JP2020192473A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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

Description

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

In general, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine may adopt a player-participation-type production configuration that reflects the operation of operation buttons by a player in the production (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Specifically, the operation effect involving the operation of the operation button includes a single operation effect in which the operation method is a single operation of the operation button within the operation valid period, and a continuous hit operation in which the operation button is intermittently operated within the operation valid period. There are effects such as long-press operation effects, which are long-press operations of operation buttons within the operation valid period.

Further, in this type of gaming machine, when prompting the player to operate the operation buttons, a time lag may be provided after the notification of the operation method of the operation buttons to notify the operation start instruction of the operation buttons. For example, after the message "Press and hold the button to save power!" Is displayed to notify the operation method of the operation button, after a while, the message "Start!" Is displayed to notify the operation start instruction of the operation button. Will be done. Then, after the notification of the operation start instruction, the reception of the operation of the operation button becomes effective, the operation of the operation button is accepted on the condition that the operation button changes from the non-operation state to the operation state, and the operation is reflected in the production. The button.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-0815773

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

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention is defined in advance as an operating means operated by the player, an operation detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and a main control means for executing the main control of the game. An effect executing means for executing an operation effect for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect based on a control signal output from the main control means when the operation of the operation means is received according to the performed operation method. An operation notification means for notifying an operation start instruction with a time lag after notifying the operation method is provided. Then, the effect executing means reflects the operation receiving means for receiving the operation of the operating means after the notification of the operating method by the operation notification means and the operation of the operating means received by the operation receiving means in the effect. Includes operation reflecting means to be caused.

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

The perspective view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine. A development view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine. A development view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. A block diagram showing a system configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure for demonstrating the operation of the main control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start winning process executed by the main control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main processing executed by the main control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the operation detection processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command judgment processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a long press operation effect process executed by a display control device of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of the effect displayed on the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the continuous hit operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the continuous hit operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the long press operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the long press operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows another example of the long press operation effect processing executed by the display control device of a pachinko machine.

Each embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings to help the present invention. Further, each of the following embodiments is an example embodying the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In the following embodiments, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described first will be omitted.

[First Embodiment]
First, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17.

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

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko machine provided with a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13, and an outer frame 14, and is outside the island facility (not shown) of the game hall. When the frame 14 is fixed, it is 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 machine (slot machine), an arrange ball gaming machine, or a ball game machine will be described. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine.

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

[Structure 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 the player to launch the game ball. In the pachinko machine 10, a basic game is performed by firing a game ball from the game ball launch mechanism 32, which will be described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation operation of the launch handle 21 by the player. In the pachinko machine 10, when the launch handle 21 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 32 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec.

The operation button 22 is an example of an operation means operated by the player, and is a push button that accepts the player's push operation. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) that switches an input signal to the display control device 6, which will be described later, depending on whether or not the operation button 22 is pressed. As a result, the display control device 6 can determine the operation state (with or without operation) of the operation button 22 according to the input signal from the operation switch 22a. The operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various effect processes (see FIGS. 14 to 16) described later. The operation buttons 22 can also be used for various selection operations such as stage selection, BGM selection, and character selection related to the game of the pachinko machine 10. By the way, in the present embodiment, the case where the operation switch 22a is connected to the display control device 6 will be described as an example, but the operation switch 22a is connected to the voice lamp control device 5 described later, and the voice lamp control Another embodiment is also conceivable in which the device 5 determines the operation state of the operation button 22 according to the input signal from the operation switch 22a. In this case, the input signal of the operation switch 22a or the operation state of the operation button 22 is input from the voice lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6.

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

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

The upper plate 23 is arranged below the panel 25, stores the game balls paid out from the payout device 132 (see FIG. 3) of the payout mechanism 130 described later, and stores the stored game balls in a row. It is used to guide the game machine launch mechanism 32 in a state of being aligned with. Further, the lower plate 24 is provided further below the upper plate 23, and is used for storing the game balls that are surplus in the upper plate 23.

The panel 25 is colorless transparent or colored transparent glass or synthetic resin that allows the player to visually recognize the game board 31 (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the speakers 26 are a pair of speakers provided on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 11, and are used for reproducing sound during production. The installation position of the speaker 26 is not limited to the upper end of the front frame 11. Further, the illumination unit 27 has a built-in light source such as an indicator lamp or an LED, and plays a role of enhancing the effect of the effect depending on the lighting mode such as lighting or blinking.

[Structure of inner frame 12]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inner frame 12 includes a game board 31, a game ball launch mechanism 32, and a control unit 33. In FIG. 2, the description on the board surface of the game board 31 is omitted for the sake of simplification of the 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 the control contents are transmitted from the main control unit 331 to one direction of the sub control unit 332. Details of the main control unit 331 and the sub control unit 332 will be described in detail 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 port 314, a lower operating port 315, a variable winning port 316, a through gate 317, an out port 318, and a variable. A display unit 34, a magnetic sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and a main display unit 37 are provided.

The inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 are transport paths for sending the game balls launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the board surface of the game board 31. Then, after being launched from the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312, the game ball that did not enter the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, or the variable winning opening 316 is discharged from the out opening 318. Rail. In this way, in the pachinko machine 10, the ball game is performed by the game ball falling from the upper part of the game board 31. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails for dispersing or adjusting the falling direction of the game balls on the game board 31, and is also provided with an accessory such as a windmill.

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

Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the out opening 318 are formed with openings penetrating the game board 31 in the front-rear direction. .. Then, on the back side of the game board 31, the entry of the game ball can be individually detected corresponding to each of the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, and the variable winning opening 316. Sensors 313a, 314a, 315a, and 316a (see FIG. 5) are provided. Further, the through gate 317 is a gate through which the game ball can pass, and has a ball entry sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) capable of individually detecting the game ball passing through the through gate 317. The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, the detection of a game ball by the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a is also referred to as a prize. The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are, for example, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors, but may be any sensor capable of individually detecting the 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 the entry of the game ball into the lower operating port 315. The electric accessory 315b is opened and closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, in the game board 31, the opening of the electric accessory 315b enables the ball to enter the lower operating port 315, and the closing of the electric accessory 315b allows the game ball to enter the lower operating port 315. Be restricted.

Further, the variable winning opening 316 is provided with an opening / closing door 316b for switching whether or not there is a restriction on the entry of the game ball into the variable winning opening 316. The opening / closing door 316b is opened / closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, in the game board 31, the opening / closing door 316b allows the game ball to enter the variable winning opening 316, and the opening / closing door 316b closes the opening / closing door 316 to limit the entry of the game ball into the variable winning opening 316. Door.

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

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the entry of the game ball into 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 entry sensors 313a to 316a, it is set in advance. The number of prize balls will be paid out. For example, the number of prize balls when entering the general winning opening 313 is 10, the number of winning balls when entering the upper operating opening 314 or the lower operating opening 315 is 3, and when entering the variable winning opening 316. The number of prize balls is 15. In particular, in the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery result performed by the main control unit 331 is a big hit, the state 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 game value.

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

For example, the symbol variation display performed by the symbol display unit 341 is performed by scrolling the main symbols with the numbers "1" to "9" in order in the vertical direction. In addition, a sub-design indicating another character or a symbol may be displayed between the main symbols. Further, in the symbol display unit 341, a predetermined maximum number of symbols corresponding to the number of holds N in which the symbol variation display is not performed when the game ball enters the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315. It is displayed up to a number (for example, 4).

Then, when the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 is stopped, the symbol display unit 341 displays a state in which the main symbols are lined up on one line or a plurality of lines. At this time, the stopped state of the main symbol clearly indicates the result of the internal lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, when the result of the internal lottery is a probability variation jackpot, an odd number of symbols previously set as symbols indicating the probability variation jackpot are arranged in one line (for example, "333" or "777"). Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery is a normal jackpot, an even number of symbols previously set as symbols indicating the normal jackpot among the main symbols are lined up in one line (for example, "222" or "444"). Is displayed. If the result of the internal lottery is different, a state in which different main symbols are lined up in one line (for example, "323" or "727") is displayed.

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

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

The main display unit 37 includes a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display arranged in the upper right portion of the game board 31, and is used to display the 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, probability change, time reduction, or normal), the number N of the symbol variation display held by entering the upper operating port 114 and the lower operating port 115, and the like are displayed. It is displayed by the lighting patterns of the plurality of LEDs. Further, in the main display unit 37, the 7-segment display displays a variable pattern of the symbol triggered by winning a prize in the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, and responds to the result of the internal lottery in the main control unit 331. Stop at the symbol. Further, in the 7-segment display, the symbol is variablely displayed triggered by the winning of the through gate 317, and the symbol corresponding to the result of the internal lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control device 4 is also equipped with an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillating circuit outputs a clock signal having 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 the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, executed by the MPU 41 is determined by the clock signal output from the frequency divider circuit.

In the present embodiment, a clock signal is supplied from the frequency divider circuit to the MPU 41 at preset intervals of 4 msec, and the MPU 41 performs a timer interrupt process described later every time a rising edge (or falling edge) of the clock signal occurs. It shall be started and executed. The oscillation circuit and the frequency dividing circuit are also mounted on the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 as needed, and supply the operation clocks of various control bodies 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 non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 412 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) for various processes executed by the MPU 41.

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

As shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 412 stores a lottery counter 412a, a hold storage area 412b, and an electric service hold area 412c. The lottery counter 412a is used for a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a lottery for generating jackpots, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type, and a reach generation lottery when the symbol display unit 341 is displaced and fluctuates. The reach random number counter C3 is included. Further, the lottery counters 412a include a random number initial value counter CIN1 used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and variable type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining the display duration in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. Is included. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes the out-of-symbol counter C4 used for setting the combination of out-of-symbols and the electric accessory used for lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 315b of the lower operating port 315 is in the electric service open state. The object opening counter C5 is included. Hereinafter, when a plurality of types of counters are collectively described, they are simply abbreviated as counters.

