JP2021073039A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving player's desire to play a game by enhancing an attention degree to the game and the amusement of the game.SOLUTION: A game machine 10 reflects, in operation performance processing for reflecting an operation of an operation button 22 according to a predetermined operation method in a performance, operations of the operation button 22 received by operation reception means during between the notification of the operation method and the notification of an operation start instruction in the performance in a lower ratio than operations of the operation button 22 received by the operation reception means during between the notification of the operation start instruction and the elapse of an operation effective period (S2701 to S2703).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

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 striking 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.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-0815773

By the way, as a game machine, it is important to raise the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the player's motivation to play the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the player's motivation to play the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is output from an operating means that can be operated by the player, an operation receiving means that accepts the operation of the operating means, a main control means that executes the main control of the game, and the main control means. The effect execution means that executes the effect process based on the control command, and the operation effect process that reflects the operation of the operation means according to the operation method predetermined within the operation valid period by the effect execution means in the effect. When it is executed as a process, it is provided with an operation notification means for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period with a time difference after notifying the operation method. Then, when the operation effect processing is executed, the effect execution means is received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation notification means is notified and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation means is performed at a lower rate than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. Reflect in.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the player's motivation to play the game.

The perspective view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The development view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The development view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the system structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the operation example of the main control device of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the figure which shows an example of the normal jackpot variation table, the probability variation jackpot variation table, and the deviation variation table used in the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start winning process executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the operation detection processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination processing executed by the voice lamp control device of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command determination processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the variation type table and the effect type table used in the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the one-shot operation effect processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation effect processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect processing executed by the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the effect displayed on the symbol display part of the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 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. 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 figure which shows an example of the exception table and the normal table used in 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 continuous hit 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 for the purpose of understanding 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 21.

[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 31 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.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko game machine including a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13, and an outer frame 14, and is provided on an island facility (not shown) in a game hall. By fixing the outer frame 14, 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 gaming machines.

The front frame 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 14 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the outer frame 14. Further, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame 11 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the front frame 11. 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 launching a game ball from the game ball launch mechanism 32, which will be described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 21 by the player. In the pachinko machine 10, when the launching handle 21 is operated by the player, the gaming ball launching mechanism 32 is driven and controlled so that one gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area every 0.6 sec.

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

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, the player's operation on the touch panel or the panel 25 is reflected in the effect in various effect processes (see FIGS. 18 to 20) described later.

The upper plate 23 is 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 ball launching 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 surplus in the upper plate 23.

The panel 25 is a colorless transparent or colored transparent glass or synthetic resin that allows the player to visually recognize the game board 31 (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the speakers 26 are a pair of speakers provided on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 11, and are used for reproducing sound 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 balls 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 are 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 launching 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 launching handle 21 by the player, and the gaming ball is launched from the gaming ball launching mechanism 32 to the gaming 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 explanation 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 game 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 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 main control unit 331 controls the display of the main display unit 37 according to the lottery result. Further, the lottery result by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub control unit 332, and the sub control unit 332 controls the display of the variable display unit 34 according to the lottery result.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the 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 a jackpot 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 or the horizontal direction. In addition, a sub symbol indicating another character or a symbol may be displayed between the main symbols. Further, in the symbol display unit 341, when the game ball enters the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, the symbol variation display is not performed and the number of reserved symbols corresponding to the reserved number N of the reserved balls is displayed. It is displayed up to a predetermined maximum 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 jackpot lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "probability change jackpot", an odd number of symbols set in advance as symbols indicating probabilistic jackpot among the main symbols are lined up in one line (for example, "333" or "777"). ) Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "normal jackpot", an even number of symbols set in advance as symbols indicating normal jackpot among the main symbols are lined up in one line (for example, "222" or "444"). ) Is displayed. If the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", 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 two 7-segment displays 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 of reserved balls N of the symbol variation display caused by entering the upper operating port 114 and the lower operating port 115, etc. Is displayed by the lighting patterns of the plurality of LEDs. Further, in the main display unit 37, the 7-segment display on one side performs a variable display of the symbol triggered by winning a prize in the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, and the result of the jackpot lottery in the main control unit 331 is obtained. Stop at the corresponding pattern. Further, in the other 7-segment display, the symbol is variablely displayed triggered by winning the through gate 317, and the symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot 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 equipment (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 equipment (not shown) to which the pachinko machine 10 is connected into a predetermined voltage level, and supplies the 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. Further, 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, the power supply control device 9, and the like.

Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands such as a fluctuation pattern command, a hold ball number command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command to the voice lamp control device 5. The fluctuation pattern command is a command indicating the result of the jackpot lottery and the fluctuation display time, and is the information stored in the hold storage area 412b described later when the fluctuation display by the symbol display unit 341 and the main display unit 37 is started. Is determined based on the above, and is output to the voice lamp control device 5. The hold ball number command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 to notify the hold ball number N when the hold ball number N stored in the hold storage area 412b, which will be described later, changes. 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. 8), 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. The RAM 412 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

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 jackpot lottery, set a variable display time, and the like. Here, FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 412.

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

The lottery counter 412a includes 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 random number counter C3 used for determining a missed type. included. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes a random number initial value counter CIN1 used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and a variation type counter CS1 for determining the variation display time in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. Is done. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes an electric accessory opening counter C4 used for lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 315b of the lower operating port 315 is set to the electric service open state. Hereinafter, when these a plurality of types of counters are collectively described, they are simply abbreviated as counters.

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

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 RAM 412 is used as the pending information. , It is stored in one of the first hold area 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 the symbol display unit 341, and is once. At the start of the game, a big hit lottery or the like is performed based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 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 within 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 (normal mode) and a high probability mode (probability variation mode), according to the win / loss table stored in the win / loss table storage area in 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). If the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is other than the random number values for winning the jackpot, the result of the jackpot lottery will be wrong.

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 probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot, are set by the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, the number of random numbers that are probabilistic jackpots is 3 (1, 2, 3), and the number of random numbers that are usually jackpots is 2 (0, 4).

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

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 the stop type of the variable display displayed on the symbol display unit 341 when the result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. The types of stop at the time of detachment include "front-back detachment reach" (for example, in the range of 0 to 8) in which the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol after the reach occurs, and after the reach occurs. Three stops (for example, a range of 9 to 38) where the final stop symbol stops outside the front and back of the reach symbol, and a "complete deviation" (for example, a range of 39 to 238) where reach does not occur. Production) Patterns are included. The reach random number counter C3 is included in the hold ball number command described later and transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 is based on the reach random number counter C3 and displays fluctuations on the symbol display unit 341 at the time of disconnection. To control.

The electric accessory opening counter C4 is, for example, incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, reaches a maximum value, and then returns to 0. The electric accessory opening counter C4 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 C4 stored in the electric service holding area 412c.

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

Then, when the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341 determine the variation mode, the MPU 41 determines the variation pattern indicating the variation display time based on the variation type counter CS1 and the preset variation table. Specifically, the MPU 41 specifies the type of fluctuation pattern with reference to the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, or the deviation fluctuation table stored in advance in the ROM 411. It should be noted that these fluctuation tables are individually provided for each of the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode.

Here, FIGS. 7 (A), 7 (B), and 7 (C) are diagrams showing an example of a normal jackpot fluctuation table, a probabilistic jackpot fluctuation table, and a deviation fluctuation table. As shown in FIG. 7, in the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, and the deviation fluctuation table, fluctuation patterns are associated in advance according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. Then, the MPU 41 is a normal jackpot fluctuation table when the lottery result is "normal jackpot", a probability variation jackpot fluctuation table when the lottery result is "probability change jackpot", and a loss fluctuation table when the lottery result is "missing". To specify the type of fluctuation pattern by referring to each.

More specifically, in the normal jackpot fluctuation table and the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, one of the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03" is selected according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. When the variation pattern "01" is selected here, the symbol display unit 341 executes the variation display in the normal reach mode in which the variation display time is 30 s. Further, when the variation pattern "02" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 has a variation display time of 45 s, and the variation display is performed in a special reach mode in which the operation of the operation button 22 by the player can be reflected in the effect content. Is executed. Further, when the variation pattern "03" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the variation display in the mode of super reach, which has the longest variation display time of 60s. The types of fluctuation patterns are not limited to these, and for example, premium reach is also an example of fluctuation patterns.

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

Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of special reach having different characters, stories, operation methods, etc. are prepared as special reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "02", and one of the special reach selected from them is prepared. Out reach is performed. Specifically, the special reach includes a one-shot operation effect that requires a single operation of the operation button 22, a continuous operation effect that requires a continuous operation of the operation button 22, and a length that requires a long press operation of the operation button 22. Includes push operation effects. These various effects will be described later.

