JP2019048186A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of effectively utilizing an operation that is performed for period from a notice of an operation method to a notification of an operation start instruction.SOLUTION: In a construction in which, when an operation of operation means according to a predetermined operation method is accepted and an operation performance reflecting the operation of the operation means is carried out, a notification of an operation start instruction is issued after a notification of an operation method is issued and then a time difference is provided, the operation of the operation means at and after the notification of the operation method is received (S1801: Yes), and the received operation of the operation means is reflected on the performance (S1416).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

  Generally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, a player participation type effect configuration may be adopted in which the operation of the operation button by the player is reflected in the effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Specifically, in the operation effect involving the operation of the operation button, the operation method is a single-shot operation effect which is one operation of the operation button within the operation effective period, and a continuous hitting operation which is an intermittent operation of the operation button within the operation effective period There are effects and long press operation effects which are long press operations of the operation button within the operation effective period.

  In this type of gaming machine, when prompting the player to operate the operation button, a time difference may be provided after notification of the operation method of the operation button to notify the operation start instruction of the operation button. For example, after the operating method of the operation button is notified by the message display of “long press on the button and power is lost!”, The operation start instruction of the operation button is notified by the message display of “start!” After a while Be done. Then, after the notification of the operation start instruction, the acceptance of the operation of the operation button becomes effective, the operation of the operation button is accepted on condition that the operation button changes from the non-operation state to the operation state, and the operation is reflected in the effect Ru.

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  However, if the operation method is notified before the operation start instruction, there is a possibility that the operation of the operation button may be started before the operation start instruction is notified after the player recognizes the notification of the operation method. In this case, there is a problem that the player's operation performed until the operation start instruction is notified is wasted.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively utilizing an operation performed between a notification of an operation method and a notification of an operation start instruction.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention comprises operation means operated by the player, operation detection means for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals, main control means for executing main control of the game, and the like. Effect executing means for executing, based on a control signal output from the main control means, an operation effect that causes the operation of the operation means to be reflected in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to the specified operation method is received; And an operation notification unit configured to provide an operation start instruction by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method. Then, the effect execution means reflects the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means, the operation reception means receiving the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means, and the effect received by the operation reception means Operation reflecting means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively use the operation performed between the notification of the operation method and the notification of the operation start instruction.

The perspective view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure for demonstrating the operation | movement of the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed with the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the starting winning a prize process performed with the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process performed with the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption processing performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the operation detection process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination processing performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command determination processing performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the one-shot operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the long press operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of the effect displayed on the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the one-shot operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the one-shot operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the one-shot operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the one-shot operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the continuous hit operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the continuous hit operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the long press operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the long press operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the long press operation presentation process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko machine provided with a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13 and an outer frame 14, and is outside the island facility (not shown) of the game hall. The frame 14 is fixed and installed in the game hall. In the present embodiment, a pachinko game machine will be described as an example of a game machine, but, for example, another game machine such as a rotating game machine (slot machine), an arrange ball game machine, or a ball game machine The present invention is applicable to gaming machines.

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

[Configuration of front frame 11]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 11 includes a firing handle 21, an operation button 22, an upper tray 23, a lower tray 24, a panel 25, a speaker 26, an electric decoration 27, and the like.

  The launch handle 21 is a rotary handle operated by the player to launch the game ball. In the pachinko machine 10, a basic game is performed by firing the gaming balls from the gaming ball firing mechanism 32, which will be described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle 21 by the player. In the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the player operates the launch handle 21, the game ball launch mechanism 32 is controlled so that one game ball is fired toward the game area in 0.6 sec.

  The operation button 22 is an example of operation means operated by the player, and is a push button for receiving a pressing operation of the player. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) that switches an input signal to the display control device 6 described later according to the presence or absence of the pressing operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, in the display control device 6, it is possible to determine the operation state (with operation and without operation) of the operation button 22 according to the input signal from the operation switch 22a. The operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various effect processes (see FIGS. 14 to 16) described later. In addition, the operation button 22 can also be used for various selection operations such as stage selection, BGM selection, or character selection regarding the game of the pachinko machine 10. By the way, in this embodiment, although the case where operation switch 22a is connected to display control device 6 is mentioned as an example and explained, operation switch 22a is connected to voice lamp control device 5 mentioned below, and sound lamp control is carried out It is also conceivable as another embodiment that the device 5 determines the operation state of the operation button 22 in accordance with the input signal from the operation switch 22a. In this case, the input signal of the operation switch 22 a or the operation state of the operation button 22 is input from the sound lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6.

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

  Further, instead of the operation button 22, it is also conceivable that a touch panel for displaying a touch key and receiving an operation by the player of the touch key is provided as the operation means. Furthermore, instead of the operation button 22, it is also conceivable that a panel 25 and a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation of the player on the panel 25 are provided as the operation means. In these cases, the player's operation on the touch panel or the panel 25 is reflected in the effect in various effect processes (see FIGS. 14 to 16) described later.

  The upper tray 23 is disposed below the panel 25 and stores the gaming balls paid out from the payout device 132 (see FIG. 3) of the payout mechanism 130 described later, and stores the stored gaming balls in one row. It is used to lead to the gaming machine launch mechanism 32 in a state of being aligned with the Further, the lower tray 24 is provided further below the upper tray 23, and is used to store gaming balls surplus in the upper tray 23.

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

[Configuration of inner frame 12]
The inner frame 12 is provided with a game board 31, a game ball launch mechanism 32, and a control unit 33, as shown in FIGS. In addition, in FIG. 2, description on the board surface of the game board 31 is omitted for simplification of illustration.

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

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

  The inner rails 311 and the outer rails 312 are transport paths for delivering the game balls fired from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the top of the game board 31. Then, after being fired from the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312, the gaming balls that have not entered the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, or the variable winning opening 316 are ejected from the out opening 318 Ru. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the ball is played by the game balls falling from the top of the game board 31. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails for dispersing or adjusting the falling direction of the game balls on the game board 31, and also features such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launch mechanism 32 includes a launch rail 321, a ball feed device 322, and a solenoid 323. The launch rails 321 are formed from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the inner rails 311 and the outer rails 312 of the gaming board 31, and the game balls launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 are attached to the inner rails 311 and the outer rails 312. It is what leads. The ball feeding device 322 has drive means such as a solenoid, and supplies the game balls stored in the upper tray 23 onto the firing rail 321 one ball at a time. The solenoid 323 is drive means for causing the gaming ball supplied on the firing rail 321 to be fired toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. Then, in the pachinko machine 10, the solenoid 323 is driven and controlled according to the operation of the firing handle 21 by the player, and the gaming ball is fired from the gaming ball firing mechanism 32 to the gaming board 31. The game ball launch mechanism 32 may be a mechanism for firing the game ball using another drive means such as a motor instead of the solenoid 323.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 4, in the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the out opening 318, an opening penetrating the game board 31 in the front-rear direction is formed. . And, on the back side of the game board 31, there is a ball entry which can individually detect the entering of the game ball corresponding to each of the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315 and the variable winning opening 316. Sensors 313a, 314a, 315a and 316a (see FIG. 5) are provided. The through gate 317 is a gate through which the game ball can pass, and has a ball entry sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) capable of individually detecting the game ball passing through the through gate 317. The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, detection of the game ball by the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a is also referred to as winning. The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are, for example, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors, but may be any sensor capable of individually detecting the ball entry of the game ball by another detection method.

  In addition, the lower operating port 315 is provided with a motorized jack 315b for switching the presence or absence of restriction of entering the ball into the lower operating port 315 of the gaming ball. The electric role thing 315b is opened and closed by drive means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, on the game board 31, the game balls can enter the lower operation opening 315 by opening the electric character 315b, and the game balls enter the lower operation hole 315 by closing the electric object 315b. Limited

  Further, the variable winning opening 316 is provided with an open / close door 316 b for switching the presence or absence of restriction of entering the game ball into the variable winning opening 316. The open / close door 316 b is opened and closed by drive means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, in the game board 31, the opening and closing door 316b enables the game ball to enter the variable winning opening 316, and the opening and closing door 316b closes the game ball entering the variable winning opening 316. Ru.

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10, when the ball entry sensor 314a or the ball entry sensor 315a detects the entry of the gaming ball into the upper actuation port 314 or the lower actuation port 315, the main control unit 331 performs a jackpot lottery . Then, the lottery result by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub control unit 332, and the sub control unit 332 controls the display of the variable display unit 34 and the main display unit 37 according to the lottery result.

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

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

  For example, the symbol variation display performed by the symbol display unit 341 is performed by sequentially scrolling in the vertical direction the main symbols attached with the numerals “1” to “9”. In addition, the sub-pattern which shows another character or a symbol etc. may be displayed between main symbols. Further, in the symbol display portion 341, the maximum number of symbols corresponding to the number N of holdings for which the symbol variation display is not performed when the gaming ball enters the upper operation opening 314 or the lower operation opening 315 is predetermined maximum. The number (for example, 4) is displayed as the upper limit.

  Then, when the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is stopped, the symbol display unit 341 displays a state in which the main symbols are arranged in one line or a plurality of lines. At this time, the stopped state of the main symbol clearly indicates the result of the internal lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, when the result of the internal lottery is a probability variation jackpot, a state (for example, "333" or "777" or the like) in which odd symbols set as symbols showing the probability variation jackpot among the main symbols are arranged in one line Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery is usually a big hit, a state (for example, "222" or "444", etc.) of even symbols set as a symbol showing the big hit in advance among the main symbols is arranged in one line. Is displayed. Further, when the result of the internal lottery is out, a state (for example, "323" or "727" or the like) in which different main symbols are arranged in one line is displayed.

  The magnet sensor 35 is provided around the upper operation opening 314 and on the back side of the game board 24. The magnet sensor 35 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the magnet sensor 35 is input to the main control unit 331. In this way, when an action is made to illegally induce the game ball to the upper actuation opening 314 using a magnet, it is possible to detect the fraudulent action.

  The radio wave sensor 36 is provided around the upper operating port 314 and the lower operating port 315 and on the back side of the game board 24. The radio wave sensor 36 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the radio wave sensor 36 is input to the main control unit 331. In this way, when an act is performed in which a radio wave is input to the detection sensor 314a or the detection sensor 315a illegally to cause the game ball to be detected incorrectly, it is possible to detect the cheating. The radio wave sensor 36 can detect, for example, radio waves of 50 MHz to 3 GHz.

  The main display unit 37 includes a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display disposed in the upper right portion of the game board 31, and is used to display the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, a definite change, short time, or normal), the number N of pending symbol fluctuation displays generated by entering the upper operation port 114 and the lower operation port 115, etc. It is displayed by the lighting pattern of the plurality of LEDs. Further, in the main display unit 37, the variable display of symbols is performed by the seven-segment display, triggered by winning in the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315, and according to the result of the internal lottery in the main control unit 331. Stop at the symbol. Further, in the seven-segment display, variable display of symbols is performed triggered by winning on the through gate 317, and symbols corresponding to the result of internal lottery in the main control unit 331 are displayed.

[Back pack unit 13]
The back pack unit 13 includes a dispensing mechanism 130 and a peripheral control unit 140, as shown in FIG.

  The payout mechanism 130 includes a tank 131 for storing ball game balls supplied from an island facility (not shown) of the game hall, and a payout device 132 for paying out the game balls from the tank 131 toward the upper tray 23. When the gaming balls in the upper tray 23 are saturated, the gaming balls paid out from the payout device 132 are paid out to the lower tray 24.

  The peripheral control unit 140 includes a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, and a power control device 9 (see FIG. 5). The payout control device 7 controls the number of payouts of the game ball by the payout device 132, and the like. The launch control device 8 controls the game ball launch mechanism 32 in response to the operation of the launch handle 21. The power supply control device 9 converts the power supplied from the island facility (not shown) to which the pachinko machine 10 is connected to a predetermined voltage level, and supplies it to various control devices and various drive means provided in the pachinko machine 10 Do.

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

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

  The input / output I / F 42 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the main control device 4 and outputs control signals from the main control device 4. Specifically, ball input sensors 313a to 317a, a magnet sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and the like are also connected to the input / output I / F 42. Then, the MPU 41 determines whether or not the general winning opening 313, the upper operation opening 314, the lower operation opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the through gate 317 are entered based on detection signals from the ball entering sensors 313a to 317a. Do. Further, the MPU 41 determines the presence or absence of fraudulent activity using a magnet or a radio wave based on detection signals from the magnet sensor 35 and the radio wave sensor 36.

  Further, the input / output I / F 42 is connected to the audio lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, the emission control device 8, and the power control device 9. Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands such as a change start command, a type command, a stop display command, a big hit start command, and a big hit end command to the voice lamp control device 5.

  The fluctuation start command and the type command are output to the voice lamp control device 5 when the variable display by the symbol display unit 341 and the main display unit 37 is started based on the information stored in the hold storage area 412b described later. . The change start command includes the result of the internal lottery (random number value), information of presence / absence of the big hit, information of presence / absence of reach display, information of reach type, and the like.

  The type command includes information on the type of symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display portion 341 and the main display portion 37. The stop display command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 when the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 and the main display unit 37 is ended. The jackpot start command is output to the audio lamp control device 5 when transitioning to the jackpot state. The jackpot end command is output to the audio lamp control device 5 when the jackpot state ends.

  In addition, an oscillation circuit, a frequency divider circuit, and the like are also mounted on the main control device 4 as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillation circuit outputs a clock signal of a predetermined frequency that has been determined in advance, and the divider circuit changes the frequency of the clock signal output from the oscillation circuit and inputs it to the MPU 41. Specifically, the execution cycle of the later-described timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) executed by the MPU 41 is determined by the clock signal output from the divider circuit.

  In this embodiment, clock signals are supplied from the divider circuit to the MPU 41 at preset intervals of 4 msec, and the MPU 41 performs timer interrupt processing described later each time the clock signal rises (or falls). It shall be launched and executed. The oscillation circuit and the divider circuit are also mounted on the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 as necessary, and supply operation clocks of various control entities in the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140. Also, a clock signal may be supplied from the main control unit 331 to the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140.

  The ROM 411 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 412 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various types of processing executed by the MPU 41.

  Here, an electrical configuration for the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 of the pachinko machine 10 to perform a jackpot lottery and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The MPU 41 uses the various counter information stored in the RAM 412 during game play to execute a jackpot lottery, setting of the display of the main display unit 37, display setting of the symbol variation of the symbol display unit 341, and the like. Here, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 412. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the RAM 412, a lottery counter 412a, a hold storage area 412b, and a hold for work area 412c are stored. The lottery counter 412a is used for a jackpot random number counter C1 used for lottery of jackpot occurrence, a jackpot type counter C2 used for judging a jackpot type, and a reach occurrence lottery when the symbol display portion 341 deviates out And a reach random number counter C3. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes a random number initial value counter CIN1 used to set the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining the display continuation time in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. Is included. Furthermore, the lottery counter 412a includes an outset symbol counter C4 used for setting a combination of outliers, and an electric combination used in a lottery whether or not the electric combination 315b of the lower operation opening 315 is in the electric combination open state. An object release counter C5 is included. Hereinafter, when a plurality of types of counters are collectively described, they are simply referred to as counters.

  The counters C1 to C3, CIN1, CS1 to CS3, C4, and C5 are updated at short time intervals, 1 is added to the previous value at each update, and used as a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. . At this time, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3, CIN1, CS1 to CS3, C4, and C5 are stored in the counter buffer area of the RAM 412.

  The reserve storage area 412b includes a reserve area RE including a first reserve area RE1, a second reserve area RE2, a third reserve area RE3, and a fourth reserve area RE4, and an execution area AE. Then, when a winning on the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 occurs, information corresponding to the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the counter buffer area Is stored as one of the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4 of the reserve area RE as reserve information. The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 37, and at the start of one game In this case, on the basis of various numerical information stored in the execution area AE, a judgment of success or failure is made.

