JP2018047366A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving motivation for games by a player through enhancement of amusement.SOLUTION: In a game machine comprising: an operation button capable of being operated by a player; a main control device for performing a main control of games; and a sound lamp control device for performing a long-press operation presentation which reflects an operation to the operation button during an operation valid period set in advance on the presentation, on the basis of a control signal outputted from the main control device, if during the operation valid period, an operation valid notification is displayed (S1808). However, even if within the operation valid period, if the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to a prescribed time set in advance or shorter, and when the operation button is not being operated, the operation valid notification is made non-display (S1814).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

  Generally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, a player participation type effect configuration that reflects the operation of the operation button by the player in the effect may be employed (for example, see Patent Document 1). For example, the player-participation-type effect includes a long-press operation effect that reflects the long-press operation of the operation button within the preset operation valid period in the effect.

JP2013-165988A

  By the way, as a gaming machine, it is important to improve the motivation of the game by the player by improving the interest by devising the contents and operation methods.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest and improve the motivation of the game by the player.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Operation means operable by the player;
Main control means for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing a long press operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in an effect in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
Operation effective notification means for displaying an operation effective notification when it is the operation effective period;
With
The operation effective notification means is configured to hide the operation effective notification when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. It is configured.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of a gaming machine by improving the interest of the game machine.

The perspective view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The expanded view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The expanded view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the operation example of the main control apparatus of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the figure which shows an example of the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, and the deviation fluctuation table which are used in the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start winning process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the operation detection process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process performed with the audio | voice lamp control apparatus of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command determination process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation classification table used with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and an effect classification table. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the single operation presentation effect process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation effect process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect process performed with the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the effect displayed on the symbol display part of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. The timing chart for demonstrating an example of the execution result of a long press operation effect process. The flowchart which shows the other example of a long press operation effect process. The timing chart for demonstrating the other example of the execution result of a long press operation effect process. The flowchart which shows the other example of a long press operation effect process. The flowchart which shows the other example of a long press operation effect process. The flowchart which shows the other example of a long press operation effect process. The flowchart which shows the other example of a long press operation effect process. The flowchart which shows the other example of a long press operation effect process.

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

[First Embodiment]
First, a pachinko machine 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko machine 10]
1 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are development views of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 15 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. Hereinafter, the front-rear, left-right, and upper-lower expressions used in the present embodiment are defined by the front-rear direction D1, the up-down direction D2, and the left-right direction D3 shown in FIGS.

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

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

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

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

  The operation button 22 is an example of an operation means that can be operated by the player, and is a push button that accepts a player's pressing operation. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) that switches an input signal to the sound lamp control device 5 described later depending on whether or not the operation button 22 is pressed. As a result, the sound lamp control device 5 can determine the operation state of the operation button 22 (with and without operation). The operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various effect processes (see FIGS. 16 to 18) described later. The operation buttons 22 can also be used for various selection operations such as stage selection, BGM selection, or character selection related to the game of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  Further, instead of the operation button 22, a touch panel that displays a touch key and receives an operation by the player of the touch key may be provided as an operation unit. Further, instead of the operation buttons 22, it is conceivable that a panel 25 and a touch sensor for detecting a player's touch operation on the panel 25 are provided as operation means. In these cases, the player's operation on the touch panel or the panel 25 is reflected in the effect in various effect processes (see FIGS. 16 to 18) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10, when the entrance of the game ball into the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315 is detected by the entrance sensor 314a or the entrance sensor 315a, the main control unit 331 performs a lottery lottery. . And the main control unit 331 controls the display of the main display part 37 according to a lottery result. The lottery result by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub control unit 332, and the sub control unit 332 controls the display of the variable display unit 34 according to the lottery result.

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

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

  For example, the symbol variation display performed in the symbol display unit 341 is performed by sequentially scrolling the main symbols having the numbers “1” to “9” in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. It should be noted that sub-symbols indicating other characters or symbols may be displayed between the main symbols. In addition, in the symbol display unit 341, the number of reserved symbols corresponding to the number of reserved balls N that are not displayed when the game ball enters the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 and is held, A predetermined maximum number (for example, 4) is displayed as an upper limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Main control unit 331]
The main control unit 331 includes a main control device 4 (an example of main control means) that executes main control of games in the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 4 is equipped with an MPU 41, an input / output I / F 42, and the like. The MPU 41 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 41 includes a ROM 411 and a RAM 412.

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

  Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands such as a variation pattern command, a held ball number command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command to the sound lamp control device 5. The variation pattern command is a command that indicates the result of the big hit lottery and the variation display time, and is information stored in a later-described hold storage area 412b when the variation display by the symbol display unit 341 and the main display unit 37 is started. And is output to the sound lamp control device 5. The reserved ball number command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 in order to notify the reserved ball number N when a change occurs in the held ball number N stored in a later-described hold storage area 412b. The jackpot start command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 when shifting to the jackpot state. The jackpot end command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 when the jackpot state ends.

  The main controller 4 is also equipped with an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillation circuit outputs a clock signal having a predetermined frequency, and the frequency dividing circuit changes the frequency of the clock signal output from the oscillation circuit and inputs it to the MPU 41. Specifically, the execution cycle of a later-described timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) executed by the MPU 41 is determined by a clock signal output from the frequency divider circuit.

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

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

  Here, an electrical configuration for the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 of the pachinko machine 10 to perform a big hit lottery or the like will be described with reference to FIG. The MPU 41 uses the various counter information stored in the RAM 412 at the time of the game to execute the big hit lottery and the setting of the variable display time. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 412.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 412 has storage areas corresponding to the lottery counter 412a, the reserved storage area 412b, and the electric utility reserved area 412c.

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

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

  The holding storage area 412b includes a holding area RE including a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, and an execution area AE. Then, when a winning to the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 occurs, information corresponding to the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the RAM 412 is held information. And stored in one of the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4 of the reserved area RE. The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. At the start of the game, a big win lottery or the like is performed based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

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

  Two types of random probability values for winning a jackpot are set in a low probability mode (normal mode) and a high probability mode (probability variation mode) according to the success / failure table stored in the success / failure table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, the number of random numbers that win the jackpot in the low probability mode is 2 (373, 727), and the number of random numbers that win the jackpot in the high probability mode is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317). 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733). Note that if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is other than the random number value for winning the jackpot, the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 4, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315. As random number values for the big hit type counter C2, two types of hit types, ie, probable big hit and normal big hit, are set by the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, the number of random numbers that are probable big hits is three (1, 2, 3), and the number of random numbers that usually become big hits is two (0, 4).

  Then, when the MPU 41 determines the variation mode by the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341, the lottery result is based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. ”,“ Ordinary jackpot ”, or“ off ”.

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

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the reach random number counter C3 selects the variable display stop type displayed on the symbol display unit 341 when the result of the big hit lottery is out of place. The stop type at the time of detachment is “rearward / rearward reach” (for example, a range of 0 to 8) in which the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol after the reach has occurred. Three stoppages (“reach other than front / rear out”) (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) where the final stop symbol is stopped before or after the reach symbol, and “complete out” (for example, in the range of 39 to 238) where no reach occurs (for example, in the range of 39 to 238). Production) pattern. The reach random number counter C3 is included in a held ball number command to be described later and transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5. The voice lamp control device 5 displays the fluctuation display on the symbol display unit 341 at the time of release based on the reach random number counter C3. To control.

  For example, the electric accessory release counter C4 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination reservation area 412c in the RAM 412 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 315b is opened according to the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 stored in the electric utility reservation area 412c.

  The variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one in the range of 0 to 198, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS1 determines a rough fluctuation type such as so-called normal reach, special reach, and super reach. The variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  Then, the MPU 41 determines a variation pattern indicating the variation display time based on the variation type counter CS1 and a preset variation table when the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341 determine the variation mode. Specifically, the MPU 41 specifies the type of the variation pattern while referring to a normal jackpot variation table, a probability variation jackpot variation table, or an outlier variation table stored in advance in the ROM 411. Note that these variation tables are individually provided for each of the low probability mode and the high probability mode.

  FIG. 7A, FIG. 7B, and FIG. 7C are diagrams showing examples of a normal jackpot variation table, a probability variation jackpot variation table, and an outlier variation table. As shown in FIG. 7, in the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, and the outlier variation table, variation patterns are associated in advance according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. When the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 is a normal jackpot fluctuation table, when the lottery result is “probable variation jackpot”, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, and when the lottery result is “out”, the deviation fluctuation table. , Respectively, to identify the type of variation pattern.

  More specifically, in the normal jackpot variation table and the probability variation jackpot variation table, one of the variation patterns “01” to “03” is selected according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. Here, when the variation pattern “01” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes variation display in a normal reach manner in which the variation display time is 30 s. When the variation pattern “02” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 displays the variation in a special reach mode in which the variation display time is 45 s and the operation of the operation button 22 by the player can be reflected in the effect contents. Is executed. Further, when the variation pattern “03” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 performs the variation display in a super reach manner in which the variation display time is 60 s. Note that the types of variation patterns are not limited to these, and premium reach, for example, is an example of variation patterns.

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

  Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10, as the special reach corresponding to the variation pattern “02”, a plurality of types of special reach having different characters, stories, operation methods, and the like are prepared, and any of the special reach selected from them is prepared. Outreach is executed. Specifically, for special reach, a single operation effect that requires a single operation of the operation button 22, a continuous operation effect that requires a continuous operation of the operation button 22, and a long press operation of the operation button 22 are required. Includes push operation effects. These various effects will be described later.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10, as the super reach corresponding to the variation pattern “03”, a plurality of types of super reach having different characters and stories are prepared, and any one of the special reach selected from these is executed. Is done. Super reach is a reach that has a longer variation time than normal reach and special reach, and includes, for example, reach that develops from normal reach, and reach that involves operation of operation buttons 22 similar to special reach.

  On the other hand, in the deviation fluctuation table, the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern according to the stop type at the time of deviation determined by the value of the reach random number counter C3 (front / rear deviation reach, reach other than front / rear deviation, complete deviation). Is stipulated. More specifically, when the stop type at the time of departure is reach back and forth reach or reach other than back and forth, any of the variation patterns “01” to “03” is selected according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. . On the other hand, when the stop type at the time of departure is completely out of the range, either the variation pattern “04” or “05” is selected according to the value of the variation type counter CS1.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the variation display is executed in the form of a deviating pattern in which the variation display is deviated without a notice effect or the like and the stop pattern corresponding to the variation pattern “04” is stopped without a notice effect. In addition, as the stop type at the time of departure corresponding to the variation pattern “05”, the variation display is executed in a manner of a deviating pattern in which the variation display comes off with a notice effect or the like and stops at the symbol.

