JP2019155158A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving player's desire to play a game by increasing an attention degree to the game and amusement to the game.SOLUTION: In the game machine 10, in operation performance processing for performing a lottery when an operation by an operation button 22 is performed according to a predetermined operation method and reflecting the operation on a performance with a prescribed probability, the probability that operations are reflected on a performance when the operation button 22 performs the operations to be received by operation reception means during between the notification of the operation method and the notification of an operation start instruction is lower than the probability that the operations are reflected on a performance when operation button 22 performs the operations to be received by the operation reception means during between the notification of the operation start instruction and the elapse of an operation effective period (S2801).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

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

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

JP 2013-081573 A

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

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is output from an operating means that can be operated by a player, an operation receiving means that receives an operation of the operating means, a main control means that executes a main control of the game, and the main control means. An effect executing means for executing an effect process based on the control command, and a predetermined probability set by lottery when the operation means is operated by the effect executing means in accordance with a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period. When the operation effect process for reflecting the operation in the effect is executed as the effect process, an operation notification means for notifying the operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation effective period by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method; Is provided. And when the said operation execution process performs the said operation presentation process, it is received by the said operation reception means after the said operation method is notified by the said operation notification means until the said operation start instruction | indication is notified. During the operation of the operation means, the predetermined probability at the time of operation of the operation means is received by the operation reception means after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means until the operation valid period elapses. Lower than the predetermined probability.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, instead of the operation button 22, a touch panel that displays a touch key and receives an operation by the player of the touch key may be provided as an operation unit. Further, instead of the operation buttons 22, it is conceivable that a panel 25 and a touch sensor for detecting a player's touch operation on the panel 25 are provided as operation means. In these cases, the player's operation on the touch panel or the panel 25 is reflected in the effect in various effect processes (see FIGS. 18 to 20) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S904>
In step S904, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game times control process, the aforementioned jackpot lottery is executed, and a variation pattern command necessary for symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5. At this time, the MPU 41, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S703 (see FIG. 8), and the variation type counter CS1 updated in step S909, A variation pattern command indicating the variation display time and the lottery result is set, and the variation pattern command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Counter update processing: S1003]
In the counter update process S1003, the effect type counter 512p is updated. Specifically, the effect type counter 512p and the addition counter 512s are incremented by 1 and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. The effect type counter 512p updated here is used to determine the change type and the effect type based on the change pattern command received from the main control device 4. Also, the addition counter 512s updated here is used to determine whether or not to add the pre-strike counter by operating the operation button 22 in the repeated hit operation effect process (see step S2801 in FIG. 30) of the embodiment described later. The

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1307>
In step S1307, a continuous hitting operation setting process for executing a continuous hitting operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the continuous hitting operation setting process, the continuous hitting effect flag 512h is set to ON, and the first specified value corresponding to the current repeated hitting operation effect is determined. Specifically, the first specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined in the continuous hitting table 511b of the ROM 511. In the continuous hitting operation setting process, the first specified value corresponding to the current continuous hitting operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the continuous hitting table 511b stored in the ROM 511. The first specified value is a value corresponding to the number of times of operation of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the repeated hitting operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the first specified value is “20 times” with a probability of 5/100 and “10 times” with a probability of 10/100 based on the consecutive hit table 511b and a predetermined random number value. , 85/100 with a probability of “5 times”. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out, the first specified value is “50 times” with a probability of 5/100, “100 times” with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100 based on the repeated hitting table 511b. Is determined to be “200 times”.

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

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, a long press operation setting process for executing a long press operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 512i is set to ON and a second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined. Specifically, in the long press table 511c of the ROM 511, a second specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is determined. Then, in the long press operation setting process, the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the long press table 511c stored in the ROM 511. The The second specified value is a value corresponding to an operation time of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the long press operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the second specified value is “1000” with a probability of 5/100 based on the long press table 511c and a predetermined random value, “600” with a probability of 10/100, It is determined to be “300” with a probability of 85/100. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out, the second specified value is “3000” with a probability of 5/100 based on the long press table 511c, “6000” with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100. “10000” is determined.

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

  Here, a display example of the symbol display unit 341 when special reach is executed as the symbol variation display mode will be described with reference to FIG. Here, it is determined in step S1306 that the display variation pattern command includes information indicating a continuous hitting operation effect (S1306: Yes), and the continuous hitting operation setting process is executed in step S1307. A case will be described as an example where, in the reach, a continuous hit operation effect is performed in which a continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect.

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

  After that, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 19B, a continuous hitting operation notification image for notifying the player of the operation method and the operation purpose of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 19B, a power gauge and a button symbol are displayed together with a message “Put a button repeatedly to save power!” To notify the player how to operate the operation button 22. The By such notification, the player can recognize that the greater the power stored in the power gauge by pressing the operation button 22, the higher the probability of jackpot.

  In addition, since various images such as the continuous hitting operation notification image are displayed during the production, the symbol variation display is in a downsized state as shown in FIG. 19B. It is displayed in a part of the area. In addition, it is possible that the symbol variation display is not displayed on the symbol display unit 341 during the production.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the continuous hit operation notification image is displayed, a continuous hit operation start image for notifying the player of an operation start instruction for the operation button 22 is displayed as shown in FIG. The In the example shown in FIG. 19C, a message “START!” Is displayed as the continuous hitting operation start image, thereby notifying the player of an operation start instruction for the operation button 22. By such notification, the player can recognize that the timing for pressing the operation button 22 has arrived.

  Then, when the player starts the continuous operation of the operation button 22, as shown in FIGS. 19D and 19E, the power amount displayed on the display of the power gauge is gradually increased in the symbol display unit 341. The image is updated so as to increase. At this time, the relationship between the number of operations of the operation button 22 and the amount of increase in power in the power gauge changes according to the first specified value, and the larger the first specified value, the more the number of operations of the operation button 22 is. The amount of power increase in the power gauge accompanying the increase decreases, and the smaller the first specified value, the larger the amount of power increase in the power gauge accompanying the increase in the number of operations of the operation button 22. For example, when the lottery result of the current game round is a big hit, the first specified value is such that the power is full due to a small number of repeated operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period, and the lottery result is out. In some cases, the power is set so that the power does not reach full when the operation button 22 is repeatedly operated within the operation effective period.

  By increasing the power amount of the power gauge in this way, the player can expect to become a big hit when the operation button 22 is repeatedly operated, so that the power becomes full and the player wins. Increased willingness to operate. In addition, since the power gauge stores power in a sensuous and easy-to-understand manner, it conveys the expectation of the jackpot to the player, so the expectation of the jackpot is high or low even for a player who has little gaming experience with the pachinko machine 10 Can be easily recognized.

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

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

[Single operation effect processing: S1004]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for the single operation effect processing. In the single operation effect process, a process for displaying the single operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. Note that the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 has one or more types of images such as a single operation preview image, a single operation start image, a single operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the single operation effect. Multiple types are stored.

<Step S1401>
As shown in FIG. 16, in step S1401, whether or not to execute a single operation effect based on the single effect flag 512g turned on in step S1305 when the display variation pattern command includes information indicating a single operation effect. Determine whether. If the single effect flag 512g is on (S1401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1402. If the single effect flag 512g is not on (S1401: No), the single operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1402>
In step S1402, it is determined whether the start timing of the single operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores a start waiting time from the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 to the start of the single operation effect for each type of the single operation effect. In step S1402, it is determined that the start timing of the single operation effect has arrived when the start standby time corresponding to the type of the single operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the start timing of the single operation effect has arrived (S1402: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1403, and when the start timing of the single operation effect has not arrived (S1402: No), The single operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1403>
In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The reception start flag 512n is a flag indicating whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. As described later, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in step S1408 and turned off in step S1417. If the reception start flag 512n is on (S1403: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1411. If the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1403: No), the process proceeds to step S1404.

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

<Step S1406>
In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the notice duration time preset for each single operation notice image and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the one-shot operation notice image after displaying the one-shot action notice image. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of single operation notice images. If the previous notice duration corresponding to the single operation notice image has elapsed (S1406: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1407, and if the previous notice duration has not elapsed (S1406: No), the single operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1407>
In step S1407, a single operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the sound lamp control device 5 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 single operation start image. Note that the single operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the single operation start image, and “Go!” May be displayed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the case where the single operation notification image and the single operation start image are separate images will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it is conceivable that the single operation notification image and the single operation start image are included in one operation. In addition, instead of the single operation start image, or together with the single operation start image, an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1408>
In step S1408, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, when the said single operation effect process is performed next, a process will transfer to step S1411 in the said step S1403. Note that the reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1417 described later.

<Steps S1409 to S1410>
Next, in step S1409, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is continued at the time of notification of the operation start instruction in 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, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has already been operated, depending on whether or not the first pattern flag 512d is on. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 or the like before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 arrives, “Push the button to align ~” The single operation notification image may be displayed. In this case, the player may start operating the operation button 22 at the time when the single operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the single operation notification image is displayed, until the single operation start image is displayed, the reception start flag 512n is not turned on, and reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has not started. . Therefore, the player starts operating the operation button 22 between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, and this state continues even after the display of the single operation start image. In this case, since the input signal of the operation switch 22a does not become “OFF”, “ON”, or “ON” after the start of receiving the operation of the operation button 22 (S1403: Yes) (S1415: No), The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to reflect the operation in the production even when the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is started before the single operation start image is displayed, in step S1409 It is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is continued at the time when the single operation start image is displayed. If the operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S1409: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1410, the already operated flag 512j is turned on, and the single operation effect process is ended. If the operation button 22 has not been operated yet (S1409: No), the single operation effect process is terminated as it is.

<Step S1411>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1403 that reception of the operation button 22 has been started, it is determined in subsequent step S1411 whether or not the operation button 22 is within the operation valid period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) preset for each type of the single operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed after the display of the single operation start image. If it is within the operation valid period (S1411: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412. 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 512j is on. If the already-operated flag 512j is not on (S1412: No), the process proceeds to step S1415. That is, when the single operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 512n is turned on, the player has not yet operated the operation button 22, and the step S1410 is skipped, or the single operation If the operation button 22 has not been operated yet after the operation start image is displayed, the process proceeds to step S1415.

  If the already-operated flag 512j is on (S1412: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1413. Therefore, when the player operates the operation button 22 when the single operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 512n is turned on, and the already operated flag 512j is turned on in the step S1410. In step S1413, the process proceeds to step S1413.

<Step S1413>
In step S1413, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 has been completed. Specifically, when the third pattern flag 512f is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state, and the operation of the operation button 22 has ended. That is, step S1413 is a process for detecting that the player has stopped pressing the operation button 22 when the player has pressed the operation button 22 at the time of displaying the single operation start image. Here, when the operation of the operation button 22 is completed (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 has not ended (No in S1413), the process proceeds to step S1414.

<Step S1414>
In step S1414, it is determined whether or not a predetermined determination time has elapsed after the display of the single operation start image. The determination time is a waiting time from when the one-shot operation start image is displayed to forcibly confirming the operation of the operation button 22 by the player, and at least the operation waiting time corresponding to the operation effective period. 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 of the operation button 22 or the like before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 arrives, “Push the button to align ~” The single operation notification image may be displayed. In this case, the player may start operating the operation button 22 at the time when the single operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the single operation notification image is displayed, until the single operation start image is displayed, the reception start flag 512n is not turned on, and reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has not started. . Therefore, the player starts operating the operation button 22 between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, and this state continues even after the display of the single operation start image. In this case, since the input signal of the operation switch 22a does not become “OFF”, “ON”, or “ON” after the start of receiving the operation of the operation button 22 (S1403: Yes) (S1415: No), The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. In particular, in such a case, the player may not accept the operation of the operation button 22 and may keep 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 production forever. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to reflect the operation to the effect when the state where the operation of the operation button 22 by the player continues before and after the display of the single operation start image continues for a certain period of time, In step S1409, it is determined whether the determination time has elapsed. 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. If the determination time has not elapsed (S1414: No), the single operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1415>
If it is determined in step S1412 that the already-operated flag 512j is not on, in the subsequent step S1415, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state, and operation of the operation button has started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1415: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1416 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 terminated.

<Step S1416>
In step S1416, a single operation result image reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of single operation result images corresponding to the types of the single operation effects. In step S1416, the single operation selected from the plurality of single operation result images corresponding to the single operation effect according to information such as the presence or absence of jackpot occurrence included in the display variation pattern command in step S1305. A single operation result image corresponding to the result is displayed.

  For example, a single operation result image including the characters “success!” And a single operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the single operation effect, and the display variation pattern command includes The single-shot operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed when information having a jackpot occurrence is included, and the characters “failure!” Are displayed when the display variation pattern command includes information without a jackpot occurrence. It is conceivable to display the image including the single operation result. Further, the single operation result image is not limited to an image indicating whether or not a jackpot has occurred, and may be, for example, an image such as a message or a character for suggesting an expected degree of jackpot occurrence.

