, the single operation result corresponding to the current single operation effect set in step S1805 is displayed in response to the single operation of the operation button 22. Display. The single effect flag 512g is set to OFF when a single operation result is displayed in the single operation effect process.

[Long press operation effect processing: S1506]
In the long press operation effect process in step S1506, when the long press effect flag 512i is on, a long press operation effect that reflects the long press operation of the operation button 22 in the effect is executed. Specifically, after a message indicating that a long press operation effect is to be started is displayed, the length corresponding to the current long press operation effect set in step S1809 according to the long press operation of the operation button 22 is displayed. Display the result of pressing. The long press effect flag 512i is set to OFF when a long press operation result is displayed in the long press operation effect process.

[Consecutive operation effect processing: S1507]
In the repeated hitting operation effect process in step S1507, the repeated hitting operation effect in which the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect is executed. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the continuous hitting operation effect process.

  In the repeated hit operation effect process, a process for displaying the repeated hit operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. The ROM 611 of the display control device 6 includes images such as a continuous hit operation preview image, a continuous hit operation start image, a continuous hit operation effect image, a continuous hit operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the repeated hit operation effect. Are stored in plural types.

<Step S2001>
As shown in FIG. 20, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to execute the continuous hit operation effect based on the continuous hit effect flag 512h that is turned on in step S1807 when the continuous hit operation effect is executed. If the continuous hit effect flag 512h is on (S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2002. If the continuous hit effect flag 512h is not on (S2001: No), the continuous hit operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S2002>
In step S2002, it is determined whether or not the operation start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores, for each type of the continuous hit operation effect, the continuous hit waiting time from the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 until the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 in the continuous hit operation effect is started. ing. Then, in step S2002, it is determined that the operation start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has arrived when the continuous hit standby time corresponding to the type of the continuous hit operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, if the operation start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has arrived (S2002: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2003, and if the operation start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has not arrived (S2002: No), the continuous hitting operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S2003>
In step S2003, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The acceptance start flag 512n is a flag that indicates whether or not acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. As described later, the acceptance start flag 512n is set to ON in step S2032, and is set to OFF in step S2010. If the reception start flag 512n is on (S2003: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2004. If the reception start flag 512n is not on (S2003: No), the process proceeds to step S2031.

<Step S2031>
In step S2031, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and a repeated operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

<Step S2032>
In step S2032, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, when the continuous hitting operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S2004 in step S2003. The reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S2010 described later.

<Step S2004>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2003 that the acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, in the subsequent step S2004, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 is within the valid operation period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) set in advance for each type of the continuous hitting operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed since the display of the continuous hitting operation start image. Here, when it is within the operation effective period (S2004: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2005, and when it is not within the operation effective period (S2004: No), the process proceeds to step S2041.

<Step S2041>
In step S <b> 2041, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and an effect end image indicating the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. For example, at this time, in the symbol display unit 341, the symbol variation display ends and the main symbol stops. In addition, it is also conceivable that the symbol display is continued in the symbol display unit 341 even after the continuous hitting operation effect is completed.

  Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of effect end images corresponding to each type of the continuous operation effect. The effect end image is, for example, an image showing a jackpot lottery result or an image suggesting a degree of expectation of a jackpot winning. In step S2041, an effect end image selected in accordance with the jackpot lottery result among a plurality of effect end images corresponding to the continuous hit operation effect is displayed. For example, the effect end image is an image including characters such as “Chance!”, “Sorry!”, Or “End!”. It is also conceivable to cause the player to recognize the end of the operation effective period by lowering the display brightness of the continuous hitting operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. Further, in step S2041, the reproduction of the production sound by the speaker 26 in the continuous hitting operation production is stopped, and the lighting control for production by the electrical decoration unit 27 is ended.

<Step S2005>
In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated according to whether or not the second pattern flag 512e is on. If it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (S2005: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2006 to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation button 22 has not been operated (S2005: No), the continuous hitting operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S2006>
In step S2006, the consecutive hit counter 512k is incremented by one. As a result, the number of operations within the operation effective period in the continuous hit operation effect is stored in the continuous hit counter 512k.

<Step S2007>
In step S2007, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and a continuous hitting operation effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous hitting counter 512k is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of repeated hitting operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the repeated hitting counter 512k increases, and reads out the repeated hitting operation effect image corresponding to the value of the repeated hitting counter 512k. Displayed. For example, when the continuous hit operation effect is an effect of moving a symbol that changes in the symbol variation display in accordance with the repeated operation of the operation button 22 or an effect of braking the symbol variation, an image in which the symbol gradually moves Or the image etc. which the fluctuation | variation of a symbol gradually decelerates are displayed on the symbol display part 341. FIG. In addition, the continuous hitting operation effect may be an effect of gradually opening the door in accordance with the operation of the operation button 22 or an effect of destroying an object.

  In step S2007, a production sound corresponding to the display of the continuous hitting operation effect image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the continuous hitting operation effect image. For example, according to the content of the continuous hit operation effect image, the speaker 26 reproduces a sound effect that the symbol moves, a sound effect that the brake is applied to the variation of the symbol, a sound effect that gradually opens the door, a sound that destroys the object, etc. The volume at that time also changes. Further, it is conceivable that the lighting unit 27 gradually increases in the number of lightings and gradually increases in brightness as the number of operations increases. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the repeated operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 for each operation of the operation button 22 together with the effect sound corresponding to the display of the continuous operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain the feeling that the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is accepted by the sound effect.

<Step S2008>
Next, in step S2008, it is determined whether or not the repeat hit counter 512k has reached the first specified value or more corresponding to the repeat hit operation effect. Note that the first specified value is a value set in step S1807 when it is determined that the content of the effect is a continuous hit operation effect. Here, when the repeated hit counter 512k is equal to or greater than the first specified value (S2008: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2009, and when the repeated hit counter 512k is not equal to or greater than the first specified value (S2008: No), The continuous hitting operation effect process ends.

<Step S2009>
In step S2009, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and the continuous hitting operation result image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 as a result of the hitting operation of the operation button 22. For example, at this time, in the symbol display unit 341, the symbol variation display ends and the main symbol stops. In addition, it is also conceivable that the symbol display is continued in the symbol display unit 341 even after the continuous hitting operation effect is completed.

  Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of consecutive hit operation result images corresponding to the types of the repeated hit operation effects. The continuous hitting operation result image is, for example, an image showing a jackpot lottery result or an image suggesting an expectation level of the jackpot winning. In step S2009, a continuous hitting operation result image selected according to the big hit lottery result among a plurality of continuous hitting operation result images corresponding to the continuous hitting operation effect is displayed.

  For example, a continuous hit operation result image including the characters “success!” And a continuous hit operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the repeated hit operation effect, and the variation pattern command is a big hit. The consecutive hit operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed when winning is displayed, and the repeated hit operation result image including the characters “failure!” Is displayed when the variation pattern command indicates disapproval. Conceivable. Whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined based on the content of the display variation pattern command in step S1803. Further, the continuous hitting operation result image is not limited to an image indicating whether or not a big hit has occurred, and may be an image such as a message or a character for suggesting an expected degree of a big hit.

  In step S2009, a production sound corresponding to the continuous hitting operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting manner corresponding to the continuous hitting operation result image. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the gaming machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is controlled by controlling the vibration means together with the display of the continuous hitting operation result image in step S2009. It is also possible to show that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating the.

  In this way, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the contents of the effect display, and the player can be notified of the presence / absence of jackpot and the expectation level of the jackpot by the effect display. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, it is possible to give the player a sense of winning the jackpot by operating the operation button 22 of his / her own, and the player's willingness to operate can be improved.

<Step S2010>
Thereafter, in step S2010, the continuous hit effect flag 512h and the reception start flag 512n used in the continuous hit operation effect process are turned off, and the continuous hit counter 512k is cleared to zero.

<Step S2011>
In step S2011, the continuous hitting flag 512t for determining whether or not to continue the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect process is set to ON, and the elapsed monitoring time set in advance is counted. Is set to 0.

<Step S2012>
In step S2012, the value of the current mode counter 512s is stored in a save counter 512u used in a mode control process to be described later for switching the game mode of the gaming machine 10 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 22. In the gaming machine 10, the background image of the symbol display unit 341, the playback sound from the speaker 26, and the like are changed according to the type of the game mode.

[Display example of repeated operation effect]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, an example of the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 in the case where a repeated operation effect in which the continuous operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect is executed will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 21A, symbols are arranged on the symbol display unit 341 along a plurality of lines L1 to L3. In the symbol variation display, these symbols are parallel to the lines L1 to L3. For example, scroll from right to left in FIG. Here, although drawing is omitted in FIG. 21A, in the symbol display portion 341, background images corresponding to the current game mode among a plurality of background images are displayed in the background regions 342 of various symbols. The

  First, when the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is started, as shown in FIG. 21A, the symbol display unit 341 starts high-speed variation display in which all three lines vary. Thereafter, when a preset high-speed fluctuation time elapses, the symbols of the upper and lower lines L1 and L3 of the three lines stop in order, and only the symbol fluctuation of the center line L2 continues. At this time, when the reach effect accompanied by the continuous hitting operation effect is executed, the upper and lower lines L1 and L3 are in a state where the main symbols are aligned in the vertical direction, which is an effective line. Hereinafter, two symbols arranged on the effective line may be referred to as reach symbols. Note that the effective line is a direction perpendicular to the direction of high-speed fluctuation display or a direction that intersects obliquely with respect to the direction of high-speed fluctuation display (an oblique direction).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21B, at the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect after a preset time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation display, the symbol variation speed of the remaining center line L2 is reached. The image 343 such as an illustration or a message for prompting the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed as a continuous hitting operation start image. Thereafter, when the player repeatedly starts the operation button 22, the reach symbol on the center line L <b> 2 displayed on the symbol display unit 341 is changed to the upper and lower lines L <b> 1 and L <b> 3 according to the operation button 22 repeated operation. Gradually move toward the position between the reach symbols at. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the symbol variation display stops in a state where the reach symbols are aligned on the effective line and the player wins the operation, and the player's willingness to operate the operation buttons 22 is increased.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, when the symbol variation display is stopped because the reach symbols are not aligned on the effective line, a message such as “Sorry!” Indicating that the jackpot lottery result is out is displayed on the symbol display section. 341 is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), when the reach symbols are aligned on the effective line and the symbol variation display is stopped, a message such as “Big jackpot!” Indicating that the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot win is displayed on the symbol display section. 341 is displayed.

  Next, another example of the continuous hitting operation effect will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, the continuous hitting operation effect is not limited to the case where the reach occurs in the symbol variation display, but may be executed when the reach does not occur.