  When the MPU 41 specifies the variation pattern indicating the variation display time by the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341, the MPU 41 inputs the variation pattern and the variation pattern command indicating the lottery result to the sound lamp control device 5. Specifically, when the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the MPU 41 outputs one of the variation patterns “A01” to “A03” with “A” added before the variation pattern. In the case of “big hit”, one of the variation patterns “B01” to “B03” with “B” added before the variation pattern is output. If the lottery result is “out”, one of the variation patterns “C01” to “C05” with “C” added before the variation pattern is output. Thereby, the voice lamp control device 5 can determine the lottery result and the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation pattern command, and is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 based on the lottery result and the fluctuation display time. The details of the variation mode such as the variation type and the production type are determined. Then, the sound lamp control device 5 causes the symbol display unit 341 to perform the variable display based on the details of the determined variation mode, reproduces the sound from the speaker 26 in accordance with the variable display, and turns on the illumination unit 27. Blink.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 41 of the main controller 4 performs only a simple process for determining only the variation pattern (variation display time) based on the variation type counter CS1 and the variation table for the variation display in the symbol display unit 341. Will be executed. Therefore, even in the pachinko machine 10 in which the MPU 41 is constituted by an 8-bit microcomputer, the big hit lottery can be executed stably. In addition, since the details of the variation mode actually displayed on the symbol display unit 341 are determined by the sound lamp control device 5, it is possible to selectively execute various variation modes as the variation mode.

[Sub-control unit 332]
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control unit 332 includes an audio lamp control device 5 and a display control device 6.

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

  The ROM 511 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 51.

  The sound lamp control device 5 executes processing according to the control program stored in the ROM 511 by the MPU 51, so that the display control device 6 is based on various commands (control signals) input from the main control device 4. A control signal is input to control the display of the symbol display unit 341. More specifically, the MPU 51 executes a single operation effect, a continuous hit operation effect, a long press operation effect and the like that reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the operation effective period set in advance. Here, the MPU 51 is an example of an effect execution means.

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

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

  The MPU 51 executes predetermined arithmetic processing based on various commands such as a variation pattern command, a holding ball number command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command that are input from the sound lamp control device 5.

  Specifically, when a variation pattern command is input, the MPU 51 determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, transmits a display variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern to the display control device 6, and performs symbol variation. The variable display on the display unit 341 is started. Thereafter, the MPU 51 transmits a variation stop command to the display control device 6 to stop the variation display in the symbol variation display unit 341 at the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command The stop symbol corresponding to is displayed. At this time, in the symbol variation display unit 341, when the variation pattern command indicates a deviation, a symbol combination corresponding to the deviation is displayed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern command indicates a normal jackpot, the symbol combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is displayed, and when the variation pattern command indicates the probability variation jackpot, the symbol combination corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is displayed.

  Further, the MPU 51 can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect displayed on the symbol variation display unit 341. Specifically, the MPU 51 uses various storage areas, flags, counters, and the like provided in the ROM 511 and the RAM 512 in order to execute display control of the symbol display unit 341.

  The ROM 511 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The ROM 511 stores various table information such as a single shot table 511a, a continuous hitting table 511b, a long press table 511c, a variation type table 511d, and an effect type table 511e. The table information is used to specify the details of the effect contents in the variation display when the variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is started based on the variation pattern command input from the main control device 4.

  The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area for various processes executed by the MPU 51. In the RAM 512, a first detection flag 512a, a second detection flag 512b, a third detection flag 512c, a first pattern flag 512d, a second pattern flag 512e, a third pattern flag 512f, a single effect flag 512g, a continuous hit effect flag 512h, A long press effect flag 512i, a continuous hit counter 512k, a long press counter 512m, a reception start flag 512n, an effect type counter 512p, and the like are stored. These various flags and counters are used in various operation effect processes (see FIGS. 16 to 18) described later that involve operation of the operation button 22.

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

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

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

  In addition to various control programs, the ROM 611 stores a variable symbol displayed on the symbol display unit 341, a reach effect image, a jackpot effect image, a notice character image, and the like. Each image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 includes a still image or a moving image. The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 61.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41. The MPU 41 activates and executes the timer interrupt process every 2 msec, for example.

<Step S701>
First, in step S701, a sensor detection process for determining detection states of various sensors or switches connected to the main control device 4 is executed. For example, the detection states of the entrance sensors 313a to 317a, the magnetic sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, and the like are determined. At this time, if a game ball has entered any one of the ball sensors 313a to 317a, the information is stored in the RAM 412 as winning detection information.

<Step S702>
In step S702, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S703>
Subsequently, in step S703, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when these counter values reach the maximum value, Clear to 0.

<Steps S704 to S705>
Thereafter, in step S704, a start winning process (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, associated with winning in the upper working port 314 or the lower working port 315 is executed. In step S705, after executing the firing control process, the timer interrupt is performed. End the process.

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

[Start-up winning process of main controller 4]
Here, the start winning process executed by the MPU 41 in step S704 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S801>
First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in one of the upper operation port 314 and the lower operation port 315. If it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working port 314 or the lower working port 315 (S801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S802, and the game ball wins the upper working port 314 or the lower working port 315. If it is determined that it is not (S801: No), the start winning process is terminated.

<Steps S802 to S803>
In step S802, it is determined whether or not the number N of retained balls stored in the number-of-holds storage area NA of the RAM 412 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Here, if the number of reserved balls N is less than the upper limit (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S803, and 1 is added to the number of reserved balls N. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls N is equal to or greater than the upper limit (S802: No), the start winning process is terminated.

<Step S804>
In step S804, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S703 (see FIG. 8) are used as the first area among the free reserved areas in the reserved storage area 412b in the RAM 412. And the start winning process is terminated.

[Main processing of main controller 4]
Next, the main process executed by the MPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main process, the main control process of the game is executed. In the main process, the processes in steps S901 to S906 are executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update process in steps S908 and S909 is executed with the remaining time.

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, external output processing for transmitting output data such as commands set in the timer interrupt processing or the previous main processing to each control device on the sub side is executed. Specifically, the presence / absence of the winning detection information in the RAM 412 is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 7.

<Step S902>
Next, in step S902, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S903>
Thereafter, in step S903, a prize ball command to be output to the payout control device 7 is set. Specifically, based on the winning detection information stored in the RAM 412, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred at the general winning opening 313 or the like. If a winning has occurred, a winning ball command indicating the number of winning balls to be paid out is set according to the winning.

<Step S904>
In step S904, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game times control process, the aforementioned jackpot lottery is executed, and a variation pattern command necessary for symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5. At this time, the MPU 41 determines the variation display time and the lottery result based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS1 updated in step S703 (see FIG. 8). Is set, and the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5.

<Step S905>
Next, in step S905, a game state transition process for shifting the game state based on the result of the big hit lottery in step S904 is executed. In the gaming state transition process, the gaming state is shifted to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a low probability mode, a high frequency support mode, or the like. For example, in the opening / closing execution mode, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 elapses after the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is opened, or a predetermined number of game balls win the variable winning opening 316. When one of the above conditions is satisfied, the opening / closing process of one round for closing the opening / closing door 316b of the variable prize opening 316 is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of rounds.

<Step S906>
Subsequently, in step S906, display control processing of the 7-segment display of the main display unit 37 is executed. In the display control process, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 317, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is acquired at the timing of passing, and one of the seven segment displays in the main display unit 37 Symbol variation display is performed. Then, when a symbol lottery is performed based on the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 and the symbol hit state, the electric accessory 315b attached to the lower working port 315 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the other 7-segment display in the main display unit 37, the change display is executed only during the change display time corresponding to the change pattern command, and the change display stops at the symbol indicating the lottery result.

<Step S907>
In step S907, it is determined whether or not the next main process execution timing has arrived, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process. If it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has arrived (S907: Yes), the process proceeds to step S901, and the above-described processes after S901 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the next main process execution timing has not arrived (S907: No), the next main process execution timing is reached, that is, until the next main process execution timing is reached. During the remaining time, step S908 and step S909 are repeatedly executed.

<Step S908>
In step S908, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S909>
In step S909, the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, after updating the variation type counter CS1, the process returns to step S907.

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing of voice lamp control device 5]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51. The MPU 51 executes the timer interrupt process as a periodic process with a period of 1 msec.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the timer interrupt process, the MPU 51 performs an operation detection process (S1001), a detection pattern determination process (S1002), a counter update process (S1003), a command determination process (S1004), a single operation effect process ( S1005), continuous hitting operation effect processing (S1006), and long press operation effect processing (S1007) are executed.

  In the present embodiment, a single operation effect process, a continuous hit operation effect process, and a long press effect process will be described as examples of the operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation button 22, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, an operation effect in which the same operation effect is repeatedly executed among the single operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long press effect process can be considered, and any one of the single operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long press effect process An operation effect that is executed in combination is also conceivable.

[Operation detection processing: S1001]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation detection process. In the operation detection process, an operation state of the operation button 22 is detected, and a process for sequentially updating the operation history for the past three times is executed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the operation detection process is executed by the MPU 51, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 is operated at a predetermined interval (1 msec interval in the present embodiment).

<Steps S1101 to S1103>
As shown in FIG. 12, in the operation detection process, in step S1101, the value of the second detection flag 512b is shifted (overwritten) to the first detection flag 512a. In step S1102, the value of the third detection flag 512c is shifted (overwritten) to the second detection flag 512b. Thereafter, in step S1103, the operation state of the operation button 22 detected by the operation switch 22a is stored (overwritten) in the third detection flag 512c, and the operation detection process ends.

  As described above, in the operation detection process, the processes of steps S1101 to S1103 are executed, so that the operation state of the operation button 22 is changed to the first detection flag 512a to the third detection as the operation state for the last three 1 msec intervals. It is stored in the flag 512c. Specifically, the most recent operation state is stored in the third detection flag 512c, the previous operation state is stored in the second detection flag 512b, and the previous operation state is stored in the second detection flag 512a. Is done.

[Detection pattern determination processing: S1002]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process. In the detection pattern determination process, the detection pattern generated in the operation history of the operation button 22 is determined based on the stored information of the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the third detection flag 512c.

<Step S1201>
As shown in FIG. 13, in the detection pattern determination process, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the first detection flag 512a indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 three times before is on. If the first detection flag 512a is on (S1201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1202. If the first detection flag 512a is off (S1201: No), the process proceeds to step S1205. .

<Step S1202>
Next, in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before is on. If the second detection flag 512b is on (S1202: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1203. If the second detection flag 512b is off (S1202: No), the process proceeds to step S1208. .

<Step S1203>
In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. If the third detection flag 512c is on (S1203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1204. If the third detection flag 512c is off (S1203: No), the process proceeds to step S1210. .

<Step S1204>
In step S1204, the first pattern flag 512d is turned on, the second pattern flag 512e and the third pattern flag 512f are set off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, the first pattern flag 512d is turned on when “ON”, “ON”, and “ON” operation patterns occur in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The first pattern flag 512d is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation state of the operation button 22 is continued.

<Step S1205>
If it is determined in step S1201 that the first detection flag 512a is not on (S1201: No), in the subsequent step S1202, the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the previous operation button 22 is on. Determine whether or not. If the second detection flag 512b is on (S1205: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1206. If the second detection flag 512b is off (S1205: No), the process proceeds to step S1210. .

<Step S1206>
In step S1206, it is determined whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. If the third detection flag 512c is on (S1206: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1207. If the third detection flag 512c is off (S1206: No), the process proceeds to step S1210. .

