JP2020049297A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving motivation for games by a player through enhancement of amusement.SOLUTION: In a game machine comprising: an operation button capable of being operated by a player; a main control device for performing a main control of games; and a sound lamp control device for performing a long-press operation presentation which reflects an operation to the operation button during an operation valid period set in advance on the presentation, on the basis of a control signal outputted from the main control device, if during the operation valid period, an operation valid notification is displayed (S1808). After that, if the operation button is not being operated, and if the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to a prescribed time or shorter, the operation valid notification is made non-display (S1814), and a single shooting operation notification image for prompting a single shooting operation of the operation button is displayed (S2501). If the operation time of the operation button reaches a specified value, or if the operation button is operated after the single shooting operation notification image is displayed, a result of the long-press operation is displayed (S1820).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

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 in which an operation of an operation button by a player is reflected in an effect may be adopted (for example, see Patent Document 1). For example, the player participation type effect includes a long press operation effect that reflects a long press operation of an operation button within a preset operation validity period on the effect.

JP 2013-165988 A

  By the way, as for the gaming machine, it is important to improve the motivation of the player to play the game by devising the contents of the production, the operation method and the like to enhance the interest.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest and enhance the player's willingness to play a game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention,
Operating means operable by a player;
Main control means for executing main control of the game;
Effect execution means for executing a long-press operation effect reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means,
An operation validity notifying unit that displays an operation validity notification when the operation validity period is reached,
With
The operation validity notifying means, when the operating means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, and hides the operation validity notification, It is to display a single operation notification image for prompting a single operation of the operating means,
When the operation execution means has reached an operation time of the operation means that has reached a preset specified value, or when the operation means has been operated after the display of the one-shot operation notification image, a preset long press operation is performed. It is configured to display the result.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to raise the interest of a gaming machine and to improve the player's willingness to play a game.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a development view showing a configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a development view showing a configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 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 | variation table used in the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, a probability change big hits fluctuation | variation table, and a deviation fluctuation | variation table. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a timer interrupt process executed by the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start winning process performed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a main process executed by the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a timer interrupt process executed by the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of an operation detection process performed by the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a detection pattern determination process performed by the audio ramp control device of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a command determination process executed by the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation type table and effect type table used by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 9 is an exemplary flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a single-operation operation effect process executed by the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a continuous hitting operation effect process executed by the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect processing performed by 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 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 6 is a timing chart for explaining an example of an execution result of a long press operation effect process. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing. 13 is a timing chart for explaining another example of the execution result of the long press operation effect processing. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to provide an understanding of the present invention. Further, the following embodiments are merely 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 is 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 exploded views of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a front view of a game board 15 of the pachinko machine 10. Hereinafter, the expressions of front, rear, left and right and up and down used in the present embodiment are defined by the front and rear direction D1, the vertical direction D2, and the left and right direction D3 shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko machine including a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13, and an outer frame 14, and is attached to an island facility (not shown) of a game hall. The frame 14 is fixed to be installed in the game hall. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine, but other gaming machines such as a spinning-type gaming machine (slot machine), an arrangement ball gaming machine, and a rock ball gaming machine will be described. The present invention is applicable to gaming machines.

  The front frame 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 14 by a rotatably supported left end portion of the outer frame 14. Further, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame 11 by a rotatably supported left end portion of the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack unit 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by a rotatably supported left end portion of 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, an illumination unit 27, and the like.

  The firing handle 21 is a rotary handle operated by a player to fire a game ball. In the pachinko machine 10, a basic game is performed by launching a game ball from a game ball launching mechanism 32, which will be described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 21 by the player. In the pachinko machine 10, when the firing handle 21 is operated by the player, the driving of the game ball firing mechanism 32 is controlled such that one game ball is fired toward the game area in 0.6 seconds.

  The operation button 22 is an example of an operation unit that can be operated by the player, and is a push button that receives a pressing operation of the player. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) for switching an input signal to the audio lamp control device 5 described later according to whether or not the operation button 22 is pressed. Thus, the sound lamp control device 5 can determine the operation state of the operation button 22 (with or without operation). The operation buttons 22 are used to reflect the intention of the player 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, and character selection for the game of the pachinko machine 10.

  The installation position of the operation button 22 is not limited to the position in front of the upper plate 23, and may be any position on the front frame 11 as long as the position can be operated by the player. The number of operation buttons 22 is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Further, as long as the operation switch 22a can be used to detect the presence or absence of an operation by the player, the operation switch 22a is not limited to a contact switch, and may be, for example, a piezoelectric element.

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

  The upper plate 23 is disposed below the panel 25, stores game balls paid out from a payout device 132 (see FIG. 3) of a payout mechanism 130 described later, and stores the stored game balls in one row. Are used to guide the game ball launching mechanism 32 in a state where they are aligned. The lower plate 24 is provided further below the upper plate 23, and is used to store excess game balls in the upper plate 23.

  The panel 25 is a colorless transparent or colored transparent glass or synthetic resin that allows a 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 sides of the upper end of the front frame 11, and are used for, for example, reproducing sound during an effect. The installation position of the speaker 26 is not limited to the upper end of the front frame 11. In addition, the illumination unit 27 has a light source such as a display lamp or an LED built therein, and plays a role of enhancing the effect by a lighting mode such as lighting or blinking.

[Configuration of Inner Frame 12]
The inner frame 12 includes a game board 31, a game ball firing mechanism 32, and a control unit 33, as shown in FIGS. In FIG. 2, the illustration on the game board 31 is omitted for simplicity of illustration.

  The control unit 33 has a main control unit 331 and a sub control unit 332. In the pachinko machine 10, various commands (control signals) for instructing control contents are transmitted from the main control unit 331 to 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 has an inner rail 311, an outer rail 312, a general winning opening 313, an upper operating opening 314, a lower operating opening 315, a variable winning opening 316, a through gate 317, an out opening 318, and a variable opening. 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 transport paths for sending out the game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 32 onto the game board 31. After being fired from the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312, game balls that have not entered the general winning opening 313, the upper working opening 314, the lower working opening 315, or the variable winning opening 316 are discharged from the out opening 318. You. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10, a ball game is performed by the game ball falling from the upper portion of the game board 31. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails for dispersing or adjusting the direction in which the game balls fall on the game board 31, and is also provided with a role such as a windmill.

  Here, the game ball firing mechanism 32 includes a firing rail 321, a ball feeder 322, and a solenoid 323, as shown in FIG. The shooting rail 321 is formed from the game ball firing mechanism 32 to the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 of the game board 31, and the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism 32 is sent to the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. To guide. The ball feeder 322 has driving means such as a solenoid, and supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 23 to the firing rail 321 one by one. The solenoid 323 is a driving unit that fires the game ball 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 firing handle 21 by the player, and the game ball is fired from the game ball firing mechanism 32 to the game board 31. In addition, the game ball launching mechanism 32 may be a mechanism that launches the game ball using another driving unit such as a motor instead of the solenoid 323.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the general winning opening 313, the upper working opening 314, the lower working opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the out opening 318 are formed with openings that penetrate the gaming board 31 in the front-rear direction. . Then, on the back side of the game board 31, the incoming ball that can individually detect the incoming ball of the game ball corresponds 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 entry sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) capable of individually detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 317.

  The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, detection of a game ball by the ball input sensors 313a to 317a is also referred to as winning. Note that the ball sensors 313a to 317a are, for example, proximity sensors of an electromagnetic induction type, but may be any sensors capable of individually detecting the ball entry of a game ball by another detection method.

  Further, the lower operating port 315 is provided with an electric accessory 315b for switching whether or not there is a restriction on entering the lower operating port 315 of the game ball. The electric accessory 315b is opened and closed by driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, in the gaming board 31, the opening of the electric accessory 315b enables the entry of game balls into the lower operating port 315, and the closing of the electric accessory 315b allows the entry of game balls into the lower operating port 315. Limited.

  Further, the variable winning opening 316 is provided with an opening / closing door 316b for switching whether or not there is a restriction on a game ball entering the variable winning opening 316. The door 316b is opened and closed by driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. In the gaming board 31, the opening of the opening / closing door 316b enables the entry of gaming balls into the variable winning opening 316, and the closing of the opening / closing door 316b limits the entering of gaming balls into the variable winning opening 316. You.

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10, when the entering ball of the game ball to the upper working port 314 or the lower working port 315 is detected by the ball input sensor 314a or the ball input sensor 315a, the main control unit 331 performs a jackpot lottery. . Then, the main control unit 331 controls the display on the main display unit 37 according to the lottery result. The result of the lottery 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 result of the lottery.

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

  The variable display unit 34 has a symbol display section 341 such as a liquid crystal display which is arranged so as to be visible through an opening 31A formed substantially in the center 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 types of symbols such as symbol variation display and effect display according to the result of the jackpot 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. Is displayed. Note that the symbol display unit 341 may be a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

  For example, the symbol change display performed by the symbol display unit 341 is performed by sequentially scrolling the main symbols numbered “1” to “9” vertically or horizontally. In addition, a sub-design showing another character or a design may be displayed between the main designs. Further, in the symbol display section 341, when the game ball enters the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, the number of reserved symbols corresponding to the number of reserved balls N which are not displayed with the symbol variation display and are reserved, It is displayed with a predetermined maximum number (for example, four) as the upper limit.