  In step S1416, a single operation command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 outputs a production sound corresponding to the single operation result image from the speaker 26, and corresponds to the single operation result image. The lighting part 27 is turned on in the lighting mode. In this way, in the single operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is controlled by controlling the vibration means together with the display of the single operation result image in step S1416. It is also possible to show that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating the.

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

<Step S1417>
Thereafter, in step S1417, the single effect flag 512g, the already operated flag 512j, and the reception start flag 512n used in the single operation effect process are turned off.

<Step S1418>
If it is determined in step S1411 that the operation is not within the effective period (S1411: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation effective period, in the subsequent step S1418, the single operation effect is displayed. An effect end image indicating the end is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it is also conceivable to cause the player to recognize the end of the operation valid period by lowering the display brightness of the single operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. In step S1418, an 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 electric decoration unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 is operated on the condition that the operation button has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after displaying the single operation start image (S1415: Yes), The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the effect (S1416). Here, the MPU 51 when executing the processing is an example of the first operation receiving means. Further, the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 is the operation method of the single operation effect when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the single operation start image (S1409: Yes). The operation button 22 is accepted on the condition that a predetermined operation button 22 is completed corresponding to the single operation or the determination time has elapsed (S1413 or S1414: Yes), and the operation is reflected in the effect (S1416). . Here, the MPU 51 when executing the processing is an example of the second operation receiving means.

  On the other hand, conventionally, in the configuration in which the single operation operation preview image is displayed before the single operation start image is displayed and the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified, the player displays the single operation operation image. When the operation of the operation button 22 is started at the time when the operation is performed, there is a problem that the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected and is not reflected in the production. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable because the operation is not reflected in the performance even though the operation button 22 is operated. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the player starts operating the operation button 22 after the one-shot operation preview image is displayed and before the one-shot operation start image is displayed. Even when the operation state continues until the display of the one-shot operation start image, the player operates the operation button 22 when the operation button 22 is ended or when the determination time has elapsed. Can be reflected in the production display. Therefore, for example, it is possible to release the player from the stress that the player misunderstands that the operation button 22 is faulty or the operation button 22 is operated again.

[Consecutive operation effect processing: S1005]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the continuous hitting operation effect process. In the repeated hitting operation effect process, a process for displaying the repeated hitting operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. The ROM 611 of the display control device 6 includes images such as a continuous hit operation preview image, a continuous hit operation start image, a continuous hit operation effect image, a continuous hit operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the repeated hit operation effect. Are stored in one or more types.

<Step S1501>
As shown in FIG. 17, in step S1501, whether or not to execute the repeated hit operation effect based on the repeated hit effect flag 512h that is turned on in step S1307 when the display variation pattern command includes information indicating the repeated hit operation effect. Determine whether. Here, if the continuous hit effect flag 512h is on (S1501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the continuous hit effect flag 512h is not on (S1501: No), the continuous hit operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1502>
In step S1502, it is determined whether the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores a continuous hit waiting time from the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341 until the continuous hit operation effect is started for each type of the continuous hit operation effect. In step S1502, it is determined that the start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has arrived when the repeated hit standby time corresponding to the type of the continuous hit operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the start timing of the consecutive hit operation effect has arrived (S1502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1503, and when the start timing of the consecutive hit operation effect has not arrived (S1502: No), The continuous hit operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1503>
In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The acceptance start flag 512n is a flag indicating whether or not acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, and is turned on in step S1508 and turned off in step S1515, as will be described later. If the reception start flag 512n is on (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1509. If the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1503: No), the process proceeds to step S1504.

<Steps S1504 to S1505>
In step S1504, it is determined whether or not a continuous hitting operation preview image for reporting the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the continuous hitting operation effect is already displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the continuous hitting operation advance notice image is not displayed (S1504: Yes), in the subsequent step S1505, the continuous hitting operation advance notice image corresponding to the type of the continuous hitting operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  For example, a message indicating a mission such as “Open the button by repeatedly hitting the button” or “Destroy the button by hitting the button repeatedly” is displayed as the continuous hitting operation preview image. It should be noted that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26 in place of the continuous hit operation advance notice image or together with the continuous hit operation advance notice image. On the other hand, if the continuous hitting operation preview image has already been displayed (S1504: No), the process skips step S1505 and proceeds to step S1506.

<Step S1506>
In step S1506, it is determined whether or not the notice continuation time set in advance and stored in the ROM 511 for each consecutive hit operation notice image has elapsed. The advance notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the repeat hit operation advance notice image after displaying the repeat hit operation advance notice image. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of consecutive hit operation notice images. Here, when the notice duration time corresponding to the continuous hitting operation notice image has passed (S1506: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1507, and when the notice duration time has not elapsed (S1506: No), the continuous hitting operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1507>
In step S1507, the symbol display unit 341 displays a continuous operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the sound lamp control device 5 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. It is also conceivable that the continuous hitting operation start image is further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the continuous hitting operation start image, followed by “Go!”. It is also conceivable that an operation start instruction for the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the continuous hit operation start image or together with the continuous hit operation start image.

<Step S1508>
In step S1508, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, when the continuous hitting operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1509 in step S1503. Note that the reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1515 described later.

<Step S1509>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1503 that reception of the operation button 22 has already been started, it is determined in subsequent step S1509 whether the operation button 22 is within the valid operation period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) set in advance for each type of the continuous hitting operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed since the display of the continuous hitting operation start image. Here, if it is within the operation valid period (S1509: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1510. 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 or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the second pattern flag 512e is on. 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. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1510: No), the continuous hit operation effect process is ended.

<Step S1511>
In step S1511, the continuous hit counter 512k is incremented by one. As a result, the number of operations within the operation effective period in the continuous hit operation effect is stored in the continuous hit counter 512k.

<Step S1512>
In step S1512, the symbol display effect display image corresponding to the value of the counter hit counter 512k is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of consecutive hit operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the repeated hit counter 512k increases. In step S1512, the repeated hit operation effect corresponding to the value of the repeated hit counter 512k is stored. The image is read and displayed. For example, when the continuous hit operation effect is an effect of opening the door in response to the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22, an image of the door gradually opening is displayed on the symbol display unit 341, and the operation button 22 is repeatedly operated. In response to the effect of destroying the object, an image in which the object is gradually destroyed is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  In step S1512, a continuous hit operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs a production voice corresponding to the display of the continuous stroke operation effect image from the speaker 26, and the continuous stroke operation effect image. The lighting part 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the above. For example, it is conceivable that the speaker 26 reproduces a sound effect of opening the door gradually, a sound of breaking objects, etc., and the volume at that time gradually increases. Further, it is conceivable that the lighting unit 27 gradually increases in the number of lightings and gradually increases in brightness as the number of operations increases. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the repeated operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 for each operation of the operation button 22 together with the effect sound corresponding to the display of the continuous operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain the feeling that the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is accepted by the sound effect.

<Step S1513>
Next, in step S1513, it is determined whether or not the continuous hit counter 512k has reached the first specified value or more corresponding to the continuous hit operation effect. Note that the first specified value is a value set in step S1307 when it is determined that the content of the effect is a continuous hit operation effect (S1306: Yes). Here, when the repeated hit counter 512k is equal to or greater than the first specified value (S1513: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1514, and when the repeated hit counter 512k is not equal to or greater than the first specified value (S1513: No), The continuous hitting operation effect process ends.

<Step S1514>
In step S1514, the result of the repeated operation of the operation button 22 is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 as a result of the repeated operation. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of consecutive hit operation result images corresponding to the types of the repeated hit operation effects. In step S1514, a continuous hitting operation result image selected in accordance with information on whether or not a big hit has occurred included in the display variation pattern command is displayed from among the multiple hitting operation result images corresponding to the continuous hitting operation effect. .

  For example, a continuous hit operation result image including the characters “success!” And a continuous hit operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 in correspondence with the continuous hit operation effect, and the display variation pattern command includes When the information with the jackpot occurrence is included, the consecutive hit operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed. When the display variation pattern command includes the information without the jackpot occurrence, the characters “failure!” Are displayed. It is conceivable to display the continuous hitting operation result image including the image. Further, the continuous hitting operation result image is not limited to an image indicating whether or not a big hit has occurred, and may be an image such as a message or a character for suggesting an expected degree of a big hit.

  Further, in step S1514, a continuous hitting operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs a production sound corresponding to the continuous hitting operation result image from the speaker 26, and corresponds to the continuous hitting operation result image. The lighting part 27 is turned on in the lighting mode. Thereby, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is controlled by controlling the vibration means and displaying the continuous hitting operation result image in step S1514. It is also possible to show that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating the.

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

<Step S1515>
Thereafter, in step S1515, the continuous hit effect flag 512h and the reception start flag 512n used in the continuous hit operation effect process are turned off, the continuous hit counter 512k is cleared to 0, and the continuous hit operation effect process is ended.

<Step S1516>
If it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is not within the effective period (S1509: No), that is, if the effective waiting time has elapsed after the display of the continuous operation start image, in the subsequent step S1516, the continuous operation is performed. An effect end image indicating the end of the effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it is also conceivable to cause the player to recognize the end of the operation valid period by lowering the display brightness of the continuous hitting operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. In step S1516, an 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 electric decoration unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 is operated on the condition that the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed (S1510: Yes). Then, the operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the effect (S1512). Here, the MPU 51 when executing the processing is an example of the first operation receiving means. On the other hand, in the continuous hit effect process, unlike the single operation effect process, the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image is not considered and ignored. As described above, the MPU 51 when ignoring the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after displaying the continuous hitting operation start image is also an example of the second operation accepting unit. This is because the single operation of the operation button 22 of the player is highly important in the production in which the single operation result image is displayed by the single operation of the operation button 22 as in the single operation operation described above. In an effect in which the number of operations of the operation button 22 is reflected in the display of the consecutive hit operation result image as in the consecutive hit operation effect, the player repeatedly operates the operation button 22 and is dissatisfied with the first operation being ignored. This is because there is little discomfort. In the continuous hit operation effect process, the processing load of the MPU 51 is reduced by ignoring the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image.

  Note that the same operation as the steps S1409 to S1410 and the steps S1412 to S1414 in the one-shot operation effect process is executed also in the continuous operation effect process in which the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period. This is considered as another embodiment. That is, in the continuous hit operation effect process, when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image, the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state. It is conceivable to accept the operation of the operation button 22 as a condition. Thereby, the operation of the operation button 22 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. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect process. In the long press operation effect process, a process for displaying the long press operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. The ROM 611 of the display control device 6 stores a long press operation preview image, a long press operation start image, a long press operation effect image, a long press operation result image, and an effect displayed on the symbol display unit 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. 18, in step S1601, when the information indicating the long press operation effect is included in the display variation pattern command, the long press operation effect is executed based on the long press effect flag 512i which is turned on in step S1309. Judge whether to do. If the long press effect flag 512i is on (S1601: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1602, and if the long press effect flag 512i 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 arrived. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores a long press standby time for each type of the long press operation effect after the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 is started until the long press operation effect is started. In step 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 variable display on the symbol display unit 341. To do. Here, when the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived (S1602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1603, and when the start timing of the long press operation effect has not arrived (S1602: No). Then, the long press operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1603>
In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The acceptance start flag 512n is a flag indicating whether or not acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. As described later, the acceptance start flag 512n is turned on in step S1608 and turned off in step S1617. If the reception start flag 512n is on (S1603: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1609. If the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1603: No), the process proceeds to step S1604.

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

<Step S1606>
In step S <b> 1606, it is determined whether or not the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each long press operation notice image and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The advance notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the long press operation advance notice image after the long press operation advance notice image is displayed. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effects or a plurality of long press operation advance notice images. Here, if the advance notice duration corresponding to the long press operation advance notice image has elapsed (S1606: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1607, and if the advance notice duration has not elapsed (S1606). : No), the long press operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, a long press operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the sound lamp control device 5 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 long press operation start image. Note that the long press operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the long press operation start image, and “Go!” May be displayed thereafter. In addition, instead of the long press operation start image, or together with the long press operation start image, an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1608>
In step S1608, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22. Thus, when the long press operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1611 in step S1603. Note that the reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1619 described later.