<Step S1207>
In step S1207, the second pattern flag 512e is turned on, the first pattern flag 512d and the third pattern flag 512f are set off, and the detection pattern determination process is ended. That is, the second pattern flag 512e is turned on when an operation pattern of “OFF”, “ON”, and “ON” is generated in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The second pattern flag 512e is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state (whether or not the operation button 22 has been started). In this way, if it is determined whether the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state using the second pattern flag 512e, the operation button 22 starts operating due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity. False detection is prevented, and the start of operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1208>
If it is determined in step S1202 that the second detection flag 512a is not on (S1202: No), in the subsequent step S1208, whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. Determine whether. If the third detection flag 512c is on (S1208: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1210. If the second detection flag 512b is off (S1208: No), the process proceeds to step S1209. .

<Step S1209>
In step S1209, the third pattern flag 512f is set on, the first pattern flag 512d and the second pattern flag 512e are set off, and the detection pattern determination process ends. That is, the third pattern flag 512f is turned on when an operation pattern of “ON”, “OFF”, and “OFF” occurs in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The third pattern flag 512f is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has ended). As described above, when it is determined whether the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state using the third pattern flag 512f, the operation start of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity is started. Misdetection is prevented, and the end of the operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1210>
On the other hand, in step S1210, the first pattern flag 512d, the second pattern flag 512e, and the third pattern flag 512f are set to OFF, and the detection pattern determination process ends.

[Counter update processing: S1003]
In the counter update process S1003, the effect type counter 512p is updated. Specifically, the effect type counter 512p is incremented by 1 and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. The effect type counter 512p updated here is used to determine the change type and the effect type based on the change pattern command received from the main control device 4.

[Command determination processing: S1004]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the command determination process. In the command determination process, a command received from the main control device 4 is determined, and a process corresponding to the command is executed.

<Step S1301>
As shown in FIG. 14, in the command determination process, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not a command is received from the main controller 4. If a command has been received (S1301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1302. If a command has not been received (S1301: No), the command determination process is terminated.

<Step S1302>
Next, in step S1302, it is determined whether the received command is a variation pattern command. If the command is not a variation pattern command (S1302: No), the process proceeds to step S1321. If the command is a variation pattern command (S1302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1303. Note that the command received from the main control device 4 is stored in the RAM 512, and is erased when read in step S1301.

<Step S1321>
In step S1321, after executing processing based on other commands received from the main control device 4, the command determination processing is terminated. For example, in step S1321, when a reserved ball number command is input, a held ball number display process is executed in which the number of reserved symbols indicating the reserved ball number N in the symbol display device 341 is changed based on the held ball number command. The In addition, when a jackpot start command is received, a preset jackpot start process corresponding to the jackpot start command is executed. When a jackpot end command is received, a jackpot end command is received. A jackpot end process set in advance is executed.

<Step S1303>
In step S1303, the variation type and the effect type are determined based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 4. Specifically, the MPU 51 identifies the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, the variation type table 511d and the effect type table 511e stored in advance in the ROM 511, and the value of the effect type counter 512p stored in the RAM 512p. To do. The effect type table 511e includes a normal reach effect table corresponding to normal reach, a special reach effect table corresponding to special reach, and a super reach effect table corresponding to super reach.

  FIG. 15A shows an example of the variation type table 511d. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the variation type table 511d, the variation display time and the variation type corresponding to the variation pattern command are defined. For example, the variation display command “A01” having the lottery result “normal jackpot” and the variation pattern “01” is associated with the variation display time “30 s” and the variation type “normal reach”. In addition, the variation display command “B02” having the lottery result “probable big hit” and the variation pattern “02” is associated with the variation display time “45 s” and the variation type “special reach”. The variation pattern command “C03” having “probability big hit” and the variation pattern “03” is associated with the variation display time “90 s” and the variation type “super reach”. Further, the variation display command “C04” having the lottery result “out” and the variation pattern “04” is associated with the variation display time “7 s” and the variation type “no reach”. The fluctuation pattern command “C05”, which is “out” and the fluctuation pattern is “05”, is associated with the fluctuation display time “10 s” and the fluctuation type “no reach”.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram showing an example of a normal reach production table included in the production type table 511e. As shown in FIG. 15B, in the normal reach production table, “production X1” to “production X5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512p. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is normal reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the normal reach effect table. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a case where there are five types of effects corresponding to each variation type will be described as an example, but there may be five or more types of effects.

  On the other hand, FIG. 15C is a diagram illustrating an example of a special reach production table included in the production type table 511e. As shown in FIG. 15B, in the special reach production table, “production Y1” to “production Y5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512p. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is special reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the special reach effect table. For example, effects Y1 and Y2 are effect types accompanied by a single operation effect, effects Y3 and Y4 are effect types accompanied by a continuous hit operation effect, and effect Y5 is an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect.

  FIG. 15D is a diagram showing an example of a super reach production table included in the production type table 511e. As shown in FIG. 15B, in the super reach production table, “production Z1” to “production Z5” are defined as production types corresponding to the value of the production type counter 512p. If the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is super reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the super reach effect table.

  Then, the MPU 51 sets a display variation pattern command indicating a variation type and an effect type determined based on the variation pattern command, the variation type table 511d, the effect type table 511e, and the effect type counter 512p, and stores them in the RAM 512. This display variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 6 in step S1310 described later, and the display control device 6 executes variation display and effect display using the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command.

<Step S1304>
In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a single operation effect. The one-shot operation effect refers to a single operation result image as an effect result in response to one operation of the operation button 22 within a preset operation valid period during execution of the effect display performed on the symbol display unit 341. It is a type of effect that is displayed. If the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type with a single operation effect (S1304: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1305, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type with a single operation effect (S1304). : No), the process proceeds to step S1306.

<Step S1305>
In step S1305, a single operation setting process for executing a single operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. In the single operation setting process, the single operation flag 512g is set to ON, and the single operation result corresponding to the current single operation operation is determined. Specifically, a single operation result corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined in the single table 511a of the ROM 511. In the single operation setting process, a single operation result corresponding to the current single operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the single table 511a stored in the ROM 511.

<Step S1306>
In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by repeated hitting operation effects. The repeated operation effect is an operation button after an effect image is displayed in response to the intermittent operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period set in advance during execution of the effect display performed on the symbol display unit 341. This is an effect of a type in which a continuous hit operation result image is displayed as an effect result when the continuous hit counter 512k indicating the number of operations of 22 reaches the first specified value. Here, when the display variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by repeated hit operation effects (S1306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1307, and when the display variation pattern command is not an effect type accompanied by repeated hit operation effects (S1306). : No), the process proceeds to step S1308.

<Step S1307>
In step S1307, a continuous hitting operation setting process for executing a continuous hitting operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the continuous hitting operation setting process, the continuous hitting effect flag 512h is set to ON, and the first specified value corresponding to the current repeated hitting operation effect is determined. Specifically, the first specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined in the continuous hitting table 511b of the ROM 511. In the continuous hitting operation setting process, the first specified value corresponding to the current continuous hitting operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the continuous hitting table 511b stored in the ROM 511. The first specified value is a value corresponding to the number of times of operation of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the repeated hitting operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the first specified value is “20 times” for establishment of 5/100 and “10 times” for establishment of 10/100 based on the consecutive hit table 511b and a predetermined random number value. , 85/100 is established and “5 times” is determined. On the other hand, if the lottery result is out, the first specified value is “5 times” for 5/100 establishment, “10 times” for 10/100 establishment, and 85/100 establishment based on the continuous hitting table 511b. To “20 times”.

<Step S1308>
In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. The long press operation effect is after a long press effect image is displayed in response to a long press operation of the operation button 22 within a preset operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed in the symbol display unit 341. The long press operation result image is displayed as an effect when the long press counter 512m indicating the operation time of the operation button 22 reaches the second specified value. If the display variation pattern command is an effect type with a long press operation effect (S1308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309, and the display change pattern command is not an effect type with a long press operation effect. (S1308: No), the process proceeds to step S1310. The long press counter 512m is an example of a numerical value used to indicate an operation time during which the operation of the operation button 22 is continued. Even if the operation time of the operation button 22 is managed in units of time (msec). Good.

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, a long press operation setting process for executing a long press operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 512i is set to ON and a second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined. Specifically, in the long press table 511c of the ROM 511, a second specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is determined. Then, in the long press operation setting process, the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the long press table 511c stored in the ROM 511. The The second specified value is a value corresponding to an operation time of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the long press operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the second specified value is “1000” with the establishment of 5/100 and “600” with the establishment of 10/100 based on the long press table 511c and the predetermined random number value. With the establishment of 85/100, “300” is determined. On the other hand, if the lottery result is out, the second specified value is “300” at the establishment of 5/100, “600” at the establishment of 10/100, or the establishment of 85/100 based on the long press table 511c. It is determined to be “1000”.

<Step S1310>
In step S1310, a display variation pattern command for specifying the content of the variation type and the effect type in the symbol display unit 341 is output to the display control device 6, and the command determination process is terminated. The display variation pattern command is information for identifying the variation type and the effect type determined in step S1303, and the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 stores the variation image and the effect image corresponding to each display variation pattern command. Is remembered. Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 executes the variation display and the effect display in the symbol display unit 341 according to the variation type and the effect type corresponding to the display variation pattern command.

  Here, an example of a variation mode displayed on the symbol display unit 341 by the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, here, it is determined in step S1308 that the display variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect (S1308: Yes), and the long press operation setting process is executed in step S1309. A case where a long press operation effect in which a long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect is executed will be described as an example.

  First, after the symbol variation display is started in the symbol display unit 341, the symbols on both sides are stopped, and a normal reach effect as shown in FIG. 19A is displayed. FIG. 19A shows a state in which symbols “7” are aligned on both sides, and only the central symbol is changing.

  After that, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 19B, a long press operation preview image for notifying the player of the operation method and the operation purpose of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 19B, the message “Press and hold the button to save power!” Is displayed, so that the player is notified of the operation method of the operation button 22. By such notification, the player can recognize that the jackpot establishment is higher as the power is accumulated by long pressing the operation button 22.

  In addition, since various images such as the long press operation advance notice image are displayed during the production, the symbol variation display is in the lower right portion of the symbol display unit 341 in a downsized state as shown in FIG. Displayed in some areas. In addition, it is possible that the symbol variation display is not displayed on the symbol display unit 341 during the production.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses after the long press operation preview image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 19C, a long press operation start image for notifying the player of the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is displayed. Is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 19C, the button image F1 and the power gauge F2 are displayed as the long press operation start image together with the message “START!”, Thereby instructing the player to start operating the operation button 22. Will be notified. By such notification, the player can recognize that the timing for pressing the operation button 22 has arrived. The power gauge F2 may be displayed together with the long press operation preview image.

