JP2018153528A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine in which a game can be made comprises: detecting means capable of detecting an operation of a player; and specific performance executing means capable of executing a specific performance in response to execution of a predetermined operation in which a player performs a plurality of operations through the detecting means. The detecting means includes first detecting means 31B and second detecting means 32 different from the first detecting means 31B. The specific performance executing means can execute a specific performance on the assumption that a predetermined operation has been executed on the basis of a specific operation different from a predetermined operation by a player, and can execute a specific performance in the same speed when the first detecting means detects the specific operation and the second detecting means detects the specific operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

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

  A conventional gaming machine includes first detection means (first effect operation means) and second detection means (second effect operation means) capable of detecting a player's motion, and the first detection means plays a game. In some cases, the same effect can be executed when an action by the player is detected and when an action by the player is detected by the second detection means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-217766 A

  However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that the effect of production cannot be enhanced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A specific effect (for example, a part for updating the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated strokes toward the final mode) based on detection of a predetermined motion (for example, repeated strokes) performed by the player a plurality of times by the detection means. Executable specific effect execution means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect process and the cheek effect process);
With
The detection means includes first detection means (for example, the first push button 31B) and second detection means (for example, the second push button 32) different from the first detection means,
The specific effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed assuming that the predetermined operation is executed based on a specific operation (for example, long press) different from the predetermined operation by the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect process). And the part that updates the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits toward the final mode by performing automatic hitting and executing the big hit game processing),
When the specific action is detected by the first detection means and when the specific action is detected by the second detection means, the specific effect can be executed with the same speed (for example, FIG. As shown in (2), when the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a long time and when the player pushes and holds the second push button 32 for a long time, the long press determination period is the same 0.2 seconds. The display mode of the meter for continuous hits that can be updated at the same speed toward the final mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A promotion effect that prompts the player to perform an operation that can be detected by the first detection means (for example, an image of the first push button 31B and a message that prompts the player to operate the first push button 31B) An operation promotion image execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 120 for effect control executes S350 of the notice effect process, S428 of the big hit game process, etc.)
The first detection means is provided in a mode that makes it easier for the player to operate than the second detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the first push button 31B is a member that forms an upper plate. On the other hand, the second push button 32 is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player operates so as to be detected by the first detection means by recognizing the promotion effect, so that the player is prevented from operating so as to be detected by the second detection means. Can prevent a decline in the entertainment interest.
It should be noted that the “mode that is easy for the player to operate” means, for example, from the target part that is the detection target of the first detection means to the position where the first detection means is provided, among the parts of the player's body. The distance is shorter or longer than the distance from the target part to the position where the second detection means is provided, or between the target part and the position where the first detection means is provided. The number of obstacles that obstruct the player's operation is less than that until the position where the first detection means is provided, and the first detection means is larger than the second detection means.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
Special effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 14 shows the cut-in effect shown in FIG. Process execution part)
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect when the player's action is detected by the first detecting means, and when the player's action is detected by the second detecting means. The special effect cannot be executed (as shown in FIG. 14, in the cut-in effect process, the cut-in image is displayed according to the operation of the first push button 31B, while the operation of the second push button 32 is performed. , Where cut-in images are not displayed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the special effect is executed only when the player's action is detected by the first detection means, the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
A vibration means (for example, a vibration motor 37) that can vibrate based on the fact that the detection means detects the player's movement;
The strength of the vibration felt by the player when the operation is performed on the first detection means when the vibration means is vibrating, and the strength of the vibration felt by the player when the operation is performed on the second detection means. The vibration means can be vibrated so as to be different from each other (for example, in FIG. 19B, the first push button 31B vibrates by driving (vibration) of the vibration motor 37, while the second push button 32 vibrates. Not part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the rendering effect can be enhanced by the difference in vibration intensity between the first detection means and the second detection means.
Note that the difference in the strength of vibration includes that one of the first detection means and the second detection means vibrates and the other detection means does not vibrate.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The specific effect executing means is
In the detection effective period in which the specific operation can be detected by the detection unit, when the specific operation is detected by the detection unit before the specific period elapses, the specific operation is performed after the specific period has elapsed. The specific effect can be executed (for example, as shown in the first modification, the player operates the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 until the predetermined period elapses from the start of the operation reception period. If it is detected, the display mode of the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is updated to the final mode by automatic hitting as in the above embodiment),
If the specific action is detected by the detection means after the specific period has elapsed, the specific effect cannot be executed based on the specific action (for example, a game after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the operation reception period) (In the case where an operation of the first push button 31B or an operation of the second push button 32 by the user is detected, the display mode of the continuous hitting meter is not updated)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by providing a case where the specific effect can be executed and a case where the specific effect cannot be executed based on whether or not the specific period has passed within the detection effective period.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
A specific display execution unit capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the detection unit;
The specific display executing means includes
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, an image of the first push button 31B) and a second specific display (for example, an image of the stick controller 31A) that is more advantageous for the player than the first specific display. Can be displayed,
After the first specific display is displayed, the second specific display can be displayed by executing an effect that acts on the specific display (for example, as shown in the second modification, the first push button 31B). The portion where the image of the first push button 31B changes to the image of the stick controller 31A by acting on the image of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the effect by making the player pay attention to whether or not the effect effect is executed.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows the table for notification effect type determination, (B) is a figure which shows the content of the effect of each notification effect type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a cut-in effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows the table for cut-in production type determination, (B) is a figure which shows the production content of each cut-in production type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a cut-in effect process. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot display process, (B) is a figure which shows the production | presentation content of each alerting | reporting production | presentation type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the difference of push button operation in a notice effect and alerting | reporting effect, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the long press performance of each push button. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is repeatedly hit in the notice effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is hit in the notice effect, and (C) is the notice It is explanatory drawing at the time of striking the 1st push button and the 2nd push button in production. (A) is explanatory drawing when only the 1st push button is long-pressed in the notice effect, and (B) is explanatory drawing when only the second push button is long-pressed in the notice effect. (A) is explanatory drawing at the time of long-pressing the 1st push button and the 2nd push button simultaneously in the notice effect, (B) is the second push after long-pressing the first push button in the notice effect. It is explanatory drawing at the time of long-pressing a button. (A) is an explanatory view when only the first push button is repeatedly hit in the notification effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is hit repeatedly in the notification effect, and (C) is the notification. It is explanatory drawing at the time of striking the 1st push button and the 2nd push button in production. (A) is explanatory drawing at the time of long press only of the 1st push button in information production, (B) is explanatory drawing at the time of long press only of the 2nd push button in information production. (A) is explanatory drawing at the time of long-pressing simultaneously the 1st push button and the 2nd push button in information production, (B) is the 2nd push after long-pressing the 1st push button in information production. It is explanatory drawing at the time of long-pressing a button. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a notice production. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a notice production. It is a figure which shows the production | generation aspect of a cut-in production. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect.

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

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

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

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

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

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

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

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

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

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to the entry is a round blue display.

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). As described above, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls paid out by lending so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member that forms the lower plate is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a first push button 31B that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). ing. The 1st 1st push button 31B should just be comprised so that the pressing operation from a player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the first push button 31 </ b> B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the first push button 31 </ b> B is disposed.

  The first push button 31B contains a vibration motor 37 for vibrating the first push button 31B and a button LED 36 for causing the first push button 31B to emit light. The vibration motor 37 is connected to the effect control board 12, and the button LED 36 is connected to the LED control board 14 described later.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle H (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle H adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle H only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping the driving of the shooting motor provided in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor). Further, a second push button 32 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided in the vicinity of the hitting operation handle H in the gaming machine frame 3. The second push button 32 only needs to be configured to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> C that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the second push button 32 may be provided inside the gaming machine frame 3 at the position where the second push button 32 is disposed.

  In addition, the 2nd push button 32 of a present Example is what is called a hidden button with few opportunities known to a player etc. compared with the 1st push button 31B. For this reason, the first push button 31B is provided on a member that forms an upper plate so that the player can easily see the first push button 31B, whereas the second push button 32 is more from the player than the first push button 31B. It is provided in the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3 that is difficult to visually recognize.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation of the game effect LED 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the game effect LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. As an effect control command of the present embodiment, for example, a first variation start command for designating the variation start of the first special figure, a second variation start command for designating the variation start of the second special figure, Fluctuation to specify the pattern (variable display time), fluctuation pattern designation command, fluctuation display result (whether the fluctuation display result is a big hit or the big hit type when the fluctuation display result is a big hit) Display result designation command, design confirmation command for designating stop of variation display of effect design, game status designation command for designating the current gaming state, jackpot start designation command for designating the start of jackpot, grand prize A command for opening the big prize opening to specify that the mouth is open, a command to specify after opening the special prize opening to specify that the mouth is after opening, A jackpot end designation command for designating a winning end, a first start prize designating command for designating a prize to the first start prize opening, and a second start for designating a prize to the second start prize opening A winning designation command, a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first reserved memory number, a second reserved memory number notifying command for notifying the second reserved memory number, and the like are provided.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  For example, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown) to update various numerical data by software, so that a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4. You may make it count the numerical data which show.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal map” or “displaced from the normal map”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

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

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  The special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  The ROM 101 of this embodiment stores a display result determination table. In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern as one of the variation patterns described above is also stored.