<Steps S1609 to S1610>
In step S1609, it is determined whether or not the player continues to operate the operation button 22 at the time of notification of the operation start instruction in step S1607. That is, in step S1609, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated before and after notification of the operation start instruction. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has already been operated, depending on whether or not the first pattern flag 512d is on. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 arrives, The long press operation notification image such as “” may be displayed. In this case, the player may start the operation of the operation button 22 at the time when the long press operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the long press operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 512n is not turned on until the long press operation start image is displayed, and reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started. 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 this state is the display of the long press operation start image. If the operation continues after that, the operation switch 22a input signal does not become “OFF”, “ON”, or “ON” after the start of accepting the operation of the operation button 22 (S1603: Yes) (S1614: No). ), The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to reflect the operation in the effect 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. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is continued at the time when the long press operation start image is displayed. If the operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S1609: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1610, one long press counter 512k is added, and the long press operation effect process is terminated. If the operation button 22 has not been operated yet (S1609: No), the long press operation effect process is terminated as it is.

<Step S1611>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1603 that acceptance of the operation button 22 has been started, it is determined in the subsequent step S1611 whether or not the operation button 22 is within the operation valid period. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) preset for each type of the long press operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed since the display of the long press operation start image. Here, if it is within the operation valid period (S1611: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1612. 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 or not the long press counter 512k is greater than zero. If the long press counter 512k 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 512n is turned on, the player has not yet operated the operation button 22, 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 512k is greater than 0 (S1612: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1613. Therefore, when the player has operated the operation button 22 when the long press operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 512n is turned on, and the long press counter 512k is added in step S1610. The process proceeds to S1613.

<Step S1613>
In step S1613, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been completed. Specifically, when the third pattern flag 512f is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state, and the operation of the operation button 22 has ended. 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, if the operation of the operation button 22 has not ended (No side in S1613), that is, if the operation of the operation button 22 continues, 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 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state, and operation of the operation button has started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (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 terminated.

<Step S1615>
In step S1615, the long press counter 512k is incremented by one. As a result, the long press counter 512k stores a counter value corresponding to the operation time within the operation effective period in the long press operation effect.

<Step S1616>
In step S1616, a long press operation effect image corresponding to the value of the long press counter 512k is displayed on the symbol display unit 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 512k increases. In step S1616, the ROM 611 corresponds to the value of the long press counter 512k. 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 accordance with the long press operation of the operation button 22, an image in which the power amount gradually increases is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Is done.

  In step S1616, a long press operation command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 outputs a production sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image from the speaker 26, and the long press operation. The illumination part 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the operation effect image. For example, it is conceivable that sound or the like suggesting a situation in which the amount of power is gradually increasing is reproduced from the speaker 26 and the sound volume gradually increases. In addition, it is conceivable that the lighting unit 27 gradually increases in the number of lightings and gradually increases in brightness as the amount of power increases. Thereby, in the long press operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 for each operation of the operation button 22 together with the effect sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain the feeling that the long press operation of the operation button 22 is accepted by the sound effect.

<Step S1617>
Next, in step S1617, it is determined whether or not the long press counter 512k has reached the second specified value or more corresponding to the long press operation effect. The second specified value is a value set in step S1309 when it is determined that the content of the effect is a long press operation effect (S1308: Yes). If the long press counter 512k is greater than or equal to the second specified value (S1617: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1618. If the long press counter 512k is not greater than or equal to the second specified value (S1617: No) ), The long press operation effect process ends.

<Step S1618>
In step S <b> 1618, the long press operation result image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 as a result of the long press operation of the operation button 22. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of long press operation result images corresponding to each type of the long press operation effect. In 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 in accordance with the presence / absence of jackpot occurrence included in the display variation pattern command. Is displayed.

  For example, a long press operation result image including the characters “success!” And a long press operation result image including the characters “failure!” Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the long press operation effect, and the display variation The long press operation result image including the characters “success!” Is displayed when the pattern command includes information with occurrence of jackpot, and “failure!” Is displayed when information with no jackpot occurrence is included in the display variation pattern command. It is conceivable to display the long press operation result image including the characters "". Further, the long press operation result image is not limited to an image indicating whether or not a jackpot has occurred, and may be, for example, an image such as a message or a character for suggesting an expected degree of jackpot occurrence.

  In step S1618, a long press operation command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 outputs a production sound corresponding to the long press operation result image from the speaker 26, and the long press operation result. The illumination unit 27 is turned on in a 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. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1618, along with the display of the long press operation result image, the vibration means is controlled to operate the operation button. It may be possible to show that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating 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 content of the effect display, and the player can be notified of the presence / absence of the jackpot and the expectation level of the jackpot by the effect display. It is possible to give the player a feeling that the player has won the game, and to improve the player's willingness to operate.

<Step S1619>
Thereafter, in step S1619, the long press effect flag 512i and the reception start flag 512n used in the long press operation effect process are turned off, the long press counter 512m is cleared to 0, and the long press operation effect process ends.

<Step S1620>
When it is determined in step S1609 that the operation is not within the effective period (S1609: No), that is, when the effective waiting time has elapsed after the display of the long press operation start image, in the subsequent step S1620, the long An effect end image indicating the end of the push operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it may be possible to make the player recognize the end of the operation effective period by lowering the display brightness of the long press operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. In step S1620, an 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 electric decoration unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 is operated on the condition that the operation button has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after the long press operation start image is displayed (S1614: Yes). Then, the operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the effect (S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 51 when executing the processing is an example of the first operation receiving means. In addition, the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 operates the operation of the long press operation effect when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S1609: Yes). According to the condition that the operation state of the operation button 22 determined in advance corresponding to the long press operation as a method is continued (S1614: No), the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the operation is reflected in the effect. (S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 51 when executing the 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 is notified of the long press operation advance notification. When the operation of the operation button 22 is started at the time when the image is displayed, there is a problem that the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected and is not reflected in the production. In particular, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is a long press, the possibility that the player keeps pressing the operation button 22 is very high. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable because the operation is not reflected in the performance even though 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 after the long press operation preview image is displayed and before the long press operation start image is displayed. Even if the operation state continues until the display of the long press operation start image, the player's operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected from the display time of the long press operation start image. it can. Therefore, for example, it is possible to release the player from the stress that the player misunderstands that the operation button 22 is faulty or the operation button 22 is operated again.

  As described above, when an effect accompanied by an operation of the operation button 22 by the player is executed, after the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified, the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started. There is a possibility that the operation button 22 is kept pressed in the meantime. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the operation method of the operation button 22 is a single operation or a long press operation, and the operation button 22 is notified after the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified. Even when the operation button 22 is kept pressed until the reception of the operation is started, the operation can be reflected in the effect. Further, as described above, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is a 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 22 Even when the operation button 22 is kept pressed until reception of the operation 22 is started, the process is simplified by ignoring the operation. Of course, as described above, even when the operation content of the operation button 22 is a continuous operation, reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started after announcing the operation method of the operation button 22 and the like, as in the single operation. In the case where the operation button 22 is kept pressed until then, the operation may be reflected in the production.

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

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, in the single operation effect processing (see FIG. 16), when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the single operation start image (S1409: Yes), The case where the operation is reflected in the effect after the display of the single 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 is displayed. In the second embodiment, by accepting the operation of the operation button 22 when the single operation notification image is displayed, the single operation start image is displayed after the single operation notification image is displayed. A configuration in which the operation of the player's operation button 22 until the game is performed is reflected in the effect will be described.

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, another example of the single operation effect process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 20, the same processes as those in the single operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the second embodiment, in the single operation effect process, the following step S1801 is executed, and the steps S1401 to S1402 and the step S1403 are omitted.

<Step S1801>
As shown in FIG. 20, when the one-shot operation preview image is displayed in step S1405, it is determined in step S1801 whether or not the operation button 22 has been started. If 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 step S1416. Here, the MPU 51 when receiving the operation of the operation button 22 after the notification of the operation method by displaying the single operation advance notice image by executing the step S1801 is an example of the operation receiving means.

  Accordingly, in step S1416, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect, and the single operation result image is displayed. Here, the MPU 51 for reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 accepted in step S1801 on the effect is an example of the operation reflecting means. That is, in the second embodiment, reception of operation of the operation button 22 is enabled at the timing when the single operation notification image is displayed. If the operation button 22 has not been operated (S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1406.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 performed between the notification of the operation method by displaying the single operation advance notice image and the notification of the operation start instruction by displaying the single operation start image. Can be used effectively. Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, since it is only adding the simple process that the operation is reflected in production when the said operation button 22 is operated, suppressing the processing burden of MPU51, Problems related to the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the single 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 being mistaken for a failure of the operation button 22.

  Here, although the single operation effect process has been described as an example, it is conceivable that the repeated operation effect process or the long press operation effect process is configured similarly. That is, in the case of the continuous hitting effect process, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the continuous hitting operation preview image and the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, the process is performed in step S1508 (see FIG. 17). It is conceivable that the reception start flag 512n is turned on. Further, in the long press effect process, when an operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the long press operation preview image and the display of the long press operation start image, the reception start flag 512n is turned on, It is conceivable to add one push counter 512m. As a result, also in the continuous hit effect process and the long press effect process, since the operation is reflected in the effect at the time of operation of the operation button 22, the time and effort for the player to re-operate the operation button 22 is omitted. It is prevented that a person misunderstands that the operation button 22 is broken.

  In the single operation effect process, the repeated operation effect process, or the long press effect process, when an operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of each operation preview image and the display of each operation start image. Without changing the display content of the display unit 341, using the speaker 26 or the electrical decoration unit 27, such as outputting a sound effect corresponding to the operation from the speaker 26 or blinking the electrical decoration unit 27 according to the operation. It may be suggested to the player that the operation is accepted. Thereby, it is possible to indicate to the player that at least the operation button 22 is not broken but the operation is accepted.

[Third Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, the operation is reflected in the effect at that time. The case of making it explained was explained. On the other hand, in such a case, since the single operation start image may not be displayed, the original single operation effect cannot be shown to the player who has operated the operation button 22 at an early stage. Therefore, in the third embodiment, even if the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, the operation is performed. A configuration will be described in which the operation is suspended until the single operation start image is displayed, and the operation is reflected in the effect after the display of the single operation start image.

  Specifically, in the third embodiment, another example of the single operation effect process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 21, the same processes as those in the single operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the third embodiment, in the single operation effect process, the following steps S1901 to S1903 are executed, and the steps S1413 to S1414 are omitted.

<Step S1901>
As shown in FIG. 21, when the single operation advance notice image is displayed in step S1405, it is determined in step S1901 whether or not the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state, and operation of the operation button has started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has been started (S1901: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1902, and if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not been started (S1901: No), the process is performed as described above. The process moves to step S1406.

<Step S1902>
In step S1902, the already operated flag 512j is turned on. Thus, whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated is determined according to the state of the already-operated flag 512j after the display of the single operation notification image and before the display of the single operation start image. Is possible.

<Step S1903>
Thereafter, when it is determined in step S1411 that the operation is within the effective period (S1411: Yes), in subsequent step S1903, whether or not the already-operated flag 512j is turned on is determined as in step S1412. To do. Here, when the already-operated flag 512j is not on (S1903: No), the process proceeds to step S1415. On the other hand, when the already operated flag 512j is on (S1903: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1416, and the single operation result image is displayed. That is, if the operation button 22j is accepted and the already operated flag 512j is turned on after the one-shot operation notice image is displayed until the one-shot operation start image is displayed, When the operation start instruction is notified by displaying the single operation start image, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect. That is, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the single operation start image and the display of the single 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, the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is enabled at the timing when the single operation notification image is displayed, and the subsequent single operation start image is displayed. The operation is reflected. Therefore, even if the player operates the operation button 22 before displaying 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. Thereby, for example, a player who operates the operation button 22 can misunderstand that the operation button 22 is faulty, and can release the player from the stress of performing the operation button 22 again.

  In particular, in the pachinko machine 10, after the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is started, the single operation notice image is displayed, and the speaker is gradually enhanced in accordance with the process in which the single operation start image is displayed. 26 and the lighting mode of the lighting unit 27 may be determined. In this regard, in the third embodiment, since the single operation result image is not displayed before the single operation start image is displayed as in the second embodiment, the production 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 interesting according to the original effect content of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, since the single operation result image is displayed after the single operation start image is displayed after the single operation notice image, the single operation operation start image can be shown to the player. It can be recognized that the operation button 22 should have been pressed after the start image is displayed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, the operation is indicated as the single operation start image. The configuration to be reflected in the production immediately after the display of “” has been described. In this case, the single operation start image is displayed instantaneously. On the other hand, a configuration is conceivable in which the player can sufficiently recognize the contents of the single operation start image by ensuring the display of the single operation start image for a certain period of time. In the fourth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, the operation is changed to the single operation start image. Will be described in which the effect is reflected in the effect after being displayed for some time.

  Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, another example of the single operation effect process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 22, the same processes as those in the single operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the following step S2001 is executed in the single operation effect process.

<Step S2001>
As shown in FIG. 22, when it is determined in step S1903 that the already operated flag 512j is on (S1903: Yes), in the following step S2001, a standby time set in advance after displaying the one-shot operation start image is displayed. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. When the standby time has elapsed (S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1416, and the single operation result image is displayed. That is, when an operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the single operation start image and the display of the single operation start image, when the standby time has elapsed from the display of the single operation start image. The operation is reflected in the effect. On the other hand, if the standby time has not elapsed (S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S1415.