  Then, when the player starts to press and hold the operation button 22, the symbol display unit 341 displays the amount of power displayed on the display of the power gauge, as shown in FIGS. 19D and 19E. The image is updated so as to increase gradually. At this time, the relationship between the operation time of the operation button 22 and the amount of increase in power in the power gauge changes according to the second specified value, and the higher the second specified value, the more the operation time of the operation button 22 becomes. The amount of increase in power in the power gauge with the passage of time decreases, and the lower the second specified value, the larger the amount of power increase in the power gauge with the passage of operation time of the operation button 22. For example, when the current symbol variation is a big hit, the second specified value is when the power is full due to a short operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period, and the current symbol variation is out of the range. Is set so that the power does not reach full when the operation button 22 is operated within the operation effective period.

  Since the power amount of the power gauge increases in this way, the player can expect the power to become full and have a big hit by operating the operation button 22. Increased motivation. In addition, since the power gauge stores power in a sensuous and easy-to-understand manner, it conveys the expectation of the jackpot to the player, so the expectation of the jackpot is high or low even for a player who has little gaming experience with the pachinko machine 10 Can be easily recognized.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (F), when the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 becomes full within the operation effective period, the fluctuation of the central symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. 19 (G). A long press operation result image including the same fluctuating symbols arranged in a row and a message “Big hit!” Is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the operation effective period elapses until the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 becomes full, as shown in FIG. 19 (H), the power amount of the power gauge disappears all at once, as shown in FIG. As shown in I), the variation of the central symbol is stopped, and the long press operation result image including the different variation symbols arranged in a line and the message “sorry!” Is displayed.

[Single operation effect processing: S1005]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for the single operation effect processing. In the single operation effect process, a process for displaying the single operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. Note that the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 has one type of image such as a single operation preview image, a single operation start image, a single operation result image, and a single effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the single operation effect. Alternatively, a plurality of types are stored.

<Step S1601>
As shown in FIG. 16, in step S1601, when the display variation pattern command set based on the variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by a single operation effect, based on the single effect flag 512g that is turned on in step S1305. To determine whether to execute a single operation effect. If the single effect flag 512g is on (S1601: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1602, and if the single effect flag 512g is not on (S1601: No), the single operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1602>
In step S1602, it is determined whether the start timing of the single operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores a start waiting time from the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 to the start of the single operation effect for each type of the single operation effect. In step S1602, it is determined that the start timing of the single operation effect has arrived when the start standby time corresponding to the type of the single operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the start timing of the single operation effect has arrived (S1602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1603, and when the start timing of the single operation effect has not arrived (S1602: No), The single operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1603>
In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The acceptance start flag 512n is a flag indicating whether or not acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, and is turned on in step S1609 and turned off in step S1613, as will be described later. If the reception start flag 512n is on (S1603: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1610. If the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1603: No), the process proceeds to step S1604.

<Steps S1604 to S1605>
In step S1604, it is determined whether or not a single operation preview image for reporting the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of single operation effect has already been displayed on the symbol display unit 341. If the one-shot operation preview image is not displayed (S1604: No), in the subsequent step S1605, a control signal is input to the display control device 6 to thereby correspond to the one-shot operation effect type. An operation preview image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. For example, as the one-shot operation preview image, a message indicating a mission such as “Press the button to align ˜” or “Press the button to get ˜” is displayed. Note that it is also conceivable that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the single operation notification image or together with the single operation notification image. On the other hand, when the single operation advance notice image has already been displayed (S1604: Yes), the process skips step S1605 and proceeds to step S1606.

<Step S1606>
In step S1606, it is determined whether or not the notice duration time preset for each single operation notice image and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the one-shot operation notice image after displaying the one-shot action notice image. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of single operation notice images. Here, when the notice duration time corresponding to the single operation notice image has passed (S1606: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1607, and when the notice duration time has not passed (S1606: No), the single operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, a single operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22.

  For example, a message such as “Start!” Or “Ready Go!” Is displayed as the single operation start image. Note that the single operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the single operation start image, and “Go!” May be displayed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the case where the single operation notice image and the single operation start image are separate images will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it is conceivable that the one-shot operation notice image and the one-shot operation start image are included in one moving image. In addition, instead of the single operation start image, or together with the single operation start image, an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1608>
In step S1608, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, an operation validity notice indicating that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid within the operation validity period is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. The image corresponding to the operation valid notification is stored in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 and is an image or video for prompting the player to operate the operation button 22. The operation valid notification may be a message such as “Press the button” or “PUSH” as long as it can notify the player that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid. However, it is not limited to these. Note that, as the operation valid notification, it is also conceivable that a sound is notified by using the speaker 26 that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid.

<Step S1609>
In step S1609, in order to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22, the acceptance start flag 512n is turned on, and the one-shot operation effect process is ended. Thereby, when the single operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1610 in step S1603. Note that the reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1613 described later.

<Step S1610>
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1603 that acceptance of the operation button 22 has been started, in subsequent step S1610, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 is within the operation valid period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 3 to 5 seconds) preset for each type of the single operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed after the display of the single operation start image. If it is within the operation valid period (S1610: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1611. If it is not within the operation valid period (S1610: No), the process proceeds to step S1614.

<Step S1611>
Next, in step S1611, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state, and operation of the operation button has started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1611: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1612 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1611: No), the one-shot operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1612>
In step S1612, a single operation result image reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6. Specifically, the ROM 611 of the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 stores a plurality of single operation result images corresponding to the types of single operation effects. In step S1612, the single operation result corresponding to the single operation result selected from the plurality of single operation result images corresponding to the single operation effect according to information such as the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command in step S1305. An operation result image is displayed.

  For example, a single operation result image including the characters “success!” And a single operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the single operation effect, and the variation pattern command indicates When the lottery result is “big hit”, the single operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed, and when the lottery result is “off”, the single operation result image including the characters “failure!” Is displayed. It is possible to make it. Further, the single operation result image is not limited to the one indicating whether or not the jackpot has occurred, and may be an image such as a message or a character for suggesting the expected degree of jackpot occurrence.

  In step S1612, the production sound corresponding to the single operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the single operation result image. In this way, in the single operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S <b> 1612, together with the display of the single operation result image, the vibration means is controlled to control the operation button 22. It can be considered that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating.

  In this way, in the single operation effect process, the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the contents of the effect display, and the presence / absence of jackpot and the degree of expectation of the jackpot can be communicated to the player by the effect display. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, it is possible to give the player a feeling that he / she has won the jackpot, and the player's willingness to operate can be improved.

<Step S1613>
Thereafter, in step S1613, the single effect flag 512g and the reception start flag 512n used in the single operation effect process are turned off.

<Step S1614>
If it is determined in step S1610 that it is not within the operation effective period (S1610: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation effective period, the subsequent step S1614 terminates the single operation effect. The one-shot effect end image shown is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it may be possible to make the player recognize the end of the operation valid period by lowering the display brightness of the single operation start image instead of displaying the single effect end image. In step S <b> 1614, the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 is stopped and the effect lighting by the electric decoration unit 27 is ended.

[Consecutive Strike Operation Effect Processing: S1006]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the continuous hitting operation effect process. In the repeated hitting operation effect process, a process for displaying the repeated hitting operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. Note that the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 includes a repeated hitting operation preview image, a repeated hitting operation start image, a repeated hitting operation effect image, a repeated hitting operation result image, and a repeated hitting effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the repeated hitting operation effect. One or more types of images are stored.

<Step S1701>
As shown in FIG. 17, in step S1701, when the display variation pattern command set based on the variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by a repeated operation effect, based on the repeated impact effect flag 512h that is turned on in step S1307. To determine whether or not to execute the repetitive hitting operation effect. Here, if the continuous hit effect flag 512h is on (S1701: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1702, and if the continuous hit effect flag 512h is not on (S1701: No), the continuous hit operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1702>
In step S1702, it is determined whether the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores a continuous hit waiting time from the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341 until the continuous hit operation effect is started for each type of the continuous hit operation effect. In step S1702, it is determined that the start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has arrived when the continuous hit standby time corresponding to the type of the continuous hit operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has arrived (S1702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1703, and when the start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has not arrived (S1702: No), The continuous hit operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1703>
In step S1703, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The acceptance start flag 512n is a flag indicating whether or not acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. As described later, the acceptance start flag 512n is turned on in step S1709 and turned off in step S1716. If the reception start flag 512n is on (S1703: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1710. If the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1704.

<Steps S1704 to S1705>
In step S1704, it is determined whether or not a continuous hitting operation preview image for reporting the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the continuous hitting operation effect has already been displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the continuous hitting operation advance notice image is not displayed (S1704: Yes), in the subsequent step S1705, the continuous hitting operation advance notice image corresponding to the type of the continuous hitting operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  For example, a message indicating a mission such as “Open the button by repeatedly hitting the button” or “Destroy the button by hitting the button repeatedly” is displayed as the continuous hitting operation preview image. It should be noted that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26 in place of the continuous hit operation advance notice image or together with the continuous hit operation advance notice image. On the other hand, if the continuous hitting operation preview image has already been displayed (S1704: No), the process skips step S1705 and proceeds to step S1706.

<Step S1706>
In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each consecutive hit operation notice image and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The advance notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the repeat hit operation advance notice image after displaying the repeat hit operation advance notice image. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of consecutive hit operation notice images. If the advance notice duration corresponding to the continuous hitting operation advance notice image has elapsed (S1706: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1707, and if the advance notice duration has not elapsed (S1706: No), the continuous hitting operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1707>
In step S1707, a control signal is output to the display control device 6 to display on the symbol display unit 341 a continuous operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. For example, “Start!” Or “Ready” is used as the continuous hitting operation start image.
Go! Is displayed. It is also conceivable that the continuous hitting operation start image is further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the continuous hitting operation start image, followed by “Go!”. It is also conceivable that an operation start instruction for the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the continuous hit operation start image or together with the continuous hit operation start image.

<Step S1708>
In step S1708, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, an operation validity notice indicating that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid within the operation validity period is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. The image corresponding to the operation valid notification is stored in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 and is an image or video for prompting the player to operate the operation button 22. Note that the operation valid notification may be a message such as “Press the button repeatedly” or “PUSH” as long as it can notify the player that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid. Well, it is not limited to these. Note that, as the operation valid notification, it is also conceivable that a sound is notified by using the speaker 26 that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid.

<Step S1709>
In step S1709, in order to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22, the acceptance start flag 512n is turned on, and the continuous hit operation effect process is ended. Thereby, when the continuous hitting operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1710 in step S1703. Note that the reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1716 described later.

<Step S1710>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1703 that reception of the operation button 22 has been started, it is determined in subsequent step S1710 whether or not the operation button 22 is within the operation valid period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 3 to 5 seconds) set in advance for each type of the continuous hitting operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed since the display of the continuous hitting operation start image. If it is within the operation effective period (S1710: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1711. If it is not within the operation effective period (S1710: No), the process proceeds to step S1717.

<Step S1711>
Next, in step S1711, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state, and operation of the operation button has started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1711: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1712 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not been started (S1711: No), the continuous hit operation effect process is ended.

<Step S1712>
In step S1712, the consecutive hit counter 512k is incremented by one. As a result, the number of times the operation button 22 is operated within the operation effective period in the continuous hit operation effect is stored in the continuous hit counter 512k.