  In the present embodiment, the assignment of the judgment value to the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. . That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, there is no allocation to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds, and “probability big hit B” does not occur in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Therefore, the number of prize balls obtained is small in the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. "Can be prevented from occurring frequently, resulting in a decrease in entertainment interest. The setting example is merely an example, and jackpot types other than “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “non-probable big hit” may be provided. May be set appropriately.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation) of the big hit is higher when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern of the same reach, super reach is more likely to be a big hit (reliability and expectation) than normal reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β even if the same super reach However, the determination value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits so that the probability (reliability and expectation) of the probability variation big hit becomes high.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. By determining the short non-reach shift variation pattern, the short non-reach shift variation pattern corresponding to 5 to 8 total reserved memory numbers, and the short non-reach shift variation pattern corresponding to the short-time state As the total number of reserved memories increases, a shorter fluctuation pattern is more easily executed, that is, the number of fluctuations per unit time increases, so that it is possible to prevent useless start winnings from occurring and time-shortening control ( In the short-time state), the short non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the short-time state is determined and the number of fluctuations per unit time is higher than when the short-time control is not executed. In Rukoto, it is possible to shorten the period until the next big hit, so that can improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. The first special figure storage unit for storing the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3, and the like and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B are formed as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure. Random value MR1 is used as the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure which has been started (second start prize) but has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening. The state can be updated in accordance with the progress status of the game such as the second special figure reservation storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, the special process flag, etc. Multiple types of flags The game control flag setting unit, the game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and the count value used for controlling the progress of the game are counted. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for playing, a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game, and It has.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 also determines various table data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, execution of various effects, non-execution, and the type of effect. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various production operations such as operations and reach production.

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like, and various effect operations. An effect control timer setting unit and an effect control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the image, and data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. And an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storage are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory is stored in the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. To "1-4") and storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory). 4 ”is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is based on the data in the pending storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 detects the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. Switch processing for determining the state, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a main-side error processing capable of generating a warning according to the diagnosis result, predetermined information output processing, random numbers MR1 to MR4, etc. Control the game random number update process for updating at least a part of the random number by software, the special symbol process, and the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED). Normal design process for changing display and setting the tilting movement of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B Management, and executes the command control processing for transmitting a control command to the sub-side of the control board, such as a performance control board 12 from the main board 11 (output).

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process. After that, according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit, special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol stop processing, jackpot release pre-processing, jackpot release during processing, Select and execute either the jackpot release post-processing or jackpot end processing.

  In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a win, random numbers MR1, MR2, MR3 is extracted, and if it is the first start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage section, and if it is the second start winning prize, the second special figure reservation storage section Store at the top of the empty entry.

  The special symbol normal process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process shown in FIG. 3 when the power is turned on. In the production control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis processing, it is analyzed which command is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it is stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer. The various command data and various flags are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second special figure hold storage in the winning reception command buffer 194A are shifted upward by one buffer number ( S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 6 and determines whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (S277). In the present embodiment, in the notice effect determination process, as will be described later, continuous hitting is performed in which an image is displayed on the effect display device 5 in response to successive hits of push buttons (first push button 31B and second push button 32) by the player. Although the form which performs the production which combined the production and the image display production is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, as the advance production, the step-up notice that the notice image changes stepwise Alternatively, execution of a group notice or the like in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area may be determined. When determining these different aspects of the notice effect, the timing for starting the notice effect varies depending on the form of the notice effect, so a different period according to the form of the notice effect is set in the notice effect start wait timer described later. do it.

  In the notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the change display result and the change pattern as shown in FIG. 6 (S291). The fluctuation display result is a fluctuation for storing a fluctuation display result designation command for designating a fluctuation display result (disconnected, probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, non-probability big hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variation. It can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Further, as described above, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. In this embodiment, the target of the notice effect is big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, non-probable big hit), super reach, and normal reach. Specifically, the fluctuation display result is big hit (probable big hit A Whether or not the probability variation big hit B, non-probable big hit is specified by the fluctuation display result designation command, and whether the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command. That's fine.

  Then, the random number for determining the notice effect is extracted, and the presence / absence of the notice effect is determined using the notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 7A and the type of the notice effect when it is executed (S292). ).

  In the present embodiment, the announcement effect determination random number is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of determination values of the random number for determining the notice effect is 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random number for determining the notice effect is appropriately determined. Just decide. Also, a random number counter for determining the notice effect for generating the random number for determining the notice effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the notice effect is updated every time the timer is interrupted by the random number updating process.

  In the present embodiment, as a notice effect, as shown in FIG. 7B, an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B (continuous hitting) (for example, FIG. 26 (B) and the like, and a continuous hitting meter are displayed on the effect display device 5 and can be repeatedly hit according to the number of times the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are repeatedly hit. In the first half, an effect of increasing the display amount of the meter is executed in the first half, and the image A is displayed on the effect display device 5 in response to the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 being repeatedly applied a predetermined number of times during the effect of the repeated hit. The display effect A to be executed in the latter half of the image display effect A to be performed, and the repeated hitting effect are executed in the first half, and the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times during the repeated hitting effect. There is a feasible and a prediction effect B to execute the second half of the image display effect B for displaying image B on the effect display device in accordance with and.

  In the present embodiment, two types of the notice effect A and the notice effect B are illustrated as the effect types of the notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect is Three or more types of effects may be provided.

  In the notice effect A and the notice effect B, the image display effect is not executed when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are not repeatedly struck a predetermined number of times during the continuous hit effect.

  Furthermore, during the execution of the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, in addition to repeated hitting of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 by the player a plurality of times, the first push button 31B by the player. In addition, it is possible to execute automatic continuous hitting in which a long press operation of the second push button 32 is regarded as continuous hitting. The long press operation refers to an operation in which the player continuously executes the operation (pressing operation) of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32.

  In the notice effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 7 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit for each of “notice effect A”, “notice effect B”, and “no notice effect”. When the variation pattern is out of super reach and when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, different determination values are assigned so that the number of determination values shown in FIG.

  Specifically, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit, 25 determination values are assigned to “notice effect A”, 65 determination values are assigned to “notice effect B”, Ten determination values are assigned to “no notice effect”. When the variation pattern is out of super reach, 40 determination values are assigned to “notice effect A”, 40 determination values are assigned to “notice effect B”, and “notice Twenty determination values are assigned to “no effect”. When the variation pattern is out of normal reach, 60 determination values are assigned to “notice effect A”, 10 determination values are assigned to “notice effect B”, and “notice effect” Thirty determination values are assigned to “None”.

  By assigning the determination value in this way, when a big hit is made in the variable display, the notice effect is easier to execute than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost, and the “notice effect B” is displayed. It is easy to execute. Further, in the case where the super reach is lost, the “notice effect A” is easily executed. In the case of a loss of normal reach, “no notice effect” is more easily determined than in the case of a big hit or a loss of super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (A), when the notice effect type determination table is set, when the big hit is made in the variable display, the “preliminary notice” and “normal reach are wrong” are compared with the “notice notice”. “Production B” is set so that it can be easily determined, and in the case where the super reach is out of place, the “notification effect A” is set so that it is easier to determine than in the case where other normal reach is out of place. Yes. On the other hand, when there is a deviation from normal reach in the variable display, “no notice effect” is set more easily than when a big hit or a super reach is lost in the variable display.

  By setting in this way, the big hit expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in the notice effect, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the notice effect B is executed than when the notice effect A is executed.

  In addition, the big hit expectation degree (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes “hit”, the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes “hit” and each notice effect is executed. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities of being “out of”.

  Returning to FIG. 6, in S293, it is determined whether or not execution of any of the notice effects is determined in S292, that is, whether “notice effect A” or “notice effect B” is determined. . Here, when neither of the “notice effect” or “notice effect B” has been determined, that is, when “not notice effect” is determined, the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, when either “notice effect A” or “notice effect B” is determined, the process proceeds to S 294, and the type of the determined notice effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S295, and after setting the notice effect execution determination flag, the notice effect determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 5, after the notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution decision flag is set in S278, that is, “notice effect A” in the notice effect determination process of S277, It is determined whether or not any notice effect of “notice effect B” is determined.

  When the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, the value corresponding to the period until the notice effect start is set in the notice effect start wait timer (S279), and the notice effect execution determination flag is cleared. Then (S280), the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279 and S280.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the cut-in effect determination process shown in FIG. 8 and determines whether or not to execute the cut-in effect in the variable display (S281).

  In the notice effect determination process of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified in S291 of the notice effect determination process is a super reach variation pattern ( S601). If the identified variation pattern is not a super-reach variation pattern (S601; N), the cut-in effect determination process is terminated. If the identified variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern (S601; Y), variation display is performed. The result is specified (S602). The fluctuation display result is a fluctuation for storing a fluctuation display result designation command for designating a fluctuation display result (disconnected, probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, non-probability big hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variation. It can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  Then, the random number for determining the cut-in effect is extracted, and the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the type of the cut-in effect to be executed are determined using the cut-in effect type determination table shown in FIG. Determine (S603).