  First, when the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is started, as shown in FIG. 22A, the symbol display unit 341 starts high-speed variation display in which all three lines vary. Thereafter, when the preset high-speed fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbols of the upper and lower lines L1 and L3 of the three lines stop in order, and after the preset time has elapsed, FIG. 22 (B) shows. Thus, the symbol of the center line L2 stops. At this point, the variable display time has not yet elapsed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 22B, the main symbols are aligned in the vertical direction in the lower and middle lines L2, L3, and only the main symbol in the upper line L1 is shifted in one fluctuation direction. It is in a state. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 22C to 22E, an illustration, a message, and the like for notifying the start of the continuous operation effect are displayed as the continuous operation start image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), when the player repeatedly starts the operation button 22, the main symbol in the upper line L 1 displayed on the symbol display unit 341 becomes the operation button 22 continuous operation. Move gradually according to. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the main symbols are all on the effective line, and the player's willingness to operate the operation buttons 22 is increased.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), when the symbol variation display is stopped because the main symbols are not aligned on the effective line within the operation effective period, “sorry!” Or the like indicating that the jackpot lottery result is out of place. A message is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (H), when the main symbols are aligned on the active line within the operation effective period and the symbol variation display is stopped, “big hit!” Indicating that the big win lottery result is a big win! A message is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

[Mode control processing: S1508]
Returning to the description of FIG. 15, in the gaming machine 10, a mode control process described later is executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 in step S <b> 1508. In the mode control process, a game mode to be executed from a plurality of game modes can be arbitrarily selected. In the symbol display unit 341, a background image corresponding to the game mode is displayed in the background region 342.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, three game modes are set as the game mode: a sandy beach mode in which the background image is a sandy beach, an underwater mode in which the background image is in the sea, and a submarine mode in which the background image is the seabed. It shall be. That is, in the present embodiment, the display content in the symbol display unit 341 is changed by switching the game mode. Here, when the value of the mode counter 512s is 0, the gaming mode is the sand beach mode, and when the value of the mode counter 512s is 1, the gaming mode is the underwater mode and the value of the mode counter 512s is 2. In this case, the game mode is the submarine mode. Note that in the gaming machine 10, the sound reproduced from the speaker 26 is also switched according to the gaming mode.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the mode control process. In the mode control processing, processing related to display such as switching of the background image of the symbol display unit 341 is executed.

<Step S2301>
In step S2301, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display counter 512q is 0, that is, whether or not symbol fluctuation display is being executed. If it is determined that the symbol variation display is not executed and the variation display counter 512q is 0 (S2301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2303. If it is determined that the symbol variation display is being performed and the variation display counter 512q is not 0 (S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S2302. Here, in this embodiment, it is an example of the changeable condition that is set in advance that the fluctuation display counter 512q is 0 (S2301: Yes), that is, that the symbol fluctuation display is not executed. Note that the value of the fluctuation display counter 512q is a count value corresponding to the fluctuation display time, with the time obtained by adding the fixed time to the fluctuation display time as the fluctuation display time in one game time. After the symbol variation display stops, it is determined that the symbol variation display is being executed until the determined time elapses.

<Step S2302>
In step S2302, it is determined whether or not the high speed fluctuation counter 512r is 0, that is, whether or not high speed fluctuation display is being executed. If it is determined that the high-speed fluctuation display is not executed and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r is 0 (S2302: Yes), the mode control process ends. If it is determined that the high-speed fluctuation display is being executed and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r is not 0 (S2302: No), the process proceeds to step S2303. Here, in this embodiment, the fluctuation display counter 512q is not 0 (S2301: No), and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r is not 0 (S2302: No), that is, the high-speed fluctuation display is executed in advance. It is an example of the changeable conditions set.

<Step S2303>
In step S2303, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (S2303: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2304. If it is determined that the operation button 22 has not been operated (S2303: No), the process proceeds to step S2304. The process moves to S2306.

<Step S2304>
In step S2304, the mode counter 512s indicating the type of the current game mode is updated. Specifically, the mode counter 512 s is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches a preset maximum value, the counter value is reset to 0. The maximum value is the number of types of game modes set in advance, and in the present embodiment, three game modes are set, so the maximum value is 2. The initial value of the mode counter 512s is, for example, 0.

<Step S2305>
In step S2305, a mode command including the count value of the mode counter 512s updated in step S2304 is transmitted to the display control device 6. Here, by executing the steps S2301 to S2305, when the operation button 22 is operated in a state where the changeable condition is satisfied, the game mode is switched and the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is changed. The MPU 51 is an example of the first display control means. Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 specifies the game mode corresponding to the count value included in the mode command based on the mode table stored in the ROM 611, and corresponds to the game mode. A game mode switching process for displaying a background image or the like on the symbol display unit 341 is executed.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the mode table stored in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6. In the mode table, the value of the mode command, the game mode type, and the background image type are stored in association with each other. Then, as shown in FIG. 25, the MPU 61 displays a background image corresponding to the count value included in the mode command in the background area 342 of the symbol display unit 341 based on the mode table. In FIG. 25, in order to avoid complication of illustration, the background image is indicated by P1 to P3 which are names of the background image.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, when the mode command is “0”, the background image P1 corresponding to the sand beach mode is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. When the mode command is “1”, the background image P2 corresponding to the undersea mode is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Further, when the mode command is “2”, a background image P3 corresponding to the seabed mode is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the value of the mode counter 512s is sequentially updated in accordance with the operation of the operation button 26 by the player, so that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 is sequentially switched to a plurality of gaming modes. Diversification of games is realized. In addition, although the point where the background image of the symbol display part 341 changes according to game mode is demonstrated here, the reproduction | regeneration audio | voice from the speaker 26, etc. may change according to game mode.

  By the way, when the symbol variation display is not executed or when the display content of the symbol display unit 341 can be changed by switching the game mode by operating the operation button 22 while the high-speed variation display is being performed, May cause problems in certain situations. Specifically, if the player has not stopped the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the game time accompanied by the continuous hitting operation effect, the game mode is switched due to the continuous hitting operation. At this time, the player may not intend to switch the game mode.

  In such a case, when the player wants to return the game mode to the original state, troublesome operation of the operation button 22 occurs. Moreover, if the remaining time of the high-speed fluctuation display is short, there is a possibility that the original game mode cannot be restored before the high-speed fluctuation display is completed. Note that the player may not want to change the display content of the symbol display unit 341. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as will be described below, the symbol display unit 341 displays the game mode switching caused by the continuation of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous operation effect. A device has been devised to solve the problem of changing the display contents.

<Step S2306>
Specifically, returning to the description of FIG. 23, in step S2306, the continuous hitting flag 512t used to determine whether or not the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is continuously executed after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the continuous hit flag 512t is on (S2306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2307. If the continuous hit flag 512t is off (S2306: No), the mode control process ends.

<Step S2307>
In step S2307, it is determined whether a preset monitoring time has elapsed since the end of the continuous hitting operation effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the monitoring counter 512v used for determining the elapse of the monitoring time is equal to or greater than the monitoring count value corresponding to the monitoring time. If it is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed (S2307: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2309. If it is determined that the monitoring time has not elapsed (S2307: No), the process proceeds to step S2308. . The monitoring counter 512v is set to 0 in the step S2011, and is added in the step S1503 to indicate the elapsed time after the end of the continuous operation effect. In the present embodiment, the elapse of the monitoring time from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is an example of a specific condition for canceling a change in display content due to the switching of the game mode.

  Here, the monitoring time is an index for measuring the timing for canceling the switching of the game mode, for example, less than or equal to the total time of the remaining time of the current symbol variation time and the high-speed variation time in the next game time or Set to less than total time. As a result, at least by the end of the high-speed variation display in the symbol variation display of the next game time, the switching of the game mode is canceled in steps S2309 to S2311 described later, and the game mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is restored. The automatic return process is executed.

  Specifically, when the current hold number N is 3, the fast fluctuation time when the hold number N is 3 or more is 1.5 s, and the current remaining time of the symbol fluctuation time is 5 s The monitoring time is considered to be 6.5 s or less in total, and 5 s or more of the remaining time. For example, the remaining time of the current symbol variation display can be determined based on the value of the current variation display counter 512q. In consideration of the time required for switching the game mode, the monitoring time may be less than 6.5 s. More specifically, when the time required from the switching of the gaming mode to the next switching of the gaming mode is 0.15 s, the monitoring time is the high-speed fluctuation in the remaining time of the symbol fluctuation time. It can be considered that the time is 1.35 s which is 0.15 s shorter than 1.5 s of time. Thereby, even if the operation button 22 is operated and the game mode is switched during the period from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display of the next game time until 1.35 s, the high-speed fluctuation display ends. By the time, the game mode is switched.

  The monitoring time may be set to a time equal to or shorter than the total time of the remaining time of the symbol variation time and the variation display time in the next game time or less than the total time. In this case, when it is determined in step S2302 that the high-speed fluctuation display is not executed (S2302: No), the process proceeds to step S2306. Thereby, at least at the end of the symbol variation display, the game mode returns to the game mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect in steps S2309 to S2311 described later. Therefore, at least in the game round two times after the end of the continuous hit operation effect, it is possible to start the game in the game mode at the end of the continuous hit operation effect. However, in this case, in the next game round after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, the game mode may be switched after the high-speed fluctuation display ends, so only the mode counter 512s indicating the type of the game mode is updated. The reflection of the background image on the symbol display unit 341 may be performed at the start of the next game round.

  By the way, this embodiment demonstrates the case where switching of the said game mode is cancelled | released until the said monitoring time passes after the execution end of the said continuous hit operation effect. On the other hand, the end of the symbol variation display accompanied by the continuous hitting operation effect may be determined (the variation display counter 512q is 0), and the switching of the game mode may be canceled from the end point until the monitoring time elapses. That is, when the symbol variation display is also terminated at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, the monitoring time is calculated from the end point of the symbol variation display (the end point of the game round). For example, when the fluctuation display counter 512q is 0 in the step S2301 (S2301: Yes), the monitoring time may be reset to 0. In this case, it is conceivable that the monitoring time is set to be equal to or less than the high-speed fluctuation time, less than the high-speed fluctuation time, less than the fluctuation display time, or less than the fluctuation display time.

<Step S2308>
In step S2308, it is determined whether or not the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is continued based on whether or not the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than a preset allowable interval. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation interval counter 512w indicating the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than an allowable count value set as a value indicating the time corresponding to the allowable interval. If it is determined that the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than the allowable interval (S2308: Yes), the mode control process is terminated, and it is determined that the operation interval of the operation button 22 is not equal to or less than the allowable interval (S2308). : No), the process proceeds to step S2309. In the present embodiment, the end of the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is also an example of the specific condition for canceling the switching of the game mode.

  Thereby, even if the player continues the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, and even before the monitoring time has elapsed, the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is ended. Then (S2308: No), the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 can be returned to the gaming mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect at that time.

  By the way, if the time set as the allowable interval is longer than necessary, the operation button 22 is operated even when the operation button 22 is operated with the intention of switching the game mode in the next game round. There is a possibility that the switching of the game mode is canceled. Therefore, it is conceivable that the permissible interval is equal to or less than the fixed time for which the state where the stop of the fluctuation of all the lines is fixed in the symbol fluctuation display continues or less than the fixed time. For example, it is conceivable that the fixed time is 0.5 s and the allowable interval is 0.3 s. As described above, if the allowable interval is shorter than the fixed time, at least one operation button 22 is required during the fixed time. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 is continued during the fixed time at the end of the game times accompanied by the continuous hit operation effect, and unnecessary cancellation of the switching of the game mode is performed. Can be prevented.

<Step S2309>
In step S2309, it is determined whether or not the value of the saved counter 512u stored as the value of the mode counter 512s at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is the same as the value of the current mode counter 512s. That is, in step S2309, it is determined whether or not the game mode is changed between the end of the continuous hitting operation effect and the lapse of the monitoring time. If the value of the storage counter 512u is not the same as the value of the current mode counter 512s (S2309: No), the process proceeds to step S2310, and the value of the storage counter 512u and the value of the current mode counter 512s are Are the same (S2309: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2312.

<Step S2310>
In step S2310, the value of the mode counter 512s is updated, and the process returns to step S2309. Specifically, the value of the mode counter 512s is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches a preset maximum value, the counter value is reset to 0. Thereby, in steps S2309 to S2310, the mode counter 512s is updated until the value of the mode counter 512s and the value of the storage counter 512u become the same value.