<Step S1713>
In step S1713, a control signal is output to the display control device 6 to display a continuous hit operation effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous hit counter 512k on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 of the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 stores a plurality of consecutive hit operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the repeat hit counter 512k increases. In the display control device 6, the repeat hit counter 512k. The continuous hit operation effect image corresponding to the value of is read and displayed. For example, when the continuous hit operation effect is an effect of opening the door in response to the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22, an image of the door gradually opening is displayed on the symbol display unit 341, and the operation button 22 is repeatedly operated. In response to the effect of destroying the object, an image in which the object is gradually destroyed is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  In step S1713, an effect sound corresponding to the display of the continuous hit operation effect image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting manner corresponding to the continuous hit operation effect image. For example, it is conceivable that the speaker 26 reproduces a sound effect of opening the door gradually, a sound of breaking objects, etc., and the volume at that time gradually increases. In addition, it is conceivable that the lighting unit 27 gradually increases in the number of lightings and gradually increases in brightness as the number of operations increases. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the repeated operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 for each operation of the operation button 22 together with the effect sound corresponding to the display of the repeated operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain the feeling that the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is accepted by the sound effect.

<Step S1714>
Next, in step S1714, it is determined whether or not the continuous hit counter 512k has reached the first specified value or more corresponding to the continuous hit operation effect. Note that the first specified value is a value set in step S1307 when it is determined that the content of the effect is a continuous hit operation effect (S1306: Yes). Here, when the repeated hit counter 512k is equal to or greater than the first specified value (S1714: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1715, and when the repeated hit counter 512k is not equal to or greater than the first specified value (S1714: No), The continuous hitting operation effect process ends.

<Step S1715>
In step S1715, a control signal is output to the display control device 6 to display a continuous hitting operation result image on the symbol display unit 341 as a result of the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22. Specifically, the ROM 611 of the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 stores a plurality of consecutive hit operation result images corresponding to the types of the repeated hit operation effects. In step S1715, a continuous hitting operation result image selected according to information such as a lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command among a plurality of continuous hitting operation result images corresponding to the continuous hitting operation effect is displayed.

  For example, a continuous hit operation result image including the characters “success!” And a continuous hit operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the continuous hit operation effect, and the change pattern command indicates When the lottery result is a “big hit”, the consecutive hit operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed. When the lottery result is “miss”, the consecutive hit operation result image including the characters “failure!” Is displayed. It is possible to make it. Further, the continuous hitting operation result image is not limited to an image indicating whether or not a jackpot has occurred, and may be an image such as a message or a character for suggesting the expected degree of jackpot occurrence.

  In step S1715, an effect sound corresponding to the continuous hitting operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting manner corresponding to the continuous hitting operation result image. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1715, the vibration button is controlled and the operation button 22 is controlled along with the display of the continuous hitting operation result image. It can be considered that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating.

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

<Step S1716>
Thereafter, in step S1716, the continuous hitting effect flag 512h and the reception start flag 512n used in the continuous hitting operation effect process are turned off, the continuous hitting counter 512k is cleared to 0, and the continuous hitting operation effect process is ended.

<Step S1717>
If it is determined in step S1710 that it is not within the operation effective period (S1710: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation effective period, the subsequent step S1717 terminates the repeated hitting operation effect. The consecutive hit effect end image shown is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it may be possible to make the player recognize the end of the operation valid period by lowering the display brightness of the continuous hit operation start image instead of displaying the continuous hit effect end image. In step S1717, the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 is stopped, and the effect lighting by the illumination unit 27 is ended.

[Long press operation effect processing: S1007]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect process. In the long press operation effect process, a process for displaying the long press operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. The ROM 611 of the display control device 6 stores a long press operation preview image, a long press operation start image, a long press operation effect image, a long press operation result image, and a long press displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the long press operation effect. One type or a plurality of types of images such as push effect end images are stored.

<Step S1801>
As shown in FIG. 18, in step S1801, the long press effect flag 512i which is turned on in step S1309 when the display variation pattern command set based on the variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not to execute the long press operation effect. If the long press effect flag 512i is on (S1801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1802, and if the long press effect flag 512i is not on (S1801: No), the long press operation effect process ends. Let

<Step S1802>
In step S1802, it is determined whether the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores a long press standby time for each type of the long press operation effect after the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 is started until the long press operation effect is started. In step S1802, it is determined that the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived when the long press standby time corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. To do. Here, when the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived (S1802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1803, and when the start timing of the long press operation effect has not arrived (S1802: No). Then, the long press operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1803>
In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The reception start flag 512n is a flag indicating whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. As described later, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in step S1808 and turned off in step S1717. If the reception start flag 512n is on (S1803: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1810. If the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1803: No), the process proceeds to step S1804.

<Steps S1804 to S1805>
In step S1804, it is determined whether or not a long press operation preview image for informing the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect is already displayed on the symbol display unit 341. If the long press operation preview image is not displayed (S1804: Yes), the long press operation preview image corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the subsequent step S1805. Let

  For example, a message indicating the mission such as “long press the button to save power” is displayed as the long press operation preview image. Note that it is also conceivable that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the long press operation advance notice image or together with the long press operation advance notice image. On the other hand, if the long press operation preview image has already been displayed (S1804: No), the process skips step S1805 and proceeds to step S1806.

<Step S1806>
In step S1806, it is determined whether or not the notice duration time preset for each long press operation notice image and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The advance notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the long press operation advance notice image after the long press operation advance notice image is displayed. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effects or a plurality of long press operation advance notice images. Here, when the notice duration time corresponding to the long press operation notice image has passed (S1806: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1807, and when the notice duration time has not passed (S1806). : No), the long press operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1807>
In step S1807, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, a long press operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. For example, a message such as “Start!” Or “Ready Go!” Is displayed as the long press operation start image. Note that the long press operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the long press operation start image, and “Go!” May be displayed thereafter. In addition, instead of the long press operation start image, or together with the long press operation start image, an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1808>
In step S1808, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, an operation validity notice indicating that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid within the operation validity period is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Here, the MPU 51 when executing the display processing is an example of the operation valid notification means.

  The image corresponding to the operation valid notification is stored in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 and is an image or video for prompting the player to operate the operation button 22. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 19, the button image F1 of the operation button including the arrow image that prompts the operation is an example of the operation validity notification displayed to notify the player that the operation is valid. The operation valid notification is, for example, a message such as “Press and hold the button” or “PUSH” as long as it can notify the player that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid. However, it is not limited to these. For example, the display of the image F2 of the power gauge that changes according to the operation as shown in FIG. 19 may be taken as an example of the operation effective notification. Note that, as the operation valid notification, it is also conceivable that a sound is notified by using the speaker 26 that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid.

<Step S1809>
In step S1809, in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22, the reception start flag 512n is turned on, and the long press operation effect process is ended. Thus, when the long press operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1810 in step S1803. Note that the acceptance start flag 512n is turned off in step S1821 described later.

<Step S1810>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1803 that reception of the operation button 22 has already been started, it is determined in subsequent step S1810 whether the operation button 22 is within the valid operation period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 3 to 5 seconds) preset for each type of the long press operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed since the display of the long press operation start image. If it is within the operation valid period (S1810: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1811. If not within the operation valid period (S1810: No), the process proceeds to step S1815.

<Step S1815>
If it is determined in step S1810 that the operation is not within the effective period (S1810: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation effective period, in the subsequent step S1815, the long press operation effect ends. Is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it is also conceivable to cause the player to recognize the end of the operation effective period by lowering the display brightness of the long press operation start image instead of displaying the long press effect end image. In step S1815, the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 is stopped, and the effect lighting by the electric decoration unit 27 is ended.

<Step S1811>
In step S1811, it is determined whether long press counter 512k is greater than zero. If the long press counter 512k is 0 (S1811: No), the process proceeds to step S1816. That is, if the operation button 22 has not been operated after the long press operation start image is displayed, the process proceeds to step S1816. If the long press counter 512k is greater than 0 (S1811: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1812.

<Step S1812>
In step S1812, it is determined whether the operation button 22 is being operated. Specifically, when the first pattern flag 512d is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 is being operated. If the operation button 22 is being operated (S1812: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1817. On the other hand, if the operation of the operation button 22 is not continuing (S1812: No), that is, if the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted, the process proceeds to step S1813.

  By the way, after the long press operation effect is executed and the player starts the operation of the operation button 22, the player temporarily releases the operation button 22 in order to use the hand operating the operation button 22 for other tasks. Sometimes. For example, when there is an incoming call or mail, the player may temporarily release the operation button 22. It is also conceivable that the player intentionally stops operating the operation button 22. Conventionally, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted during such a long press operation effect, an image or a message that prompts the operation of the operation button 22 until the operation effective period ends thereafter. Operation effective notice was displayed. In contrast, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment performs the following processing.

<Step S1813>
In step S1813, it is determined whether or not the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. Here, the predetermined time is a time set in advance to determine that it is not necessary to re-operate the operation button 22 because the remaining time of the operation effective period is short. For example, the predetermined time is a time such as 1 second or 2 seconds. Further, the predetermined time may be a time corresponding to a ratio such as 1/5 or 1/10 of the operation effective period.

  Here, when it is determined that the remaining time of the operation valid period is not less than the predetermined time (S1813: No), the long press operation effect process is ended. That is, until the remaining time of the operation effective period reaches the predetermined time or less, the display of the operation effective notification is continued and the operation button 22 is waited for. Therefore, when the time during which the operation button 22 can be operated is sufficiently long, the player can re-operate the operation button 22 to reflect the operation in the effect.

  On the other hand, in the long press operation effect, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted and the remaining operation period is short and the operation validity notification is displayed, the player re-operates the operation button 22. Although it is conceivable to operate, in this case, since the operation button 22 is operated only for a short time operation of the operation button 22, the player is given a sense of performing a useless operation. . Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S1813 that the remaining operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1814.

<Step S1814>
In the subsequent step S1814, a control signal is output to the display control device 6 to hide the operation validity notice displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in step S1808. As described above, when the operation button 22 is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation effective period (S1812: No), the MPU 51 determines that the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. Is not displayed (S1813: Yes). If the operation valid notification is already hidden, the state continues.

  Further, when the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time when the operation button 22 is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation valid period, the display of the operation valid notice is continued ( S1813: No). On the other hand, after that, when the remaining time of the operation effective period reaches the predetermined time or less (S1813: Yes), the operation effective notification is not displayed.

  Accordingly, in the pachinko machine 10, when the remaining time of the operation effective period becomes short, the guidance of the operation of the operation button 22 to the player is ended, so that the player operates for the remaining short time in the operation effective period. Operation of the button 22 in vain is suppressed.

<Step S1816>
In step S1816, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state, and operation of the operation button has started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1816: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1817 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1816: No), the long press operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1817>
In step S1817, the long press counter 512k is incremented by one. As a result, the long press counter 512k stores a counter value corresponding to the operation time of the operation button 22 within the operation effective period in the long press operation effect.