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

The hold storage area 412b includes a hold area RE including a first hold area RE1, a second hold area RE2, a third hold area RE3, and a fourth hold area RE4, and an execution area AE. Then, when a prize is generated in the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the counter buffer area. Is stored as the hold information in any of the first hold areas RE1 to the fourth hold area RE4 of the hold area RE. The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first hold area RE1 of the hold area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 37, and at the start of one game. Is determined based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order within 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 in the same range (0 to 738) as the jackpot random number counter C1. The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and 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. The value of the random number that wins the jackpot is set in two types, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, according to the win / loss table stored in the win / loss table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, the number of random numbers that win the jackpot in the low probability mode is 2 (373, 727), and the number of random numbers that win the jackpot in the high probability mode is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317). 376, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733).

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

The reach random number counter C3 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and 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. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the reach random number counter C3 selects an effect pattern displayed on the symbol display unit 341. The production patterns include "front-back off reach" (for example, in the range of 0 to 8) where the final stop symbol shifts by one before and after the reach symbol after the reach occurs, and the final stop symbol after the same reach occurs. There are three stop (directing) patterns: "reach other than front and back out" (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) that stops outside the front and back of the reach symbol, and "completely out" (for example, in the range of 39 to 238) that does not cause reach. included.

The variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS2 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 240, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are used in the MPU 41 to determine the variation display time on the main display unit 37 and the variation display time of the symbol on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the variable type counter CS1 determines a rough display mode such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and special reach. The variable type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time the main process described later is executed, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, the voice lamp control device 5 determines the reach type and the fine symbol fluctuation mode of the symbol fluctuation displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Therefore, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a wide variety of fluctuation patterns. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the variation type counter CS1 or to determine the symbol variation mode by combining the variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

Further, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 162, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The symbol display unit 341 of the present embodiment performs a decorative effect according to the display mode of the main display device 37, and in addition to the fluctuation of the symbol, the fluctuating symbol is slid and the reach effect is generated. A notice effect such as passing a notice character for giving a notice is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variable type counter CS3. Specifically, an effect pattern in which the time required for the advance notice effect is added to the fluctuation time, an effect pattern in which the fluctuation time is subtracted in order to shorten the variable display time, and an effect pattern in which the fluctuation time is not added or subtracted. Of these, one of the production patterns is selected. Similar to the reach random number counter C3, the variation type counter CS3 is provided with a plurality of tables having different ranges of random numbers for which the effect pattern is selected, and the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is high probability mode or low. The selection ratio of each effect pattern is configured to be different depending on whether the mode is the probability mode or in which area of the hold storage area 412b each random number value is stored.

In this way, the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of the fluctuation display on the main display unit 37 and at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display unit 341. Then, the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are input to the voice lamp control device 5 as a fluctuation start command. When determining the variable display time, the variable display time table stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area in ROM 411 is referred to.

The deviated symbol counter C4 is incremented by 1 in order within a predetermined range set in advance, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The deviated symbol counter C4 is periodically updated, and the value of the deviated symbol counter C4 is stored in one of the front / rear deviated reach symbol buffer, the non-front / rear deviated reach symbol buffer, and the completely deviated symbol buffer of the RAM 412. Then, the missed symbol counter C4 is used to determine the missed stop symbol of the left column symbol, the middle row symbol, and the right column symbol when the jackpot lottery is missed. Specifically, when determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of symbol fluctuation, one of the front / rear out-of-bounds reach symbol buffer, the non-front / back out-of-reach symbol buffer, and the completely out-of-order symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. To.

The electric accessory opening counter C5 is added by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory opening counter C5 is periodically updated, and is stored in the electric service 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 to determine whether or not to open the electric accessory 315b according to the value of the electric accessory opening counter C5 stored in the electric service holding area 412c.

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

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

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

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

Further, here, an example is taken in which various commands from the main control device 4 are first input to the voice lamp control device 5, and the various commands are input from the voice lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6. I will explain. On the other hand, another embodiment may be considered in which the display control device 6 receives various commands from the main control device 4 and inputs the various commands to the voice lamp control device 5. Further, another embodiment is also conceivable in which the sub control unit 332 includes one control device having both functions of the voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6.

By the way, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation start command includes the result of the internal lottery (random value), the information on the presence / absence of the big hit, the information on the presence / absence of the reach display, the information on the reach type, and the like, and the voice lamp control. A case where the device 5 executes various processes based on the fluctuation start command input from the main control device 4 will be described as an example. On the other hand, the main control device 4 inputs a fluctuation pattern command indicating only the presence / absence of a big hit and the fluctuation display time to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 is based on the fluctuation pattern command. Therefore, it is also conceivable as another embodiment to draw (determine) the presence / absence of the reach display, the reach type, the production content, and the like.

Further, a speaker 26 and an illumination unit 27 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can control the voice 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. Is. Further, the MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27, and the like based on the control signal related to the operation of the operation button 22 input from the display control device 6. ..

[Display control device 6]

The display control device 6 controls the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 based on various commands (control signals) output from the main control device 4 and input via the voice lamp control device 5, thereby displaying the effect. To execute. Here, the display control device 6 is an example of the effect executing means. The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like. Further, the MPU 61 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer, and the MPU 61 has a ROM 611 and a RAM 612 built-in. Further, the display control device 6 also includes various circuits such as a timer circuit for measuring time and an interrupt circuit for receiving interrupts.

The MPU 61 displays a symbol by executing predetermined arithmetic processing based on various commands such as a fluctuation start command, a type command, a stop display command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command input from the voice lamp control device 5. The display content of unit 341 is controlled.

Specifically, when the variation start command is input, the MPU 61 starts the symbol variation display on the symbol variation display unit 341 and executes the symbol variation display in a manner corresponding to the information included in the variation start command. Let me. After that, the MPU 61 ends the symbol variation display on the symbol variation display unit 341 in a state where the stop result corresponding to the type command is displayed. At this time, as a variation display mode of the symbol, for example, it is conceivable to display the reach display or the reach effect on the symbol display unit 341. In addition, in the display of the stop result, the combination of symbols corresponding to the normal jackpot is displayed in the variable display where the normal jackpot state will occur, and the probability variable jackpot is supported in the variable display where the probability variable jackpot state will occur. Display the combination of symbols to be used.

Further, in the display control performed by the MPU 61, the operation state of the operation button 22 can be reflected in the effect. Specifically, in the MPU 61, various storage areas, flags, counters, and the like provided in the ROM 611 and the RAM 612 of the display control device 6 are used in order to execute the display control of the symbol display unit 341.

The ROM 611 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The ROM 611 stores various table information such as a single-shot table 611a, a continuous hit table 611b, a long-press table 611c, and an effect table 611d. When the fluctuation display on the symbol display unit 341 is started based on the fluctuation start command input from the voice lamp control device 5, these table information are used for various operation effect processing involving the operation of the operation button 22 in the fluctuation display. Is used to specify the details of the effect content when executing. Further, the ROM 611 stores a variable symbol, a reach effect image, a jackpot effect image, a notice character image, and the like displayed on the symbol display unit 341. In addition, 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 capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area for various processes executed by the MPU 61. The RAM 612 includes a first detection flag 612a, a second detection flag 612b, a third detection flag 612c, a first pattern flag 612d, a second pattern flag 612e, a third pattern flag 612f, a single-shot effect flag 612g, and a continuous hit effect flag 612h. The long press effect flag 612i, the already operated flag 612j, the continuous hit counter 612k, the long press counter 612m, the reception start flag 612n, the pre-continuous hit counter 612p, the pre-long press counter 612q, and the like are stored. These various flags and counters are used in various operation effect processes (see FIGS. 14 to 16) described later that involve the operation of the operation button 22.

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

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

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

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

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

[Launch control device 8]
The launch control device 8 includes a launch control IC 81 that controls the drive of the game ball launch mechanism 32. Specifically, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feed device 322 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 while the launch handle 21 is being rotated to launch the game ball stored in the upper plate 23 on the launch rail 321. Supply on. Then, the launch control IC 81 detects the amount of operation of the launch handle 21, and drives the solenoid 323 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 according to the amount of operation to direct the game ball on the launch rail 321 toward the game board 31. And fire. At this time, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 and the solenoid 323 using a clock signal that switches ON / OFF at a preset cycle (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. As a result, in the pachinko machine 10, one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the power supply control device 9 determines that the power supply is cut off, the power supply control device 9 inputs a power failure signal to the main control device 4, the voice 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 24V based on the power supplied from the power supply equipment, the power supply control device 9 is in a power failure state when the DC voltage reaches less than the preset 22V. Judge. When the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, and the like receive the power failure signal from the power supply control device 9, the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, and the payout control device 7 interrupt the running control and execute a predetermined NMI interrupt process.

[Processing of main control unit 4]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 9. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 41 is executed during a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, a timer interrupt process that is started periodically, and a power failure. Execute NMI interrupt processing and so on. In the present embodiment, the description of the start-up process and the NMI interrupt process will be omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

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

<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 states of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, the magnetic sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, and the like are determined. At this time, when the entry of the game ball into any of the entry sensors 313a to 317a is detected, the information is stored in the RAM 412 as the 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 added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 is stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the random number initial value counter CIN1.

<Step S703>
Subsequently, in step S703, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the missed symbol counter C4, and the electric accessory release counter C5 are updated. Specifically, when the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the missed symbol counter C4, and the electric accessory release counter C5 are each added by 1, and the counter values reach the maximum value. Clears the counter value to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C5 are stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the counters C1 to C5.

<Steps S704 to S705>
After that, in step S704, the start winning process (see FIG. 8) described later accompanying the winning of the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315 is executed, and in step S705, after executing the firing control process, the timer interrupt is performed. End the process.

In the launch control process, the touch sensor 21a detects that the player is touching the launch handle 21, and the ball stop switch 21b for stopping the launch is not operated. It is a process to enable firing. Further, the launch control process invalidates the launch of the game ball when the touch sensor 21a detects that the player is not touching the launch handle 21, or when the ball stop switch 21b is operated. It is a process to make. The MPU 41 gives an instruction to launch the game ball to the launch control device 8 when the launch of the game ball is effective.

[Starting winning process of main control device 4]
Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the start winning process executed by the MPU 41 in the step S704 will be described.