  Accordingly, it is possible to update the value of the mode counter 512s to the value of the storage counter 512u by the same process as in Step S2304 in which the mode counter 512s is updated according to the operation of the operation button 22. Note that the process for setting the mode counter 512s to the storage counter 512u is not limited to this, and other methods may be used as long as the value of the mode counter 512s can be set to a value corresponding to the game mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect. May be used. For example, instead of steps S2309 to S2310, a process of storing the value of the save counter 512u in the mode counter 512s may be executed.

<Step S2311>
In step S2311, a mode command including the current value of the mode counter 512s is transmitted to the display control device 6. Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 executes a game mode switching process for specifying a game mode corresponding to the mode command and displaying a background image corresponding to the game mode on the symbol display unit 341. That is, even if the game mode is switched by the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 that is continued after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, the game mode of the gaming machine is changed to the continuous hitting operation effect by the automatic return processing in steps S2309 to S2311. The game mode automatically returns to the game mode at the end of the game, and the background image of the symbol display unit 341 is returned to the background image immediately after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect. Here, after the continuous hit operation effect process is executed, the automatic return process for canceling the switching of the game mode by the operation of the operation button 22 until the specific condition is satisfied is executed after the specific condition is satisfied. The MPU 51 when doing this is an example of the second display control means. When the value of the storage counter 512u and the value of the mode counter 512s are already the same when the step S2309 is executed for the first time, that is, when the game mode has not been changed, the transmission of the mode command is performed. It may be omitted.

<Step S2312>
In step S2312, the continuous hitting continuation flag 512t set to ON in step S2011 at the end of execution of the continuous hitting operation effect is set to OFF. Thus, until the next continuous operation effect is executed, in the mode control process, it is determined in step S2306 that the continuous hit flag 512t is not on (S2306: No), and the mode control process is performed. Will end.

  As described above, in the conventional gaming machine 10, the game mode is not intended for the next game round because the player has not stopped the continuous operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the continuous operation effect. When switching, it is necessary to operate the operation button 22 to return to the game mode. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the game mode is set in the next game round because the player has not stopped the continuous operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the continuous operation effect. Even if it is switched unintentionally, it is possible to return the game mode to the game mode after the end of the continuous operation effect without requiring the player's operation, and the player's operation to return the game mode Can be saved. That is, the MPU 51 displays the symbol display unit 341 according to the operation of the operation button 22 until the specific condition such as the end of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is satisfied after the continuous operation effect is executed. By canceling the content change, the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is not changed according to the operation of the operation button 22.

[Other Embodiments]
Hereinafter, other embodiments of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention will be described. In the following other embodiments, the description of the same configuration as the gaming machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be omitted. It should be noted that the configurations and processing functions of the first embodiment and the other embodiments described below can be selected and arbitrarily combined.

  Specifically, in the first embodiment, the game mode of the gaming machine 10 returns to the game mode at the end of the continuous hit operation effect when the monitoring time has elapsed since the end of the continuous hit operation effect. Explained with an example. By the way, the improvement method with respect to the problem of the game mode switching (change of display content) resulting from continuation of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous operation effect is not limited to this. In the following embodiment, another method for improving the problem will be described. In addition, about the process which is common about each embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

[Second Embodiment]
In the configuration according to the first embodiment, in any one of the steps S2307 to S2308, when either one of the elapsed monitoring time and the end of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is satisfied, the game mode is automatically Return processing is executed. Specifically, if the player stops the continuous operation of the operation button 22 at a relatively early stage after the end of the continuous operation effect, the game mode is restored even before the monitoring time has elapsed. To do. In this case, for example, it is difficult to determine whether the game mode is returned due to a delay in the response of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 or whether the game mode is returned by a special function of returning the game mode. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a configuration will be described in which the game mode does not return until the monitoring time elapses even if the player stops the continuous operation of the operation button 22.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 26, the step S2308 is omitted in the mode control process according to the present embodiment. When it is determined in step S2307 that the monitoring time has not elapsed (S2307: No), the mode control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2307 that the monitoring time has elapsed (S2307: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2309.

  In this case, even if the player continues the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, even if the player stops the continuous hitting operation, the return to the game mode is not executed at that time, When the monitoring time has elapsed, the game mode is restored. As a result, for example, the return timing of the game mode is stabilized, and the player can recognize that the game mode is automatically returned by a special function for returning the game mode. The possibility that the player feels uncomfortable with respect to performing the game is reduced. In addition, when the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is performed at an early stage before the monitoring time elapses, the game mode is restored after a certain amount of time has passed since the continuous hitting operation was stopped. The player can more easily recognize the special function.

[Third Embodiment]
In the configuration according to the first embodiment, in any one of the steps S2307 to S2308, when either one of the elapsed monitoring time and the end of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is satisfied, the game mode is automatically Return processing is executed. Specifically, if the player stops the continuous operation of the operation button 22 at a relatively early stage after the end of the continuous operation effect, the game mode is restored even before the monitoring time has elapsed. To do. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a configuration will be described in which the game mode does not return when the player continues the continuous operation of the operation button 22 even after the monitoring time has elapsed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, the step S2307 is omitted in the mode control process according to the present embodiment. If it is determined in step 2308 that the operation interval is equal to or shorter than the allowable interval and the operation button 22 is continuously operated (S2308: Yes), the mode control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2308 that the operation interval is not less than the allowable interval and the continuous operation of the operation button 22 has been completed (S2308: No), the process proceeds to step S2309. That is, the game mode is not restored until the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is completed, and the game mode is restored when the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is completed.

  However, if the player continues to perform the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 for a relatively long time after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, it is considered that the game mode is intended to be switched. Therefore, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, the step S2308 is performed so that the game mode is not returned when the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is continued for a relatively long time after the end of the continuous operation effect. In the previous stage, the process of step S2701 is executed.

<Step S2701>
In step S2701, it is determined whether or not a preset standby time has elapsed since the end of the continuous hitting operation effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the monitoring counter 512v used for determining the passage of the standby time is equal to or greater than the standby count value corresponding to the standby time. If it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed (S2701: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2312, and the continuous hitting flag 512t is set to OFF. If it is determined that the standby time has not elapsed (S2701: No), the process proceeds to step S2308.

  Here, the waiting time is a time equal to or shorter than the high-speed fluctuation time or less than the high-speed fluctuation time. For example, it is a time corresponding to half or 2/3 of the high-speed fluctuation time of the current game time. Since the high-speed fluctuation time varies depending on the number of holdings N, the waiting time is equal to or less than the high-speed fluctuation time corresponding to the number N of holdings at the start of the current game round or less than the high-speed fluctuation time. Set each time. Thereby, the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is executed for a relatively long time such as half or more of the time when the high-speed fluctuation display is executed, and the player is likely to have the intention of switching the game mode. In this case, it is possible to process so as not to cancel the switching of the game mode.

  Therefore, if the player continues the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, if the time until the continuous hitting operation is stopped is short, the game mode of the gaming machine 10 is set to the continuous hitting operation. If it takes a long time to return to the game mode at the end of the performance and stop the continuous hitting operation, it is possible not to return the game mode. Thereby, when there is a high possibility that the player has an intention to switch the game mode, there is a possibility that an operation contrary to the player's intention is executed without executing the cancellation process of the game mode switching. Can be suppressed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10, the change display time and the high speed change time change according to the number N of suspensions at the time of execution of the current game times. Specifically, when the holding number N is 3 or more, the high-speed fluctuation time is shorter than when the holding number N is less than 3. For example, in the above-described example, when the holding number N is less than 3, the high-speed fluctuation time is 5 s, and when the holding number N is 3 or more, the high-speed fluctuation time is 1.5 s. That is, when the hold number N is 3 or more, the switchable time of the game mode is shorter than when the hold number N is less than 3. On the other hand, when the number of holds N is less than 3, the game mode switching time is long because the high-speed fluctuation time is long. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration for reflecting the number N of suspensions, the high-speed fluctuation time, and the like in the switching control of the game mode will be described.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 28, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S2306 that the continuous hitting continuation flag 512t is on (S2306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2801. .

<Step S2801>
In step S2801, it is determined whether or not the current holding number N is 3 or more. Specifically, the MPU 51 refers to the value of the hold number counter 512j to determine whether or not the current hold number N is 3 or more. Here, if it is determined that the number of holds N is 3 or more (S2801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2312, and if it is determined that the number of holds N is less than 3 (S2801: No), The processing moves to step S2309.

  As a result, when the number of holds N is 3 or more and the high-speed fluctuation time is short, the automatic return process for automatically returning the game mode is executed in steps S2309 to S2311. On the other hand, when the number of holds N is less than 3 and the high-speed fluctuation time is long or when the symbol fluctuation display is not executed, the automatic return process is not executed.

  Therefore, when there is no time to return the game mode by further operating the operation button 22 after the player stops the continuous operation of the operation button 22, the change of the game mode unintended by the player is canceled. Can do. On the other hand, if the player has time to return to the game mode by further operating the operation button 22 after stopping the continuous operation of the operation button 22, the game mode is not automatically returned by The possibility that the return to the game mode is executed against the intention of the player can be suppressed.

[Fifth Embodiment]
As described above, the starting time of the monitoring time for determining whether or not the automatic return processing (S2309 to S2311) is executed in the mode control processing (see FIG. 23) is the end time of the symbol variation display (game times) It is also possible that At this time, it is a case where the player has already stopped the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 between the end of the continuous hitting operation effect and the end of the symbol fluctuation display. When the continuous hitting operation is newly started, the player may intentionally want to switch the game mode of the gaming machine 10.

  However, in the mode control process (see FIG. 23), if the symbol fluctuation display is not executed (S2301: Yes) or the high-speed fluctuation display is executed (S2302: No), The continuous hitting flag 512t is not turned off. For this reason, even if continuous operation of the operation button 22 is newly started after the start of high-speed fluctuation, the subsequent game mode switching operation may be canceled. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is executed from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect to the start of the next game round, the game mode is automatically returned. A configuration for executing the process will be described.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the detection pattern determination process according to the present embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, in the detection pattern determination process according to the present embodiment, after execution of step S1704, S1709, or S1710, that is, when it is not determined that the operation button 22 has been operated, step S2901 is performed. Is executed.

<Step S2901>
In step S2901, it is determined whether or not the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than the allowable interval as in step S2308. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation interval counter 512w indicating the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or greater than an allowable count value set as a value indicating the time corresponding to the allowable interval. Here, if it is determined that the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than the allowable interval and the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S2901: Yes), the detection pattern determination process is completed, and the operation button 22 is operated. If it is determined that the interval is not less than the allowable interval and the operation button 22 is not continuously operated (S2901: No), the process proceeds to step S2902.

<Step S2902>
In step S2902, the continuous hitting flag 512t for determining whether or not the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is continued is set to OFF. Thus, in the mode control process (see FIG. 23, etc.), it is determined in step S2306 that the continuous hitting continuation flag 512t is not on (S2306: No), and the mode control process is terminated.

  Therefore, when the continuous hitting continuation flag 512t that is set to ON at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect remains on, that is, from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect to the start of the next game round. When the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S2306: Yes), the automatic return process is subsequently executed. On the other hand, when the continuous hitting flag 512t that is set to ON at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is turned off after that, that is, from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect to the start of the next game round. If the continuous operation of the button 22 has not been continued (S2306: No), the automatic return process is not executed.