  Here, the waiting time is, for example, a time set in advance as a time for allowing the player to recognize the content of the single operation start image to some extent. Thus, since the single operation start image is displayed until the standby time elapses, it is possible to cause the player to sufficiently recognize the display of the single operation start image. Therefore, for example, when the same operation effect is executed next, an operation willingness to operate the operation means at a correct timing is given.

  Further, it is conceivable that the MPU 51 changes the standby time in step S2001 according to whether or not a jackpot has been generated included in the display variation pattern command. For example, as the waiting time, for each content of the one-shot operation effect, a first waiting time corresponding to a case where a jackpot has occurred and a second waiting time corresponding to a loss are stored in the ROM 511. It is done. In step S2001, the elapse of the first waiting time or the second waiting time selected according to whether or not a jackpot has occurred is monitored. At this time, the first waiting time is, for example, a timing that is preset as a timing at which the roulette stops by hitting, or a timing at which the target enters the aiming, and the second waiting time is, for example, a timing at which the roulette stops by detaching It is conceivable that the time is set in advance as the timing at which the target deviates significantly from the aim. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the result displayed as the single operation result image is determined by the operation of the operation button 22. Therefore, the player can be motivated to press the operation button 22 after seeing the single operation start image when the same single operation effect is executed next time.

  If the standby time has not elapsed (S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S1415. If the operation button 22 is re-operated before 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 has operated once before displaying the single operation start image, the player can display the single operation result image by reflecting the effect at the timing of the re-operation by performing the re-operation. Can do. Further, when the operation button 22 is operated before the standby time elapses, a situation in which the operation button 22 is not reflected in the production is avoided. Further, it is possible to prevent the operation button 22 from being mistaken for a failure.

[Fifth Embodiment]
By the way, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button 22 is operated at the time when the single operation start image is displayed, the input signal from the operation switch 22 a that detects the operation of the operation button 22 thereafter is “OFF”. ”,“ ON ”, and“ ON ”are problems. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, when the single operation start image is displayed, the operation signal of the operation button 22 is started by forcibly setting the input signal from the operation switch 22a to “OFF”, “OFF”, and “OFF”. A configuration that makes it possible to detect this will be described.

  Specifically, in the fifth embodiment, another example of the single operation effect process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 23, the same reference numerals are given to the same processes as the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 16, and the description thereof is omitted. Specifically, in the fifth embodiment, the following step S2101 is executed in the one-shot operation effect process.

<Step S2101>
As shown in FIG. 23, when the acceptance of the operation button 22 is started in step S1408, the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the third detection flag 512c are turned off in the subsequent step S2101. To do. That is, in step S2101, the MPU 51 creates a state in which the player does not operate the operation button 22 in a pseudo manner.

  Thereby, when the player continues to operate the operation button 22 before and after the display of the one-shot operation start image, in step S2101, the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the first detection flag The 3 detection flag 512c is once turned off, and then sequentially turned on. Therefore, since the second pattern flag 512e is turned on in the same manner as when the operation button 22 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state, the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted in step S1415 (S1415: Yes), This is reflected (S1416).

  Therefore, the operation of the operation button can be reflected in the effect without forcing the player to operate the operation button 22 again. In the single operation effect process according to the fifth embodiment, step S2101 is executed instead of steps S1409 to S1410 and steps S1412 to S1414 of the single operation effect process shown in FIG. , The processing load on the MPU 51 is reduced.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, even if the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image in the continuous hit operation effect process (see FIG. 17), the operation is performed. An example of ignoring is explained. On the other hand, a configuration is also conceivable in which continuous operation of the operation button 22 is received after the display of the continuous operation notification image. In the sixth embodiment, a configuration will be described in which continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is received from when the continuous hitting operation notification image is displayed, and the continuous hitting operation is reflected in the effect after displaying the continuous hitting operation start image.

  Specifically, in the sixth embodiment, another example of repeated hitting operation effect processing executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the repeated hitting operation effect process shown in FIG. 24, the same processes as those in the repeated hitting operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the sixth embodiment, the following steps S2201 to S2205 are executed in the continuous hitting operation effect process.

<Step S2201>
As shown in FIG. 24, when the continuous hitting operation preview 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. 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 performed as described above. The process moves to step S1506.

<Step S2202>
In step S2202, the pre-strike counter 512q is incremented by one. As a result, in the repeated hitting operation effect process, the number of operations of the operation button 22 performed between the time when the previous hitting operation preview image is displayed and the time when the repeated hitting operation start image is displayed is stored in the prior hitting counter 512q. It will be. Note that the pre-strike counter 512q is cleared to 0 in step S1515. Further, it is conceivable that the upper limit of the pre-strike counter 512q added in step S2202 is less than the first specified value. Thereby, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation effective period, the specification that the repeated operation result image is not displayed is maintained.

<Step S2203>
If it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is within the effective period (S1509: Yes), in subsequent step S2203, it is determined whether or not the pre-strike counter 512q is greater than zero. Here, if the advance hit counter 512q is greater than 0 (S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2204. If the advance repeat counter 512q is 0 (S2203: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. To do.

<Steps S2204 to S2205>
In step S2204, the consecutive hit counter 512k is incremented by one, and in the subsequent step S2205, the previous consecutive hit counter 512q is decremented by one. That is, in steps S2203 to S2205, the process for adding the pre-strike counter 512q as the repetitive strike counter 512k is repeatedly executed until the value of the pre-strike counter 512q becomes zero. After step S2205, the process proceeds to step S1512. As a result, in step S1512, the repeated hitting operation effect image corresponding to the repeated hit counter 512k counted by the previous repeated hit counter 512q is displayed.

  As described above, in the consecutive hit operation effect process according to the sixth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the consecutive hit operation start image is displayed, the consecutive hit operation start image is displayed. After the display, until the pre-strike counter 512q, which is the number of operations, becomes 0, the operation is reflected in the effect in step S1512. Accordingly, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 performed before the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed in the production without wasting it, and realizes a reasonable game that does not disappoint the player. can do.

  In addition, here, the case where the value of the pre-strike counter 512q is reflected on the value of the repetitive strike counter 512k one by one and the case where the continuous strike operation effect image gradually changes has been described as an example. It is also conceivable to display the continuous hitting operation effect image corresponding to the value of the preliminary continuous hitting counter 512q from the beginning when the display of the continuous hitting operation start image is started by replacing it with the preliminary continuous hitting counter 512q all at once.

  By the way, in the continuous hitting operation effect process according to the sixth embodiment, since the value of the prior hitting counter 512q is added to the continuous hitting counter 512k, the operation button 22 is started after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed. The hit counter 512k will be reached sooner. Therefore, in the repeated hitting operation effect process according to the sixth embodiment, after the repeated hitting operation start image is displayed, the operation button 22 is operated in accordance with the value of the pre-strike counter 512q when the repeated hitting operation start image is displayed. Until the same number is performed, for example, two operations of the operation button 22 may be added to the continuous hit counter 512k as one operation. That is, if the operation button 22 has been operated before the continuous hit operation start image is displayed, the number of operations is reflected in the effect, while the operation button 22 is operated after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. It is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the continuous hitting counter 512k according to the situation.

  Thereby, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the effect contents changed earlier than usual by reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the continuous hit operation start image, and before the display of the continuous hit operation start image. It is possible to suppress a difference in the final effect result when the operation is started and when the operation is started after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. In addition, since 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. 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 operation start image is also suppressed.

[Seventh Embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment, when there is a repeated operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the continuous operation notification image and the display of the continuous operation start image, the continuous operation is changed to the continuous operation. The case where it is reflected in the production immediately after the start image is displayed has been described. In this case, the transition of the continuous hitting operation effect image in step S1512 is performed at a speed that is exceptionally faster than the normal continuous hitting speed of the operation button 22 by the player. In the seventh embodiment, when there is a repeated operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the continuous operation notification image and the display of the continuous operation start image, the continuous operation is changed to the continuous operation. A configuration for securing a certain amount of interval to be reflected in the effect image will be described.

  Specifically, in the seventh embodiment, with reference to FIG. 25, another example of repeated hitting operation effect processing executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described. In the repeated hitting operation effect process shown in FIG. 25, the same processes as those in the repeated hitting operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the seventh embodiment, the following step S2301 is executed in the continuous hitting operation effect process.

<Step S2301>
As shown in FIG. 25, if the pre-strike counter 512q is greater than 0 in step S1903, in step S2301, whether or not a preset waiting time has elapsed after the previous execution of step S1904. Determine whether. If the standby time has not elapsed (S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. On the other hand, if the standby time has elapsed (S2301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1904. The waiting time is a time set in advance as a time that allows the player to grasp the transition of the continuous hitting operation result image, and is at least longer than the execution interval of the continuous hitting operation effect process. For example, it is conceivable that the standby time is 400 msec and that step S1904 is executed once for 400 times of the hitting operation effect processing.

  As described above, in the continuous hitting operation effect process according to the seventh embodiment, the reflection interval of the operation of the operation button 22 stored as the pre-strike counter 512q can be increased, so the effect It is possible to realize the reflection of the number of operations corresponding to the value of the pre-strike counter 512q to the effect while allowing the player to recognize the transition of the consecutive hit 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. 18), when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S169: Yes). ), And a case where the operation is reflected in the presentation after the long press operation start image is displayed. 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 is displayed. In the eighth embodiment, by accepting the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image is displayed, the long press operation starts after the long press operation notification image is displayed. A configuration in which the operation of the player's operation button 22 until the image is displayed will be reflected in the effect will be described.

  Specifically, in the eighth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 26, the same processes as those in the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the eighth embodiment, the following steps S2401 to S2406 are executed in the long press operation effect processing.

<Step S2401>
As shown in FIG. 26, when the long press operation preview image is displayed in step S1605, it is determined in the subsequent step S2401 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, it is determined that the operation button 22 has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state, and operation of the operation button has started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S2401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2402, and if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S2401: No), the process proceeds to step S2402. The process proceeds to S2403.

<Step S2402>
In step S2402, the previous long press counter 512r is incremented by one. Thereby, in the long press operation effect, the operation time of the operation button 22 that is performed after the long press operation preview image is displayed until the long press operation start image is displayed is displayed in the pre long press counter 512r. Will be remembered. Further, it is considered that the upper limit of the pre-long press counter 512r added in step S2402 is less than the second specified value. Thereby, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation effective period, the specification that the long press operation result image is not displayed is maintained.

<Step S2403>
On the other hand, in step S2403, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 is being operated. Specifically, when the first pattern flag 512d is on, it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is continuing. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is continuing (S2403: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2402, and the pre-long press counter 512r 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>
If it is determined in step S1611 that the operation is within the effective period (S1611: Yes), in subsequent step S2404, it is determined whether or not the pre-long press counter 512r is 5 or more. Here, when the pre-long press counter 512r is 5 or more (S2404: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2405, and when the pre-long press counter 512r is less than 5 (S2404: No), the process is performed as described above. The process proceeds to step S1612.

<Steps S2405 to S2406>
In step S2405, the long press counter 512m is incremented by five, and in the subsequent step S2406, the pre-long press counter 512r is decremented by five. That is, in steps S2404 to S2406, the process for adding the pre-long press counter 512r as the long press counter 512m is repeatedly executed until the value of the pre-long press counter 512r becomes zero. Then, after step S2406, the process proceeds to step S1616. Thus, in step S1616, the long press operation effect image corresponding to the long press counter 512m counted by the pre-long press counter 512r is displayed. In particular, when the pre-long press counter 512r is reflected in the effect, the long press counter 512m is incremented by 5, so that the long press operation effect image can be changed at a speed faster than usual.

  As described above, in the long press operation effect process according to the eighth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the long press operation start image is displayed, Until the pre-long press counter 512r corresponding to the operation time becomes zero, the operation is reflected in the effect in step S1616. Therefore, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 performed before the long press operation start image is displayed in the production without wasting, and the game that makes sense that does not disappoint the player. Can be realized.

  In the eighth embodiment, since the pre-long press counter 512r is incremented in step S2402, when the long press operation start image is displayed in step S1607, before the long press operation start image is displayed. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation button 22 is being operated. Therefore, for example, when the pachinko machine 10 has a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element that vibrates the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is moved by the vibration means when the long press operation start image is displayed in the step S2402. It can be considered to vibrate. Thereby, the original operation start timing of the operation button 22 can be notified to the player.

  By the way, if 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 changed to the operation button before the display of the long press operation start image. This is faster than the case where 22 is not operated. For this reason, it is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the long press counter 512m 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 hit operation effect process. As a result, the subsequent change speed of the effect content that has changed more quickly than usual can be suppressed by reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the long press operation start image, and the display of the long press operation start image can be suppressed. It is possible to suppress a difference in the final effect result when the operation is started before and when the operation is started after the long press operation start image is displayed.