<Step S1818>
In step S1818, a control signal is output to the display control device 6 to display a long press operation effect image corresponding to the value of the long press counter 512k on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 of the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 stores a plurality of long press operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the long press counter 512k increases. In step S1818, the long press counter A long press operation effect image corresponding to a value of 512k is read and displayed. For example, when the long press operation effect is an effect in which the power amount of the power gauge increases in accordance with the long press operation of the operation button 22, an image in which the power amount gradually increases is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Is done.

  In step S1818, an effect sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the long press operation effect image. For example, it is conceivable that sound or the like suggesting a situation in which the amount of power is gradually increasing is reproduced from the speaker 26 and the sound volume gradually increases. In addition, it is conceivable that the lighting unit 27 gradually increases in the number of lightings and gradually increases in brightness as the amount of power increases. Thereby, in the long press operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 for each operation of the operation button 22 together with the effect sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain the feeling that the long press operation of the operation button 22 is accepted by the sound effect.

<Step S1819>
Next, in step S1819, it is determined whether or not the long press counter 512k has reached the second specified value or more corresponding to the long press operation effect. The second specified value is a value set in step S1309 when it is determined that the content of the effect is a long press operation effect (S1308: Yes). If the long press counter 512k is equal to or greater than the second specified value (S1819: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1820, and if the long press counter 512k is not equal to or greater than the second specified value (S1819: No). ), The long press operation effect process ends.

<Step S1820>
In step S1820, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, a long press operation result image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 as a result of the long press operation of the operation button 22. Specifically, the ROM 611 of the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 stores a plurality of long press operation result images corresponding to each type of the long press operation effect. In step S1820, a long press operation result image selected according to information such as a lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command among a plurality of long press operation result images corresponding to the long press operation effect is displayed. .

  For example, a long press operation result image including the characters “success!” And a long press operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 511 in correspondence with the long press operation effect, and the variation pattern When the lottery result indicated by the command is “big hit”, the long press operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed, and when the lottery result is “out”, the long press including the characters “failure!” It is conceivable to display an operation result image. In addition, the long press operation result image is not limited to an image indicating whether or not a jackpot has occurred, and may be an image such as a message or a character for suggesting an expected degree of jackpot occurrence.

  In step S1820, an effect sound corresponding to the long press operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the long press operation result image. Thereby, in the long press operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is controlled by controlling the vibration means together with the display of the long press operation result image in step S1820. It is also possible to show that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating the.

  As described above, in the long press operation effect processing, the long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the content of the effect display, and the player can be notified of the presence / absence of the jackpot and the expectation level of the jackpot by the effect display. it can. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, it is possible to give the player a feeling that he / she has won the jackpot, and the player's willingness to operate can be improved.

<Step S1821>
Thereafter, in step S1821, the long press effect flag 512i and the reception start flag 512n used in the long press operation effect process are turned off, the long press counter 512m is cleared to 0, and the long press operation effect process ends. Let

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the MPU 51 of the audio lamp control device 5 interrupts the operation of the operation button 22 in the long press operation effect (S1812: No), the remaining time of the operation valid period is If it is less than or equal to the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), the operation valid notification is not displayed.

  On the other hand, conventionally, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect, the operation validity notification is displayed even when the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time. Therefore, the player may unnecessarily re-operate the operation button 22 only for the remaining short period of the operation effective period, which may cause disappointment to the player. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect, when the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than the predetermined time, the operation effective notification is issued. Since it is not displayed and the player is not prompted to re-operate the operation button 22, it is possible to prevent the player from re-operating the operation button 22 only for the remaining short period of the operation effective period.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect (S1812: No), when the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the predetermined time ( S1813: No), the operation valid notification is displayed. As a result, the player is prompted to re-operate the operation button 22, so that the player can re-operate the operation button 22 for the remaining time of the operation effective period, so that the contents of the long press operation effect can be fully shown. Can add interest to the game.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect (S1812: No), the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the predetermined time. (S1813: No), when the remaining operation period remains below the predetermined time without the operation button 22 being operated thereafter (S1813: Yes), the operation effective notification is not displayed at that time. It becomes. As a result, when the remaining time of the operation effective period reaches the predetermined time or less, the player is not prompted to operate the operation button 22, so that the player is only for the remaining short period of the operation effective period. Operation of the operation button 22 can be suppressed.

  Here, an operation example of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20A to 20C are diagrams showing an example of operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 20D is a long press operation in a conventional gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the operation example of an effect.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), in the conventional gaming machine, the operation valid notice is displayed, and the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation valid period is started. Even if the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at the time t4 when the remaining time is equal to or less than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the operation effective notification is continuously displayed until the operation effective period ends. Is called. For this reason, the player subsequently operates the operation button 22 again. However, since the remaining time of the operation valid period is a short time equal to or shorter than the time T0, the player temporarily resumes the operation of the operation button 22 from time t5. In such a case, the time for which the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the production is only a short time T1. In this case, there is a risk of giving the player a sense that the operation button 22 has been used in vain.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20A, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the operation valid notification is displayed, and the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation valid period is started. After that, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at the time t4 when the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the operation effective period has not ended. The operation effective notification is also hidden. Therefore, useless re-operation of the operation button 22 by the player can be suppressed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the operation effective period continues even when the operation effective notification is not displayed. Therefore, a player who wants to operate the operation button 22 can freely operate the operation button 22. It can be operated and the degree of freedom of the game is secured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the operation effective notification is displayed, and the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation effective period is started. After that, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at the time t2 when the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the operation effective notification is continuously performed.

  If the time t3 when the player re-operates the operation button 22 is earlier than the time t4 when the remaining operation effective time is equal to or less than the time T0, the game is performed during the remaining time T2 of the subsequent operation effective period. The operation of the operator's operation button 22 is reflected in the effect. Thus, when the remaining operation time of the operation button 22 during the operation effective period is long to some extent, even if the player re-operates the operation button 22, the operation effective time does not end immediately. It is possible to add interest to the game by showing a long press operation effect.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 20C, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the operation effective notification is displayed, and the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation effective period is started. Then, after the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at a time t2 when the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the time t4 when the remaining operation effective time becomes equal to or less than the time T0. If the operation button 22 is not operated even after reaching, it is considered that the player does not intend to operate the operation button 22.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the operation button 22 is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period reaches a time point t4 when the time T0 is set as the predetermined time or less. Also, the effective operation notification is not displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player from performing unnecessary re-operation of the operation button 22 after the remaining time of the operation effective period is shortened.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, in the long press operation effect process (see FIG. 18), when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off in a state where the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), only the operation effective notification is hidden and the operation effective period is continued as it is.

  On the other hand, when the operation button 22 is turned off in a state where the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), the operation effective period is ended and the long press effect end image is displayed. It is also conceivable to end the long press operation effect. In the second embodiment, such a configuration will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect process. As shown in FIG. 21, in the long press operation effect processing according to the second embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off (S1812: No), the remaining time of the operation effective period is a predetermined time. In the case of the following (S1813: Yes), after the operation validity notice is hidden in step S1814, the process proceeds to step S1815.

  Further, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect (S1812: No), even if the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the predetermined time (S1813: No), the operation is performed thereafter. When the remaining time of the operation valid period is not more than the predetermined time without operating the button 22 (S1813: Yes), the operation valid notice is hidden and the operation valid period ends at that time, The process moves to step 1815.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, even if there is a remaining time in the operation effective period, if the remaining time is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time and the operation button 22 is not operated, in step S1815, A long press effect end image indicating the end of the long press operation effect is displayed, and the long press operation effect ends. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the player with a natural effect as compared with the case where only the operation effective notice is turned off and waiting for the remaining time of the operation effective period to elapse. In step S1815, as described above, the display brightness of the long press operation start image may be reduced instead of the display of the long press effect end image.

  Here, an operation example of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 22A to 22C are diagrams illustrating an operation example of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, after the operation valid notification is displayed and the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation valid period is started. When the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at the time t4 when the remaining time of the operation effective period becomes equal to or less than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the operation effective notification is not displayed and the operation effective period is not displayed. Ends. Thereby, when the operation valid period when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted is equal to or less than the time T0, re-operation of the operation button 22 by the player is more reliably suppressed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, also in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the operation validity notice is displayed and the operation validity period is started, as in the first embodiment. After the operation of the operation button 22 is started from t1, if the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at a time t2 where the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the operation is valid Announcement will continue and the effective period of operation will continue. Therefore, if the time t3 when the player re-operates the operation button 22 is earlier than the time t4 when the remaining time of the operation effective time is equal to or less than the time T0, the game is performed during the remaining time T2 of the subsequent operation effective period. The operation of the operator's operation button 22 is reflected in the effect. Thus, when the remaining operation time of the operation button 22 during the operation effective period is long to some extent, even if the player re-operates the operation button 22, the operation effective time does not end immediately. It is possible to add interest to the game by showing a long press operation effect.

  However, as shown in FIG. 22C, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the operation valid notification is displayed, and the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation valid period is started. Then, after the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at time t2 when the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, at time t4 when the remaining operation effective time becomes less than or equal to time T0. If the operation button 22 is not operated even after reaching, the operation validity notice is not displayed and the operation validity period ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player from performing unnecessary re-operation of the operation button 22 after the remaining time of the operation effective period is shortened.

[Third Embodiment]
By the way, it is conceivable that the predetermined time serving as a determination index for determining whether or not to hide the operation validity notice is appropriately changed according to the state of the long press operation effect. In the third embodiment, such a configuration will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect process. As shown in FIG. 23, in the long press operation effect process according to the third embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off while the operation valid period remains (S1812: No). The process proceeds to step S2301. In step S2301, a process for setting the predetermined time is executed.

  Specifically, when the value of the long press counter 512k at the time when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off is a value that does not reach the second specified value by the operation of the operation button 22 during the remaining time of the subsequent operation valid period. The player may feel that the re-operation of the operation button 22 is useless. Therefore, in step S2301, when the operation of the operation button 22 continues for the remaining time of the operation effective period, the time required for the long press counter 512k to reach the second specified value is calculated, and the calculated time is calculated. It is conceivable to set the time as the predetermined time.

  Thereby, it is possible to hide the operation effective notification when the long press counter 512k does not reach the second specified value in the remaining time of the operation effective period. Accordingly, a game in which the long press counter 512k does not reach the second specified value after the player presses the operation button 22 during the long press operation effect and then releases the operation button 22 for some reason. It is possible to suppress unnecessary re-operation of the operation button 22 by the user.

[Fourth Embodiment]
By the way, even if the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit, and the player wants to show the player the long press operation result image corresponding to the big hit, the value of the long press counter 512k is the second specified value. If the player releases the operation button 22 before reaching, and the operation button 22 is not operated as it is, the long press operation result image corresponding to the jackpot cannot be shown to the player. Further, the operation time during which the player operates the operation button 22 is wasted.

  On the other hand, if the player interrupts the operation of the operation button 22 after the operation button 22 has been operated by the player for a certain period of time and the remaining time of the operation valid period becomes equal to or less than the predetermined time, It is conceivable to display a long press operation result image corresponding to. In the fourth embodiment, such a configuration will be described.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect process. As shown in FIG. 24, in the long press operation effect process according to the fourth embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off while the operation effective period remains, and the remaining time of the operation effective period is If it is less than or equal to the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), after the operation validity notice is hidden, the process proceeds to step S2401.