  Then, when the symbol change display on the symbol display unit 341 is stopped, the symbol display unit 341 displays a state where 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 jackpot lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “probable jackpot”, a state in which odd symbols set in advance as symbols indicating the probability jackpot among the main symbols are arranged in one line (for example, “333” or “777”, etc.) ) Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “ordinary jackpot”, an even number of symbols set in advance as the symbol indicating the ordinary jackpot in the main symbol is arranged on one line (for example, “222” or “444”, etc.). ) Is displayed. When the jackpot lottery result is “missing”, a state in which different main symbols are arranged on one line (for example, “323” or “727”) is displayed.

  The magnet sensor 35 is provided around the upper operation 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. This makes it possible to detect an illegal act when an act of illegally guiding a game ball to the upper operating port 314 using a magnet is performed.

  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. Thereby, when an act of illegally inputting a radio wave to the detection sensor 314a or the detection sensor 315a to erroneously detect the entry of a game ball is performed, it is possible to detect the illegal act. The radio wave sensor 36 can detect radio waves of, for example, 50 MHz to 3 GHz.

  The main display section 37 includes a plurality of LEDs and two 7-segment displays arranged at the upper right portion of the game board 31, and is used for displaying a game state of the pachinko machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, probable change, shortened time, or normal), the number N of balls on the symbol change display caused by entering the upper operation port 114 and the lower operation port 115, and the like Are displayed by the lighting pattern of the plurality of LEDs. In the main display unit 37, the symbol change display is performed by one of the seven-segment display units when a winning in the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 is triggered, and the result of the jackpot lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed. Stop at the corresponding symbol. In the other seven-segment display, a symbol change display is performed with a winning in the through gate 317 as a trigger, and a symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed.

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

  The payout mechanism 130 includes a tank 131 that stores ball games supplied from an island facility (not shown) in 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 firing control device 8, and a power supply control device 9 (see FIG. 5). The payout control device 7 controls the number of game balls paid out by the payout device 132 and the like. The launch control device 8 controls the game ball launch mechanism 32 in accordance with the operation of the launch handle 21. The power control device 9 converts electric power supplied from an island facility (not shown) to which the pachinko machine 10 is connected to a predetermined voltage level, and supplies the power to various control devices and various driving means provided in the pachinko machine 10. I do.

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

[Main control unit 331]
The main control unit 331 includes the main control device 4 (an example of a main control unit) that executes main control of a game in the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 4 includes an MPU 41, an input / output I / F 42, and the like. The MPU 41 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, 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 controller 4 and outputs control signals from the main controller 4. In addition, the input / output I / F 42 is also connected with ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, a magnet sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and the like. Then, the MPU 41 determines the presence or absence of a ball in 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 the detection signals from the ball input sensors 313a to 317a. I do. Further, the MPU 41 determines the presence or absence of a fraudulent act using a magnet or a radio wave based on detection signals from the magnet sensor 35 and the radio wave sensor 36. Further, the input / output I / F 42 is connected to a sound lamp control device 5, a payout control device 7, a firing control device 8, a power control device 9, and the like.

  Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands to the audio ramp control device 5, such as a variation pattern command, a pending ball number command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command. The fluctuation pattern command is a command indicating the result of the jackpot lottery and the fluctuation display time. When the fluctuation display is started by the symbol display section 341 and the main display section 37, the information stored in the later-described holding storage area 412b is described. And output to the audio lamp control device 5. The reserved ball number command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 to notify the reserved ball number N when the reserved ball number N stored in the reserved storage area 412b described later changes. The jackpot start command is output to the sound lamp control device 5 when the state shifts to the jackpot state. The jackpot end command is output to the audio lamp control device 5 when the jackpot state ends.

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

  In the present embodiment, a clock signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the MPU 41 at a preset interval of 4 msec, and the MPU 41 executes a timer interrupt process described later every time a rising (or falling) of the clock signal occurs. It shall be started and executed. Note that the oscillation circuit and the frequency divider circuit are also mounted on the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 as necessary, and supply operation clocks of various control entities in the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140. 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 information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various processes executed by the MPU 41.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the RAM 412, storage areas corresponding to the lottery counter 412a, the hold storage area 412b, and the electric charge hold area 412c are secured.

  The lottery counter 412a includes a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot occurrence lottery, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and a reach random number counter C3 used for determining the missed type. included. 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 fluctuation type counter CS1 for determining a fluctuation display time in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. It is. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes an electric accessory opening counter C4 used for a lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 315b of the lower working port 315 is to be set to the electrical opening 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 the MPU 41 adds 1 to the previous value at short time intervals and 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 at the time of the jackpot lottery and the setting of the fluctuation table time.

  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 in the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 occurs, information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the RAM 412 is held information. Are stored in any of the first to fourth holding areas RE1 to RE4 of the holding 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 on the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. At the start of the game, a jackpot 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 by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 738, 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 jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315.

  Two types of random number values for the jackpot winning are set in a low-probability mode (normal mode) and a high-probability mode (probable change mode) according to a success / failure table stored in a success / failure table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, in the low probability mode, the number of random numbers to be a big hit is two (373, 727), and in the high probability mode, the number of random numbers to be a big hit is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317). , 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733). When the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is other than these random numbers for winning the jackpot, the result of the jackpot lottery is out of order.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by one in the range of 0 to 4 and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315. As the random number value for the jackpot type counter C2, two types of hits, namely, the probability change jackpot and the normal jackpot, are set by the assignment table stored in the assignment table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, the number of random numbers that can be a jackpot is three (1, 2, 3), and the number of random numbers that are usually a jackpot is two (0, 4).

  Then, when determining the variation mode by the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341, the MPU 41 determines the lottery result based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE as “probable variable jackpot”. "," Normal jackpot "or" missing ".

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

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the stop type of the variable display displayed on the symbol display unit 341 when the result of the jackpot lottery is out of order is selected by the reach random number counter C3. The type of stop at the time of the detachment includes a "reach out of order" (for example, a range of 0 to 8) in which the final stop symbol shifts by one before and after the reach symbol after the reach occurs (for example, a range of 0 to 8). There are three stops ("reach other than front and rear departure" in which the final stop symbol stops except before and after the reach symbol (e.g., range of 9 to 38), and "complete departure" in which no reach occurs (e.g., range of 39 to 238) ( Direction) patterns are included. The reach random number counter C3 is transmitted to the sound ramp control device 5 while being included in a later-described retained ball count command, and the sound ramp control device 5 displays a change in the symbol display portion 341 when the vehicle is out of the range based on the reach random number counter C3. Control.

  For example, the electric accessory opening counter C4 is incremented by one in the range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is updated periodically, and is stored in the electric utility holding area 412c in the RAM 412 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed based on the value of the electric auditors product opening counter C4 stored in the electric auditors holding area 412c to determine whether or not the electric auditors product 315b is to be opened.

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

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

  Here, FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are diagrams illustrating an example of the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, and the deviation 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 in accordance with the value of the variation type counter CS1. When the lottery result is “normal jackpot”, the MPU 41 determines whether the lottery result is “normal jackpot”, when the lottery result is “probable jackpot”, the variable probability jackpot table. , And the type of the variation pattern is specified.

  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 performs the variation display in the normal reach mode in which the variation display time is 30 s. When the fluctuation pattern “02” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 displays the fluctuation in a special reach mode in which the fluctuation 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 the super reach mode in which the variation display time is the longest 60 s. Note that the type of the variation pattern is not limited to these, and, for example, premium reach is also an example of the variation pattern.

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

  Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10, as a special reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "02", a plurality of types of special reach having different characters, stories, or operation methods are prepared, and any one of the special reach selected from the special reach is provided. An outreach is performed. Specifically, the special reach includes a single operation effect in which a single operation of the operation button 22 is required, a continuous operation operation in which a continuous operation of the operation button 22 is required, and a long operation in which a long press operation of the operation button 22 is required. Push operation effects and the like are included. Note that these various effects will be described later.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of super reach having different characters and stories are prepared as the super reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "03", and one of the special reach selected from among them is executed. Is done. The super reach is a reach having a longer fluctuation time than the normal reach and the special reach, and includes, for example, a reach that evolves from the normal reach and a reach that involves the operation of the operation button 22 similar to the special reach.

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

  In the pachinko machine 10, the variation display is executed in the form of a variation pattern in which the variation display is released without any notice effect or the like and the vehicle is stopped in a design, as the type of stop at the time of variation corresponding to the variation pattern "04". In addition, in the case of the outage stop type corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "05", the fluctuation display is executed in a form of a deviation pattern in which the fluctuation display is released with a notice effect or the like and stops in a symbol.

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

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 performs only the simple process of determining only the variation pattern (variation display time) based on the variation type counter CS1 and the variation table for the variation display on the symbol display unit 341. Will run. Therefore, even in the pachinko machine 10 in which the MPU 41 is configured by an 8-bit microcomputer, the jackpot can be stably executed. 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, various variation modes can be selectively executed 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.

[Sound 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 device configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, the MPU 51 includes a ROM 511 and a RAM 512.