  Further, in this case, the long press 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 display of the long press operation start image. It is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the long press counter 512m according to the operation of the operation button 22 after the operation start image is displayed. 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 512m 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 displaying the long press operation start image is suppressed.

[Ninth Embodiment]
By the way, in the long press operation effect process, 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 give meaning to the operation of the operation button 22. In the ninth embodiment, 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, the jackpot expectation is determined according to the operation. A configuration that can be notified to a person will be described.

  Specifically, in the ninth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 27, the same processes as those in the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the ninth embodiment, the following steps S2501 to S2502 are executed in the long press operation effect processing.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment includes a vibration unit that vibrates the operation button 22 and a drive circuit thereof, and the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 inputs a control signal to the drive circuit. By doing so, it is possible to vibrate the vibration means. The vibration means is a vibration actuator such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element. In the pachinko machine 10, the vibration means is used, for example, to vibrate the operation button 22 to show the player the expected degree of jackpot.

<Step S2501>
As shown in FIG. 28, when the long press operation preview 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. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has been started (S2501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2502, and if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not been started (S2501: No), the process is performed as described above. The process proceeds to step S1606. As described above, the MPU 51 that receives the operation of the operation button 22 from the display of the long press operation advance notice image to the display of the long press operation start image is an example of the first operation receiving means. The MPU 51 when receiving the operation of the operation button 22 in step S1614 after the long press operation image is displayed is an example of a second operation receiving unit.

<Step S2502>
In step S2502, vibration notification processing of the operation button 22 is executed. Specifically, when the display variation pattern command includes information indicating that a jackpot has occurred, the vibration notification processing causes the operation button 22 to vibrate by driving the vibrating means to generate a jackpot to the display variation pattern command. When the information of none is included, the vibration means is not vibrated. Here, the MPU 51 for vibrating the operation button 22 when the operation button 22 is accepted in step S2501 is an example of the vibration control means.

  Thus, in the ninth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated after the long press operation preview image is displayed and before the long press operation start image is displayed, The player is notified by the vibration of the operation button 22 whether or not a big hit has occurred. Therefore, a player who knows the specifications of the pachinko machine 10 can know only whether or not the jackpot occurrence is confirmed by operating the operation button 22 before displaying the long press operation start image. For example, the player can be given a sense of superiority. In addition, for a player who does not know the specifications of the pachinko machine 10, it may be considered that the player vibrates because of the early operation, or that it is highly likely that a big hit will occur. It is considered that the button 22 is released. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation where the operation button 22 is not operated at the time when the long press operation start image is displayed, and to allow the player to re-operate the operation button 22 naturally.

  In the vibration notification process, even if the display variation pattern command includes information indicating that no jackpot has occurred, the vibration of the operation button 22 is used to increase the player's expectation based on the content of the display variation pattern command. Switching between the presence and absence of is also conceivable as another embodiment. For example, it is conceivable to vibrate the vibration of the operation button 22 even when an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed based on the internal lottery result (random number value) included in the display variation pattern command.

  Further, in the vibration notification process, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that the operation button 22 is vibrated regardless of whether or not the display variation pattern command includes information on occurrence of jackpot. Thereby, it can be expected that the player's hand naturally leaves the operation button 22 and creates a situation in which the operation button 22 is not operated at the time when the long press operation start image is displayed. Further, in the vibration notification process, a message that prompts the user to release the operation button 22 or a message that prompts the user to re-operate is displayed on the symbol display unit 341, 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 caused by the high expectation degree of jackpot.

  In step S2502, instead of the vibration notification process, the operation start timing for operating the operation button 22 is not reached when the operation button 22 is received before the long press operation start image is displayed. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to execute a notification process for notifying the effect. The MPU 51 when executing such processing is also an example of the operation reflecting means. This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize that the operation start timing has not been reached, thereby preventing the player from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 or the like has failed.

  Furthermore, although the said 9th Embodiment demonstrated the case where the process of said step S2501-S2502 was performed in the said long press operation effect process, it is the same also in the said single operation effect process and the said continuous hit operation effect process. It is conceivable to execute the processing of steps S2501 to S2502. That is, it can be considered that the steps S2201 to S2202 are executed 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 effect process shown in FIG.

[Tenth embodiment]
By the way, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button 22 is operated at the time when the long press operation start image is displayed, an input signal from the operation switch 22a that detects the operation of the operation button 22 thereafter is “ The problem is that it is not “OFF”, “ON”, or “ON”. Therefore, in the tenth embodiment, the operation button 22 is operated by forcibly setting the input signal from the operation switch 22a to “OFF”, “OFF”, and “OFF” when the long press operation start image is displayed. A configuration that enables detection of the start will be described.

  Specifically, in the tenth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 28, the same processes as those in the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the tenth embodiment, the following step S2601 is executed in the long press operation effect processing.

<Step S2601>
As shown in FIG. 28, after acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 is started in step S1608, in the subsequent step S2601, the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the third detection flag 512c are turned off. To do. That is, in step S2701, the MPU 51 creates a state in which the player does not operate the operation button 22 in a pseudo manner.

  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 is displayed after the single operation start image is displayed. The operation 22 is started. Therefore, the operation of the operation button can be reflected 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 steps S1609 to S1610 and the step S1613 of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 18 are omitted, and the processing load of the MPU 51 is reduced. Is done.

[Eleventh embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment, in the repeated hitting operation effect process (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 51, the repeated hitting operation of the operation button 22 after displaying the repeated hitting operation notification image and before displaying the repeated hitting operation start image. The receiving configuration has been described. By the way, in such a configuration, the number of consecutive hits of the operation button 22 after the display of the consecutive hit operation start image and before the display of the consecutive hit operation start image is the number of consecutive hits of the operation button 22 after the display of the consecutive hit operation start image. If it is reflected in the effect at the same rate, the player may always start consecutive hits before displaying the consecutive hit operation start image.

  Therefore, in the eleventh embodiment, with reference to FIG. 29, the MPU 51 performs the repeated operation of the operation button 22 during the period from when the continuous operation notification image is displayed until when the continuous operation start image is displayed. A configuration will be described in which the continuous hitting operation is reflected in the effect at a lower rate than the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the continuous hitting operation start image and the expiration of the operation effective period. The MPU 51 when receiving the operation of the operation button 22 is an example of an operation receiving unit, and the MPU 51 when executing the continuous hitting operation effect process is an example of an effect executing unit. In FIG. 29, the same reference numerals are given to the same processes as those described with reference to FIG.

<Step S2701>
As shown in FIG. 29, if it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is within the effective period (S1509: Yes), in the subsequent step S2701, the pre-strike counter 512q (an example of the second count value) is 5 or more. It is determined whether or not. Here, when the advance hit counter 512q is 5 or more (S2701: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2702, and when the advance repeat counter 512q is less than 5 (S2701: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. Migrate to

<Steps S2702 to S2703>
In step S2702, the continuous hit counter 512k (an example of the first count value) is incremented by 1, and in the subsequent step S2703, the pre-strike counter 512q is decremented by 5. In other words, until the value of the pre-strike counter 512q becomes less than 5, the pre-strike counter 512q in steps S2702 to S2703 at every elapse of a preset period (here 1 ms) within the operation effective period. Is repeatedly executed as the repeated hit counter 512k. In particular, in steps S2702 to S2703, the MPU 51 reflects the pre-strike counter 512q on the repetitive strike counter 512k at a predetermined ratio, so that the value of the pre-repetitive strike counter 512q is lower than the repetitive strike counter 512k. To reflect. As described above, in steps S2702 to S2703, it is possible to reflect the preliminary continuous hitting counter 512q in the effect at a lower rate than the continuous hitting counter 512k by a simple process. Specifically, the preliminary hit counter 512q is reflected in the continuous hit counter 512k so that the preliminary hit counter 512q: the continuous hit counter 512k = 5: 1. As a result, a value obtained by dividing the value of the pre-strike counter 512q by at least two or more predetermined values (here, “5”) is added as the repeat counter 512k. Note that the conversion ratio between the pre-strike counter 512q and the repeat hit counter 512k is not limited to 5: 1 shown in the present embodiment. For example, the conversion ratio between the pre-strike counter 512q and the repeat counter 512k may be 10: 1 or 10: 3. Then, after the execution of step S2703, the process proceeds to step S1512. As a result, in step S1512, the continuous hit operation effect image corresponding to the continuous hit counter 512k is displayed.

  As described above, in the consecutive hit operation effect process according to the eleventh embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the display of the consecutive hit operation start image, it is the number of operations. The value of the pre-strike counter 512q is reflected in the effect at a rate lower than the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the display of the continuous striking operation start image. Therefore, while increasing the degree to which the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the consecutive hit operation start image is reflected in the effect, the player performs the operation button 22 performed before the consecutive hit operation start image is displayed by mistake. The operation can be reflected in the production without wasting it.

  Here, the case where the value of the continuous hitting counter 512k is incremented by one each time the continuous hitting operation effect process is executed and the continuous hitting operation effect image gradually changes has been described as an example. During the effective period, a value obtained by dividing the advance strike counter 512q by the predetermined value (here, “5”) is added to the repeat strike counter 512k all at once. It is also conceivable to display the continuous hitting operation effect image in which the value of 512q is reflected on the continuous hitting counter 512k. Thereby, it is possible to reflect the preliminary hit counter 512q in the effect at a lower rate than the continuous hit counter 512k by a simple process.

  By the way, in the continuous hitting operation effect process according to the eleventh embodiment, the value of the pre-strike counter 512q is added to the continuous hit counter 512k. Therefore, when the operation button 22 is started after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed. The repeated hit counter 512k is increased earlier than that. Therefore, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing according to the eleventh embodiment, after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed, until the operation of the operation button 22 is performed by the same number as the value of the pre-strike counter 512q. For example, it is conceivable to add a plurality of operations of the operation button 22 to the continuous hit counter 512k as one operation. That is, if the operation button 22 has been operated before the continuous hit operation start image is displayed, the number of operations is reflected in the effect, while the operation button 22 is operated after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. It is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the continuous hitting counter 512k according to the situation.

  Thereby, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the effect contents changed earlier than usual by reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the continuous hit operation start image, and before the display of the continuous hit operation start image. It is possible to suppress a difference in the final effect result when the operation is started and when the operation is started after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. In addition, since 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. 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 operation start image is also suppressed.

  Further, in the eleventh embodiment, when there is a repeated operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the repeated operation notification image and the display of the repeated operation start image, the repeated operation is performed as described above. Immediately after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, it is reflected in the effect. In this case, the transition of the continuous hitting operation effect image in step S1512 is performed at a speed (for example, every 1 msec) that is much faster than the normal continuous hitting speed of the operation button 22 by the player. Therefore, also in the eleventh embodiment, as described in the seventh embodiment, the operation button 22 is not displayed until the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed after the continuous hitting operation notification image is displayed. If there is a repeated hitting operation, it may be possible to secure a certain interval for reflecting the repeated hitting operation in the repeated hitting operation effect image.

  Specifically, if the pre-strike counter 512q is 5 or more in step S2701, whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the previous execution of step S2703 in the previous stage of step S2702. to decide. If the standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2702, and if the standby time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1510. The waiting time is a time set in advance as a time that allows the player to 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 process. . For example, it is conceivable that the standby time is 400 msec, and the steps S2702 to S2703 are executed once for 400 consecutive hit operation effect processes.

  Thereby, since the reflection interval to the effect of the operation number of the operation button 22 stored as the pre-strike counter 512q can be lengthened, the player can recognize the transition of the consecutive hit operation result image in the effect and play the game. Reflecting the number of operations corresponding to the value of the pre-strike counter 512q in the production can be realized while adding interest.

[Twelfth embodiment]
In the twelfth embodiment, by using a method different from that of the eleventh embodiment, a continuous operation of the operation button 22 is displayed after the display of the continuous operation notification image and before the display of the continuous operation start image. A configuration in which the operation is reflected in the effect at a rate lower than the number of consecutive hits of the operation button 22 after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed will be described. Specifically, in the twelfth embodiment, with reference to FIG. 30, the MPU 51 repeatedly presses the operation button 22 between the time when the continuous hit operation notification image is displayed and the time when the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. A configuration will be described in which an operation is received and the continuous hitting operation is reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 from when the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed until the operation valid period elapses. . In FIG. 30, the same processes as those described with reference to FIG.

<Step S2801>
As shown in FIG. 30, when it is determined in step S2201 that the operation button 22 has started operating (S2201: Yes), in the following step S2801, the operation button 22 is preset based on an exception table stored in advance in the ROM 511. Pre-strike counter 512q is incremented by 1 with probability. The exception table is information used to determine whether or not to add the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the continuous hitting operation notification image and before the display of the continuous hitting operation start image as a pre-strike counter 512q. In step S2801, it is also conceivable that a continuous hit counter 512k is added instead of the preliminary continuous hit counter 512q.