  As a result, the player repeatedly distinguishes between the continuous operation of the operation button 22 performed as a reverberation of the continuous operation effect and the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player for switching the game mode, and performs processing corresponding to each. It becomes possible to execute. Therefore, when the game mode is switched unintentionally, the game mode switching operation can be automatically canceled to return to the original game mode.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, the sound lamp control device 5 inputs a mode command including a value for identifying the game mode after switching to the display control device 6, and the display control device 6 is based on the value of the mode command. The case where the game mode is changed has been described as an example. On the other hand, a configuration is conceivable in which the display control device 6 switches three game modes one by one in accordance with a preset order every time the mode command is received. In the present embodiment, application of the present invention in this type of gaming machine 10 will be described.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to the present embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, the mode counter 512s is updated in step S2304, and the mode command is input to the display control device 6 in step S2305. Thereby, in the display control apparatus 6, MPU61 switches one game mode according to the order preset according to the said mode command. The mode command may or may not include the game mode identification information.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S2309 that the value of the save counter 512u is not the same as the current mode counter 512s (S2309: No). The process moves to step S3001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the storage counter 512u and the value of the current mode counter 512s are the same (S2309: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2312, and the continuous hitting flag 512t is set to OFF.

<Step S3001>
By the way, in the gaming machine 10, the switchable time required for switching the game mode may be longer than the execution interval of the sub timer interruption process (see FIG. 15) executed by the sound lamp control device 5. Therefore, in step S3001, it is determined whether or not a preset switchable time has elapsed since the previous transmission of the mode command. The switchable time is a time required for switching the background image or the like in the symbol display unit 341 in the display control device 6, or a time required for switching the reproduced sound from the speaker 26 in the sound lamp control device 7. .

<Step S3002>
In step S3002, as in step 2305, the mode command is transmitted to the display control device 6. Thereby, in the display control apparatus 6, MPU61 switches one game mode according to the order preset according to the said mode command.

  As described above, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, the mode command is repeatedly input to the display control device 6 until the value of the mode counter 512s becomes the same as the storage counter 512u by the steps S2309, S3001, and S3002. Will be. Thereby, it is possible to cancel the switching of the game mode by the operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hit operation effect, and to return the game mode of the gaming machine 10 to the game mode at the end of the continuous hit operation effect.

[Seventh Embodiment]
As in the gaming machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 is configured to sequentially switch the game mode every time a mode command is received, and the switchable time is required for the switching. In a necessary configuration, the game mode may be switched after the high-speed fluctuation display is completed. In contrast, in the present embodiment, a configuration for completing the switching of the game mode by the automatic return process until the high-speed fluctuation display is completed will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to the present embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated in step S2303 (S2303: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3101. If it is determined in step S2306 that the continuous hitting flag 512t is on (S2306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3103.

<Step S3101>
In step S3101, it is determined whether or not the continuous hitting flag 512t is on, as in step S2306. If the continuous hit flag 512t is on (S3101: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3102. If the continuous hit flag 512t is off (S3101: No), the process proceeds to step S2304. .

<Step S3102>
In step S3102, it is determined whether or not the remaining time until the end of the high-speed fluctuation display is equal to or less than a preset lower limit time. Specifically, the MPU 51 can determine the remaining time until the end of the high-speed fluctuation display by referring to the value of the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r.

  Here, the lower limit time is a time set in advance as a time necessary for changing the game mode twice. In the present embodiment, since there are three types of game modes, the time required to change the game mode twice is used as the lower limit time. However, when there are four game modes, the lower limit time is used. Is set as the time required to change the game mode three times. That is, the lower limit time is set to be equal to or longer than the time in which the game mode can be switched as many times as the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the total number of selectable game modes.

  When it is determined that the remaining time is equal to or less than the lower limit time (S3102: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2306, and when it is determined that the remaining time is not equal to or less than the lower limit time (S3102: No). ), The process proceeds to step S2304. That is, when the continuous hitting flag 512t is on and the remaining time until the high-speed fluctuation display ends is equal to or shorter than the lower limit time, the switching of the game mode by operating the operation button 22 becomes invalid. This is to prevent the return of the game mode by the automatic return process from being hindered by the switching of the game mode according to the operation of the operation button 22.

<Step S3103>
On the other hand, in step S3103 as well, as in step S3101, it is determined whether or not the remaining time until the high-speed fluctuation display ends is equal to or shorter than the lower limit time. When it is determined that the remaining time is equal to or less than the lower limit time (S3103: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2307, and when it is determined that the remaining time is not equal to or less than the lower limit time (S3103: No). ), The process proceeds to step S2309.

  As a result, the processing after step S2309 is executed in a state where the remaining time until the end of the high-speed fluctuation display is equal to or longer than the lower limit time, so that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 is executed during the high-speed fluctuation display. Can be returned to the game mode at the end of the continuous operation effect. For example, it is possible to prevent the automatic return processing in the game mode from overlapping with processing such as other effects.

  For example, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, when the high-speed fluctuation time is 1.5 s and the switchable time is 0.15 s, the lower limit time is set to 0.3 s. It is possible. The operation in this case will be described below.

  Specifically, after the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 continues after the end of the continuous hit operation effect, when the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 is finished before 0.9 s has elapsed from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display. In step S2308, it is determined that the operation interval is not less than the allowable interval (S2308: No). Therefore, after it is determined that the operation interval is not less than or equal to the allowable interval, the automatic return process is started when the switchable time has elapsed since the switching of the game mode by the last operation button 22 operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32A, in the case where the game mode is switched twice in the automatic return process, the operation button 22 has been repeatedly operated for 0.8 s from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display. If the game mode has ended at the time, the first switching of the game mode is started at the time when 1.1 s has passed after 0.3 s, which is the permissible interval, and thereafter, the switching time is 0. The second switching of the game mode is started when 1.25 s elapses after 15 s elapses. In the case where the game mode is switched once by the automatic return process, and the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is finished at the point when 0.8 s has elapsed from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display, then the permissible The first switching of the game mode is started when 1.1 s has passed after 0.3 s, which is the interval.

  On the other hand, after the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is continued after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, when the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is finished after 0.9 s has elapsed from the start of the high speed fluctuation display, the step In S2308, it is determined that the operation interval is equal to or less than the allowable interval (S2308: Yes). Thereafter, when the remaining time until the end of the high-speed fluctuation display becomes equal to or less than the lower limit value (S3103: Yes), the automatic return process is executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the game mode is switched twice in the automatic return process, the continuous operation of the operation button 22 has passed 1.0 s from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display. In the case of completion at the time point, since the lower limit time of 1.2 s has elapsed, the switchable time of 0.15 s has already elapsed. Switching of the game mode is started, and then the switching of the game mode for the second time is started when 1.35 s has elapsed after the lapse of 0.15 s. When the game mode is switched once by the automatic return process and the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is finished after 1.0 s from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display, 1.2 s. At the elapsed time, the first switching of the game mode is started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32C, in the case where the game mode is switched twice in the automatic return process, 1.1 s has elapsed since the start of the high-speed fluctuation display when the operation button 22 is repeatedly operated. In the case of completion at the time, since the switchable time of 0.15 s has not elapsed when the lower limit time of 1.2 s has elapsed, the switchable time of 0 from the time of 1.1 s has elapsed. The switching of the first game mode is started when 1.25 s elapses after .15 s, and then the second game mode switching is performed when 1.40 s elapses after the switchable time of 0.15 s elapses. Is started. In the case where the game mode is switched once by the automatic return process, and the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is finished after 1.1 s from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display, 1.25 s. At the elapsed time, the first switching of the game mode is started.

  As a result, even when 0.9 s has elapsed since the start of the high-speed fluctuation display or after 0.9 s has elapsed since the last operation time in the continuous operation of the operation button 22, the automatic return processing of the game mode is performed. This is executed for 1.5 seconds from the start of the high-speed fluctuation display to the end of the high-speed fluctuation display. For example, when the game mode is shifted by one, the automatic return processing of the game mode is executed between the start of the high-speed fluctuation display and after the lapse of 1.35 s at the latest. In addition, when the game mode is shifted by two, the automatic return process is executed between the start of the high-speed fluctuation display and after 1.5 s at the latest.

[Eighth Embodiment]
By the way, when the player continues the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, it can be considered that the continuous hitting speed of the operation button 22 gradually decreases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration for changing the allowable interval in accordance with the remaining time of the high-speed fluctuation display will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S2306 that the continuous hitting flag is on (S2306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3101. .

<Step S3101>
In step S3101, a process for measuring the duration of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous operation effect is performed. Specifically, the RAM 512 is provided with a continuous hit duration counter, and in step S3101, the MPU 51 updates the continuous hit duration counter to measure the continuous hit operation duration of the operation button 22. Note that the value of the continuous hit duration counter is reset to 0 when the continuous hit duration flag 512t is set to ON in step S2011, for example.

<Step S3102>
In step S3102, it is determined whether or not the duration of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. If it is determined that the duration is less than or equal to the predetermined time (S3102: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2307, and if it is determined that the duration is not less than or equal to the predetermined time (S3102: No), the process proceeds to step S3103.

  Here, the predetermined time is a time set in advance for measuring the timing for changing the allowable interval. For example, the initial value of the allowable interval is 0.3 s, and the predetermined time is an initial value of the allowable interval. It is conceivable that it is 0.3 s which is the same as the value. The allowable interval is set to an initial value when the continuous hitting flag 512t is set to ON. As a result, until the first allowable interval elapses, it is determined that the continuous hitting operation is performed when the operation button 22 is operated within 0.3 s. Will be changed.

<Step S3103>
In step S3103, the allowable interval is changed. Specifically, the allowable interval may be changed to a time longer than the initial value. For example, it can be considered that the initial value is changed to 0.5 s, which is longer than 0.3 s. Thereby, after that, when the operation interval of the operation button 22 is 0.5 s or less, it is determined that the continuous operation is continued. In other words, the permissible interval is changed so as to become longer with the passage of time after the end of the fluctuating times accompanied by the continuous hitting operation effect.

  Therefore, even if the player has slightly slowed down the continuous hitting speed of the operation button 22 immediately after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, the operation can be determined as a continuous hitting operation. In the present embodiment, the case where the allowable interval is set in two stages has been described as an example. However, the allowable interval may be changed in order to three or more stages as time elapses.

[Ninth Embodiment]
By the way, in each of the embodiments, a method in which the operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is effectively handled and the game mode is switched and then the game mode is switched to cancel the switching will be described. did. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a configuration for invalidating the switching of the game mode by the continuous operation of the operation button 22 in a specific period after the end of the continuous operation effect will be described.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S2303 that the operation button 22 has been operated (S2303: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3401. In the mode control process according to the present embodiment, the automatic return process is not executed.

<Step S3401>
In step S3401, it is determined whether or not the continuous hitting flag 512t is on. If it is determined that the continuous hitting flag 512t is on (S3401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3402, and if it is determined that the continuous hitting flag 512t is off (S3401: No), the process proceeds to step S2304. That is, when the continuous hitting flag 512t is on, even if the operation button 22 is operated, the game mode is not switched and is invalidated. Note that the continuous hitting flag 512t is determined in step S2307 when it is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed since the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, or when the operation interval of the operation button 22 is not less than the allowable interval. Is set to OFF (S2312).

