JP2018038744A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing player's wrong operation while enhancing convenience.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU executes a successive hitting performance for changing an image at a timing corresponding to successive hitting operation in successive hitting operation of a stick controller 31A, and executes a long-press performance for changing the image for a period of long-press operation in the long-press operation for a predetermined period. In successive hitting operation of a push button 31B, a successive hitting performance for changing an image at a timing corresponding to the successive hitting operation is executed. Meanwhile, in the long-press operation for a predetermined period, an automatic successive hitting performance for changing the image in the same way as the successive hitting operation is executed. It is considered that successive hitting operation is executed based on long-press operation of a push button until an automatic successive hitting start enabling period passes. It is not considered that the successive hitting operation is executed even if the long-press operation is started after the automatic successive hitting start enabling period passes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines have an operation unit such as a production button that can be operated by a player, and when the operation unit is operated, an operation process corresponding to the operation is executed. .

  In a gaming machine provided with this type of operation unit, for example, when the player operates the operation unit in a first operation mode (for example, long press), the operation unit is different from the first operation mode. There is one that determines that the operation is performed in the operation mode (for example, continuous hit) and executes an effect (for example, continuous hit effect) corresponding to the determination content (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-47337 A

  However, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a player operates in the first operation mode, an operation process corresponding to the second operation mode different from the first operation mode is executed. In the case where a plurality of operation units having functions are provided, the convenience is improved, but there is a problem that an operation process unintended by the player may be executed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving convenience while suppressing an erroneous operation by a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A plurality of operation units that can be operated by the player (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, volume adjustment buttons 42A, 42B);
An operation process execution means capable of executing an operation process corresponding to the operation of the operation unit (for example, the controller sensor of the stick controller 31A in the operation effective period in which the operation control CPU 120 is effective in the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B). A portion that performs an effect corresponding to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the push sensor 35B of the unit 35A or the push button 31B. A portion for executing an operation process corresponding to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the button switch unit 43 during the effective operation valid period).
With
The operation unit includes a first operation unit (for example, stick controller 31A) and a second operation unit (for example, push button 31B, volume adjustment buttons 42A, 42B),
The operation processing execution means includes
When there is an operation in the first operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation) or an operation in the second operation mode (for example, a long press operation) different from the first operation mode in the first operation unit, Corresponding operation processing corresponding to each operation mode is executed (for example, when the stick controller 31A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the effect display CPU 120 performs the effect display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation. A portion for performing an effect of changing the image displayed on the display screen.When the stick controller 31A is pressed (long press) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect for the period during which the press operation is performed. The part which performs the effect which changes the image currently displayed on the apparatus 5.),
When there is an operation in the third operation mode (for example, continuous operation) in the second operation unit, the corresponding operation process corresponding to the third operation mode is executed (for example, the push button 31B is continuously pressed). The part which performs the effect which CPU120 for effect control changes the image currently displayed on the effect display apparatus 5 at the timing corresponding to each operation, if the operation is performed a plurality of times (continuous hit operation)), the third operation mode When there is an operation of a fourth operation mode (for example, a long press operation) that is different from the operation mode, a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode is executed (for example, executed during the automatic repeated hitting effective period) When an operation promotion effect that prompts a continuous hitting operation is performed in the notice effect or the like, if the push button 31B is pressed (long press operation) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 Yubotan 31B executes the effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 5 as if it is continuously more than once operation (successive depression operation) moiety.),
A detecting means (such as a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting an operation including a player's operation (such as an operation of the push button 31B);
A specific effect (such as a repetitive hitting operation effect as shown in FIG. 20) is performed in response to a continuous operation (such as a repetitive operation of the push button 31B) in which the player performs a plurality of operations during the detection valid period. And a specific effect execution means (execution control CPU 120, continuous hit effect processing of FIG. 23, etc.) that can be executed,
The specific effect executing means is
Based on a predetermined action (such as a long press operation of the push button 31B) different from the continuous action by the player, the specific effect can be executed on the assumption that the continuous action has been detected (SA10 to SA12 in FIG. 23). , SA18, SA19 etc.),
In the detection valid period, it is considered that the continuous operation has been executed based on the predetermined operation (e.g., SA6Y, SA7 to SA12 in FIG. 23) until a predetermined period (such as a period in which automatic continuous hitting can be started in FIG. 21) has passed. Even if the predetermined operation is started after the predetermined period has elapsed (period in which automatic continuous hitting cannot be started in FIG. 21), it is not considered that the continuous operation has been executed (such as SA6N in FIG. 23).

  According to this feature, since the operation unit includes the first operation unit that executes only the corresponding operation process, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience due to the execution of the non-corresponding operation process not intended by the player. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest of the game and to enhance the interest of the game by regarding whether or not the continuous operation is executed based on whether or not the predetermined period elapses in the detection valid period. be able to.

  The first operation mode and the third operation mode may be the same operation mode, and the second operation mode and the fourth operation mode may be the same operation mode. The first operation mode and the fourth operation mode may be the same operation mode, and the second operation mode and the third operation mode may be the same operation mode. The predetermined operation may be replaced with the operation of the second operation mode or the operation of the fourth operation mode, and the continuous operation is replaced with the operation of the first operation mode or the operation of the third operation mode. May be. Since the player's operation is included in the player's operation, the operation of the first operation mode of the first operation unit is the operation of the first operation mode, and the operation of the second operation mode of the first operation unit is the second. The operation of the third operation mode of the second operation unit is replaced with the operation of the third operation mode, and the operation of the fourth operation mode of the second operation unit is replaced with the operation of the fourth operation mode. May be.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The non-corresponding operation process is an operation process of a continuous hitting mode (for example, when an operation promotion effect for prompting a continuous hitting operation is executed in a notice effect or the like executed during an automatic continuous hitting effective period, the push button 31B is pressed for a predetermined period When the (long press operation) is performed, the effect control CPU 120 changes the image displayed on the effect display device 5 in the same manner as when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation). Part to execute.)
It is characterized by that.

According to this feature, it is possible to deal with a player who is not good at continuous hitting operation.
A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived and displayed as a display result (For example, pachinko machine 1)
Operation effect execution means (for example, for effect control) that is capable of executing a first effect and a second effect that is controlled in the advantageous state higher than the first effect. When the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit variation pattern designation command, the CPU 120 determines to execute the second auto-strike effect at a higher rate than when the deviation variation pattern designation command is received. , Execute the determined auto-striking effect)
The speed of continuous hitting executed by the operation processing execution means as the non-corresponding operation processing differs between the first effect and the second effect (for example, in the first auto-striking effect, the image of the character A that is punched out is the first It is displayed on the effect display device 5 every one period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds), and in the second automatic repeated effect, an image in which the character A punches out is displayed in the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5). Portion displayed every second) on the effect display device 5)
It is characterized by that.

  According to this feature, it is suggested whether or not it is easy to be in an advantageous state depending on the speed of repeated hits, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2 or 3,
The operation processing execution means includes
Production can be performed as an operation process corresponding to the operation of the operation unit,
When the second operation unit is repeatedly operated at a speed higher than the continuous hit speed executed as the non-corresponding operation process, an effect corresponding to the repeated hit operation is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 promotes the repeated hit operation). After the production, the auto button is pressed when the push button 31B is operated for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses after the operation effective period is started. In the case where the repeated hitting effect is executed, when the single hit operation of the push button 31B is performed a predetermined number of times three times in a predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds), punching is performed with the second automatic repeated hitting effect. A single stroke operation is performed three times for each third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds), which is an interval for displaying images. , That is, when it is battered operated at high speed, without running the automatic repeated pressing effect, part. Modification to perform repeated pressing effect corresponding to the speed of the player's repeated pressing operation)
It is characterized by that.

  According to this feature, an effect corresponding to the speed of the player's continuous hitting operation is executed, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The player can recognize that the operation processing execution means executes the non-corresponding operation processing in the second operation unit (for example, for the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, “automatic continuous hitting”). Display units 200A and 200B on which characters “automatic striking function installed” that can be recognized by the player as an operation unit having a “function” are provided in the vicinity of each operation unit. The part which displays the table image which shows the effective period of the automatic continuous hitting function according to the state of the pachinko game machine 1 about 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume control buttons 42A and 42B (refer to the modified example of FIG. 19D)
It is characterized by that.

  According to this feature, since the player can recognize which of the first operation unit and the second operation unit executes the non-corresponding operation process, it is possible to further prevent the occurrence of inconvenience due to misidentification.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The operation process execution means executes the non-corresponding operation process when an operation of the fourth operation mode is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The predetermined condition varies depending on the gaming state (for example, the period during which the effect control CPU 120 is performing the variable display of symbols and the period from when the variable display is stopped until the demonstration effect is started (for example, , Ta1 to ta2) enable the automatic continuous hitting function of the push button 31B and disable the automatic continuous hitting function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B and the stick controller 31A, while providing a demonstration performance period and a big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta2). (In ta3), the automatic repeat function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is enabled, and the automatic repeat function of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A is disabled.)
It is characterized by that.

  According to this feature, the situation in which the non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode can be changed according to the gaming state.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein
When the non-corresponding operation process is executed by the operation process execution means, the specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect control) executes a specific effect at a different rate from the case where the corresponding operation process is executed. When the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repetitive striking effect, an automatic repetitive rendition effect is displayed in which an image of the character punching out is displayed on the rendition display device 5; The apparatus 5 is provided with a portion for executing a continuous striking effect in which only an image for punching is displayed without displaying a character.