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

<Step S802>
In step S802, it is determined whether or not the hold number N of the symbol variation display displayed on the main display unit 37 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Here, if the number of holds N is less than the upper limit (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S803, and if the number of holds N is greater than or equal to the upper limit (S802: No), the start winning process is terminated. ..

<Step S803>
In step S803, the number of holds N is added by 1.

<Step S804>
In step S804, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the outlier symbol counter C4 updated in step S703 (see FIG. 7) are stored in the free hold area of the hold storage area 412b in the RAM 412. It is stored in the first area of the above, and the start winning process is completed.

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

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, an external output process for 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 or 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. Further, when the effect command such as the variation start command, the type command, the stop display command, and the stop command required for the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 is set, the effect command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5. Send. At this time, the command transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5 is transmitted from the voice lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6.

<Step S902>
Next, in step S902, each value of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to each of the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3.

<Step S903>
After that, 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, when a prize has been won, a prize ball command indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the prize is set.

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

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

<Step S906>
Subsequently, in step S906, the display control process of the 7-segment display of the main display unit 37 is executed. In the display control process, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 317, the value of the electric accessory opening counter C5 is acquired at the timing of the passage. In addition, the 7-segment display of the main display unit 37 performs variable display of the symbol. Then, a lottery of symbols is carried out based on the value of the electric accessory opening counter C5, and when the symbol hits, the electric accessory 315b attached to the lower operating port 315 is opened for a predetermined time.

<Step S907>
Then, in step S907, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process 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 process. Here, when it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has arrived (S907: Yes), the process proceeds to step S901, and each process after S901 described above is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when 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 is reached. 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 added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 is stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the random number initial value counter CIN1.

<Step S909>
In step S909, the variable type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are added by 1, and when those counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3. After that, the process returns to step S907.

[Processing of display control device 6]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 61 in the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 16. In the display control device 6, the MPU 61 performs a command reception process for executing a process according to a command received from the voice lamp control device 5, and various operation effect processes for executing an operation effect accompanied by an operation of the operation button 22 ( (See FIGS. 14 to 16) is executed.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, as the operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation button 22, the single-shot operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long press effect process will be described as examples, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, an operation effect in which the same operation effect is repeatedly executed among the single-shot operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long-press effect effect process can be considered. It is also conceivable that the operation effect is executed by combining the two.

[Operation detection process: S1001]
Here, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation detection process. In the operation detection process, the operation state of the operation button 22 is detected, and a process for sequentially updating the operation history for the past three times is executed. An example of the operation detection means is the display control device 6 for determining whether or not the operation button 22 is operated at a predetermined interval (4 msec interval in the present embodiment) by executing the operation detection process. ..

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

As described above, in the operation detection process, by executing the processes of steps S1101 to S1103, the operation states of the operation buttons 22 for the most recent three times at 4 msec intervals are detected by the first detection flags 612a to the third detection. It is stored in the flag 612c. Specifically, the third detection flag 612c stores the latest operating state, the second detection flag 612b stores the previous operating state, and the third detection flag 612a stores the previous operating state. Will be done.

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

<Step S1201>
As shown in FIG. 12, in the detection pattern determination process, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the first detection flag 612a indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 three times before is turned on. Here, when the first detection flag 612a is on (S1201: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1202, and when the first detection flag 612a is off (S1201: No side), the process proceeds to step S1205. Transition.

<Step S1202>
Next, in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the second detection flag 612b, which indicates the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before, is on. Here, when the second detection flag 612b is on (S1202: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1203, and when the second detection flag 612b is off (S1202: No side), the process proceeds to step S1208. Transition.

<Step S1203>
Further, in step S1203, it is determined whether or not the third detection flag 612c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. Here, when the third detection flag 612c is on (S1203: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1204, and when the third detection flag 612c is off (S1203: No side), the process proceeds to step S1210. Transition.

<Step S1204>
In step S1204, the first pattern flag 612d is set to on, the second pattern flag 612e and the third pattern flag 612f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, when the operation patterns of "ON", "ON", and "ON" occur in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times, the first pattern flag 612d is turned on. Then, the first pattern flag 612d is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation state of the operation button 22 is continued.

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

<Step S1206>
Further, in step S1206, it is determined whether or not the third detection flag 612c indicating the operation state of the most recent operation button 22 is on. Here, when the third detection flag 612c is on (S1206: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1207, and when the third detection flag 612c is off (S1206: No side), the process proceeds to step S1210. Transition.

<Step S1207>
In step S1207, the second pattern flag 612e is set to on, the first pattern flag 612d and the third pattern flag 612f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, the second pattern flag 612e is turned on when the operation patterns of "OFF", "ON", and "ON" occur in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. Then, the second pattern flag 612e 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). .. In this way, if it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state by using the second pattern flag 612e, the operation of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity can be started. False detection is prevented, and the start of operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

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

<Step S1209>
In step S1209, the third pattern flag 612f is set to on, the first pattern flag 612d and the second pattern flag 612e are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, when the operation patterns of "ON", "OFF", and "OFF" occur in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times, the third pattern flag 612f is turned on. Then, the third pattern flag 612f 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 is completed). .. In this way, if it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operating state to the non-operating state by using the third pattern flag 612f, the operation of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity can be started. False detection is prevented, and the end of operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

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

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

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

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

<Step S1303>
In step S1303, after executing a process based on another command received from the voice lamp control device 5, the command determination process is terminated. For example, in step S1303, the stop display process preset in response to the stop display command, the jackpot start process preset in response to the jackpot start command, or the jackpot end command preset in response to the jackpot end command. Executes the jackpot end processing.

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

<Step S1305>
In step S1305, a single-shot operation setting process for executing the single-shot operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the single-shot operation setting process, the single-shot effect flag 612g is set to ON. Further, in the single-shot operation setting process, the single-shot operation corresponding to the current single-shot operation effect is based on the random number value included in the fluctuation start command, the information on whether or not a jackpot has occurred, and the single-shot table 611a stored in the ROM 611. Determine the operation result.

<Step S1306>
Further, in step S1306, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command includes information indicating the continuous striking operation effect. For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation type counter CS3 included in the variation start command matches the value indicating the continuous striking operation effect in the effect table 611d stored in the ROM 611. On the other hand, as described above, it is also conceivable that the voice lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 determines the effect content based on the fluctuation pattern command input from the main control device 4, as another embodiment. In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the effect content to be executed this time is a continuous striking operation effect based on the determination result by the voice lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6. The continuous striking operation effect is the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the continuous striking effect image is displayed in response to the intermittent operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed by the symbol display unit 341. When the continuous striking counter 612k indicating the above reaches the first specified value, the continuous striking operation result image is displayed as the effect result. Here, if the variation start command includes information indicating the continuous striking operation effect (S1306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1307, and if the variation start command does not include information indicating the continuous striking operation effect (S1306). : No), the process proceeds to step S1308.

<Step S1307>
In step S1307, the continuous striking operation setting process for executing the continuous striking operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the continuous striking operation setting process, the continuous striking effect flag 612h is set to ON. Further, in the continuous striking operation setting process, the number corresponding to the continuous striking operation effect this time is based on the random number value included in the fluctuation start command, the information on whether or not a big hit has occurred, and the continuous striking table 611b stored in the ROM 611. 1 Determine the specified value. The first specified value is a value indicating the number of operations of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the continuous striking operation effect processing. For example, when a big hit occurs, the first specified value is "20 times" with a probability of 5/100, "10 times" with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100 based on the continuous hit table 611b. Is decided to be "5 times". On the other hand, when the jackpot has not occurred, the first specified value is "5 times" for the establishment of 5/100, "10 times" for the establishment of 10/100, and the establishment of 85/100 based on the continuous hit table 611b. Is decided to be "20 times".

<Step S1308>
Further, in step S1308, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command includes information indicating the long press operation effect. For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation type counter CS3 included in the variation start command matches the value indicating the long press operation effect in the effect table 611d stored in the ROM 611. On the other hand, as described above, it is also conceivable that the voice lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 determines the effect content based on the fluctuation pattern command input from the main control device 4, as another embodiment. In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the effect content to be executed this time is a long press operation effect based on the determination result by the voice lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6. The long-press operation effect is the operation button 22 after the long-press effect image is displayed in response to the long-press operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed by 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 612 m indicating the operation time of is reached the second specified value. Here, if the variation start command includes information indicating the long press operation effect (S1308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309, and if the variation start command does not include information indicating the long press operation effect. (S1308: No), the process proceeds to step S1310. The long press counter 612m is an example of a numerical value used to indicate the operation time during which the operation of the operation button 22 is continued, and even if the operation time of the operation button 22 is managed in units of time (msec). Good.

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, the long press operation setting process for executing the long press operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 612i is set to on. Further, in the long press operation setting process, based on the random number value included in the fluctuation start command, the information on whether or not a jackpot has occurred, and the long press table 611c stored in the ROM 611, the long press operation effect of this time is achieved. Determine the corresponding second specified value. The second specified 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 a big hit occurs, the second specified value is "1000" for the establishment of 5/100, "600" for the establishment of 10/100, and "600" for the establishment of 85/100, based on the long press table 611c. It is decided to be "300". On the other hand, when no jackpot has occurred, the second specified value is "300" for the establishment of 5/100, "600" for the establishment of 10/100, and "600" for the establishment of 85/100, based on the long press table 611c. It is decided to be "1000".

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

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

First, in the special reach, after the symbol display unit 341 starts the variable display of the symbol, the symbols on both sides are stopped, and the normal reach effect as shown in FIG. 17A is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 17 (A), the symbol "7" is aligned on both sides, and only the central symbol is fluctuating.

After that, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 17B, a long-press operation notification image for notifying the player of the operation method and operation purpose of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 17B, the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified to the player by displaying the power gauge and the button symbol together with the message "Press and hold the button to save power!". Will be done. From such a notification, the player can recognize that the greater the power stored in the power gauge by pressing the operation button 22, the higher the probability of a big hit.