  For example, the jackpot random number counter C1 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 738, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the big hit random number counter C1 makes one turn, the value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CIN1 is a loop counter that is updated in the same range (0 to 738) as the large hitting random number counter C1. The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at a timing when the gaming ball has won the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315. Two values of the low probability mode and the high probability mode are set by the pass / fail table stored in the pass / fail table storage area of the ROM 411 as the value of the random number for winning the big hit. For example, the number of random numbers to be jackpotted in the low probability mode is 2 (373, 727), and the number of random numbers to be jackpotted in the high probability mode is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733).

  The jackpot type counter C2 is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 4 and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at a timing when the gaming ball has won in the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315. As a random number value for the jackpot type counter C2, two types of hit types of high probability mode and low probability mode are set by the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, the number of random numbers in high probability mode is three (1, 2, 3), and the number of random numbers in low probability mode is two (0, 4).

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 238, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at a timing when the gaming ball has won the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the reach random number counter C3 selects the pattern of the effect displayed on the symbol display portion 341. In the pattern of the effect, after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped, and the stop symbol after the same reach is generated Three stop (rendering) patterns: "reach other than out of reach" (for example, range of 9 to 38) that stops at other than the front and back of reach symbol and "complete out of reach" (for example, range of 39 to 238) included.

  For example, the fluctuation type counter CS1 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 198, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. For example, the fluctuation type counter CS2 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 240, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are used by the MPU 41 to determine the variation display time on the main display unit 37 and the variation display time on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS1 determines rough display modes such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, special reach and the like. The fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time a main process to be described later is executed, and repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, the voice lamp control device 5 determines the reach type of the symbol fluctuation displayed on the symbol display section 341 and the detailed symbol fluctuation mode. Therefore, various combinations of fluctuation patterns can be easily realized by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the variation type counter CS1 or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  Also, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 162, for example, and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The symbol display section 341 of the present embodiment is for performing decorative effects according to the display mode of the main display device 37, and in addition to the fluctuation of the symbols, it is possible to slide the changing symbols or the occurrence of reach effect An announcement effect such as passing an announcement character for announcing an animation is performed. The effect pattern of the advance effect is selected by the fluctuation type counter CS3. Specifically, an effect pattern in which the time required for the advance effect effect is added to the fluctuation time, an effect pattern in which the fluctuation time is subtracted to shorten the time in which the fluctuation is displayed, and an effect pattern in which the fluctuation time is not added or subtracted Among them, one of the presentation patterns is selected. The fluctuation type counter CS3 is, like the reach random number counter C3, provided with a plurality of tables having different ranges of random numbers for which the effect pattern is selected, and the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is high probability mode or low The selection ratio of each effect pattern is configured to be different depending on whether the random mode is the probability mode or in which area of the hold storage area 412 b each random number value is stored.

  As described above, the values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired at the start of variation display in the main display unit 37 and at the time of determination of the variation pattern at the start of variation of the symbol by the symbol display unit 341. The fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are input to the voice lamp control device 5 as a fluctuation start command. In addition, when determining the fluctuation display time, the fluctuation display time table stored in advance in the fluctuation display time table storage area in the ROM 411 is referred to.

  The out-of-design symbol counter C4 is sequentially incremented by one within a predetermined range set in advance, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The off symbol counter C4 is periodically updated, and the value of the off symbol counter C4 is stored in any one of the reach symbol buffer in the front and back of the RAM 412, the reach symbol buffer other than the back and forth, and the complete offset symbol buffer. Then, the off symbol counter C4 is used to determine the left stop symbol of the left row symbol, the middle row symbol, and the right row symbol when the big hit lottery is out. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of the symbol fluctuation, any buffer value of the reach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than the back and forth symbol, and the completely out symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of reach random number counter C3. Ru.

  For example, the motor-operated workpiece release counter C5 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The motorized jack release counter C5 is periodically updated, and stored in the hold combination area 412c of the RAM 412 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether the electric combination 315b is to be opened based on the value of the electric combination release counter C5 stored in the combination holding area 412c.

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

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

  The ROM 511 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various types of processing executed by the MPU 51.

  The input / output I / F 52 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the audio lamp control device 5 and outputs control signals from the audio lamp control device 5. Specifically, the main control device 4 and the display control device 6 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, various commands such as a fluctuation start command, a type command, a stop display command, a big hit start command, and a big hit end command are input from the main control device 4 to the voice lamp control device 5. Further, the voice lamp control device 5 outputs various commands such as a fluctuation start command, a type command, a stop display command, a big hit start command, and a big hit end command input from the main control device 4 to the display control device 6.

  Here, various commands from the main control device 4 are input to the voice lamp control device 5 first, and the various commands are input from the voice lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6 as an example. Explain. On the other hand, a configuration in which the display control device 6 receives various commands from the main control device 4 and inputs the various commands to the audio lamp control device 5 is considered as another embodiment. In addition, a configuration in which the sub control unit 332 includes one control device having the functions of both the audio lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 is also conceivable as another embodiment.

  By the way, in this embodiment, the change start command includes the result of the internal lottery (random number value), the information of presence / absence of big hit occurrence, the information of presence / absence of reach display, the information of reach type, etc. The case where the device 5 executes various processes based on the change start command input from the main control device 4 will be described as an example. On the other hand, main controller 4 inputs a variation pattern command indicating only presence or absence of big hit and variation display time by MPU 41 to voice lamp control device 5, and voice lamp control device 5 or display control device 6 is based on the variation pattern command. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to lottery (determine) presence / absence of reach display, reach type, and effect contents.

  Further, the speaker 26 and the electric decoration 27 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, in the audio lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can control the sound output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination portion 27, etc. based on various commands input from the main control device 4. It is. Further, the MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 based on the control signal related to the operation of the operation button 22 input from the display control device 6 .

[Display control device 6]

  The display control device 6 displays effects by controlling the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 based on various commands (control signals) output from the main control device 4 and input through the sound lamp control device 5 Run. Here, the display control device 6 is an example of the effect execution means. The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like. The MPU 61 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer, and the MPU 61 incorporates a ROM 611 and a RAM 612. The display control device 6 also incorporates various circuits such as a timer circuit that counts time and an interrupt circuit that receives an interrupt.

  The MPU 61 performs symbol processing by executing predetermined arithmetic processing based on various commands such as a variation start command, a type command, a stop display command, a big hit start command, and a big hit end command input from the voice lamp control device 5. The display contents of the unit 341 are controlled.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation start command is input, the MPU 61 starts the fluctuation display of the symbol in the symbol fluctuation display section 341 and executes the fluctuation display of the symbol in a mode corresponding to the information included in the fluctuation start command. Let After that, the MPU 61 ends the fluctuation display of the symbols in the symbol fluctuation display section 341 in a state where the stop result corresponding to the type command is displayed. At this time, it is conceivable to display, for example, reach display or reach effect on the symbol display portion 341 as a variation display mode of the symbol. Moreover, in the display of the stop result, a combination of symbols corresponding to the big hit is usually displayed in the variable display where the big hit condition will occur, and in the variable display where the big hit condition occurs, it corresponds to the big hit Display the combination of symbols.

  Furthermore, in the display control performed by the MPU 61, it is possible to reflect the operation state of the operation button 22 in the effect. Specifically, in the MPU 61, various storage areas, flags, counters, and the like provided in the ROM 611 and the RAM 612 of the display control device 6 are used to execute display control of the symbol display unit 341.

  The ROM 611 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The ROM 611 stores various types of table information such as a single shot table 611a, a continuous hit table 611b, a long press table 611c, and an effect table 611d. When starting the variable display in the symbol display unit 341 based on the change start command input from the voice lamp control device 5, the table information is various operation effect processing involving the operation of the operation button 22 in the variable display Is used to specify the details of the effect contents. Further, the ROM 611 stores a variation symbol, a reach effect image, a jackpot effect image, a notice character image, and the like displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Each image displayed on the symbol display portion 341 includes a still image or a moving image.

  The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area of various types of processing executed by the MPU 61. In the RAM 612, a first detection flag 612a, a second detection flag 612b, a third detection flag 612c, a first pattern flag 612d, a second pattern flag 612e, a third pattern flag 612f, a single shot effect flag 612g, a continuous hit effect flag 612h, A long press effect flag 612i, an operated flag 612j, a continuous hit counter 612k, a long press counter 612m, a reception start flag 612n, an advance continuous hit counter 612p, an advance long press counter 612q, and the like are stored. These various flags and counters are used in the later-described various operation effect processing (see FIGS. 14 to 16) involving the operation of the operation button 22.

[Payout control device 7]
The payout control device 7 is equipped with an MPU 71, an input / output I / F 72, and the like. The MPU 71 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 71 incorporates a ROM 711 and a RAM 712.

  The ROM 711 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 712 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various types of processing executed by the MPU 71.

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

  As described above, the payout device 132 pays out the gaming balls from the tank 131 toward the upper tray 23, and includes a driving unit 132a such as a motor for driving a ball stopper for switching the presence or absence of the gaming balls. And a payout sensor 132b for individually detecting the gaming balls to be paid out. The payout control device 7 pays out an arbitrary number of gaming balls by controlling the drive unit 132a based on the detection result of the payout sensor 132b. Further, the payout control device 7 is provided with a state recovery switch 73. The state recovery switch 73 is operated, for example, to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state) when a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball clogging of the dispensing device 132.

  The ball lending device 100 is installed on the island facility together with the pachinko machine 10. Then, the ball lending device 100 receives the amount of money stored in the card inserted in the ball lending device 100 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation device (not shown) provided on the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 10 It is possible to pay out a corresponding number of game balls and lend them to a player. Specifically, when a control signal to the effect that a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out is input from the ball lending device 100 to the payout control device 7, the payout device 132 is controlled by the MPU 71, and the predetermined number of gaming balls are displayed. Be paid out. Note that the storage medium in which the amount of money is stored is not limited to a card, and may be, for example, a coin-type storage medium containing an IC chip. Further, the ball lending device 100 may be capable of lending out a predetermined number of game balls according to the cash by inserting the cash.

[Projection control device 8]
The launch control device 8 includes a launch control IC 81 that controls the driving of the game ball launch mechanism 32. Specifically, the firing control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 of the gaming ball firing mechanism 32 while the firing handle 21 is being rotated, so that the game balls stored in the upper tray 23 are fired the rail 321 Feed on top. Then, the launch control IC 81 detects the operation amount of the launch handle 21 and drives the solenoid 323 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 according to the operation amount to direct the game ball on the launch rail 321 to the game board 31 Launch it. At this time, the emission control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 and the solenoid 323 using a clock signal that is switched on / off in a preset cycle (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, one game ball is fired toward the game area every 0.6 seconds.

  Further, the discharge handle 21 is provided with a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotational operation by the player, and a voltage is inputted to the discharge control IC 81 in accordance with the amount of rotational operation of the discharge handle 21. As a result, the firing control IC 81 increases the firing intensity of the gaming ball from the gaming ball firing mechanism 32 as the rotation manipulation amount of the firing handle 21 increases, based on the voltage value input according to the rotation manipulation amount of the firing handle 21. The voltage applied to the solenoid 323 is adjusted to be strong.

  Furthermore, the release handle 21 has a touch sensor 21a for detecting that the player is touching the release handle 21, and a ball stop switch 21b for performing an operation for the player to optionally stop the release of the game ball. Is provided. When the release control IC 81 detects that the player does not touch the release handle 21 by the touch sensor 21a using the touch sensor 21a and the ball stop switch 21b, or the ball stop switch 21b is operated by the player When it is detected, the game ball launch mechanism 32 stops the launch of the game ball. As a result, for example, the launch handle 21 is fixed in a rotating state, and a game is prevented in a situation where the player does not touch the launch handle 21. Also, the player can arbitrarily stop the firing of the ball game ball by operating the ball stop switch 21b with the thumb or the like while rotating the firing handle 21.

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

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

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

  Furthermore, the power control unit 9 inputs a power failure signal to the main control unit 4, the audio lamp control unit 5, the payout control unit 7 or the like when it is determined that the power supply is cut off. For example, when the power supply control device 9 outputs a DC voltage of 24 V set in advance based on the power supplied from the power supply facility, the power supply control device 9 is in a power failure state when the DC voltage reaches less than 22 V set in advance. I will judge. When the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7 or the like receives a power failure signal from the power control device 9, the main control device 4 interrupts the control under execution and executes predetermined NMI interrupt processing.

[Process of main controller 4]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 9. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 41 is activated at power-on, main processing executed after activation, timer interrupt processing periodically activated, and executed at power failure Execute NMI interrupt processing etc. In the present embodiment, the description of the start-up process and the NMI interrupt process is omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41. The MPU 41 activates and executes the timer interrupt process, for example, every 2 msec.

<Step S701>
First, in step S701, a sensor detection process is performed to determine the detection state of various sensors or switches connected to the main control device 4. For example, the detection states of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, the magnetic sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, and the like are determined. At this time, when the entry of the game ball into any one of the entry sensors 313a to 317a is detected, the information is stored in the RAM 412 as winning detection information.

<Step S702>
Next, in step S702, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 is stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the random number initial value counter CIN1.

<Step S703>
Subsequently, in step S703, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the out-of-design symbol counter C4, and the electric combination release counter C5 are updated. Specifically, when each of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the out symbol counter C4, and the electric character work open counter C5 is incremented by one and their counter value reaches the maximum value Clears the counter value to zero. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C5 are stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the counters C1 to C5.

<Steps S704 to S705>
Thereafter, in step S704, the below-described start winning process (see FIG. 8) accompanying the winning of the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 is executed, and in step S705, the firing control process is executed, and then the timer interruption is performed. End the process.

  In the release control process, it is detected that the player is touching the release handle 21 by the touch sensor 21a, and the ball stop switch 21b for stopping the release is not operated. It is a process to activate the launch. Further, the above-mentioned firing control processing invalidates firing of the game ball when the touch sensor 21a detects that the player does not touch the shooting handle 21, or when the ball stop switch 21b is operated. Processing. The MPU 41 instructs the launch control device 8 to launch the game ball when the launch of the game ball is effective.

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

<Step S801>
First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won the operation port of either the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315. Here, if it is determined that the gaming ball has won in the upper operating opening 314 or the lower operating opening 315 (S801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S802, and the gaming ball wins in the upper operating opening 314 or the lower operating opening 315 If it is determined that the start winning process is not performed (S801: No), the start winning process is ended.

<Step S802>
In step S802, it is determined whether the number N of pendings of symbol variation display also displayed on the main display unit 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Here, if the number of reservations N is less than the upper limit (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S803, and if the number of reservations N is equal to or more than the upper limit (S802: No), the start winning process is ended. .

<Step S803>
In step S803, the number of reservations N is incremented by one.

<Step S804>
In step S804, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and out-of-pattern counter C4 updated in step S703 (see FIG. 7) Stored in the first area, and the start winning process is ended.

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

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, external output processing for transmitting output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt processing or the previous main processing to each control device on the sub side is executed. Specifically, it judges the presence or absence of the winning detection information in the RAM 412, and if there is the winning detection information, sends a winning ball command to the payout control device 7. In addition, when a rendering command such as a variation start command, type command, stop display command, and stop command necessary for symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 is set, the rendering command is sent to the voice lamp control device 5 Send. At this time, the command transmitted to the audio lamp control device 5 is transmitted from the audio lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6.

<Step S902>
Next, in step S902, the values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are respectively incremented by one, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero. Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to each of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3.

<Step S903>
Thereafter, in step S903, a winning ball command to be output to the payout control device 7 is set. Specifically, based on the winning detection information stored in the RAM 412, it is determined whether a winning has occurred in the general winning opening 313 or the like. Then, if a winning has occurred, a winning ball command indicating the number of winning balls to be paid out according to the winning is set.