  The ROM 511 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit in which various information can be read and written, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various processes executed by the MPU 51.

  The sound lamp control device 5 executes processing in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 511 by the MPU 51, so that the display control device 6 is controlled based on various commands (control signals) input from the main control device 4. To control the display of the symbol display unit 341. More specifically, the MPU 51 executes a single-shot operation effect, a continuous-hit operation effect, a long-press operation effect, and the like that reflect the operation of the operation button 22 during the preset operation validity period in the effect. Here, the MPU 51 is an example of the effect executing means.

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

  The speaker 26 and the illumination unit 27 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. 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. The MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 based on the operation of the operation button 22.

  The MPU 51 executes a predetermined calculation process based on various commands, such as a fluctuation pattern command, a pending ball number command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command, which are input from the audio ramp control device 5.

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

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

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

  The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various information, and is used as a primary storage area of 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, The long press effect flag 512i, the continuous hit counter 512k, the long press counter 512m, the reception start flag 512n, the effect type counter 512p, and the like are stored. These various flags and counters are used in later-described various operation effect processing (see FIGS. 16 to 18) involving the 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 executes the symbol variation and the effect display by controlling the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command input from the audio lamp control device 5.

  The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like. The audio lamp control device 5 and the symbol display unit 341 are connected to the input / output I / F 62. Note that the audio 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. The MPU 61 has a ROM 611 and a RAM 612 built therein. The display control device 6 also includes various circuits such as a timer circuit for measuring time and an interrupt circuit for receiving an interrupt.

  The ROM 611 stores, in addition to various control programs, a fluctuating symbol, a reach effect image, a big hit effect image, a notice character image, and the like, which are displayed on the symbol display unit 341. 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 information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various processes executed by the MPU 61.

[Payout control device 7]
The payout control device 7 includes an MPU 71, an input / output I / F 72, and the like. The MPU 71 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, 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 (work area) for various types of processing executed by the MPU 71.

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

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

  The ball rental device 100 is installed in the island facility together with the pachinko machine 10. Then, the ball lending device 100 increases the amount stored in the card inserted into 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 a player. Specifically, when a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of game balls is input from the ball rental device 100 to the payout control device 7, the payout device 132 is controlled by the MPU 71, and the predetermined number of game balls is Will be paid out. Note that the recording medium on which the amount is stored is not limited to a card, and may be, for example, a coin-type storage medium containing 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 driving of the game ball launch mechanism 32. Specifically, the firing control IC 81 drives the ball feeder 322 of the game ball firing mechanism 32 while the firing handle 21 is being rotated, so that the game balls stored in the upper plate 23 are fired by the firing rail 321. Feed on top. Then, the firing control IC 81 detects the operation amount of the firing handle 21 and drives the solenoid 323 of the game ball firing mechanism 32 according to the operation amount, so that the game ball on the shooting rail 321 is directed to the game board 31. Fire. At this time, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feeder 322 and the solenoid 323 using a clock signal that is switched ON / OFF at a preset cycle (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, one game ball is fired toward the game area every 0.6 seconds.

  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. Accordingly, the launch control IC 81 determines that the greater the amount of rotation of the firing handle 21, the greater the launch intensity of the game ball from the game ball launch mechanism 32 based on the voltage value input according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 21. The voltage applied to the solenoid 323 is adjusted so as to be strong.

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

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

  The power 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 electric power supplied from power supply equipment. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply equipment 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. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply facility is cut off, various control devices can be driven by the power discharged from the secondary battery for a predetermined period.

  Further, when determining that the power supply has been interrupted, the power supply control device 9 inputs a power failure signal to the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, and the like. For example, when the power supply control device 9 outputs a preset DC voltage of 24 V based on the power supplied from the power supply equipment, the power failure state occurs when the DC voltage reaches a preset voltage of less than 22 V. Judge. When receiving the power failure signal from the power supply control device 9, the main control device 4, the sound lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, and the like interrupt the control being executed and execute a predetermined NMI interrupt process.

[Processing 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, a start-up process, a main process executed after the start-up process, a timer interrupt process started periodically, and executed at the time of power failure. It performs NMI interrupt processing and the like. In the present embodiment, the description of the start-up process and the NMI interrupt process is omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

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

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

<Step S702>
Next, in step S702, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero.

<Step S703>
Then, 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 opening 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 opening counter C4 are each incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is incremented. Clear to 0.

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

  The above-described firing control processing is performed on the condition that the player touches the firing handle 21 by the touch sensor 21a and the ball stop switch 21b for stopping the firing is not operated. This is a process for enabling firing. In addition, the above-mentioned firing control processing invalidates the firing of the game ball when the touch sensor 21a detects that the player does not touch the firing handle 21 or when the ball stop switch 21b is operated. This is the processing to be performed. The MPU 41 instructs the launch control device 8 to launch game balls when the launch of gaming balls is valid.

[Start winning process of main controller 4]
Here, the start winning process executed by the MPU 41 in the 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 one of the upper operating port 314 and the lower operating port 315. Here, when 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 has not been performed (S801: No), the start winning process is terminated.

<Steps S802 to S803>
In step S802, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls N stored in the reserved number storage area NA of the RAM 412 is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Here, if the number N of reserved balls is less than the upper limit (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S803, and the number N of reserved balls is incremented by one. 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 stored in the first area of the free storage area 412b of the storage area 412b in the RAM 412. And the start winning process is terminated.

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

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, an external output process of transmitting output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous main process to each control device on the sub side is executed. Specifically, the presence / absence of the prize detection information in the RAM 412 is determined, and if there is the prize 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 change type counter CS1 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero.

<Step S903>
Then, 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 in the general winning opening 313 or the like. Then, if a winning has occurred, a winning ball command indicating the number of winning balls to be paid out according to the winning is set.

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

<Step S905>
Next, in step S905, a game state transition process for transitioning the game state based on the result of the jackpot lottery in step S904 and the like is executed. In the game state shift processing, the game state is shifted to an open / close 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, after the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is opened, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 elapses, or a predetermined number of game balls win the variable winning opening 316. When one of the conditions is satisfied, the opening / closing process of one round for closing the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of rounds.

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

<Step S907>
Then, in step S907, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main processing has arrived, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous main processing. Here, if it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has come (S907: Yes), the process proceeds to step S901, and each process from S901 described above is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has not arrived (S907: No), until the execution timing of the next main process arrives, that is, until the execution timing of the next main process arrives. During the remaining time, steps S908 and 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 one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero.

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

[Process of Voice Lamp Control Device 5]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 51 in the audio lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Note that another or another embodiment in which part or all of the processing executed by the MPU 51 of the audio lamp control device 5 in the present embodiment is executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is also considered. In the sound lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 also executes control processing of the speaker 26 and the illumination unit 27, start-up processing at the start-up of the sound lamp control apparatus 5, NMI interrupt processing at the time of power failure, and the like. In the present embodiment, a process related to the operation button 22 executed by the audio lamp control device 5 will be described, and a description of other processes will be omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of audio ramp control device 5]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating 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 interruption 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), a continuous-hit operation effect process (S1006), and a long-press operation effect process (S1007) are executed.

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

[Operation detection processing: S1001]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation detection processing. In the operation detection process, the operation state of the operation button 22 is detected, and a process for sequentially updating operation histories of the past three times is executed. In the pachinko machine 10, the presence or absence of the operation of the operation button 22 is determined at a predetermined interval (1 msec interval in the present embodiment) by executing the operation detection processing by the MPU 51.

<Steps S1101 to S1103>
As shown in FIG. 12, in the operation detection processing, 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. Then, 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 processing ends.

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

[Detection pattern determination processing: S1002]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process. In the detection pattern determination processing, a detection pattern occurring in the operation history of the operation button 22 is determined based on the storage 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 processing, in step S1201, it is determined whether a first detection flag 512a indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 three times before is on. Here, if the first detection flag 512a is on (S1201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1202, and 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 the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times earlier is on. Here, if the second detection flag 512b is on (S1202: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1203, and if the second detection flag 512b is off (S1202: No), the process proceeds to step S1208. .

<Step S1203>
Further, in step S1203, it is determined whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the most recent operation state of the operation button 22 is on. Here, if the third detection flag 512c is on (S1203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1204, and 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 set to on, the second pattern flag 512e and the third pattern flag 512f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination processing ends. That is, when an operation pattern of “ON”, “ON”, and “ON” occurs in the three operation states of the operation button 22, the first pattern flag 512d is turned on. Then, 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 subsequent step S1202, the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before is on. It is determined whether or not. If the second detection flag 512b is on (S1205: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1206, and if the second detection flag 512b is off (S1205: No), the process proceeds to step S1210. .

<Step S1206>
Further, in step S1206, it is determined whether the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. Here, if the third detection flag 512c is on (S1206: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1207, and 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 processing ends. That is, when an operation pattern of “OFF”, “ON”, and “ON” occurs in the three operation states of the operation button 22, the second pattern flag 512e is turned on. 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 of the operation button 22 has been started). As described above, if it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state using the second pattern flag 512e, the operation of the operation button 22 caused by noise such as radio waves or static electricity is started. This prevents erroneous detection and prevents the start of operation of the operation button 22 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 subsequent step S1208, it is determined whether the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. Judge. Here, if the third detection flag 512c is on (S1208: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1210, and 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 turned on, the first pattern flag 512d and the second pattern flag 512e are set off, and the detection pattern determination processing ends. That is, when an operation pattern of “ON”, “OFF”, and “OFF” occurs in the three operation states of the operation button 22, the third pattern flag 512f is turned on. 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 been completed). As described above, if it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state using the third pattern flag 512f, the operation of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity is started. This prevents erroneous detection and prevents the end of operation of the operation button 22 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 processing ends.