Since various images such as the long press operation notification image are displayed during the production, the symbol variation display is displayed in the lower right part of the symbol display unit 341 in a miniaturized state as shown in FIG. 17 (B). It is displayed in some areas such as. Further, it is conceivable that the symbol variation display is not displayed on the symbol display unit 341 during the production.

After that, when a predetermined time elapses after the long press operation notification image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17C, a long press operation start image for notifying the player of the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is displayed. Is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 17C, the player is notified of the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 by displaying the message "Start!" As the long press operation start image. With such a notification, the player can recognize that the timing for pressing the operation button 22 has arrived.

Then, when the player starts the long press operation of the operation button 22, the power amount displayed on the display of the power gauge is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 as shown in FIGS. 17 (D) and 17 (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 increase in power in the power gauge changes according to the second specified value, and the higher the second specified value, the longer the operation time of the operation button 22. The amount of increase in power in the power gauge with the passage of time decreases, and the lower the second specified value, the greater the amount of increase in power in the power gauge with the passage of the operation time of the operation button 22. For example, the second specified value is the case where the power is full by a short operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period when the current symbol fluctuation is a big hit, and the current symbol fluctuation is out of the range. Is set so that the power does not reach full by operating the operation button 22 within the operation valid period.

By increasing the power amount of the power gauge in this way, the player can have the expectation that the power will be full and become a big hit by operating the operation button 22, so that the player's operation Motivation increases. In addition, since the player is informed of the expectation for the jackpot in a form that is intuitively easy to understand that the power is stored in the power gauge, the expectation for the jackpot is high or low even for the player who has little experience in playing the pachinko machine 10. Can be easily recognized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 17 (F), when the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 becomes full within the operation valid period, the fluctuation of the central symbol stops as shown in FIG. 17 (G). A long press operation result image including the same pattern arranged in a row and the message "Big hit!" Is displayed.

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

[Single-shot operation effect processing: S1004]
Here, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the one-shot operation effect processing. In the one-shot operation effect processing, 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 contains one type of image such as a single-shot operation notice image, a single-shot operation start image, a single-shot operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the single-shot operation effect. Multiple types are stored.

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

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

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

<Steps S1404-S1405>
In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the single-shot operation notice image for transmitting the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the single-shot operation effect is already displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Here, if the single-shot operation notice image is not displayed (S1404: No), in the following step S1405, the single-shot operation notice image corresponding to the type of the single-shot operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. For example, as the one-shot operation notice image, a message such as "press the button to align ~" or "press the button to get ~" is displayed. 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 one-shot operation notice image or together with the one-shot operation notice image. On the other hand, when the one-shot operation notice image is already displayed (S1404: Yes), the process skips step S1405 and proceeds to step S1406.

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

<Step S1407>
In step S1407, the symbol display unit 341 displays a one-shot operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. In this way, the pachinko machine 10 executes a process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 with a time lag after notifying the operation purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such a process is an example of the operation notification means.

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

<Step S1408>
Then, in step S1408, in order to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22, the acceptance start flag 612n is turned on. As a result, when the one-shot operation effect process is executed next time, the process shifts to step S1411 in step S1403. The reception start flag 612n is turned off in step S1417 described later.

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

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

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

If the already-operated flag 612j is on (S1412: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1413. Therefore, when the player is operating the operation button 22 at the time when the single-shot operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 612n is turned on, and the already operated flag 612j is turned on in step S1410. The process proceeds to step S1413.

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

<Step S1414>
In step S1414, it is determined whether or not a preset determination time has elapsed after displaying the single-shot operation start image. The determination time is a waiting time from when the single-shot operation start image is displayed until the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is forcibly determined, and is at least the operation waiting time corresponding to the operation valid period. It is a shorter time (for example, 0.5 to 1 second). In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 before the arrival of the operation start timing of the operation button 22, "press the button and align ~". The single-shot operation notification image may be displayed. In this case, the player may start the operation of the operation button 22 when the one-shot operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the single-shot operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 612n is not turned on and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has not started until the single-shot operation start image is displayed. .. Therefore, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 between the time when the single-shot operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single-shot operation start image is displayed, and the state continues even after the single-shot operation start image is displayed. If this is the case, the input signals of the operation switch 22a do not become "OFF", "ON", or "ON" after the start of accepting the operation of the operation button 22 (S1403: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. In particular, in such a case, the player may think that the operation of the operation button 22 is not accepted and keep pressing the operation button 22. At this time, even though the operation button 22 is being operated, the player may feel uncomfortable if the operation is not reflected in the production forever. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, when the operation of the operation button 22 by the player continues for a certain period of time before and after the display of the single-shot operation start image, the operation is reflected in the production. In step S1409, it is determined whether or not the determination time has elapsed. Here, when the determination time has elapsed (S1414: Yes), the process shifts to step S1416 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If the determination time has not elapsed (S1414: No), the one-shot operation effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

Further, in step S1416, a single-shot operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs an effect voice corresponding to the single-shot operation result image from the speaker 26 to correspond to the single-shot operation result image. The lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode. As described above, in the one-shot operation effect processing, the effect 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 vibrating motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1416, the operation button 22 is controlled by controlling the vibrating means together with displaying the one-shot operation result image. It is also conceivable to indicate that a jackpot occurs or the expectation of a jackpot is high by vibrating.

As described above, in the one-shot operation effect processing, the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the content of the effect display, and the presence or absence of the jackpot and the expected degree of the jackpot can be notified to the player by the effect display. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, it is possible to give the player the feeling of having assigned the big hit by himself / herself, and it is possible to improve the player's motivation to operate.

<Step S1417>
After that, in step S1417, the single-shot effect flag 612g, the already-operated flag 612j, and the reception start flag 612n used in the single-shot operation effect processing are turned off.

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

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is subject to the condition that the operation button changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the display of the single-shot operation start image (S1415: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the production (S1416). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such a process is an example of the first operation receiving means. Further, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is a single-shot operation method of the single-shot operation effect when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the single-shot operation start image (S1409: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the operation is reflected in the effect (S1416) on condition that the operation button 22 is terminated or the determination time elapses in accordance with the operation (S1413 or S1414: Yes). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such a process is an example of the second operation receiving means.

On the other hand, conventionally, in a configuration in which the single operation notice image is displayed before the single operation start image is displayed and the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified, the player displays the single operation notice image. When the operation of the operation button 22 is started at that time, there is a problem that the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected forever and is not reflected in the effect. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable because the operation is not reflected in the effect even though the operation button 22 is being operated. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 after the single-shot operation notice image is displayed and before the single-shot operation start image is displayed. However, even if the operation state continues until the display of the one-shot operation start image, the operation of the operation button 22 of the player is performed when the operation of the operation button 22 is completed or when the determination time has elapsed. It can be reflected in the production display with. Therefore, for example, the player can be released from the stress of misunderstanding that the operation button 22 is out of order or re-operating the operation button 22.

[Continuous hit operation effect processing: S1005]
Here, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the continuous striking operation effect processing. In the continuous striking operation effect processing, a process for displaying the continuous striking operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. In the ROM 611 of the display control device 6, images such as a continuous hit operation notice image, a continuous hit operation start image, a continuous hit operation effect image, a continuous hit operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the continuous hit operation effect. Are stored in one or more types, respectively.

<Step S1501>
As shown in FIG. 15, in step S1501, whether or not to execute the continuous striking operation effect based on the continuous striking effect flag 612h turned on in step S1307 when the variation start command includes information indicating the continuous striking operation effect. To judge. Here, when the continuous striking effect flag 612h is on (S1501: Yes), the process shifts to step S1502, and when the continuous striking effect flag 612h is not on (S1501: No), the continuous striking operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1502>
In step S1502, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the continuous striking operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores the continuous striking standby time from the start of the variation display on the symbol display unit 341 to the start of the continuous striking operation effect for each type of the continuous striking operation effect. Then, in step S1502, it is determined that the start timing of the continuous striking operation effect has arrived when the continuous striking standby time corresponding to the type of the continuous striking operation effect elapses after the start of the variation display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the start timing of the continuous striking operation effect has arrived (S1502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1503, and when the start timing of the continuous striking operation effect has not arrived (S1502: No), the said. The continuous hit operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1503>
In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 612n is on. The reception start flag 612n is a flag indicating whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, and is turned on in step S1508 and turned off in step S1515 as described later. Here, if the reception start flag 612n is on (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1509, and if the reception start flag 612n is not on (S1503: No), the process proceeds to step S1504.

<Steps S1504 to S1505>
In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the continuous striking operation notice image for transmitting the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the continuous striking operation effect is already displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Here, if the continuous striking operation notice image is not displayed (S1504: Yes), in the following step S1505, the continuous striking operation notice image corresponding to the type of the continuous striking operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

For example, as the continuous hit operation notice image, a message such as "press the button repeatedly to open ..." or "press the button repeatedly to destroy ..." is displayed. It is also conceivable that the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the continuous hit operation notice image or together with the continuous hit operation notice image. On the other hand, when the continuous striking operation notice image is already displayed (S1504: No), the process skips step S1505 and proceeds to step S1506.

<Step S1506>
In step S1506, it is determined whether or not the advance notice continuation time set in advance for each of the repeated hit operation advance notice images and stored in the ROM 611 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 advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of repeated hit operation advance notice images. Here, when the advance notice continuation time corresponding to the continuous hit operation advance notice image has elapsed (S1506: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1507, and when the advance notice continuation time has not elapsed (S1506: Yes). No), the continuous striking operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1507>
In step S1507, the symbol display unit 341 displays an image of starting a continuous striking operation for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. In this way, the pachinko machine 10 executes a process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 with a time lag after notifying the operation purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such a process is an example of the operation notification means. For example, a message such as "Start!" Or "Ready Go!" Is displayed as the image for starting the continuous striking operation. It is also conceivable that the continuous striking operation start image is further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, it is conceivable that "Ready" is displayed as the image for starting the continuous striking operation, and then "Go!" Is displayed. It is also conceivable that the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the continuous striking operation start image or together with the continuous striking operation start image.