<Step S904>
Then, in step S904, game number control processing for controlling the game in each game number is executed. In the game number control process, the jackpot determination, the setting of the symbol variation display displayed on the symbol display unit 341, the variation display control of the main display unit 37, and the like are executed.

<Step S905>
Next, in step S905, a gaming state transition process is executed to shift the gaming state based on the result of the jackpot determination in step S904. In the gaming state transition process, the gaming state is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. For example, in the opening / closing execution mode, after the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is opened, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 elapses, or a predetermined number of gaming balls are won in the variable winning opening 316 If one of the conditions is satisfied, the opening and closing process of one round for closing the opening and closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is repeatedly performed for a predetermined number of rounds.

<Step S906>
Subsequently, in step S906, display control processing of the seven-segment display of the main display unit 37 is performed. In the display control process, on the condition that the gaming ball passes through the through gate 317, the value of the motorized jack release counter C5 is acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through. Further, in the seven-segment display of the main display unit 37, variable display of symbols is performed. Then, the lottery of the symbol is carried out based on the value of the motorized product release counter C5, and when the symbol is hit, the motorized product 315b attached to the lower operation port 315 is opened for a predetermined time.

<Step S907>
Then, in step S 907, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main processing has arrived, that is, whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous main processing. Here, if it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has arrived (S907: Yes), the process proceeds to step S901, and the above-described processes from S901 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution timing of the next main processing has not arrived (S 907: No), it is until the execution timing of the next main processing arrives, that is, until the execution timing of the next main processing Steps S908 and S909 are repeatedly executed during the remaining time.

<Step S908>
In step S908, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 is stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the random number initial value counter CIN1.

<Step S909>
In step S909, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by one, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero. Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 in correspondence with the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. Thereafter, the process returns to step S907.

[Process of display control device 6]
Next, various kinds of processing executed by the MPU 61 in the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 16. In the display control device 6, the MPU 61 executes command reception processing for executing processing in accordance with the command received from the audio lamp control device 5, and various operation effect processing for executing operation effects accompanied by the operation of the operation button 22 ( 14 to 16) are executed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 executes various operation effect processing and the like will be described as an example, but instead of the display control device 6, the MPU 51 of the audio lamp control device 5 similarly The case where the process of is executed is also considered as another embodiment. Further, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 executes start-up processing at the time of start-up of the display control device 6, NMI interrupt processing at the time of power failure, etc., but is executed by the display control device 6 in the present embodiment. The process regarding the operation button 22 will be described, and the description of the other processes will be omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of display control device 6]
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 61. The MPU 61 executes the timer interrupt process as a periodic process of 4 msec cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the timer interrupt process, the MPU 61 performs an operation detection process (S1001), a detection pattern determination process (S1002), a command determination process (S1003), a one-shot operation effect process (S1004), a continuous hitting operation effect process (S1005), and long press operation effect processing (S1006) is executed. Hereinafter, these processes will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16.

  In the present embodiment, a single-shot operation effect process, a continuous hitting operation effect process, and a long press effect process are described as examples of operation effects involving the operation of the operation button 22, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, an operation effect in which the same operation effect is repeatedly executed among the single-shot operation effect processing, the continuous-stroke operation effect processing, and the long-press effect processing may be considered, any of the single-operation operation effect processing, the continuous-stroke operation effect processing, and the long-press effect processing Operation effects are also conceivable, which are executed in combination.

[Operation detection processing: S1001]
Here, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation detection process. In the operation detection process, the operation state of the operation button 22 is detected, and a process for sequentially updating the past three operation histories is executed. The display control device 6 is an example of the operation detection unit when the operation detection process is performed to determine the presence or absence of the operation of the operation button 22 at predetermined intervals (in the embodiment, 4 msec). .

<Steps S1101 to S1103>
As shown in FIG. 11, in the operation detection process, in step S1101, the value of the second detection flag 612b is shifted (overwritten) to the first detection flag 612a. In step S1102, the value of the third detection flag 612c is shifted (overwritten) to the second detection flag 612b. Thereafter, in step S1103, the operation state of the operation button 22 detected by the operation switch 22a is stored (overwritten) in the third detection flag 612c, and the operation detection process ends.

  As described above, in the operation detection process, by performing the processes of steps S1101 to S1103, three operation states of the latest 4 msec interval as the operation history of the operation button 22 are the first detection flag 612a to the third detection. It is stored in the flag 612c. Specifically, the third detection flag 612c stores the latest operation state, the second detection flag 612b stores the immediately previous operation state, and the second detection flag 612a stores the second previous operation state. Be done.

[Detection Pattern Determination Processing: S1002]
Here, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process). In the detection pattern determination process, the detection pattern generated in the operation history of the operation button 22 is determined based on the storage information of the first detection flag 612a, the second detection flag 612b, and the third detection flag 612c.

<Step S1201>
As shown in FIG. 12, in the detection pattern determination process, in step S1201, it is determined whether a first detection flag 612a indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 three times before is on. Here, if the first detection flag 612a is on (S1201: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1202, and if the first detection flag 612a is off (S1201: No side), the process proceeds to step S1205. Transition.

<Step S1202>
Next, in step S1202, it is determined whether the second detection flag 612b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before is on. Here, if the second detection flag 612b is on (S1202: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1203, and if the second detection flag 612b is off (S1202: No side), the process proceeds to step S1208. Transition.

<Step S1203>
Further, in step S1203, it is determined whether the third detection flag 612c indicating the operation state of the latest operation button 22 is on. Here, if the third detection flag 612c is on (S1203: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1204. If the third detection flag 612c is off (S1203: No side), the process proceeds to step S1210. Transition.

<Step S1204>
In step S1204, the first pattern flag 612d is set to ON, the second pattern flag 612e and the third pattern flag 612f are set to OFF, and the detection pattern determination process is ended. That is, when the operation pattern of "ON", "ON", and "ON" occurs in the operation state of the operation button 22 for three times, the first pattern flag 612d is turned on. The first pattern flag 612d is used as an index for determining whether the operation state of the operation button 22 is continuing.

<Step S1205>
When it is determined in step S1201 that the first detection flag 612a is not on (S1201: No), in the subsequent step S1202, the second detection flag 612b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before is on. Determine if it is or not. Here, if the second detection flag 612b is on (S1205: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1206, and if the second detection flag 612b is off (S1205: No side), the process proceeds to step S1210. Transition.

<Step S1206>
Furthermore, in step S1206, it is determined whether the third detection flag 612c indicating the operation state of the latest operation button 22 is on. Here, if the third detection flag 612c is on (S1206: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1207, and if the third detection flag 612c is off (S1206: No), the process proceeds to step S1210. Transition.

<Step S1207>
In step S1207, the second pattern flag 612e is turned on, the first pattern flag 612d and the third pattern flag 612f are set off, and the detection pattern determination process is ended. That is, when the operation pattern of "OFF", "ON", and "ON" occurs in the operation state of the operation button 22 for three times, the second pattern flag 612e is turned on. The second pattern flag 612e is used as an index for determining whether the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is started). . As described above, when it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state using the second pattern flag 612e, the operation start of the operation button 22 caused by noise such as radio waves or static electricity can be performed. Erroneous detection is prevented, and the operation start of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1208>
When it is determined in step S1202 that the second detection flag 612a is not on (S1202: No), in the subsequent step S1208, it is determined whether the third detection flag 612c indicating the operation state of the latest operation button 22 is on. To judge. Here, if the third detection flag 612c is on (S1208: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1210, and if the second detection flag 612b is off (S1208: No side), the process proceeds to step S1209. Transition.

<Step S1209>
In step S1209, the third pattern flag 612f is turned on, the first pattern flag 612d and the second pattern flag 612e are set off, and the detection pattern determination process is ended. That is, when the operation pattern of "ON", "OFF", and "OFF" occurs in the operation state of the operation button 22 for three times, the third pattern flag 612f is turned on. The third pattern flag 612f is used as an index for determining whether the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is ended). . As described above, when it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state using the third pattern flag 612f, the operation start of the operation button 22 caused by noise such as radio waves or static electricity can be performed. Erroneous detection is prevented, and the end of the operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1210>
On the other hand, in step S1210, the first pattern flag 612d, the second pattern flag 612e, and the third pattern flag 612f are set to OFF, and the detection pattern determination process is ended.

[Command determination processing: S1003]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the command determination process. In the command determination process, a command received from the voice lamp control device 5 is determined, and a process corresponding to the command is executed.

<Step S1301>
As shown in FIG. 13, in the command determination process, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not a command has been received from the audio lamp control device 5. Here, when a command is received (S1301: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1303, and when a command is not received (S1301: No side), the command determination process is ended.

<Step S1302>
Next, in step S1302, it is determined whether the received command is a change start command. Here, if the command is not the change start command (S1302: No side), the process proceeds to step S1303, and if the command is the change start command (S1302: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1304. The command received from the audio lamp control device 5 is stored in the RAM 612, and is erased when read out in step S1301.

<Step S1303>
In step S1303, after processing based on other commands received from the audio lamp control device 5, the command determination processing is ended. For example, in step S1303, stop display processing preset corresponding to the stop display command, jackpot start processing preset corresponding to the jackpot start command, or preset corresponding to the jackpot end command Execute the jackpot end processing etc.

<Step S1304>
In step S1304, it is determined whether the change start command includes information indicating a one-shot operation effect. For example, it is determined whether the value of the change type counter CS3 included in the change start command matches a value indicating single-shot operation effect in the effect table 611d stored in the ROM 611. On the other hand, as described above, it can be considered as another embodiment that the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 determines the effect contents based on the fluctuation pattern command input from the main control device 4 in this case. In step S1304, based on the determination result by the audio lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6, it is determined whether the effect content to be executed this time is one-shot operation effect. The single-shot operation effect is a type in which a one-shot effect result image is displayed as an effect result according to one operation of the operation button 22 within the operation effective period during execution of effect display performed by the symbol display section 341 It is the production of. Here, when the information indicating the one-shot operation effect is included in the change start command (S1304: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1305, and when the information indicating the one-shot operation effect is not included in the change start command (S1304) : No), the process proceeds to step S1306.

<Step S1305>
In step S1305, a one-shot operation setting process for executing a one-shot operation effect is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the one-shot operation setting process, the one-shot effect flag 612g is set to ON. Further, in the one-shot operation setting process, a one-shot operation corresponding to the present one-shot operation effect based on the random number value included in the change start command, the information on the occurrence of the big hit, and the one-shot table 611 a stored in the ROM 611 Determine the operation result.

<Step S1306>
In step S1306, it is determined whether the change start command includes information indicating the continuous hitting operation effect. For example, it is determined whether the value of the change type counter CS3 included in the change start command matches a value indicating continuous hit operation effect in the effect table 611d stored in the ROM 611. On the other hand, as described above, it can be considered as another embodiment that the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 determines the effect contents based on the fluctuation pattern command input from the main control device 4 in this case. In step S1306, based on the determination result by the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6, it is determined whether the content of the effect to be executed this time is the continuous hitting operation effect. The continuous hitting operation effect is the number of times the operating button 22 is operated after the continuous hitting effect image is displayed according to the intermittent operation of the operation button 22 within the operation effective period during the execution of the effect display performed in the symbol display section 341 The continuous hitting operation result image is a type of effect of the type displayed as the effect result when the continuous hitting counter 612k indicating the has reached the first predetermined value. Here, if the change start command includes information indicating continuous hitting operation effect (S1306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1307, and if the change start command does not include information indicating continuous hit operation effect (S1306) : No), the process proceeds to step S1308.

<Step S1307>
In step S1307, a continuous hitting operation setting process for executing a continuous hitting operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the continuous hitting operation setting process, the continuous hitting effect flag 612h is set to ON. Further, in the continuous hitting operation setting process, based on the random number value included in the change start command, the information on the occurrence of the big hit, and the continuous hitting table 611 b stored in the ROM 611, 1 Determine the specified value. The first prescribed value is a value indicating the number of times of operation of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the continuous hitting operation rendering process. For example, when a jackpot has occurred, the first predetermined value is "20 times" in the establishment of 5/100 and "10 times" in the establishment of 10/100 based on the continuous hitting table 611b, and the establishment of 85/100. Is determined to be "five times". On the other hand, when the jackpot has not occurred, the first predetermined value is "five times" in the establishment of 5/100 and "ten times" in the establishment of 10/100, 85/100, based on the continuous hitting table 611b. Is determined to be "20 times".

<Step S1308>
In step S1308, it is determined whether the change start command includes information indicating a long press operation effect. For example, it is determined whether the value of the fluctuation type counter CS3 included in the fluctuation start command matches the value indicating the long press operation effect in the effect table 611d stored in the ROM 611 or not. On the other hand, as described above, it can be considered as another embodiment that the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 determines the effect contents based on the fluctuation pattern command input from the main control device 4 in this case. In step S1308, based on the determination result by the audio lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6, it is determined whether the effect content to be executed this time is the long press operation effect. The long press operation effect is the operation button 22 after the long press effect image is displayed according to the long press operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed in the symbol display section 341. When the long press counter 612m indicating the operation time of has reached the second predetermined value, the long press operation result image is displayed as a presentation result. Here, when information indicating the long press operation effect is included in the change start command (S1308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309, and when the information indicating the long press operation effect is not included in the change start command (S1308: No), the process proceeds to step S1310. The long press counter 612m is an example of a numerical value used to indicate the operation time during which the operation of the operation button 22 continues, and even if the operation time of the operation button 22 is managed in units of time (msec) Good.

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, a long press operation setting process for executing a long press operation effect is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 612i is set to ON. In the long press operation setting process, based on the random number value included in the change start command, the information on the occurrence of the big hit, and the long press table 611c stored in the ROM 611, the current long press operation effect is generated. Determine the corresponding second specified value. The second predetermined value is a value corresponding to the operation time of the operation button 22 used as the termination condition of the long press operation effect processing. For example, if a jackpot has occurred, the second predetermined value is “1000” at the establishment of 5/100, “600” at the establishment of 10/100, and the establishment of 85/100 based on the long press table 611c. It is determined to be "300". On the other hand, when the jackpot has not occurred, the second predetermined value is "300" in the establishment of 5/100, "600" in the establishment of 10/100, and the establishment of 85/100 based on the long press table 611c. It is determined to be "1000".

<Step S1310>
In step S1310, the variation setting process related to the variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is executed, and the command determination process is ended. Specifically, in the fluctuation setting process, based on the fluctuation start command and the classification command, the symbol fluctuation display time in the symbol display section 341, the symbol fluctuation display mode including reach display and reach effect, and finally stop display The type of symbol to be made is specified and stored in the RAM 612. Then, the MPU 61 causes the symbol display portion 341 to display the reach display and the reach effect stored in the ROM 611 based on the symbol variation display time and the symbol variation display mode stored in the RAM 612.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 17, a display example of the symbol display portion 341 when the special reach is executed as the symbol variation display mode will be described. Here, it is determined that the change start command includes the information indicating the long press operation effect in the step S1308 (S1308: Yes), and the long press operation setting process is executed in the step S1309, In the special reach, the case where a long press operation effect is performed in which the long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect will be described as an example.

  First, in the special reach, after variable display of symbols is started in the symbol display portion 341, the symbols on both sides are stopped, and a normal reach effect as shown in FIG. 17A is displayed. In FIG. 17A, the symbol "7" is aligned on both sides, and a state in which only the central symbol is changed is shown.

  Thereafter, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 17B, a long press operation notification image for notifying the player of the operation method and operation purpose of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 17B, the player is notified of the operation method of the operation button 22 by displaying the power gauge and the button symbol together with the message of “long press on the button to make the power come!” Be done. With such notification, the player can recognize that the jackpot establishment is higher as the power stored in the power gauge by pressing the operation button 22 increases.