  In this embodiment, the cut-in effect determination random number is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. In other words, the number of determination values of the cut-in effect determination random number is 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of these cut-in effect determination random numbers is, for example, What is necessary is just to determine suitably. In addition, a cut-in effect determination random number counter for generating these cut-in effect determination random numbers is set in the RAM 122, and the cut-in effect determination random number counter is updated at each timer interruption in the random number update process. The

  In this embodiment, as a cut-in effect, as shown in FIG. 9B, during the reach effect, an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B ( For example, an operation promotion image including “Press!” Shown in FIG. 28D is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the cut-in image A is displayed according to the operation of the first push button 31B. A and an image of the first push button 31B and a message for urging the player to operate the first push button (for example, “Press!” Shown in FIG. 28D, etc.) during the reach effect. The operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the cut-in effect B that displays the cut-in image B according to the operation of the first push button 31B can be executed. In this embodiment, two types of cut-in effects A and cut-in effects B are provided as the types of cut-in effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May provide two or more types of effects.

  The cut-in effect of the present embodiment targets only the first push button 31B out of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, that is, cuts according to the operation of the first push button 31B. Although the in-image is displayed, the cut-in image is not displayed according to the operation of the second push button 32.

  Further, the cut-in effect A and the cut-in effect B do not display the cut-in image when the first push button 31B is not operated during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B during the reach effect. Yes.

  In the cut-in effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the variation display result is a big hit for each of “cut-in effect A” and “cut-in effect B” (variation pattern). When the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach), different judgment values are assigned so that the number of judgment values shown in FIG.

  Specifically, when the variation display result is a big hit (when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach big hit), 20 determination values are assigned to “cut-in effect A”, and “cut-in effect B” ”Are assigned 80 decision values. When the variation pattern is out of super reach, 80 determination values are assigned to “cut-in effect A” and 20 determination values are assigned to “cut-in effect B”. Yes.

  Since the determination value is assigned in this way, when the big display (super reach big hit) is made in the variable display, the “cut-in effect B” is more easily executed than when the super reach is lost. . Further, when the super reach is lost, the “cut-in effect A” is more easily executed than when the big hit (super reach big hit) is achieved.

  By setting in this way, in the cut-in effect, the big hit expectation is higher when the cut-in effect B is executed than when the cut-in effect A is executed.

  The expectation degree (reliability) of each cut-in effect is the probability that each cut-in effect will be executed as a “hit”, the probability that each cut-in effect will be executed and become a “hit” and each cut-in effect. It is a numerical value that is divided by the sum of the probabilities that the in effect will be executed and become “out of”.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in S <b> 604, the determined type of cut-in effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. And it progresses to S605, and after setting a cut-in effect execution determination flag, the said cut-in effect determination process is complete | finished.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the variation display is a super-reach variation pattern, an example of executing either “cut-in effect A” or “cut-in effect B” is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation pattern of the variation display is a variation pattern of super reach, a case where these cut-in effects are not executed may be provided.

  Returning to FIG. 5, after the cut-in effect determination process in S <b> 281, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cut-in effect execution determination flag is set in S <b> 282, that is, in the cut-in effect determination process in S <b> 281. It is determined whether or not a cut-in effect of “effect A” or “cut-in effect B” has been determined.

  When the cut-in effect execution determination flag is set (S282; Y), the process proceeds to S283, the cut-in effect start waiting timer is set to a value corresponding to the period until the cut-in effect starts, and the cut-in effect start determination is set. The effect execution determination flag is cleared (S284), and the process proceeds to S285. On the other hand, if the cut-in effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S285 without going through S283 and S284.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303). In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has a timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a flag for executing the notice effect is set (when the notice effect is being executed). If yes (S304; Y), the notice effect processing shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is executed (S305). If neither the notice effect start waiting timer nor the notice effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to S306 without executing the notice effect process in S305.

  In S306, the CPU 120 for effect control has the cut-in effect start waiting timer set (determined to perform the cut-in effect) or the cut-in effect executing flag is set (cut-in effect). (S306; Y), the cut-in effect process shown in FIG. 14 is executed (S307). If neither the cut-in effect start waiting timer nor the cut-in effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S308 without performing the notice effect process of S307.

  In S308, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S309). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S310). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S311). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the rendering device (for rendering) according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) The control of the component is executed (S312).

  After execution of S311 or S312, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S313). When the variation control timer has timed out (S313; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of effect symbols in the middle left and right (displayed 30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S314). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S315).

  If the variation control timer has not timed out (S313; N), after execution of S315, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S316). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S318). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S317; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S318). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out in the process of S309, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  11 to 13 are flowcharts showing an example of the notice effect process. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (S331).

  When the notice effect executing flag is not set (S331; N), in S332, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect start wait timer by -1. The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the notice effect start waiting timer has not timed out (S333; N), the process is terminated. If the notice production start wait timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the notice production (S333; Y), the flow proceeds to S334.

  In S334, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notice effect execution in-progress flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S335).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads and sets the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed (the notice effect A and the notice effect B) (S336), and then the notice effect in the process data 1 of the selected process table. The process timer is started (S337). In this embodiment, the notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of the notice effects (notice effect A and notice effect B) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  The production control CPU 120 produces the production according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) of the set notice production process table. Control of the devices (effect display device 5 as effect parts, game effect LED 9 as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, stick controller 31A, first push button 31B, second push button 32) Start (S338).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 during the notice effect (the number of repeated hits). ) And the long push of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 during the execution of the notice effect. The value of the automatic repeated hit counter for counting the number of times that the operation is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 (the number of automatic repeated hits), and the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 The long press operation is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32. The value of the determination timer hold for measuring between, and ends the announcement effect process is set to "0" respectively (S339, S340, S341).

  In this embodiment, the number of times the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are operated (number of times of repeated hits) and the length of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are counted. Although an example in which an automatic repeated hit counter for counting the number of times that the pressing operation is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 (the number of automatic repeated hits) is individually provided is shown, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the automatic repeated hit count may be added to the repeated hit count counter, and the automatic repeated hit count counter may not be provided.

  In S331, when the flag for executing the notice effect is set, the process proceeds to S342, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect process timer for changing the process of the notice effect. Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period is decremented by 1 (S343). When the notice effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0) (S344; Y), the notice effect executing flag is cleared and the notice effect process ends (S356).

  When the notice effect period timer has not timed out (S344; N), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the notice effect process timer has timed out (S345). If the notice effect process timer has timed out, the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched (S346). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set of the notice effect process timer setting value set in the notice effect process table in the process timer (S347). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) based on display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the next notice effect process data set thereafter Is changed (S348a), and the process proceeds to S349.

  When the notice effect process timer has not timed out (S345; N), display control execution data, LED control execution data, and sound control execution included in the notice effect process data corresponding to the notice effect process timer being executed. Based on the data, operation unit control execution data, and the like, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed (S348b), and the process proceeds to S349.

  In S349, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the operation promotion image display start timing. When it is the promotion image display timing (S349; Y), the display of the image of the first push button 31B as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is started, and the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits on the effect display device 5 is started. Then, the process proceeds to S352. If it is not the operation promotion image display start timing (S349; N), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S352 without going through S350 and S351.

  In S352, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is during the push button operation reception period based on the content of the notice effect process data being executed. If it is during the push button operation acceptance period (S352; Y), the process proceeds to S361. If it is not during the push button operation acceptance period (S352; N), it is further based on the content of the notice effect process data being executed. Then, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the image display effect (S353). When it is the start timing of the image display effect (S353; Y), it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the repeated hit counter and the value of the automatic repeated hit counter reaches the number of executions of the image display effect (the meter corresponding to the repeated hit is the final mode) It is determined whether or not it has been updated to (full tank) (S354).

  When the sum of the value of the repeated hit counter and the value of the automatic repeated hit counter reaches the number of executions of the image display effect (S354; Y), the display of the image corresponding to the effect type is started on the effect display device 5. The notice effect processing is terminated (S355).

  If it is not the timing for starting the image display effect (S353; N), or if the sum of the value of the counter for the number of repeated hits and the value of the automatic repeat count counter has not reached the number of times for the image display effect (S354; N), execute S355. The notice effect processing is finished without. In the present embodiment, when the operation acceptance period of the push button ends, if the meter corresponding to repeated hits is in the final mode, an example in which an image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 5 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is during the push button operation acceptance period, if the meter corresponding to repeated hits is in the final form, the effect display device 5 is rendered without waiting for the end of the push button operation acceptance period. An image corresponding to the type may be displayed.

  In S361, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an operation on the first push button 31B. When there is an operation of the first push button 31B (S361; Y), the button LED emission process (S362) for causing the first push button 31B to emit light, and the vibration motor 37 to vibrate the first push button 31B. A vibration motor drive process (S363) for driving (vibrating) is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, when the first push button 31B is operated during the push button operation acceptance period regardless of whether it is long-pressed or repeatedly hit, the first push button 31B emits light and vibrates during the operation period. However, when the operation of the first push button 31B is interrupted, the light emission and vibration of the first push button 31B are stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button is accepted. During the period, the light emission mode and the vibration mode of the first push button 31B may differ depending on whether or not the first push button 31B is operated.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a first push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the first push button 31B is long pressed is set (S364). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S364; Y), the process proceeds to S368. If the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S364; N), the number of repeated hits The counter value is incremented by 1 (S365), the first push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S368 (S366).