<Step S1508>
Then, in step S1508, in order to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22, the acceptance start flag 612n is turned on. As a result, when the continuous striking operation effect process is executed next time, the process shifts to step S1509 in step S1503. The reception start flag 612n is turned off in step S1515 described later.

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

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

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

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

Further, in step S1512, a continuous striking operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs an effect sound corresponding to the display of the continuous striking operation effect image from the speaker 26, and the continuous striking operation effect image. The lighting unit 27 is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to. For example, it is conceivable that the speaker 26 reproduces a sound effect that gradually opens the door, a sound that destroys an object, and the like, and the volume at that time also gradually increases. Further, it is conceivable that the number of lights of the illumination unit 27 gradually increases and the brightness of the illumination unit 27 gradually increases as the number of operations increases. As a result, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the effect effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The voice lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the continuous striking 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 striking operation effect image. As a result, the player can obtain the feeling that the repeated hitting operation of the operation button 22 is accepted by the sound effect.

<Step S1513>
Next, in step S1513, it is determined whether or not the continuous striking counter 612k has reached the first specified value or more corresponding to the continuous striking operation effect. The first specified value is a value set in step S1307 when it is determined that the effect content is a continuous striking operation effect (S1306: Yes). Here, when the continuous hit counter 612k is equal to or higher than the first specified value (S1513: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1514, and when the continuous hit counter 612k is not equal to or higher than the first specified value (S1513: No), The continuous hit operation effect process ends.

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

For example, a continuous hit operation result image including the characters "success!" And a continuous hit operation result image including the characters "failure!" Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the continuous hit operation effect, and the variable start command is a big hit. The repeated hit operation result image including the characters "success!" Is displayed when the information with occurrence is included, and the character "failure!" Is included when the fluctuation start command includes information without jackpot occurrence. It is conceivable to display the image of the result of the repeated hit operation. Further, the repeated hit operation result image is not limited to an image showing the presence or absence of a big hit, and may be, for example, an image of a message or a character for suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Further, in step S1514, a continuous hit operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs an effect voice corresponding to the continuous hit operation result image from the speaker 26 and corresponds to the continuous hit operation result image. The lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode. As a result, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the effect 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 vibrating motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1514, the operation button 22 is controlled by controlling the vibrating means together with displaying the image of the continuous striking operation result. It is also conceivable to indicate that a jackpot occurs or the expectation of a jackpot is high by vibrating.

As described above, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the content of the effect display, and the presence or absence of the jackpot and the expected degree of the jackpot can be notified to the player by the effect display. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, it is possible to give the player the feeling of having assigned the big hit by himself / herself, and it is possible to improve the player's motivation to operate.

<Step S1515>
After that, in step S1515, the continuous hitting effect flag 612h and the reception start flag 612n used in the continuous hitting operation effect processing are turned off, and the continuous hitting counter 612k is cleared to 0 to end the continuous hitting operation effect processing.

<Step S1516>
When it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is not within the valid period (S1509: No), that is, when the valid waiting time elapses after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, in the following step S1516, the continuous hitting operation is performed. An effect end image indicating the end of the effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. It is also conceivable to make the player recognize the end of the operation valid period by lowering the display brightness of the continuous striking operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. Further, in step S1516, the effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, the sound lamp control device 5 stops the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26, and ends the effect lighting by the illumination unit 27.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is subject to the condition that the operation button 22 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the display of the continuous striking operation start image (S1510: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the production (S1512). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such a process is an example of the first operation receiving means. On the other hand, in the continuous striking effect processing, unlike the single-shot operation effect processing, the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous striking operation start image is ignored without being considered. As described above, the MPU 61 when ignoring the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image is also an example of the second operation reception means. This is because, in the effect of displaying the single-shot operation result image by one operation of the operation button 22 as in the above-mentioned single-shot operation effect, the one-time operation of the player's operation button 22 is highly important. In the production in which the number of operations of the operation button 22 is reflected in the display of the continuous hit operation result image as in the continuous hit operation effect, the player is dissatisfied with the fact that the first operation is ignored because the operation button 22 is repeatedly operated. This is because there is little discomfort. Then, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the processing load of the MPU 61 is reduced by ignoring the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous striking operation start image.

In the continuous striking operation effect process in which the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period, the same processes as those in steps S1409 to S1410 and steps S1412 to S1414 in the single operation effect process are executed. Is considered as another embodiment. That is, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image, the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state. It is conceivable to accept the operation of the operation button 22 as a condition. Thereby, the operation of the operation button 22 performed before and after the notification of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the effect as one operation of the intermittent operation.

[Long press operation effect processing: S1006]
Here, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect processing. In the long-press operation effect process, a process for displaying the long-press operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. The ROM 611 of the display control device 6 has 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 an effect displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the long press operation effect. One type or a plurality of types of images such as the end image are stored.

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

<Step S1602>
In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores the long press waiting time from the start of the variable display on the symbol display unit 341 to the start of the long press operation effect for each type of the long press operation effect. Then, in step S1602, it is determined that the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived when the long press standby time corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect has elapsed since the start of the variation display on the symbol display unit 341. To do. Here, when the start timing of the long press operation effect has arrived (S1602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1603, and when the start timing of the long press operation effect has not arrived (S1602: No). , End the long press operation effect processing.

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

<Steps S1604 to S1605>
In step S1604, it is determined whether or not the long press operation notice image for transmitting the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect is already displayed on the symbol display unit 341. .. Here, if the long press operation notice image is not displayed (S1604: Yes), in the following step S1605, 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 me. For example, as the long-press operation notice image, a message such as "press and hold the button to save power" is displayed. 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, when the long press operation notice image is already displayed (S1604: No), the process skips step S1605 and proceeds to step S1606.

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

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, the symbol display unit 341 displays a long-press operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. In this way, the pachinko machine 10 executes a process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 with a time lag after notifying the operation purpose and the operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such a process is an example of the operation notification means. For example, a message such as "Start!" Or "Ready Go!" Is displayed as the long press operation start image. It is also conceivable that the long press operation start image is 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 the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the long press operation start image or together with the long press operation start image.

<Step S1608>
Then, in step S1608, in order to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22, the acceptance start flag 612n is turned on. As a result, when the long press operation effect process is executed next time, the process shifts to step S1611 in step S1603. The reception start flag 612n is turned off in step S1619 described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in step S1616, a long press operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs an effect sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image from the speaker 26, and the long press is performed. The illumination unit 27 is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the operation effect image. For example, it is conceivable that the speaker 26 reproduces a voice or the like suggesting a situation in which the amount of power is gradually increasing, and the volume thereof is gradually increased. Further, it is conceivable that the number of lights of the illumination unit 27 gradually increases and the brightness gradually increases as the amount of power increases. As a result, in the long-press operation effect processing, the effect effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. The voice lamp control device 5 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 for each operation of the operation button 22, together with the effect sound corresponding to the display of the long press operation effect image. As a result, the player can obtain the feeling that the long press operation of the operation button 22 is accepted by the sound effect.

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

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

For example, the long press operation result image including the characters "success!" And the long press operation result image including the characters "failure!" Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the long press operation effect, and the fluctuation start. When the command contains information that a jackpot has occurred, the long press operation result image including the characters "success!" Is displayed, and when the fluctuation start command contains information that no jackpot has occurred, "failure!" It is conceivable to display the long press operation result image including characters. Further, the long press operation result image is not limited to an image showing the presence or absence of a jackpot occurrence, and may be, for example, an image such as a message or a character for suggesting the degree of expectation of a jackpot occurrence.

Further, in step S1618, a long press operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs an effect voice corresponding to the long press operation result image from the speaker 26, and the long press operation result. The illumination unit 27 is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the image. As a result, in the long-press operation effect processing, the effect 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 vibrating motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1618, the long press operation result image is displayed and the vibrating means is controlled to control the operation button. It is also conceivable to vibrate 22 to indicate that a jackpot has occurred or that the expectation of a 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 in the content of the effect display, and the presence or absence of the jackpot and the expected degree of the jackpot can be notified to the player by the effect display. It is possible to give a feeling that the player has drawn a hit by himself / herself, and it is possible to improve the player's motivation to operate.

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

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

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is subject to the condition that the operation button changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the long-press operation start image is displayed (S1614: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the production (S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such a process is an example of the first operation receiving means. Further, when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 (S1609: Yes), the operation method of the long press operation effect. According to the condition that the operation state of the operation button 22 determined in advance is continued in response to the long press operation (S1614: No), the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the operation is reflected in the production ( S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such a process is an example of the second operation receiving means.

On the other hand, conventionally, in a configuration in which the long press operation notice image is displayed before the long press operation start image is displayed and the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified, the player gives the long press operation notice. If the operation of the operation button 22 is started when the image is displayed, there is a problem that the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected forever and is not reflected in the effect. In particular, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is long-pressed, it is very likely that the player keeps the operation button 22 pressed. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable because the operation is not reflected in the effect even though the operation button 22 is being operated. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the player operates the operation button 22 after the long-press operation notice image is displayed and before the long-press operation start image is displayed. Is started, and even if the operation state continues until the display of the long press operation start image, the operation of the player's operation button 22 can be reflected from the display time of the long press operation start image. it can. Therefore, for example, the player can be released from the stress of misunderstanding that the operation button 22 is out of order or re-operating the operation button 22.

As described above, when an effect involving the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is executed, after notifying the operation method of the operation button 22 and the like, until the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started. In the meantime, the operation button 22 may be held down. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the operation method of the operation button 22 is a single-shot operation or a long-press operation, and after announcing the operation method of the operation button 22, the operation button 22 Even if the operation button 22 is held down until the reception of the operation is started, the operation can be reflected in the effect. Further, as described above, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is a continuous striking operation, the player repeatedly operates the operation button 22, so that after announcing the operation method of the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is operated. Even if the operation button 22 is held down until the reception of the operation of 22 is started, the process is simplified by ignoring the operation. Of course, as described above, even when the operation content of the operation button 22 is a continuous hit operation, the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started after notifying the operation method of the operation button 22 and the like as in the case of the single-shot operation. If the operation button 22 is in a state of being held down until then, it is conceivable to reflect the operation in the effect.