  FIG. 31A shows an example of the exception table, and FIG. 31B shows an example of the normal table. The normal table is stored in advance in the ROM 511, and is information used to determine whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the continuous operation start image is added as the continuous operation counter 512k. That is, the MPU 51 draws a lottery based on the normal table when the operation button 22 is operated in accordance with a predetermined operation method within the operation effective period, and sets the repeated hit counter 512k with a predetermined probability set in advance. By adding, the operation is reflected in the effect. On the other hand, in the exception table shown in FIG. 31A, whether or not to add the pre-strike counter 512q is determined according to the value of the addition counter 512s updated in step S1003. In step S2801, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the pre-strike counter 512q is added based on the value of the addition counter 512s and the exception table.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 49, it is determined not to add the value of the pre-strike counter 512q, When the addition counter 512s is 50 to 89, it is determined to add the value of the pre-strike counter 512q. Further, when the lottery result is “probable big hit”, when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 29, it is determined that the value of the pre-strike counter 512q is not added, and the addition counter 512s is 30 to 89. In addition, it is determined to add the value of the pre-strike counter 512q. Further, when the lottery result is “out”, when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 69, it is determined that the value of the pre-strike counter 512q is not added, and the addition counter 512s is 70 to 89. Then, it is determined to add the value of the pre-strike counter 512q.

  Here, the probability of addition of the pre-strike counter 512q based on the exception table is lower than the probability of addition of the repeat hit counter 512k based on the normal table. That is, when the operation effect processing is executed by the MPU 51, the pre-strike counter 512q is added when the operation button 22 is accepted after the operation method is notified and before the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. Is lower than the probability of addition of the repeated hit counter 512 during the operation of the operation button 22 that is accepted after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed until the operation valid period elapses. For example, in the normal table shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the lottery result is “ordinary big hit”, when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 19, it is determined that the value of the repeated hit counter 512k is not added, and the addition is performed. When the counter 512s is 20 to 89, it is determined to add the value of the repeated hit counter 512k. In addition, when the lottery result is “probable big hit”, when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 9, it is determined that the value of the repeated hit counter 512k is not added, and the addition counter 512s is 10 to 89. Then, it is determined that the value of the continuous hitting counter 512k is added. Furthermore, when the lottery result is “out”, when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 49, it is determined that the value of the continuous hitting counter 512k is not added, and when the addition counter 512s is 50 to 89, It is determined that the value of the repeated hit counter 512k is added.

<Step S2802>
If it is determined in step S1510 that operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1510: Yes), in the subsequent step S2802, the repeated hit counter 512k is incremented by one with a probability set in advance based on the normal table. . In this case, as described above, the probability that the consecutive hit counter 512k is added is higher than the probability that the advance hit counter 512q is added. In other words, the probability that the preliminary hit counter 512q is added is lower than the probability that the hit counter 512k is added.

  As described above, in the continuous hit operation effect process according to the twelfth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the display of the continuous hit operation start image, the operation is performed as the continuous hit operation. This is reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation button 22 after the start image is displayed. Therefore, while increasing the probability that the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the continuous hit operation start image is reflected in the effect, the player erroneously performed the operation button 22 performed before the continuous hit operation start image was displayed. The operation can be reflected in the production without wasting it.

  Further, in the twelfth embodiment, when there is a repeated operation of the operation button 22 between the display of the repeated operation notification image and the display of the repeated operation start image, the repeated operation is performed as described above. Immediately after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, it is reflected in the effect. In this case, the transition of the continuous hitting operation effect image in step S1512 is performed at a speed (for example, every 1 msec) that is much faster than the normal continuous hitting speed of the operation button 22 by the player. Therefore, also in the twelfth embodiment, as described in the seventh embodiment, the operation button 22 is not displayed until the continuous hit operation start image is displayed after the continuous hit operation notification image is displayed. If there is a repeated hitting operation, it may be possible to secure a certain interval for reflecting the repeated hitting operation in the repeated hitting operation effect image.

  Specifically, if the pre-strike counter 512q is greater than 0 in step S2203, it is determined whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the previous step S2205 was executed in the previous stage of step S2204. To do. If the standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2204. If the standby time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1510. The waiting time is a time set in advance as a time that allows the player to 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 process. . For example, it is conceivable that the standby time is 400 msec, and the steps S2204 to S2205 are executed once for 400 consecutive hitting operation effect processes.

  Thereby, since the reflection interval to the effect of the operation of the operation button 22 stored as the pre-strike counter 512q can be lengthened, the player can recognize the transition of the consecutive hit operation result image in the effect, and the game is interesting. The number of operations corresponding to the value of the pre-strike counter 512q can be reflected in the production.

  When the operation button 22 is operated in the first reflection process in which the MPU 51 reflects in the effect that the operation has been accepted when the operation button 22 is operated in the operation effect such as the repeated operation effect. It is conceivable that the second reflection process to be reflected in the progress of the production is executed. In this case, the MPU 51 executes the first reflection process according to the operation of the operation button 22, and the second reflection process with a predetermined probability based on the normal table or the exception table when the operation button 22 is operated. It is conceivable to execute. Thereby, since the first reflection process is executed every time an operation of the operation button 22 is received, it is possible to give the player a sense of operation. Further, the execution probability of the second reflection process can be changed.

[Thirteenth embodiment]
In the eleventh embodiment and the twelfth embodiment, in the consecutive hit operation effect process, after the display of the consecutive hit operation notification image, before the display of the consecutive hit operation start image is received, explained. By the way, it is conceivable that the player operates the operation button 22 even after the operation valid period has elapsed after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed.

  Therefore, in the thirteenth embodiment, with reference to FIG. 32, a description will be given of a configuration that accepts repeated operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed and reflects the repeated operation on the next effect. . In FIG. 32, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processes as those described with reference to FIG.

<Step S2901>
If it is determined that the operation is not within the effective period in the continuous operation effect process (S1509: No), it is determined in the subsequent step S2901 whether or not the effect end image is being displayed. For example, the MPU 51 sets the effect end flag 512t on in step S1516, and sets the effect end flag 512t off in step S1515. Thus, the MPU 51 responds to the effect end flag 512t in step S2901. It is possible to determine whether or not an effect end image is being displayed. If it is determined that the effect end image is not being displayed (S2901: No), the process proceeds to step S1516, and the effect end image is displayed. If it is determined that the effect end image is being displayed (S2901: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2902.

<Step S2902>
In step S2902, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is started (S2902: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2903, and if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is not started (S2902: No). The processing moves to step S2904.

<Step S2903>
In step S2903, the post-attack counter 512u is incremented by one. As a result, the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the operation effective period has elapsed in the consecutive hit operation effect is stored in the subsequent hit counter 512u.

<Step S2904>
In step S2904, the elapsed time counter 512v is incremented by one. Thus, the elapsed time counter 512v stores the elapsed time after the operation effective period has elapsed in the continuous hitting operation effect. The MPU 51 resets the elapsed time counter 512v to 0 in step S1515.

<Step S2905>
In step S2905, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time counter 512v is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponding to a preset operable time. Here, if it is determined that the elapsed time counter 512v is less than the predetermined value (S2905: No), the continuous hitting operation effect process is ended. As a result, in the continuous hitting operation effect process, the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the post-hit counter 512u is counted up until the operable time elapses after the operation valid period elapses. For example, the operable time is the time from when the repeated hitting end image is displayed until the display of the repeated hitting end image disappears, or from when the repeated hitting end image is displayed until the next variable display is executed. Such as time.

  If it is determined that the elapsed time counter 512v is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S2905: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1515, and the continuous hit effect flag 512h, the reception start flag 512n, and the effect end flag 512t are turned off. At the same time, the elapsed time counter 512v is reset to zero. In step S1515, the post-hit counter 512u is not reset. As a result, the value of the post-hit counter-hit counter 512u is held until the next time of the continuous-hit operation effect process.

<Step S2906>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is within the effective period (S1509), it is determined in subsequent step S2906 whether or not the post-hit counter 512u is 5 or more. Here, if the post-hit counter 512u is 5 or more (S2906: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2907. If the post-hit counter 512u is less than 5 (S2906: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. Migrate to

<Steps S2907 to S2908>
In step S2907, the consecutive hit counter 512k is incremented by 1, and in the subsequent step S2908, the subsequent strike counter 512u is decremented by 5. That is, in steps S2907 to S2908, until the value of the post-hit counter 512u becomes less than 5, the process for adding the post-hit counter 512u as the multi-hit counter 512k is repeatedly executed. In particular, in steps S2907 to S2908, the subsequent hit counter 512u is reflected in the repeated hit counter 512k at a ratio of the subsequent hit counter 512u: the repeated hit counter 512k = 5: 1. As a result, as a result, a value obtained by dividing the value of the subsequent hit counter 512u by at least two or more predetermined values (here, “5”) is added as the repeat hit counter 512k. It should be noted that the conversion ratio between the subsequent hit counter 512u and the consecutive hit counter 512k is not limited to 5: 1 shown in the present embodiment. For example, it is conceivable that the conversion ratio between the post-stroke counter 512u and the continuous hit counter 512k is 1: 1, 10: 1, or 10: 3. Then, after the execution of step S2908, the process proceeds to step S1512. As a result, in step S1512, the continuous hit operation effect image corresponding to the continuous hit counter 512k is displayed.

  As described above, in the consecutive hit operation effect process according to the thirteenth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player after the operation valid period has elapsed in the previous consecutive hit operation effect process. In this case, the value of the subsequent consecutive hit counter 512u is reflected in the effect in the next consecutive hit operation effect process. Therefore, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 performed after the operation valid period has elapsed in the production without wasting it. Further, as in the thirteenth embodiment, if the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the expiration of the effective period is reflected in the effect at a rate lower than the number of operations of the operation button 22 within the effective period, the effective While increasing the degree to which the operation of the operation button 22 within the period is reflected in the effect, the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player after the expiration of the effective period can be reflected in the effect.

  Moreover, the structure which combined the said 11th Embodiment or the said 12th Embodiment, and the said 13th Embodiment can be considered. That is, it is conceivable that the pre-strike counter 512q and the post-strike counter 512u are counted, and those values are reflected in the repetitive strike counter 512k. In this case, it is also conceivable to use the pre-strike counter 512q and the post-strike counter 512u as one counter. In other words, it is conceivable that the number of operations of the operation button 22 before the display of the repeated operation start image and the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the expiration of the effective period are stored in the same counter, and the values are reflected in the repeated operation counter 512k. .

  In the thirteenth embodiment, as in the twelfth embodiment, it is another embodiment that the probability that the post-attack counter 512u is added is lower than the probability that the post-attack counter 512k is added. Conceivable. In other words, the operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed during execution of the continuous hitting operation effect process, the operation effective after the operation start instruction is notified during the next execution of the continuous hitting operation effect process. It is conceivable to reflect in the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation button 22 until the period elapses. This increases the degree to which the operation of the operation button 22 after the notification of the operation start instruction is reflected in the effect, and also wastes the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player after the operation effective period has elapsed. It can be reflected in the production without.

[Fourteenth embodiment]
By the way, in the sixth embodiment, the eleventh embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment, and the like, the repeated firing counter 512q or the repeated firing counter 512u repeatedly strikes at the timing when the display of the repeated firing start image is started. The case where the reflection to the counter 512k is started has been described. In this case, since the continuous hit operation start image is displayed and before the player operates the operation button 22, the continuous hit operation effect image changes, which may give the player a sense of incongruity.

  In view of this, it is conceivable that the reflection of the pre-strike counter 512q or the post-strike counter 512u on the repeat hit counter 512k is not started until the operation button 22 is operated even after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. In the fourteenth embodiment, with reference to FIG. 33, the operation button 22 is displayed even after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed in the continuous hitting operation effect processing (see FIG. 24) according to the sixth embodiment. A configuration in which the pre-strike counter 512q is not added to the repetitive strike counter 512k until the operation is performed will be described. In FIG. 33, the same processes as those described with reference to FIG. In addition, since it should just process similarly about the said continuous hit operation effect process which concerns on the said 11th-13th embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Step S3001>
As shown in FIG. 33, if it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is within the effective period (S1509: Yes), it is then determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started in step S1510. The If it is determined in step S1510 that the operation button 22 has been started (S1510: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3001, and if the operation button 22 has not been started (S1510: No). ), The continuous hitting operation effect process ends. Thereafter, when it is determined in step S3001 that the pre-strike counter 512q is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S3002, and when it is determined that the pre-strike counter 512q is 0, the process is step. The process proceeds to S1511.