<Step S2401>
In step S2401, based on the current value of the long press counter 512k, it is determined whether or not the value of the long press counter 512k reaches the second specified value during the remaining operation effective period. If the value of the long press counter 512k reaches the second specified value for the remaining time (S2401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2402, and the value of the long press counter 512k for the remaining time is the second specified value. When the value does not reach the value (S2401: No), the long press operation effect process ends.

<Step S2402>
In step S2402, it is determined whether or not the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit (usually a big hit or a promising big hit). Here, when the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit (S2402: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2403. When the lottery result is not a big hit (S2402: No), the long press operation effect process ends. To do.

  Even if the lottery result is not a big win, for example, a random value such as an effect type counter 512p may be used as an index value, and the process may be shifted to step S2403 when a preset condition is satisfied. Is considered. Thereby, not only in the case of jackpot, but also in the case of losing, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of jackpot and enhance the interest of the game.

<Step S2403>
In step S2403, an automatic continuation image expressed using a predetermined character of the pachinko machine 10 or the like is displayed. The automatic continuation image is set in advance as an image suggesting that the same operation as when the operation of the operation button 22 is continued is performed even when the operation button 22 is not operated. . For example, the automatic continuation image is an animation indicating a state in which the character of the pachinko machine 10 is operating the button image F1 (see FIG. 19) of the operation button, or a power gauge image F2 displayed as a long press effect image ( It is conceivable that the animation is such that power is directly sent to (see FIG. 19).

  Then, after step S2403, the process proceeds to step S1817. As a result, similarly to the case where the operation of the operation button 22 is continued, the long press counter 512k is added, and the long press operation effect image corresponding to the value of the long press counter 512k is displayed. Further, when the long press counter 512k reaches the second specified value or more (S1819: Yes), a long press operation result image is displayed (S1820).

  Thus, in the fourth embodiment, even when the player stops operating the operation button 22, the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time, and the long press counter 512k is used for the remaining time. When the value reaches the second specified value, the operation button 22 is automatically operated. As a result, the operation time counted by the player operating the operation button 22, that is, the count value of the long press counter 512k is used effectively, and the operation of the operation button 22 up to that point is not wasted.

  Therefore, even if the player has released his hand from the operation button 22 for some reason, if the current lottery result is a big hit, the long press operation effect image and the long press operation result image corresponding to the big hit Can see. Further, since the same state as when the operation button 22 is operated even though the operation button 22 is not operated, the high expectation degree of the jackpot can be transmitted to the player, and the player Can enhance the interest of

  Furthermore, although the operation similar to the case where the operation button 22 is operated even though the operation button 22 is not operated is performed, there is a possibility that the operation button 22 may be broken. By displaying an automatic continuation image as if a predetermined character is performing, the operation button 22 is not mistaken for a failure.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Further, even when the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit, and the player wants to show the player the long press operation result image corresponding to the big hit, the value of the long press counter 512k is the second specified value. After the player releases the operation button 22 before reaching the value, if it becomes a time when the long press counter 512k does not reach the second specified value, even if the operation of the operation button 22 is resumed after that, Long press operation result image can not be shown.

  Therefore, when the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time, the player interrupts the operation of the operation button 22, and even when the long press counter 512k does not reach the second specified value, the player It is conceivable that the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration capable of showing a long press operation result image corresponding to a jackpot. In the fifth embodiment, such a configuration will be described. Specifically, in the fifth embodiment, a configuration in which an effect similar to a single operation effect is added when the player stops operating the operation button 22 in a state where the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time. Will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect process. As shown in FIG. 25, in the long press operation effect process according to the fifth embodiment, the operation button 22 is turned off while the operation valid period remains, and the remaining time of the operation valid period is If it is less than or equal to the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), after the operation validity notice is hidden, the process proceeds to step S2501. It is also conceivable that the processing after step S2501 is executed on condition that the value of the long press counter 512k exceeds the preset minimum value when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off.

<Step S2501>
In step S2501, a single operation notification image that prompts a single operation of the operation button 22 is displayed. For example, the single operation notification image is a message such as “Press the button!” Or the image of the operation button 22 (for example, the button image F1 in FIG. 19C). Thereby, the player is guided to perform the operation button 22 again. If the single operation notification image has already been displayed, the state continues.

  In particular, in step S2501, it is conceivable that the message displayed as the single operation notification image and the image of the operation button 22 are in a form that easily draws the player's attention. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, in the above-described single operation effect processing (see FIG. 16) in which a single operation of the operation button 22 is required, a message of a color scheme with a different color scheme or a suggestion of a probability of being a big hit It is conceivable that the image of the operation button 22 is displayed as a single operation notice image, a single operation start image, or an operation valid notification. For example, when the probability of winning a jackpot is high, red, gold, leopard, zebra, or the like is used as the color scheme of the message or the operation button 22, and when the probability of winning a jackpot is low, the message or the operation button White, blue, etc. are used as the color scheme of the 22 images. In such a case, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of messages having different color schemes and images of the operation buttons 22 in advance.

  Therefore, in step S2501, it is conceivable to use a message used in the single operation effect or the image of the operation button 22 as the single operation notification image. In particular, among messages used for single operation effects and images of operation buttons 22, a message of a color scheme and an image of operation buttons 22 used to suggest that the probability of a big hit is high is displayed in step S2501. It is desirable to use it as a single operation notification image. Thereby, the player who sees the display of the single operation notification image in step S2501 can be expected to have an effect of operating the operation button 22, and the player's willingness to operate the operation button 22 can be enhanced. Can be attached. As the single operation notification image, an image stored in the ROM 611 in advance for use in a single operation effect can be used, and it is not necessary to store another image in the ROM 611. Of course, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that a display-only message in step S2501 and a single operation notification image such as the operation button 22 are stored in the ROM 611 in advance. Further, in step S2501, display modes such as blinking display of the single operation notification image, vibration display of the single operation notification image, and displaying an image of the operation button 22 having a size larger than normal as the single operation notification image. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to adopt.

<Step S2502>
In step S2502, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (S2502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2503. If the operation button 22 has not been operated (S2502: No), the long press operation effect process ends. .

<Step S2503>
In step S2503, it is determined whether or not the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit. If the lottery result is not a big win (S2503: No), the process proceeds to step S1815, and the long press effect end image is displayed. On the other hand, if the lottery result is a big hit (S2503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2504.

  In addition, when the lottery result is not a big hit (S2503: No), it is also conceivable as another embodiment that the long press operation result image corresponding to the disengagement in step S1820 is displayed. Furthermore, even if the lottery result is not a big hit, for example, when a preset condition is satisfied using a random value such as the effect type counter 512p as an index value, the process may be shifted to step S2504. Is considered. Thereby, not only in the case of jackpot, but also in the case of losing, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of jackpot and enhance the interest of the game.

<Step S2504>
In step S2504, the second specified value is stored as the value of the long press counter 512k. That is, the value of the long press counter 512k is added all at once to the second specified value. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1818. Thereby, in the step S1818, the long press operation effect image corresponding to the case where the long press counter 512k has reached the second specified value is displayed. In this case, since it is determined in the next step S1819 that the long press counter 512k is equal to or greater than the second specified value (S1819: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1820 and the long press operation result image is displayed. Will be displayed.

  As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, even when the player stops operating the operation button 22, if the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time, the remaining time is within the remaining time. When the operation button 22 is operated by the player, the long press effect end image or the long press operation result image is displayed. That is, even when the remaining time of the operation effective period is shortened, there is room for displaying the long press operation result image corresponding to the jackpot by operating the operation button 22. Therefore, when the content of the variation pattern command is a jackpot, it is possible to provide a feeling that the player has won the jackpot by operating the operation button 22 and to add interest to the game of the pachinko machine 10. it can.

  However, if the second specified value is substituted into the long press counter 512k, then the long press operation result image is displayed immediately after the long press operation effect image is displayed. Therefore, when the second specified value is assigned to the long press counter 512k in step S2504, the long press operation result image is displayed after the long press operation effect image is displayed for a predetermined time. It can also be configured. Thereby, time to show a player the long press operation effect image can be secured.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, another method for providing a feeling that a player has won a jackpot by operating the operation button 22 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect process. As shown in FIG. 26, in the long press operation effect process according to the sixth embodiment, the operation button 22 is turned off while the operation effective period remains, and the remaining time of the operation effective period is If it is less than or equal to the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2601. It is also conceivable that the processing after step S2601 is executed on condition that the value of the long press counter 512k exceeds the preset minimum value when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off. In addition, the processing after step S2601 is executed only when the lottery result is a jackpot or when the probability of a jackpot is high, and when the lottery result is off or when the probability of a jackpot is low, the long press operation effect ends. May be. Here, step S1814 is omitted, and the display of the operation validity notice is continued. However, the operation validity notice may be hidden.

<Step S2601>
In step S2601, processing for increasing the added value of the long press counter 512k in step S1817 is executed. Specifically, in step S2601, the added value of the long press counter 512k in step S1817 is increased. More specifically, by gradually increasing the value after the change of the added value in accordance with the remaining time of the operation effective period, the first long press counter 512k is set to the second specified value within the remaining time of the operation effective period. It is conceivable to control so as to reach.

  Accordingly, when the operation button 22 is operated thereafter, the long press counter 512k is added more than usual in the step 1517. Therefore, even when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the middle, the long press counter 512k can be made to reach the second specified value by the increase of the addition value in the step S2601. Therefore, when the lottery result is a jackpot, it is possible to provide a sense that the player has won the jackpot by operating the operation buttons 22, and it is possible to add interest to the game of the pachinko machine 10.

  In step S2601, if the lottery result is a big hit or the like, the long press counter 512k may reach the second specified value when the operation button 22 is long pressed within the remaining time of the operation valid period. In the case where the value after the change of the addition amount is gradually increased and the lottery result is out of the range, the long press counter 512k is not changed even if the operation button 22 is pressed for the remaining time of the operation valid period. 2 It can be considered that the value after the change of the addition amount is gradually increased so as not to reach the specified value. As a result, when the lottery result is a big hit, it is possible to provide a feeling that a big hit has been won by operating the operation button 22, and even when the lottery result is missed, the operation button 22 can be operated. The player can be given a sense of expectation that the value of the long press counter 512k will reach the second specified value, and the pachinko machine 10 will be more interesting.

[Seventh Embodiment]
By the way, in the pachinko machine 10, in accordance with the continuation of the operation of the operation button 22 in the long press operation effect, the long press such as the door in the display image of the symbol display unit 341 is gradually opened or the object is gradually destroyed. An operation effect image is displayed. At this time, according to the change of the long press operation effect image, the number of lighting of the illumination unit 27 gradually increases, the luminance gradually increases, and the content or volume of the sound reproduced from the speaker 26 changes. Sometimes. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10, the content of the effect changes as the operation time of the operation button 22 increases in the long press operation effect. On the other hand, if the player releases the operation button 22 before the value of the long press counter 512k reaches the second specified value, it is conceivable that the content of the effect that has progressed so far is retracted. Hereinafter, in the seventh embodiment, such a configuration will be described.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect process. As shown in FIG. 27, in the long press operation effect process according to the seventh embodiment, when the operation button 22 is turned off while the operation valid period remains (S1812: No), the process Goes to step S2701.