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

On the other hand, in the deviation fluctuation table, the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern is determined according to the stop type at the time of deviation (reach before and after deviation, reach other than front and rear deviation, complete deviation) determined by the value of the reach random number counter C3. Is stipulated. More specifically, when the stop type at the time of disconnection is front / rear deviation reach or non-front / rear deviation reach, one of the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03" is selected according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. .. On the other hand, when the stop type at the time of disengagement is completely deviated, either the fluctuation pattern "04" or "05" is selected according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1.

In the pachinko machine 10, the variation display is executed in the mode of the deviation pattern in which the variation display stops at the deviation pattern without accompanying the advance notice effect or the like for the stop type at the time of the deviation corresponding to the variation pattern “04”. Further, for the stop type at the time of deviation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "05", the fluctuation display is executed in the mode of the deviation pattern in which the fluctuation display is stopped at the deviation symbol with a notice effect or the like.

Then, when the MPU 41 specifies the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation display time by the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341, the MPU 41 inputs the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern command indicating the lottery result to the voice lamp control device 5. Specifically, when the lottery result is "normal jackpot", the MPU 41 outputs one of the fluctuation patterns "A01" to "A03" in which "A" is added in front of the fluctuation pattern, and the lottery result is "probability change". In the case of "big hit", any one of the fluctuation patterns "B01" to "B03" in which "B" is added in front of the fluctuation pattern is output. If the lottery result is "off", one of the fluctuation patterns "C01" to "C05" in which "C" is added in front of the fluctuation pattern is output. As a result, the voice lamp control device 5 can determine the lottery result and the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation pattern command, and is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 based on the lottery result and the fluctuation display time. The details of the variation mode such as the variation type and the effect type are determined. Then, the voice lamp control device 5 causes the symbol display unit 341 to execute the fluctuation display based on the details of the determined fluctuation mode, reproduces the voice from the speaker 26 in accordance with the fluctuation display, lights the illumination unit 27, and turns on the illumination unit 27. Make it blink.

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

[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 RAM 512 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

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

The input / output I / F 52 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the 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 pattern command, a hold ball number 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. Another embodiment is also conceivable 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 the functions of the voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6.

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 operation of the operation button 22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 has various circuits such as a timer circuit for measuring time and an interrupt circuit for receiving interrupts.

In addition to various control programs, the ROM 611 stores variable symbols, reach effect images, jackpot effect images, notice character images, and the like displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Each image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 includes a still image or a moving image. The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit 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 61. The RAM 612 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

[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. Further, the RAM 712 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) for various processes executed by the MPU 71. The RAM 712 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

The input / output I / F 72 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the payout control device 7 and outputs 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 gaming balls and rent them out to the players. Specifically, when a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of game balls is input from the ball lending device 100 to the payout control device 7, the payout device 132 is controlled by the MPU 71 to generate 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 for which ON / OFF is switched 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 operation 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. 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 it is determined 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 24 V 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 22 V. 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 control device 9, the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, and the like, interrupt the running control and execute a predetermined NMI interrupt process.

[Processing of main controller 4]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 10. 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. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41. The MPU 41 activates and executes the timer interrupt process every 2 msec, for example.

<Step S701>
First, in step S701, a sensor detection process for determining 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.

<Step S703>
Subsequently, in step S703, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each added by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is added. Clear to 0.

<Steps S704 to S705>
After that, in step S704, a start winning process (see FIG. 9) described later is executed in connection with winning a prize in the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, and in step S705, after executing the firing control process, the timer interrupt is interrupted. 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 it is detected by the touch sensor 21a 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 instructs the launch control device 8 to launch the game ball when the launch of the game ball is effective.

[Starting prize processing of main controller 4]
Here, with reference to FIG. 9, 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.

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

<Step S804>
In step S804, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S703 (see FIG. 8) are set to the first area of the free hold area of the hold storage area 412b in the RAM 412. It is stored in and the start winning process is completed.

[Main processing of main controller 4]
Next, the main process executed by the MPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main process, the main control process of the game is executed. In the main process, the processes 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 / absence of the winning detection information in the RAM 412 is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 7.

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

<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 above-mentioned jackpot lottery is executed, and the variation pattern command required for the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5. At this time, the MPU 41 is based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variable type counter CS1 updated in step S909, which are updated in step S703 (see FIG. 8). A variation pattern command indicating the variation display time and the lottery result is set, and the variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5.

<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 lottery in step S904 or the like. In the game state transition process, the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the low 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 C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the one of the 7-segment displays on the main display unit 37 The variable display of the symbol is carried out. Then, a lottery of symbols is carried out based on the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4, and when the symbol hits, the electric accessory 315b attached to the lower operating port 315 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the other 7-segment display on the main display unit 37, the variation display is executed only during the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the variation display is stopped at a symbol indicating the lottery result.

<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 shifts 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.

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

[Processing of audio lamp control device 5]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 51 in the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 20.

As another embodiment, it is conceivable that a part or all of the processing executed by the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 in the present embodiment is executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6. Further, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 also executes control processing of the speaker 26 and the lighting unit 27, startup processing at the time of starting up the voice lamp control device 5, NMI interrupt processing at the time of a power failure, and the like. In the present embodiment, the processing related to the operation button 22 executed by the voice lamp control device 5 will be described, and the description of other processing will be omitted.

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

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

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, and any of the single-shot operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long-press effect effect process. It is also conceivable that the operation effect is executed by combining the two.

[Operation detection process: S1001]
Here, FIG. 12 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. In the pachinko machine 10, when the operation detection process is executed by the MPU 51, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 is operated at a predetermined interval (1 msec interval in the present embodiment).

<Steps S1101 to S1103>
As shown in FIG. 12, in the operation detection process, in step S1101, the value of the second detection flag 512b is shifted (overwritten) to the first detection flag 512a. Further, in step S1102, the value of the third detection flag 512c is shifted (overwritten) to the second detection flag 512b. 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 512c, 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 latest three times at 1 msec intervals are detected by the first detection flags 512a to the third detection. It is stored in the flag 512c. Specifically, the third detection flag 512c stores the latest operating state, the second detection flag 512b stores the previous operating state, and the third detection flag 512a stores the previous operating state. Will be done.

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

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

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

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

<Step S1204>
In step S1204, the first pattern flag 512d is set to on, the second pattern flag 512e and the third pattern flag 512f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination 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 512d is turned on. Then, the first pattern flag 512d is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation state of the operation button 22 is continuing.

<Step S1205>
Further, when it is determined in step S1201 that the first detection flag 512a is not on (S1201: No), in the following step S1202, the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before is on. Judge whether or not. Here, when the second detection flag 512b is on (S1205: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1206, and when the second detection flag 512b is off (S1205: No), the process proceeds to step S1210. ..

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

<Step S1207>
In step S1207, the second pattern flag 512e is set to on, the first pattern flag 512d and the third pattern flag 512f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, when the operation patterns of "OFF", "ON", and "ON" occur in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times, the second pattern flag 512e is turned on. Then, the second pattern flag 512e is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started). 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 512e, 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 512a is not on (S1202: No), in the following step S1208, whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the latest operation button 22 is on. To judge. Here, when the third detection flag 512c is on (S1208: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1210, and when the second detection flag 512b is off (S1208: No), the process proceeds to step S1209. ..

<Step S1209>
In step S1209, the third pattern flag 512f is set to on, the first pattern flag 512d and the second pattern flag 512e 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 512f is turned on. Then, the third pattern flag 512f is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 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 512f, 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 512d, the second pattern flag 512e, and the third pattern flag 512f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

<Step S1321>
In step S1321, after executing a process based on another command received from the main control device 4, the command determination process is terminated. For example, in step S1321, when the hold ball number command is input, the hold ball number display process for changing the number of hold symbols indicating the hold ball number N in the symbol display device 341 based on the hold ball number command is executed. To. In addition, when a jackpot start command is received, a preset jackpot start process is executed corresponding to the jackpot start command, and when a jackpot end command is received, it corresponds to the jackpot end command. The preset jackpot end process is executed.