<Steps S3002 to S3003>
Then, when the continuous hit counter 512k is added in the step S3002, and when the preliminary hit counter 512q is subtracted in the step S3003, the process proceeds to the step S1511.

  As a result, the value of the pre-strike counter 512q is reflected on the repeat counter 512k at the timing when the repeat counter 512k is added according to the operation of the operation button 22. That is, the value of the pre-strike counter 512q is not reflected in the repeat hit counter 512k unless the operation button 22 is operated. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the consecutive hit operation effect image from progressing after the operation start image is displayed and before the player operates the operation button 22. Here, the case where the pre-strike counter 512q is reflected in the repeat hit counter 512k at the timing of each operation of the operation button 22 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also conceivable as another embodiment that the reflection of the pre-strike counter 512q to the repeat hit counter 512k starts when the is operated.

[Fifteenth embodiment]
By the way, in the eleventh embodiment to the fourteenth embodiment, the continuous hitting operation effect process has been described, but it is conceivable that the same process is executed for the long press operation effect process.

  Specifically, as in the eleventh embodiment and the eleventh embodiment, the MPU 51 displays the long press operation start image after the long press operation notification image is displayed. A long press operation of the operation button 22 is accepted, and the long press operation is performed at a lower rate than the long press operation of the operation button 22 during the period from when the long press operation start image is displayed until the operation valid period elapses. It can be considered to be reflected in the production. For example, as in the eleventh embodiment, in step S2405 in the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 26, a long press counter 512m (an example of a first count value) is incremented by one, In step S2406, it is conceivable that the pre-long press counter 512r (an example of the second count value) is subtracted by five. Similarly to the twelfth embodiment, the MPU 51 accepts a long press operation of the operation button 22 from when the long press operation notification image is displayed to when the long press operation start image is displayed. The long press operation may be reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the display of the long press operation start image to the expiration of the operation effective period. For example, as in the twelfth embodiment, the value of the pre-long press counter 512r may be added at a preset probability in step S2402 in the long press operation effect processing shown in FIG. It is done.

  Further, as in the thirteenth embodiment, the MPU 51 may accept a long press operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed, and reflect it when the next long press operation effect process is executed. It is done. Specifically, the operation time of the long press operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed is stored in a post-long press counter (not shown, an example of the second count value) provided in the RAM 512, and the next long time This is reflected in the long press counter 512m (an example of the first count value) when the push operation effect process is executed. Thereby, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 performed after the operation valid period has elapsed after the display of the long press operation start image without wasting it. Also in this case, the long press operation of the operation button 22 after the operation effective period has elapsed is reflected in the effect at a lower rate or with a lower probability than the long press operation of the operation button 22 within the operation effective period. It is thought that it is done.

  Similarly to the fourteenth embodiment, the MPU 51 uses the pre-long press counter 512r or the post-long press counter until the operation button 22 is operated after the long press operation start image is displayed. A configuration in which the reflection of the value of the value to the long press counter 512m is not started can be considered. This prevents the long press operation effect image from progressing until the player operates the operation button 22 after the operation start image is displayed.

  Furthermore, it is also conceivable that a single counter is used as the post-continuous hit counter 512u and the post-long press counter added in the continuous hit operation effect processing. In this case, it becomes possible to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period elapses in one of the continuous hit operation effect process and the long press operation effect process in the other effect. Thereby, even if the same effect process is not executed during the game of the player who operated the operation button 22 after the operation valid period in either one of the continuous hit operation effect process and the long press operation effect process, When the other effect process is executed, the operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected.

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

[Appendix A1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 51) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for providing an operation start instruction by providing
With
The production execution means
A first operation accepting means (MPU51) for accepting an operation of the operating means on condition that the operating means has changed from a non-operating state to an operating state after notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notifying means;
When the operation state of the operation means continues before and after notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means, the operation means can be accepted according to a predetermined condition corresponding to the operation method. Second operation accepting means (MPU51),
A gaming machine characterized by including:

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

[Appendix A2]
The first operation accepting unit is in a non-operating state on the condition that, in a plurality of detection results by the operation detecting unit, at least two non-operating states are followed by at least two operating states. The gaming machine according to appendix 1, wherein the gaming machine is determined to have changed to an operating state.

  If the configuration according to Supplementary Note A2 is employed, erroneous detection of the operation means due to noise can be prevented, and the operation is performed when the player operates the operation means before and after notification of the operation start instruction. Can be reflected in the production.

[Appendix A3]
When the operation method is a single operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the second operation accepting means is provided on the condition that the operation means has changed from an operation state to a non-operation state. The gaming machine according to appendix 1 or 2, which accepts the operation.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note A3, when the player operates the operation unit before and after the notification of the operation start instruction, it is reflected in the effect when the operation unit changes to the non-operation state. Therefore, the player can obtain a feeling that the production has changed when he / she releases his / her hand from the operation means.

[Appendix A4]
When the operation method is a single operation of the operation means within the operation effective period, the second operation accepting means operates the operation means on the 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 accepts

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix A4, when the player continues to operate the operation means when the player is operating the operation means before and after notification of the operation start instruction, Can be prevented from continuing for a long time.

[Appendix A5]
When the second operation accepting means is a long press operation of the operating means within the operation valid period, the operation state of the operating means continues before and after notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 4, which receives an operation of the operation means on the condition that it has been determined.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix A5, even when the operation state of the operation unit is continued from before the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation unit is operated before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. It is possible to accept the operation of the operation means from the time when it is determined that the state continues and reflect the operation on the effect.

[Appendix A6]
When the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the second operation accepting means operates the operation means on the condition that the operation means has changed from an operation state to a non-operation state. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, which accepts

  According to the gaming machine according to 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 a single operation of the intermittent operation.

[Appendix A7]
The second operation accepting unit ignores the operation state of the operation unit before and after notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification unit when the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation unit within the operation effective period. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note A7, the operation of the operation means performed before and after the notification of the operation start instruction is invalid (ignored), but the processing load of the effect execution means is reduced.

[Appendix B1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 51) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for providing an operation start instruction by providing
With
The effect execution means receives an operation of the operation means after notification of the operation method by the operation notification means, and an operation of reflecting the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means in the effect And a reflecting means.

  According to the gaming machine according to 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 player has to re-operate the operation means. Is omitted, and the player is prevented from being mistaken for a failure of the operation means.

[Appendix B2]
When the operation reflecting means is a single operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation reflecting means is changed to the effect when the operation accepting operation 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 Supplementary Note B2, since it is a simple process in which the operation is reflected in the effect when the operation means is operated, an increase in processing load is suppressed.

[Appendix B3]
The operation reflecting means stores the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation acceptance means before notification of the operation start instruction when the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation means within an operation effective period. The gaming machine according to appendix B1, wherein the number of operations is reflected in the effect after notification of the operation start instruction.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B3, the operation of the operation means performed before the player is notified of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the production without wasting, and the player is not disappointed. A good game can be realized.

[Appendix B4]
The operation reflecting means stores the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation acceptance means before notification of the operation start instruction when the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation means within an operation effective period. In the supplementary note B3, the number of operations is reflected in the effect after notification of the operation start instruction, and the frequency of addition of the number of operations according to the operation of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction is reduced. The gaming machine described.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B4, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the production content changed earlier than usual by reflecting the operation of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, and the operation start It is possible to suppress a difference in the final effect result when the operation is started before notification of the instruction and when the operation is started after notification of the operation start instruction.

[Appendix B5]
Only after the operation reflecting means has notified the operation start instruction until the number of operations of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction reaches the number of operations of the operation means before notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to appendix B4, which reduces the frequency of addition of the number of operations according to the operation of the operation means.

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

[Appendix B6]
The operation reflecting means stores the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation acceptance means before notification of the operation start instruction when the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation means within an operation effective period. Then, the gaming machine according to any one of supplementary notes B3 to B5, wherein after the notification of the operation start instruction, the number of operations is reflected in the effect every predetermined time.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note B6, the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation accepting means before the notification of the operation start instruction is gradually reflected in the effect. Show and add interest to the game.

[Appendix B7]
The operation reflecting means stores the operation time of the operation means received by the operation accepting means when the operation method is a long press operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, and notifies the operation start instruction The gaming machine according to appendix B1, which later reflects the operation time in the effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B7, the operation of the operation means performed before the player is notified of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the production without wasting, and the player is not disappointed. A good game can be realized.

[Appendix B8]
The operation reflecting means stores the operation time of the operation means received by the operation accepting means when the operation method is a long press operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, and notifies the operation start instruction The gaming machine according to appendix B7, which later reflects the operation time in the effect, and decreases the frequency of addition of the operation time according to the operation of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B8, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the production content that has changed earlier than usual by reflecting the operation of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, and the operation start It is possible to suppress a difference in the final effect result when the operation is started before notification of the instruction and when the operation is started after notification of the operation start instruction.

[Appendix B9]
The operation reflecting means is only after the operation start instruction is notified until the operation time of the operation means after the operation start instruction is notified reaches the operation time of the operation means before the operation start instruction is notified. The gaming machine according to appendix B8, which reduces the frequency of addition of the operation time according to the operation of the operation means.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix B9, after the operation time after notification of the operation start instruction exceeds the operation time of the operation means before notification of the operation start instruction, the operation time is increased with a normal addition frequency. Therefore, the difference in the final operation result when compared with the case where the operation means is not operated before notification of the operation start instruction is suppressed.

[Appendix C1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 51) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for providing an operation start instruction by providing
A state changing unit (MPU51) for changing a detection result by the operation detecting unit to a non-operation state of the operating unit when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notifying unit;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine according to Appendix C1, since the detection result by the operation detection unit is changed to the non-operation state of the operation unit when the operation start instruction is notified, before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. Even when the operating means is being operated, after the operation start instruction is notified, the operating means changes from the non-operating state to the operating state. Therefore, in the case where the production execution unit adopts a configuration that accepts the operation of the operation unit on the condition that the operation unit has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit. Even if the operation means is operated by the player before and after the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation can be reflected in the effect. Specifically, it is suitable for the structure of the following supplementary notes C1 or C2.

[Appendix C2]
The operation reflection unit is configured to receive an operation of the operation unit on condition that the operation unit has changed from a non-operation state to an operation state after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit. Gaming machine.

[Appendix C3]
The operation reflecting means operates from the non-operating state on condition that at least two non-operating states are followed by at least two operating states in a plurality of detection results by the operation detecting means. The gaming machine according to appendix C2, which is determined to have changed to a state.

[Appendix D1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation means;
Operation detecting means (MPU 51) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for providing an operation start instruction by providing
A first operation accepting unit (MPU51) for accepting an operation of the operation unit between the operation method notification and the operation start instruction notification;
A second operation receiving means (MPU 51) for receiving an operation of the operating means after notification of the operation start instruction;
With
A vibration control unit (MPU51) that drives the vibration unit to vibrate the operation unit when the operation of the operation unit is received by the first operation reception unit; and the second operation reception A game machine including operation reflecting means (MPU51) for reflecting the operation of the operating means received by the means to the effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note D1, it can be expected that the player's hand will naturally move away from the operation means, and therefore it is possible to create a situation where the operation means is not operated at the time of notification of the operation start instruction. .

[Appendix D2]
The vibration control means can switch the presence or absence of 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 a highly expected performance is executed, the operation means is vibrated. By doing so, it can be used as a means for notifying a player.

[Appendix D3]
The gaming machine according to appendix D2, wherein the vibration control means vibrates the operation means 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 supplementary note D3, only the player can know whether or not the jackpot occurrence has been confirmed 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]
When the operation reflecting means receives the operation of the operating means by the first operation receiving means, the vibration reflecting means is driven to vibrate the operating means, and the operation start timing to operate the operating means is reached. The gaming machine according to appendix D1, which notifies that it 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 indicating that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high, but the purpose of indicating that the operation start timing of the operation means has not been reached. Can be surely recognized by the player.

[Appendix E1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation means;
Operation detecting means (MPU 51) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for providing an operation start instruction by providing
A first operation accepting unit (MPU51) for accepting an operation of the operation unit between the operation method notification and the operation start instruction notification;
A second operation receiving means (MPU 51) for receiving an operation of the operating means after notification of the operation start instruction;
With
An operation reflecting means (MPU51) for notifying that an operation start timing for operating the operating means has not been reached when the operation executing means is received by the first operation accepting means; A gaming machine including operation reflecting means (MPU 51) for reflecting the operation of the operating means received by the second operation receiving means on the effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note E1, since it is possible for the player 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 and the like.