<Steps S2701 to S2702>
In step S2701, the value of long press counter 512k is decremented by one. In step S2702, a long press operation result image corresponding to the value of the long press counter 512k is displayed as in step S1818. In other words, the contents of the effect for giving a feeling of gradually approaching the big hit in steps S1817 to S1818 by the operation of the operation button 22 gradually return to the initial state. For example, when an image in which power is stored according to the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed as the long press operation effect image, an image in which the power gradually decreases is displayed. In addition, when an image that gradually opens the door according to the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed as the long press operation effect image, an image that gradually closes the door is displayed.

  Further, according to the change of the long press operation effect image, when the number of lighting of the illumination unit 27 is gradually increased, when the luminance is gradually increased, or the content or volume of the sound reproduced from the speaker 26 In step S2702, the change is gradually returned to the initial state. For example, it is conceivable that the number of lighting of the illumination part 27 gradually decreases, or the luminance of the illumination part 27 gradually decreases. It is also conceivable that the volume of sound reproduced from the speaker 26 gradually decreases.

  Therefore, according to the seventh embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted and the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the predetermined time, the operation content notification is displayed together with the effect content. By returning, it is possible to give the player a sense that it may not be a big hit and to promptly re-operate the operation button 22. On the other hand, when the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to or less than the predetermined time, the operation valid notification is not displayed and the production contents are restored to the original, so that the operation button 22 is released and the jackpot is lost. It is possible to give the player a feeling that the possibility is lowered, and from the next time, it is possible to give a consciousness of continuing the operation of the operation button 22 as much as possible.

  In step S2701, if the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit, the long press counter may not be subtracted. Further, in step S2701, when the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is out of place, it is possible to increase the subtraction amount of the long press counter as compared with the case where the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit. .

  The contents according to the first to seventh embodiments can be appropriately combined. For example, it is conceivable to combine the fifth embodiment and the seventh embodiment. In this case, when the player who has recognized that the content of the production retreats after the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted and operates the operation button 22 in a hurry, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the production. Can do. Therefore, when the lottery result is a jackpot, it is possible to display a long press operation effect image and a long press operation result image corresponding to the jackpot.

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

[Appendix A1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long press operation effect reflecting the operation of the operation means in the operation in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
An operation effective notification means (MPU51) for displaying an operation effective notification in the case of the operation effective period;
With
The operation effective notification means is configured to hide the operation effective notification when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. Characteristic gaming machine (pachinko machine 10).

  According to Supplementary Note A1, it is possible to suppress unnecessary re-operation of the player's operation means during the long press operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the gaming machine by improving the interest of the gaming machine.

[Appendix A2]
When the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation validity period, the operation validity notice means rejects the operation validity notice when the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than the predetermined time. Appendix A1 for displaying the operation validity notice when the remaining time of the operation validity period is longer than the predetermined time when the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation validity period. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to Supplementary Note A2, when the operation of the operation means is interrupted in the long press operation effect, if the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time, the operation effective notice is not displayed and the player is operated. Since re-operation of the means is not prompted, it is possible to prevent the player from re-operating the operation means only for the remaining short period of the operation effective period.

[Appendix A3]
The operation validity notification means displays the operation validity notice when the remaining time of the operation validity period is longer than the predetermined time when the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation validity period. The gaming machine according to appendix A2, wherein the operation validity notification is not displayed when the remaining time of the operation validity period reaches the predetermined time or less after being continued.

  According to Supplementary Note A3, even when the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the predetermined time when the operation of the operation means is interrupted, when the remaining time of the operation effective period subsequently reaches the predetermined time or less, Since the player is not prompted to operate the operation means, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the operation means only for the remaining short period of the operation effective period.

[Appendix A4]
Appendices A1 to A3 for terminating the operation effective period when the effect executing means is when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to Supplementary Note A4, the display of the operation valid notification disappears, and the long press effect end image is displayed to notify the player of the end of the long press operation effect. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the player with a natural effect as compared with the case where only the operation effective notice is turned off and waiting for the remaining time of the operation effective period to elapse.

[Appendix A5]
The production execution means displays a preset long press operation result when the operation time of the operation means reaches a preset specified value,
The game machine further includes time setting means for setting, as the predetermined time, a time at which the operation time does not reach the specified value for the remaining time of the operation effective period as the predetermined time. The gaming machine described.

  According to Supplementary Note A5, when the operation time (long press counter 512k) does not reach the specified value (second specified value) in the remaining time of the operation effective period, it is possible to hide the operation effective notification.

[Appendix B1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long press operation effect reflecting the operation of the operation means in the operation in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
An operation effective notification means (MPU51) for displaying an operation effective notification in the case of the operation effective period;
With
The operation effective notification means is configured to hide the operation effective notification when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. Yes,
The effect execution means displays a preset long press operation result when the operation time of the operation means reaches a predetermined value set in advance, and the remaining time of the operation effective period is the predetermined time. And when the operation time (long press counter 512k) reaches the specified value (second specified value) for the remaining time of the operation effective period, the same as when the operation of the operating means is continued. A game machine (pachinko machine 10) characterized in that the process is executed.

  According to Supplementary Note B1, even if the player releases his / her hand from the operating means for some reason, if the current lottery result is a big hit, the long press operation effect or the long press operation result corresponding to the big hit It becomes possible to see. Moreover, since the same state as when operating the operating means continues even though the operating means is not operated, the high expectation degree of the jackpot can be transmitted to the player, and the player's interest Can be increased.

[Appendix B2]
When the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than the predetermined time and the operation time reaches the specified value for the remaining time of the operation effective period, the effect execution unit continues to operate the operation unit. The game machine according to appendix B1, wherein an automatic continuation image indicating that the operation state of the operation means is forcibly continued is displayed when the same processing as that performed is performed.

  According to the supplementary note B2, the automatic continuation image in which the operation state of the operation unit is forcibly continued is displayed, thereby preventing the operation unit from being mistaken for failure.

[Appendix C1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long press operation effect reflecting the operation of the operation means in the operation in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
An operation effective notification means (MPU51) for displaying an operation effective notification in the case of the operation effective period;
With
When the operation valid notification means is when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, the operation valid notice is hidden, Displaying a single operation notification image for prompting a single operation of the operation means;
A long press operation set in advance when the operation execution means reaches a predetermined value set in advance for the operation means, or when the operation means is operated after the one-shot operation notification image is displayed. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) characterized by displaying a result.

  According to the supplementary note C1, not only when the operation time of the operation means reaches a preset specified value, but also when the operation means is not operated, the remaining time of the operation effective period is shortened Even in this case, there is room for displaying the result of the long press operation corresponding to the jackpot by operating the operation means. Therefore, when the lottery result is a jackpot, it is possible to provide a feeling that the player has won the jackpot by operating the operation means, and it is possible to add interest to the game of the gaming machine.

[Appendix C2]
When the operation means is operated after the single operation notification image is displayed, the effect execution means displays a long press operation effect corresponding to the case where the operation time reaches the specified value, and then the long press The gaming machine according to appendix C1, which displays an operation result.

  According to Supplementary Note C2, it is possible to show the player the final display state of the long press operation effect.

[Appendix C3]
The gaming machine according to attachment C2, wherein the effect execution unit displays the long press operation result after displaying the long press operation effect corresponding to the case where the operation time reaches the specified value for a preset time. .

  According to Supplementary Note C2, the long press operation effect is displayed in the game as compared with the case where the long press operation result is displayed immediately after displaying the long press operation effect corresponding to the case where the operation time reaches the specified value. It is possible to secure time to show to the person.

[Appendix D1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long press operation effect reflecting the operation of the operation means in the operation in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
An operation effective notification means (MPU51) for displaying an operation effective notification in the case of the operation effective period;
With
In the case where the performance executing means displays a long press operation result set in advance when the operation time of the operation means reaches a preset specified value, the operation means is not operated. When the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, the operation time of the operation means becomes a value that reaches the specified value during the remaining time of the operation effective period, A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) characterized in that the amount of addition of operation time accompanying the operation of the operation means is increased.

  According to Supplementary Note D1, even when the operation of the operation means is interrupted halfway, the operation time can be made to reach the specified value by the increase in the addition amount. Therefore, when the lottery result is a jackpot, it is possible to provide a sense that the player has won the jackpot by operating the operation means, and it is possible to add interest to the game of the gaming machine.

[Appendix E1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long press operation effect reflecting the operation of the operation means in the operation in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
An operation effective notification means (MPU51) for displaying an operation effective notification in the case of the operation effective period;
With
The operation effective notification means is configured to hide the operation effective notification when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. Yes,
After the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation effective period, until the operation means can be operated again, the effect execution means performs the long press operation effect. A game machine (pachinko machine 10) characterized by gradually returning the content of the operation reflecting the operation as time passes.

  According to the supplementary note E1, when the operation of the operation means is interrupted and the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than a predetermined time, the effect content returns to the original with the display of the operation effective notification, The player can be given a feeling that it may not be a big hit, and the operation means can be urged again. On the other hand, when the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than a predetermined time, the operation effective notification is not displayed and the production content is returned to the original, thereby releasing the operation of the operation means. It is possible to give the player a feeling that the possibility of jackpot has been reduced, and from the next time, it is possible to give a consciousness of continuing the operation of the operation means as much as possible.

[Appendix E2]
When the operation valid notification means is when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, the operation valid notice is hidden, Displaying a single operation notification image for prompting a single operation of the operation means;
A long press operation set in advance when the operation execution means reaches a predetermined value set in advance for the operation means, or when the operation means is operated after the one-shot operation notification image is displayed. The gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) according to appendix E1, which displays the result.

  According to Supplementary Note E2, not only when the operation time of the operation means has reached a predetermined value set in advance, but also when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period is shortened Even in this case, there is room for displaying the result of the long press operation corresponding to the jackpot by operating the operation means. Therefore, when the lottery result is a jackpot, it is possible to provide a feeling that the player has won the jackpot by operating the operation means, and it is possible to add interest to the game of the gaming machine.

4: Main control unit 41: MPU
411: ROM
412: RAM
5: Audio lamp control device 51: MPU
511: ROM
512: RAM
52: Input / output I / F
6: Display control device 61: MPU
611: ROM
612: RAM
7: Discharge control unit 8: Launch control device 9: Power supply control device 10: Pachinko machine 11: Front frame 12: Inner frame 13: Back pack unit 14: Outer frame 21: Launch handle 22: Operation button (an example of operation means)
22a: Operation switch 26: Speaker 27: Illumination unit 341: Symbol display unit

Claims (1)

Operation means operable by the player;
Main control means for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing a long press operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in an effect in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
Operation effective notification means for displaying an operation effective notification when it is the operation effective period;
With
When the operation valid notification means is when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, the operation valid notice is hidden.
When the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation validity period, the operation validity notice means rejects the operation validity notice when the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than the predetermined time. Display the operation effective notification when the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the predetermined time when the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation effective period. A featured gaming machine.

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