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

Here, FIG. 15A is a diagram showing an example of the variation type table 511d. As shown in FIG. 15A, the variation type table 511d defines the variation display time and the contents of the variation type corresponding to the variation pattern command. For example, the fluctuation pattern command "A01" whose lottery result is "normal jackpot" and whose fluctuation pattern is "01" is associated with a fluctuation display time "30s" and a fluctuation type "normal reach". Further, the fluctuation pattern command "B02" whose lottery result is "probability change jackpot" and whose fluctuation pattern is "02" is associated with the fluctuation display time "45s" and the fluctuation type "special reach", and the lottery result. Is "probability variation jackpot" and the variation pattern is "03". The variation pattern command "C03" is associated with the variation display time "90s" and the variation type "super reach". Further, the fluctuation pattern command "C04" in which the lottery result is "off" and the fluctuation pattern is "04" is associated with the fluctuation display time "7s" and the fluctuation type "no reach", and the lottery result is obtained. The fluctuation pattern command "C05", which is "off" and the fluctuation pattern is "05", is associated with the fluctuation display time "10s" and the fluctuation type "no reach".

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1306>
Further, in step S1306, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a continuous striking operation effect. The continuous striking operation effect means that the continuous striking effect image is displayed in response to the intermittent operation (continuous striking operation) of the operation button 22 within the preset operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed by the symbol display unit 341. After that, when the continuous striking counter 512k indicating the number of operations of the operation button 22 reaches the first specified value, the continuous striking operation result image is displayed as the effect result. Here, if the display variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by a continuous striking operation effect (S1306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1307, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type accompanied by a 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 512h is set to ON, and the first specified value corresponding to the continuous striking operation effect this time is determined. Specifically, the continuous hitting table 511b of the ROM 511 defines a first specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command. Then, in the continuous striking operation setting process, the first specified value corresponding to the continuous striking operation effect this time is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the continuous striking table 511b stored in the ROM 511. The first specified value is a value corresponding to the number of operations of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the continuous striking operation effect processing. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the first specified value is "20 times" with a probability of 5/100 and "10 times" with a probability of 10/100 based on the continuous hit table 511b and a predetermined random number value. , 85/100 probability is determined to be "5 times". On the other hand, when the lottery result is out of order, the first specified value is "50 times" with a probability of 5/100, "100 times" with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100 based on the continuous hit table 511b. Is decided to be "200 times".

<Step S1308>
Further, in step S1308, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. The long-press operation effect is after the long-press effect image is displayed in response to the long-press operation of the operation button 22 within the preset 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 512 m indicating the operation time of the operation button 22 reaches the second specified value. Here, if the display variation pattern command is an effect type with a long press operation effect (S1308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type with a long press operation effect. (S1308: No), the process proceeds to step S1310. The long press counter 512m is an example of a numerical value used to indicate 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 512i is set to on, and the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined. Specifically, in the long press table 511c of the ROM 511, a second specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined. Then, in the long press operation setting process, the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the long press table 511c stored in the ROM 511. To. 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 the lottery result is a big hit, the second specified value is "1000" with a probability of 5/100 and "600" with a probability of 10/100, based on the long press table 511c and a predetermined random number value. It is determined to be "300" with a probability of 85/100. On the other hand, if the lottery result is out of order, the second specified value is "3000" with a probability of 5/100, "6000" with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100 based on the long press table 511c. It is determined to be "10000".

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

Here, with reference to FIG. 19, 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 S1306 that the display variation pattern command includes information indicating the continuous striking operation effect (S1306: Yes), and the continuous striking operation setting process is executed in step S1307. In the reach, a case where the continuous striking operation effect in which the continuous striking 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. 19A is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 19A, symbols "7" are aligned on both sides, and a state in which the central symbol is fluctuating is shown.

After that, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 19B, a continuous hit 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. 19B, the player is notified of the operation method of the operation button 22 by displaying the power gauge and the button symbol together with the message "Press the button repeatedly to accumulate power!". To. 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 continuous striking operation notification image are displayed during the production, the symbol variation display is displayed in a miniaturized state such as the lower right lower part of the symbol display unit 341 as shown in FIG. 19 (B). It is displayed in a part of the area of. 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 continuous striking operation notification image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 19C, a continuous striking operation start image for notifying the player of the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is displayed. To. In the example shown in FIG. 19C, the player is notified of the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 by displaying the message “Start!” As the image for starting the continuous striking operation. 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 continuous striking operation of the operation button 22, the amount of power displayed on the display of the power gauge gradually increases on the symbol display unit 341 as shown in FIGS. 19 (D) and 19 (E). The image is updated to increase to. At this time, the relationship between the number of operations of the operation button 22 and the amount of increase in power in the power gauge changes according to the first specified value, and the larger the first specified value, the more the number of operations of the operation button 22. The amount of increase in power in the power gauge due to the increase is small, and the smaller the first specified value, the larger the amount of increase in power in the power gauge due to the increase in the number of operations of the operation button 22. For example, if the lottery result of this game is a big hit, the first specified value will be full of power by repeatedly hitting the operation button 22 a small number of times within the operation valid period, and the lottery result will be missed. In some cases, it is set so that the power does not reach full by the repeated operation of 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 a big hit will be obtained by repeatedly hitting the operation button 22. Increased motivation for operation. 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. 19 (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. 19 (G). The same symbol in a row and the image of the result of repeated hits including the message "Big hit!" Are displayed.

On the other hand, when the operation effective period elapses before the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 is full, as shown in FIG. 19 (H), the power amount of the power gauge disappears at once, and FIG. As shown in I), a production end image including different patterns arranged in a row and a message of "Sorry!" Is displayed.

[Single-shot operation effect processing: S1004]
Here, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the one-shot operation effect processing. In the single-shot operation effect processing, a process for displaying the single-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. 16, in step S1401, whether or not to execute the single-shot operation effect based on the single-shot effect flag 512g that is turned on in step S1305 when the display variation pattern command includes information indicating the single-shot operation effect. To judge. Here, when the single-shot effect flag 512g is on (S1401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1402, and when the single-shot effect flag 512g 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 511 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 elapses after 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. End the one-shot operation effect processing.

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

<Steps S1404 to 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 continuation time set in advance for each one-shot operation notice image and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The advance notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the 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 continuation time corresponding to the one-shot operation advance 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 voice lamp control device 5 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 512n 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 512n is turned off in step S1417 described later.

<Steps S1409 to S1410>
Next, in step S1409, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 by the player 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 512d is on. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 before the 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 512n is not turned on until the single-shot operation start image is displayed, and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has not started. .. 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 signal of the operation switch 22a does 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. Whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is continued at the time of displaying the single-shot operation start image is determined. Here, if the operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S1409: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1410, the already-operated flag 512j is turned on, and the 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 511 stores a preset effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) for each type of the one-shot operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 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 512j is on. Here, if the already-operated flag 512j 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 512n is turned on, the player has not yet operated the operation button 22 and the step S1410 is skipped, or the single-shot operation start image is skipped. 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 512j 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 one-shot operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 512n is turned on, and the already operated flag 512j 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 512f 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 the display of the single-shot operation start image. The determination time is a waiting time from when the one-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 512n is not turned on until the single-shot operation start image is displayed, and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has not started. .. 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 signal of the operation switch 22a does 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 processing is terminated.

<Step S1415>
Further, when the already operated flag 512j 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 512e 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 selected according to information such as the presence or absence of a jackpot included in the display variation pattern command in step S1305. The single operation result image corresponding to the result is displayed.

For example, a single-shot operation result image including the characters "success!" And a single-shot operation result image including the characters "failure!" Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the single-shot operation effect, and are stored in the display fluctuation pattern command. The single operation result image including the characters "success!" Is displayed when the information with a jackpot occurs, and the character "failure!" Is displayed when the display fluctuation pattern command contains information without a jackpot. It is conceivable to display the single-shot operation result image including the above. Further, the single-shot 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 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 illumination unit 27 is lit 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 512g, the already-operated flag 512j, and the reception start flag 512n 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 is subject to the condition that the operation button changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the single-shot operation start image is displayed (S1415: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the production (S1416). Here, the MPU 51 when executing such a process is an example of the first operation receiving means. Further, the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 is an 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 (S1413 or S1414: Yes), which is predetermined in response to the one-shot operation. .. Here, the MPU 51 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-shot operation notice image is displayed before the single-shot operation start image is displayed and the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified, the player displays the single-shot 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 single-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. Can be reflected in the production display. 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. 17 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 striking operation notice image, a continuous striking operation start image, a continuous striking operation effect image, a continuous striking operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the continuous striking operation effect. Are stored in one or more types, respectively.

<Step S1501>
As shown in FIG. 17, in step S1501, whether or not to execute the continuous striking operation effect based on the continuous striking effect flag 512h turned on in step S1307 when the display variation pattern command includes information indicating the continuous striking operation effect. To judge. Here, when the continuous striking effect flag 512h is on (S1501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1502, and when the continuous striking effect flag 512h 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 511 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 process is terminated.

<Step S1503>
In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The reception start flag 512n 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 512n is on (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1509, and if the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1503: No), the process proceeds to step S1504.