[Counter update processing: S1003]
In the counter update process S1003, the effect type counter 512p is updated. More specifically, the effect type counter 512p is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero. 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 controller 4.

[Command determination processing: S1004]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating 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 processing, in step S1301, it is determined whether a command has been received from the main control device 4. Here, if a command has been received (S1301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1302, and if a command has not been received (S1301: No), the command determination process ends.

<Step S1302>
Next, in step S1302, it is determined whether the received command is a fluctuation pattern command. Here, if the command is not a variation pattern command (S1302: No), the process proceeds to step S1321, and if the command is a variation pattern command (S1302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1303. The command received from main controller 4 is stored in RAM 512 and is deleted when read in step S1301.

<Step S1321>
In step S1321, after executing a process based on another command received from the main control device 4, the command determination process is terminated. For example, in step S1321, when the command of the number of reserved balls is input, a reserved ball number display process of changing the number of reserved symbols indicating the reserved ball number N in the symbol display device 341 based on the reserved ball number command is executed. You. When a jackpot start command is received, a jackpot start process that is set in advance corresponding to the jackpot start command is executed, and when a jackpot end command is received, a jackpot end command is A predetermined jackpot end process 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 specifies the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, the variation type table 511d and the effect type table 511e stored in the ROM 511 in advance, and the value of the effect type counter 512p stored in the RAM 512p. I 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 is a diagram illustrating an example of the change type table 511d. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the variation type table 511d, the content of the variation display time and the variation type corresponding to the variation pattern command are defined. For example, the fluctuation pattern command “A01” in which the lottery result is “normal jackpot” and the fluctuation pattern is “01” is associated with the fluctuation display time “30 s” and the fluctuation type “normal reach”. In addition, the fluctuation display time “45 s” and the fluctuation type “special reach” are associated with the fluctuation pattern command “B02” in which the lottery result is “probable change big hit” and the fluctuation pattern is “02”. Is a “variable jackpot” and the variation pattern is “03”. A variation display time “90 s” and a variation type “super reach” are associated with the variation pattern command “C03”. Further, a fluctuation display time “7 s” and a fluctuation type “no reach” are associated with the fluctuation pattern command “C04” in which the lottery result is “out” and the fluctuation pattern is “04”. A fluctuation pattern command “C05” that is “out” and has a fluctuation pattern of “05” is associated with a fluctuation display time “10 s” and a fluctuation type “no reach”.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal reach effect table included in the effect type table 511e. As shown in FIG. 15B, in the normal reach effect table, “effect X1” to “effect X5” are determined as effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p. When 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 will be described as an example where there are five effect types corresponding to each variation type, but there may be five or more effect types.

  On the other hand, FIG. 15C is a diagram illustrating an example of the special reach effect table included in the effect type table 511e. As shown in FIG. 15B, in the special reach effect table, “effect Y1” to “effect Y5” are determined as effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p. When 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 with a single operation effect, effects Y3 and Y4 are effect types with a continuous hit operation effect, and effect Y5 is an effect type with a long press operation effect.

  FIG. 15D is a diagram illustrating an example of the super reach effect table included in the effect type table 511e. As shown in FIG. 15B, in the super reach effect table, “effect Z1” to “effect Z5” are determined as effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p. When 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 variation pattern command, a variation type table 511d, a rendering type table 511e, and a variation type determined based on the rendering type counter 512p and a display variation pattern command indicating the rendering type, and causes the RAM 512 to store the command. This display variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 6 in step S1310 described later, and the display control device 6 executes variation display and effect display using the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command.

<Step S1304>
In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a single operation effect. The one-shot operation effect is a one-shot operation result image as an effect result in response to one operation of the operation button 22 within a preset operation validity period during the execution of the effect display performed on the symbol display unit 341. This is the 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 change 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 one-shot operation setting process, the one-shot effect flag 512g is set to ON, and the one-shot operation result corresponding to the current one-shot operation effect is determined. Specifically, in the single shot table 511a of the ROM 511, a single shot operation result corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined. In the one-shot operation setting process, the one-shot operation result corresponding to the current one-shot operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the fluctuation pattern command and the one-shot 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 a continuous hit operation effect. The continuous hitting operation effect means that during the effect display performed by the symbol display unit 341, after the continuous hit effect image is displayed in response to the intermittent operation of the operation button 22 within the preset operation validity period, the operation button This is a type of effect in which the continuous hit operation result image is displayed as an effect result when the continuous hit counter 512k indicating the number of operations of No. 22 reaches the first specified value. Here, if the display variation pattern command is an effect type with a continuous hit operation effect (S1306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1307, and if the display change pattern command is not an effect type with a continuous hit operation effect (S1306). : No), the process moves to step S1308.

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

<Step S1308>
In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. The long press operation effect is a state in which a long press effect image is displayed in response to a long press operation of the operation button 22 within a preset operation validity period during execution of the effect display performed on the symbol display unit 341. This is a type of effect in which a long-press operation result image is displayed as an effect result when the long-press counter 512m indicating the operation time of the operation button 22 reaches the second specified value. Here, if the display change pattern command is the effect type with the long press operation effect (S1308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309, and if the display change pattern command is not the effect type with the 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 the operation time during which the operation of the operation button 22 is continued, and the operation time of the operation button 22 is managed in units of time (msec). Good.

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, a long press operation setting process for executing a long press operation effect is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 512i is set to ON, and the 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 fluctuation pattern command is defined. 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 fluctuation pattern command and the long press table 511c stored in the ROM 511. You. The second prescribed value is a value corresponding to the operation time of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the long press operation effect processing. For example, when the lottery result is a jackpot, the second specified value is “1000” in the establishment of 5/100, “600” in the establishment of 10/100, and “600” in the establishment of 10/100 based on the long-press table 511c and a predetermined random number. It is determined to be "300" when 85/100 is established. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out of order, the second specified value is “300” for establishment of 5/100, “600” for establishment of 10/100, and “600” for establishment of 85/100 based on the long-press table 511c. It is determined to be "1000".

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

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

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

  Thereafter, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), a long press operation notice image for notifying the player of the operation method and operation purpose of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (B), a message of “press and hold the button to save power!” Is displayed to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22. With such a notification, the player can recognize that the longer the operation button 22 is pressed and the more power is accumulated, the higher the probability of the jackpot being established.

  Since various images such as the long-pressing operation notice image are displayed during the effect, the symbol variation display is reduced in size in the lower right portion of the symbol display portion 341 as shown in FIG. Displayed in some areas. It is also conceivable that the symbol variation display is not displayed on the symbol display section 341 during the effect.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses after the long-press operation notice image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 19C, the long-press operation start image for notifying the player of the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is displayed. Is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 19C, the button image F1 and the power gauge F2 are displayed together with the message of "Start!" As the long-pressing operation start image, thereby instructing the player to start operating the operation button 22. Is notified. With such a notification, the player can recognize that the timing of pressing the operation button 22 has come. The power gauge F2 may be displayed together with the long-press operation notice image.

  Then, when the player starts the long-pressing operation of the operation button 22, the symbol display unit 341 displays the power amount displayed on the display of the power gauge as shown in FIGS. 19 (D) and 19 (E). The image is updated to gradually increase. At this time, the relationship between the operation time of the operation button 22 and the amount of power increase in the power gauge changes according to the second specified value, and the higher the second specified value, the shorter the operation time of the operation button 22. The amount of power increase in the power gauge over time decreases, and the lower the second specified value, the greater the amount of power increase in the power gauge as the operation time of the operation button 22 elapses. For example, when the current symbol fluctuation is a big hit, the power becomes full by a short-time operation of the operation button 22 during the operation effective period and the current symbol fluctuation is out of the second specified value. Is set so that the power does not reach the full level by operating the operation button 22 within the operation validity period.

  By increasing the amount of power of the power gauge in this way, the player can operate the operation button 22 to have the expectation that the power will be full and a big hit will occur. Motivation increases. In addition, since the expectation of the jackpot is conveyed to the player in an intuitively easy-to-understand manner that the power is stored in the power gauge, even if the player has little experience of playing the pachinko machine 10, the level of the expectation of the jackpot is high or low. Can be easily recognized.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19 (F), when the power gauge of the symbol display portion 341 becomes full during the operation valid period, the fluctuation of the central symbol stops as shown in FIG. 19 (G). , A long press operation result image including the same fluctuating symbols and a message of "big hit!"

  On the other hand, if the operation valid period elapses before the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 becomes full, as shown in FIG. 19H, the power amount of the power gauge is lost at once, and FIG. As shown in I), the change of the symbol in the center is stopped, and the long-pressing operation result image including the different changed symbols arranged in one line and the message of “Sorry!” Is displayed.