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

Specifically, in the second embodiment, another example of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 18, the same processing as that of the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 14 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the following steps S1801 are executed in the one-shot operation effect processing, and steps S1401 to S1402 and steps S1403 are omitted.

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

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

As described above, in the second embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 performed between the notification of the operation method by displaying the one-shot operation notice image and the notification of the operation start instruction by displaying the one-shot operation start image. Can be used effectively. Further, in the second embodiment, since a simple process that the operation is reflected in the effect when the operation button 22 is operated is only added, the processing load of the MPU 61 is suppressed and the operation is reflected. It is possible to solve the problem related to the operation of the operation button 22 before displaying the single-shot operation start image. For example, the time and effort for the player to re-operate the operation button 22 is saved, and the player is prevented from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 is out of order.

Although the single-shot operation effect processing has been described here as an example, it is conceivable that the continuous striking operation effect process or the long press operation effect process is similarly configured. That is, in the case of the continuous striking effect processing, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the continuous striking operation notice image and the display of the continuous striking operation start image, the process is performed in step S1508 (see FIG. 15). It is conceivable to shift to and turn on the reception start flag 612n. Further, in the long press effect processing, when the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted between the display of the long press operation notice image and the display of the long press operation start image, the reception start flag 612n is turned on. , It is conceivable to add one long press counter 612m. As a result, even in the continuous hitting effect processing and the long press effect processing, the operation is reflected in the effect at the time of operating the operation button 22, so that the player can save the trouble of re-operating the operation button 22. , It is prevented that the player misunderstands that the operation button 22 is out of order.

When the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of each operation notice image and the display of each operation start image in the one-shot operation effect processing, the continuous hit operation effect process, or the long press effect process, the symbol is displayed. Using the speaker 26 or the illumination unit 27, such as outputting a sound effect corresponding to the operation from the speaker 26 or blinking the illumination unit 27 in response to the operation without changing the display content of the display unit 341. It is conceivable to suggest to the player that the operation is being accepted. As a result, it is possible to indicate to the player that at least the operation button 22 is not out of order and the operation is accepted.

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

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

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

<Step S1902>
In step S1902, the already operated flag 612j is turned on. As a result, it is determined according to the state of the already-operated flag 612j whether or not the operation button 22 is operated after the single-shot operation notice image is displayed and before the single-shot operation start image is displayed. Becomes possible.

<Step S1903>
After that, in step S1411, if it is determined that the operation is within the valid period (S1411: Yes), in the following step S1903, it is determined whether or not the already-operated flag 612j is on, as in step S1412. To do. Here, if the already-operated flag 612j is not on (S1903: No), the process proceeds to step S1415. On the other hand, when the already-operated flag 612j is on (S1903: Yes), the process shifts to the step S1416 and the one-shot operation result image is displayed. That is, if the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the already-operated flag 612j is turned on between the time when the one-shot operation notice image is displayed and the time when the one-shot operation start image is displayed, after that, The operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect at the timing when the operation start instruction is notified by the display of the one-shot operation start image. That is, when the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted between the display of the single-shot operation start image and the display of the single-shot operation start image, the operation is reflected in the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 becomes effective at the timing when the single-shot operation notification image is displayed, and at the timing when the subsequent single-shot operation start image is displayed. The operation is reflected. Therefore, even when the player operates the operation button 22 before displaying the single-shot operation start image, the operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected in the effect without re-operation of the player. As a result, for example, the player who operates the operation button 22 can be released from the stress of misunderstanding that the operation button 22 is out of order and the stress of re-operating the operation button 22.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 10, the speaker is displayed so that the single-shot operation notice image is displayed after the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 is started, and the effect is gradually increased according to the process of displaying the single-shot operation start image. The sound output from the 26 and the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 may be determined. In this respect, in the third embodiment, unlike the second embodiment, the single-shot operation result image is not displayed before the single-shot operation start image is displayed, so that the effect of the effect is enhanced. In this state, the operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected in the production, and the original production content of the pachinko machine 10 can add interest to the player's game. Further, since the single-shot operation result image is displayed after the single-shot operation start image is displayed after the single-shot operation notice image, the player can be shown the single-shot operation start image, which is originally the single-shot operation. It is possible to recognize that the operation button 22 should have been pressed after the start image is displayed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the single-shot operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single-shot operation start image is displayed, the operation is performed by the single-shot operation start image. The configuration to be reflected in the production immediately after the display of is explained. In this case, the single-shot operation start image is displayed instantaneously. On the other hand, it is conceivable that the player can sufficiently recognize the content of the single-shot operation start image by securing the display of the single-shot operation start image for a certain period of time. In the fourth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the single-shot operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single-shot operation start image is displayed, the operation is performed by the single-shot operation start image. Will be described for a configuration in which is reflected in the production after being displayed for a certain period of time.

Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, another example of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 20, the same processing as the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 19 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the process of step S2001 below is executed in the one-shot operation effect process.

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

Here, the waiting time is, for example, a time preset as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the single-shot operation start image to some extent. As a result, since the single-shot operation start image is displayed until the waiting time elapses, it is possible for the player to sufficiently recognize what kind of display the single-shot operation start image is originally. Therefore, for example, when the same operation effect is executed next time, the operation motivation to operate the operation means at the correct timing is given.

Further, it is conceivable that the MPU 61 changes the waiting time in step S2001 according to the presence or absence of a jackpot included in the fluctuation start command. For example, as the waiting time, it is conceivable that the first waiting time corresponding to the case where a big hit occurs and the second waiting time corresponding to the deviation are stored in the ROM 611 for each content of the one-shot operation effect. Be done. Then, in step S2001, the passage of the first waiting time or the second waiting time selected according to the presence or absence of the occurrence of the jackpot is monitored. At this time, the first waiting time is, for example, a timing set in advance as a timing when the roulette stops by hitting or a timing when the target enters the sight, and the second waiting time is, for example, a timing when the roulette stops when it comes off. , It is conceivable that it is a preset time as a timing when the target deviates greatly from the aim. As a result, the player can be impressed with the impression that the result displayed as the one-shot operation result image is determined by the operation of the operation button 22. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the player to press the operation button 22 after seeing the single-shot operation start image when the same single-shot operation effect is executed next time.

If the waiting time has not elapsed (S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S1415. Therefore, if the operation button 22 is re-operated before the waiting time elapses (S1415). : Yes), at that time, the re-operation is reflected in the effect and the one-shot operation result image is displayed. Therefore, even if the player operates once before displaying the single-shot operation start image, the player can display the single-shot operation result image by performing the re-operation and reflecting it in the effect at the timing of the re-operation. Can be done. Further, in order to avoid a situation in which the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect even if the operation button 22 is operated before the waiting time elapses, when the player operates the operation button 22 in the waiting state for the elapse of the waiting time. It is also possible to prevent the operation button 22 from being mistaken for a failure.

[Fifth Embodiment]
By the way, in the game machine 10, if the operation button 22 is operated at the time when the single-shot operation start image is displayed, the input signal from the operation switch 22a for detecting the operation of the operation button 22 is "OFF". , "ON", "ON" is not the problem. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 is started by forcibly setting the input signals from the operation switch 22a to "OFF", "OFF", and "OFF" when the single operation start image is displayed. The configuration that enables detection of

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

<Step S2101>
As shown in FIG. 21, when the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started in the step S1408, the first detection flag 612a, the second detection flag 612b, and the third detection flag 612c are turned off in the subsequent step S2101. To do. That is, in step S2101, the MPU 61 creates a pseudo state in which the operation button 22 is not operated by the player.

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

Therefore, the operation of the operation button can be reflected in the effect without forcing the player to re-operate the operation button 22. Further, in the single-shot operation effect processing according to the fifth embodiment, the step S2101 is executed in place of the steps S1409 to S1410 and steps S1412 to S1414 of the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. , The processing load of MPU61 is reduced.

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

Specifically, in the sixth embodiment, another example of the continuous striking operation effect processing executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 22, the same processing as the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 15 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the sixth embodiment, the following steps S2201 to S2205 are executed in the continuous striking operation effect processing.

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

<Step S2202>
In step S2202, the pre-continuous hit counter 612p is added one by one. As a result, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the number of operations of the operation button 22 performed between the display of the continuous striking operation notice image and the display of the continuous striking operation start image is stored in the pre-continuous striking counter 612p. It will be. The pre-continuous hit counter 612p is cleared to 0 in step S1515.

<Step S2203>
Then, in step S1509, if it is determined that the operation is within the valid period (S1509: Yes), in the following step S2203, it is determined whether or not the pre-continuous hit counter 612p is larger than 0. Here, if the pre-continuous hit counter 612p is greater than 0 (S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2204, and if the pre-continuous hit counter 612p is 0 (S2203: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. To do.

<Steps S2204 to S2205>
In step S2204, the continuous hit counter 612k is added one by one, and in the subsequent step S2205, the pre-continuous hit counter 612p is subtracted by one. That is, in steps S2203 to S2205, the process for adding the pre-continuous hit counter 612p as the continuous hit counter 612k is repeatedly executed until the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 612p becomes 0. Then, after the step S2205, the process shifts to the step S1512. As a result, in step S1512, the continuous striking operation effect image corresponding to the continuous striking counter 612k counted by the pre-continuous striking counter 612p is displayed.

As described above, in the continuous striking operation effect processing according to the sixth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the continuous striking operation start image is displayed, the continuous striking operation start image After the display of, the operation is reflected in the effect in the step S1512 until the pre-continuous hit counter 612p, which is the number of operations, becomes 0. Therefore, the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player before the continuous striking operation start image is displayed can be reflected in the production without wasting it, and a reasonable game that does not disappoint the player is realized. can do.

Further, here, the case where the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 612p is reflected in the value of the continuous hit counter 612k one by one and the continuous hit operation effect image gradually changes has been described as an example, but the value of the continuous hit counter 612k has been described. By replacing the pre-continuous striking counter 612p at once, it is conceivable to display the continuous striking operation effect image corresponding to the value of the pre-continuous striking counter 612p from the beginning when the display of the continuous striking operation start image is started.