According to this feature, it is possible to improve game entertainment.
Note that the “difference ratio” in the above includes 0% and 100%, and the specific effect is executed only when the non-corresponding operation process is executed, even if the specific effect is executed only when the corresponding operation process is executed. May be executed.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
When the first operation unit is operated at the same time as the second operation unit is operated in the fourth operation mode, the operation of the fourth operation mode of the second operation unit is validated and the first operation unit is enabled. The operation of the operation unit is invalidated (for example, a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the CPU 120 for effect control starts a tapping operation promotion effect that promotes the tapping operation of the push button 31B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect) (td1). The operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period from the time point (td2), and immediately after the push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A receive the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A during this operation validity period. The detection signal of the push sensor 35B is received, and the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is received during the long press determination period. When you receive continued Te, the part to invalidate the operation of the stick controller 31A.)
It is characterized by that.

  According to this feature, even if the player mistakenly operates not only the second operation unit but also the first operation unit, the non-corresponding operation process is executed, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein
The operation processing execution means executes the non-corresponding operation processing even when the second operation unit is not operated when a predetermined automatic processing condition is satisfied (for example, the automatic automatic continuous hitting function is enabled). Sometimes, even if the push button 31B is not operated, an automatic continuous striking effect is automatically executed when the operation effective period is started (see the modification in FIG. 19D).
It is characterized by that.

According to this feature, the convenience of the player can be improved.
A gaming machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein
The specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect executing means is:
A first effect effect (an effect effect that reduces the level of the life display in the life display area 99 at the time of self-strike in FIG. 20C) in which an effect effect corresponding to the execution of the continuous operation is performed for a predetermined display. ,
The second action effect (the level of the life display in the life display area 99 at the time of automatic continuous hitting in FIG. 20B) in which an effect effect according to the predetermined action regarded as the execution of the continuous action is made for the predetermined display. Production effects),
The action mode of the action effect differs between the first action effect and the second action effect (the action effect mode in which the level of the life display decreases as shown in FIG. 22 differs between the self-hit and auto-hit). .

  According to this, since the action mode of the action effect is different between the first action effect and the second action effect, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the present invention is a gaming machine of means 10,
When the specific effect execution means executes the first effect effect as the specific effect, the action effect action mode varies depending on the remaining period of the detection effective period (as shown in FIG. 22, repeated hits). During the setting period of the self-strike hitting action with the shorter remaining time of the operation effective period, the effect mode (life display Etc.).

  According to this, according to the remaining period of a detection effective period, the effect aspect of an effect effect differs, and the interest of an effect can be improved further and the interest of a game can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 12 of the present invention is a gaming machine of the means 11,
When the specific effect executing means executes the first effect as the specific effect, the action scale of the effect increases as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases (as shown in FIG. 22). Compared with the self-attack low action setting period of the longer self-strike operation effective period, which has a shorter remaining time of the continuous hit operation effective period, the level of life display in the action effect is longer Etc.)

  According to this, since the action scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases, the interest of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 13 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 10 to 12,
When the specific effect executing means executes the second action effect as the specific effect, the action mode of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining time of the effective detection period (as shown in FIG. 22). For auto repetitive strikes, the amount of reduction in the life display level in the action effect is constant).

  According to this, the variation of a specific effect can be enriched, the effect of an effect can be improved further, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. In addition to the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, configurations other than the invention-specific matters may be included.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. (A) is a figure which shows the principal part of FIG. 1, (B) is a figure which shows a volume adjustment screen. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. (A) and (B) are timing charts showing the valid / invalid state of the automatic continuous hitting function. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of an automatic repeated striking effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an automatic repeated hit determination table. (A) and (B) are explanatory drawings showing a repeated hitting operation promotion effect, and (C), (D) and (E) are explanatory views showing an automatic repeated hitting effect. (A) is an example of an effect mode of repeated hitting effects, and (B) is a timing chart showing an effect mode of high-speed 10 consecutive hits. (A) and (B) are explanatory drawings showing repeated hitting operation promotion effects, and (C), (D) and (E) are explanatory views showing repeated hitting effects. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the contents of processing when a push button and a stick controller are operated simultaneously. As a modification of the present invention, (A) is a state in which the variable display is stopped, (B) is a state in which the demonstration effect is started, (C) is a state in which the menu display is selected in the demonstration effect, and (D) is a state where It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the state in which the automatic repeated hit function description was selected on the menu display screen. It is a display screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus which shows the example of a specific striking production. It is a timing chart which shows the operation presentation control timing regarding the self-strike and the automatic continuous strike in the specific repeated strike production. It is a figure which shows the action setting table of a specific continuous striking effect. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous striking effect process.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display).

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 3, and a predetermined region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering).

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in game balls that have not entered any winning port.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided.

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate 90 (hit ball supply plate) that is held (stored) is provided. A lower plate 91 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate 90 so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  A member that forms the lower plate 91 is provided with a stick controller 31A, and a member that forms the upper plate 90 is provided with a push button 31B. The tilting operation of the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. When the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are operated within an operation effective period during which an operation is effectively received in a notice effect, which will be described later, an effect corresponding to the operation is executed.

  In addition, the members forming the upper plate 90 are provided with two volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are arranged side by side so that the player can operate, and after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, a state where the change display of the special symbol or the normal symbol is stopped for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) When the volume adjustment button 42A disposed on the right side is pressed during the demonstration effect period that is executed when the volume is continued, the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R increases, and the volume adjustment button disposed on the left side. When the user presses 42B, the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R decreases. By operating the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be appropriately adjusted between “1” and “9”.

  It should be noted that a button switch unit 43 (FIGS. 2 and 3) that detects a pressing operation on the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is located at a position corresponding to the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B inside the member that forms the upper plate 90. Reference) may be provided. The button switch unit 43 includes a transmission type photosensor corresponding to the volume adjustment button 42A and a transmission type photosensor corresponding to the volume adjustment button 42B, and which volume adjustment button is pressed by these transmission type photosensors. What is necessary is just to be able to detect whether it was operated.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a stick controller 31A that can be tilted in the front-rear and left-right directions, a push button 31B that can be pressed downward, and a volume adjustment button 42A that can be pressed backward. 42B is provided so that the player can operate, and the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated by the player to perform an operation process corresponding to the operation. Is called. For example, when the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, single stroke operation, continuous stroke operation, long press operation, etc.), the display image of the effect display device 5 changes at a timing according to the operation. Sound effects. In addition, when the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, a single stroke operation, a continuous stroke operation, a long press operation, etc.), an image displayed on the effect display device 5 at a timing according to the operation ( For example, a volume level indicator (see FIG. 2B) or the like changes, or an adjustment sound effect is output at a volume corresponding to the level adjusted from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B have an operation process that does not correspond to the long press operation when the long press operation is performed. Done. For example, when the push button 31 </ b> B is operated for a long time, the display image of the effect display device 5 is changed or a sound effect is output in a mode when operated in a continuous hitting mode. In addition, when the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated for a long time, the volume levels of the speakers 8L and 8R change in the manner in which they are operated in a continuous manner. On the other hand, even if the stick controller 31A is operated for a long time, the display image of the effect display device 5 does not change or the sound effect is not output in the mode when operated in the continuous hit mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B can be produced in the same manner as when the operation unit is operated in a continuous manner when the operation unit is operated for a long time. An operation unit (second operation unit) having an “automatic continuous hitting function” in which the volume level changes is used, and the stick controller 31A is an operation unit (first operation unit) having no “automatic continuous hitting function”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are equipped with an “automatic continuous hitting function” that allows the player to recognize that the operation unit has an “automatic continuous hitting function”. Display parts 200 </ b> A and 200 </ b> B in which the characters “are displayed are provided in the vicinity of each operation part.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 3 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface. Various substrates such as a substrate are arranged.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. The sound control board 13 is equipped with a processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data (sound number, volume level, etc.) from the effect control board 12 and the like. Has been. The LED control board 14 is mounted with an LED driver circuit for turning on / off the production LED 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the production control board 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The command form shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101. In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable.