<Step S3402>
In step S3402, an operation sound or an error sound corresponding to the operation of the operation button 22 is generated from the speaker 26. A player who recognizes that the game mode can be switched during the high-speed fluctuation display may suspect a malfunction of the operation button 22 when the game mode is not switched when the operation button 22 is operated. In contrast, in step S3402, an operation sound or an error sound is generated by operating the operation button 22, so that the player can recognize that the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted. Misidentification as a failure is prevented. Furthermore, in step S3402, the MPU 51 may transmit a display command to the display control device 6 to display a warning message on the symbol display unit 341. The warning message is, for example, a message prompting to stop the continuous hitting operation. Note that the process of step S3402 may be omitted.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is continued even after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, the switching of the game mode by the operation of the operation button 22 is invalidated. Therefore, the possibility that the game mode is switched against the player's intention can be suppressed. It should be noted that the fact that the monitoring time in step S2307 has elapsed in the present embodiment and that the operation interval in step S2308 is less than or equal to the allowable interval is a specification for enabling the change of display content by switching the game mode. It is an example of conditions. That is, the MPU 51 displays the symbol display unit 341 according to the operation of the operation button 22 until the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is completed (until the specific condition is satisfied) after the continuous operation effect is executed. By disabling the change in the display content, the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is not changed according to the operation of the operation button 22.

[Tenth embodiment]
In each of the above embodiments, the configuration for canceling or invalidating the switching of the game mode by the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect has been described. This embodiment demonstrates the structure which invalidates the change of a substantial game mode, performing switching of the game mode by the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 after completion | finish of a continuous hit operation effect.

  Specifically, FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the mode control process according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 35, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated (S2303: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3501.

<Step S3501>
In step S3501, it is determined whether or not the continuous hitting flag 512t is on. If it is determined that the continuous hitting flag 512t is on (S3501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3502, and if it is determined that the continuous hitting flag 512t is off (S3501: No), the process proceeds to step S2304. Note that the continuous hitting flag 512t is determined in step S2307 when it is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed since the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, or when the operation interval of the operation button 22 is not less than the allowable interval. Is set to OFF (S2312).

<Step S3502>
In step S3502, the same mode counter 512s as in step S2304 is updated three times corresponding to the number of game modes in the gaming machine 10. Specifically, the mode counter 512s is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches a preset maximum value, the process of resetting the counter value to 0 is repeated three times. That is, the mode counter 512 s is updated by operating the operation button 22, but the updated value is the same value as the value at the end of the continuous hit operation effect. Therefore, the game mode is not substantially switched. Therefore, even when the operation button 22 is repeatedly hit after the end of the continuous hit operation effect, the game mode unintended by the player can be switched due to the continuous operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hit operation effect. Is prevented.

[Eleventh embodiment]
If the player continues the continuous operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the continuous hit operation effect, the player feels regretful that the continuous operation operation effect has failed, and has succeeded in the continuous operation operation effect. I have a strong feeling that On the other hand, this embodiment demonstrates the structure for raising the possibility that the said continuous hit operation effect will be performed when the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 is continued after completion | finish of the said continuous hit operation effect. In particular, when the jackpot lottery result of any game number of the currently held number N is a jackpot winning, the possibility that the consecutive hit operation effect is executed in any of the game number of the held number N is increased. It is possible.

  First, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the ROM 511, a normal reach effect table and a special reach effect table that are similar to the effect type table 511b and have a higher probability of selection of repeated hit operation effects than the effect type table 511b. , And an exceptional effect type table including a super reach effect table. Further, the RAM 512 is provided with an exception flag used for determining whether or not to use the exceptional effect type table, and an exception counter used for counting the number of times the exception effect type table is used. Yes.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to this embodiment. Note that description of the same processing as in FIG. 34 is omitted.

<Step S3601>
As shown in FIG. 36, when the monitoring time has elapsed with the continuous hitting operation continuation flag being on (S2807: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3601. In step S3601, a process for increasing the possibility that the consecutive hit operation effect is selected in the subsequent game rounds is executed. Specifically, the MPU 51 sets the exception flag to ON, and sets the value of the number of holds N in the exception counter. The value set in the exception counter is not limited to the holding number N, and may be a predetermined value set in advance.

  In step S1803 of the command determination process S1504 (see FIG. 18), a change determination process for determining the change type and the effect type is executed with reference to the exception flag and the information of the exception counter. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation determination process.

<Step S1831>
First, in step S1831, it is determined whether or not the exception flag is set to ON. If the exception flag is off (S1831: No), the process proceeds to step S1833. If the exception flag is on (S1831: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1832. .

<Step S1832>
In step S1832, it is determined whether or not the exception counter is zero. If the exception counter is 0 (S1832: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1833. If the exception flag is not 0 (S1832: No), the process proceeds to step S1834.

<Step S1833>
In step S1833, as usual, the variation pattern is specified based on the value of the effect type table 511b, the change pattern command, the change type table 511a, and the effect type counter 512p.

<Step S1834>
On the other hand, in step S1834, 1 is subtracted from the exception counter. Thus, until the exception counter reaches 0, the effect type is determined by referring to the exception effect type table in step S1835 described later. That is, the exception effect type table until the game number of the holding number N is executed when the continuous hit operation is continuously performed for the monitoring time after the end of the continuous hit operation effect (S2307: Yes). Will be used.

<Step S1835>
In step S1835, the variation pattern is specified based on the exceptional effect type table, the change pattern command, the change type table 511a, and the value of the effect type counter 512p. That is, when the variation pattern is specified, the exceptional effect type table that has a high possibility of selecting the repeated hit operation effect is used instead of the effect type table 511b.

  Thereby, as a result of repeatedly hitting the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, when the continuous hitting operation effect is executed in the subsequent game rounds, the expectation of winning the big hit increases, and the game has a new interest. Can be attached.

  In particular, in the gaming machine 10, the validity information stored in the holding area RE corresponding to the holding number N may be transmitted in advance from the main control device 4 to the sound lamp control device 5. In this case, also in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can determine whether or not the big hit is won based on the on / off information that is pending before the execution of the game times that are executed by inputting the variation pattern command. is there.

  Therefore, in the step S3601, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot winning of any of the currently held success / failure information is a jackpot winning. If the winning is a jackpot winning, the exception flag is set to ON and the exception is set. The counter may be set to the holding number N. In the case of not winning a big hit, the exception flag is not set on and the exception counter is not changed.

  Thereby, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit win, the execution probability of the subsequent consecutive hit operation effects is increased by the repeated operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the repeated hit operation effects. Therefore, as a result of repeatedly hitting the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous operation effect, when the continuous operation effect is executed in the next game round, the expectation of winning the big hit is increased, and a new interest is added to the game. be able to. In addition, although this embodiment demonstrated as a modification of the said 9th Embodiment in which the switching of the said game mode becomes invalid in the specific period after the end of the said continuous hit operation effect, for example, the said automatic return process is performed. In other embodiments such as the first embodiment as well, the possibility that the continuous hitting operation effect is executed may be increased.

[Twelfth embodiment]
In the present embodiment, when the automatic return process (S2309 to S2311) is executed, a configuration for prohibiting the switching of the game mode by the operation of the operation button 22 until the game round ends. explain. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to this embodiment. Note that the description of the same process as the mode control process shown in FIG. 31 is omitted.

<Step S3801>
As shown in FIG. 38, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, the process of step S3801 is executed before the automatic return process is started (the previous stage of S2309). Specifically, the RAM 512 of the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 is provided with a prohibition flag indicating whether or not the game mode can be switched, and the initial value of the prohibition flag is off. In step S3801, the prohibition flag is set to ON.

<Step S3802>
In the mode control process according to the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S2303 that the operation button 22 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S3802. In step S3802, it is determined whether or not the prohibition flag is on, that is, whether or not the game mode can be switched by operating the operation button 22. If it is determined that the prohibition flag is on (S3802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2306. If it is determined that the prohibition flag is off (S3802: No), the process proceeds to step S3101. .

<Step S3803>
Note that the prohibition flag is set to OFF in step S3803 when the variable display counter 512q is 0 in step S2301. As a result, the prohibition flag is set to OFF every time the game round is completed. Note that step S3803 may be executed when the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r becomes zero. Thereby, the prohibition flag is set to OFF every time the high-speed fluctuation display is completed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the switching of the game mode according to the operation of the operation button 22 is prohibited for the game times or the high-speed fluctuation display for which the automatic return process has been started. Will be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the automatic return process and the switching of the game mode according to the operation of the operation button 22 from being executed in parallel.

[Thirteenth embodiment]
In the present embodiment, in addition to the configuration according to the twelfth embodiment, in the game times or the high-speed fluctuation display in which the automatic return process has been started, A configuration capable of switching the game mode according to the operation will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to the present embodiment.

<Step S3901>
As shown in FIG. 39, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S2308 that the operation interval is not less than the allowable interval, that is, the continuous operation of the operation button 22 has been completed (S2308: No). ), The process proceeds to step S3901. In step S3901, it is determined whether or not the remaining time until the high-speed fluctuation display is equal to or longer than a preset grace time. The grace time is set in advance as an index for determining whether or not the game mode can be switched according to the operation of the operation button 22 in the high-speed fluctuation display after the automatic return process is completed. . Specifically, the grace time may be a preset fixed value such as 1.0 s or 3.0 s, but a predetermined ratio (for example, 1/2 or 1/3) in the high-speed fluctuation time. It is thought that it is. For example, the MPU 51 specifies the high-speed fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern command using the fluctuation type table 511a, and calculates the grace time by multiplying the count value corresponding to the high-speed fluctuation time by the predetermined ratio. Is possible. If it is determined that the remaining time until the high-speed fluctuation display is greater than or equal to the preset grace time (S3901: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3902, where the remaining time until the high-speed fluctuation display is set. If it is determined that the time is not exceeded (S3901: No), the process proceeds to step S3801.

<Step S3902>
Here, the RAM 512 of the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 is provided with a grace flag indicating whether or not the game mode can be switched, and the initial value of the grace flag is OFF. In step S3902, the postponement flag is set to ON. Note that the postponement flag is set to OFF in step S3803. As a result, the grace flag is set to be off every time the game is completed. Note that step S3803 may be executed when the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r becomes zero. Thereby, the grace flag is set to be off every time the high-speed fluctuation display is completed.

<Step S3903>
In the mode control process according to the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S3802 that the prohibition flag is on (S3802: YES), the process proceeds to step S3903. In step S3903, it is determined whether or not the grace flag is on, that is, whether or not the game mode can be switched by operating the operation button 22. If it is determined that the grace flag is on (S3903: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3101. If it is determined that the grace flag is off (S3903: No), the process proceeds to step S2306. .

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the grace condition is not satisfied, the game times or the high-speed fluctuation display in which the automatic return process is started as in the twelfth embodiment. The switching of the game mode according to the operation of the operation button 22 is prohibited. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined grace condition is satisfied, the game according to the operation of the operation button 22 in the game times or the high-speed fluctuation display in which the automatic return process is started. The mode can be switched, and the degree of freedom of operation of the operation buttons 22 by the player can be increased.

[Fourteenth embodiment]
By the way, the execution timing of the continuous hitting operation effect process in each of the embodiments is not limited to the execution of the reach effect after the end of the high speed change during the symbol change display (see FIGS. 21 and 22). For example, as shown in FIG. 40, it is conceivable that the repeated hitting operation effect process is executed during the high-speed fluctuation display, prompting the repeated hitting operation of the operation button 22, and the repeated hitting operation of the operation button 22 being reflected in the notice effect. For example, the notice effect with the continuous hit operation effect process is executed when the high-speed fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command is 5 seconds or more.

  In the present embodiment, the application of the present invention to the gaming machine 10 in which the notice effect with the continuous hitting operation effect process is executed will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode control process according to the present embodiment.