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

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

[7th Embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is repeatedly hit between the time when the continuous hit operation notification image is displayed and the time when the continuous hit operation start image is displayed, the continuous hit operation is performed by the continuous hit operation. The case where the start image is reflected in the production immediately after the display is described. In this case, the transition of the continuous striking operation effect image in step S1512 is performed at a speed significantly faster than the normal continuous striking speed of the operation button 22 by the player. In the seventh embodiment, when the operation button 22 is repeatedly hit between the time when the continuous hit operation notification image is displayed and the time when the continuous hit operation start image is displayed, the continuous hit operation is performed by the continuous hit operation. A configuration that secures a certain interval to be reflected in the production image will be described.

Specifically, in the seventh embodiment, another example of the continuous striking operation effect processing executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. In the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 23, the same processing as the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 22 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the seventh embodiment, the following step S2301 is executed in the continuous striking operation effect processing.

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

As described above, in the continuous striking operation effect processing according to the seventh embodiment, the reflection interval of the operation of the operation button 22 stored as the pre-continuous striking counter 612p in the effect can be lengthened. It is possible to make the player recognize the transition of the continuous hit operation result image in the above and add interest to the game, and to reflect the number of operations corresponding to the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 612p in the production.

[8th Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, in the long press operation effect processing (see FIG. 16), when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S169: Yes). ), The case where the operation is reflected in the effect after the long press operation start image is displayed has been described. On the other hand, it is conceivable to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image showing the operation method of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the eighth embodiment, by enabling the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image is displayed, the long press operation start after the long press operation notification image is displayed. A configuration for reflecting the operation of the player's operation button 22 in the effect until the image is displayed will be described.

Specifically, in the eighth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect processing executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 24, the same processes as those of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 16 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the eighth embodiment, the following steps S2401 to S2406 are executed in the long press operation effect processing.

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

<Step S2402>
In step S2402, the pre-long press counter 612q is added one by one. As a result, in the long-press operation effect, the operation time of the operation button 22 performed between the display of the long-press operation notice image and the display of the long-press operation start image is set to the pre-long-press counter 612q. It will be remembered.

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

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

<Steps S2405 to S2406>
In step S2405, the long press counter 612m is added by 5, and in the subsequent step S2406, the pre-long press counter 612q is subtracted by 5. That is, in the steps S2404 to S2406, the process for adding the pre-long press counter 612q as the long press counter 612m is repeatedly executed until the value of the pre-long press counter 612q becomes 0. Then, after the step S2406, the process shifts to the step S1616. As a result, in step S1616, the long-press operation effect image corresponding to the long-press counter 612m counted by the pre-long-press counter 612q is displayed. In particular, when the pre-long press counter 612q is reflected in the effect, the long press counter 612 m increases by 5, so that the long press operation effect image can be changed at a speed faster than usual.

As described above, in the long-press operation effect processing according to the eighth embodiment, if the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the long-press operation start image is displayed, the operation button 22 is operated. Until the pre-long press counter 612q corresponding to the operation time becomes 0, the operation is reflected in the effect in the step S1616. Therefore, the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player before the long-press operation start image is displayed can be reflected in the production without wasting it, and a reasonable game that does not disappoint the player can be achieved. It can be realized.

Further, in the eighth embodiment, since the pre-long press counter 612q is counted up in the step S2402, when the long press operation start image is displayed in the step S1607, before the long press operation start image is displayed. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation button 22 is being operated. Therefore, for example, when the pachinko machine 10 has a vibrating means such as a vibrating motor or a piezoelectric element that vibrates the operation button 22, the operation button 22 is pressed by the vibrating means when the long press operation start image is displayed in the step S2402. It is possible to vibrate. As a result, the player can be notified of the original operation start timing of the operation button 22.

By the way, when the operation time of the operation button 22 before the display of the long press operation start image is reflected in the effect, the change of the long press operation effect image in the effect changes the operation button before the display of the long press operation start image. It will be faster than when 22 is not operated. Therefore, it is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the long press counter 612 m in response to the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the long press operation start image, as in the example described in the continuous striking operation effect processing. As a result, the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the long-press operation start image is reflected, so that the subsequent change speed of the effect content that has changed earlier than usual can be suppressed, and the long-press operation start image is displayed. It is possible to suppress the difference in the final effect result between the case where the operation is started before and the case where the operation is started after the long press operation start image is displayed.

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

[9th Embodiment]
By the way, in the long-press operation effect processing, the operation is reflected in the effect as a response when the operation button 22 is operated between the display of the long-press operation notification image and the display of the long-press operation start image. In addition to the case, it is conceivable to give meaning to the operation of the operation button 22. In the ninth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the display of the long-press operation notification image and the display of the long-press operation start image, the expected degree of jackpot is set according to the operation. The configuration that can be notified to a person will be described.

Specifically, in the ninth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect processing executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. In the long press operation effect processing shown in FIG. 25, the same processing as the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 16 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the ninth embodiment, the following steps S2501 to S2502 are executed in the long press operation effect processing.

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

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

<Step S2502>
Then, in step S2502, the vibration notification process of the operation button 22 is executed. Specifically, in the vibration notification process, when the fluctuation start command includes information that a jackpot has occurred, the vibration means is driven to vibrate the operation button 22, and the fluctuation start command does not generate a jackpot. If the information is included, the vibrating means is not vibrated. Here, the MPU 61 for vibrating the operation button 22 when the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted in step S2501 is an example of the vibration control means.

As described above, in the ninth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the long press operation notice image is displayed and the time when the long press operation start image is displayed, The vibration of the operation button 22 notifies the player whether or not a big hit has occurred. Therefore, a player who knows the specifications of the pachinko machine 10 can know whether or not a jackpot has been confirmed by operating the operation button 22 before displaying the long-press operation start image. It is possible to give the player a feeling of superiority, for example. Further, a player who does not know the specifications of the pachinko machine 10 may feel that the pachinko machine 10 has vibrated because the operation was quick, or that there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur, but in any case, the operation is performed once. It is considered that the hand is released from the button 22. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation in which the operation button 22 is not operated at the time of displaying the long-press operation start image, and the player can naturally re-operate the operation button 22.

In the vibration notification process, even if the fluctuation start command includes information that no jackpot has occurred, the presence or absence of vibration of the operation button 22 for the purpose of raising the player's expectation based on the content of the fluctuation start command. Is also conceivable as another embodiment. For example, it is conceivable to vibrate the operation button 22 even when a highly expected effect is executed based on the result (random value) of the internal lottery included in the fluctuation start command.

Further, in the vibration notification process, it is also conceivable as another embodiment to vibrate the operation button 22 regardless of whether or not the fluctuation start command includes information that a big hit has occurred. As a result, it can be expected that the player's hand naturally separates from the operation button 22 and creates a situation in which the operation button 22 is not operated at the time of displaying the long press operation start image. Further, in the vibration notification process, the symbol display unit 341 is displayed with a message prompting the player to release the operation button 22 or a message prompting the player to perform the operation again, thereby notifying the player that the operation start timing has not arrived. can do. It is also possible to recognize that the vibration of the operation button 22 is not caused by the high expectation of the jackpot.

In step S2502, the operation start timing at which the operation button 22 should be operated has not been reached when the operation of the operation button 22 is received before the display of the long press operation start image instead of the vibration notification process. It is also conceivable that the notification process for notifying the effect is executed as another embodiment. The MPU 61 when executing such a process is also an example of the operation reflecting means. As a result, the player can be made to clearly recognize that the operation start timing has not been reached, so that the player can prevent the player from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 or the like has a failure.

Further, in the ninth embodiment, the case where the processes of steps S2501 to S2502 are executed in the long press operation effect process has been described, but the same applies to the single-shot operation effect process and the continuous hit operation effect process. It is conceivable to execute the processes of steps S2501 to S2502. That is, it is conceivable that the steps S2201 to S2202 are executed between the step S1405 and the step S1406 in the one-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. Further, it is conceivable that the steps S2201 to S2202 are executed between the step S1505 and the step S1506 in the continuous striking operation effect process shown in FIG.

[10th Embodiment]
By the way, in the game machine 10, when the operation button 22 is operated at the time when the long press operation start image is displayed, the input signal from the operation switch 22a for detecting the operation of the operation button 22 is ". The problem is that it does not turn "OFF", "ON", or "ON". Therefore, in the tenth embodiment, the operation button 22 is operated by forcibly setting the input signals from the operation switch 22a to "OFF", "OFF", and "OFF" when the long press operation start image is displayed. A configuration that enables the start to be detected will be described.

Specifically, in the tenth embodiment, another example of the long press operation effect processing executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 26, the same processes as those of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 16 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the tenth embodiment, the following step S2601 is executed in the long press operation effect processing.

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

Therefore, in the long press operation effect processing according to the tenth embodiment, even if the operation button 22 is operated before the display of the long press operation start image, the operation button is displayed after the single operation start image is displayed. The operation of 22 will start. Therefore, the operation of the operation button can be reflected in the effect without forcing the player to re-operate the operation button 22. Further, in the long press operation effect process according to the tenth embodiment, the processes of steps S1609 to S1610 and step S1613 of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 16 are omitted, and the processing load of the MPU 61 is reduced. Will be done.

[Outline of Invention]
The outline of the invention extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described below. In addition, in order to understand the correspondence between each appendix and each embodiment, reference numerals may be given for convenience, but the invention according to the appendix is limited to a specific configuration with the reference numerals. is not.

[Appendix A1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player and
An operation detecting means (MPU61) that detects the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means that executes an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when the operation of the operation means is received according to a predetermined operation method based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61) and
An operation notification means (MPU61) that notifies an operation start instruction with a time lag after notifying the operation method, and
With
The production execution means
A first operation receiving means (MPU61) that accepts an operation of the operating means on the condition that the operating means changes from a non-operating state to an operating state after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operating notification means.
When the operation state of the operation means continues before and after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means, the operation of the operation means can be accepted according to the predetermined conditions corresponding to the operation method. Second operation reception means (MPU61),
A game machine characterized by including.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix A1, even when the operating means is operated by the player before and after the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation can be reflected in the effect.