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1. Further, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR1 is “big hit” depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state). And “out” are assigned to the special map display results.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 is also stored. The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes a variation pattern determination table for big hits that is used when “big hit” is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table that is determined to be “off”. A deviation pattern determination table to be used is prepared in advance.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 also determines various table data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, execution of various effects, non-execution, and the type of effect. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored. The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (S11). ). Subsequently, predetermined main-side error processing is executed (S12). Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed (S13). Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S15). Subsequent to the special symbol process, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display unit 20 to perform normal symbol variation display, normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B tilting motion setting operation, etc. It is executed (S16). Thereafter, a command control process is executed to transmit (output) a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit, one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a win, a random value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored at the top of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit. In the special symbol normal process of S22, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. In the special symbol normal process, if the number of reserved memories of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is “0”, the special symbol normal process is terminated after a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. Etc. The special symbol change process of S24 is a process for setting the special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, or a process after the special symbol starts changing. Includes processing to measure time. The special symbol stop process of S25 is a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. including. The pre-opening process of S26 is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., etc., and the processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. including. The big hit opening process of S27 includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. The processing after the big hit release in S28 includes a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of big winning opening release times. The jackpot end process of S29 includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process shown in FIG. 11 when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set by timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the flag is cleared (S53), and the following process is executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing for analyzing which command (see FIG. 4) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer (S54). Next, an effect control process is performed (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). Next, a volume adjustment process is performed when the player operates the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B in the demonstration performance period and the big hit gaming state (S57). In the volume adjustment process, control is performed to set the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R by operating the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  In the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73), it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the gaming control microcomputer 100. In the effect symbol variation start process (S74), control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. In addition, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect is executed, and if it is executed, processing for determining the effect pattern is executed. In the effect symbol variation processing (S75), the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. Further, when execution of the notice effect is determined in the effect symbol variation start process of S74, the notice effect is executed at an appropriate timing. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76), based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the control of the effect symbol change is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. I do. In the big hit display process (S77), after the end of the fluctuation time, a control for displaying a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit is performed. In the big hit game processing (S78), control during the big hit game is performed. In the big hit end effect process (S79), the effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above. Processing to enable or disable the function. Specifically, during the period in which the symbol display is changed and the period from when the change display is stopped until the demonstration effect is started (for example, ta1 to ta2), the automatic repeat function of the push button 31B is enabled. While the automatic adjustment function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B and the stick controller 31A is disabled, the automatic adjustment function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is enabled during the demonstration performance period and the big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta3). The automatic continuous hitting function of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A is invalidated.

  In other words, in the notice effect that is performed during the execution of the symbol variation display, only the push button 31B is enabled for the automatic continuous hitting function, and during the symbol variation display such as the demonstration performance period and the jackpot game period, Only the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are effective for the automatic continuous hitting function. In addition, regarding the stick controller 31A, the automatic continuous hitting function is always disabled regardless of the symbol variation display.

  As described above, one of the operation units (for example, the stick controller 31A) of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B does not have the automatic continuous hitting function (the automatic continuous hitting function is installed). Absent). In addition, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, which are the two operation units for which the automatic continuous hitting function is effective, do not enable the automatic continuous hitting function at the same time. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience due to execution of.

  In this embodiment, the automatic patting of the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is performed depending on whether the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the display of the fluctuation of the symbol, during execution of the demonstration effect, or in the big hit gaming state. The function is switched between enabled and disabled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the above, for example, depending on the performance state such as the execution of the reach performance or the execution of the pseudo continuous extension. You may make it switch, and you may make it switch according to game states, such as a probability change state, a non-probability change state, a high base state, and a low base state.

  Next, an operation process performed by the effect control CPU 120 when the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is operated will be described. The effect control CPU 120 receives a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A of the stick controller 31A or the push sensor 35B of the push button 31B in the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effective. The effect is executed as an operation process corresponding to the operation.

  For example, when the stick controller 31A is operated once (single stroke operation), an effect of changing an image (such as an effect image) displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed at a timing corresponding to the operation. Further, when the stick controller 31A is continuously operated as a first operation mode a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed at a timing corresponding to each operation. . Further, when the stick controller 31A is pressed as a second operation mode for a predetermined period (long press operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 5 over the period of the pressing operation is executed. .

  When the push button 31B is operated once (single stroke operation), an effect of changing an image (for example, an effect image) displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed at a timing corresponding to the operation. Moreover, when the push button 31B is continuously operated as a third operation mode a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed at a timing corresponding to each operation. . Further, when the push button 31B is pressed as a fourth operation mode for a predetermined period (long press operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 5 over the period of the pressing operation is executed. .

  In addition, when the CPU 120 for effect control executes the repeated hitting operation promotion effect that prompts the repeated hit operation in the advance notice effect or the like executed during the above-described auto continuous hit effective period, the push button 31B is used as the fourth operation mode for the long press determination period (for example, When the pressing operation (long pressing operation) is performed for about 1 second, the image displayed on the effect display device 5 is changed in the same manner as when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation). The effect to be executed is executed. That is, as a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the operation mode (for example, long press operation) in which the push button 31B is actually operated, the same as when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation). An effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an operation process performed by the effect control CPU 120 when the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated will be described. The effect control CPU 120 executes an operation process corresponding to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the button switch unit 43 in the operation effective period in which the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is effective.

  For example, when one of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is operated once (single stroke operation), an image (for example, a volume level indicator (FIG. 2 (FIG. 2) shown in FIG. 2) is displayed at a timing corresponding to the operation. B) (see B)) is changed, or an operation process is performed to output a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume corresponding to the level. Further, when one of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is continuously operated as a third operation mode a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), an image displayed on the effect display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation is displayed. An operation process is performed in which a predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume corresponding to the level.

  In addition, during the demonstration effect or the big hit effect executed during the automatic repeated hitting effective period, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether one of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is the long operation determination period (for example, about 1 second). ) Is displayed on the effect display device 5 in the same manner as when one of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous operation). Or an operation process of continuously outputting a predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the level from the speakers 8L and 8R. That is, as a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to an operation mode (for example, a long press operation) in which any of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is actually operated, any of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is continuously plural times. The operation process of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 5 in the same manner as when the operation (continuous hitting operation) is performed, or outputting a predetermined sound continuously at a volume corresponding to the level from the speakers 8L and 8R. Execute the (Auto repeat function).

  Here, the automatic continuous hitting function is described. The automatic continuous hitting function means that when the push button 31B or the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B in which the automatic continuous hitting function is valid is operated for a long time, the effect control CPU 120 performs the push button 31B or volume adjustment. The function is to execute the same effect as when the buttons 42A and 42B are repeatedly hit.

  When the notice control effect is executed during the period when the effect control CPU 120 enables the automatic repeat function of the push button 31B (for example, the period during which the symbol variation display is executed), the automatic repeat effect of the push button 31B is executed. An example of the production mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing an example of an effect mode of auto-striking effects. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an automatic repeated hit determination table. 15 (A) and 15 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing repeated hitting operation promotion effects, and (C), (D), and (E) are automatic repeated hit effects.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 performs a repetitive hitting operation promoting effect (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 15A) that promotes a repetitive hitting operation of the push button 31 </ b> B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect. The image of the character A and the push button 31B is displayed on the screen, and a character such as “display the character“ Hit the punch to the enemy character by hitting the button repeatedly! ”Is started (tb1). Next, the operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period from the time (tb2) when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the continuous hitting operation promotion effect, and the player is notified of the start of the operation effective period in a recognizable manner (for example, As shown in FIG. 15 (B), the push button 31B and an indicator image indicating the operation valid period are displayed on the effect display device 5 and the characters “start!” Are displayed.

  When the push sensor 35B is turned on during the operation valid period (tb2 to tb5) in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective and the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect display device 5. The automatic repeated striking effect is displayed in which an image of the character A being displayed in the punch is displayed (see FIGS. 15C and 15D). On the other hand, although not particularly illustrated, when a single stroke operation of the push button 31B or a continuous stroke operation in which the single stroke operation is repeated is performed, a continuous stroke effect that displays only a punch image is executed every time the push sensor 35B is turned on ( FIG. 17C).

  Here, when it is determined that the push sensor 35B is on for a long press determination period (tb3 to tb4, for example, 1 second), that is, the push button 31B is operated to be pressed for 1 second, which is the long press determination period. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character A displayed on the effect display device 5 every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds), as in the case where the push button 31B is operated repeatedly. A first auto-striking effect for displaying an image for punching is displayed (see FIG. 15C). This first automatic repeated striking effect is continuously executed while the push sensor 35B is on during the operation effective period.

  When the push sensor 35B changes to the OFF state after the long press determination period of 1 second has elapsed after the push sensor 35B changes to the ON state, the effect control CPU 120 operates the push button 31B with a single stroke. As an example, an effect of displaying an image in which the character A displayed on the effect display device 5 is punched is executed, and the first automatic repeated effect is not executed (see FIG. 16A). In addition, when it is determined that the push sensor 35B has changed to the off state after executing the first automatic repeated striking effect within the operation effective period, and has changed to the on state again, and has continued for a long press determination period (for example, 1 second). Then, the first auto-striking effect is executed.

  As described above, when the repeated hitting operation promotion effect is executed, and when the push sensor 35B is repeatedly hit, a repeated hitting effect is displayed on the effect display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation. When the push sensor 35B is operated for a long time, a first automatic repeated effect is displayed in which an image in which the character A is punched is displayed on the effect display device 5 for each first period.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image in which the character A punches out on the effect display device 5 for each first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds) as an automatic repeated striking effect. One auto-spanning effect and a second auto-striking effect in which an image in which the character A punches out are displayed on the effect display device 5 every second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds) can be executed (FIG. 15 (D)). That is, the speed of continuous hitting executed as the automatic continuous hitting effect (interval for displaying the image of punching out) is different between the first automatic continuous hitting effect and the second automatic continuous hitting effect.

  When the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the repeated hit effect in the notice effect, the first automatic repeat effect and the second automatic hit effect are determined based on the type of the change pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 at the start of the change. Which one of the auto-striking effects is executed and the number of punch hits are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit variation pattern designation command, the production control CPU 120 determines to execute the first auto-strike production at a rate of 20%. Then, the execution of the second automatic repeated effect is determined at a rate of 80%. When the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a super-reaching variation pattern designation command, execution of the first automatic repeated strike effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and second automatic repeated strike at a rate of 30%. Decide to execute the production. When the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a normal reach deviation variation pattern designation command, the execution of the first automatic repeated strike effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the second automatic repeated strike effect at a rate of 20%. Determine the execution.