  In addition, since various images such as the long press operation notification image are displayed during rendering, the symbol variation display is in the downsized state in the lower right portion of the symbol display portion 341 as shown in FIG. 17 (B). It is displayed in some areas such as. In addition, it is also conceivable that the symbol variation display is not displayed on the symbol display portion 341 during the effect.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses after the long press operation notification image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17C, the long press operation start image for notifying the player of the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is displayed. Is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 17C, a message of “Start!” Is displayed as the long press operation start image, whereby the player is notified of an operation start instruction of the operation button 22. With such notification, the player can recognize that the timing for pressing the operation button 22 has come.

  Then, when the player starts the long press operation of the operation button 22, the symbol display section 341 displays the amount of power displayed on the display of the power gauge as shown in FIG. 17 (D) and FIG. 17 (E). The image is updated to increase gradually. At this time, the relationship between the operation time of the operation button 22 and the increase amount of power in the power gauge changes according to the second specified value, and the higher the second specified value, the more the operation time of the operation button 22 The amount of increase in power in the power gauge with the passage of time decreases, and the lower the second prescribed value, the larger the amount of increase in power in the power gauge with the passage of the operation time of the operation button 22. For example, in the case where the second specified value indicates that the current symbol variation is a big hit, the power becomes full by operating the operation button 22 for a short time within the operation effective period, and the current symbol variation is out. Is set so that the power does not reach the full capacity by the operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period.

  By thus increasing the amount of power of the power gauge, it is possible for the player to have the expectation that the power will be full and the jackpot will be achieved by operating the operation button 22. Motivate. In addition, since the expectation of the jackpot is transmitted to the player in a sense that the power is stored in the power gauge in an intuitively understandable form, the high or low expectation of the jackpot is also for the player who has little gaming experience with the pachinko machine 10 Can be easily recognized.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17 (F), when the power gauge of the symbol display portion 341 becomes full within the operation effective period, the fluctuation of the central symbol stops as shown in FIG. 17 (G). A long press operation result image including the same symbol arranged in a line and a message of "big hit!" Is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the operation effective period elapses while the power gauge of the symbol display portion 341 is full, as shown in FIG. 17H, the power amount of the power gauge disappears at a stretch. As shown in I), a long press operation result image including different symbols arranged in one row and a message of "Sorry!" Is displayed.

[Single-shot operation effect processing: S1004]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the one-shot operation effect processing. In the one-shot operation effect process, a process for displaying the one-shot operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. In addition, in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6, one type or one type of image such as a one-time operation preview image, a one-time operation start image, a one-time operation result image, and a performance end image displayed on the symbol display portion 341 in one-time operation production Multiple types are stored.

<Step S1401>
As shown in FIG. 14, in step S1401, whether or not to execute the one-shot operation effect based on the one-shot effect flag 612g that is turned on in the step S1305 when the information indicating the one-shot operation effect is included in the change start command To judge. Here, when the one-shot effect flag 612g is on (S1401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1402, and when the one-shot effect flag 612g is not on (S1401: No), the one-shot operation effect process is ended.

<Step S1402>
In step S1402, it is determined whether the start timing of the one-shot operation effect has come. Specifically, in the ROM 611, the start standby time from the start of the variable display in the symbol display portion 341 to the start of the single-shot operation effect is stored for each type of the one-shot operation effect. Then, in step S1402, it is determined that the start timing of the one-shot operation effect has arrived when the start standby time corresponding to the type of the one-shot operation effect has elapsed since the start of the variable display in the symbol display section 341. Here, when the start timing of the one-shot operation effect comes (S1402: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1403, and when the start timing of the one-shot operation effect has not come (S1402: No), The one-shot operation effect processing ends.

<Step S1403>
In step S1403, it is determined whether reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started according to whether the reception start flag 612n is on. The reception start flag 612n is a flag indicating whether the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has started, and is turned on in step S1408 and turned off in step S1417 as described later. Here, if the reception start flag 612n is on (S1403: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1411, and if the reception start flag 612n is not on (S1403: No), the process proceeds to step S1404.

<Steps S1404 to S1405>
In step S 1404, it is determined whether a one-shot operation advance notice image for conveying the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of one-shot operation effect is already displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Here, when the single-shot operation advance notice image is not displayed (S1404: No), the single-shot operation advance notice image corresponding to the type of the single-shot operation effect is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 in step S1405. For example, as the one-shot operation preview image, a message is displayed that conveys a mission such as "Press button to align ~" or "Press button to get ~". It is also conceivable that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the single-shot operation preview image or together with the single-shot operation preview image. On the other hand, when the one-shot operation advance notice image is already displayed (S1404: Yes), the process skips step S1405 and shifts to step S1406.

<Step S1406>
In step S1406, it is determined whether the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each one-shot operation notice image and stored in the ROM 611 has elapsed. The notice continuation time is a waiting time set in advance as a time in which the player can recognize the content of the one-shot operation preview image after the one-shot operation preview image is displayed. The preliminary notice continuation time may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of one-shot operation preliminary notice images. Here, if the notice continuation time corresponding to the one-shot operation notice image has elapsed (S1406: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1407, and if the notice continuation time has not elapsed (S1406: No), the one-shot operation effect processing is ended.

<Step S1407>
In step S1407, the symbol display unit 341 displays a one-shot operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, a process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 by providing a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22 is executed. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such processing is an example of the operation notification means.

  For example, a message such as "Start!" Or "Ready Go!" Is displayed as the one-shot operation start image. The single operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, it is conceivable that "Ready" is displayed as the one-shot operation start image and then "Go!" Is displayed. Moreover, although the case where the said one-shot operation notification image and the said one-shot operation start image are separate images is mentioned as an example and demonstrated in this Embodiment, it does not restrict to this. For example, it is also conceivable that the one-shot operation notification image and the one-shot operation start image are included in one operation. It is also conceivable that the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the single-shot operation start image or together with the single-shot operation start image.

<Step S1408>
Then, in step S1408, the reception start flag 612n is turned on to start reception of the operation of the operation button 22. Thus, when the one-shot operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1411 in step S1403. The acceptance start flag 612 n is turned off in step S 1417 described later.

<Steps S1409 to S1410>
Next, in step S1409, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is continued at the time of the notification of the operation start instruction in the step S1407. That is, in step S1409, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. Specifically, in accordance with whether or not the first pattern flag 612d is on, it is determined whether the operation button 22 has already been operated. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method and the like of the operation button 22 prior to the arrival of the operation start timing of the operation button 22, as in "press the button and arrange." The single operation notification image may be displayed. In this case, the player may start operating the operation button 22 when the one-shot operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the one-shot operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 612n is not turned on until the one-shot operation start image is displayed, and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is not started . Therefore, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the one-shot operation notification image and the display of the one-shot operation start image, and the state continues even after the display of the one-shot operation start image. If it is determined that the input signal of the operation switch 22a does not become "OFF", "ON" or "ON" (S1415: No) after the start of reception of the operation of the operation button 22 (S1403: Yes) The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, even if the player has started the operation of the operation button 22 before the one-shot operation start image is displayed, the operation is reflected in the effect in step S1409. It is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is continued at the time of display of the one-shot operation start image. Here, when the operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S1409: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1410, the existing operation flag 612j is turned on, and the one-shot operation effect process is ended. If the operation button 22 has not been operated yet (S1409: No), the one-shot operation effect process is ended as it is.

<Step S1411>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1403 that the acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, it is determined in the subsequent step S1411 whether the operation valid period of the operation button 22 is within. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) set in advance for each type of the one-shot operation effect. Then, when the effective waiting time has not elapsed after the display of the one-shot operation start image, the MPU 61 determines that it is within the operation effective period. Here, if it is within the operation valid period (S1411: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412, and if it is not within the operation valid period (S1411: No), the process proceeds to step S1418.

<Step S1412>
In step S1412, it is determined whether the already-operated flag 612j is on. Here, if the already-operated flag 612 j is not on (S 1412: No), the process proceeds to step S 1415. That is, when the single-shot operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 612n is turned on, the player has not operated the operation button 22 yet and the step S1410 is skipped, or the single-shot operation is performed. If the operation button 22 has not been operated after the display of the operation start image, the process proceeds to step S1415.

  If the already-operated flag 612 j is on (S 1412: YES), the process proceeds to step S 1413. Therefore, when the single-shot operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 612n is turned on, the player operates the operation button 22 and the already-operated flag 612j is turned on in the step S1410. The processing proceeds to step S1413.

<Step S1413>
In step S1413, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 has ended. Specifically, when the third pattern flag 612f is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 changes from the operation state to the non-operation state, and the operation of the operation button 22 is finished. That is, step S1413 is a process for detecting that pressing of the operation button 22 has been stopped when the player has pressed the operation button 22 at the time of displaying the one-shot operation start image. Here, when the operation of the operation button 22 ends (S1413: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1416 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If the operation of the operation button 22 is not completed (No in S1413), the process proceeds to step S1414.

<Step S1414>
In step S 1414, it is determined whether or not a predetermined determination time has elapsed after the display of the one-shot operation start image. The determination time is a waiting time until the player forcibly fixes the operation of the operation button 22 after the single-shot operation start image is displayed, and the operation waiting time corresponding to at least the operation valid period It is a shorter time (for example, 0.5 to 1 second). In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method and the like of the operation button 22 prior to the arrival of the operation start timing of the operation button 22, as in "press the button and arrange." The single operation notification image may be displayed. In this case, the player may start operating the operation button 22 when the one-shot operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the one-shot operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 612n is not turned on until the one-shot operation start image is displayed, and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is not started . Therefore, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the one-shot operation notification image and the display of the one-shot operation start image, and the state continues even after the display of the one-shot operation start image. If it is determined that the input signal of the operation switch 22a does not become "OFF", "ON" or "ON" (S1415: No) after the start of reception of the operation of the operation button 22 (S1403: Yes) The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. In particular, in such a case, the player may think that the operation of the operation button 22 is not accepted, and may hold the operation button 22 pressed. At this time, even though the operation button 22 is operated, the player may feel uncomfortable if the operation is not reflected in the effect. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, when the player continues to operate the operation button 22 before and after the single-shot operation start image is displayed for a certain period of time, the operation is reflected in the effect, In step S1409, it is determined whether the determination time has elapsed. Here, if the determination time has elapsed (S1414: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1416 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. In addition, when the said determination time has not passed (S1414: No), the said one-shot operation presentation process is complete | finished.

<Step S1415>
If the already operated flag 612 j is not on in step S1412, it is determined in step S1415 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 612e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 is changed from the non-operation state to the operation state, and the operation of the operation button is started. Here, if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1415: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1416 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1415: No), the one-shot operation effect process is ended.

<Step S1416>
Then, in step S1416, the one-shot operation result image reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of single-shot operation result images corresponding to each type of the single-shot operation effect. Then, in the step S1416, among the plurality of single-shot operation result images corresponding to the single-shot operation effect, the single-shot operation result selected according to the information such as the presence or absence of the jackpot occurrence included in the fluctuation start command in the step S1305. One-shot operation result image corresponding to is displayed.

  For example, the single-operation result image including the character “success!” And the single-operation result image including the character “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the single-operation operation effect, and the change start command The one-shot operation result image including the character "Success!" Is displayed when the information with occurrence is included, and the information including the character "Failure!" Is included when the variation start command includes information without jackpot occurrence. It is conceivable to display a one-shot operation result image. Further, the one-shot operation result image is not limited to the one indicating the presence or absence of the jackpot occurrence, and may be an image such as a message or a character for indicating the degree of expectation of the jackpot occurrence, for example.

  In step S1416, a one-shot operation command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 outputs the effect sound corresponding to the one-shot operation result image from the speaker 26, and corresponds to the one-shot operation result image. The lighting unit 27 is lighted in a lighting manner. Thus, in the single-shot operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 10 is provided with vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1416, the vibration means is controlled together with the display of the one-shot operation result image to operate the operation button 22. It is also conceivable to indicate that the jackpot occurrence or the jackpot expectation is high by vibrating the.

  As described above, in the one-shot operation effect processing, the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the contents of the effect display, and the presence or absence of the jackpot and the expectation of the jackpot can be transmitted to the player by the effect display. Therefore, in the case of a jackpot, it is possible to give the player the feeling that he or she has won the jackpot and to improve the player's operating desire.

<Step S1417>
Thereafter, in step S1417, the one-shot effect flag 612g, the already-operated flag 612j, and the reception start flag 612n used in the one-shot operation effect process are turned off.

<Step S1418>
If it is determined in step S1411 that the operation is not within the effective period of operation (S1411: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the effective period of operation, the subsequent step S1418 An effect end image indicating the end is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. It is also conceivable to make the player recognize the end of the operation effective period by reducing the display brightness of the single operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. Further, in step S1418, the effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 stops the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26, and ends the effect lighting by the lighting unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 changes the operating button from the non-operating state to the operating state after the display of the one-shot operation start image (S1415: Yes), The operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and reflected in the effect (S1416). Here, the MPU 61 when executing the processing is an example of the first operation receiving unit. Further, when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the one-shot operation start image, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 (S1409: Yes), the one-shot operation method of the one-shot operation effect. The operation of the operation button 22 is accepted on condition that the end of the operation button 22 predetermined corresponding to the operation or the elapse of the determination time (S1413 or S1414: Yes), and the operation is reflected in the effect (S1416). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such processing is an example of the second operation receiving means.

  On the other hand, conventionally, in the configuration in which the one-shot operation preview image is displayed and the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified before the one-shot operation start image is displayed, the player displays the one-shot operation preview image There is a problem that when the operation of the operation button 22 is started at the point of time, the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected forever and is not reflected in the effect. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable because the operation is not reflected in the effect although the operation button 22 is operated. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 until the single operation start image is displayed after the single operation preview image is displayed. Even when the operation state continues until the display of the one-shot operation start image, the operation of the operation button 22 of the player is completed when the operation of the operation button 22 is completed or the determination time has elapsed. Can be reflected in the effect display. Therefore, for example, the player can be released from the stress that the player misunderstands that the operation button 22 is broken or the operation button 22 is operated again.

[Consecutive hitting operation production processing: S1005]
Here, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the continuous hitting operation rendering process. In the continuous hitting operation effect processing, processing for causing the symbol display portion 341 to display the continuous hitting operation effect is executed. In addition, in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6, an image such as a continuous hitting operation notice image, a continuous hitting operation start image, a continuous hitting operation effect image, a continuous hitting operation result image, and a finish end image etc. displayed on the symbol display portion 341 Are stored in one or more types.

<Step S1501>
As shown in FIG. 15, in step S1501, whether or not to execute the continuous hitting operation effect based on the continuous hitting effect flag 612h which is turned on in the step S1307 when the information indicating the continuous hitting operation effect is included in the change start command To judge. Here, if the continuous hitting effect flag 612h is on (S1501: Yes), the processing proceeds to step S1502, and if the continuous hitting effect flag 612h is not on (S1501: No), the continuous hitting operation effect processing is ended.

<Step S1502>
In step S1502, it is determined whether the start timing of the continuous hitting operation presentation has come. Specifically, in the ROM 611, the continuous hitting standby time from the start of the variable display in the symbol display section 341 to the start of the continuous hitting operation effect is stored for each type of the continuous hitting operation effect. Then, in the step S1502, it is determined that the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has arrived when the continuous hitting standby time corresponding to the type of the continuous hitting operation effect has passed since the start of the variable display in the symbol display section 341. Here, when the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has come (S1502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1503, and when the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has not come (S1502: No), the relevant The continuous hitting operation effect processing ends.