<Steps S1504 to S1505>
In step S1504, it is determined whether or not 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 striking 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 511 has elapsed. The notice continuation time is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the continuous hit operation notice image after the continuous hit operation notice image is displayed. The 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 voice lamp control device 5 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 image of starting the continuous striking operation 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 512n 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 512n is turned off in step S1515, which will be 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 511 stores a preset effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) for each type of the continuous striking operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 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 512e 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 512k is added one by one. As a result, the continuous hit counter 512k 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 is displayed with the continuous striking operation effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous striking counter 512k. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of continuous striking operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the continuous striking counter 512k increases, and in step S1512, the continuous striking operation effect corresponding to the value of the continuous striking counter 512k. 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 illumination 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 512k 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 512k is equal to or higher than the first specified value (S1513: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1514, and when the continuous hit counter 512k 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 display variation pattern command is displayed. ..

For example, a continuous striking operation result image including the characters "success!" And a continuous striking operation result image including the characters "failure!" Are stored in the ROM 611 corresponding to the continuous striking operation effect, and are stored in the display fluctuation pattern command. When the information that a big hit has occurred is included, the image of the result of the repeated hit operation including the character "success!" Is displayed, and when the display fluctuation pattern command contains the information that the big hit does not occur, the character "failure!" Is displayed. It is conceivable to display the image of the result of the repeated hitting operation including the above. Further, the repeated hit 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 S1514, a continuous striking 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 striking operation result image from the speaker 26, and corresponds to the continuous striking operation result image. The illumination unit 27 is lit 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 512h and the reception start flag 512n used in the continuous hitting operation effect processing are turned off, the continuous hitting counter 512k is cleared to 0, and the continuous hitting operation effect processing is ended.

<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, 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 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 51 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 51 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 51 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 one-shot 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. As a result, 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. 18 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. 18, in step S1601, when the display variation pattern command includes information indicating the long press operation effect, the long press operation effect is executed based on the long press effect flag 512i that is turned on in step S1309. Decide whether to do it or not. Here, when the long press effect flag 512i is on (S1601: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1602, and when the long press effect flag 512i 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 511 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). , Ends 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 512n is on. The reception start flag 512n is a flag indicating whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, and is turned on in step S1608 and turned off in step S1617 as described later. Here, if the reception start flag 512n is on (S1603: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1609, and if the reception start flag 512n is not on (S1603: No), the process proceeds to step S1604.

<Steps S1604 to S1605>
In step S1604, it is determined whether or not 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 511 has elapsed. The advance notice continuation time is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the long press operation 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, when the advance notice continuation time corresponding to the long press operation advance notice image has elapsed (S1606: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1607, and when 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 voice lamp control device 5 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 512n 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 512n 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 is continued 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 512d is on. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 before the 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 512n 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 when the long press operation start image is displayed. Here, if the operation of the operation button 22 is continued (S1609: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1610, one long press counter 512k is added, and the long press operation effect process is terminated. If the operation button 22 has not 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 511 stores a preset effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) for each type of the long press operation effect. Then, the MPU 51 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 512k is larger than 0. Here, when the long press counter 512k is 0 (S1612: No), the process proceeds to step S1614. That is, when the long press operation start image is displayed and the reception start flag 512n is turned on, the player has not yet operated the operation button 22, and the step S1610 is skipped, or 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 512k 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 512n is turned on, the player is operating the operation button 22, and the long press counter 512k 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 512f 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 is completed. 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 512e 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 512k is added one by one. As a result, the long-press counter 512k 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 512k is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of long-press operation effect images whose contents change as the value of the long-press counter 512k increases, and in step S1616, the above-mentioned corresponding to the value of the long-press counter 512k. Long press operation effect The 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 of the illumination unit 27 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 512k has reached the second specified value or more corresponding to the long press operation effect. The second specified value is a value set in step S1309 when it is determined that the effect content is a long press operation effect (S1308: Yes). Here, if the long press counter 512k is equal to or greater than the second specified value (S1617: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1618, and if the long press counter 512k 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 / absence of a jackpot included in the display variation pattern command. Is displayed.

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 display variation When the pattern command contains information that a big hit has occurred, the long press operation result image including the characters "Success!" Is displayed, and when the display fluctuation pattern command contains information that no big hit has occurred, "Fail! It is conceivable to display the long press operation result image including the characters "". Further, the long-press operation result image is not limited to an image 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 512i and the reception start flag 512n used in the long press operation effect process are turned off, the long press counter 512 m is cleared to 0, and the long press operation effect process is terminated.

<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 lowering the display brightness of the long press operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. Further, in step S1620, the effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 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 51 when executing such a process is an example of the first operation receiving means. Further, the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 operates the long press operation effect when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S1609: Yes). According to the condition that the operation state of the operation button 22 determined in advance is continued in response to the long press operation which is the method (S1614: No), the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the operation is reflected in the effect. (S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 51 when executing 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. When the operation of the operation button 22 is started when the image is displayed, there is a problem that the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected forever and is not reflected in the effect. In particular, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is 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 time when the long-press operation start image is displayed. 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 announcing 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 the operation button 22 is notified and then 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.

[Other Embodiments]
Hereinafter, other embodiments of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present invention will be described. Further, in the following other embodiments, the description of the same configuration as the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be omitted. It is also possible to select and arbitrarily combine each configuration and each processing function of the first embodiment and the following other embodiments.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, in the single-shot operation effect processing (see FIG. 16), 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 20, the same processes as those in the single-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. 16 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the second embodiment, in the one-shot operation effect processing, the processing of the following step S1801 is executed, and the steps S1401 to S1402 and the step S1403 are omitted.

<Step S1801>
As shown in FIG. 20, when the one-shot operation 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 51 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 51 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 single-shot operation notice image and the notification of the operation start instruction by displaying the single-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 51 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 omitted, 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 may be configured in the same manner. 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. 17). It is conceivable to shift to and turn on the reception start flag 512n. Further, in the long press effect processing, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the long press operation notice image and the display of the long press operation start image, the reception start flag 512n is turned on and the long press operation start flag 512n is turned on. It is conceivable to add one push counter 512m. 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 does not have to re-operate the operation button 22 and the game is played. It is prevented that a person 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 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. 16 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the third embodiment, the following steps S1901 to S1903 are executed in the one-shot operation effect processing, and steps S1413 to S1414 are omitted.

<Step S1901>
As shown in FIG. 21, 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 512e 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 512j is turned on. As a result, it is determined according to the state of the already-operated flag 512j whether or not the operation button 22 is operated between the time when the one-shot operation notice image is displayed and the time when the one-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 512j is on, as in step S1412. To do. Here, if the already-operated flag 512j is not on (S1903: No), the process proceeds to step S1415. On the other hand, when the already-operated flag 512j is on (S1903: Yes), the process 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 512j 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 in which the single-shot operation start image is displayed. 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 effect, and the original effect 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 22, the same processing as the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 21 is designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the following step S2001 is executed in the one-shot operation effect processing.

<Step S2001>
As shown in FIG. 22, when it is determined in step S1903 that the already-operated flag 512j is on (S1903: Yes), in the following step S2001, a preset waiting time is set after the single-shot operation start image is displayed. 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, the single-shot operation start image is displayed until the waiting time elapses, so that the player can 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 51 changes the waiting time in step S2001 according to the presence or absence of a jackpot included in the display variation pattern 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 511 for each content of the one-shot operation effect. Be done. Then, in the 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 aiming, 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 significantly 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 gaming 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-shot 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. In the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 23, the same processing as the single-shot operation effect processing shown in FIG. 16 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. 23, when the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started in the step S1408, the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the third detection flag 512c are turned off in the subsequent step S2101. To do. That is, in step S2101, the MPU 51 creates a 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 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the second detection flag 512b. 3 The detection flag 512c is turned off once, and then immediately turned on in sequence. Therefore, since the second pattern flag 512e 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 MPU 51 is reduced.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, even if the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the continuous striking operation start image in the continuous striking operation effect processing (see FIG. 17), 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. In the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 24, the same processing as the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 17 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. 24, when the continuous striking 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 has been started. Here, if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S2201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2202, and if it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S2201: No), the process is described. The process proceeds to step S1506.

<Step S2202>
In step S2202, the pre-continuous hit counter 512q 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 512q. It will be. The pre-continuous hit counter 512q is cleared to 0 in step S1515. Further, it is considered that the upper limit of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q added in step S2202 is less than the first specified value. As a result, the specification that the repeated hit operation result image is not displayed is maintained unless the operation button 22 is operated within the operation valid period.