  As described above, when the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second auto at a higher rate than when it receives the outlier variation pattern designation command. The execution of the repeated hitting effect is determined, and the determined automatic repeated hitting effect is executed. Therefore, the possibility of a big hit can be suggested by the mode of the auto-striking effect.

  In addition, when the variable display result becomes the big hit display result, the second automatic continuous hit effect is determined at a higher rate than the case where the fluctuation display result becomes the missed display result. Expectation can be improved. Further, even if the variable display result is a disappointing display result, the second automatic repeated striking effect is executed in order to determine the second automatic repeated striking effect at a higher rate in the case of super reach than in the case of normal reach. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for development to super reach. In addition, even when the variable display result is the big hit display result, the first auto-hit effect may be determined, so that the expectation for the big hit can be maintained even when the first auto-hit effect is executed. When the variable display result is the jackpot display result, the second auto-spanning effect is executed at a rate of 100%, and when the display result is the off-line display result, the first auto-striking effect is executed at a rate of 100%. Also good.

  Moreover, in the automatic repeated hitting effect, when the fluctuation display result becomes the jackpot display result, the punch that the character A has fed out at a higher rate hits the enemy character (not shown) than in the case of the loss display result. At the end of the auto-strike effect, the number of hits hit by an enemy character (not shown) among the punches that have been paid out is displayed, and the degree of expectation for the big hit is suggested according to the number of hits (see FIG. 15E).

  Next, an example of an effect mode in the case where the push button 31B is operated repeatedly will be described based on FIG. 16 and FIG. FIGS. 16A and 16B are timing charts showing an example of an effect mode of repeated hitting, and FIG. 17 (A) and 17 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing repeated hitting operation promotion effects, and (C), (D) and (E) are repeated hitting effects.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (A), the effect control CPU 120 produces a repetitive hitting operation promoting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (A)) that promotes the repetitive operation of the push button 31B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect. The image of the character A and the push button 31B is displayed on the display device 5, and a character such as “let the button hit repeatedly and let the enemy character hit the punch!” Is started (tc1). Next, the operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period from the time (tc2) when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the continuous hitting operation promotion effect, and the start of the operation effective period is recognizable to the player (for example, As shown in FIG. 17 (B), the push button 31B and an indicator image indicating the operation valid period are displayed on the effect display device 5 and the characters “start!” Are displayed.

  When the push sensor 35B is turned on during the operation valid period (tc2 to tc5) in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective and the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the effect control CPU 120 punches the effect display device 5 to punch. Only the image (without character A) is displayed (see FIG. 17C). That is, when the push button 31B is not operated for a long time and a single stroke operation or a continuous stroke operation in which the single stroke operation is repeated is performed, an effect of displaying a punch image every time the push sensor 35B is turned on is performed. Then, at the end of the continuous hit effect, the same character A as the character A that appears at the end of the automatic hit effect appears. In addition, the number of hits hit by enemy characters (not shown) among the punches that have been paid out is displayed, and the degree of expectation of jackpot is suggested according to the number of hits (see FIG. 17D).

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the operation effective period (tc2 to tc7), the push sensor 35B is a second period (interval for displaying an image of punching out in the second automatic repeated effect. For example, if the state that changes to the ON state every third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than L2 = about 0.5 seconds) continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), Assuming that high-speed ten consecutive hits have been achieved, control CPU 120 causes character B that differs from character A that appears when high-speed ten consecutive hits have not been achieved at the end of the continuous hit effect. Thus, since the effect according to the speed of the player's continuous hitting operation is executed, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repetitive strike effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes an automatic repetitive replay effect that displays an image in which the character punches on the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B is displayed in the repetitive strike effect. When the repeated hitting operation is performed, the character display is not displayed on the effect display device 5, and the repeated hitting effect that displays only the image for punching is executed. In this way, by displaying different images for the auto-striking effect and the continuous-striking effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the continuous hitting effect, the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed at a rate of 100%, and when the push button 31B is operated for repeated hitting, the rate is 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repeated hitting effect, the automatic repeated hitting is performed at a different rate from the case where the repeated hitting operation is performed. It is only necessary to execute an effect. For example, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time, an effect of repeated hitting is executed, or when the push button 31B is operated for repeated hitting, an automatic repeated effect is executed. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies the form in which the character B appears at the end of the continuous hit effect when it is determined that the high-speed ten consecutive hits are achieved when the continuous hit effect is executed. It is not limited, and character B may appear when it is determined that high-speed ten consecutive hits have been achieved.

  Moreover, although the form which performs the effect which makes the character B appear as an effect corresponding to this repeated striking operation when the repeated striking operation is performed at a speed faster than the speed of repeated striking performed in the second automatic repeated striking effect, the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this. Character B may appear as an effect corresponding to the continuous hitting operation when the continuous hitting operation is performed at a speed higher than the speed of the continuous hitting executed in the first automatic repeated hitting effect. A character C different from A and character B may be displayed. Moreover, it is not limited to the effect which displays a character.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the push sensor 35B has a third period (for example, shorter than a second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds)) which is an interval for displaying an image of punching out with the second automatic repeated striking effect. , L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds), the state in which the character B appears when the state that changes to the ON state every predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The determination as to whether or not the continuous hitting operation is performed at a speed faster than the speed of the continuous hitting executed in the second automatic hitting effect may be made based on, for example, an average speed during the continuous hitting operation period, or the repeated hitting operation. The determination may be made based on the continuous hitting speed in a specific period during the period, and various changes can be made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a form in which an automatic repeated strike effect is executed when the push button 31B is operated for a long time after the repeated strike operation promoting effect is performed. After the production, the auto button is pressed when the push button 31B is operated for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses after the operation effective period is started. You may make it perform a continuous striking effect. In this case, when the single operation of the push button 31B is performed three times that is the predetermined number of times within 2 seconds that is the predetermined determination period, an interval for displaying an image in which punching is performed with the second automatic continuous striking effect. When a single stroke operation is performed every third period (for example, L3 = less than approximately 0.5 seconds) shorter than the second period (for example, L2 = approximately 0.5 seconds), that is, when a continuous stroke operation is performed at high speed Instead of executing the automatic repeated hitting effect, the repeated hitting effect according to the speed of the player's repeated hitting operation may be executed.

  Next, in the case of executing the continuous hitting effect of the push button 31B, for the effect control when the push button 31B having the automatic continuous hitting function is operated for a long time and at the same time the stick controller 31A not having the automatic continuous hitting function is operated. The processing content performed by the CPU 120 will be described. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing an example of processing contents when the push button and the stick controller are operated simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 starts a tapping operation promotion effect that promotes tapping operation of the push button 31 </ b> B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect (td <b> 1). The operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period. During this operation valid period, the push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A receive the detection signal of the push sensor 35B almost simultaneously or immediately after receiving the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A, and the detection signal of the push sensor 35B. When receiving continuously in the long press determination period, the operation of the stick controller 31A is invalidated.

  That is, the process based on the reception of the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is performed without executing the process based on the reception of the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A. Therefore, when the long press determination period has passed while the push sensor 35B is in the ON state, the automatic continuous striking effect is executed. By doing in this way, even if the player mistakenly operates not only the push button 31B but also the stick controller 31A, the automatic continuous striking effect is executed, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, when the stick controller 31A is continuously operated (multiple hitting operations) a plurality of times. If a sticking effect that changes the image displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed at a timing corresponding to the operation, and the stick controller 31A is pressed for a predetermined period (long pressing), the period during which the pressing is performed A long press effect that changes the image displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed. Further, when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the push button 31B executes the hitting effect that changes the image displayed on the effect display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation. When 31B is pressed for a predetermined period (long press operation), the effect control CPU 120 displays on the effect display device 5 in the same manner as when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous operation). Auto repetitive effects that change the image being played are executed.

  As described above, among the operation units including the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, the stick controller 31A in which only the continuous hit effect and the long press effect corresponding to the operation are executed is included. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience due to execution of an unintended auto-striking effect or the like.

  In addition, it is possible to deal with a player who is not good at continuous hitting operations by executing the automatic hitting effect as non-corresponding operation processing not corresponding to the operation of the operation unit.

  Further, variable display is performed, and when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived and displayed as a display result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 has a higher rate than the case where the deviation variation pattern designation command is received. 2 The execution of the auto-spanning effect is determined, and the determined auto-striking effect is executed. In the first auto-striking effect, an image in which the character A is punched is displayed every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds). Are displayed on the effect display device 5, and in the second auto-striking effect, the image in which the character A punches out is displayed in the second period. (E.g., L2 = about 0.5 seconds) displayed in the effect display device 5 each. By doing in this way, since it will be suggested whether it is easy to be in a big hit state by the speed of continuous hitting, a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 has a second period (for example, L2 = about 0. 2), which is an interval in which the push sensor 35B displays an image of punching out in the second automatic repeated striking effect during the operation effective period (tc2 to tc7). When the state that changes to the ON state every third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than 5 seconds) continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the effect control CPU 120 performs high-speed 10 Assuming that continuous hitting is achieved, a character B different from the character A that appears when high-speed ten consecutive hits are not achieved is caused to appear at the end of the continuous hitting effect. By doing in this way, the effect according to the speed of the player's continuous hitting operation is executed, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, regarding the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A, 42B, the display unit 200A, on which characters “automatic continuous hitting function installed” that allows the player to recognize that the operation unit has the “automatic continuous hitting function” are displayed. Since 200B is provided in the vicinity of each operation unit, the player can recognize which of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B has the automatic continuous hitting function. Therefore, the occurrence of inconvenience due to misidentification can be further prevented.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 automatically pushes the push button 31B during the period in which the symbol display is changed and the period from when the change display is stopped until the demonstration effect is started (for example, ta1 to ta2). While the function is enabled and the automatic hitting function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B and the stick controller 31A is disabled, the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are automatically activated during the demonstration performance period and the big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta3). Since the continuous hitting function can be enabled and the automatic continuous hitting function of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A can be disabled, the situation in which the automatic continuous hitting effect and operation processing not corresponding to the long press operation mode is executed according to the gaming state. Can be changed.