  If it is determined in S361 that the first push button is not operated (S361; N), if the first push button long press determination flag is set, the first push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and proceed to S368 (S367).

  In S368, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second push button 32 is operated. If there is an operation on the second push button 32 (S368; Y), whether or not the second push button long press determining flag for determining whether or not the second push button 32 is long pressed is set. Is determined (S369). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S369; Y), the process proceeds to S373. If the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S369; N), the number of repeated hits The counter value is incremented by 1 (S370), the second push button long-pressing determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S373 (S371).

  If it is determined in S368 that the second push button is not operated (S368; N), if the second push button long press determination flag is set, the second push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and advance to S373 (S372).

  In S373, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. If both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S373; Y), the process proceeds to S391, where the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long determination flag When both the push button long press determination flag is not set, or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S373; N) ) Further determines whether or not the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374).

  If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374; Y), the process proceeds to S376, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S374; N), further It is determined whether the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375; Y), the process proceeds to S382, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S375; N), the notice effect The process ends.

  In S376, the effect control CPU 120 increments the long press determination timer by 1 based on the fact that the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374; Y) (S376), and the value of the long press determination timer It is determined whether or not the automatic continuous hit determination value for determining the long push operation of the first push button 31B as the operation of the first push button 31B has been reached (S377). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value (S377; Y), a first push button automatic continuous hitting flag indicating that the first push button is being automatically pressed is set (S378). Then, it is determined whether or not a second push button automatic continuous hitting flag indicating that the second push button is being automatically pressed is set (S379).

  When the second push button automatic continuous hitting flag is set (S379; Y), that is, when the second push button 32 is already in automatic continuous hit, the automatic push of the first push button 31B is further started. In this case, the second push button automatic continuous hitting flag is cleared (S380), the value of the automatic repeated hit count counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to S393 (S381). If the second push button automatic continuous hitting flag is not set (S379; N), the process proceeds to S393 without going through S380 and S381.

  In S382, the effect control CPU 120 increments the long press determination timer by 1 based on the fact that the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375; Y) (S382), and the long press determination timer. It is determined whether or not the value is an automatic continuous hit determination value that considers the long push operation of the second push button 32 as the operation of the second push button 32 (S383). It should be noted that the long press determination timer for adding +1 in S382 (the long press determination timer for determining the long press of the second push button 32) determines the long press determination timer for adding +1 in S376 (the long press of the first push button 31B). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the long push determination timer and the second push button for determining the long push of the first push button 31B. The long press determination timer for determining 32 long presses may be a different long press determination timer.

  When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value (S383; Y), a second push button automatic continuous hitting flag indicating that the second push button is being automatically pressed is set (S384). Then, it is determined whether or not a first push button automatic continuous hitting flag indicating that the first push button is being automatically pressed is set (S385).

  When the first push button automatic continuous hitting flag is set (S385; Y), that is, when the first push button 31B is already in automatic continuous hit, the automatic push of the second push button 32 is further started. In this case, the first push button automatic continuous hitting flag is cleared (S386), the value of the automatic repeated hit count counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to S393 (S387). If the first push button automatic continuous hitting flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387.

  In S377 and S383, when the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic continuous hit determination value, the notice effect process is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, the long push of the first push button 31B and the long push of the second push button 32 are determined using the long press determination timer, and the automatic continuous hitting is established using the long press determination timer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the long push of the first push button 31B or the second push button 31B is used. Different timers may be used for the timer for determining the long press of the push button 32 and the timer for determining the automatic continuous hit after determining the establishment of the automatic continuous hit based on the long press.

  In S391, the effect control CPU 120 sets the long push determination timer based on the fact that both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S373; Y). The value is incremented by +1, and the value of the long press determination timer is an automatic repeated hit determination in which the long press operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. It is determined whether or not the value has been reached (S392). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; Y), after executing one of S381 and S387, the value of the long press determination timer is set to “0” (S393), The value of the automatic repeated hit counter is incremented by 1 (S394), and the process proceeds to S395. When the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic repeated hit determination value (S392; N), the process proceeds to S395 without passing through S393 and S394.

  When the first push button automatic continuous hitting flag is set (S385; Y), that is, when the first push button 31B is already in automatic continuous hit, the automatic push of the second push button 32 is further started. In this case, the first push button automatic continuous hitting flag is cleared (S386), the value of the automatic repeated hit count counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to S393 (S387). If the first push button automatic continuous hitting flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387. Then, in S395, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits according to the sum of the repeated hit count counter and the automatic repeated hit count counter, and ends the notice effect processing.

  That is, in the notice effect of the present embodiment, when the automatic push of the first push button 31B is started in a state where the value of the automatic continuous strike counter is added based on the automatic push of the second push button 32, The value of the automatic repeated hit counter added based on the automatic push of the second push button 32 becomes invalid, and the value of the automatic repeat hit counter is added again based on the automatic repeated hit of the first push button 31B.

  In addition, when the automatic push of the second push button 32 is started in a state where the value of the automatic repeated strike counter is added based on the automatic push of the first push button 31B, the automatic push of the first push button 31B is started. The value of the automatic repeated hit counter added based on the above becomes invalid, and the value of the automatic repeated hit counter is added again based on the automatic repeated hit of the second push button 32.

  Further, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are simultaneously pressed for a long time, the number of automatic repeated hits is the same as when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is pressed for a long time. The counter value is added. On the other hand, when the player repeatedly executes (operates repeatedly) both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the first push button 31B is repeatedly operated and the second push button 32 is operated. Based on both repetitions, the value of the counter for the number of repeated hits is added.

  That is, in the notice effect of the present embodiment, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are both pressed at the same time, one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is long pressed. When the player repeatedly executes the operations of both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 (continuously hits) at the same speed as the case where the player The meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated faster than when one operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is repeatedly executed (struck repeatedly). When the player repeatedly executes both operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the player repeatedly hits the second push button 32 with the speed at which the player pushes the first push button 31B repeatedly. It depends on the speed. When the operations of both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are repeatedly executed (struck repeatedly), the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are detected during the same interruption. In the case where it is determined, the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 may be determined that the push button is operated once or that the push button is not operated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the cut-in effect process. In the cut-in effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cut-in effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the cut-in effect is started (S501).

  If the cut-in effect execution flag is not set (S501; N), in S502, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the cut-in effect start wait timer by -1. The cut-in effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the cut-in effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the cut-in effect start waiting timer has not timed out (S503; N), the process ends. When the cut-in effect start waiting timer is timed out, that is, when it is the start timing of the cut-in effect (S503; Y), the process proceeds to S504.

  In step S504, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notice effect executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S505).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads and sets the cut-in effect process table corresponding to the cut-in effect to be executed (cut-in effect A, cut-in effect B) (S506), and then process data of the selected process table. 1 starts a cut-in effect process timer (S507). In the present embodiment, a cut-in effect process table corresponding to all combinations of cut-in effects (cut-in effect A and cut-in effect B) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  The effect control CPU 120 then follows the contents of the first process data 1 of the set cut-in effect process table (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Control of effect device (effect display device 5 as effect component, game effect LED 9 as effect component and speakers 8L and 8R as effect component, stick controller 31A, first push button 31B, second push button 32) Is started (S508).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 includes an image of the first push button 31B and a message that prompts the player to operate the first push button (for example, “Press!” Shown in FIG. 28D). The display of the operation promotion image is started on the effect display device 5 (S509), and the cut-in effect process is ended.

  If the cut-in effect execution flag is set in S501, the process proceeds to S510, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect process timer for changing the process of the cut-in effect. . Then, the value of the cut-in effect period timer for timing the end of the cut-in effect period is decremented by 1 (S511). If the cut-in effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0) (S512; Y), if the image of the first push button B or the cut-in image is being displayed, the image of the first push button 31B. The display of the cut-in image is ended (S520), the cut-in effect execution flag is cleared, and the notice effect process is ended (S521).

  When the cut-in effect period timer has not timed out (S512; N), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the cut-in effect process timer has timed out (S513). If the cut-in effect process timer has timed out, the cut-in effect process data for the cut-in effect is switched (S514). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set cut-in effect process timer setting value in the cut-in effect process table in the process timer (S515). Further, the control for the effect device (effect parts) is performed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the cut-in effect process data set next. The state is changed (S515a), and the process proceeds to S516.

  When the cut-in effect process timer has not timed out (S513; N), display control execution data, LED control execution data included in the cut-in effect process data corresponding to the cut-in effect process timer being executed, Based on the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, etc., the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed (S515b), and the process proceeds to S516.

  In S516, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B after reaching. When it is not during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B after the reach (S516; N), the cut-in effect process is finished, and when it is during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B after the reach (S516; Y) Determines whether or not the first push button 31B is operated (S517). When there is no operation of the first push button 31B (S517; N), the cut-in effect process is terminated, and when there is an operation of the first push button 31B (S517; Y), the first push button in the effect display device 5 The display of the image of 31B is ended (S518), and the display of the cut-in image (cut-in image A or cut-in image B) corresponding to the type of effect of the cut-in effect is started on the effect display device 5, and the cut-in effect is produced. The process ends (S519).