<Step S1503>
In step S1503, it is determined whether reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started according to whether the reception start flag 612n is on. The reception start flag 612 n is a flag indicating whether the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has started, and is turned on in step S 1508 and turned off in step S 1515 as described later. Here, if the reception start flag 612n is on (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1509, and if the reception start flag 612n is not on (S1503: No), the process proceeds to step S1504.

<Steps S1504 to S1505>
In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the consecutive hit operation advance notice image for conveying the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of continuous hit operation effect is already displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Here, if the successive hitting operation advance notice image is not displayed (S1504: Yes), the successive hitting operation advance notice image corresponding to the type of the successive strike operation presentation is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 in the subsequent step S1505.

  For example, as the preview image of the continuous hitting operation, a message is displayed to convey a mission such as "open button and open ~" and "repeat button and destroy ~". It is also conceivable that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the continuous hitting operation advance notice image or together with the continuous hitting operation advance notice image. On the other hand, when the successive hitting operation advance notice image is already displayed (S1504: No), the process skips step S1505 and shifts to step S1506.

<Step S1506>
In step S1506, it is determined whether the preliminary notice continuation time set in advance and stored in the ROM 611 has corresponded to each of the continuous hitting operation preliminary images. The advance notice continuation time is a waiting time set in advance as a time in which the player can recognize the content of the continuous hit operation preview image after the continuous hit operation preview image is displayed. Note that the preliminary notice continuation time may be a common time for a plurality of presentation contents or a plurality of consecutive hitting operation notice images. Here, if the notice continuation time corresponding to the continuous hitting operation notice image has elapsed (S1506: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1507, and if the notice continuation time has not elapsed (S1506: No), the continuous hitting operation effect processing is ended.

<Step S1507>
In step S1507, the symbol display portion 341 displays a continuous hitting operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, a process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 by providing a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22 is executed. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such processing is an example of the operation notification means. For example, a message such as “Start!” Or “Ready Go!” Is displayed as the continuous hitting operation start image. In addition, it is also considered that the said continuous hit operation start image is further divided into multiple steps. For example, it is conceivable that "Ready" is displayed as the continuous hitting operation start image, and then "Go!" Is displayed. It is also conceivable that an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the continuous hitting operation start image or together with the continuous hitting operation start image.

<Step S1508>
Then, in step S1508, the reception start flag 612n is turned on to start reception of the operation of the operation button 22. As a result, when the continuous hitting operation rendering process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1509 in step S1503. The acceptance start flag 612 n is turned off in step S 1515 described later.

<Step S1509>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1503 that the operation of the operation button 22 has been accepted, it is determined in step S1509 whether the operation valid period of the operation button 22 is within. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) set in advance for each type of the continuous hitting operation effect. Then, the MPU 61 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image. Here, if it is within the operation valid period (S1509: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1510, and if it is not within the operation valid period (S1509: No), the process proceeds to step S1516.

<Step S1510>
In step S1510, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 has been started according to whether the second pattern flag 612e is on. Here, if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1510: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1511 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. Further, when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1510: No), the continuous hitting operation effect processing is ended.

<Step S1511>
In step S1511, the continuous hit counter 612k is incremented by one. As a result, the number of operations within the operation valid period in the continuous hitting operation effect is stored in the continuous hitting counter 612k.

<Step S1512>
Then, in step S1512, the symbol display section 341 displays a continuous hitting operation effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous hitting counter 612k. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of continuous hitting operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the continuous hitting counter 612k increases, and in step S1512, the continuous hitting operation effect corresponding to the value of the continuous hit counter 612k The image is read out and displayed. For example, when the continuous hitting operation effect is an effect of opening the door in response to the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22, an image in which the door is gradually opened is displayed on the symbol display portion 341, and the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is When the effect is to destroy the object in response, an image in which the object is gradually destroyed is displayed on the symbol display portion 341.

  In step S1512, a continuous hitting operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs from the speaker 26 an effect sound corresponding to the display of the continuous hitting operation effect image, and the continuous hitting operation effect image The lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode corresponding to. For example, it is conceivable that the speaker 26 reproduces a sound effect such as a door opening gradually or a destruction sound of an object, and the volume at that time also gradually increases. In addition, it is conceivable that the number of lightings of the electric decorative portion 27 gradually increases and the luminance gradually increases as the number of operations increases. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs, from the speaker 26, the sound effect corresponding to the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 together with the effect voice corresponding to the display of the continuous hitting operation effect image for each operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, the player can obtain the feeling that the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is received by the sound effect.

<Step S1513>
Next, in step S1513, it is determined whether or not the continuous hitting counter 612k has reached the first predetermined value or more corresponding to the continuous hitting operation effect. Note that the first predetermined value is a value set in step S1307 when it is determined that the effect content is a continuous hit operation effect (S1306: Yes). Here, when continuous hit counter 612k is above the 1st specified value (S1513: Yes), processing shifts to step S1514, when continuous hit counter 612k is not above 1st specified value (S1513: No), The continuous hitting operation effect processing ends.

<Step S1514>
Then, in step S1514, the continuous hit operation result image is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 as a result of the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of consecutive hitting operation result images corresponding to each type of the continuous hitting operation effect. Then, in the step S1514, among the plurality of consecutive hitting operation result images corresponding to the continuous hitting operation effect, the continuous hitting operation result image selected according to the information of presence or absence of occurrence of the big hit included in the fluctuation start command is displayed.

  For example, the continuous hitting operation result image including the character of "success!" And the continuous hitting operation result image including the character of "fail!" Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the continuous hitting operation effect, and the change start command The continuous hit operation result image including the character "Success!" Is displayed when the information with occurrence is included, and the information including the character "Failure!" Is included when the variation start command includes information without jackpot occurrence. It is conceivable to display a continuous hit operation result image. Further, the continuous hit operation result image is not limited to the one indicating the presence or absence of the jackpot occurrence, and may be an image such as a message or a character for indicating the expectation degree of the jackpot occurrence, for example.

  In step S1514, a continuous hit operation command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 5, and the audio lamp control device 5 outputs effect sound corresponding to the continuous hit operation result image from the speaker 26, and corresponds to the continuous hit operation result image. The lighting unit 27 is lighted in a lighting manner. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 10 is provided with vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S 1514, the vibration means is controlled together with the display of the continuous hitting operation result image to operate the operation button 22. It is also conceivable to indicate that the jackpot occurrence or the jackpot expectation is high by vibrating the.

  As described above, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the contents of the effect display, and the presence or absence of the big hit and the expectation of the big hit can be transmitted to the player by the effect display. Therefore, in the case of a jackpot, it is possible to give the player the feeling that he or she has won the jackpot and to improve the player's operating desire.

<Step S1515>
Thereafter, in step S1515, the continuous hitting effect flag 612h and the reception start flag 612n used in the continuous hitting operation rendering process are turned off, and the continuous hitting counter 612k is cleared to 0, and the continuous hitting operation rendering process is ended.

<Step S1516>
If it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is not within the effective period of operation (S1509: No), that is, if the effective waiting time has elapsed after displaying the continuous hitting operation start image, the continuous hitting operation is continued in step S1516. An effect end image indicating the end of the effect is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Note that it is also possible to make the player recognize the end of the operation valid period by reducing the display brightness of the continuous hitting operation start image instead of the display of the effect end image. In step S1516, the effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 stops the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26, and ends the effect lighting by the lighting unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is operated on the condition that the operation button 22 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image (S1510: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and reflected in the effect (S1512). Here, the MPU 61 when executing the processing is an example of the first operation receiving unit. On the other hand, in the continuous hit rendering process, unlike the single shot operation effect process, the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image is ignored without being considered. Thus, the MPU 61 at the time of ignoring the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image is also an example of the second operation receiving means. This is because, in the effect that the one-shot operation result image is displayed by the one-time operation of the operation button 22 as in the one-shot operation effect described above, the importance of the one-time operation of the operation button 22 by the player is high. In the effect that the number of times of operating the operation button 22 is reflected on the display of the continuous hitting operation result image as in the continuous hitting operation effect, the player is dissatisfied that the first operation is ignored because the player repeatedly operates the operating button 22 This is because the feeling of discomfort is small. Then, in the continuous hitting operation rendering process, the processing load on the MPU 61 is reduced by disregarding the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image.

  Even in the continuous hitting operation rendering process in which the operating method is the intermittent operation of the operation button 22 within the operation effective period, the same processing as the steps S1409 to S1410 and the steps S1412 to S1414 in the one-shot operation rendering process is performed. It is considered as another embodiment to do. That is, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues continuously before and after the display of the long press operation start image, the change of the operation button 22 from the operation state to the non-operation state is It is conceivable that the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted as the condition. Thereby, the operation of the operation button 22 which is performed before and after the notification of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the effect as one operation of the intermittent operation.

[Long press operation effect processing: S1006]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect processing. In the long press operation effect process, a process for causing the symbol display unit 341 to display the long press operation effect is executed. In addition, in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6, a long press operation preview image, a long press operation start image, a long press operation effect image, a long press operation result image, and a show are displayed on the symbol display portion 341 in the long press operation effect. One or more types of images such as end images are stored.

<Step S1601>
As shown in FIG. 16, in step S1601, when the variation start command includes information indicating a long press operation effect, the long press operation effect is executed based on the long press effect flag 612i which is turned on in step S1309. Determine if it is or not. Here, if the long press effect flag 612i is on (S1601: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1602, and if the long press effect flag 612i is not on (S1601: No), the long press operation effect process ends Let

<Step S1602>
In step S1602, it is determined whether the start timing of the long press operation effect has come. Specifically, in the ROM 611, a long press standby time until the long press operation effect is started after variation display start in the symbol display section 341 is stored for each type of the long press operation effect. Then, in step S1602, it is determined that the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived when the long press standby time corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect has elapsed since the start of the variable display in the symbol display section 341. Do. Here, if the start timing of the long press operation effect has come (S1602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1603, and if the start timing of the long press operation effect has not come (S1602: No) And end the long press operation effect processing.

<Step S1603>
In step S1603, it is determined whether reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started according to whether the reception start flag 612n is on. The reception start flag 612n is a flag indicating whether the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has started, and is turned on in step S1608 and turned off in step S1617 as described later. Here, if the reception start flag 612n is on (S1603: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1609, and if the reception start flag 612n is not on (S1603: No), the process proceeds to step S1604.

<Steps S1604 to S1605>
In step S1604, it is determined whether or not a long press operation advance notice image has already been displayed on the symbol display portion 341 to convey the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect. . Here, when the long press operation advance notice image is not displayed (S1604: Yes), in the subsequent step S1605, the long press operation advance notice image corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 Let For example, as the long press operation preview image, a message indicating a mission such as “long press on button to recover power” is displayed. It is also conceivable that the operation purpose or the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the long press operation advance notice image or together with the long press operation advance notice image. On the other hand, when the long press operation advance notice image is already displayed (S1604: No), the process skips step S1605 and shifts to step S1606.

<Step S1606>
In step S1606, it is determined whether the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each of the long press operation advance notice images and stored in the ROM 611 has elapsed. The advance notice continuation time is a waiting time set in advance as a time in which the player can recognize the content of the long press operation advance notice image after the display of the long press operation advance notice image. The notice continuation time may be a time common to a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of long press operation notice images. Here, if the notice continuation time corresponding to the long press operation notice image has elapsed (S1606: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1607, and if the notice continuation time has not elapsed (S1606) No), the long press operation effect processing is ended.

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, the symbol display section 341 displays a long press operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, a process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 by providing a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22 is executed. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such processing is an example of the operation notification means. For example, as the long press operation start image, a message such as “Start!” Or “Ready Go!” Is displayed. The long press operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, it is conceivable that "Ready" is displayed as the long press operation start image, and then "Go!" Is displayed. It is also conceivable that an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the long press operation start image or together with the long press operation start image.

<Step S1608>
Then, in step S1608, the reception start flag 612n is turned on to start reception of the operation of the operation button 22. As a result, when the long press operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1611 in step S1603. The acceptance start flag 612 n is turned off in step S 1619 described later.

<Steps S1609 to S1610>
In step S1609, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is continued at the time of the notification of the operation start instruction in the step S1607. That is, in step S1609, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. Specifically, in accordance with whether or not the first pattern flag 612d is on, it is determined whether the operation button 22 has already been operated. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method and the like of the operation button 22 prior to the arrival of the operation start timing of the operation button 22, the "long press on the button The long press operation notification image such as “” may be displayed. In this case, the player may start operating the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the long press operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 612n is not turned on until the long press operation start image is displayed, and reception of the operation of the operation button 22 starts. Not. Therefore, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the long press operation notification image and the display of the long press operation start image, and the state is the display of the long press operation start image. If the operation continues even after the start of acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 (S1603: Yes), the input signal of the operation switch 22a does not become "OFF", "ON" or "ON" (S1614: No) ), The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, even when the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is started before the long press operation start image is displayed, the step S1609 is performed to reflect the operation on the effect. At the point in time when the long press operation start image is displayed, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is continued. Here, when the operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S1609: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1610, one long press counter 612k is added, and the long press operation effect process is ended. When the operation button 22 has not been operated yet (S1609: No), the long press operation effect processing is ended as it is.

<Step S1611>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1603 that the operation of the operation button 22 has been accepted, it is determined in step S1611 whether or not the operation valid period of the operation button 22 is within. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) preset for each type of the long press operation effect. Then, when the valid waiting time has not elapsed after the display of the long press operation start image, the MPU 61 determines that it is within the operation valid period. Here, if it is within the operation valid period (S1611: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1612, and if it is not within the operation valid period (S1611: No), the process proceeds to step S1620.

<Step S1612>
In step S1612, it is determined whether the long press counter 612k is greater than zero. Here, if the long press counter 612k is 0 (S1612: No), the process proceeds to step S1614. That is, when the long press operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 612n is turned on, the player has not operated the operation button 22 yet and the step S1610 is skipped, or If the operation button 22 has not been operated after the display of the long press operation start image, the process proceeds to step S1614.

  If the long press counter 612k is larger than 0 (S1612: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1613. Therefore, when the long press operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 612n is turned on, the player operates the operation button 22, and the long press counter 612k is added in the step S1610. The processing proceeds to step S1613.

<Step S1613>
In step S1613, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 has ended. Specifically, when the third pattern flag 612f is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 changes from the operation state to the non-operation state, and the operation of the operation button 22 is finished. That is, step S1613 is a process for detecting that the player has stopped pressing the operation button 22. Here, when the operation of the operation button 22 is finished (S1613: Yes), the long press operation effect process is finished. On the other hand, when the operation of the operation button 22 is not completed (No in S1613), that is, when the operation of the operation button 22 is continued, the process proceeds to step S1615.

<Step S1614>
In step S1614, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 612e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 is changed from the non-operation state to the operation state, and the operation of the operation button is started. Here, if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1614: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1615 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1614: No), the long press operation effect process is ended.

<Step S1615>
In step S1615, the long press counter 612k is incremented by one. As a result, a counter value corresponding to the operation time within the operation valid period in the long press operation effect is stored in the long press counter 612k.

<Step S1616>
Then, in step S1616, a long press operation effect image corresponding to the value of the long press counter 612k is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of long press operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the long press counter 612k increases, and in step S1616 corresponds to the value corresponding to the value of the long press counter 612k. The long press operation effect image is read and displayed. For example, when the long press operation effect is an effect in which the power amount of the power gauge increases in response to the long press operation of the operation button 22, an image in which the power amount gradually increases is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 Be done.

  In step S1616, the long press operation command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 5, and the audio lamp control device 5 outputs the effect voice corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image from the speaker 26, and the long press The lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode corresponding to the operation effect image. For example, it is conceivable that the speaker 26 reproduces a sound or the like indicating a situation in which the power amount is gradually increasing, and the volume of the sound is also gradually increased. Further, it is conceivable that the number of lightings in the electric decorative portion 27 gradually increases and the luminance gradually increases as the amount of power increases. Thereby, in the long press operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 every operation of the operation button 22 together with the effect voice corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain the feeling that the long press operation of the operation button 22 is received by the sound effect.