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

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

<Step S1602>
In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the single operation effect has come. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores the start standby time from the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 until the start of the single operation effect, for each type of the single operation effect. Then, in step S1602, when the start standby time corresponding to the type of the single operation effect has elapsed since the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341, it is determined that the start timing of the single operation effect has come. Here, if the start timing of the single operation effect has come (S1602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1603, and if the start timing of the single operation effect has not come (S1602: No), the process proceeds to step S1603. The one-shot operation effect processing is ended.

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

<Steps S1604 to S1605>
In step S1604, it is determined whether or not a single-operation notice image for notifying 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, if the one-shot operation notice image is not displayed (S1604: No), a control signal is input to the display control device 6 in the following step S1605, so that the one-shot operation corresponding to the type of the one-shot operation effect is performed. The operation notice image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. For example, a message indicating a mission such as "press a button to align ~" or "press a button to get ~" is displayed as the single operation notice image. 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 or in addition to the one-shot operation notice image. On the other hand, if the one-shot operation notice image has already been displayed (S1604: Yes), the process skips step S1605 and moves to step S1606.

<Step S1606>
In step S1606, it is determined whether the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each of the single operation notice images and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The notice continuation time 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 the one-shot operation notice image is displayed. The notice continuation time may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of single operation notice images. If the notice continuation time corresponding to the single operation notice image has elapsed (S1606: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1607, and if the notice continuation time has not elapsed (S1606: No), the one-shot operation effect processing is ended.

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, 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 purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22 and providing a time difference to notify the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is executed.

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

<Step S1608>
In step S1608, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, an operation effective notification indicating that the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted within the operation effective period is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. The image corresponding to the operation valid notification is stored in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6, and is an image or a video for urging the player to operate the operation button 22. The operation effective notification may be a message such as "press a button" or "PUSH" as long as it can notify the player that the operation of the operation button 22 is effective. However, the present invention is not limited to these. Note that, as the operation validity notification, it may be conceived that a notification that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid is given by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1609>
Then, in step S1609, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in order to start the reception of the operation of the operation button 22, and the one-shot operation effect processing ends. As a result, when the single operation effect rendering process is next performed, the process proceeds to step S1610 in step S1603. The reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1613 described later.

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

<Step S1611>
Next, in step S1611, it is determined whether the operation of the operation button 22 has been started. Specifically, when the second pattern flag 512e is on, the operation button 22 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state, and it is determined that the operation of the operation button has started. Here, if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1611: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1612 to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not been started (S1611: No), the single-operation effect rendering process ends.

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

  For example, a single operation result image including the character “Success!” And a single operation result image including the character “Fail!” Corresponding to the single operation effect are stored in the ROM 611, and are indicated by the variation pattern command. When the lottery result is "big hit", a single operation result image including the character "Success!" Is displayed, and when the lottery result is "out", a single operation result image including the character "Fail!" Is displayed. It is possible to make it. Further, the single operation result image is not limited to an image indicating the presence or absence of a jackpot, but may be, for example, an image of a message or a character for indicating the degree of expectation of the jackpot.

  In step S1612, the effect sound corresponding to the single operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the single operation result image. As described above, in the single operation effect processing, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration unit such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for causing the operation button 22 to vibrate, in step S1612, the operation unit 22 is controlled by displaying the single operation result image and controlling the vibration unit. By vibrating, it is also conceivable that a jackpot is generated or that the expectation of the jackpot is high.

  As described above, in the single operation effect production process, the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected on the content of the effect display, and the effect display can inform the player of the presence or absence of the big hit and the degree of expectation of the big hit. Therefore, in the event of a jackpot, the player can feel as if he or she has won the jackpot, thereby improving the player's willingness to operate.

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

<Step S1614>
If it is determined in step S1610 that the operation is not within the valid operation period (S1610: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the valid operation period, in step S1614, the end of the single operation effect is determined. The displayed single effect end image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. It is also conceivable that the player can recognize the end of the operation validity period by reducing the display brightness of the single operation start image instead of displaying the single operation effect end image. In step S1614, the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 is stopped, and the effect lighting by the illumination unit 27 is terminated.

[Consecutive hit operation effect processing: S1006]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the continuous hitting operation effect processing. In the continuous-hit operation effect process, a process for displaying the continuous-hit operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. The ROM 611 of the display control device 6 stores a continuous hit operation notice image, a continuous hit operation start image, a continuous hit operation effect image, a continuous hit operation result image, a continuous hit effect end image, and the like, which are displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the continuous hit operation effect. One or more types of images are stored.

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

<Step S1702>
In step S1702, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has come. Specifically, the continuous hitting standby time from the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 to the start of the continuous hitting operation effect is stored in the ROM 511 for each type of the continuous hitting operation effect. In step S1702, it is determined that the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has come when the continuous hitting standby time corresponding to the type of the continuous hitting operation effect has elapsed since the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, if the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has come (S1702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1703, and if the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has not come (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1703. The continuous hitting operation effect processing is ended.

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

<Steps S1704 to S1705>
In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the continuous hitting operation notice image for notifying the operation purpose or the operating 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 notice image is not displayed (S1704: Yes), in the following step S1705, the continuous hitting operation notice image corresponding to the type of the continuous hitting operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  For example, as the continuous hitting operation notice image, a message that conveys a mission such as "hit a button and open it" or "hit a button and destroy it" is displayed. Note that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of or in addition to the continuous hit operation notice image. On the other hand, if the continuous hitting operation notice image has already been displayed (S1704: No), the process skips step S1705 and shifts to step S1706.

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

<Step S1707>
In step S1707, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, a continuous hitting 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 purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22 and providing a time difference to notify the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is executed. For example, "Start!" Or "Ready"
Go! Is displayed. It is conceivable that the continuous hitting operation start image is further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, it is conceivable that “Ready” is displayed as the continuous-hit operation start image, followed by “Go!”. It is also conceivable that an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of or in addition to the continuous hitting operation start image.

<Step S1708>
In step S1708, a control signal is output to the display control device 6 to cause the symbol display unit 341 to display an operation validity notification indicating that the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is valid within the operation validity period. The image corresponding to the operation valid notification is stored in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6, and is an image or a video for urging the player to operate the operation button 22. Note that the operation validity notification may be, for example, a message such as “hit the button repeatedly” or “PUSH” as long as it can notify the player that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid. Well, it is not limited to these. Note that, as the operation validity notification, it may be conceived that a notification that the operation of the operation button 22 is valid is given by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1709>
In step S1709, the reception start flag 512n is turned on to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22, and the continuous hitting operation effect processing ends. As a result, when the continuous hitting operation effect processing is executed next, the processing shifts to step S1710 in step S1703. The reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1716 described below.

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

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

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

<Step S1713>
In step S1713, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, a continuous hit operation effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous hit counter 512k is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 of the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 stores a plurality of continuous hit operation effect images whose contents change with an increase in the value of the continuous hit counter 512k. Is read out and displayed. For example, in the case where the continuous tapping operation effect is an effect of opening a door in response to the continuous tapping operation of the operation button 22, an image in which the door is gradually opened is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. If the effect is to destroy the object accordingly, an image in which the object is gradually destroyed is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

  In step S1713, the effect sound corresponding to the display of the continuous-hit operation effect image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the continuous-hit operation effect image. For example, it is conceivable that the sound effect of opening the door gradually or the sound of destruction of an object is reproduced from the speaker 26, and the sound volume at that time gradually increases. In addition, it is conceivable that the illumination number of the illumination unit 27 gradually increases or the luminance gradually increases as the number of operations increases. Thus, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the continuous 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 operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain, by the sound effect, a feeling that the continuous tapping operation of the operation button 22 is received.

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

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

  For example, a continuous hit operation result image including the character “Success!” And a continuous hit operation result image including the character “Fail!” Corresponding to the continuous hit operation effect are stored in the ROM 611, and are indicated by the variation pattern command. When the lottery result is "big hit", the continuous hit operation result image including the character of "success!" Is displayed, and when the lottery result is "missing", the continuous hit operation result image including the character of "failure!" Is displayed. It is possible to make it. The continuous hitting operation result image is not limited to the image indicating the presence or absence of the jackpot, but may be, for example, an image of a message or a character for indicating the degree of expectation of the jackpot.

  In step S1715, the effect sound corresponding to the continuous hit operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the continuous hit operation result image. Thus, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a vibrating means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1715, the vibrating means is controlled and the operation button 22 is controlled by displaying the continuous hit operation result image. By vibrating, it is also conceivable that a jackpot is generated or that the expectation of the jackpot is high.

  As described above, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected on the content of the effect display, and the presence / absence of the jackpot and the degree of expectation of the jackpot can be transmitted to the player by the effect display. Therefore, in the event of a jackpot, the player can feel as if he or she has won the jackpot, thereby improving the player's willingness to operate.

<Step S1716>
After that, in step S1716, the continuous-stroke effect effect 512h and the reception start flag 512n used in the continuous-stroke operation effect process are turned off, the continuous-stroke counter 512k is cleared to 0, and the continuous-stroke operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1717>
If it is determined in step S1710 that the operation is not within the operation valid period (S1710: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation valid period, in step S1717, the end of the continuous hitting operation effect is determined. The continuous hit effect end image shown is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. It is also conceivable that the player can recognize the end of the operation validity period by reducing the display brightness of the continuous-hit operation start image instead of displaying the continuous-hit effect end image. In step S1717, the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 is stopped, and the effect lighting by the illumination unit 27 is ended.