  In addition, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repetitive strike effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes an automatic repetitive replay effect that displays an image in which the character punches on the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B is displayed in the repetitive strike effect. When the repeated hitting operation is performed, the character display is not displayed on the effect display device 5, but the repeated hitting effect is displayed in which only the image for punching is displayed.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 receives the detection signal of the push sensor 35B in the operation effective period, almost immediately after the push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A receive the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A, and When the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is continuously received in the long press determination period, the operation of the stick controller 31A is invalidated, so that the player can operate not only the push sensor 35B but also the stick controller 31A by mistake. Thus, the automatic repeated hitting effect is executed, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  Next, the modification of this invention is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 19 shows, as a modified example of the present invention, (A) a state in which the variable display is stopped, (B) a state in which the demonstration effect is started, (C) a state in which the menu display is selected in the demonstration effect, (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the state in which the automatic repeated hit function description was selected on the menu display screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are displayed with the characters “automatic continuous hitting function installed” on which the player can recognize that the operation unit has the “automatic continuous hitting function”. By providing 200A and 200B in the vicinity of each operation unit, the player can recognize which of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B has the automatic continuous hitting function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 5 indicates that the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operation units having an automatic continuous hitting function. May be displayed in a recognizable manner.

  For example, after the symbol variation display is stopped (see FIG. 19A), the menu display is selected during the execution of the demonstration screen display (see FIG. 19B) (see FIG. 19C), and the menu display is displayed. When the automatic repeated hit function description is selected (see FIG. 19D), the automatic repeat hit function corresponding to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set for the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B. You may make it display the table image which shows an effective period. Further, instead of the display portions 200A, 200B, etc., a sticker or the like printed with the table shown in FIG.

  Further, not only whether the automatic continuous hitting function is valid or invalid, but also the detailed contents of the automatic continuous hitting effect such as the continuous hitting speed, the continuous hitting period, and the number of consecutive hits in the automatic continuous hitting effect may be displayed in a recognizable manner.

  Further, in the screen shown in FIG. 19D, when the continuous hit effect is executed during the effective period of the automatic continuous hit function, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the automatic continuous hit effect is displayed when the effective operation period starts. You may enable it to enable / disable the "automatic automatic continuous hitting function" performed automatically.

  Therefore, in the screen shown in FIG. 19D, when the “automatic automatic hitting function” is enabled, when the continuous hitting effect is executed during the effective period of the automatic continuous hitting function, even if the push button 31B is not operated, Since the automatic repeated striking effect is automatically executed when the operation valid period starts, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Further, in this modified example, when the automatic automatic continuous hitting function is enabled, it is assumed that a predetermined automatic processing condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the single stroke effect is automatically executed without performing the single stroke operation when the operation effective period is started in the single stroke effect. Alternatively, it may be possible to set whether to enable or disable the automatic operation function for automatically executing the long press effect without performing the long press operation when the operation effective period is started in the long press effect. Further, the predetermined automatic processing condition may be satisfied not only by enabling the automatic automatic continuous hitting function to be valid, but also by, for example, a game time, a variable display count, a big hit count, and a mobile link.

[Example of production control for auto-strike production]
Next, a description will be given of an example of effect control for specific striking effects in which the effect control CPU 120 can execute a specific effect in response to a player performing a continuous striking operation including an automatic repetitive striking operation. The following specific striking effects can be executed in combination with the various effects control described in the above-described embodiment.

  The specific hit effect is executed in response to the player performing a continuous action in which the player performs a plurality of actions during the detection valid period of the action detecting means capable of detecting a specific action by the player, for example, like a continuous hit. It is a production to be performed.

  The “continuous hit” in the specific hit effect is a continuous action in which the player performs a plurality of actions that can be detected by the action detecting means such as the push sensor 35B. More specifically, the “continuous hit” is a continuous operation in which the player performs a plurality of operations on the operation means such as the push button 31B. In addition, as the “continuous hit” in the specific consecutive hit effect, an “automatic hit” function may be used. In the “automatic continuous hit” in the specific consecutive hit effect, the push button 31B is actually continuously pressed (long pressed) as a predetermined action by the player, but it is as if the push button 31B is continuously repeated a plurality of times. This is a function that is detected as being pressed (continuous hitting (a state where the push button 31B is pressed and a state where the push button 31B is not pressed is repeated a plurality of times)).

[Example of specific strikes]
FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 5 showing an example of a specific continuous hit effect. FIGS. 20A to 20D show an example of an image displayed on the effect display device 5 in a specific continuous striking effect as time elapses. The specific repeated effect is executed when a specific effect such as a battle effect is executed, for example, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display when the variable display with a specific fluctuation pattern is executed. Is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (A), when a battle effect in which a specific continuous hit effect is performed is performed, the teammate character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear as a prior display before the start of the battle, which is referred to as “simple battle”. Such a prior display in which characters specifying the simple battle effect are displayed is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). As the prior display, a life display area 99 for displaying the life (durability) of the enemy character 95 as a level is further displayed. The life display area 99 indicates that the life of the enemy character 95 is at the maximum level at the start of the battle effect, and responds to an attack from the teammate character 94 according to the operation of the push button 31B during the execution of the simple battle effect. The display corresponding to the operation that decreases is performed. The life display level in the life display area 99 is displayed by a level gauge between 0 and 100, for example.

  The simple battle effect is a battle effect in which a relatively simple effect is executed among the battle effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the simple battle effect, as shown in FIGS. 20 (B) and 20 (C), a battle effect in which the teammate character 94 and the enemy character 95 battle each other proceeds according to the player's continuous hitting operation of the push button 31B. In the simple battle effect, the teammate character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 as a specific effect according to the continuous hitting operation, and the life level display in the life display area 99 corresponding to the enemy character 95 is reduced in response to the attack. To do. As described above, in the simple battle effect, an effect effect in which the execution of the continuous hit operation acts on the life level display in the life display area 99 is performed as the specific effect corresponding to the continuous hit operation.

  In the simple battle effect, when it is determined that the variation display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) is the jackpot display result, as shown in FIG. The life display is at the lowest level (0), a victory display (for example, display of the letters “WIN”) indicating that the teammate character 94 has won is performed, and the jackpot display result is displayed. On the other hand, in the simple battle effect, the life display in the life display area 99 is the lowest level (0) in the battle effect when it is determined that the variation display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the display result. Instead, a defeat display (for example, display of the characters “LOSE”) indicating that the teammate character 94 has lost is performed, and the display result is displayed (not shown).

  In the simple battle effect, the effect progresses according to the player's continuous hitting operation of the push button 31B. The continuous hitting operation includes a self-strike operation that is executed when the player hits the push button 31B by itself, and a long-press operation (continuous press operation) of the push button 31B for a specific time (for example, 1 second or more). ) Which can be executed with the automatic continuous hitting operation. As an effect mode when an effect corresponding to a continuous hit operation is executed, an effect mode when an effect corresponding to an operation of a self-strike operation is executed is called a self-strike mode, and an effect corresponding to an operation of an automatic hit is provided. The effect mode when it is being executed is called the auto continuous hit mode.

  The operation (detection) effective period of the continuous hit operation in the simple battle effect is set to a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). In the automatic continuous hitting, based on the fact that the push button 31B is pressed and held for a specific time (for example, 1.0 second), the execution condition is established and the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started. This is a function in which the number of operations is counted one by one every time a period such as 0.5 seconds elapses as an operation continuation period, and operation detection is performed as if the push button 31B was repeatedly hit. A specific period (for example, 4.5 seconds or the like) is set as an effective period of such automatic continuous hitting operation (detection).

  In the effect period in which the simple battle effect is executed, there are provided a period in which auto-striking can be started and a period in which auto-striking cannot be started. As shown in FIG. 20 (B), in the automatic continuous hitting startable period, an effect of notifying that it is an automatic continuous hitting startable period for displaying a message image such as “continuous hitting! It is. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), in the automatic continuous hit start impossible period, there is an effect of notifying that it is an automatic continuous hit start impossible period for displaying a message image such as “Sequential hit! Done.

[Example of production control timing for auto-strike production]
Next, an example of the operation effect control timing related to the self-strike and automatic repetitive strikes in the specific continuous strike effect will be described. FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing the operation effect control timing related to self-strike and auto-strike in the specific repetitive strike effect.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the specific continuous hit effect, the valid period of the continuous hit operation is a predetermined time from the first timing, for example, at the start of the reach state to the second timing, just before the end of the variable display. The period is set (for example, 10 seconds).