<Step S1617>
Next, in step S1617, it is determined whether the long press counter 612k has reached the second predetermined value or more corresponding to the long press operation effect. The second specified value is a value set in step S1309 when it is determined that the effect content is a long press operation effect (S1308: Yes). Here, if the long press counter 612k is greater than or equal to the second prescribed value (S1617: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1618, and if the long press counter 612k is not greater than or equal to the second prescribed value (S1617: No). ), The long press operation effect processing ends.

<Step S1618>
Then, in step S 1618, as a result of the long press operation of the operation button 22, the long press operation result image is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of long press operation result images corresponding to each type of the long press operation effect. Then, in the step S1618, among the plurality of long press operation result images corresponding to the long press operation effect, the long press operation result image selected according to the information of the presence or absence of the jackpot occurrence included in the fluctuation start command indicate.

  For example, a long press operation result image including the characters “success!” And a long press operation result image including the characters “fail!” Corresponding to the long press operation effect are stored in the ROM 611, and the variation start The long press operation result image including the characters "Success!" Is displayed when the command includes information with jackpot occurrence, and "Failure!" When the fluctuation start command includes information without jackpot occurrence It is conceivable to display the long press operation result image including characters. Further, the long press operation result image is not limited to the one indicating the presence or absence of the jackpot occurrence, and may be an image such as a message or a character for indicating the expectation degree of the jackpot occurrence, for example.

  In step S1618, a long press operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs the effect voice corresponding to the long press operation result image from the speaker 26, and the long press operation result The lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode corresponding to the image. Thereby, in the long press operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 10 is provided with vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1618, the vibration means is controlled together with the display of the long press operation result image to operate the operation button. It is also conceivable to indicate that the jackpot occurrence or jackpot expectation is high by oscillating 22.

  As described above, in the long press operation effect processing, the long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the contents of the effect display, and the presence or absence of the big hit and the expectation of the big hit are notified to the player by the effect display. It is possible to give the player the feeling that he / she has hit a hit, and to improve the player's willingness to operate.

<Step S1619>
Thereafter, in step S1619, the long press effect flag 612i and the reception start flag 612n used in the long press operation effect process are turned off, and the long press counter 612m is cleared to 0, and the long press operation effect process is ended. Let

<Step S1620>
If it is determined in step S1609 that the operation is not within the effective period of operation (S1609: No), that is, if the effective waiting time has elapsed after the display of the long press operation start image, the length continues in step S1620. An effect end image indicating the end of the push operation effect is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. It is also conceivable to make the player recognize the end of the operation valid period by decreasing the display brightness of the long press operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. Further, in step S1620, the effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 stops the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26, and ends the effect lighting by the lighting unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is operated on the condition that the operation button changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the display of the long press operation start image (S1614: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and reflected in the effect (S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 61 when executing the processing is an example of the first operation receiving unit. Further, when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues continuously before and after the display of the long press operation start image, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 operates the operation method of the long press operation effect (S1609: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is accepted according to the condition that the operation state of the operation button 22 determined in advance corresponding to the long press operation that is is continuing (S1614: No), and the operation is reflected in the effect ( S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such processing is an example of the second operation receiving means.

  On the other hand, conventionally, in the configuration in which the long press operation preview image is displayed and the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified before the long press operation start image is displayed, the player performs the long press operation preview When the operation of the operation button 22 is started when the image is displayed, there is a problem that the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected forever and is not reflected in the effect. In particular, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is a long press, the possibility that the player keeps the operation button 22 pressed is very high. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable because the operation is not reflected in the effect although the operation button 22 is operated. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the player operates the operation button 22 while the long press operation start image is displayed after the long press operation preview image is displayed. Even when the operation state continues until the display of the long press operation start image, the operation of the operation button 22 of the player can be reflected from the display time point of the long press operation start image. it can. Therefore, for example, the player can be released from the stress that the player misunderstands that the operation button 22 is broken or the operation button 22 is operated again.

  As described above, when the effect accompanied by the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is executed, after the operation method etc. of the operation button 22 is announced, the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started. There is a possibility that the operation button 22 may be in the state of being pressed in the meantime. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, in particular, the operation method of the operation button 22 is a one-shot operation or a long press operation, and the operation button 22 is notified after the operation method etc. Even in the case where the operation button 22 is in the state of being kept pressed until the reception of the operation of is started, it is possible to reflect the operation in the effect. Further, as described above, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is the continuous hitting operation, the player repeatedly operates the operation button 22. Therefore, after notifying the operation method of the operation button 22, etc., the operation button The process is simplified by ignoring the operation button 22 even if the operation button 22 is in the non-depressed state until the reception of the operation 22 is started. Of course, as described above, even when the operation content of the operation button 22 is the continuous hitting operation, the acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 is started after notifying the operation method of the operation button 22 as in the single-shot operation. If the operation button 22 is in the state of being pressed until then, it is also conceivable to reflect the operation on the effect.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the one-shot operation start image in the one-shot operation effect processing (see FIG. 14) (S1409: Yes). The case where the operation is reflected in the effect after the display of the one-shot operation start image has been described. On the other hand, it is conceivable to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22 when the single operation notification image indicating the operation method of the operation button 22 or the like is displayed. In the second embodiment, the single operation start image is displayed after the single operation notification image is displayed by enabling reception of the operation of the operation button 22 when the single operation notification image is displayed. A configuration will be described in which the player's operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect until it is done.

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, another example of the one-shot operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 18. In the one-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. 18, the same processes as those of the one-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the second embodiment, in the one-shot operation effect process, the process of step S1801 described below is executed, and the steps S1401 to S1402 and the step S1403 are omitted.

<Step S1801>
As shown in FIG. 18, when the one-shot operation advance notice image is displayed in step S1405, it is determined in step S1801 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Here, when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1801: Yes), the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the step S1416. Here, the MPU 61 at the time of receiving the operation of the operation button 22 after the notification of the operation method by the display of the one-shot operation preview image by executing the step S1801 is an example of the operation receiving means.

  Thereby, in the step S1416, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect, and the one-shot operation result image is displayed. Here, the MPU 61 is an example of the operation reflection means when reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 received in step S1801 in the effect. That is, in the second embodiment, acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 is enabled at the timing when the single-shot operation notification image is displayed. If the operation of the operation button 22 has not been started (S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1406.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 is performed between the notification of the operation method by the display of the one-shot operation preview image and the notification of the operation start instruction by the display of the one-shot operation start image. Can be used effectively. Further, in the second embodiment, since only a simple process is performed in which the operation is reflected in the effect when the operation button 22 is operated, the processing load on the MPU 61 is suppressed while the processing load is reduced. The problem regarding the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the one-shot operation start image can be solved. For example, the trouble of the player re-operating the operation button 22 is omitted, and the player is prevented from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 is broken.

  In addition, although the said single-shot operation presentation process was mentioned as the example and demonstrated here, it is possible to comprise similarly about the said continuous hit operation presentation process or the said long press operation presentation process. That is, in the case of the continuous hitting effect processing, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the continuous hitting operation advance notice image and the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, the processing is performed in the step S1508 (see FIG. 15). It can be considered that the reception start flag 612 n is turned on. In the long press effect processing, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the long press operation advance notice image and the display of the long press operation start image, the reception start flag 612n is turned on. It is conceivable to add one long press counter 612m. Thereby, also in the continuous hit effect processing and the long press effect processing, the operation is reflected in the effect at the time of operation of the operation button 22, so that the time and effort for the player to operate the operation button 22 again is omitted. The player is prevented from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 is broken.

  When the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of each operation preview image and the display of each operation start image in the one-shot operation effect processing, the continuous hitting operation effect processing, or the long press effect processing, the symbol Using the speaker 26 or the electric decoration 27 or the like, such as outputting a sound effect corresponding to the operation from the speaker 26 or blinking the electric decoration 27 according to the operation without changing the display content of the display 341 It is conceivable to suggest to the player that the operation is accepted. As a result, it is possible to indicate to the player that at least the operation button 22 is not broken but that the operation is accepted.

Third Embodiment
In the second embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the one-time operation notification image is displayed and the time when the one-time operation start image is displayed, the operation is reflected in the effect at that time The case was described. On the other hand, in such a case, since the one-shot operation start image may not be displayed, the player who has operated the operation button 22 early can not show the original one-shot operation effect. Therefore, in the third embodiment, even when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the one-time operation notification image is displayed and the time when the one-time operation start image is displayed, the operation is performed. A configuration will be described in which the operation is put on hold until the one-shot operation start image is displayed, and the operation is reflected in the effect after the one-shot operation start image is displayed.

  Specifically, in the third embodiment, another example of the one-shot operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. 19, the same processes as the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. 14 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. Specifically, in the third embodiment, in the one-shot operation effect processing, the processing of the following steps S1901 to S1903 is executed, and the steps S1413 to S1414 are omitted.

<Step S1901>
As shown in FIG. 19, when the one-shot operation advance notice image is displayed in step S1405, it is determined in step S1901 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 612e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 is changed from the non-operation state to the operation state, and the operation of the operation button is started. Here, when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1901: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1902, and when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1901: No), the process is the above It transfers to step S1406.

<Step S1902>
In step S1902, the operated flag 612j is turned on. Thus, whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated before the single operation start image is displayed after the display of the single operation preview image is determined according to the state of the already operated flag 612 j. Becomes possible.

<Step S1903>
After that, if it is determined in the step S1411 that the operation is within the effective period (S1411: Yes), in the subsequent step S1903, it is determined whether the already operated flag 612j is on as in the step S1412. Do. Here, if the already-operated flag 612 j is not on (S 1903: No), the process proceeds to step S 1415. On the other hand, if the already-operated flag 612 j is on (S 1903: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 1416 and the one-shot operation result image is displayed. That is, when the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the already operated flag 612 j is turned on between the display of the one-shot operation preliminary image and the display of the one-shot operation start image, The operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect at the timing when the operation start instruction is notified by the display of the single operation start image. That is, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the one-shot operation start image and the display of the one-shot operation start image, the operation is reflected in the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 is enabled at the timing when the one-shot operation notification image is displayed, and at the timing when the one-shot operation start image is displayed thereafter. The operation is reflected. Therefore, even when the player operates the operation button 22 before the display of the one-shot operation start image, the operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected in the effect without the player's re-operation. As a result, for example, the player who operates the operation button 22 can misunderstand that the operation button 22 is broken or the player can be released from the stress of performing the operation of the operation button 22 again.

  In particular, in the pachinko machine 10, after the symbol variation display in the symbol display portion 341 is started, the single operation advance notice image is displayed, and the speaker effect is gradually enhanced according to the process of displaying the single operation start image. The sound output from 26 and the lighting mode of the illumination part 27 may be defined. In this respect, in the third embodiment, since the one-shot operation result image is not displayed before the one-shot operation start image is displayed as in the second embodiment, the rendering effect is enhanced. In this state, the operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected in the effect, and the player's game can be entertained by the original effect contents of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, since the one-shot operation result image is displayed after the one-shot operation start image is displayed after the one-shot operation preview image, the player can be made to show the one-shot operation start image. It can be recognized that the operation button 22 should be pressed after the display of the start image.

Fourth Embodiment
In the third embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the one-time operation notification image is displayed and the time when the one-time operation start image is displayed, the operation is performed as the one-time operation start image The configuration to be reflected in the effect immediately after the display of has been described. In this case, the single operation start image is displayed instantaneously. On the other hand, it is conceivable that the player can sufficiently recognize the content of the single-shot operation start image by securing display of the single-shot operation start image for a certain period of time. In the fourth embodiment, when there is an operation on the operation button 22 between the time when the one-time operation notification image is displayed and the time when the one-time operation start image is displayed, the operation is performed as the one-time operation start image The configuration to be reflected in the presentation after being displayed for a certain time will be described.

  Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, another example of the one-shot operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. 20, the same processes as those of the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the process of step S2001 described below is executed in the one-shot operation effect process.

<Step S2001>
As shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined in step S1903 that the already-operated flag 612j is on (S1903: Yes), in the subsequent step S2001, the standby time set in advance after displaying the single-shot operation start image It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Then, when the waiting time has elapsed (S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to the step S1416, and the one-shot operation result image is displayed. That is, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the one-shot operation start image and the display of the one-shot operation start image, when the waiting time has elapsed from the display of the one-shot operation start image. The operation is reflected in the effect. On the other hand, if the waiting time has not elapsed (S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S1415.

  Here, the standby time is, for example, a time set in advance as a time in which the player can recognize the content of the one-shot operation start image to a certain extent. As a result, since the single-shot operation start image is displayed until the standby time elapses, it is possible to allow the player to sufficiently recognize what the display of the single-shot operation start image is originally. Therefore, for example, when the same operation rendition is executed next, an operation desire to operate the operation means at the correct timing is given.

  Further, it is conceivable that the MPU 61 changes the standby time in step S2001 in accordance with the presence or absence of the jackpot occurrence included in the fluctuation start command. For example, it is considered that the ROM 611 stores, as the standby time, a first standby time corresponding to occurrence of a big hit and a second standby time corresponding to out of each occurrence of the one-shot operation effect. Be Then, in step S2001, the progress of the first standby time or the second standby time selected according to the presence or absence of the occurrence of the jackpot is monitored. At this time, the first waiting time is, for example, a timing when the roulette stops at the hit or a time preset as a timing when the target enters the sight, and the second waiting time is, for example, a timing when the roulette stops falling It is conceivable that it is a time set in advance as the timing at which the target largely deviates from within the sight. Thereby, the player can be made to have an impression that the result displayed as the one-shot operation result image is determined by the operation of the operation button 22. Therefore, when the same single-shot operation effect is executed next, the player can be motivated to look at the single-shot operation start image and then press the operation button 22.

  If the standby time has not elapsed (S2001: No), the process proceeds to the step S1415, so if the operation button 22 is operated again while the standby time elapses (S1415). : Yes), the re-operation is reflected in the effect at that time, and the one-shot operation result image is displayed. Therefore, even if the player operates once before the display of the one-shot operation start image, the re-operation causes the effect to be reflected in the effect at the timing of the re-operation to display the one-shot operation result image. Can. In addition, the situation where the effect is not reflected in the effect even if the operation button 22 is operated before the waiting time elapses is avoided, so that the player operates the operation button 22 while waiting for the waiting time to elapse. Misunderstanding with the malfunction of the operation button 22 is also prevented.

Fifth Embodiment
By the way, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button 22 is operated when the single-shot operation start image is displayed, the input signal from the operation switch 22a for detecting the operation of the operation button 22 is "OFF" thereafter It is a problem that “ON” and “ON” are not set. So, in the said 5th embodiment, the operation start of the operation button 22 is started by making the input signal from the operation switch 22a "OFF", "OFF", and "OFF" forcibly at the time of the display of the said one-shot operation start image. The structure which makes it detectable is demonstrated.

  Specifically, in the fifth embodiment, another example of the one-shot operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. 21, the same processes as the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. 14 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. Specifically, in the fifth embodiment, the process of step S2101 described below is performed in the one-shot operation effect process.

<Step S2101>
As shown in FIG. 21, when the acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 is started in the step S1408, the first detection flag 612a, the second detection flag 612b, and the third detection flag 612c are turned off in the subsequent step S2101. Do. That is, in step S 2101, the MPU 61 artificially creates a state in which the player does not operate the operation button 22.