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

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

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

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

<Steps S1804 to S1805>
In step S1804, it is determined whether or not a long-press operation notice image for notifying 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. Here, when the long-press operation notice image is not displayed (S1804: Yes), in the following step S1805, the long-press operation notice image corresponding to the type of the long-press operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Let it.

  For example, a message indicating a mission such as "Hold down a button to accumulate power" is displayed as the long press operation notice image. 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 notice image or together with the long-press operation notice image. On the other hand, if the long-press operation notice image has already been displayed (S1804: No), the process skips the step S1805 and shifts to the step S1806.

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

<Step S1807>
In step S1807, by outputting a control signal to the display control device 6, a long press operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22 and providing a time difference to notify the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is executed. 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, it is conceivable that “Ready” is displayed as the long press operation start image, and then “Go!” Is displayed. It is also conceivable that an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the long-press operation start image or together with the long-press operation start image.

<Step S1808>
In step S1808, a control signal is output to the display control device 6 to cause the symbol display unit 341 to display an operation validity notification indicating that the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is valid within the operation validity period. Here, the MPU 51 when executing the display processing is an example of an operation validity notifying unit.

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

<Step S1809>
Then, in step S1809, the reception start flag 512n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22, and the long press operation effect processing ends. As a result, when the long press operation rendering process is next performed, the process proceeds to step S1810 in step S1803. The reception start flag 512n is turned off in step S1821 described later.

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

<Step S1815>
If it is determined in step S1810 that the operation is not within the valid operation period (S1810: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the valid operation period, in step S1815, the end of the long press operation effect is performed. Is displayed on the symbol display section 341. It is also conceivable that the player can recognize the end of the effective operation period by reducing the display brightness of the long-press operation start image instead of displaying the long-press effect end image. In step S1815, the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 is stopped, and the effect lighting by the illumination unit 27 is ended.

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

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

  By the way, after the long press operation effect is executed and the player starts operating the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is temporarily released in order to use the hand operating the operation button 22 for another task. Sometimes. For example, when a call is received or a mail is received, the player may temporarily release the operation button 22. It is also conceivable that the player intentionally stops operating the operation button 22. Conventionally, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted during the long-press operation effect as described above, after that, an image or a message prompting the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed until the operation validity period ends. The operation valid notification was displayed. In contrast, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment performs the following processing.

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

  Here, when it is determined that the remaining time of the operation valid period is not shorter than the predetermined time (S1813: No), the long press operation effect processing ends. That is, until the remaining time of the operation validity period reaches the predetermined time or less, the display of the operation validity notification is continued, and the operation button 22 is awaited. Therefore, when the time during which the operation button 22 can be operated is sufficiently long, the player can operate the operation button 22 again to reflect the operation in the effect.

  On the other hand, in the long press operation effect, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted and the operation effective notification is displayed when the remaining time of the operation effective period is short, the player restarts the operation button 22. It is conceivable that the operation is performed, but in this case, the operation button 22 is operated only for the short-time operation of the operation button 22, so that the player is given a feeling that the operation is useless. . Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S1813 that the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1814.

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

  If the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time when the operation button 22 is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation valid period, the display of the operation valid notification is continued ( S1813: No). On the other hand, thereafter, when the remaining time of the operation valid period has reached the predetermined time or less (S1813: Yes), the operation valid notification is not displayed.

  Accordingly, in the pachinko machine 10, when the remaining time of the operation valid period is short, the guidance of the operation of the operation button 22 to the player ends, so that the player operates for the remaining short time in the operation valid period. Useless operation of the button 22 is suppressed.

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

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

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

  In step S1818, the effect sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the long press operation effect image. For example, it is conceivable that a sound or the like suggesting a situation in which the power amount is gradually increasing is reproduced from the speaker 26, and the volume thereof is also gradually increased. In addition, it is conceivable that the illumination number of the illumination section 27 gradually increases with an increase in the power amount, and the luminance gradually increases. Thereby, in the long press operation effect processing, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The sound lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 every time the operation button 22 is operated, together with the effect sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image. Thereby, the player can obtain a feeling that the long press operation of the operation button 22 is received by the sound effect.

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

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

  For example, a long-press operation result image including the character “Success!” And a long-press operation result image including the character “Fail!” Corresponding to the long-press operation effect are stored in the ROM 511, and the variation pattern When the lottery result indicated by the command is "big hit", the long press operation result image including the character "success!" Is displayed, and when the lottery result is "out", the long press operation including the character "failure!" It is conceivable to display an operation result image. In addition, the long press operation result image is not limited to the image indicating the presence or absence of the jackpot, but may be, for example, an image of a message or a character for indicating the degree of expectation of the jackpot.

  In step S1820, the effect sound corresponding to the long press operation result image is output from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the long press operation result image. Thereby, in the long press operation effect processing, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a vibrating means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1820, together with the display of the long press operation result image, the vibration means is controlled to operate the operation button 22. By vibrating, it is also conceivable that a jackpot is generated or the expectation of the jackpot is high.

  As described above, in the long press operation effect processing, the long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected on the contents of the effect display, and the effect display informs the player of the presence or absence of the big hit and the degree of expectation of the big hit. it can. Therefore, in the event of a jackpot, the player can feel as if he or she has won the jackpot, thereby improving the player's willingness to operate.

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

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect (S1812: No), when the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time ( S1813: No), an operation valid notification is displayed. As a result, the player is urged to re-operate the operation button 22, so that the player is allowed to re-operate the operation button 22 during the remaining time of the operation validity period, and the content of the long press operation effect is sufficiently displayed. Can add interest to the game.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect (S1812: No), the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time. Also (S1813: No), if the remaining time of the operation valid period falls below the predetermined time without operating the operation button 22 thereafter (S1813: Yes), the operation valid notification is not displayed at that time. Becomes Accordingly, when the remaining time of the operation effective period reaches the predetermined time or less, the player is not prompted to operate the operation button 22. Therefore, the player is required only for the remaining short time of the operation effective period. Operating the operation button 22 can be suppressed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), in the conventional gaming machine, the operation validity notice is displayed, and after the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation validity period starts, the operation validity period is started. Even if the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at the time t4 when the remaining time is equal to or less than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the operation validity notification is continuously displayed until the operation validity period ends. Will be Therefore, the player subsequently operates the operation button 22 again. However, since the remaining time of the operation valid period is a short time equal to or shorter than the time T0, the player temporarily restarts the operation of the operation button 22 from time t5. In such a case, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect only for a very short time T1. In this case, the player may be given a feeling that the operation button 22 has been operated uselessly.

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

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

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

  If the time point t3 at which the player re-operates the operation button 22 is earlier than the time point t4 when the remaining time of the effective operation time becomes equal to or less than the time T0, the game is performed during the remaining time T2 of the subsequent effective operation period. The operation of the operation button 22 by the user is reflected in the effect. As described above, when the remaining time of the operable time of the operation button 22 in the operation valid period is long to some extent, even if the player performs the operation of the operation button 22 again, the operation valid time does not end immediately. It is possible to add interest to the game by showing a long press operation effect without giving a sense that the user has performed useless re-operation.

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

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the operation button 22 is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period reaches the time point t4 at which the remaining time becomes equal to or less than the time T0 set as the predetermined time. Also, the operation valid notification is hidden. This makes it possible to prevent the player from performing useless re-operation of the operation button 22 after the remaining time of the operation validity period has become short.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the long press operation effect processing. As shown in FIG. 21, in the long press operation rendering process according to the second embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off (S1812: No), the remaining time of the operation valid period is a predetermined time. If it is the following (S1813: Yes), the operation valid notification is hidden in step S1814, and then the process proceeds to step S1815.

  When the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted in the long press operation effect (S1812: No), even if the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time (S1813: No), the operation is performed thereafter. If the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than the predetermined time without operating the button 22 (S1813: Yes), the operation validity notice is not displayed at that time and the operation validity period ends, The processing moves to step 1815.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, even if there is a remaining time in the operation validity period, if the remaining time is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time and the operation button 22 is not operated, the process proceeds to step S1815. A long press effect end image indicating the end of the long press operation effect is displayed, and the long press operation effect ends. Therefore, a more natural effect can be provided to the player than when waiting for the remaining time of the operation validity period in a state where only the operation validity notification has disappeared. In step S1815, as described above, the display brightness of the long-press operation start image may be reduced instead of displaying the long-press effect end image.

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

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

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the operation validity notice is displayed and the time when the operation validity period is started. After the operation of the operation button 22 is started from t1, if the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at the time t2 when the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the operation is valid. The notification continues, and the operation validity period also continues. Therefore, if the time point t3 at which the player re-operates the operation button 22 is earlier than the time point t4 at which the remaining time of the effective operation time becomes equal to or less than the time T0, the game is performed during the remaining time T2 of the subsequent effective operation period. The operation of the operation button 22 by the user is reflected in the effect. As described above, when the remaining time of the operable time of the operation button 22 in the operation valid period is long to some extent, even if the player performs the operation of the operation button 22 again, the operation valid time does not end immediately. It is possible to add interest to the game by showing a long press operation effect without giving a sense that the user has performed useless re-operation.