[Appendix A2]
The operating means is in a non-operating state, provided that the first operating receiving means continues at least two operating states after at least one non-operating state in a plurality of detection results by the operating detecting means. The gaming machine according to Appendix 1, which is determined to have changed from the above to the operating state.

By adopting the configuration according to Appendix A2, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the operating means due to noise, and when the player operates the operating means before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. It becomes possible to reflect the operation in the production.

[Appendix A3]
When the second operation receiving means is one operation of the operating means within the operation valid period, the operating means is subject to the condition that the operating means has changed from the operating state to the non-operating state. The gaming machine according to Appendix 1 or 2, which accepts the operation of.

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

[Appendix A4]
When the operation method is one operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the second operation reception means operates the operation means on condition that the operation state of the operation means continues for a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to any one of Appendix 1 to 3, which accepts.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix A4, when the player is operating the operating means before and after the notification of the operation start instruction and the player continues to operate the operating means, the operation is performed. It is possible to prevent the situation where is not reflected in the production for a long period of time.

[Appendix A5]
When the operation method is a long press operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation state of the operation means continues before and after the notification of the operation start instruction in the second operation reception means. The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to 4, which accepts the operation of the operating means on the condition that it is determined that.

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

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

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

[Appendix A7]
When the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the second operation reception means ignores the operation state of the operation means before and after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of Appendix 1 to 5.

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

[Appendix B1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player and
An operation detecting means (MPU61) that detects the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means that executes an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when the operation of the operation means is received according to a predetermined operation method based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61) and
An operation notification means (MPU61) that notifies an operation start instruction with a time lag after notifying the operation method, and
With
An operation in which the effect executing means receives an operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means, and an operation of reflecting the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means in the effect. A game machine characterized by including a reflection means.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix B1, it is possible to effectively utilize the operation performed between the notification of the operation method and the notification of the operation start instruction, for example, the time and effort for the player to re-operate the operation means. Is omitted, and the player is prevented from misunderstanding that the operating means is out of order.

[Appendix B2]
When the operation reflecting means is one operation of the operating means within the operation valid period, the operation is used as the effect when the operation of the operating means is received by the operation receiving means. The gaming machine described in Appendix B1 to be reflected.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix B2, an increase in processing load is suppressed because it is a simple process in which the operation is reflected in the production when the operation means is operated.

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

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix B3, the operation of the operating means performed by the player before the notification of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the production without wasting it, and the player is not disappointed. It is possible to realize a game that suits you.

[Appendix B4]
When the operation reflecting means is an intermittent operation of the operating means within the operation valid period, the operation reflecting means stores the number of operations of the operating means received by the operation receiving means before the notification of the operation start instruction. Then, after the notification of the operation start instruction, the number of operations is reflected in the effect, and the frequency of addition of the number of operations according to the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation start instruction is reduced. The game machine described in.

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

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

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix B5, after the number of operations after the notification of the operation start instruction exceeds the number of operations of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, the number of operations is performed at a normal addition frequency. Is added, so that the difference in the final operation result when the operation means is not operated before the notification of the operation start instruction is suppressed.

[Appendix B6]
When the operation reflecting means is an intermittent operation of the operating means within the operation valid period, the operation reflecting means stores the number of operations of the operating means received by the operation receiving means before the notification of the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Provisions B3 to 5, wherein the number of operations is reflected in the effect every predetermined time after the notification of the operation start instruction.

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

[Appendix B7]
When the operation reflecting means is a long-press operation of the operating means within the operation valid period, the operation reflecting means stores the operating time of the operating means received by the operation receiving means and indicates the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to Appendix B1, wherein the operation time is reflected in the effect after the notification.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix B7, the operation of the operating means performed by the player before the notification of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the production without wasting it, and the player is not disappointed. It is possible to realize a game that suits you.

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

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

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

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix B9, after the operation time after the notification of the operation start instruction exceeds the operation time of the operation means before the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation time is added at a normal addition frequency. Is added, so that the difference in the final operation result when the operation means is not operated before the notification of the operation start instruction is suppressed.

[Appendix C1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player and
An operation detecting means (MPU61) that detects the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means that executes an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when the operation of the operation means is received according to a predetermined operation method based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61) and
An operation notification means (MPU61) that notifies an operation start instruction with a time lag after notifying the operation method, and
A state changing means (MPU61) that changes the detection result by the operation detecting means to a non-operating state of the operating means when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means.
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix C1, when the operation start instruction is notified, the detection result by the operation detection means is changed to the non-operation state of the operation means, so that before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. Even when the operating means is being operated, the operation means is changed from the non-operating state to the operating state after the notification of the operation start instruction. Therefore, when the effect executing means adopts a configuration that accepts the operation of the operation means on the condition that the operation means changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means. Even if there is, it is possible to reflect the operation in the production when the operation means is operated by the player before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. Specifically, it is suitable for the configuration of the following appendix C1 or appendix C2.

[Appendix C2]
The following is described in Appendix C1, wherein the operation reflecting means accepts an operation of the operation means on condition that the operation means changes from a non-operation state to an operation state after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means. Game machine.

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

[Appendix D1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player and
A vibrating means that vibrates the operating means and
An operation detecting means (MPU61) that detects the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means that executes an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when the operation of the operation means is received according to a predetermined operation method based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61) and
An operation notification means (MPU61) that notifies an operation start instruction with a time lag after notifying the operation method, and
A first operation receiving means (MPU61) that receives an operation of the operating means between the notification of the operating method and the notification of the operation start instruction, and
A second operation receiving means (MPU61) that receives an operation of the operating means after the notification of the operation start instruction, and
With
The effect executing means has a vibration control means (MPU61) that drives the vibration means to vibrate the operation means when the operation of the operation means is received by the first operation reception means, and the second operation reception means. A gaming machine including an operation reflecting means (MPU61) that reflects the operation of the operating means received by the means in the effect.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix D1, since the player's hand can be expected to naturally separate from the operating means, it is possible to create a situation in which the operating means is not operated at the time of notification of the operation start instruction. ..

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

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix D2, the operating means is vibrated when the control signal output from the main control device contains information on the occurrence of a big hit, or when a highly expected effect is executed. By making it, it can be used as a means of notifying the player.

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

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

[Appendix D4]
When the operation reflecting means receives the operation of the operating means by the first operation receiving means, the vibrating means is driven to vibrate the operating means and at the operation start timing at which the operating means should be operated. The gaming machine according to Appendix D1, which notifies that it has not been reached.

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

[Appendix E1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player and
A vibrating means that vibrates the operating means and
An operation detecting means (MPU61) that detects the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means that executes an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when the operation of the operation means is received according to a predetermined operation method based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61) and
An operation notification means (MPU61) that notifies an operation start instruction with a time lag after notifying the operation method, and
A first operation receiving means (MPU61) that receives an operation of the operating means between the notification of the operating method and the notification of the operation start instruction, and
A second operation receiving means (MPU61) that receives an operation of the operating means after the notification of the operation start instruction, and
With
An operation reflecting means (MPU61) for notifying that the operation start timing at which the operation means should be operated has not been reached when the operation of the operation means is received by the first operation receiving means. A gaming machine including an operation reflecting means (MPU61) that reflects the operation of the operating means received by the second operation receiving means in the effect.

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

[Appendix F1]
Operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player and
An operation detecting means (MPU61) that detects the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means that executes an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when the operation of the operation means is received according to a predetermined operation method based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61) and
An operation notification means (MPU61) that notifies an operation start instruction with a time lag after notifying the operation method, and
With
An operation in which the effect executing means receives an operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means, and an operation of reflecting the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means in the effect. Including means of reflection
When the operation reflecting means is one operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation start instruction is notified after the operation notification means notifies the operation method. A gaming machine characterized in that when an operation of the operation means is received by the operation reception means, the operation is reflected in the effect after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix F1, since the operation of the operating means is reflected in the production after the notification of the operation start instruction, the player can be shown the operation start instruction. Thereby, for example, the player can be made to recognize that the operation means should have been operated after the notification of the operation start instruction. Further, since the effect from the notification of the operation method to the notification of the operation start instruction is surely executed, for example, it is possible to prevent the voice or display flowing during that period from ending in the middle. Further, when the effect of the effect increases from the notification of the operation method toward the instruction to start the operation, the operation is reflected in the effect in a state where the effect of the effect is enhanced. Therefore, the player's game is based on the original content of the effect. Can add interest to.

[Appendix F2]
When the operation reflecting means is one operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation start instruction is notified after the operation notification means notifies the operation method. The description in Appendix F1 which reflects the operation in the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means when the operation of the operation means is received by the operation reception means. Game machine.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix F2, since the operation is reflected in the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction, for example, the player feels distrust because the operation of the operation means is not reflected in the effect. Is prevented.

[Appendix F3]
When the operation reflecting means is one operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation start instruction is notified after the operation notification means notifies the operation method. When the operation of the operation means is received by the operation reception means, the operation is set to the effect when a predetermined waiting time elapses from the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means. The gaming machine described in Appendix F1 to be reflected.

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

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

Claims (1)

Operation means operated by the player and
An operation detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals,
The main control means that executes the main control of the game,
An effect of performing control based on a control signal output from the main control means and executing an operation effect of reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect when the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation is received. The means of execution and
When executing a predetermined operation effect, an operation notification means for notifying the start of the operation with a time lag after the first notification for notifying the predetermined operation, and an operation notification means for notifying the start of the operation.
With
The effect executing means is
A first operation receiving means that reflects the operation of the operating means in the effect on condition that the operating means has changed from a non-operating state to an operating state after the second notification by the operating notification means.
When the operation state of the operation means continues before and after the second notification by the operation notification means, an operation satisfying a predetermined condition for the operation means is performed in the predetermined operation effect. A second operation receiving means that can reflect the operation of the operating means in the production when it is broken,
When the predetermined period ends while the operation means is in the non-operation state after the second notification display by the operation notification means, the predetermined period is not reflected in the effect performed by the operation on the operation means. An end effect execution means for executing an end effect indicating the end of the operation effect,
Amusement machines including.

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