  Thus, in the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, unlike the aforementioned notice effect, the effect proceeds only in response to the operation of the first push button 31B (displays a cut-in image). Even if the operation of the second push button 32 is received, the effect does not proceed (a cut-in image is not displayed).

  In the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, when the player operates the first push button 31B during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B, the cut-in image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 5. Is displayed, but the game effect LED 9 does not emit light and the vibration motor 37 is not driven (vibrated). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first push in the cut-in effect is illustrated. In response to the operation of the first push button 31B by the player during the operation reception period of the button 31B, the display of the cut-in image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 5 and the light emission of the game effect LED 9 and the vibration motor 37 are displayed. You may provide the case where a drive (vibration) is performed. Further, the light emission mode of the game effect LED 9 may be different from the drive (vibration) mode of the vibration motor 37 according to the cut-in image displayed on the effect display device 5.

  Further, the cut-in effect of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which the cut-in image is not displayed on the effect display device 5 unless the player operates the first push button 31B during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cut-in effect can be achieved even if the player does not operate the first push button 31B during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B. A cut-in image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 based on the end of the 31B operation acceptance period. Furthermore, when the player does not operate the first push button 31B during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B as described above, the effect display is based on the end of the operation reception period of the first push button 31B. The device 5 may display a cut-in image with the lowest expected degree of big hit (cut-in image A in this embodiment).

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit display process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (S401). If the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S404, and if the jackpot start designation command reception flag is not set (S401; N), the jackpot notification image is already being displayed. It is determined whether or not there is (S402). If the jackpot notification image is already being displayed (S402; Y), the jackpot display processing is terminated, and if the jackpot notification image is not being displayed (S402; N), the effect display device 5 displays the jackpot notification image. And the jackpot display process is terminated (S403).

  In step S404, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the jackpot type is “probability change A” or “non-probability change” in which the big hit type is 16 rounds. When the jackpot type is “probability variation B”, which is a big hit of five rounds (S404; N), the jackpot display process is terminated, and “probability variation A” or “non-probability” is determined. "(S404; Y), it is further determined whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot is" probability change A "(S405).

  When the big hit type is “probability change A” (S405; Y), execution of the probability change notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is determined and stored as the notification effect, and the process proceeds to S408 (S406). If the big hit type is “non-probable change” (S405; N), execution of the non-probable change notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is determined and stored as the notification effect, and the process proceeds to S408 (S407).

  In S408, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing, and ends the big win display process.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the probability change notification effect is an image of the first push button 31B and a message (for example, prompting the player to operate the first push button multiple times (continuous hitting)). An operation promotion image including “Sequential Strike!” Shown in FIG. 29B) and a repetitive strike corresponding meter are displayed on the effect display device 5, and repetitive strikes are performed according to the number of repetitive strikes of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 The repeated hitting effect that increases the display amount of the corresponding meter is executed in the first half, and the probability change control is executed after the big hit game is finished in response to the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 being repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times during the repeated hitting effect. This is an effect of executing an image display effect in which the probability change notification image for informing the display is displayed on the effect display device 5 in the second half.

  Further, the non-probability change notification effect is an image of the first push button 31B and a message for prompting the player to operate the first push button (continuous hit) (for example, “continuous hit!” Shown in FIG. 30B). ) Are displayed on the effect display device 5, and the first half of the repetitive strike effect is to increase the display amount of the repetitive strike meter according to the number of times of the first push button 31 </ b> B or the second push button 32. When the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times during the continuous hit effect, a non-probable change notification image is displayed for notifying that the probability change control is not executed after the big hit game ends. This is an effect of executing the image display effect displayed on the device 5 in the latter half.

  16 to 18 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the big hit game processing. In the big hit game processing, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the designation command reception flag after the big winning opening is set (S411). If the designated command reception flag is set after the big winning opening is opened (S411; Y), whether or not the finished round is the final round, that is, the jackpot type of the jackpot game is “probability change A” or “non- If it is “probable change”, it is determined whether or not the designated command after opening the big winning opening is a command indicating the 16th round. If the big hit type of the big winning game is “probable change B”, the big winning opening is opened. It is determined whether or not the subsequent designation command is a command indicating the fifth round (S433).

  If the finished round is the final round (S433; Y), the designated command reception flag is cleared after opening the big prize opening (S434), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process. To finish the big hit game processing. If the finished round is not the final round (S433; N), the big hit game processing is terminated without going through S434 and S435.

  If the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is not set in S411 (S411; N), it is determined whether or not the designation command reception flag during opening of the big prize opening is set (S412). If the special winning opening open designated command reception flag is not set (S412; N), the process proceeds to S422, and if the special winning opening open designated command reception flag is set (S412; Y), the notification effect. It is determined whether or not it is an execution round (S413). In the present embodiment, the execution round of the notification effect is the sixth round, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the round for executing the notification effect is any round of 1 to 16 rounds. There may be a lottery game for each jackpot game.

  When it is not the execution round of the notification effect (S413; N), the round effect process table corresponding to the round is set (S414), and the round exercise process timer is started to end the big hit game process (S415). . If it is the execution round of the notification effect (S413; Y), it is determined whether or not the execution of the probability change notification effect is determined (S416).

  If there is a decision to execute the probability change notification effect (S416; Y), that is, if the jackpot big hit type is “probability change A”, the process table for probability change notification effect is set as a round effect and the process proceeds to S419 ( S417). Further, when there is no decision to execute the probability change notification effect (S416; N), that is, when the jackpot big hit type is “non-probability change”, a process table for non-probability change notification effect as a round effect is set. The process proceeds to S419 (S418).

  In S419, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the repeated hit counter, the value of the automatic repeated hit counter, and the value of the long press determination timer to “0”, respectively, and finishes the big hit game processing (S419, S420, S421).

  In S422, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the round effect process timer by -1 based on the fact that the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is not set (S412; N). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the round production process timer has expired (S423). If the round effect process timer has timed out (S423; Y), the process data for round effect is switched (S424). That is, by setting the process timer setting value set next in the round effect process table in the round effect process timer, the round effect process timer is started again (S425). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next (S426a). On the other hand, when the round production process timer has not timed out (S423; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the round production process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation) The production device (production component) is controlled according to the section control data (S426b).

  After the execution of S426a or S426b, the effect control CPU 120 and the image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button multiple times (sequential hits) (for example, FIG. 29B) It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image including “Successive Strike!” Shown in FIG. When it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S427; Y), the image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button a plurality of times (continuous hitting) (for example, FIG. The display of the operation promoting image including “continuous hitting!” Shown in FIG. 29B and the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting is started on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S430 (S428, S429). If it is not the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S427; N), the process proceeds to S430 without executing S428 and S429.

  In S430, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the push buttons (the first push button 31B and the second push button 32) is being accepted. If it is not during the push button operation acceptance period (S430; N), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431). When it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431; Y), display of an image (probability change notification image or non-probability change notification image) corresponding to the effect type of the image display effect is started on the effect display device 5 and a big hit game is being played The process ends (S432), and when it is not the start timing of the image display effect (S431; N), the big hit game effect is ended without going through S432.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which an image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 5 when the push button operation acceptance period ends is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if it is during the push button operation acceptance period, if the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is in the final mode, the image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 5 without waiting for the end of the push button operation acceptance period. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is received in the sixth round during the big hit game, and an image (probability change notification image or non-probability change notification image) according to the production type is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The operation of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 and the display of an image according to the effect type May be executed in different rounds.

  When the push button operation acceptance period is in S430 (S430; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first push button 31B is operated (S441). When there is an operation of the first push button 31B (S441; Y), the button LED emission process (S442) for causing the first push button 31B to emit light, and the vibration motor 37 to vibrate the first push button 31B. A vibration motor drive process (S443) for driving (vibrating) is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, when the first push button 31B is operated during the push button operation acceptance period regardless of whether it is long-pressed or repeatedly hit, the first push button 31B emits light and vibrates during the operation period. However, when the operation of the first push button 31B is interrupted, the light emission and vibration of the first push button 31B are stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button is accepted. During the period, the light emission mode and the vibration mode of the first push button 31B may differ depending on whether or not the first push button 31B is operated.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a first push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the first push button 31B is long pressed is set (S444). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S444; Y), the process proceeds to S448. If the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S444; N), the number of repeated hits The counter value is incremented by 1 (S445), and the first push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S448 (S446).

  In S <b> 448, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second push button 32 is operated. When there is an operation of the second push button 32 (S448; Y), the button LED emission process (S442) for causing the first push button 31B to emit light, and the vibration motor 37 to vibrate the first push button 31B. A vibration motor drive process (S443) for driving (vibrating) is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not a first push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the first push button 31B is long pressed is set (S444). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S444; Y), the process proceeds to S448. If the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S444; N), the number of repeated hits The counter value is incremented by 1 (S445), and the first push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S448 (S446).

  If it is determined in S441 that the first push button is not operated (S441; N), if the first push button long press determination flag is set, the first push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and advance to S448 (S447).