  However, as shown in FIG. 22C, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, an operation validity notice is displayed, and the operation of the operation button 22 is started from the time t1 when the operation validity period is started. Then, after the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted at the time t2 at which the remaining time of the operation effective period is longer than the time T0 set as the predetermined time, the time t4 at which the remaining time of the operation effective time becomes equal to or less than the time T0 If the operation button 22 is not operated even after the arrival, the operation validity notification is hidden and the operation validity period ends. This makes it possible to prevent the player from performing useless re-operation of the operation button 22 after the remaining time of the operation validity period has become short.

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

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

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

  Thereby, when the long press counter 512k does not reach the second specified value in the remaining time of the operation validity period, the operation validity notification can be hidden. Therefore, after the player presses the operation button 22 during the execution of the long press operation effect and then releases the operation button 22 for some reason, the game in the case where the long press counter 512k does not reach the second specified value is performed. Useless re-operation of the operation button 22 by the user can be suppressed.

[Fourth embodiment]
By the way, even if the lottery result indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is a big hit and the player originally wants to show the long press operation result image corresponding to the big hit, the value of the long press counter 512k is the second specified value. If the operation button 22 is not operated after the player releases the operation button 22 before reaching, the player cannot see the long press operation result image corresponding to the big hit. Further, the operation time during which the player has operated the operation buttons 22 is wasted.

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the long press operation effect processing. As shown in FIG. 24, in the long press operation effect processing according to the fourth embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off in a state where the operation valid period remains, and the remaining time of the operation valid period is the If it is not longer than the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), the process goes to step S2401 after the operation validity notification is hidden.

<Step S2401>
In step S2401, based on the current value of the long press counter 512k, it is determined whether the value of the long press counter 512k reaches the second specified value in the remaining time of the operation validity period. Here, if the value of the long press counter 512k reaches the second specified value in the remaining time (S2401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2402, and the value of the long press counter 512k is changed to the second specified value in the remaining time. If the value has not been reached (S2401: No), the long-press operation rendering process ends.

<Step S2402>
In step S2402, it is determined whether or not the lottery result indicated by the variation pattern command is a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability jackpot). Here, if the lottery result indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is a big hit (S2402: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2403, and if it is not a big hit (S2402: No), the long press operation effect process ends. I do.

  Even if the lottery result is not a jackpot, the process may shift to step S2403 if a preset condition is satisfied using a random number value of the effect type counter 512p or the like as an index value. It is considered as. Thereby, not only in the case of the big hit but also in the case of the big hit, the expectation of the big hit can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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

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

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, even when the player stops operating the operation button 22, the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than the predetermined time, and the long press counter 512k is used as the remaining time. When the value of reaches the second specified value, the operation of the operation button 22 is automatically performed. As a result, the operation time measured by the player operating the operation button 22, that is, the count value of the long-press counter 512k is effectively used, and the operation of the operation button 22 up to that point is not wasted.

  Therefore, even if the player releases his / her hand from the operation button 22 for some reason, if the current lottery result is a big hit, the long press operation effect image and the long press operation result image corresponding to the big hit Can be seen. In addition, since the same state as when the operation button 22 is operated even though the operation button 22 is not operated continues, it is possible to inform the player of the high degree of expectation of the jackpot, Can enhance the interest of the people.

  Further, the same operation as when the operation button 22 is operated even though the operation button 22 is not operated may be performed. Is displayed as if a predetermined character is performing the operation, the operation button 22 is not mistaken for a failure.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Further, even when the lottery result indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is a big hit and the player originally wants to show the long press operation result image corresponding to the big hit, the value of the long press counter 512k is the second specified value. If the long press counter 512k does not reach the second specified value after the player releases the operation button 22 before the operation button 22 is reached, even if the operation of the operation button 22 is resumed thereafter, The long press operation result image cannot be shown.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the long press operation effect processing. As shown in FIG. 25, in the long-press operation rendering process according to the fifth embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off in a state where the operation valid period remains, and the remaining time of the operation valid period is the same as the above. If the time is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time (S1813: Yes), the process goes to step S2501 after the operation validity notification is hidden. It is also conceivable that the processing after step S2501 is executed on condition that the value of the long press counter 512k exceeds a preset minimum value when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off.

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

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

  Therefore, in step S2501, it is conceivable to use a message or an image of the operation button 22 used in the one-shot operation effect as the one-shot operation notification image. In particular, among the messages and the images of the operation buttons 22 used in the one-shot operation effect, the message of the color scheme and the image of the operation buttons 22 used to indicate that the probability of the jackpot is high are displayed in step S2501. It is desirable to use it as a one-shot operation notification image. This allows the player who sees the display of the single operation notification image in step S2501 to expect the effect of operating the operation button 22 and to increase the player's willingness to operate the operation button 22. Can be attached. Note that, as the single operation notification image, an image stored in the ROM 611 in advance for use in the single operation effect can be used, and it is not necessary to store another image in the ROM 611. Of course, another embodiment can also be considered in which the message for exclusive use of display and the one-shot operation notification image such as the operation button 22 in step S2501 are stored in the ROM 611 in advance. Also, in step S2501, a display mode such as blinking the single operation notification image, displaying the single operation notification image with vibration, displaying the image of the operation button 22 having a size larger than usual as the single operation notification image, and the like. Is also considered as another embodiment.

<Step S2502>
Then, in step S2502, it is determined whether or not operation of operation button 22 has been performed. Here, if it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (S2502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2503, and if the operation button 22 has not been operated (S2502: No), the long press operation effect process ends. .

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

  Further, when the lottery result is not a big hit (S2503: No), it is also conceivable as another embodiment that the long press operation result image corresponding to the disconnection is displayed in step S1820. Further, even when the lottery result is not a jackpot, the process may be shifted to step S2504 when a preset condition is satisfied using, for example, a random number value of the effect type counter 512p as an index value. It is considered as. Thereby, not only in the case of the big hit but also in the case of the big hit, the expectation of the big hit can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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

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

  However, when the second prescribed value is substituted into the long press counter 512k, the long press operation result image is displayed immediately after the long press operation effect image is displayed. Therefore, when the second specified value is substituted into the long press counter 512k in step S2504, the long press operation effect image is displayed for a predetermined period of time, and then the long press operation result image is displayed. It is also conceivable to configure. As a result, it is possible to secure time for showing the long press operation effect image to the player.

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

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

  As a result, when the operation button 22 is subsequently operated, in step 1517, the long press counter 512k is added more than usual. Therefore, even when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted halfway, it is possible to cause the long press counter 512k to reach the second specified value by increasing the added value in the step S2601. Therefore, when the lottery result is a big hit, it is possible to provide a feeling that the player has attracted the big hit by operating the operation button 22, and to add interest to the game of the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, in step S2601, if the lottery result is a big hit or the like, the long-press counter 512k reaches the second specified value when the operation button 22 is long-pressed within the remaining time of the operation validity period. The value after the change of the addition amount is gradually increased, and if the lottery result is out of order, the long-press counter 512k keeps the second press counter 512k even if the operation button 22 is long-pressed within the remaining time of the operation validity period. It is conceivable to gradually increase the value after the addition amount is changed so as not to reach the 2 prescribed value. Thereby, when the lottery result is a big hit, it is possible to provide a feeling as if the big hit is allocated by operating the operation button 22, and even when the lottery result is out, the operation of the operation button 22 It is possible to give the player an expectation that the value of the long press counter 512k will reach the second prescribed value, and the pachinko machine 10 will be more interesting.

[Seventh Embodiment]
By the way, in the pachinko machine 10, in response to the continuation of the operation of the operation button 22 in the long press operation effect, the long press such as that the door in the display image of the symbol display unit 341 is gradually opened or the object is gradually destroyed. The operation effect image is displayed. In addition, at this time, the lighting number of the illumination unit 27 gradually increases, the luminance gradually increases, and the content or volume of the sound reproduced from the speaker 26 changes according to the change of the long press operation effect image. Sometimes. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, in the long press operation effect, the effect content changes as the operation time of the operation button 22 increases. On the other hand, if the player releases the operation button 22 before the value of the long press counter 512k reaches the second prescribed value, it is conceivable that the effect contents that have been progressed up to that point are retracted. Hereinafter, such a configuration will be described in the seventh embodiment.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing. As shown in FIG. 27, in the long press operation effect processing according to the seventh embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is turned off in a state where the operation effective period remains (S1812: No), the processing is performed. Shifts to step S2701.

<Steps S2701 to S2702>
In step S2701, the value of the long press counter 512k is decremented by one. Then, in step S2702, as in step S1818, a long press operation result image corresponding to the value of the long press counter 512k is displayed. That is, by the operation of the operation button 22, the effect contents for giving the sense of gradually approaching the jackpot in the steps S1817 to S1818 gradually return to the initial state. For example, when an image in which power is accumulated in response to the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed as the long press operation effect image, an image in which the power gradually decreases is displayed. When an image in which the door is gradually opened in response to the operation of the operation button 22 is displayed as the long press operation effect image, an image in which the door is gradually closed is displayed.