<Step S4101>
As shown in FIG. 41, in the mode control process according to the present embodiment, step S4101 is executed before the step S2303. In step S4101, it is determined whether or not a notice effect with the repeated hitting operation effect is performed. Specifically, the RAM 512 is provided with an operation advance notice flag indicating whether or not the advance notice effect with the repeated hitting operation effect is executed, and the initial value of the operation advance notice flag is OFF. When the MPU 51 determines in step S1803 to execute the notice effect with the repeated hit action effect, the MPU 51 sets the operation notice flag to ON. The operation advance notice flag is set off when the advance notice effect is finished.

  If it is determined that the notice effect with the repeated operation effect is executed (S4101: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2306, and if it is determined that the notice effect with the repeated operation effect is not executed ( S4101: No), the process proceeds to step S2303. That is, when the notice effect with the continuous hit operation effect is executed, the switching of the game mode according to the operation of the operation button 22 becomes invalid, and after the notice effect is ended, the operation according to the operation of the operation button 22 is performed. The switching of the game mode is effective. Therefore, there is a possibility that the switching of the game mode may be executed against the player's intention by continuing the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 even at the end of the notice effect with the continuous hitting operation effect.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game mode by the repeated operation of the operation button 22 continued after the end of the repeated operation effect is performed by executing the mode control process (FIG. 41). Since the switching is canceled by the automatic return process, it is not necessary for the player to operate the operation button 22 to return to the game mode. Thereby, for example, the player can concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game and the interest of the game, thereby improving the player's willingness to play.

  It should be noted that the timing at which the automatic return process is to be executed is different between the case where the continuous hit operation effect process is executed after the high speed fluctuation display and the case where the continuous hit operation effect process is executed during the high speed fluctuation display. Therefore, it is conceivable that the monitoring time is set to a different time when the execution timing of the continuous hitting operation effect process is during high-speed fluctuation display and after the high-speed fluctuation display. Thereby, the mode control process can be used in common when the execution timing of the continuous hitting operation effect process is during the high-speed fluctuation display and after the high-speed fluctuation display. Of course, different mode control processes may be executed in correspondence with the case where the execution timing of the continuous hit operation effect process is during high-speed fluctuation display and after the high-speed fluctuation display.

  In addition, during the high-speed fluctuation display, the single operation effect or the long press operation effect may be executed in addition to the continuous operation effect. In this case, in step S4101, it may be determined whether or not an operation-type notice effect such as the repeated operation effect, the single operation effect, and the long press operation effect is executed.

[Fifteenth embodiment]
By the way, in each above-mentioned embodiment, although switching of the said game mode was demonstrated as an example of the change of the display content of the symbol display part 341 according to operation of the operation button 22, the change of the said display content is to switching of game mode. Not exclusively. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the single operation effect may be executed after the continuous hit operation effect process ends. In this case, reflection of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect in the single operation effect can be considered as an example of changing the display content of the symbol display unit 341 in the present invention. That is, when the continuous operation of the operation button 22 in the continuous operation effect is continued, the operation of the operation button 22 may be unintentionally reflected in the single operation effect.

  For example, the single operation effect may be included in the reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display in the symbol display unit 341 fluctuate. Further, the single operation effect may be included in a notice effect executed during the symbol variation display or the high-speed variation display. Further, in the single operation effect, the symbol corresponding to the case where the lottery result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a normal jackpot is displayed on the symbol display unit 341, and then the jackpot type is a probable jackpot. May be included in the promotion effect displayed. The MPU 51 determines whether or not the single operation effect is executed based on the variation pattern command in the command determination process (see FIG. 18), for example. The MPU 51 may make a determination at an arbitrary timing set in advance, such as during the symbol variation display, during the high-speed variation display, when the symbol variation display ends, or when the high-speed variation display ends. For example, the presence / absence of the promotion effect may be determined at the end of the symbol variation display.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, as a change in the display content according to the operation of the operation button 22, the book in the gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect may be reflected in the effect. The application of the invention will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the single operation effect process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuous hit continuation monitoring process according to the present embodiment.

[Single operation effect processing]
First, the single operation effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S4201>
As shown in FIG. 42, in step S4201, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to execute the single operation effect based on the single effect flag 512g that is turned on in step S1805 when the single operation effect is executed. If the single effect flag 512g is on (S4201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4202, and if the single effect flag 512g is not on (S4201: No), the single operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S4202>
In step S4202, it is determined whether or not the operation start timing of the single operation effect has come. For example, the ROM 511 stores a single standby time from the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341 until the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect starts for each type of the single operation effect. . In step S4202, it is determined that the operation start timing of the single operation effect has arrived when the single standby time corresponding to the type of the single operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the operation start timing of the single operation effect has arrived (S4202: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4203, and when the operation start timing of the single operation effect has not arrived (S4202: No), the single operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S4203>
In step S4203, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n1 is on. The acceptance start flag 512n1 is a flag provided in the RAM 512 to indicate whether or not acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect has been started. As will be described later, the acceptance start flag 512n1 is set to ON in step S4232, and is set to OFF in step S4208. If the reception start flag 512n1 is on (S4203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4204. If the reception start flag 512n1 is not on (S4203: No), the process proceeds to step S4231.

<Step S4231>
In step S4231, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and a single operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. The single operation start image is stored in advance in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6.

<Step S4232>
In step S4232, the reception start flag 512n1 is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect. Thus, when the single operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S4204 in step S4203. Note that the reception start flag 512n1 is turned off in step S4208 described later.

<Step S4204>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4203 that reception of the operation button 22 has been started, it is determined in subsequent step S4204 whether or not the operation button 22 is within the operation valid period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) preset for each type of the single operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed after the display of the single operation start image. If it is within the operation valid period (S4204: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4205. If it is not within the operation valid period (S4204: No), the process proceeds to step S4241.

<Step S4241>
In step S4241, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and an effect end image indicating the end of the single operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. For example, at this time, in the symbol display unit 341, the symbol variation display ends and the main symbol stops. In the symbol display unit 341, it is conceivable that the symbol variation display is continued even after the single operation effect is ended.

  Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of effect end images corresponding to each type of the single operation effect. The effect end image is, for example, an image showing a jackpot lottery result, an image suggesting the degree of expectation of jackpot winning, an image showing a jackpot type, or the like. In step S4241, an effect end image selected in accordance with the jackpot lottery result among a plurality of effect end images corresponding to the single operation effect is displayed. For example, the effect end image is an image including characters such as “Chance!”, “Sorry!”, Or “End!”. In addition, the effect end image may be an image for notifying the end of the one-shot operation effect without suggesting an image indicating the jackpot lottery result or the expectation level of the jackpot winning. Further, the operation in the one-shot operation effect is performed by lowering the display brightness of the one-shot operation start image in place of the display of the effect end image without suggesting an image showing the jackpot lottery result or the expectation degree of the jackpot winning. It may be possible for the player to recognize the end of the valid period. Thus, for example, it is possible to perform control so that such information is not presented to a user who does not want to know the jackpot lottery result, the expectation level of the jackpot winning, or the jackpot type. In step S4241, the reproduction of the production sound by the speaker 26 in the single operation production is stopped, and the lighting control for the production by the electrical decoration unit 27 ends.

<Step S4205>
In step S4205, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated according to whether or not the second pattern flag 512e is on. If it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (S4205: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4206. If it is determined that the operation button 22 has not been operated (S4205: No), the one-shot operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S4206>
In step S4206, it is determined whether or not the continuous hitting flag 512t is on. If it is determined that the continuous hitting flag 512t is off (S4207: No), the process proceeds to step S4207. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous hitting flag 512t is on (S4206: Yes), the process ends the single operation effect process. That is, when the continuous hitting flag 512t is on, even if the operation button 22 is operated, the reflection in the effect in the single operation effect according to the operation of the operation button 22 is not executed. It becomes invalid. Therefore, when the continuous hitting flag 512t is on, the display content is not changed in accordance with the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect, and becomes invalid. The continuous hitting flag 512t is determined in the continuous hitting continuous monitoring process when it is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed since the end of the continuous hitting operation effect or when the operation interval of the operation button 22 is not less than the allowable interval. In the case where it is detected, it is set to off (step S4304 in FIG. 43).

<Step S4207>
In step S4207, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, and the single operation result image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 as a single operation result of the operation button 22. For example, at this time, in the symbol display unit 341, the symbol variation display ends and the main symbol stops. In the symbol display unit 341, it is conceivable that the symbol variation display is continued even after the single operation effect is ended.

  Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of single operation result images corresponding to the types of the single operation effects. The single operation result image is, for example, an image showing a jackpot lottery result or an image suggesting the expectation level of the jackpot winning. And in said step S4207, the single operation result image selected according to the jackpot lottery result among a plurality of single operation result images corresponding to the single operation effect is displayed.

  For example, a single operation result image including the characters “success!” And a single operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the single operation effect, and the variation pattern command is a big hit. The single operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed when winning is displayed, and the single operation result image including the characters “failure!” Is displayed when the variation pattern command indicates disapproval. Conceivable. Whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined based on the content of the display variation pattern command in step S1803. Further, the single operation result image is not limited to an image indicating whether or not a jackpot has occurred, and may be, for example, an image such as a message or a character for suggesting an expected degree of jackpot occurrence.

  In step S4207, a production sound corresponding to the single operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the single operation result image. Thereby, in the single operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the gaming machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is controlled by controlling the vibration means together with the display of the single operation result image in step S4207. It is also possible to show that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating the.

  In this way, in the single operation effect processing, the single operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the contents of the effect display, and the player can be notified of the presence / absence of jackpot and the degree of expectation of the jackpot by the effect display. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, it is possible to give the player a sense of winning the jackpot by operating the operation button 22 of his / her own, and the player's willingness to operate can be improved.

<Step S4208>
Thereafter, in step S4208, the single effect flag 512g and the reception start flag 512n1 used in the single operation effect process are turned off.

[Continuous strike monitoring process]
Next, the continuous hitting monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the continuous hitting continuous monitoring process is executed after the mode control process S1508, for example, in the sub timer interrupt process of FIG. 15, or is executed instead of the mode control process S1508. In the continuous hit continuation monitoring process, as described above, when the continuous hit continuation flag 512t is on, the continuous hit continuation flag 512t is set off according to a preset condition.

<Step S4301>
In step S4301, as in step S2306, whether or not the continuous hitting flag 512t used for determining whether or not the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is continuously executed after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is on. Determine whether. If the continuous hit flag 512t is on (S4301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4302, and if the continuous hit flag 512t is off (S4301: No), the continuous hit continuous monitoring process ends.

<Step S4302>
In step S4302, as in step S2307, it is determined whether or not a preset monitoring time has elapsed since the end of the continuous hitting operation effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the monitoring counter 512v used for determining the elapse of the monitoring time is equal to or greater than the monitoring count value corresponding to the monitoring time. If it is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed (S4302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4304. If it is determined that the monitoring time has not elapsed (S4302: No), the process proceeds to step S4303. . In the present embodiment, the monitoring time is an index for measuring the timing for validating the change of the display content according to the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect, and the monitoring time from the end of the repeated operation effect It is an example of the specific condition that elapses.

<Step S4303>
In step S4304, as in step S2308, it is determined whether or not the continuous operation of the operation button 22 is continued based on whether or not the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than a preset allowable interval. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation interval counter 512w indicating the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than an allowable count value set as a value indicating the time corresponding to the allowable interval.