  Thus, when the player continues the operation of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the one-shot operation start image, the first detection flag 612a, the second detection flag 612b, and the first detection flag 612b are selected in step S2101. The 3 detection flag 612 c is once turned off, and immediately thereafter sequentially turned on. Therefore, since the second pattern flag 612e is turned on as in the case where the operation button 22 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state, the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted in the step S1415 (S1415: Yes). It will be reflected (S1416).

  Therefore, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button on the effect without forcing the player to re-operate the operation button 22. Further, in the one-shot operation effect processing according to the fifth embodiment, the step S2101 is executed instead of the steps S1409 to S1410 and the steps S1412 to S1414 of the one-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. And the processing load of the MPU 61 is reduced.

Sixth Embodiment
In the first embodiment, even in the case where the operation state of the operation button 22 continues continuously before and after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image in the continuous hitting operation effect processing (see FIG. 15), the operation The case of ignoring is described as an example. On the other hand, a configuration is also conceivable in which the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is received after the continuous hitting operation notification image is displayed. In the sixth embodiment, a configuration will be described in which a continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 is received from the time when the continuous hit operation notification image is displayed, and the continuous hit operation is reflected in effects after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed.

  Concretely, in the said 6th embodiment, the other example of the continuous hitting operation presentation process performed by MPU61 of the display control apparatus 6 is demonstrated, referring FIG. In the continuous hitting operation rendering process shown in FIG. 22, the same processing as the continuous hitting operation rendering process shown in FIG. 15 is denoted with the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. Concretely, in the said 6th embodiment, the process of following step S2201-S2205 is performed in the said continuous hit operation production process.

<Step S2201>
As shown in FIG. 22, when the successive hitting operation advance notice image is displayed in step S1505, it is determined in step S2201 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Here, if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S2201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2202, and if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S2201: No), the process is not It transfers to step S1506.

<Step S2202>
In step S2202, the advance hit counter 612p is incremented by one. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the number of times the operation of the operation button 22 is performed from when the continuous hitting operation preview image is displayed until the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed is stored in the prior continuous hitting counter 612p It will be. The prior consecutive hit counter 612p is cleared to 0 in the step S1515.

<Step S2203>
Then, if it is determined in the step S1509 that the operation is within the effective period (S1509: Yes), it is determined in the subsequent step S2203 whether or not the advance hit counter 612p is larger than zero. Here, when the prior consecutive hit counter 612p is larger than 0 (S2203: Yes), the processing proceeds to step S2204, and when the prior consecutive hit counter 612p is 0 (S2203: No), the processing proceeds to the step S1510 Do.

<Steps S2204 to S2205>
In step S2204, the continuous hit counter 612k is incremented by one, and in the subsequent step S2205, the pre-continuous hit counter 612p is decremented by one. That is, in the steps S2203 to S2205, the process for adding the pre-stroke counter 612p as the stroke counter 612k is repeatedly executed until the value of the pre-stroke counter 612p becomes zero. Then, after the step S2205, the process proceeds to the step S1512. Thus, in step S1512, the continuous hitting operation effect image corresponding to the continuous hitting counter 612k counted by the prior continuous hitting counter 612p is displayed.

  As described above, in the continuous hitting operation presentation process according to the sixth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed, the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed. The operation is reflected in the effect in the step S1512 until the pre-stroke counter 612p, which is the number of times of operation, becomes 0 after the display of. Therefore, it is possible for the player to reflect on the effect without wasting the operation of the operation button 22 performed before the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed, thus realizing a game that makes sense for not disappointing the player. can do.

  Furthermore, although the case where the value of the advance hit counter 612p is reflected in the value of the hit counter 612k one by one and the continuous hit operation effect image gradually changes is described here as an example, the value of the hit counter 612k is It is also conceivable to display the continuous hitting operation effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous hit operation counter 612p from the beginning when the display of the continuous hit operation start image is started by replacing the continuous hit operation counter 612p at once.

  By the way, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing according to the sixth embodiment, since the value of the prior continuous hitting counter 612p is added to the continuous hitting counter 612k, when the operation of the operation button 22 is started after displaying the continuous hitting operation start image The continuous hit counter 612k will be reached earlier than before. Therefore, in the continuous hitting operation rendering process according to the fourth embodiment, after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed, the operation of the operation button 22 is the value of the prior continuous hitting counter 612p when the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed Until the same number is performed, for example, it is conceivable to add two operations of the operation button 22 to the continuous hit counter 612k as one operation. That is, when the operation button 22 is operated before the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, the number of times of the operation is reflected in the effect, while the operation of the operation button 22 after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed It is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the continuous hit counter 612k according to the above.

  As a result, by reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the effect content that has changed earlier than usual, and before the display of the continuous hitting operation start image It is possible to suppress the difference between the final rendering result in the case where the operation is started and in the case where the operation is started after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image. Further, after the number of operations after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image exceeds the number of operations of the operation button 22 before the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, the number of operations is added at a normal addition frequency, so The difference in the final operation result when compared with the case where the operation means is not operated before the display of the continuous hitting operation start image is also suppressed.

Seventh Embodiment
In the sixth embodiment, when there is a continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 between the time when the continuous hitting operation notification image is displayed and the time when the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed, the continuous hitting operation is the continuous hitting operation The case in which the effect is reflected immediately after the display of the start image has been described. In this case, the transition of the continuous hitting operation effect image in step S1512 is performed at a speed significantly faster than the normal continuous hitting speed of the operation button 22 by the player. In the seventh embodiment, when there is a continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 between the time when the continuous hitting operation notification image is displayed and the time when the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed, the continuous hitting operation is the continuous hitting operation. A configuration will be described in which an interval to be reflected in the effect image is secured to some extent.

  Concretely, in the said 7th embodiment, the other example of the continuous hitting operation presentation process performed by MPU61 of the display control apparatus 6 is demonstrated, referring FIG. In the continuous hitting operation rendering process shown in FIG. 23, the same processing as the continuous hitting operation rendering process shown in FIG. 22 is denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. Specifically, in the seventh embodiment, the process of step S2301 described below is performed in the continuous hitting operation rendering process.

<Step S2301>
As shown in FIG. 23, when the pre-repetition hit counter 612p is larger than 0 in the step S1903, in the step S2301, after the step S1904 is executed one before, it is determined whether or not a preset waiting time has elapsed. To judge. Here, if the waiting time has not elapsed (S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. On the other hand, if the waiting time has elapsed (S2301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1904. The standby time is a time set in advance as a time in which the player can grasp the transition of the continuous hit operation result image, and is at least longer than the execution interval of the continuous hit operation effect processing. For example, it is conceivable that the standby time is 400 msec and step S1904 is executed once for the continuous hitting operation rendering process of 100 times.

  As described above, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing according to the seventh embodiment, since the reflection interval to the effect of the operation of the operation button 22 stored as the prior consecutive hit counter 612p can be lengthened, It is possible to realize reflection of the number of operations corresponding to the value of the prior consecutive hitting counter 612p to the effect while making the player recognize the transition of the consecutive hitting operation result image in and adding interest to the game.

Eighth Embodiment
In the first embodiment, in the long press operation effect process (see FIG. 16), when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S169: Yes) The case where the operation is reflected in the effect after the display of the long press operation start image has been described. On the other hand, it is conceivable to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image indicating the operation method of the operation button 22 or the like is displayed. In the eighth embodiment, by enabling acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image is displayed, the long press operation start is started after the long press operation notification image is displayed. A configuration will be described in which the player's operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect until the image is displayed.

  Specifically, in the eighth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 24, the same processes as those of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the eighth embodiment, the processing of the following steps S2401 to S2406 is executed in the long press operation effect processing.

<Step S2401>
As shown in FIG. 24, when the long press operation advance notice image is displayed in step S1605, it is determined in step S2401 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 612e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 is changed from the non-operation state to the operation state, and the operation of the operation button is started. Here, when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S2401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2402, and when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S2401: No), the process is a step It transfers to S2403.

<Step S2402>
In step S2402, the advance long press counter 612q is incremented by one. Thereby, in the long press operation effect, the operation time of the operation button 22 performed from the long press operation advance notice image displayed to the long press operation start image displayed is displayed in advance on the long press counter 612 q. It will be stored.

<Step S2403>
On the other hand, in step S 2403, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 is continuing. Specifically, when the first pattern flag 612d is on, it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is continuing. Here, when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is continuing (S2403: Yes), the process proceeds to the step S2402, and the advance long press counter 612q is added. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is not continued (S2403: No), the process proceeds to step S1606.

<Step S2404>
Then, if it is determined in the step S1611, that it is within the operation effective period (S1611: Yes), it is determined in the subsequent step S2404 whether or not the advance long press counter 612q is 5 or more. Here, if the pre-long press counter 612q is 5 or more (S2404: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2405, and if the pre-long press counter 612q is less than 5 (S2404: No), the process is the above It transfers to step S1612.

<Steps S2405 to S2406>
In step S2405, the long press counter 612m is incremented by five, and in the subsequent step S2406, the advance long press counter 612q is decremented by 5 each. That is, in the steps S2404 to S2406, the process for adding the preliminary long press counter 612q as the long press counter 612m is repeatedly executed until the value of the preliminary long press counter 612q becomes zero. Then, after the step S2406, the process proceeds to the step S1616. Thus, in step S1616, the long press operation effect image corresponding to the long press counter 612m counted by the preliminary long press counter 612q is displayed. In particular, when the pre-long press counter 612 q is reflected in the effect, the long press counter 612 m is increased by five, so that the long press operation effect image can be changed at a speed faster than normal.

  As described above, in the long press operation effect processing according to the eighth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the long press operation start image is displayed, The operation is reflected in the effect in step S1616 until the pre-long press counter 612q corresponding to the operation time becomes zero. Therefore, it is possible for the player to reflect on the effect without wasting the operation of the operation button 22 performed before the long press operation start image is displayed, and it is a game that makes sense so as not to disappoint the player. It can be realized.

  Further, in the eighth embodiment, since the advance long press counter 612 q is counted up in the step S 2402, before the long press operation start image is displayed in the step S 1607, before the display of the long press operation start image It is possible to determine whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is being performed. Therefore, for example, in the case where the pachinko 10 has vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element that vibrates the operation button 22, when displaying the long press operation start image in the step S2402, the operation button 22 is operated by the vibration means. It is conceivable to vibrate. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the original operation start timing of the operation button 22.

  By the way, when the operation time of the operation button 22 before the display of the long press operation start image is reflected in the effect, the change of the long press operation effect image in the effect is the operation button before the long press operation start image is displayed 22 faster than when not operating. Therefore, it is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the long press counter 612m according to the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the long press operation start image, as in the example described in the continuous hitting operation presentation process. As a result, by reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the long press operation start image, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the effect content that has changed earlier than usual, and the display of the long press operation start image It is possible to suppress the difference between the final rendering result and the case where the operation is started before and when the operation is started after the display of the long press operation start image.

  In this case, the long press is performed only until the operation time of the operation button 22 after the display of the long press operation start image reaches the operation time of the operation button 22 before the long press operation start image is displayed. It is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the long press counter 612m according to the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the operation start image. Thereby, after the operation time after the display of the long press operation start image exceeds the operation time of the operation means before the display of the long press operation start image, the long press counter 612m is added at a normal addition frequency. Therefore, the difference in the final operation result when compared with the case where the operation button 22 is not operated before the display of the long press operation start image is suppressed.

The ninth embodiment
By the way, in the long press operation effect processing, the operation is reflected in the effect as a response when the operation button 22 is operated between the display of the long press operation notification image and the display of the long press operation start image. In addition to the case, it is conceivable to make the operation of the operation button 22 meaningful. In the ninth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the display of the length press operation notification image and the display of the long press operation start image, the expectation of the jackpot is played according to the operation. The configuration that can be notified to the user will be described.

  Specifically, in the ninth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 25, the same processes as those of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the ninth embodiment, the processing of the following steps S2501 to S2502 is executed in the long press operation effect processing.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment includes vibration means for vibrating the operation button 22 and its drive circuit, and the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 inputs a control signal to the drive circuit. Therefore, it is possible to vibrate the vibration means. The vibration unit is, for example, a vibration actuator such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element. The vibrating means is used in the pachinko machine 10, for example, to vibrate the operation button 22 so as to show the expectation of the jackpot to the player.

<Step S2501>
As shown in FIG. 26, when the long press operation advance notice image is displayed in step S1605, it is determined in step S2501 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Here, when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S2501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2502, and when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S2501: No), the process is the above It transfers to step S1606. Thus, the MPU 61 at the time of receiving the operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the long press operation advance notice image and the display of the long press operation start image is an example of the first operation accepting means. Further, after the display of the long press operation image, the MPU 61 at the time of receiving the operation of the operation button 22 in the step S1614 is an example of the second operation receiving means.

<Step S2502>
Then, in step S2502, vibration notification processing of the operation button 22 is executed. Specifically, in the vibration notification process, when the fluctuation start command includes information with a big hit, the vibration unit is driven to vibrate the operation button 22, and the fluctuation start command does not generate a big hit. When the information is included, the vibration means is not vibrated. Here, the MPU 61 when vibrating the operation button 22 when the operation of the operation button 22 is received in the step S2501 is an example of the vibration control means.

  Thus, in the ninth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated before the long press operation start image is displayed after the long press operation preview image is displayed, The player is notified of the occurrence of a big hit by the vibration of the operation button 22. Therefore, the player who knows the specification of the pachinko machine 10 can know only the presence or absence of the determination of the jackpot occurrence by operating the operation button 22 by daringly before displaying the long press operation start image, For example, the player can be given a sense of superiority. In addition, for players who do not know the specifications of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible that they feel that they vibrated because the operation was early, or they feel that the possibility of jackpot occurrence is high. It is considered that the button 22 is released. Therefore, at the display point of the long press operation start image, a situation where the operation button 22 is not operated can be created, and the player can naturally operate the operation button 22 again.

  In the vibration notification process, even if the fluctuation start command includes information without occurrence of a big hit, the presence or absence of vibration of the operation button 22 for the purpose of enhancing the player's sense of expectation based on the contents of the fluctuation start command. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to switch. For example, it is conceivable to vibrate the vibration of the operation button 22 also when the effect with a high degree of expectation is executed based on the result (random number value) of the internal lottery included in the change start command.

  Further, in the vibration notification process, vibrating the operation button 22 is considered as another embodiment regardless of whether or not information on occurrence of a big hit is included in the change start command. As a result, it can be expected that the player's hand naturally separates from the operation button 22 and a situation in which the operation button 22 is not operated can be created at the time of displaying the long press operation start image. Furthermore, in the vibration notification process, the symbol display section 341 displays a message prompting the user to release the operation button 22 or a message prompting re-operation, thereby notifying the player that the operation start timing has not arrived. can do. It is also possible to recognize that the vibration of the operation button 22 is not due to the high expectation of the jackpot.

  In step S2502, instead of the vibration notification process, the operation start timing to operate the operation button 22 has not been reached when the operation of the operation button 22 is received before the long press operation start image is displayed. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to execute notification processing for notifying that effect. The MPU 61 when executing such processing is also an example of the operation reflecting means. As a result, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the operation start timing has not been reached, so that the player is prevented from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 or the like is broken.

  Furthermore, in the said 9th embodiment, although the case where the process of the said step S2501-S2502 was performed in the said long press operation production process was demonstrated, also in the said one-shot operation production process and the said continuous hit operation production process It is conceivable to execute the processes of steps S2501 to S2502. That is, it is conceivable that the steps S2201 to S2202 are performed between the step S1405 and the step S1406 in the one-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. Further, it is conceivable that the steps S2201 to S2202 are executed between the step S1505 and the step S1506 in the continuous hitting operation rendering process shown in FIG.