<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 512q is larger than 0. Here, if the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is greater than 0 (S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2204, and if the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is 0 (S2203: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. To do.

<Steps S2204 to S2205>
In step S2204, the continuous hit counter 512k is added one by one, and in the subsequent step S2205, the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is subtracted by one. That is, in steps S2203 to S2205, the process for adding the pre-continuous hit counter 512q as the continuous hit counter 512k is repeatedly executed until the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q 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 512k counted by the pre-continuous striking counter 512q 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 is displayed. After the display of, the operation is reflected in the effect in the step S1512 until the pre-continuous hit counter 512q, 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 striking counter 512q is reflected in the value of the continuous striking counter 512k one by one and the continuous striking operation effect image gradually changes has been described as an example, but the value of the continuous striking counter 512k has been described. By replacing the pre-continuous striking counter 512q at once, it is conceivable to display the continuous striking operation effect image corresponding to the value of the pre-continuous striking counter 512q 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 512q is added to the continuous striking counter 512k, when the operation of the operation button 22 is started after the continuous striking operation start image is displayed. The continuous hit counter 512k will be reached sooner. Therefore, in the continuous striking operation effect processing according to the sixth 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 512q 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 512k 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 512k 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 continuous striking operation start image is displayed 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. In the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 25, the same processing as the continuous striking operation effect processing shown in FIG. 24 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, in the seventh embodiment, the process of the following step S2301 is executed in the continuous striking operation effect process.

<Step S2301>
As shown in FIG. 25, when the pre-continuous hit counter 512q 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 400 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 512q 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 512q in the production.

[8th Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, in the long press operation effect processing (see FIG. 18), when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S169: Yes). ), 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 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. 18 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. 26, 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 512e 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 512r 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 time when the long-press operation notice image is displayed and the time when the long-press operation start image is displayed is set to the advance long-press counter 512r. It will be remembered. Further, it is considered that the upper limit of the pre-long press counter 512r added in step S2402 is less than the second specified value. As a result, the specification that the long press operation result image is not displayed is maintained unless the operation button 22 is operated within the operation valid period.

<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 512d 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 512r 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 512r is 5 or more. Here, when the pre-long press counter 512r is 5 or more (S2404: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2405, and when the pre-long press counter 512r is less than 5 (S2404: No), the process is described. The process proceeds to step S1612.

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

As described above, in the long-press operation effect 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 512r corresponding to the operation time becomes 0, the operation is reflected in the effect in 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 512r 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 at the time of displaying the long press operation start image 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 512 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 512m in response 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 512 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 27, the same processes as those of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 18 are 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 inputs a control signal to the drive circuit. By doing so, 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. 28, 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 51 at the time of 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 reception means. Further, the MPU 51 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 accepting 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 display fluctuation pattern command includes information that a big hit has occurred, the vibration means is driven to vibrate the operation button 22, and the display fluctuation pattern command has a big hit. If none of the information is included, the vibrating means is not vibrated. Here, the MPU 51 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 operation button 22 is operated. 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. In addition, a player who does not know the specifications of the pachinko machine 10 may feel that it 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 display fluctuation pattern command includes information that does not cause a big hit, the operation button 22 vibrates for the purpose of increasing the player's expectation based on the content of the display fluctuation pattern command. Switching the presence or absence of is also considered 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 display fluctuation pattern 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 display fluctuation pattern command includes information on the occurrence of a big hit. 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 take his / her hand off 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 51 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 be prevented from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 or the like is out of order.

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 gaming machine 10, if 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 thereafter 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 signal 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 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 28. In the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 28, the same processes as those of the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 18 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. 28, after the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is started in the step S1608, the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the third detection flag 512c are turned off in the subsequent step S2601. To do. That is, in step S2701, the MPU 51 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-shot 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. 18 are omitted, and the processing load of the MPU 51 is reduced. Will be done.

[11th Embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment, in the continuous striking operation effect processing (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 51, the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the continuous striking operation notification image and before the display of the continuous striking operation start image is performed. The structure to be accepted has been explained. By the way, in such a configuration, the number of repeated hits of the operation button 22 after the display of the continuous hit operation notification image and before the display of the continuous hit operation start image is the number of repeated hits of the operation button 22 after the display of the continuous hit operation start image. If the same ratio is reflected in the effect, the player may always start the continuous striking before displaying the continuous striking operation start image.

Therefore, in the eleventh embodiment, referring to FIG. 29, the MPU 51 performs a continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 from the display of the continuous striking operation notification image to the display of the continuous striking operation start image. A configuration will be described in which the continuous striking operation is received and reflected in the effect at a rate lower than that of the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 during the period from the display of the continuous striking operation start image to the elapse of the operation valid period. The MPU 51 when accepting the operation of the operation button 22 is an example of the operation receiving means, and the MPU 51 when executing the continuous striking operation effect processing is an example of the effect executing means. Further, in FIG. 29, the same reference numerals are given to the same processes as those described with reference to FIG. 24.

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

<Steps S2702-S2703>
In step S2702, the continuous hit counter 512k (an example of the first count value) is added by 1, and in the subsequent step S2703, the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is subtracted by 5. That is, until the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q becomes less than 5, every time a preset period (here, 1 ms) elapses within the operation valid period, the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is performed in steps S2702 to S2703. Is repeatedly executed as a continuous hit counter 512k. In particular, in steps S2702 to S2703, the MPU 51 reflects the pre-continuous striking counter 512q in the continuous striking counter 512k at a predetermined ratio, so that the value of the pre-continuous striking counter 512q is lower than the value of the continuous striking counter 512k. Reflect in. As described above, in the steps S2702 to S2703, the pre-continuous hitting counter 512q can be reflected in the effect at a rate lower than that of the continuous hitting counter 512k by a simple process. Specifically, the pre-continuous striking counter 512q is reflected in the continuous striking counter 512k so that the pre-continuous striking counter 512q: the continuous striking counter 512k = 5: 1. As a result, the value obtained by dividing the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q by at least two or more predetermined values (here, "5") is added as the continuous hit counter 512k. The conversion ratio between the pre-continuous hit counter 512q and the continuous hit counter 512k is not limited to 5: 1 shown in the present embodiment. For example, it is conceivable that the conversion ratio between the pre-continuous hit counter 512q and the continuous hit counter 512k is 10: 1 or 10: 3. Then, after the execution of the step S2703, 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 512k is displayed.

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

Further, here, the case where the value of the continuous striking counter 512k is counted up one by one each time the continuous striking operation effect processing is executed and the continuous striking operation effect image gradually changes has been described as an example. During the valid period, the value obtained by dividing the pre-continuous striking counter 512q by the predetermined value (here, “5”) is added to the continuous striking counter 512k at once, so that the pre-continuous striking counter starts from the beginning when the display of the continuous striking operation start image is started. It is also conceivable to display the continuous striking operation effect image in which the value of 512q is reflected in the continuous striking counter 512k. As a result, it is possible to reflect the pre-continuous hitting counter 512q in the effect at a rate lower than that of the continuous hitting counter 512k by a simple process.

By the way, in the continuous striking operation effect processing according to the eleventh embodiment, since the value of the pre-continuous striking counter 512q is added to the continuous striking counter 512k, when the operation of the operation button 22 is started after the continuous striking operation start image is displayed. The continuous hit counter 512k will increase faster than this. Therefore, in the continuous striking operation effect processing according to the eleventh embodiment, after the continuous striking operation start image is displayed, until the operation of the operation button 22 is performed by the same number as the value of the pre-continuous striking counter 512q. For example, it is conceivable to add a plurality of operations of the operation button 22 to the continuous hit counter 512k as one operation. That is, if the operation button 22 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 512k 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 continuous striking operation start image is displayed is also suppressed.

Further, in the eleventh embodiment, when the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 is performed between the time when the continuous striking operation notification image is displayed and the time when the continuous striking operation start image is displayed, the continuous striking operation is performed. It is reflected in the production immediately after the display of the continuous hit operation start image. 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 (for example, every 1 msec). Therefore, also in the eleventh embodiment, as described in the seventh embodiment, the operation button 22 is displayed between the time when the image for notifying the continuous striking operation is displayed and the time when the image for starting the continuous striking operation is displayed. When there is a continuous striking operation, it is conceivable to secure a certain interval for reflecting the continuous striking operation in the continuous striking operation effect image.

Specifically, when the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is 5 or more in the step S2701, whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the step S2703 was executed immediately before the step S2702. to decide. Then, when the waiting time has elapsed, the process is shifted to the step S2702, and when the waiting time has not elapsed, the process is shifted to the step S1510. The waiting time is a time set in advance as a time that allows the player to grasp the transition of the continuous 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 steps S2702 to S2703 are executed once for the 400 times of the continuous hitting operation effect processing.