[Appendix F1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 51) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for providing an operation start instruction by providing
With
The effect execution means receives an operation of the operation means after notification of the operation method by the operation notification means, and an operation of reflecting the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means in the effect Reflecting means,
The operation reflecting means is notified of the operation start instruction after the operation notification is notified by the operation notifying means when the operation method is one operation of the operation means within the operation effective period. When the operation accepting means is accepted by the operation accepting means before, the operation is reflected on the effect after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notifying means.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note F1, since the reflection of the operation by the operation means is performed after the notification of the operation start instruction, it is possible to show the player the operation start instruction. Thereby, for example, the player can recognize that the operation means should have been operated after notification of the operation start instruction. In addition, since the production from the notification of the operation method to the notification of the operation start instruction is surely executed, for example, it is possible to prevent the voice or display flowing during that time from being ended halfway. In addition, when the production effect increases from the notification of the operation method toward the operation start instruction, the operation is reflected in the production in a state where the production effect is enhanced. Can add interest.

[Appendix F2]
The operation reflecting means is notified of the operation start instruction after the operation notification is notified by the operation notifying means when the operation method is one operation of the operation means within the operation effective period. If the operation of the operation means is received by the operation reception means until then, the operation is reflected in the effect immediately after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to 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 distrust without the operation of the operation means being reflected in the effect. Is prevented.

[Appendix F3]
The operation reflecting means is notified of the operation start instruction after the operation notification is notified by the operation notifying means when the operation method is one operation of the operation means within the operation effective period. If the operation accepting means is accepted by the operation accepting means until a predetermined waiting time elapses 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 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. It can be fully recognized. Therefore, for example, when the same operation effect is executed next time, it is possible to give a willingness to operate the operation means at a correct timing.

[Appendix G1]
Operation means (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player;
An operation receiving means (MPU 51) for receiving an operation of the operating means;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period,
With
The operation executing means, when executing the operation effect processing, is received by the operation receiving means from when the operation notifying means is notified until the operation start instruction is notified. The operation is reflected in the effect at a lower rate than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means until the operation valid period elapses. A gaming machine characterized by having

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note G1, the player mistakenly performed before the operation start instruction was notified while increasing the degree to which the operation of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction was reflected in the effect. The operation of the operation means can be reflected in the production without being wasted. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the game motivation of the player. Note that the supplementary note G1 is, for example, the content described in the eleventh embodiment.

[Appendix G2]
A storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, according to the number of operations of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. The first count value is added to reflect the first count value in the effect,
The second count value is added according to the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means and the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to appendix G1, wherein the second count value is reflected in the first count value at a predetermined ratio.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note G2, when the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, the operation receiving unit is in a period from when the operation notification unit is notified until the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation unit received by the operation notification unit is lower than the operation of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit until the operation valid period elapses after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that reflects the effect in the ratio.

[Appendix G3]
A storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a long press operation, an operation time of the operation unit that is received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. In response, the first count value is added to reflect the first count value in the effect,
The second count value is added according to the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means and the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to appendix G1, wherein the second count value is reflected in the first count value at a predetermined ratio.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note G3, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation reception is performed after the operation notification is notified by the operation notification means until the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation means accepted by the means is more than the operation of the operation means accepted by the operation acceptance means until the operation valid period elapses after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that reflects the effect at a low rate.

[Appendix G4]
The effect execution means subtracts the second count value by a predetermined subtraction value every time a predetermined period of the operation effective period elapses, and adds the first count value smaller than the subtraction value. The gaming machine according to appendix G2 or G3, which adds values by value.

[Appendix G5]
The game according to appendix G2 or G3, wherein the effect executing means is configured to add a value obtained by dividing the second count value by a value larger than a predetermined value to the first count value during the operation effective period. Machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note G4 or the supplementary note G5, the configuration of the supplementary note G2 or G3 can be realized by a simple process.

[Appendix H1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
An operation receiving means (MPU 51) for receiving an operation of the operating means;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
An operation effect process in which the operation is performed by the effect executing means when the operation means is operated in accordance with a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period and the operation is reflected in the effect with a predetermined probability set in advance. An operation notification means (MPU 51) for notifying the operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period by providing a time difference after notifying the operation method,
With
The operation executing means, when executing the operation effect processing, is received by the operation receiving means from when the operation notifying means is notified until the operation start instruction is notified. The predetermined probability at the time of the operation is received by the operation receiving unit between the time when the operation valid period elapses after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit, A gaming machine characterized by being lower than a predetermined probability.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note H1, the player mistakenly performed before the operation start instruction was notified while increasing the degree of the operation means operation being reflected in the effect after the operation start instruction was notified. The operation of the operation means can be reflected in the production without being wasted. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the game motivation of the player. Note that the supplementary note H1 is the content described in the twelfth embodiment, for example.

[Appendix H2]
The production execution means reflects a first reflection process to the effect that the operation is accepted when the operation means is operated, and a second reflection process to reflect the progress of the production when the operation means is operated. The first reflection process is executed in response to an operation of the operation means, and the second reflection process is executed with the predetermined probability when the operation means is operated. The gaming machine according to appendix H1.

  Thereby, since the first reflection process is executed every time an operation of the operation means is received, it is possible to give the player a sense of operation, and the execution probability of the second reflection process is changed. Can be made.

[Appendix H3]
A storage unit for storing the count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, according to the number of operations of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. The count value is added to reflect the count value in the effect,
The operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means and the notification of the operation start instruction is reflected in the count value with a predetermined probability. The gaming machine according to Supplementary Note H1 or H2.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note H2, when the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, the operation accepting unit is in a period from when the operation notifying unit is notified until the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation unit received by the operation notification unit is lower than the operation of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit until the operation valid period elapses after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that reflects in the effect with a probability.

[Appendix H4]
A storage unit for storing the count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a long press operation, an operation time of the operation unit that is received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. In response, the count value is added, and the count value is reflected in the effect.
The operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means and the notification of the operation start instruction is reflected in the count value with a predetermined probability. The gaming machine according to Supplementary Note H1 or H2.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note H3, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation reception is performed after the operation notification is notified by the operation notification unit until the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation means accepted by the means is more than the operation of the operation means accepted by the operation acceptance means until the operation valid period elapses after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that reflects the effect with a low probability.

[Appendix H5]
The production execution means
Whether the count value is counted for each operation of the operation unit based on a predetermined normal table after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit until the operation effective period elapses Judging
Based on an exception table determined in advance so that the probability of counting is lower than that of the normal table from when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means until the operation start instruction is notified. The gaming machine according to appendix H3 or H4, which determines whether or not the count value is counted for each operation of the operation means.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note H5, the configuration of supplementary note H2 or H3 can be realized by a simple process.

[Appendix I1]
Operation means (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player;
An operation receiving means (MPU 51) for receiving an operation of the operating means;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period,
With
When the operation effect process is executed, the effect execution means performs an operation of the operation means that is accepted by the operation accepting means after the expiration of the operation valid period during the operation effect process. A gaming machine that is reflected in the production during the execution of the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note I1, the operation of the operation means performed after the operation valid period has elapsed can be reflected in the effect without being wasted. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the game motivation of the player. Note that appendix I1 is the content described in the thirteenth embodiment, for example.

[Appendix I2]
The effect executing means is configured to cause the operation notifying means to accept an operation of the operation means that is received by the operation accepting means after elapse of the operation effective period during execution of the operation effect process. The remark I1 is characterized in that it is reflected in the effect at a lower rate than the operation of the operation means accepted by the operation acceptance means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified and the time when the operation effective period elapses. The gaming machine described.

[Appendix I3]
A storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, according to the number of operations of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. The first count value is added to reflect the first count value in the effect,
The second count value is added in accordance with the number of operations of the operation means accepted by the operation acceptance means after the operation valid period has elapsed during execution of the operation effect process, and the second count value is determined in advance. The gaming machine according to appendix I2, which is reflected in the first count value by a ratio.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note I3, when the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, the operation of the operation unit accepted by the operation accepting unit after the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process is performed. It is lower than the operation of the operation means accepted by the operation accepting means after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notifying means during the next execution of the operation effect processing until the operation valid period elapses. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that reflects the effect in the ratio.

[Appendix I4]
A storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a long press operation, an operation time of the operation unit that is received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. In response, the first count value is added, and the first count value is reflected in the effect,
The second count value is added according to the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means and the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to appendix J2, wherein the second count value is reflected in the first count value at a predetermined ratio.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note I4, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation of the operation unit accepted by the operation accepting unit after the operation valid period during execution of the operation effect process is performed. More than the operation of the operation means accepted by the operation acceptance means from the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notifying means during the next execution of the operation effect processing until the operation valid period elapses. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that reflects the effect at a low rate.

[Appendix I5]
The effect execution means subtracts the second count value by a predetermined subtraction value every time a predetermined period of the operation effective period elapses, and adds the first count value smaller than the subtraction value. The gaming machine according to appendix I3 or I4, which is incremented by value.

[Appendix I6]
The game according to appendix I3 or I4, wherein the effect execution means adds a value obtained by dividing the second count value by a value greater than a predetermined value to the first count value during the operation effective period. Machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note I5 or Supplementary Note I6, the configuration of Supplementary Note I3 or I4 can be realized by a simple process.

[Appendix I7]
The effect executing means is configured to cause the operation notifying means to accept an operation of the operation means that is received by the operation accepting means after elapse of the operation effective period during execution of the operation effect process. The gaming machine according to appendix I1, which is reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the notification of the operation start instruction and the expiration of the operation effective period.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note I7, the degree of operation of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction is increased, while the degree of the operation means performed by the player after the operation valid period has elapsed. The operation can be reflected in the production without wasting it.

[Appendix I8]
A storage unit for storing the count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, according to the number of operations of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. Adding the first count value, and reflecting the first count value in the effect,
The gaming machine according to appendix I7, wherein an operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the elapse of the operation effective period during execution of the operation effect process is reflected in the count value with a predetermined probability. .

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix I8, when the operation method is a continuous hitting operation, the operation of the operation unit that is received by the operation receiving unit after the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process is performed. A configuration in which the operation is reflected with a lower probability than the operation of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit until the operation effective period elapses. Can be realized.

[Appendix I9]
A storage unit for storing the count value;
The production execution means
When the operation method is a long press operation, an operation time of the operation unit that is received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation valid period elapses. In response, the count value is added, and the count value is reflected in the effect.
The gaming machine according to appendix I7, wherein an operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the elapse of the operation effective period during execution of the operation effect process is reflected in the count value with a predetermined probability. .

  According to the gaming machine according to attachment I9, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation of the operation unit accepted by the operation accepting unit after the operation valid period during the operation effect process is performed. A configuration in which the operation is reflected to the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation unit received by the operation reception unit after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit and before the operation effective period elapses. It can be realized easily.

[Appendix I10]
The production execution means
Whether the count value is counted for each operation of the operation unit based on a predetermined normal table after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification unit until the operation effective period elapses Judging
After the operation effective period during the execution of the operation effect process, based on an exception table determined in advance such that the probability of counting is lower than that of the normal table, The gaming machine according to appendix I8 or I9, which determines whether or not the count value is reflected.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note I10, the configuration of Supplementary Notes I8 or I9 can be realized by a simple process.

[Appendix J1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operable by the player;
An operation receiving means (MPU 51) for receiving an operation of the operating means;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing effect processing based on a control command output from the main control means;
When an operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method within an operation effective period by the effect execution unit is performed as the effect, the time difference is notified after the operation method is notified. An operation notifying means (MPU 51) for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period,
With
The operation executing means, when executing the operation effect processing, is received by the operation receiving means from when the operation notifying means is notified until the operation start instruction is notified. And at least one of the operations of the operation means accepted by the operation accepting means after the operation valid period has elapsed during execution of the operation effect process according to the operation of the operation means within the operation valid period A gaming machine that is reflected in the production.

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix J1, the operation of the operation unit accepted by the operation accepting unit after the operation method is notified by the operation notifying unit until the operation start instruction is notified, and Since the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means after the operation effective period has elapsed during the operation effect process is not reflected in the effect until the operation means is operated within the operation effective period, A configuration that does not make the player feel uncomfortable is realized. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the game motivation of the player. Note that supplementary note J1 is, for example, the content described in the fourteenth embodiment.

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

Claims (1)

Operation means operable by the player;
Operation accepting means for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operation means at a predetermined interval;
Main control means for executing the 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 in accordance with a predetermined operation is received, an operation effect is performed to reflect the operation of the operation means in the effect Production execution means;
An operation notifying means for performing a second notification for notifying a start of operation with a time difference after performing a first notification for notifying a predetermined operation when performing a predetermined operation effect;
With
The production execution means
First operation accepting means for reflecting the operation of the operation means to the effect 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, an operation that satisfies a predetermined condition is performed on the operation means in the predetermined operation effect. Second operation accepting means capable of reflecting the operation of the operation means in the production when
Including
When the predetermined operation is a single operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the second operation reception means performs at least an operation in which the operation means changes from an operation state to a non-operation state. When the operation is interrupted, the operation of the operation means is reflected in the production.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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