  If it is determined that the operation interval of the operation button 22 is equal to or less than the allowable interval (S4303: Yes), the continuous hitting continuous monitoring process is terminated, and it is determined that the operation interval of the operation button 22 is not equal to or less than the allowable interval ( S4303: No), the process proceeds to step S4304. In the present embodiment, the end of the continuous operation of the operation button 22 after the end of the continuous operation effect also indicates that the change of the display content according to the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect is valid. It is an example of conditions. Thereby, even if the player continues the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 even after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, and even before the monitoring time has elapsed, the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is ended. Then, at that time, the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect can be reflected in the single operation effect and the display content can be changed.

<Step S4304>
In step S4304, the continuous hit flag 512t set to ON in step S2011 at the end of execution of the continuous hit operation effect is set to OFF. Thereby, in the single operation effect process (see FIG. 42), it is determined in step S4206 that the continuous hitting flag 512t is not on (S4206: No), and the operation button 22 is then operated. In this case, the operation is reflected in the effect, and the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is changed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the continuous operation of the operation button 22 continues even after the end of the continuous operation effect, the reflection of the operation of the operation button 22 in the single operation effect is invalidated. Therefore, since the change of the display content according to the operation of the operation button 22 becomes invalid, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the effect result in the single operation effect is displayed against the player's intention.

  For example, when the one-shot operation effect is executed as the reach effect, the notice effect, or the promotion effect, the user does not want to know the effect result (for example, the jackpot lottery result, the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning, or the type of the jackpot) Even if the user continues to hit the operation button 22 continuously after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, it is possible to prevent the user's desired game mode from being disturbed by not letting the user notify the effect result. Specifically, it is conceivable that the jackpot lottery result is not displayed in the reach effect, and the jackpot lottery result is displayed at an arbitrary timing set in advance, such as at the end of the symbol variation display. Also, the jackpot type is not displayed in the promotion effect, for example, at an arbitrary timing set in advance, such as when shifting to the specific gaming state, executing the specific gaming state, or ending the specific gaming state. It is conceivable that the jackpot type is displayed.

[Summary of Invention]
Hereinafter, an outline of the invention extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be added. In addition, in order to provide an understanding of the correspondence between each supplementary note and each embodiment, it may be described with a reference numeral for convenience, but the invention according to the supplementary note is limited to a specific configuration with the reference sign. is not. It is also possible to select and arbitrarily combine each configuration and each processing function described below.

[Appendix A1]
Main control means (41) for executing main control of the game, and sub-control means for executing symbol variation display and effects on the display means (341) of each game time based on a control signal inputted from the main control means ( 51) and an operating means (22) operable by a player, a gaming machine (10),
The sub-control means (51)
A first display control means (51) for changing the display content of the display means (341) when the operation means (22) is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
By the first display control means (51) until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after a continuous hit operation effect that reflects the continuous hit operation of the operation means (22) in the effect is executed as the effect. Second display control means (51) that does not change the display content;
A gaming machine (10) comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note A1, since the change of the display content is not executed from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied, the player operates the operation means to change the display content. The trouble of returning is omitted. Thereby, for example, the player can concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game and the interest of the game, thereby improving the player's willingness to play. The MPU 51 when executing the steps S2303 to S2305 is an example of the first display control means. Further, the MPU 51 when executing Steps S2309 to S2311 is an example of the second display control means.

[Appendix A2]
The second display control means changes the display content by the first display control means after the specific condition is satisfied after the consecutive hit operation effect is executed as the effect until the specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to appendix A1, wherein the display content is not changed by the first display control means by being canceled.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix A2, since the change in the display content is automatically canceled from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied, the player operates the operation means to perform the display. The trouble of returning the content change is omitted.

[Appendix A3]
The gaming machine according to appendix A1 or A2, wherein the change of the display content is switching of the gaming mode of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix A3, since the switching of the gaming mode is not executed during the period from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied, the player has to operate the operating means to return the gaming mode. Is omitted.

[Appendix A4]
The second display control means stores the game mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect in the storage means, and then stores the game mode of the gaming machine in the storage means when the specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to appendix A3, wherein the gaming machine is switched to a gaming mode.

[Appendix A5]
The second display control means is configured to perform the game by the first display control means when the continuous hitting operation of the operating means is continued from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the start of the next game round. The gaming machine according to appendix A3 or A4, wherein mode switching is canceled after the specific condition is satisfied.

[Appendix A6]
The second display control means determines whether or not the operation means is repeatedly operated according to whether or not the operation interval of the operation means is equal to or less than a preset allowable interval.
The gaming machine according to appendix A5, further comprising changing means for changing the allowable interval in accordance with a remaining time of high-speed fluctuation display in which fluctuation lines of all main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display change.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix A6, even when the player slightly slows down the continuous hitting speed of the operation means immediately after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, the operation can be determined as a continuous hitting operation. . The MPU 51 when executing the steps S3101 to S3103 is an example of the changing means.

[Appendix A7]
The first display control means transmits a mode command including information for identifying the game mode after switching to a display control device that controls the display means,
The display control device switches the gaming mode of the gaming machine to a gaming mode corresponding to the information included in the mode command,
The second display control means sends, to the display control device, the mode command including information for identifying the game mode when the game mode of the gaming machine is ended when the specific hit condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices A3 to A6 to be transmitted.

[Appendix A8]
The first display control means transmits a mode command indicating switching of the game mode to a display control device that controls the display means,
The display control device sequentially switches the game modes one by one in response to receiving the mode command,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the second display control means repeatedly transmits the mode command to the display control device until the gaming mode of the gaming machine returns to the gaming mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices A3 to A6.

[Appendix A9]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices A1 to A8, wherein the specific condition includes that a preset monitoring time elapses from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix A10]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices A1 to A9, wherein the specific condition includes the end of the continuous hitting operation of the operation means after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix A11]
The game according to any one of appendices A1 to A10, wherein the repeated hitting operation effect is included in a reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Machine.

[Appendix A12]
The repeated hitting operation effect is included in any of the notices A1 to A11 that are included in a notice effect that is executed during execution of high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display are fluctuated. Gaming machine.

[Appendix B1]
The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
The display content is changed by the first display control means until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after a continuous hitting operation effect that reflects the continuous hitting operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect. When the high-speed fluctuation time that is the execution time of the high-speed fluctuation display that fluctuates the fluctuation lines of all main symbols for the current game times is less than the predetermined time, the high-speed fluctuation time is not less than the predetermined time. A second display control means to be executed;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B1, the change in the display content during the period from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect to the satisfaction of the specific condition is that the high-speed fluctuation time is long and the original display content by the player is changed. When switching is easy, it is not automatically canceled and whether or not the display content is restored is left to the player's intention. On the other hand, when the high-speed fluctuation time is short and it is difficult for the player to switch to the original display content, the change is automatically canceled. Thereby, for example, the player can concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game and the interest of the game, thereby improving the player's willingness to play. The MPU 51 when executing the steps S2303 to S2305 is an example of the first display control means. In addition, the MPU 51 for determining whether or not the high-speed fluctuation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time by determining whether or not the number N of holds is 3 or more in step S2801 is an example of the second display control unit. It is.

[Appendix B2]
The second display control means changes the display content by the first display control means until the specific condition is satisfied after the continuous hitting operation effect is executed as the effect. The supplementary note B1 according to appendix B1, which is canceled when the high-speed fluctuation time, which is the execution time of the high-speed fluctuation display for changing the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols, is less than the predetermined time, and is not canceled when the high-speed fluctuation time is the predetermined time or more Gaming machine.

[Appendix B3]
The gaming machine according to appendix B1 or B2, wherein the change of the display content is switching of the gaming mode of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B3, since the switching of the gaming mode is not executed until the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, the time for the player to operate the operating means to return to the gaming mode Is omitted.

[Appendix B4]
The second display control means stores the game mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect in the storage means, and then stores the game mode of the gaming machine in the storage means when the specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to appendix B3, wherein the gaming machine is switched to a gaming mode.

[Appendix B5]
The second display control means is configured to perform the game by the first display control means when the continuous hitting operation of the operating means is continued from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the start of the next game round. The gaming machine according to any one of appendix B3 or B4, wherein the mode switching is canceled after the specific condition is satisfied.

[Appendix B6]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices B1 to B5, wherein the specific condition includes that a preset monitoring time elapses from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix B7]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices B1 to B6, wherein the specific condition includes the end of the continuous hitting operation of the operation means after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix B8]
The game according to any one of appendices B1 to B7, wherein the continuous hitting operation effect is included in a reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Machine.

[Appendix B9]
The repetitive hit operation effect is any one of appendices B1 to B8, which is included in a notice effect performed during execution of high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display are fluctuated. Gaming machine.

[Appendix C1]
The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
The display content is changed by the first display control means until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after a continuous hitting operation effect that reflects the continuous hitting operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect. A second display control means for canceling while the changeable condition is satisfied after the specific condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note C1, since the switching of the display content change is automatically canceled, it is not necessary for the player to operate the operation means to return the display content change. Thereby, for example, the player can concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game and the interest of the game, thereby improving the player's willingness to play. In particular, since the cancellation is executed while the changeable condition is satisfied, it is possible to control so as not to interfere with other effects. The MPU 51 when executing the steps S2303 to S2305 is an example of the first display control means. In addition, the MPU 51 when executing the process for canceling the change of the display contents before the high-speed fluctuation display is finished in the step S3103 is an example of the second display control means.

[Appendix C2]
The game machine according to appendix C1, wherein the change of the display content is switching of the game mode of the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note C2, since the switching of the gaming mode is not executed between the end of the continuous hitting operation effect and the specific condition is satisfied, the player has to operate the operating means to return the gaming mode. Is omitted. In particular, since the switching of the game mode is canceled while the changeable condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform control so as not to interfere with other effects.

[Appendix C3]
In the symbol variation display, the sub-control means performs normal variation display in which the variation lines are sequentially stopped after performing the high-speed variation display for varying the variation lines of all the main symbols.
The changeable condition is that the high-speed fluctuation display is executed,
The gaming machine according to appendix C2, wherein the second display control means starts canceling the switching of the game mode by the first display control means at a predetermined time before the end of the high-speed fluctuation display.

[Appendix C4]
The gaming machine according to appendix C3, wherein the predetermined time point is a time point when a remaining time until the end of the high-speed fluctuation display reaches a lower limit time corresponding to the total number of the gaming modes in which the gaming mode can be switched.

[Appendix C5]
The game according to any one of appendices C2 to C4, wherein the repeated hit operation effect is included in a reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Machine.

[Appendix C6]
The continuous hitting operation effect is described in any one of appendices C2 to C5, which is included in a notice effect that is executed during execution of high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Gaming machine.

[Appendix D1]
The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
The display content is changed by the first display control means until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after a continuous hitting operation effect that reflects the continuous hitting operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect. A second display control means for disabling;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note D1, since the change of the display content from the end of the continuous hit operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied is invalidated, the change of the display content not intended by the player is prevented. Thus, for example, the trouble of the player operating the operation means to return the change of the display content is omitted. Thereby, for example, the player can concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game and the interest of the game, thereby improving the player's willingness to play. The MPU 51 when executing the steps S2303 to S2305 is an example of the first display control means. The MPU 51 when executing step S3401 is an example of the second display control means.

[Appendix D2]
The game machine according to appendix D1, wherein the second display control unit invalidates the operation of the operation unit until the specific condition is satisfied after the continuous hit operation effect is executed as the effect.

[Appendix D3]
The gaming machine according to appendix D1 or D2, wherein the display content is changed by switching a gaming mode of the gaming machine.