  In S <b> 448, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second push button 32 is operated. If there is an operation on the second push button 32 (S448; Y), whether or not the second push button long press determining flag for determining whether or not the second push button 32 is long pressed is set. Is determined (S449). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S449; Y), the process proceeds to S453, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S449; N), the number of repeated hits The counter value is incremented by 1 (S450), the second push button long-pressing determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S453 (S451).

  If it is determined in S448 that the second push button is not operated (S448; N), if the second push button long press determination flag is set, the second push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and advance to S453 (S452).

  In S453, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. If both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S453; Y), the process proceeds to S461, and the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long determination flag When both the push button long press determination flag is not set, or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S453; N) ) Further determines whether or not the first push button long press determination flag is set (S454).

  If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S454; Y), the process proceeds to S456, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S454; N), further It is determined whether or not the second push button long press determining flag is set (S455). When the second push button long press determination flag is set (S455; Y), the process proceeds to S456, and when the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S455; N), the big hit game The medium production process ends.

  In S456, the CPU 120 for effect control has the first push button long press determination flag set (S454; Y) or the second push button long press determination flag has been set (S455; Y). Based on the above, the long press determination timer is incremented by 1 (S456), and it is determined whether or not the value of the long press determination timer has become the automatic continuous hit determination value (S457). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value (S457; Y), the process proceeds to S463. When the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic repeated hit determination value (S457; N), the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  In S461, the effect control CPU 120 sets the long push determination timer based on the fact that both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S453; Y). The value is incremented by +1, and the value of the long press determination timer is an automatic repeated hit determination in which the long press operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. It is determined whether or not the value has been reached (S462). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value in S457 or S462 (S462 or S457; Y), the value of the long press determination timer is set to “0” (S463), and the automatic repeated hit count counter Is incremented by 1 (S464), and the process proceeds to S465. If the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic continuous hit determination value in S462 (S392; N), the process proceeds to S465 without passing through S463 and S464. It should be noted that the long press determination timer for adding +1 in S461 (the long press determination timer for determining that both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are pressed long) is the long press determination for adding +1 in S456. Although it is the same timer as the timer (the long press determination timer for determining the long press of only one of the first push button 31B and the 21st push button 32), the present invention is not limited to this. A long press determination timer for determining that both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 have been pressed long, and a long press only for one of the first push button 31B and the 21st push button 32 are determined. The long press determination timer may be a different long press determination timer.

  Then, in S465, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits in accordance with the sum of the repeated hit count counter and the automatic repeated hit count counter, and ends the notice effect processing.

  That is, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, when the automatic push of the first push button 31B is started in a state where the value of the automatic continuous strike counter is added based on the automatic push of the second push button 32, The value of the automatic repeated hit counter added based on the automatic push of the second push button 32 is taken over by the automatic push of the first push button 31B.

  In addition, when the automatic push of the second push button 32 is started in a state where the value of the automatic repeated strike counter is added based on the automatic push of the first push button 31B, the automatic push of the first push button 31B is started. The value of the automatic repeated hit counter added based on the above is taken over by the automatic repeated hit of the second push button 32.

  Further, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are simultaneously pressed for a long time, the number of automatic repeated hits is the same as when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is pressed for a long time. The counter value is added. On the other hand, when the player repeatedly executes (operates repeatedly) both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the first push button 31B is repeatedly operated and the second push button 32 is operated. Based on both repetitions, the value of the counter for the number of repeated hits is added.

  That is, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are simultaneously long pressed, one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is long pressed. When the player repeatedly executes the operations of both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 (continuously hits) at the same speed as the case where the player The meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated faster than when one operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is repeatedly executed (struck repeatedly). When the player repeatedly executes the operations of both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the speed at which the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B and the speed at which the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit. Depending on the size.

  As described above, in the notice effect and the notice effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (A), 20 (B), 23 (A), and 23 (B), the player pushes the push button. When only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button is repeatedly hit during the operation acceptance period, the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated every time the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is operated. Eventually, the meter corresponding to repeated hits becomes full (final mode). Also, as shown in FIGS. 19A, 20C, and 23C, the player repeatedly strikes both the first push button 31B and the second push button during the push button operation reception period. In this case, since the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated every time the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is operated, the player can change the first push button 31B and the second push button 31B during the push button operation reception period. The meter corresponding to repeated hits becomes full (final mode) faster than when only one of the two push buttons is repeatedly hit.

  In the notice effect and the notice effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21A, 21B, 24A, and 24B, the player is in the push button operation acceptance period. In the case where only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button is pressed for a long time, if the automatic continuous hit is established based on the long press of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32, the first push button 31B or On the condition that the long push of the second push button 32 is continued, the display of the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is gradually updated, and the player starts the long push of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32. Based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, the long press period L1 shown in FIGS. 21 (A), 21 (B), 24 (A), and 24 (B)), the meter corresponding to repeated hits is finally satisfied. T To become (final aspect).

  Further, in the notice effect and the notice effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A), 22 (A), and 25 (A), the player pushes the first push during the push button operation acceptance period. When both the button 31B and the second push button are pressed and held for the same period as when the player presses and holds only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button during the push button operation reception period. The display of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting is gradually updated on the condition that both the first push button 31B and the second push button are continuously pressed while the automatic hitting is established, and the player pushes the first push A predetermined period (for example, the long pressing period L1 shown in FIGS. 22A and 25A) has elapsed since the long pressing of both the button 31B and the second push button 32 is started. Finally barrage corresponding meter is full (final aspect) based. That is, in the notice effect and the notice effect of the present embodiment, when the player presses and holds both the first push button 31B and the second push button during the push button operation reception period, the player pushes the push button. It is assumed that one of the first push button 31B and the second push button is pressed for a long time during the operation acceptance period, and the player pushes the first push button 31B and the second push during the push button operation acceptance period. In addition to executing the automatic continuous hit determination at the same speed as when one of the buttons is pressed and held long, the player can select either the first push button 31B or the second push button during the push button operation reception period. The meter for continuous hitting is updated to the full tank (final mode) at the same speed as when one is long pressed.

  In the notice effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is long pressed, the other long press is executed (FIG. 22 ( B) shows an example in which the second push button 32 is long-pressed after the first push button 31B is long-pressed.) When switching to the other long press before the automatic continuous hit is established by one long press, The determination of the automatic continuous hit is redone. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and 22 (B), after the automatic continuous hitting according to the long press of one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the other long press is performed. When switching to the execution of automatic continuous hits corresponding to the first push button 31B and the second push button, the value of the automatic continuous hit count counter is reset to “0” when the long-press target push button is switched. 32 during the period in which either one of them is long pressed (long pressing period L2 shown in FIG. 22B; L1> L2) and the period in which the other is long pressed (in FIG. 22B). Long press period L3; L1> L3) and the number of automatic continuous hits in the predetermined period (long press period L1) even if the sum of the automatic continuous hits is reached (final mode) It will not be updated.

  However, in the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is pressed long, the other long press is executed (FIG. 19). 25 (B) shows an example in which the second push button 32 is long-pressed after the first push button 31B is long-pressed), when switching to the other long press before the automatic continuous hit is established by one long press, It is now possible to take over the determination of automatic hits by pressing. Further, as shown in FIG. 19A and FIG. 25B, after the automatic continuous hit according to the long press of either the first push button 31B or the second push button 32, the other long press When switching to the execution of automatic continuous hits corresponding to the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the value of the automatic continuous hit count counter is not reset to “0” even if the long-press target push button is switched. The number of automatic continuous hits in the period during which either one of them is long pressed (long pressing period L2 shown in FIG. 22B) and the period during which the other is long pressed (long pressing period L3 shown in FIG. 22B) When the sum of the number of times of automatic hits in the number reaches the number of times of automatic hits in a predetermined period (long press period L1), the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated to full (final mode).

  In addition, if the meter corresponding to repeated hits in the notification effect is a meter that is updated to a full tank (final mode) by a specific number of times (for example, 20 times) of the push button 31B or the second push button 32 or an automatic continuous number of times of the specific number of times Since the first continuous hit is counted at the timing when the long push of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is started, one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is kept in the long push period L2. If you press and hold the other button for a long time period L3 and then press the other button for a long time period L3, it is more automatic than if you press and hold only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 for a long time period L1. The meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated to a full tank (final mode) at an earlier timing for repeated hits.

  Further, when attention is paid to the case where the player operates the first push button 31B and the case where the second push button 32 is operated during each production, as shown in FIG. When the push button 31B is operated, since the first push button 31B includes the button LED 36 and the vibration motor 37, the button LED 36 emits light and vibrates when the vibration motor 37 is driven. On the other hand, when the second push button 32 is operated by the player, the second push button 32 does not include a member corresponding to the button LED 36 and the vibration motor 37, and therefore does not emit light or vibrate. That is, when the vibration motor 37 vibrates by its own drive, the player can strongly sense the vibration of the vibration motor 37 by operating the first push button 31B, while the vibration of the vibration motor 37 Is partly transmitted to the second push button 32 through the gaming machine frame 3, so that the player operates the first push button 31 </ b> B to vibrate the vibration motor 37 by operating the second push button 32. It can be perceived weaker than the case.