As a result, the interval of reflecting the number of operations of the operation button 22 stored as the pre-continuous hit counter 512q in the production can be lengthened, so that the player can recognize the transition of the continuous hit operation result image in the production and play the game. It is possible to reflect the number of operations corresponding to the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q in the production while adding an interest.

[Twelfth Embodiment]
In the twelfth embodiment, a continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 is received after the display of the continuous striking operation notification image and before the display of the continuous striking operation start image by a method different from that of the eleventh embodiment, and the continuous striking is performed. A configuration will be described in which the operation is reflected in the effect at a rate lower than the number of times the operation button 22 is repeatedly hit after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. Specifically, in the twelfth embodiment, with reference to FIG. 30, the MPU 51 repeatedly hits the operation button 22 from the display of the continuous hit operation notification image to the display of the continuous hit operation start image. A configuration will be described in which an operation is accepted and the continuous striking operation is reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 during the period from the display of the continuous striking operation start image to the elapse of the operation valid period. .. In FIG. 30, the same reference numerals are given to the same processes as those described with reference to FIG. 24.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the lottery result is "normal jackpot", it is determined that the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is not added when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 49. When the addition counter 512s is 50 to 89, it is determined that the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is to be added. Further, when the lottery result is "probability variation jackpot", when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 29, it is determined that the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is not added, and the addition counter 512s is 30 to 89. It is determined that the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is added to. Further, when the lottery result is "off", when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 69, it is determined that the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is not added, and when the addition counter 512s is 70 to 89. , It is determined that the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is added.

Here, the probability of addition of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q based on the exception table is lower than the probability of addition of the continuous hit counter 512k based on the normal table. That is, when the operation effect process is executed by the MPU 51, the pre-continuous hit counter 512q at the time of operation of the operation button 22 received between the notification of the operation method and the display of the continuous hit operation start image is added. The probability of is lower than the probability of addition of the continuous hit counter 512 during the operation of the operation button 22, which is accepted between the time when the continuous hit operation start image is displayed and the time when the operation valid period elapses. For example, in the normal table shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the lottery result is "normal jackpot" and the addition counter 512s is 0 to 19, it is determined that the value of the continuous hit counter 512k is not added, and the addition is performed. When the counter 512s is 20 to 89, it is determined that the value of the continuous hit counter 512k is added. Further, when the lottery result is "probability variation jackpot", when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 9, it is determined that the value of the continuous hit counter 512k is not added, and when the addition counter 512s is 10 to 89. , It is determined that the value of the continuous hit counter 512k is added. Further, when the lottery result is "off", it is determined that the value of the continuous hit counter 512k is not added when the addition counter 512s is 0 to 49, and when the addition counter 512s is 50 to 89, it is determined that the value is not added. It is determined that the value of the continuous hit counter 512k is added.

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

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

Further, in the twelfth embodiment, when the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 is performed between the time when the continuous striking operation notification image is displayed and the time when the continuous striking operation start image is displayed, the continuous striking operation is performed. It is reflected in the production immediately after the display of the continuous hit operation start image. 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 (for example, every 1 msec). Therefore, also in the twelfth embodiment, as described in the seventh embodiment, the operation button 22 is displayed between the time when the image for notifying the continuous striking operation is displayed and the time when the image for starting the continuous striking operation is displayed. When there is a continuous striking operation, it is conceivable to secure a certain interval for reflecting the continuous striking operation in the continuous striking operation effect image.

Specifically, when the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is larger than 0 in the step S2203, it is determined in the previous stage of the step S2204 whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the step S2205 was executed immediately before. To do. Then, when the waiting time has elapsed, the process is shifted to the step S2204, and when the waiting time has not elapsed, the process is shifted to the step S1510. The waiting time is a time set in advance as a time that allows the player to grasp the transition of the continuous 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 steps S2204 to S2205 are executed once for the 400 times of the continuous hitting operation effect processing.

As a result, it is possible to lengthen the reflection interval of the operation of the operation button 22 stored as the pre-continuous hit counter 512q in the production, so that the player is made to recognize the transition of the continuous hit operation result image in the production, and the game is enjoyed. It is possible to realize the reflection in the production of the number of operations corresponding to the value of the pre-continuous hit counter 512q.

In addition, in the operation effect such as the continuous striking operation effect, the MPU 51 has a first reflection process for reflecting in the effect that the operation has been accepted when the operation button 22 is operated, and when the operation button 22 is operated. It is conceivable that the second reflection process to be reflected in the progress of the production is executed. In this case, the MPU 51 executes the first reflection process in response to the operation of the operation button 22, and performs the second reflection process with a predetermined probability based on the normal table or the exception table when the operation button 22 is operated. It is possible to do it. As a result, the first reflection process is executed every time the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted, so that the player can be given a sense of operation. Further, the probability of execution of the second reflection process can be changed.

[13th Embodiment]
In the eleventh embodiment and the twelfth embodiment, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 is accepted after the display of the continuous striking operation notification image and before the display of the continuous striking operation start image. explained. By the way, it is conceivable that the player operates the operation button 22 even after the operation valid period has elapsed after the continuous striking operation start image is displayed.

Therefore, in the thirteenth embodiment, with reference to FIG. 32, a configuration will be described in which a continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed is received and the repeated hitting operation is reflected in the next production. .. In FIG. 32, the same reference numerals are given to the same processes as those described with reference to FIG.

<Step S2901>
In the continuous striking operation effect process, if it is determined that the operation is not within the valid period (S1509: No), in the following step S2901, it is determined whether or not the effect end image is being displayed. For example, the MPU 51 sets the effect end flag 512t on in step S1516 and turns off the effect end flag 512t in step S1515, whereby in step S2901, the effect end flag 512t is set in response to the effect end flag 512t. It is possible to determine whether or not the production end image is being displayed. Here, when it is determined that the effect end image is not being displayed (S2901: No), the process shifts to the step S1516 and the effect end image is displayed. Further, when it is determined that the effect end image is being displayed (S2901: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2902.

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

<Step S2903>
In step S2903, the post-mortem counter 512u is added one by one. As a result, the subsequent continuous hit counter 512u stores the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed in the continuous hit operation effect.

<Step S2904>
Further, in step S2904, the elapsed time counter 512v is added one by one. As a result, the elapsed time counter 512v stores the elapsed time after the operation valid period has elapsed in the continuous striking operation effect. The MPU 51 resets the elapsed time counter 512v to 0 in step S1515.

<Step S2905>
Then, in step S2905, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time counter 512v is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponding to the preset operable time. Here, when it is determined that the elapsed time counter 512v is less than the predetermined value (S2905: No), the continuous striking operation effect processing ends. As a result, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the post-continuous striking counter 512u is counted up from the elapse of the operation valid period to the elapse of the operable time. For example, the operable time is the time from when the continuous hitting end image is displayed until the display of the continuous hitting end image disappears, or from the display of the continuous hitting end image until the next variable display is executed. Time and so on.

Further, when it is determined that the elapsed time counter 512v is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (S2905: Yes), the process shifts to the step S1515, and the continuous hitting effect flag 512h, the reception start flag 512n, and the effect end flag 512t are turned off. At the same time as being set, the elapsed time counter 512v is reset to 0. In step S1515, the post-mortem counter 512u is not reset. As a result, the value of the subsequent continuous hit counter 512u is retained until the next time when the continuous hit operation effect process is executed.

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

<Steps S2907 to S2908>
In step S2907, the continuous hit counter 512k is added by 1, and in the subsequent step S2908, the subsequent continuous hit counter 512u is subtracted by 5. That is, in the steps S2907 to S2908, the process for adding the post-continuous hit counter 512u as the continuous hit counter 512k is repeatedly executed until the value of the post-continuous hit counter 512u becomes less than 5. In particular, in steps S2907 to S2908, the post-continuous hit counter 512u is reflected in the continuous hit counter 512k at a ratio of the post-continuous hit counter 512u: the continuous hit counter 512k = 5: 1. As a result, as a result, the value obtained by dividing the value of the post-mortem counter 512u by at least two or more predetermined values (here, “5”) is added as the continuous striking counter 512k. The conversion ratio between the subsequent continuous hit counter 512u and the continuous hit counter 512k is not limited to 5: 1 shown in the present embodiment. For example, it is conceivable that the conversion ratio between the post-striking counter 512u and the continuous striking counter 512k is 1: 1, 10: 1, or 10: 3. Then, after the execution of the step S2908, 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 512k is displayed.