  The self-strike continuous startable period is set corresponding to the entire period of the effective period of the continuous hit operation. The automatic continuous hitting start possible period starts when a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses from the start of the period during the effective period of the continuous hitting operation, and a specific period (for example, the first half of the effective period of the continuous hitting operation). Period) The period until the elapsed time is set. Note that the automatic continuous hit start possible period may be started from the start of the period during the effective period of the continuous hit operation. As the automatic continuous hit start impossible period, a period after the automatic continuous hit start possible period during the effective period of the continuous hit operation is set.

  During the self-attack continuous start possible period, the self-attack low action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life display area 99 according to the execution of the self-strike is controlled to a degree equal to or less than the predetermined degree. And a self-strike high action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life display area 99 according to the execution of the self-strike is controlled to a degree higher than a predetermined degree. . As a result, even during the same self-attack continuous start possible period, the action mode (the degree of action) of the action effect executed in response to the self-strike is different between the self-attack low-action setting period and the self-strike high action setting period. Thus, the self-strike continuous startable period is set such that the action mode of the action effect differs according to the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  Since the self-strike continuous startable period and the continuous hit operation effective period are the same, it is possible to perform self-strike operation basically at any time during the continuous hit operation effective period. Production can be performed. In the self-strike hit low action setting period during the self-attack continuous start possible period, a low-effect action effect can be executed based on the self-strike hit. In the self-strike hit high action setting period during the self-strike start possible period, a high-effect action effect can be executed based on the self-strike hit.

  In this way, the period in which the self-strike can be started is set as the self-attack low action setting period in the first half and the self-strike high action setting period in the second half, so that the action effect corresponding to the self-strike can be derived and displayed on the display The production can be linked so as to correspond to the above. For example, if the start timing of the self-strike hit is the timing during the self-attack low action setting period during the self-attack continuous start possible period, a slow action effect by the self-attack low action setting proceeds according to the self-strike hit action. After that, when the period of self-strike hit action setting period is reached due to the passage of time, the action effect is advanced quickly according to the self-strike hit, and the life display in the life display area 99 is displayed at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result. An effect is produced in which the level is set to a value corresponding to the fluctuation display result. For example, when the big hit display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life display area 99 is set to “0” before the derivation display, and when the outlier display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life display area 99 is derived. Immediately before the display, an effect of setting a specific level of “1” or higher is performed.

  In addition, if the start time of self-strike hit is the timing during the self-attack high action setting period during the self-attack continuous start possible period, depending on the self-strike start from the beginning, depending on the self-strike hit action setting, Thus, it is possible to produce an effect in which the level of the life display in the life display area 99 is set to a value corresponding to the change display result at the timing before the derivation display of the change display result.

  During the automatic continuous hit startable period during the continuous hit operation valid period, the degree of the action mode (life reduction) of the effect effect on the life display area 99 according to the execution of the automatic continuous hit is controlled to a certain degree. Thereby, the automatic continuous hitting possible period is set so that the action mode of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  In the automatic continuous hit start possible period, it is considered that the continuous hit operation is executed based on a long press operation for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) of the push button 31B, and the automatic continuous hit can be started. The effect described above can be executed in accordance with the repeated hitting operation. During the period when the automatic hitting operation is not possible during the continuous hitting operation valid period, even if a long press operation for a predetermined time or more of the push button 31B is started, it is not considered that the continuous hitting operation is executed, and the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started. is there. During the automatic continuous hit startable period, an action effect in a certain operation mode can be executed based on the automatic continuous hit, unlike the self-strike continuous startable period.

  Thus, when the automatic continuous hit that can be started during the automatic continuous hit start possible period is executed, the action effect in the fixed action mode can be executed from the beginning to the end of the automatic continuous hit, so that Accordingly, a certain action effect by the automatic repeated action setting advances, and the life display level of the life display area 99 is set to a value corresponding to the above-described change display result at the timing before the display of the change display result is derived. Production is performed.

  Note that the automatic continuous hitting startable period and the self-strike hitting low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the automatic continuous hitting startless period and the self-strike hitting high action setting period may be set as the same period. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, when the automatic continuous hitting startable period and the self-strike continuous low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be. In addition, the period in which automatic continuous hitting cannot be started and the self-attack continuous high action setting period may be set to different periods. In this case, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be.

  Next, a description will be given of the relationship of the effect modes of the action effects in accordance with the execution of various consecutive hits in the specific consecutive hit effects. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an action setting table for a specific consecutive hit effect. 22 is stored in the ROM 102, and is used to execute an action effect according to the execution of the self-strike hit within the self-attack low action setting period, and the self-strike hit within the self-attack high action setting period. When the corresponding action effect or the action effect corresponding to the execution of the automatic continuous hit within the automatic continuous hit start possible period is executed, the data that is referred to and set by the effect control CPU 120 is used for the action effect.

  As shown in FIG. 22, at the time of execution of self-attack during the self-attack low action setting period, the life display for five levels is reduced in the life display area 99 for each effect corresponding to one hit in self-attack (1 self-attack). The action effect mode to be set is set. At the time of execution of the self-strike hit within the self-strike hit action setting period, an action effect mode for reducing the life display for 20 levels in the life display area 99 is set for each effect corresponding to one hit in the self-attack (one self-attack). The An effect of reducing the life display for 10 levels in the life display area 99 for each effect corresponding to one stroke (1 auto stroke) in the automatic continuous stroke based on the long press operation at the time of execution of the automatic continuous stroke within the automatic continuous stroke start possible period. A mode is set. As described above, the specific consecutive hit effect includes the first action effect that provides an action effect according to the execution of the self-strike and the second action effect that provides an action effect according to the execution of the automatic hit.

  As shown in FIG. 22, for the self-strike, the self-strike high action setting period, which has the shorter remaining time of the continuous striking operation effective period when the push button 31B is operated, is set to the push button 31B. Is set so that the scale of action in the action effect, that is, the amount of reduction in the life display is larger than that in the self-attack low action setting period, which has the longer remaining time of the continuous hit operation effective period when the is operated. Yes. In this way, depending on the remaining period of the continuous hitting operation effective period, the action aspect of the action effect is different, so that the interest of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the scale of the effect of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the continuous hit operation effective period decreases, it is possible to ensure the interest of the repeated action operation effect even if the remaining period is small. The fun of the game can be improved and the fun of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 22, since the degree of action effect is different between the self-strike and auto-attack, the variation of the striking operation effect is abundant and the fun of the effect is increased, and the entertainment of the game is enhanced. Can be improved. In addition, when performing automatic continuous hitting, the degree of action effect is constant, compared to when executing self-strike that the degree of action effect differs between the self-attack low action setting period and the self-attack high action setting period. Since the production patterns are different, variations of the repetitive hitting operation production can be enriched, the fun of the production can be further improved, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Also, when performing self-strikes within the self-attack high-action setting period, the degree of action effect according to the striking is higher than when performing self-attack within the self-attack low action setting period, so start self-strike Even if the timing is delayed, the progress of the action effect by the self-strike will be in time before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (for example, when the big hit display result is derived and displayed, the level of the life display area 99 is set). It can be set to “0” before the derivation display, and when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the level of the life display area 99 is set to a specific level of “1” or more before the derivation display.

  The automatic continuous hitting is not executed even if the continuous hitting operation is started in the automatic continuous hitting non-startable period after the automatic continuous hitting startable period has elapsed. However, self-strike can be performed over the entire period of the continuous hit operation effective period, and in the period when auto-strike start cannot be started, the scale of the action effect is increased by the self-strike high action setting. Even if the automatic continuous hitting startable period has elapsed after the failure to start, if the player subsequently hits himself / herself, it is possible to provide the player with an interesting effect due to the high action setting effect.

[Strike effect processing]
Next, a description will be given of the repetitive striking effect process executed by the effect control CPU 120 in order to perform the specific repetitive striking effect described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the continuous hit effect process. 23 is a process included in the above-described effect control process.

  In the operation effect process, first, in step SA (hereinafter, referred to as SA) 1, it is determined whether or not the present time is in a continuous hit effect effective period in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 21 (SA1). In SA1, based on confirming the effect control command received at the start of the variable display and the time value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display, the present is a repeated hit in the specific operation effect. It is determined whether or not the production period is in effect. Such a determination is possible when the specific operation effect is received when a variation pattern command specifying a specific variation pattern is received, and the continuous hitting effect valid period is set to a predetermined period from the start of the variation pattern. This is because it is set.

  If it is determined in SA1 that the continuous hitting effect is not valid, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA1 that the continuous hitting effect period is in effect, it is determined whether or not the current automatic hitting mode effect shown in FIG. 21 is being executed (SA2). During the continuous hitting operation effective period in which the determination of SA2 is made, the automatic repeated hitting as shown in FIG. 20B is performed according to the passage of time from the start of the variable display by a specific process included in the effect control process. An effect of notifying that it is a startable period, or an effect of notifying that it is a period in which automatic continuous hitting is not possible, as shown in FIG. Since the flag indicating the automatic continuous hit mode is set during execution of the effect in the automatic continuous hit mode (described in SA12), in SA2, by checking such flag data, the automatic continuous hit is performed. It is determined whether or not an effect is being executed in the mode.