  However, the same determination value (automatic hitting determination value) is used when the player pushes the first push button 31B for a long time and when the second push button is pressed for a long time. The interval (long-press determination interval) at which auto-strike is established is the same when the push button 31B is pressed for a long time and when the second push button is pressed for a long time (for example, 0.2 seconds shown in FIG. 19B). ).

  That is, as described above, after the player presses the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval in the notice effect, the long press determination interval. When the second push button 32 is pressed for a longer second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the total of the first period and the second period has reached the long press determination interval. However, the automatic repeated hitting is not executed, and the display mode of the repeated hitting meter is not updated.

  On the other hand, after the player pushes the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval in the notification effect, the first time shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button 32 is pressed and held for two periods (for example, 0.05 seconds), the sum of the first period and the second period reaches the long press determination interval. Continuous hitting is executed, and the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting is updated.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), the form in which the long press determination can be taken over in the notification effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the notification effect, the takeover of the long press determination may be invalidated in the same manner as the notice effect. Further, in this embodiment, the first period in the present invention is 0.15 seconds and the second period is 0.05 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first period and the second period may be the same length period.

  Next, each effect aspect of the notice effect, the cut-in effect, and the notification effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the effect mode of the notice effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B), when the notice effect start timing is reached during the change of the effect symbol, the effect display device 5 performs the first push. Along with the image of the button 31 </ b> B and the message “continuous hitting!”, The display of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting is started. Then, when the player hits the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 in a state where the image of the first push button 31B, the message of “continuous hitting!”, And the meter corresponding to repeated hitting are displayed, FIG. As shown in (), the display of the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is gradually updated.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 26 (D) and 26 (E), the meter for continuous hits is updated to the final mode (full tank) based on the continuous hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 by the player. That is, when the number of consecutive hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 by the player reaches the number of executions of the image display effect, the effect display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the notice effect type (image in the image display effect). A or image B) is displayed. By recognizing the images displayed in response to repeated hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the player can recognize the rate at which the variation display result is a big hit (the big hit expectation). It has become.

  As described above, in the notice effect in the present embodiment, even if the player presses and holds the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 for a long time, the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated to the final mode by automatic repeated hits. Although it is possible to display an image according to the notice effect type on the effect display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to 27 (E), the continuous hit meter is updated to the final mode. If the push button that the player presses for a long time is changed before, the display mode of the continuous hitting meter is returned to the first display mode (initial mode), and the updating of the continuous hitting meter is performed again by automatic continuous hitting.

  Next, the cut-in effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 28 (A) to 28 (C), when the effect design is a combination indicating reach during the variation display, if the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern, the super reach production is started. The Then, at the start timing of the cut-in effect during the super reach effect, the display of the image of the first push button 31B and the message “Press!” Is started on the effect display device 5, as shown in FIG. The Then, when the player operates (presses) the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 in a state where the image of the first push button 31B and the message “Press!” Are displayed, FIG. ) And FIG. 28F, an image (cut-in image A or cut-in image B) corresponding to the effect type of the cut-in effect is displayed on the effect display device 5. The player can recognize the ratio (the jackpot expectation) that the variation display result is a big hit by recognizing the cut-in image displayed in response to the operation of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32. It is like that. Then, after the display of the image corresponding to the effect type of the cut-in effect, it is notified that the variable display result is a big hit or miss as the effect result of the super reach effect.

  Next, the notification effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), when the sixth round is started during the big hit game, the first push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5 from the timing of the notification effect of the sixth round. The display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is started together with the image of “No. Then, when the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 in a state where the image of the first push button 31B, the message “continuous hitting!”, And the meter corresponding to repeated hitting are displayed, FIG. As shown in (), the display of the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is gradually updated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29D and FIG. 29E, when the acceptance of the push button operation is finished, whether or not the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits has been updated to the final mode (full tank), that is, the game Regardless of the number of times the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit by a person, if the big hit type is “probable change A”, the probable change notification image is displayed on the effect display device 5, and If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the non-probable change notification image is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  As described above, in the notification effect in the present embodiment, even if the player presses and holds the first push button 31B or the second push button 32, the meter corresponding to the repeated hit is updated to the final mode by the automatic repeated hit. However, as shown in FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (F), when the push button that the player presses long before the meter for continuous hitting is updated to the final mode, The mode of the continuous hitting meter does not return to the initially displayed mode (initial mode), but the mode at the timing when the push button that the engineer presses is changed is taken over, and the continuous hitting meter is continuously updated by automatic continuous hitting. The

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the advance notice effect and the notice effect, the player repeatedly hits by automatic repeated hitting based on long press of both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. When updating the display mode of the corresponding meter, and when updating the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting by automatic continuous hitting based on the player pressing and holding only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 In FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, regardless of whether both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are long pressed or only one is long pressed, Since the value of the auto-attack counter is always incremented by 1 every interrupt, the player can use the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 to A player when you press towards the long update speed of barrage corresponding meter in the case of pressing only one of the heads of the first push-button 31B and the second push button 32 are the same.

  On the other hand, when the player updates both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 to update the display mode of the continuous hit meter, the player pushes the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. In the case where the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by repeatedly hitting only one of these, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 17, the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push are always performed every interrupt. Since the value of the counter of the number of consecutive hits is incremented by 1 according to the operation of the button 32, the player pushes both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 and the player pushes the first push button 31B. In the case where only one of the first push button 32 and the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit, both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 If it is possible to quickly update the barrage corresponding meter in the case of continuous hits. As described above, in this embodiment, the renewal speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits varies depending on whether the player's operation detected by the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is repeated hits or long presses. It is possible to improve the effect of the notice effect and the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, when the player presses both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 for a long time, and when the player holds only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 for a long time. Although the case where the renewal speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is made the same in the case of pressing is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player pushes the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 The renewal speed of the meter for continuous hitting may be different between the case where both of the buttons are long pressed and the case where the player presses and holds only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player repeatedly strikes both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, and the player strikes only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 continuously. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can change both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. The update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits may be the same in the case of repeated hits and in the case where the player hits only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 repeatedly.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player presses both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 for a long time, and when the player holds only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 for a long time. In the case of pushing, the renewal “speed” of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting is made the same, and when the player hits both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 repeatedly, and when the player hits the first push button 31B. Although the case where only one of the second push buttons 32 is repeatedly hit and the update “speed” of the meter corresponding to the hit is different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player A case where both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are pressed for a long time and a case where the player presses only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 for a long time. The “speed” until the images (image A and image B in the notice effect, probability change notification image and non-probability change notification image in the notification effect) are displayed on the effect display device 5 is the same, and the player pushes the first push button 31B. When the player repeatedly strikes both the first push button 32 and the player repeatedly strikes only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, an image (image in the notice effect) is displayed on the effect display device 5. The “rapidity” until A, the image B, the probability variation notification image or the non-probability variation notification image in the notification effect) is displayed may be varied. In other words, in the “fastness” in the present invention, in addition to “speed (update speed)” in which the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is updated by the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the first push button 31B and the second push button 31B 2 “Speed” (period until image display) until an image (image A or image B in the notice effect, probability change notification image or non-probability change notification image in the notification effect) is displayed on the effect display device 5 by the operation of the push button 32 )"It is included.

  Further, in the notice effect and the notice effect, when the player long presses only the first push button 31B and when only the second push button 32 is long pressed, as shown in FIG. Since the interval (long-press determination interval) at which both are established is the same as 0.2 seconds, the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by automatic repeated hits based on the player pressing and holding only the first push button 31B. Since the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same between the case of updating and the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits based on the automatic repeated hitting based on the player pressing and holding only the second push button 32, the advance notice The effect and the notification effect can be easily understood by the player, and the effect of the notice effect and the notification effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same when the player presses and holds only the first push button 31B and when only the second push button 32 is pressed and pressed is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the renewal speed of the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is determined when the player presses and holds only the first push button 31B for a long time and when only the second push button 32 is pressed for a long time. May be different.

  In the notice effect, the player presses the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the second press is shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button 32 is pressed for a long period of time (for example, 0.05 seconds), automatic continuous hitting is performed even though the sum of the first period and the second period has reached the long press determination interval. Is not executed and the display mode of the continuous hitting meter is not updated, so it can be easily understood that the update of the display mode of the continuous hitting meter is not started by changing the push button that the player presses and holds, The effect of the notice effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, in the notice effect, the player presses the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the long press determination interval. When the second push button 32 is pressed for a longer second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the long push period of the first push button is not taken over for the long push of the second push button 32. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the player long presses the first push button 31B for a first period shorter than the long press determination interval in the notice effect. When the second push button 32 is pushed for a second period shorter than the long push determination interval, the long push period of the first push button may be taken over for the long push of the second push button 32. There.

  In the notification effect, the player presses the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the second press is shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button 32 is pressed and held for a period of time (for example, 0.05 seconds), automatic continuous hitting is performed according to the sum of the first period and the second period reaching the long press determination interval. Is executed and the display mode of the meter corresponding to continuous hitting is updated, so that the effect of producing the notification effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, in the notification effect, the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the long press determination interval. In the case where the second push button 32 is pressed for a long second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the long push period of the first push button is taken over for the long push of the second push button 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the player has long pressed the first push button 31B for a first period shorter than the long press determination interval in the notification effect, the When the second push button 32 is pushed for a second period shorter than the long push determination interval, the long push period of the first push button is not taken over for the long push of the second push button 32. There.