Tenth Embodiment
By the way, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button 22 is operated when the long press operation start image is displayed, the input signal from the operation switch 22a for detecting the operation of the operation button 22 is " It is a problem that it does not become OFF, ON, or ON. Therefore, in the tenth embodiment, when the long press operation start image is displayed, the input signal from the operation switch 22a is forcibly set to “OFF”, “OFF” or “OFF” to operate the operation button 22. The configuration for making the start detectable is described.

  Specifically, in the tenth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 26, the same processes as those of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the tenth embodiment, the process of step S2601 described below is executed in the long press operation effect process.

<Step S2601>
As shown in FIG. 26, after the acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 is started in the step S1608, the first detection flag 612a, the second detection flag 612b, and the third detection flag 612c are turned off in the subsequent step S2601. Do. That is, in the step S2701, the MPU 61 artificially creates a state in which the player does not operate the operation button 22.

  Therefore, in the long press operation effect processing according to the tenth embodiment, even when the operation button 22 is operated before the display of the long press operation start image, the operation button after the single operation start image is displayed. 22 operations will start. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the operation of the operation button in the effect without forcing the player to operate the operation button 22 again. Further, in the long press operation effect process according to the tenth embodiment, the process of steps S1609 to S1610 and step S1613 of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 16 is omitted, and the processing load of the MPU 61 is reduced. Be done.

[Summary of the Invention]
The summary of the invention extracted from the above-described embodiments will be additionally described below. In addition, in order to provide for understanding of the correspondence of each supplementary note and each embodiment, it may attach and explain for convenience a code, but the invention concerning the supplementary note is limited to the concrete composition which attached the code. is not.

[Supplementary Note A1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detection means (MPU 61) for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
An effect executing means for executing, based on a control signal output from the main control means, an operation effect that causes the operation of the operation means to be reflected in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received. (MPU 61),
Operation notification means (MPU 61) for giving an operation start instruction by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method;
Equipped with
The effect executing means is
First operation reception means (MPU 61) for receiving an operation of the operation means on condition that the operation means has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means;
When the operation state of the operation means continues before and after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means, the operation of the operation means can be received according to the conditions predetermined according to the operation method Second operation accepting means (MPU 61),
A game machine characterized by including.

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix A1, even when the player operates the operation means before and after the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation can be reflected in the effect.

[Supplementary Note A2]
The first operation reception means is a non-operation state on the condition that the operation state continues at least twice after at least one non-operation state in the detection results of the plurality of times by the operation detection means The gaming machine according to appendix 1, wherein it is determined that the operating state has been changed to the operating state.

  By adopting the configuration according to the supplementary note A2, it is possible to prevent false detection of the operation means due to noise, and when the player operates the operation means by the player before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. It becomes possible to reflect the operation on the effect.

[Supplementary Note A3]
When the second operation receiving means is one operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the operation means is operated on the condition that the operation means has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state. The gaming machine according to appendix 1 or 2, which receives an operation of

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix A3, when the player operates the operation means before and after the notification of the operation start instruction, the effect is reflected in the effect when the operation means is changed to the non-operation state Therefore, the player can obtain a feeling that the effect has changed by releasing his / her hand from the operation means.

[Supplementary Note A4]
When the second operation receiving means is one operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation of the operation means is performed on condition that the operation state of the operation means has continued for a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, which is to accept

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note A4, when the player continues the operation of the operation means while the operation of the operation means is being performed by the player before and after the notification of the operation start instruction It is possible to prevent the situation where the effect is not reflected in the presentation lasting for a long time.

[Supplementary Note A5]
When the second operation reception means is the long press operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the operation state of the operation means continues before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 4, wherein the operation of the operation means is received on condition that it is determined that

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix A5, even when the operation state of the operation means is continued before the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation of the operation means is performed before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. It is possible to receive the operation of the operation means from the point of time when it is determined that the state is continuing, and to reflect the operation in the effect.

[Supplementary Note A6]
When the second operation reception means is the intermittent operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the operation of the operation means is performed on the condition that the operation means has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, which is to accept.

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix A6, the operation of the operation means performed before and after the notification of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the effect as one operation of the intermittent operation.

[Supplementary Note A7]
When the second operation receiving means is an intermittent operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the second operation accepting means ignores the operation state of the operation means before and after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5.

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix A7, although the operation of the operation means performed before and after the notification of the operation start instruction becomes invalid (ignore), the processing load of the effect execution means is reduced.

[Supplementary Note B1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detection means (MPU 61) for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
An effect executing means for executing, based on a control signal output from the main control means, an operation effect that causes the operation of the operation means to be reflected in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received. (MPU 61),
Operation notification means (MPU 61) for giving an operation start instruction by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method;
Equipped with
Operation receiving means for receiving the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation method by the operation notifying means, and the operation for causing the effect of the operation means received by the operation reception means to be reflected in the effect A game machine characterized by including reflection means.

  According to the gaming machine related to the supplementary note B1, it is possible to effectively use the operation performed between the notification of the operation method and the notification of the operation start instruction, for example, the trouble of the player re-operating the operation means Is omitted and the player is prevented from misunderstanding that the operation means is broken.

[Supplementary Note B2]
When the operation reflection means is one operation of the operation means within the effective period of operation, the operation receiving means performs the operation at the time when the operation of the operation means is accepted by the operation accepting means. The gaming machine according to appendix B1, which is to be reflected.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix B2, since the processing is a simple process in which the operation is reflected in the effect when the operation means is operated, the increase in the processing load is suppressed.

[Supplementary Note B3]
When the operation reflection means is an intermittent operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the number of times of operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means is stored before notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to appendix B1, wherein the effect count is reflected in the effect after notification of the operation start instruction.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note B3, it is possible to reflect on the effect without wasting the operation of the operation means performed by the player before the notification of the operation start instruction, and not to disappoint the player An appropriate game can be realized.

[Supplementary Note B4]
When the operation reflection means is an intermittent operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the number of times of operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means is stored before notification of the operation start instruction. And reflecting the number of operations on the effect after the notification of the operation start instruction, and reducing the addition frequency of the number of operations according to the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine described in.

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix B4, by reflecting the operation of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the effect content which has changed earlier than usual, and the operation start It is possible to suppress the difference between the final rendering result and the case where the operation is started before the notification of the instruction and the case where the operation is started after the notification of the operation start instruction.

[Supplementary Note B5]
The notification of the operation start instruction is performed only while the operation reflecting means reaches the number of operations of the operation device before the notification of the operation start instruction after the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to appendix B4, wherein the addition frequency of the number of operations according to the operation of the operation means is reduced.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix B5, after the number of operations after the notification of the operation start instruction exceeds the number of operations of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, the number of operations is performed with a normal addition frequency. Is added, so that the difference between the final operation results when compared with the case where the operation means is not operated before the notification of the operation start instruction is suppressed.

[Supplementary Note B6]
When the operation reflection means is an intermittent operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the number of times of operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means is stored before notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices B3 to B5, wherein, after notification of the operation start instruction, the number of operations is reflected in the effect every predetermined time period.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix B6, since the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation receiving means before the notification of the operation start instruction is gradually reflected in the effect, the player is given the process of the effect You can show it and add some fun to the game.

[Supplementary Note B7]
When the operation reflection means is the long press operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation reflection means stores the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means, and the operation start instruction The gaming machine according to appendix B1, wherein the operation time is reflected on the effect after notification.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note B7, it is possible to reflect on the effect without wasting the operation of the operation means performed by the player before being notified of the operation start instruction, so that the player is not disappointed An appropriate game can be realized.

[Supplementary Note B8]
When the operation reflection means is the long press operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation reflection means stores the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means, and notifies of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to attachment B7, wherein the operation time is later reflected in the effect, and the addition frequency of the operation time according to the operation of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction is reduced.

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix B8, by reflecting the operation of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the effect content which has changed earlier than usual, and the operation start It is possible to suppress the difference between the final rendering result and the case where the operation is started before the notification of the instruction and the case where the operation is started after the notification of the operation start instruction.

[Supplementary Note B9]
The notification of the operation start instruction is performed only while the operation reflection means reaches the operation time of the operation device before the notification of the operation start instruction after the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to appendix B8, wherein an addition frequency of the operation time according to the operation of the operation means is reduced.

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix B9, after the operation time after the notification of the operation start instruction exceeds the operation time of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation time with the normal addition frequency Is added, so that the difference between the final operation results when compared with the case where the operation means is not operated before the notification of the operation start instruction is suppressed.

[Appendix C1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detection means (MPU 61) for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
An effect executing means for executing, based on a control signal output from the main control means, an operation effect that causes the operation of the operation means to be reflected in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received. (MPU 61),
Operation notification means (MPU 61) for giving an operation start instruction by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method;
State change means (MPU 61) for changing the detection result by the operation detection means to the non-operation state of the operation means when the operation notification means is notified of the operation start instruction;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix C1, the detection result by the operation detection means is changed to the non-operation state of the operation means when the operation start instruction is notified, so that the notification is made before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. Even when the operation means is operated, a change from the non-operation state of the operation means to the operation state occurs after notification of the operation start instruction. Therefore, in the case where the effect execution means adopts a configuration in which the operation of the operation means is accepted on condition that the operation means has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means. Even if the player has performed the operation of the operation means before and after the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation can be reflected in the effect. Specifically, it is suitable for the configuration of the following appendix C1 or appendix C2.

[Appendix C2]
The operation reflecting means receives the operation of the operating means on condition that the operating means has changed from the non-operating state to the operating state after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notifying means. Gaming machine.

[Appendix C3]
The operation reflecting means operates the operation means from the non-operation state on condition that the operation state continues at least two times after at least one non-operation state in the plurality of detection results by the operation detection means The gaming machine according to appendix C2, which judges that the state has been changed.

[Supplementary Note D1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation means;
Operation detection means (MPU 61) for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
An effect executing means for executing, based on a control signal output from the main control means, an operation effect that causes the operation of the operation means to be reflected in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received. (MPU 61),
Operation notification means (MPU 61) for giving an operation start instruction by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method;
First operation receiving means (MPU 61) for receiving the operation of the operation means between the notification of the operation method and the notification of the operation start instruction;
A second operation receiving unit (MPU 61) for receiving the operation of the operation unit after the notification of the operation start instruction;
Equipped with
Vibration control means (MPU 61) for driving the vibration means to vibrate the operation means when the effect execution means receives the operation of the operation means by the first operation reception means, and the second operation reception An operation reflecting means (MPU 61) for reflecting the operation of the operation means received by the means on the effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note D1, since the player's hand can be expected to naturally leave the operation means, it is possible to create a situation where the operation means is not operated at the time of notification of the operation start instruction. .

[Supplementary Note D2]
The vibration control means can switch the presence or absence of the vibration of the operation means when the operation of the operation means is received by the first operation reception means based on the control signal output from the main control device The gaming machine according to appendix D1.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix D2, when the control signal output from the main control device includes information on occurrence of a big hit, or when an effect having a high degree of expectation is executed, the operation means is vibrated. By doing this, it can be used as a notification means to the player.

[Appendix D3]
The gaming machine according to appendix D2, wherein the vibration control means vibrates the operation means only when the control signal output from the main control device includes information on occurrence of a big hit.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note D3, only the player can know whether or not the jackpot has been decided by operating the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, for example, a sense of superiority Can be given to the player.

[Appendix D4]
The operation reflection means drives the vibration means to vibrate the operation means and operates the operation means at an operation start timing when the operation reflection means receives the operation of the operation means by the first operation reception means. The gaming machine according to Appendix D1, which reports that the time has not been reached.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix D4, the reason for the vibration of the operation means is not the purpose of showing that the expectation of the jackpot is high, but the purpose of showing that the operation start timing of the operation means has not been reached. Can be reliably recognized by the player.

[Supplementary Note E1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation means;
Operation detection means (MPU 61) for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
An effect executing means for executing, based on a control signal output from the main control means, an operation effect that causes the operation of the operation means to be reflected in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received. (MPU 61),
Operation notification means (MPU 61) for giving an operation start instruction by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method;
First operation receiving means (MPU 61) for receiving the operation of the operation means between the notification of the operation method and the notification of the operation start instruction;
A second operation receiving unit (MPU 61) for receiving the operation of the operation unit after the notification of the operation start instruction;
Equipped with
Operation reflection means (MPU 61) for notifying that the operation start timing to operate the operation means has not been reached when the effect execution means receives the operation of the operation means by the first operation reception means; An operation reflection unit (MPU 61) for reflecting the operation of the operation unit received by the second operation reception unit on the effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to the appendix E1, since the player can be made to clearly recognize that the operation start timing has not been reached, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding the failure of the operation means or the like.

[Supplementary Note F1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detection means (MPU 61) for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
An effect executing means for executing, based on a control signal output from the main control means, an operation effect that causes the operation of the operation means to be reflected in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received. (MPU 61),
Operation notification means (MPU 61) for giving an operation start instruction by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method;
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Operation receiving means for receiving the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation method by the operation notifying means, and the operation for causing the effect of the operation means received by the operation reception means to be reflected in the effect Including reflection means,
The operation reflection means is a case where the operation method is a single operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, and the operation start instruction is notified after the operation method is notified by the operation notification means. A game machine characterized by reflecting the operation on the effect after the notification of the operation start instruction from the operation notification unit when the operation reception unit receives the operation of the operation unit until the operation reception unit.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note F1, since the reflection on the effect of the operation of the operation means is performed after the notification of the operation start instruction, it is possible to show the player the operation start instruction. Thus, for example, the player can be made to recognize that the operation means should have been operated after the notification of the operation start instruction. Further, since the effects from the notification of the operation method to the notification of the operation start instruction are surely executed, it is possible to prevent, for example, the end of the voice or display flowing in the middle. In addition, when the rendering effect becomes higher from the notification of the operation method toward the operation start instruction, the operation is reflected in the rendering in a state where the rendering effect is enhanced, so the player's game is performed according to the content of the original rendering You can add interest to

[Supplementary Note F2]
The operation reflection means is a case where the operation method is a single operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, and the operation start instruction is notified after the operation method is notified by the operation notification means. The operation according to the appendix F1, which reflects the operation on the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction from the operation notification unit when the operation reception unit receives the operation of the operation unit until the operation reception unit Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note F2, since the operation is reflected in the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction, for example, the player has a sense of distrust without the operation of the operation means being reflected in the effect. Is prevented.

[Supplementary Note F3]
The operation reflection means is a case where the operation method is a single operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, and the operation start instruction is notified after the operation method is notified by the operation notification means. If the operation accepting means accepts the operation of the operation means, the operation is made to the effect when a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notifying means. The gaming machine according to appendix F1, which is to be reflected.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note F3, the operation is not reflected in the effect until the waiting time elapses, and the notification state of the operation start instruction continues, so the player is given the original effect contents It can be well recognized. Therefore, for example, when the same operation rendition is executed next, it is possible to give an operation desire to operate the operation means at the correct timing.

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

Claims (1)

Operation means operated by the player;
Operation detection means for detecting the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means for executing main control of the game;
Control is performed based on a control signal output from the main control means, and when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation is received, an effect for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect Execution means,
Operation notification means for providing a time difference after performing a first notification for notifying a predetermined operation and performing a second notification for notifying the start of the operation when performing a predetermined operation effect;
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The effect executing means is
First operation reception means for reflecting the operation of the operation means on the condition that the operation means has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after the second notification by the operation notification means;
When the operation state of the operation means continues before and after the second notification by the operation notification means, the operation satisfying the predetermined condition for the operation means is performed in the predetermined operation effect Second operation reception means capable of reflecting the operation of the operation means to the effect when being received;
After the second notification display by the operation notification unit, when the predetermined period is ended with the operation unit in the non-operation state, the predetermined operation is not performed on the effect performed by the operation on the operation unit. An end effect execution means for executing an end effect indicating the end of the operation effect;
Including gaming machines.

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