  When it is determined in SA2 that the automatic continuous hitting mode effect is being performed, the process proceeds to SA18 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA2 that the automatic continuous hit mode production is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated based on the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the push sensor 35B (SA3). If it is determined in SA3 that the push button 31B has not been operated, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA3 that the push button 31B is operated, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated for a long time (SA4). Whether or not the long press operation is performed at SA4 is determined by, for example, that the operation detection signal input from the push sensor 35B continues for a predetermined number of processing times (predetermined period) in a predetermined routine of timer interrupt processing at the effect control CPU 120. It is determined based on whether or not is confirmed.

  If it is determined in SA4 that the long press operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to SA13 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA4 that a long press operation is being performed, it is being determined whether or not a long press operation (for example, a long press operation for 1 second or longer) that satisfies the automatic continuous hitting execution condition is being performed. It is determined whether or not the auto repetitive hitting determination flag that is sometimes set is set (SA5).

  If it is determined in SA5 that the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is not set, the current timing before the end of the automatic continuous hitting startable period shown in FIG. It is determined whether it is included (SA6). In SA6, it is determined whether or not the current time is before the end of the period when the automatic continuous strike start is possible, based on checking the time value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display. When it is determined at SA6 that the timing is before the end of the period when the automatic repeated hitting is possible, the automatic press is performed to determine (confirm) whether or not the long press operation currently being executed satisfies the automatic continuous hit execution condition. A continuous hitting determination flag is set (SA7), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA6 that it is not the timing before the end of the automatic continuous hit start possible period, the processing is ended without setting the automatic continuous hit determination flag.

  If it is determined in SA5 that the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is set, it is determined whether or not the current timing is after the end of the automatic continuous hit start possible period shown in FIG. 21 (SA8). In SA8, it is determined whether or not the present time is the timing after the end of the automatic continuous hitting possible period based on checking the time value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display. If it is determined in SA8 that the timing is after the end of the automatic continuous hitting startable period, the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is reset (SA9), and the process ends. As a result, when the determination whether or not the long press operation satisfies the execution condition of the automatic continuous hit exceeds the end timing of the automatic continuous hit start possible period, the automatic continuous hit is not executed even if the long press operation is performed. In other words, when the timing at which the long press operation period is 1 second or longer is the end timing of the automatic continuous hitting startable period, the automatic continuous hitting is not executed even if the long press operation is performed.

  In addition, when the long press operation is performed to determine whether or not the long press operation satisfies the automatic continuous hit execution condition, the automatic continuous hit execution condition is satisfied. Automatic repetitive strikes may be executed. In other words, even when the timing when the long press operation period is 1 second or longer is the end timing of the automatic continuous hit start period, the automatic continuous stroke is executed when the long press operation is performed for 1 second or longer. Also good.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA8 that it is not the timing after the end of the period in which automatic continuous hitting is possible, it is determined whether or not the automatic continuous hitting condition that a long press operation for one second or longer is satisfied (SA10). . Whether or not the automatic continuous hitting condition is satisfied in SA10 is determined by, for example, measuring the time during which the operation detection signal is input from the push sensor 35B in a predetermined routine of the timer interrupt process in the effect control CPU 120, and the measured time Is determined based on whether or not the conditions for executing the automatic continuous hitting are satisfied.

  If it is determined in SA10 that the automatic continuous hit execution condition is not satisfied, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA10 that the automatic continuous hit execution condition is satisfied, the automatic continuous hit determination flag is reset (SA11). Then, the automatic repeated action effect mode setting in which the action effect is set as shown in FIG. 22 is selected, and the effect in the automatic continuous hit mode by the automatic repeated action effect mode setting is started (SA12), and the process is ended. . As a result, an auto-striking effect in which a certain action effect is performed is executed. In SA12, when the effect in the automatic continuous hit mode is started, a flag indicating that the effect in the automatic continuous hit mode is being executed is set.

  As shown in SA6 to SA12, in the repeated hitting effect process, when the timing when the long press operation period is 1 second or longer is the timing within the automatic continuous hit start possible period, the long press operation is regarded as a continuous hit operation, Auto-strike is executed.

  In the repeated hitting effect process, as shown in SA6, SA7, SA10 to SA12, when the timing when the long press operation period is 1 second or more is the timing within the automatic continuous hit start possible period, the long press operation is a continuous hit operation. Since it is regarded and automatic continuous hitting is executed, for example, even if the long press operation is started during the continuous hitting operation effective period before the start of the automatic continuous hitting startable period, the long press operation period becomes 1 second or longer. At that time, the effect of auto-striking is executed. That is, when the determination whether or not the long press operation satisfies the execution condition of the automatic continuous hitting straddles before and after the start timing of the automatic continuous hit start possible period, the automatic continuous hit can be executed according to the long press operation. In addition, when the determination whether or not the long press operation satisfies the execution condition of the automatic continuous hitting straddles before and after the start timing of the automatic continuous hit startable period, the automatic continuous hit may not be executed in response to the long press operation. Good.

  When it is determined in SA2 that the automatic continuous hit mode effect is being performed and the process proceeds to SA18, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is being pressed long (SA18). The determination at SA18 is performed in the same manner as the determination at SA4. When it is determined by SA18 that the long press operation is being performed, the effect in the automatic continuous hitting mode set by SA12 and being executed is executed (continuation of execution) (SA19), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined by SA18 that the long press operation is not being performed, the effect in the currently running auto-strike mode is terminated (SA20), and the process is terminated. When the effect in the automatic continuous hitting mode is ended by SA20, the flag indicating the automatic continuous hitting mode is reset.

  If it is determined in SA4 that the long press operation has not been performed and the process proceeds to SA13, it is determined whether or not the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is set (SA13). When the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is set in SA13, the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is reset in response to the fact that the long press operation has not been performed (SA14), and the process proceeds to SA15. As a result, when a single press operation (operation for a short period of time different from a long press) is performed while a long press operation is being determined for automatic continuous hits at a timing of less than 1 second, the determination of automatic continuous hits is completed. However, auto-strike is not executed. On the other hand, when the auto-hit determination flag is not set in SA13, the process proceeds to SA15 as it is.

  In SA15, it is determined whether or not the present time is during the self-attack low action setting period shown in FIG. 21 (SA15). In SA15, it is determined whether or not the present time is during the self-attack low action setting period based on checking the time value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display.

  When it is determined in SA15 that it is during the self-attack low action effect setting period, the self-attack low action effect aspect setting in which the low action effect is set as shown in FIG. An effect corresponding to one stroke in the self-strike mode by setting is executed (SA16), and the process ends. Thereby, the self-attack effect where the low effect effect is performed is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA15 that it is not during the self-struck continuous low action setting period, that is, during the self-struck continuous high action setting period, the high-action effect as shown in FIG. 22 is set. An effect mode setting is selected, an effect corresponding to one stroke in the self-strike mode is set (SA17), and the process ends. As a result, a self-strike effect in which a high-effect effect is performed is executed.

  In the repeated hit effect processing described above, as shown in SA6Y, SA10 to SA12, a continuous hit operation is performed based on a long press operation for a specific period of the push button 31B until a predetermined period such as an automatic continuous hit start possible period elapses. As shown in SA6N, even if the long press operation of the push button 31B is started during the automatic continuous hit start impossible period after the automatic continuous hit start possible period has elapsed, it is not considered that the continuous hit operation has been executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the fun of the presentation by regarding whether or not the consecutive hit operation is performed based on whether or not the predetermined period elapses in the continuous hit operation effective period, or not. Can improve the interest of the game.

[Modified example of specific strike effect]
Next, a modified example of the specific continuous hit effect will be described.

  (1) Although the example in which the determination of the automatic repeated hitting is started by SA6 and SA7 is shown in the repeated hitting effect process in FIG. 23 regardless of the remaining period of the automatic continuous hittable startable period, the present invention is not limited to this, The remaining period of time is confirmed, and when the confirmed remaining time is less than the operation time which is the execution condition of the automatic repeated hitting, the automatic repeated hitting may not be performed without determining the automatic repeated hitting.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 22, an example in which the automatic repeated hitting is set to a certain action effect mode is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the automatic repeated hitting, the low action setting period and the high action setting period are set according to the elapsed time from the start of the effect as in the action effect mode of the self-strike hitting shown in FIG. You may do it.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 22, an example in which the low action setting period and the high action setting period are set according to the elapsed time from the start of the production has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the self-strike may be performed in a certain action effect mode.

  (4) The effect of notifying that it is the automatic continuous hit startable period shown in FIG. 20 may not be executed. Further, the effect of notifying that it is a period in which continuous hitting cannot be performed shown in FIG. 20 may not be executed.

  (5) As the specific consecutive hit effect, various effects other than the battle effect as shown in FIG. 20 (for example, depending on the consecutive hits, the expectation level for the big hit is numerically expressed as “0%” to “less than 100%” or “ It may be executed as an effect that is changed to “100%”.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 21, an example in which the automatic continuous hitting effect startable period ends when the timing set in the middle of the continuous hitting operation effective period has elapsed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the automatic continuous hitting effect startable period may be set to end when the timing close to the start timing in the continuous hitting operation effective period elapses. It may be set to end sometimes.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 21, the timing at which the self-striking low action effect setting period and the self-striking high action effect setting period are switched ends when the timing set in the middle of the continuous hitting operation effective period elapses. An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the self-strike hitting low effect effect setting period and the self-strike hitting high effect effect setting period are switched is set to end when the timing close to the start time in the repetitive hitting operation effective period elapses. Alternatively, it may be set to end when the timing close to the end time in the continuous hitting operation effective period elapses.