  Further, in the notice effect and the notification effect of the present embodiment, during the operation reception period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the image of the first push button 31B or the first push button 31B as an operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 5. By displaying a message that prompts the operation (continuous hit) of the first push button 31B, the player can be prompted to operate the first push button 31B, and the effect of the announcement effect and the notification effect can be enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the second push button 32 of the present embodiment is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, whereas the first push button 31B of the present embodiment 2 It is provided on the member that forms the upper plate so that it can be easily seen by the player as compared with the push button 32, that is, the first push button 31B is in the “mode that is easy to operate (operate) for the player”. Since the player is provided, the operation display image including the image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5. Since the player tries to operate the first push button 31B, the player can be prevented from operating the second push button 32, and the game entertainment can be prevented from deteriorating.

  In this embodiment, as the “mode that is easy for the player to operate (manipulate),” the first push button 31B is provided on the member forming the upper plate, so that the player is more than the second push button 32. Although the form that is easily recognized is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “mode that is easy for the player to operate (operate)” includes, for example, the first push among the body parts of the player. The distance from the part (target part) where the button 31B is operated to the position where the first push button 31B is provided is shorter or longer than the distance from the target part to the position where the second push button 32 is provided. Between the target part and the position where the second push button 32 is provided between the target part and the position where the first push button 31B is provided Remote player's operation (operation) that is less obstacles that inhibit, and the like that the first push button 31B is multi hears than the second push button 32.

  In the notice effect and the notification effect of the present embodiment, both the operation of the first push button 31B and the operation of the second push button 32 by the player are effective (the player can use the first push button 31B or the second push button 31B). On the other hand, in the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, only the operation of the first push button 31B by the player is valid, and the operation of the second push button 32 is invalid. Since the cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 5 only when the first push button 31B is operated, the effect of the cut-in image can be improved.

  In the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, the cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 5 only when the player operates the first push button 31B. However, the present invention is limited to this. In the cut-in effect, the cut-in image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 when the player operates the first push button 31B or the second push button. The cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 5 only when the player operates the second push button 32, while the cut-in image is not displayed on the effect display device 5 when the player operates the first push button 31 </ b> B. You may do it.

  Further, the first push button 31B of the present embodiment has a built-in vibration motor 37, and when the first push button 31B is operated in the notice effect or the notification effect, the vibration motor 37 is driven (vibrated). While the first push button 31B vibrates, the vibration motor 37 is not driven (vibrated) when the second push button 32 is operated in the notice effect or the notification effect, so the second push button 32 may vibrate. In other words, since the strength of vibration differs between the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notice effect or the notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, “the vibration intensity is different” means that the first push button 31B vibrates by the drive (vibration) of the built-in vibration motor 37, and the second push button 32 does not vibrate. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration motor 37 is driven (vibrated) according to the operation of the second push button 32, and the vibration by the vibration motor 37 is transmitted to the second push button 32. By transmitting, the second push button 32 may vibrate weaker than the first push button 31B.

  In this embodiment, the first push button 31B includes the vibration motor 37, and the second push button 32 does not include the vibration motor. However, the present invention is not limited to this. While the vibration motor is built in the second push button 32, the vibration motor is not built in the first push button 31B. When the player pushes the second push button 32, the player pushes the first push button 32B. The second push button 32 may vibrate more strongly than when 31B is operated.

  In this embodiment, the first push button 31B includes the vibration motor 37, and the second push button 32 does not include the vibration motor. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A vibration motor may be incorporated in both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. When the vibration motor is incorporated in both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 as described above, the vibration motor incorporated in the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are incorporated. You may make it the vibration intensity of the 1st push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32 differ by varying the performance of a vibration motor.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, if the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is in an operation reception period in the notice effect or the notification effect, the player pushes the first push button 31B or the second push button. Although the form which updates the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by the automatic hitting corresponding to the long press of 32 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a first modification, the first push button 31B or Even in the operation acceptance period of the second push button 32, the operation of the first push button 31B or the operation of the second push button 32 by the player is detected after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the operation acceptance period. In such a case, the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting is not updated to the final mode due to automatic repeated hitting, so that the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hitting is not updated. It may be so. By doing in this way, even during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by the automatic continuous hit by the long push of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 Since the case where the mode is updated toward the final mode and the case where the mode is not updated can be provided, the gaming interest can be improved. If the player detects the operation of the first push button 31B or the operation of the second push button 32 from the start of the operation acceptance period until the predetermined period elapses, it can handle repeated hits by automatic repeated hits as in the above embodiment. What is necessary is just to update the display mode of a meter to the last mode.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 1st push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32 were illustrated as an operation means to which an effect advances by a player operating in a notice effect, a notification effect, and a cut-in effect, this invention Is not limited to this, and in the notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, the player operates the operation means other than the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 such as the stick controller 31A. The production may proceed accordingly.

  In the embodiment, in the notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, the operation display device 5 includes an image of the first push button 31B and a message that prompts the player to operate the first push button. Although the form which displays a promotion image was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and by displaying any one of a plurality of images as an operation promotion image, the jackpot expectation degree or the probability variation control after the jackpot game is performed. The ratio to be executed may be varied. For example, when one of the image of the first push button 31B and the image of the stick controller 31A described above can be displayed as the operation promotion image and the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation promotion image, the first push button 31B is displayed. What is necessary is just to make it the ratio that the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the ratio that the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game is higher than the case where the above image is displayed.

  Furthermore, as a second modification, when the image of the first push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image, an effect that acts on the image of the first push button 31B can be executed, and the operation is performed as an effect result of the effect. By providing a case where the promotion image changes from the image of the first push button 31B to the image of the stick controller 31A, is the action effect executed when the image of the first push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image? Since it is possible to make the player pay attention to it, the production effect can be improved.

  Specifically, in the notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, the image of the first push button 31B is not yet accepted as an operation promotion image before the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B. The image of the first push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5 in a mode (for example, a monochrome image of the first push button 31B), and the effect of the effect is performed on the image of the first push button 31B. The image is changed to the image of the controller 31A. Then, while accepting the operation of the stick controller 31A, a message prompting the player to operate the stick controller 31A (for example, a message such as “Close!”) May be displayed on the effect display device 5.

  That is, in the second modification, as the specific display in the present invention, the first specific display (display of the image of the first push button 31B) and the second specific display (stick controller) as the operation promotion image which is the promotion effect in the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific display in the present invention may be a display other than the operation promotion image that is the promotion effect in the present invention. Good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an operation promotion image including an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B is displayed in the notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect. In addition, although an example in which an operation promotion image including an image of the second push button 32 and a message prompting the player to operate the second push button 32 is not displayed is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of a notice effect, a notification effect, or a cut-in effect, an operation promotion image including an image of the second push button 32 and a message prompting the player to operate the second push button 32 is displayed. May be provided. In this way, in the notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, the operation promotion image including the image of the first push button 31B and the message for prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B, and the first 2 When the image of the push button 32 and the operation promotion image including a message prompting the player to operate the second push button 32 can be displayed, the image of the second push button 32 and the player From the operation promotion image including the message for prompting the operation of the second push button 32 to include the image of the first push button 31B and the message for prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B. Can be displayed smaller, or the volume of sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be reduced along with the operation promotion image. It may be equal to less amount of the light output from the 9 and buttons LED 36.

  That is, in the present invention, as an example of “the first effect relating to the first detection means has a stronger effect intensity than the first effect relating to the second detection means”, the “image of the first push button 31B illustrated in the embodiment” is exemplified. In addition to the form in which the image is displayed while the second push button 32 is not displayed, a form in which the image of the second push button 32 is displayed smaller than the image of the first push button 31B is included. Similarly, as an example of “the second effect relating to the first detection means is stronger than the second effect relating to the second detection means”, the “message for prompting the operation of the first push button 31B illustrated in the embodiment” In addition to the form of displaying but not displaying the message prompting the operation of the second push button 32, “displaying the message prompting the operation of the second push button 32 smaller than the message prompting the first push button 31B” ”Forms. Furthermore, as the effect intensity in the present invention, the size and presence of the image displayed on the effect display device 5, the magnitude and presence of the sound volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the amount of light output from the game effect LED 9 Including the strength and presence of

  In this embodiment, the player advances effects such as a notice effect, a notification effect, and a cut-in effect by continuously hitting or long-pressing the first push button 31B or the second push button 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32, a touch sensor or motion sensor is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the touch sensor Depending on the player's touch mode and the player's motion mode detected by the motion sensor, effects such as a notice effect, a notification effect, and a cut-in effect may be advanced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

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

1 Pachinko machine 5 effect display device 31A stick controller 31B first push button 32 second push button 37 vibration motor 120 effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect based on the fact that a predetermined action for performing a plurality of actions by the player is detected by the detecting means;
With
The detection means includes a first detection means and a second detection means different from the first detection means,
The specific effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed assuming that the predetermined action is executed based on a specific action different from the predetermined action by the player,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be executed with the same speed when the specific action is detected by the first detection means and when the specific action is detected by the second detection means. .

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