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

  Therefore, according to the seventh embodiment, when the operation of the operation button 22 is interrupted and the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time, the display of the operation valid notification and the effect contents are based on the display of the operation valid notification. By returning, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the jackpot may not be a big hit and to effectively prompt the player to re-operate the operation button 22. On the other hand, when the remaining time of the operation validity period becomes equal to or less than the predetermined time, the operation validity notification is hidden and the effect contents return to the original state. It is possible to give the player a feeling that the possibility has decreased, and to give the consciousness of continuing to operate the operation buttons 22 as much as possible.

  Also, in step S2701, if the lottery result indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is a big hit, it is conceivable that the long press counter is not subtracted. Further, in step S2701, when the lottery result indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is out of range, the subtraction amount of the long press counter may be increased as compared with the case where the lottery result indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is a big hit. .

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

[Summary of the Invention]
Hereinafter, the outline of the invention extracted from each of the above embodiments will be additionally described. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the correspondence between each supplementary note and each embodiment, the description may be given with reference numerals for convenience, but the invention according to the supplementary note is limited to a specific configuration given the reference numerals. is not.

[Appendix A1]
Operation means (operation buttons 22) operable by a player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
An effect executing means (MPU51) for executing a long-press operation effect for reflecting an operation of said operating means in an effect during a preset operation valid period based on a control signal output from said main control means;
Operation validity notifying means (MPU 51) for displaying an operation validity notification when the operation validity period is reached;
With
The operation validity notifying means, when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, hiding the operation validity notification. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10).

  According to Supplementary Note A1, it is possible to suppress unnecessary re-operation of the operation means of the player at the time of the long press operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the gaming machine and improve the player's willingness to play the game.

[Appendix A2]
The operation validity notifying unit does not perform the operation validity notification when the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than the predetermined time when the operation unit switches from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation validity period. Display A, and when the operation means is switched from the operating state to the non-operating state during the operation valid period, the display of the operation valid notification is continued when the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

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

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

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

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

  According to Supplementary Note A4, the display of the operation validity notification disappears, and the long press effect end image is displayed to notify the player of the end of the long press operation effect. Therefore, a more natural effect can be provided to the player than when waiting for the remaining time of the operation validity period in a state where only the operation validity notification has disappeared.

[Appendix A5]
The effect execution means, when the operation time of the operation means reaches a preset specified value, to display a preset long press operation result,
The game machine according to any one of Supplementary notes A1 to A4, further comprising a time setting unit that sets the time when the operation time does not reach the specified value to the predetermined time in the remaining time of the operation validity period as the predetermined time. The gaming machine described.

  According to Supplementary Note A5, when the operation time (the long-press counter 512k) does not reach the specified value (the second specified value) in the remaining time of the operation effective period, the operation effective notification can be hidden.

[Appendix B1]
Operation means (operation buttons 22) operable by a player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long-press operation effect for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect during a preset operation valid period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
Operation validity notifying means (MPU 51) for displaying an operation validity notification when the operation validity period is reached;
With
The operation validity notification means is configured to hide the operation validity notification when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. Yes,
The effect execution means displays a preset long-press operation result when the operation time of the operation means reaches a preset specified value, and the remaining time of the operation effective period is the predetermined time. When the operation time (the long-press counter 512k) reaches the specified value (the second specified value) in the remaining time of the operation valid period, it is the same as when the operation of the operation means is continued. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) that performs the processing of (1).

  According to Supplementary Note B1, even if the player has released his / her hand from the operation means for some business, if the current lottery result is a big hit, the long press operation effect or the long press operation result corresponding to the big hit It becomes possible to see. In addition, since the same state as when operating the operating means continues even though the operating means is not operated, it is possible to inform the player of the high degree of expectation of the jackpot, and to enjoy the interest of the player. Can be increased.

[Appendix B2]
The effect execution means continues the operation of the operation means when the remaining time of the operation effective period is equal to or less than the predetermined time and the operation time reaches the specified value in the remaining time of the operation effective period. The gaming machine according to supplementary note B1, wherein, when executing the same processing as in the case where the operation is being performed, an automatic continuation image indicating that the operation state of the operation means is forcibly continued is displayed.

  According to Supplementary Note B2, by displaying the automatic continuation image in which the operation state of the operation unit is forcibly continued, it is possible to prevent the operation unit from being mistaken as a failure of the operation unit.

[Appendix C1]
Operation means (operation buttons 22) operable by a player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long-press operation effect for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect during a preset operation valid period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
Operation validity notifying means (MPU 51) for displaying an operation validity notification when the operation validity period is reached;
With
The operation validity notifying means, when the operating means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, and hides the operation validity notification, It is to display a single operation notification image for prompting a single operation of the operating means,
When the operation execution means has reached an operation time of the operation means that has reached a preset specified value, or when the operation means has been operated after the display of the one-shot operation notification image, a preset long press operation is performed. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) displaying a result.

  According to Supplementary Note C1, not only when the operation time of the operation means has reached a preset specified value, but also when the operation means has not been operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period has become short. Even in this case, it is possible to provide a room for displaying the long press operation result corresponding to the jackpot by operating the operation means. Therefore, when the lottery result is a big hit, it is possible to provide a feeling that the player has attracted the big hit by operating the operation means, and to add interest to the game of the gaming machine.

[Appendix C2]
When the effect execution means displays the long press operation effect corresponding to the case where the operation time reaches the specified value when the operation means is operated after the display of the single operation notification image, the long press is performed. The gaming machine according to supplementary note C1, which displays an operation result.

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

[Appendix C3]
The gaming machine according to supplementary note C2, wherein the effect execution means displays a long press operation effect corresponding to a case where the operation time reaches the specified value, for a preset time, and then displays the long press operation result. .

  According to Supplementary Note C2, compared to the case where the long-press operation effect is displayed immediately after displaying the long-press operation effect corresponding to the case where the operation time reaches the specified value, the long-press operation effect is a game. Time to show to the person.

[Appendix D1]
Operation means (operation buttons 22) operable by a player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long-press operation effect for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect during a preset operation valid period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
Operation validity notifying means (MPU 51) for displaying an operation validity notification when the operation validity period is reached;
With
The effect execution means displays a preset long-press operation result when the operation time of the operation means reaches a preset specified value, and is a case where the operation means is not operated. When the remaining time of the operation valid period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, so that the operation time of the operation means reaches the specified value during the remaining time of the operation valid period, A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) characterized by increasing the amount of operation time added to the operation of the operation means.

  According to Supplementary Note D1, even when the operation of the operation unit is interrupted halfway, the operation time can reach the specified value by increasing the addition amount. Therefore, when the lottery result is a big hit, it is possible to provide a feeling that the player has attracted the big hit by operating the operation means, and to add interest to the game of the gaming machine.

[Appendix E1]
Operation means (operation buttons 22) operable by a player;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing main control of the game;
Effect execution means (MPU51) for executing a long-press operation effect for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect during a preset operation valid period based on a control signal output from the main control means;
Operation validity notifying means (MPU 51) for displaying an operation validity notification when the operation validity period is reached;
With
The operation validity notification means is configured to hide the operation validity notification when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance. Yes,
The effect execution means, after the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation effective period, until the operation means can be operated again, the long press operation effect of the operation means A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) characterized in that the effect contents reflecting the operation are gradually returned over time.

  According to Supplementary Note E1, when the operation of the operation unit is interrupted and the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than a predetermined time, the effect content returns to the original state together with the display of the operation valid notification, It is possible to give the player a sense that the jackpot may not be a big hit and to effectively re-operate the operation means. On the other hand, when the remaining time of the operation validity period is less than or equal to the predetermined time, the operation validity notification is hidden and the effect contents return to the original state, so that the operation of the operation means is released. It is possible to give the player a feeling that the possibility of the jackpot has decreased, and to give the consciousness of continuing the operation of the operation means as much as possible.

[Appendix E2]
The operation validity notifying means, when the operating means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, and hides the operation validity notification, It is to display a single operation notification image for prompting a single operation of the operating means,
When the operation execution means has reached an operation time of the operation means that has reached a preset specified value, or when the operation means has been operated after the display of the one-shot operation notification image, a preset long press operation is performed. The gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) according to supplementary note E1 for displaying a result.

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

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

Claims (1)

Operating means operable by a player;
Main control means for executing main control of the game;
Effect execution means for executing a long-press operation effect reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect in a preset operation effective period based on a control signal output from the main control means,
An operation validity notifying unit that displays an operation validity notification when the operation validity period is reached,
With
The operation validity notifying means, when the operation means is not operated and the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than a predetermined time set in advance, hides the operation validity notification,
The operation validity notifying unit does not perform the operation validity notification when the remaining time of the operation validity period is equal to or less than the predetermined time when the operation unit switches from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation validity period. Display, when the operation means is switched from the operation state to the non-operation state during the operation valid period, if the remaining time of the operation valid period is longer than the predetermined time, the display of the operation valid notification is continued, A game machine which hides the operation validity notification when the remaining time of the operation validity period reaches the predetermined time or less without operating the operation means.