  (8) As an operation which is an execution condition for automatic continuous hitting, the long pressing operation of the operating means has been described as an example. However, any operation may be used as long as it is a predetermined operation other than the self-running hitting operation. For example, as an operation that is an execution condition for automatic continuous hitting, an operation condition other than an operation means capable of continuous hitting operation (lever switch, jog dial, rotary switch, touch panel, etc.) may be set as an automatic continuous hit execution condition. .

  (9) In FIG. 20 and the like, as the specific effect according to the continuous hit operation, the effect effect that the execution of the continuous hit operation affects the life level display in the life display area 99 has been described as an example. Specific effects include an action effect in which the color of a specific effect changes in response to repeated hits, an action in which a specific object image is destroyed and the degree of destruction changes in response to repeated hits, and the number of sets of specific characters in response to repeated hits. Other effects such as a changing effect and an effect that changes a specific first character image to a second character image in response to repeated hits may be performed.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described specific hit effect will be described.
(1) As shown in SA6Y, SA10 to SA12, until a predetermined period such as a period in which automatic continuous striking can be started, it is considered that the continuous striking operation is performed based on a long-pressing operation for a specific period of the push button 31B. As shown in FIG. 5, even if the long press operation of the push button 31B is started in the automatic continuous hit start impossible period after the automatic continuous hit start possible period has elapsed, it is not considered that the continuous hit operation has been executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the fun of the presentation by regarding whether or not the consecutive hit operation is performed based on whether or not the predetermined period elapses in the continuous hit operation effective period, or not. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 22, since the degree of action effect is different between the self-strike and auto-attack, the variation of the repeat operation effect is abundant and the fun of the play increases. Can improve the interest of

  (3) As shown in FIG. 22, depending on the remaining period of the continuous hitting operation effective period, the action aspect of the action effect can be further improved, and the interest of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 22, the scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the continuous hit operation effective period decreases, so that it is possible to ensure the fun of the continuous hit operation effect even if the remaining period is small. Therefore, the interest of the production can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) At the time of execution of automatic repeated hitting, when the degree of action of the action effect is constant, and when the degree of action of the action effect is different between the self-attack low action setting period and the self-attack high action setting period, In comparison, since the production patterns are different, the variation of the continuous hitting operation production is enriched, and the fun of the production can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Examples of combinations of specific and direct effects with other effects]
Next, an example of a combination of a specific consecutive hit effect and other effects as the various effects described above will be described. For example, the specific consecutive hit effect may be used as an operation-corresponding effect when the effect using the automatic repeated hit described with reference to FIGS.

  In this way, the specific consecutive strike effect and the other effects described above can be combined, and an effect that is more interesting can be performed based on the combination. Such a combination of effects is merely an example, and the specific consecutive hit effect and the other effects described above can be combined in other combinations.

[Example of relationship between operation of first to fourth operation modes and predetermined operation and continuous operation]
The operation of the first operation mode and the operation of the second operation mode by the first operation unit such as the stick controller 31A described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 18, and the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B. Of the operation in the third operation mode and the operation in the fourth operation mode by the second operation unit, the operation in the second operation mode and the operation in the fourth operation mode are the same long presses as the predetermined operation in the specific striking effect It is an operation. On the other hand, the operation in the first operation mode and the operation in the third operation mode are the same continuous operation as the continuous operation in the specific continuous performance. Therefore, the predetermined action in the specific consecutive hit effect may be described as an operation in the second operation mode or an operation in the fourth operation mode, and the continuous action in the specific hit effect is an operation in the first operation mode or the third operation mode. It may be written as operation. Conversely, the operation in the second operation mode and the operation in the fourth operation mode can be expressed as a predetermined operation, and the operation in the first operation mode and the operation in the third operation mode are expressed as a continuous operation. Can do. In addition, since the player's operation is included in the player's operation, the operation of the first operation mode of the first operation unit is the operation of the first operation mode, and the operation of the second operation mode of the first operation unit is the second operation. The operation of the operation mode is described by replacing the operation of the third operation mode of the second operation unit with the operation of the third operation mode, and the operation of the fourth operation mode of the second operation unit with the operation of the fourth operation mode. May be.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which applied stick controller 31A, push button 31B, and volume adjustment button 42A, 42B as a some operation part was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Other than these An operation unit (for example, a jog dial operation unit, a cross key operation unit, a lever operation unit, etc.) may be applied. The stick controller 31A is tilted forward, backward, left and right, the push button 31B is pressed downward, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operation parts that are pressed backward. The direction may be arbitrary, and may be an operation such as pulling or turning other than tilting and pressing.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are exemplified by the form in which only the stick controller 31A does not have the automatic continuous hitting function. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B may be an operation unit that does not have an automatic continuous hitting function.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the stick controller 31A, which is one of the three operation units of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, is an operation unit that does not have the automatic continuous hitting function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and has at least two or more operation units, and the first operation unit is operated in the first operation mode or the second operation mode is different from the first operation mode. When there is an operation in the operation mode, a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed. When there is an operation in the third operation mode in the second operation unit, the operation corresponding to the third operation mode is performed. While the corresponding operation process is executed, when there is an operation in the fourth operation mode that is different from the third operation mode, the non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode is executed. As long as it, the first operation unit and second operation unit the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment button 42A, may be any of 42B.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st operation mode and the 3rd operation mode are the same operation modes (for example, continuous operation), and the 2nd operation mode and the 4th operation mode are the same operation modes (for example, long Push operation). In addition, the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, long press operation), and the second operation mode and the third operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, continuous hit operation). May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the stick controller 31A is exemplified as a mode in which the automatic continuous hitting function is always disabled regardless of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming In the case where the machine 1 has only the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, the automatic repeat function of the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is switched between the valid and invalid, and at least both However, it is only necessary to prevent the automatic continuous hitting function from being enabled.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which applied the single hit operation, the continuous hit operation, and the long press operation was illustrated as an example of an operation mode, this invention is not limited to this, Operation modes other than the above (for example, You may apply twice pushing, turning operation, etc.).

  In the above-described embodiment, in the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effective, the effect control CPU 120 performs an operation process corresponding to the operation based on the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. Although the form which changes the image displayed on the effect display apparatus 5 was illustrated as an effect to perform, this invention is not limited to this, For example, in addition to the above, for example, a sound effect etc. from the speakers 8L and 8R. It includes effects such as outputting, operating a movable body (not shown) that is operably provided, and causing a light emitting diode (LED) to emit light. Further, the operation processing according to the operation control CPU 120 in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B includes processes other than the above-described effects such as adjustment processing of volume, light amount, emission color, and the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed by performing a long press operation different from the continuous hitting operation at the time of executing the continuous hitting effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, The auto-spanning effect may be executed by performing an operation other than the long press operation (for example, a predetermined number of single-stroke operations) at the time of executing the continuous hitting effect. In addition, the auto long press effect may be executed by performing an operation other than the long press operation (for example, a predetermined number of single-stroke operations) at the time of executing the long press effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the operation mode necessary for executing the automatic repeated hitting effect is set as the long press operation is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the automatic repeated hitting effect is provided. An operation mode necessary for executing the game may be set by either a player or a salesperson such as a game shop clerk. When the player can set the operation, the operation according to the preference can be realized. On the other hand, when the salesperson such as a game shop clerk can set the operation, the operation mode is adjusted in consideration of the usage frequency of the automatic continuous hitting function. In this way, asset value can be maintained.

  Furthermore, the player may be able to set according to specific conditions (for example, the game time, the number of times of variable display, the number of jackpots, the mobile link, etc.). Since the automatic continuous hitting function to be reduced becomes effective when a specific condition is satisfied, the game can be promoted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation unit equipped with the automatic continuous hitting function is determined in advance to the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player or game Any one of the salespersons such as shop assistants may be set.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the execution period of the automatic continuous striking effect is within the preset operation effective period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a player plays a game. In an effect executed in this way, when a value greater than a predetermined value (for example, an effect point or the like) is acquired, an execution period or the number of executable times of an automatic repeated hit effect may be given. In this way, as the game time increases, the period and the number of times that the player can use the automatic continuous hitting function increase, so that the game can be promoted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 4A 1st special symbol display, 4B 2nd special symbol display, 5 production display device, 11 main board, 12 production control board, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 42A, 42B volume adjustment button, 100 microcomputer for game control, 120 CPU for effect control, 200A, 200B display unit, 35B push sensor, 99 life display area.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A plurality of operation units that can be operated by the player;
An operation process execution means capable of executing an operation process corresponding to the operation of the operation unit;
With
The operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit,
The operation processing execution means includes
When there is an operation in the first operation mode or an operation in the second operation mode that is different from the first operation mode in the first operation unit, a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed.
When there is an operation in the third operation mode in the second operation unit, a corresponding operation process corresponding to the third operation mode is executed, while a fourth operation mode is different from the third operation mode. When there is an operation, an unsupported operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode is executed,
A detecting means capable of detecting a motion including a player's operation;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect in response to execution of a continuous operation in which the player performs a plurality of actions during the detection valid period by the detection means;
The specific effect executing means is
Based on a predetermined motion that is different from the continuous motion by the player, the specific performance can be performed assuming that the continuous motion has been performed,
In the detection valid period, it is considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the predetermined operation until the predetermined period elapses, and the continuous operation is executed even if the predetermined operation is started after the predetermined period elapses. A gaming machine that is not considered.

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