[Appendix D4]
The changeable condition is that a single operation effect that reflects the single operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect after the end of the continuous operation effect.
The game machine according to Supplementary Note D1 or D2, wherein the change in the display content is a reflection of the single operation of the operation unit in the single operation effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to attachment D4, when the single operation effect is executed after the end of the continuous operation effect, the operation according to the operation means in the single operation effect is satisfied until the specific condition is satisfied. In addition, since the change of the display content becomes invalid, for example, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the effect result of the single operation effect is displayed against the player's intention.

[Appendix D5]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices D1 to D4, further comprising sounding means for sounding an operation sound or an error sound when the operation means is operated while the change of the display content by the first display control means is invalid.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note D5, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the operation means is out of order. Note that the MPU 51 when the operation sound or the error sound is sounded in the step S3402 is an example of the sounding means.

[Appendix D6]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices D1 to D5, further comprising warning means for displaying a warning message when the operation means is operated while the change of the display content by the first display control means is invalid.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note D6, it is possible to make the player recognize the reason why the change of the display content by the operation of the operation means is invalid. Note that the MPU 51 when executing the warning display in step S3402 is an example of the warning means.

[Appendix E1]
The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
The switchable operation can be performed when the operation means is operated until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after the continuous hit operation effect that reflects the continuous hit operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect. A second display control means for switching the display contents a number of times corresponding to the total number of display contents;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note E1, the display content is automatically switched to the current display content when the display content is changed during the period from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied. The display contents that are not intended to be changed are prevented, and the time and effort for the player to operate the operation means to return the display contents is omitted. Thereby, for example, the player can concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game and the interest of the game, thereby improving the player's willingness to play.

[Appendix E2]
The gaming machine according to appendix E1, wherein the display content is changed by switching a gaming mode of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note E2, since the game mode is automatically switched to the current game mode when the game mode is switched from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied, the player The unintended switching of the game mode is prevented, and the trouble of the player operating the operation means to return to the game mode is omitted.

[Appendix E3]
The gaming machine according to appendix E1 or E2, wherein the repeated hitting operation effect is included in a reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display are changed.

[Appendix E4]
The repetitive hit operation effect is any one of Supplementary notes E1 to E3, which is included in a notice effect that is executed during execution of high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display change. Gaming machine.

[Appendix F1]
The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
After the continuous hit operation effect that reflects the continuous hit operation of the operation means on the effect is executed as the effect, the continuous hit operation of the operation means continues until the predetermined time elapses, and the continuous hit operation is performed as the effect. Selection control means for increasing the possibility of selecting an operation effect;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note F1, as a result of repeatedly hitting the operation means after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect, when the continuous hitting operation effect is executed in the subsequent game rounds, the expectation of winning a big hit increases. , You can add new interest to the game. The MPU 51 when executing step S1835 is an example of the selection control means.

[Appendix F2]
The gaming machine according to appendix F1, wherein the change of the display content is switching of a gaming mode of the gaming machine.

[Appendix F3]
A holding number storage means for storing the holding number of the lottery for the transition to the specific gaming state in the main control means;
Additional selection F1 or F2 for increasing the possibility that the selection operation means is selected in the number of game times corresponding to the number of holdings when it is determined that the continuous operation of the operation means is continued. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note F3, the player can increase the probability that the continuous hit operation effect is executed by repeatedly hitting the operation means after the end of the continuous hit operation effect. It becomes easy to challenge again. The MPU 512 including the hold number flag 512j is an example of the hold number storage unit.

[Appendix F4]
The selection control means, when the game lottery result is one of the number of game times corresponding to the number of holdings when it is determined that the continuous hitting operation of the operating means is continued, the holding control The gaming machine according to appendix F3, which increases a possibility that the continuous hitting operation effect is selected in the number of game times corresponding to the number.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note F3, when the operation means is repeatedly hit after the end of the continuous operation effect, when the continuous operation effect is executed in the number of game times corresponding to the number of the subsequent holdings. This will increase the expectation of winning the jackpot and add new interest to the game.

[Appendix F5]
The game according to any one of appendices F1 to F4, wherein the repeated hitting operation effect is included in a reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Machine.

[Appendix F6]
The repeated hitting operation effect is described in any one of supplementary notes F1 to F5, which is included in a notice effect that is executed during execution of high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols fluctuate among the symbol fluctuation display. Gaming machine.

[Appendix F7]
The change of the display content by the first display control unit is invalid after a continuous hitting operation effect that reflects the continuous hitting operation of the operation means on the effect is executed as the effect until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices F1 to F6, further comprising a second display control means.

[Appendix G1]
The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
The change of the display content by the first display control means is performed until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after a continuous hitting operation effect that reflects the continuous hitting operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect. A second display control means for canceling after the specific condition is satisfied;
The change of the display content by the first display control unit is invalidated until the preset prohibition release condition is satisfied after the execution of the cancellation of the change of the display content by the second display control unit is started. Third display control means;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note G1, since the change of the display content from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied is automatically canceled, the player operates the operation means to display the display content. The trouble of returning is omitted. In addition, after the execution of the cancellation of the change of the display content by the second display control unit is started, the change of the display content is prohibited until the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied. Thereby, the stability of the game is improved, so that, for example, the player can concentrate on the game, and the player's motivation to play can be improved by increasing the attention to the game and the interest of the game. The MPU 51 when executing the steps S2303 to S2305 is an example of the first display control means. Further, the MPU 51 when executing Steps S2309 to S2311 is an example of the second display control means. Furthermore, the MPU 51 when executing the steps S3801 to S3803 is an example of the third display control means.

[Appendix G2]
The gaming machine according to Supplementary Note G1, wherein the change of the display content is switching of a gaming mode of the gaming machine.

[Appendix G3]
The gaming machine according to appendix G1 or G2, wherein the prohibition release condition is that the current game round ends or that the high-speed fluctuation display for changing the fluctuation lines of all main symbols for the current game round ends.

[Appendix G4]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices G1 to G3, wherein the specific condition includes that a preset monitoring time elapses from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix G5]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices G1 to G4, wherein the specific condition includes that a continuous hitting operation of the operation unit is ended after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix G6]
The game according to any one of appendices G1 to G5, wherein the continuous hitting operation effect is included in a reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Machine.

[Appendix G7]
The repetitive hitting operation effect is any one of the supplementary notes G1 to G6, which is included in a notice effect that is executed during execution of high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Gaming machine.

[Appendix H1]
The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
The change of the display content by the first display control means is performed until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after a continuous hitting operation effect that reflects the continuous hitting operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect. A second display control means for canceling after the specific condition is satisfied;
After the execution of the cancellation of the display content change by the second display control means, until the preset prohibition release condition is satisfied, if the preset grace condition is satisfied, the first display control means A third display control means for enabling the change of the display content and invalidating the change of the display content by the first display control means when the grace condition is not satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note H1, since the change of the display content from the end of the continuous hit operation effect until the specific condition is satisfied is automatically canceled, the player operates the operation means to display the display content. The trouble of returning is omitted. In addition, after the start of the cancellation of the change of the display content by the second display control means, even if the prohibition cancellation condition is satisfied, if the grace condition is satisfied, The change of the display content by the first display control means becomes effective. Thereby, the freedom degree of operation of the operation button 22 by a player can be raised. The MPU 51 when executing the steps S2303 to S2305 is an example of the first display control means. Further, the MPU 51 when executing Steps S2309 to S2311 is an example of the second display control means. Further, the MPU 51 when executing the steps S3801 to S3803 and the steps S3901 to S3902 is an example of the third display control means.

[Appendix H2]
The gaming machine according to appendix H1, wherein the change of the display content is switching of a gaming mode of the gaming machine.

[Appendix H3]
The gaming machine according to Supplementary Note H1 or H2, wherein the prohibition release condition is that the current game round ends or that the high-speed fluctuation display for changing the fluctuation lines of all main symbols for the current game round ends.

[Appendix H4]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices H1 to H3, wherein the specific condition includes that a preset monitoring time elapses from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix H5]
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices H1 to H4, wherein the specific condition includes the end of the continuous hitting operation of the operation means after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.

[Appendix H6]
The game according to any one of appendices H1 to H5, wherein the repeated operation effect is included in a reach effect that is executed after the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols in the symbol fluctuation display are changed. Machine.

[Appendix H7]
The repeated hitting operation effect is described in any one of supplementary notes H1 to H6, which is included in a notice effect performed during execution of high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display are fluctuated. Gaming machine.

4: Main control unit 5: Audio lamp control device 6: Display control device 61: MPU
611: ROM
612: RAM
62: Input / output I / F
7: Discharge control unit 8: Launch control device 9: Power supply control device 10: Game machine 11: Front frame 12: Inner frame 13: Back pack unit 14: Outer frame 21: Launch handle 22: Operation button (an example of operation means)
22a: Operation switch 26: Speaker 27: Illumination unit 341: Symbol display unit

Claims (12)

The main control means for executing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for executing the symbol variation display and the effect on the display means of each game based on the control signal inputted from the main control means, and the player can operate A gaming machine equipped with various operating means,
The sub-control means is
First display control means for changing the display content of the display means when the operation means is operated in a state where a preset changeable condition is satisfied;
The display content is changed by the first display control means until a specific condition set in advance is satisfied after a continuous hitting operation effect that reflects the continuous hitting operation of the operation means in the effect is executed as the effect. Second display control means not to be executed;
A gaming machine comprising:   The second display control means changes the display content by the first display control means after the specific condition is satisfied after the consecutive hit operation effect is executed as the effect until the specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display contents are not changed by the first display control means by being canceled.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the change of the display content is switching of a gaming mode of the gaming machine.   The second display control means stores the game mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect in the storage means, and then stores the game mode of the gaming machine in the storage means when the specific condition is satisfied. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is switched to a gaming mode.   The second display control means is configured to perform the game by the first display control means when the continuous hitting operation of the operating means is continued from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect until the start of the next game round. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the mode switching is canceled after the specific condition is satisfied. The second display control means determines whether or not the operation means is repeatedly operated according to whether or not the operation interval of the operation means is equal to or less than a preset allowable interval.
The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising a changing unit that changes the allowable interval according to a remaining time of high-speed fluctuation display in which fluctuation lines of all main symbols of the symbol fluctuation display are fluctuated. The first display control means transmits a mode command including information for identifying the game mode after switching to a display control device that controls the display means,
The display control device switches the gaming mode of the gaming machine to a gaming mode corresponding to the information included in the mode command,
The second display control means sends, to the display control device, the mode command including information for identifying the game mode when the game mode of the gaming machine is ended when the specific hit condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the game machine is transmitted. The first display control means transmits a mode command indicating switching of the game mode to a display control device that controls the display means,
The display control device sequentially switches the game modes one by one in response to receiving the mode command,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the second display control means repeatedly transmits the mode command to the display control device until the gaming mode of the gaming machine returns to the gaming mode at the end of the continuous hitting operation effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific condition includes elapse of a preset monitoring time from the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific condition includes that a continuous hitting operation of the operation means is ended after the end of the continuous hitting operation effect.   The said continuous hit operation effect is contained in the reach effect performed after completion | finish of the high-speed fluctuation display from which the fluctuation line of all the main symbols fluctuates among the said symbol fluctuation display. Gaming machine.   The said repeated operation effect is included in the notice effect performed during execution of the high-speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation lines of all the main symbols fluctuate among the symbol fluctuation displays. Game machines.

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