As described above, in the continuous striking operation effect processing according to the thirteenth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player even after the operation valid period has elapsed in the previous continuous striking operation effect processing. In the next time, in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, the value of the post-continuous hitting counter 512u will be reflected in the effect. Therefore, the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player after the operation valid period has elapsed can be reflected in the production without wasting it. Further, as in the thirteenth embodiment, if the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the elapse of the valid period is reflected in the production at a rate lower than the number of operations of the operation button 22 within the valid period, the effect is achieved. While increasing the degree to which the operation of the operation button 22 within the period is reflected in the effect, the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player after the expiration of the valid period can be reflected in the effect without wasting it.

Further, a configuration in which the eleventh embodiment or the twelfth embodiment and the thirteenth embodiment are combined can be considered. That is, it is conceivable to count the pre-continuous striking counter 512q and the post-continuous striking counter 512u and reflect those values in the continuous striking counter 512k. In this case, it is conceivable that the pre-continuous hit counter 512q and the post-continuous hit counter 512u are also used as one counter. That is, it is conceivable that the number of operations of the operation button 22 before the display of the continuous hit operation start image and the number of operations of the operation button 22 after the expiration of the valid period are stored in the same counter, and the values are reflected in the continuous hit counter 512k. ..

In the thirteenth embodiment, similarly to the twelfth embodiment, the probability of adding the subsequent continuous hit counter 512u is lower than the probability of adding the continuous hit counter 512k as another embodiment. Conceivable. That is, the operation of the operation button 22 after the elapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the continuous striking operation effect processing is effective after the operation start instruction is notified during the next execution of the continuous striking operation effect processing. It is conceivable that the effect is reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation button 22 until the period elapses. As a result, while increasing the degree to which the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect after the notification of the operation start instruction, the operation of the operation button 22 performed by the player after the lapse of the operation valid period is also wasted. It can be reflected in the production without any need.

[14th Embodiment]
By the way, in the sixth embodiment and the eleventh embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment, the pre-continuous striking counter 512q or the post-continuous striking counter 512u is repeatedly striking at the timing when the display of the continuous striking operation start image is started. The case where the reflection on the counter 512k is started has been described. In this case, the continuous striking operation effect image changes between the time when the continuous striking operation start image is displayed and the time when the player operates the operation button 22, which may give the player a sense of discomfort.

Therefore, even after the display of the continuous striking operation start image, it is conceivable that the reflection of the pre-continuous striking counter 512q or the post-continuous striking counter 512u on the continuous striking counter 512k is not started until the operation button 22 is operated. In the 14th embodiment, with reference to FIG. 33, the operation button 22 is pressed even after the continuous striking operation start image is displayed in the continuous striking operation effect processing (see FIG. 24) according to the sixth embodiment. A configuration will be described in which the pre-continuous hitting counter 512q is not added to the continuous hitting counter 512k until the operation is performed. In FIG. 33, the same reference numerals are given to the same processes as those described with reference to FIG. 24. The continuous striking operation effect processing according to the eleventh to thirteenth embodiments may be performed in the same manner, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

<Step S3001>
As shown in FIG. 33, when it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is within the valid period (S1509: Yes), then it is determined in step S1510 whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is started. To. Then, in step S1510, when it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1510: Yes), the process shifts to the step S3001 and the operation of the operation button 22 has not been started (S1510: No). ), The continuous striking operation effect processing is completed. After that, in step S3001, when it is determined that the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is larger than 0, the process shifts to step S3002, and when it is determined that the pre-continuous hit counter 512q is 0, the process steps. Move to S1511.

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

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

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

Specifically, similarly to the eleventh embodiment and the eleventh embodiment, the MPU 51 is in the period from the display of the long press operation notification image to the display of the long press operation start image. The long press operation of the operation button 22 is accepted, and the long press operation is performed at a lower rate than the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the display of the long press operation start image to the elapse of the operation valid period. It is conceivable to reflect it in the above-mentioned production. For example, in the step S2405 in the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. 26, the long press counter 512 m (an example of the first count value) is added one by one, as in the eleventh embodiment. In step S2406, it is conceivable to subtract the pre-long press counter 512r (an example of the second count value) by 5. Further, the MPU 51 accepts the long press operation of the operation button 22 from the display of the long press operation notification image to the display of the long press operation start image, as in the twelfth embodiment. It is conceivable that the long press operation is reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the long press operation of the operation button 22 during the period from the display of the long press operation start image to the elapse of the operation valid period. For example, as in the twelfth embodiment, it is conceivable to add the value of the pre-long press counter 512r with a preset probability in the step S2402 in the long press operation effect process shown in FIG. Be done.

Further, it is considered that the MPU 51 accepts a long press operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed and reflects it at the next execution of the long press operation effect processing, as in the thirteenth embodiment. Be done. Specifically, the operation time of the long press operation of the operation button 22 after the lapse of the operation valid period is stored in the post-long press counter (not shown, an example of the second count value) provided in the RAM 512, and the next length is stored. It is reflected in the long press counter 512 m (an example of the first count value) when the press operation effect process is executed. As a result, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 performed after the long press operation start image is displayed and after the operation valid period has elapsed in the production without wasting it. Also in this case, the long press operation of the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed is reflected in the effect with a lower ratio or a lower probability than the long press operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period. It is possible that it will be done.

Further, as in the 14th embodiment, the MPU 51 has a pre-long-press counter 512r or a post-long-press counter from the time when the long-press operation start image is displayed until the operation button 22 is operated. It is conceivable that the value of is not reflected in the long press counter 512m. As a result, it is possible to prevent the long-press operation effect image from progressing after the operation start image is displayed and before the player operates the operation button 22.

Further, it is also conceivable that the post-striking continuous hitting counter 512u and the post-striking long press counter, which are added in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, are shared by one counter. In this case, it is possible to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 after the lapse of the operation valid period in either the continuous hit operation effect process or the long press operation effect process in the other effect. As a result, even if the same effect processing is not executed during the game of the player who operates the operation button 22 after the operation valid period has elapsed in either the continuous hit operation effect process or the long press operation effect process. When the other effect processing is executed, the operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected.

[Outline of Invention]
Hereinafter, the outline of the invention extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described. In addition, in order to understand the correspondence between each appendix and each embodiment, the description may be given with reference numerals for convenience, but the invention according to the appendix is limited to the specific configuration with the reference numerals. is not it. Further, it is also possible to select and arbitrarily combine each configuration and each processing function described below.

[Appendix A1]
Operation means (operation button 22) that can be operated by the player,
An operation detecting means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction by providing
With
The production execution means
A first operation receiving means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) and
A gaming machine characterized by including.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix A1, even when the player operates the operating means 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, the operation is performed. Can be reflected in the production.

[Appendix A3]
When the operation method is one operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation means is provided on the condition that the operation means is changed from the operation state to the non-operation 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, it 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 receiving 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 the above.

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. The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to 4, which accepts the operation of the operation 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 reception 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 the above.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix A6, the operation of the operation means performed before and after the notification of the operation start instruction can be reflected in the effect as 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) that can be operated by the player,
An operation detecting means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction by providing
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 use 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, the 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.

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 operation time of the operating means received by the operation receiving means and notifies the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to Appendix B1, wherein the operation time is later reflected in the effect.

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 operation time of the operating means received by the operation receiving means and notifies the operation start instruction. The gaming machine according to Appendix B7, which later reflects the operation time in the effect and reduces the frequency of addition of the operation time according to the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation start instruction.

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]
Only until the operation time of the operation means after the notification of the operation start instruction 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) that can be operated by the player,
An operation detecting means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction by providing
A state changing means (MPU51) that changes the detection result of 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 gaming 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 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 the 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) that can be operated by the player,
A vibrating means that vibrates the operating means and
An operation detecting means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction by providing
A first operation receiving means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) 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 vibrates when the control signal output from the main control device contains information on the occurrence of a jackpot, 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 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 operation means by the first operation receiving means, the operation reflecting means is driven to vibrate the operation means, and the operation start timing at which the operation means should be operated is set. 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) that can be operated by the player,
A vibrating means that vibrates the operating means and
An operation detecting means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction by providing
A first operation receiving means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) that receives an operation of the operating means after the notification of the operation start instruction, and
With
An operation reflecting means (MPU51) that notifies 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 (MPU51) 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) that can be operated by the player,
An operation detecting means (MPU51) 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 (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction by providing
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 reflection means
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 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, it is possible to make the player 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. 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. If the operation of the operation means is received by the operation reception means, the operation is reflected in the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification 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.

[Appendix G1]
Operation means (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player,
An operation receiving means (MPU51) that accepts the operation of the operating means, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period,
With
When the operation effect processing is executed, the effect executing means receives the operation means received by the operation receiving means between the time when the operation notification means is notified and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. Is reflected in the effect at a lower rate than the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. A game machine characterized by letting you do it.

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

[Appendix G2]
Further provided with a storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value,
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a continuous striking operation, depending on the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the elapse of the operation valid period. The first count value is added, and the first count value is reflected in the effect.
The second count value is added according to the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The gaming machine according to Appendix G1, wherein the second count value is reflected in the first count value at a predetermined ratio.

According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note G2, when the operation method is a continuous striking operation, the operation reception means is between the time when the operation notification means is notified and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means is lower than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that is reflected in the effect in proportion.

[Appendix G3]
Further provided with a storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value,
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a long press operation, the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means is set between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. The first count value is added accordingly, and the first count value is reflected in the effect.
The second count value is added according to the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The gaming machine according to Appendix G1, wherein the second count value is reflected in the first count value at a predetermined ratio.

According to the gaming machine according to the appendix G3, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation reception is received between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation means received by the means is more than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that is reflected in the effect at a low rate.

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

[Appendix G5]
The game according to Appendix G2 or G3, wherein the effect executing means adds a value obtained by dividing the second count value by a predetermined value larger than 1 to the first count value during the operation valid period. Machine.

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

[Appendix H1]
Operation means (operation button 22) that can be operated by the player,
An operation receiving means (MPU51) that accepts the operation of the operating means, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
The effect processing is an operation effect process in which the operation is reflected in the effect with a predetermined probability set by lottery when the operation means is operated according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means. After notifying the operation method, an operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period with a time difference, and
With
When the operation effect processing is executed, the effect executing means receives the operation means received by the operation receiving means between the time when the operation notification means is notified and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The predetermined probability at the time of operation of the operation means is received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. A gaming machine characterized in that it is lower than a predetermined probability.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix H1, the player mistakenly performed the operation before the notification of the operation start instruction while increasing the degree to which the operation of the operation means is reflected in the production after the notification of the operation start instruction. The operation of the operation means can also be reflected in the production without wasting it. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the player's motivation to play the game. Note that Appendix H1 is, for example, the content described in the twelfth embodiment.

[Appendix H2]
The effect executing means has a first reflection process for reflecting in the effect that the operation has been accepted when the operation means is operated, and a second reflection process for reflecting in the progress of the effect when the operation means is operated. The reflection process is executed, the first reflection process is executed according to the operation of the operation means, and the second reflection process is executed with the predetermined probability when the operation means is operated. The gaming machine described in Appendix H1.

As a result, the first reflection process is executed each time the operation of the operation means is accepted, so that the player can be given a sense of operation and the probability of execution of the second reflection process changes. Can be made to.

[Appendix H3]
It also has a storage unit that stores the count value.
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a continuous striking operation, depending on the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the elapse of the operation valid period. The count value is added and the count value is reflected in the effect.
The operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means is reflected in the count value with a predetermined probability between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The gaming machine according to Appendix H1 or H2.

According to the gaming machine according to the appendix H2, when the operation method is a continuous hit operation, the operation reception means is between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means is lower than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that is reflected in the production with a probability.

[Appendix H4]
It also has a storage unit that stores the count value.
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a long press operation, the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means is set between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. The count value is added accordingly, and the count value is reflected in the effect.
The operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means is reflected in the count value with a predetermined probability between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The gaming machine according to Appendix H1 or H2.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix H3, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation reception is received between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The operation of the operation means received by the means is more than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that is reflected in the effect with a low probability.

[Appendix H5]
The effect executing means is
Whether or not the count value is counted for each operation of the operation means based on a predetermined normal table from the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means until the operation valid period elapses. Judging,
From the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means until the operation start instruction is notified, the probability when there is a count is based on an exception table predetermined so as to be lower than the normal table. The gaming machine according to Appendix H3 or H4, which determines whether or not the count value is counted for each operation of the operating means.

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

[Appendix I1]
Operation means (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player,
An operation receiving means (MPU51) that accepts the operation of the operating means, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period,
With
When the operation effect processing is executed, the effect execution means performs the next operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process. A gaming machine characterized in that it is reflected in the above-mentioned production during the execution of.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix I1, the operation of the operation means performed after the operation validity period has elapsed can be reflected in the effect without wasting it. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the player's motivation to play the game. Note that Appendix I1 is, for example, the content described in the thirteenth embodiment.

[Appendix I2]
The effect executing means receives the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process by the operation notification means during the next execution of the operation effect process. Addendum I1 is characterized in that the operation is reflected in the effect at a lower rate than the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means from the notification of the operation start instruction to the elapse of the operation valid period. The game machine described.

[Appendix I3]
Further provided with a storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value,
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a continuous striking operation, depending on the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the elapse of the operation valid period. The first count value is added, and the first count value is reflected in the effect.
The second count value is added according to the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation receiving means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process, and the second count value is predetermined. The gaming machine according to Appendix I2, which is reflected in the first count value by a ratio.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix I3, when the operation method is a continuous striking operation, the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect processing is performed. It is lower than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses during the execution of the next operation effect processing. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that is reflected in the effect in proportion.

[Appendix I4]
Further provided with a storage unit for storing the first count value and the second count value,
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a long press operation, the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means is set between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. The first count value is added accordingly, and the first count value is reflected in the effect.
The second count value is added according to the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation method is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. The gaming machine according to Appendix J2, wherein the second count value is reflected in the first count value at a predetermined ratio.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix I4, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect processing is performed. , More than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the elapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the next operation effect processing. It is possible to easily realize a configuration that is reflected in the effect at a low rate.

[Appendix I5]
The effect executing means subtracts the second count value by a predetermined subtraction value every time a predetermined period elapses in the operation valid period, and adds the first count value smaller than the subtraction value. The gaming machine according to Appendix I3 or I4, which adds values one by one.

[Appendix I6]
The game according to Appendix I3 or I4, wherein the effect executing means adds a value obtained by dividing the second count value by a predetermined value larger than 1 to the first count value during the operation valid period. Machine.

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

[Appendix I7]
The effect executing means receives the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process by the operation notification means during the next execution of the operation effect process. The gaming machine according to Appendix I1, which is reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified and the time when the operation valid period elapses.

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix I7, while increasing the degree to which the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation start instruction is reflected in the production, the player performs the operation means after the lapse of the operation valid period. The operation can be reflected in the production without wasting it.

[Appendix I8]
It also has a storage unit that stores the count value.
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a continuous striking operation, depending on the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the elapse of the operation valid period. The count value is added and the count value is reflected in the effect.
The gaming machine according to Appendix I7, which reflects the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means in the count value with a predetermined probability after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process. ..

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix I8, when the operation method is a continuous striking operation, the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect processing is performed. It is easy to configure the operation to be reflected in the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. Can be realized.

[Appendix I9]
It also has a storage unit that stores the count value.
The effect executing means is
When the operation method is a long press operation, the operation time of the operation means received by the operation reception means is set between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. The count value is added accordingly, and the count value is reflected in the effect.
The gaming machine according to Appendix I7, which reflects the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means in the count value with a predetermined probability after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process. ..

According to the gaming machine according to Appendix I9, when the operation method is a long press operation, the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect processing is performed. A configuration that reflects the operation start instruction in the effect with a lower probability than the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means between the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means and the time when the operation valid period elapses. It can be easily realized.

[Appendix I10]
The effect executing means is
Whether or not the count value is counted for each operation of the operation means based on a predetermined normal table from the time when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notification means until the operation valid period elapses. Judging,
After the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process, in each operation of the operation means based on an exception table predetermined so that the probability of having a count is lower than that of the normal table. The gaming machine according to Appendix I8 or I9, which determines whether or not the count value is reflected.

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

[Appendix J1]
Operation means (operation button 22) that can be operated by the player,
An operation receiving means (MPU51) that accepts the operation of the operating means, and
The main control means (main control device 4) that executes the main control of the game, and
An effect executing means (MPU51) that executes an effect process based on a control command output from the main control means, and
When an operation effect process for reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect according to a predetermined operation method within the operation valid period by the effect execution means is executed as the effect process, there is a time difference after notifying the operation method. An operation notification means (MPU51) for notifying an operation start instruction indicating the start of the operation valid period,
With
When the operation effect processing is executed, the effect executing means receives the operation means received by the operation receiving means between the time when the operation notification means is notified and the time when the operation start instruction is notified. And at least one of the operations of the operation means received by the operation receiving means after the lapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect processing, in response to the operation of the operation means within the operation valid period. A game machine characterized by being reflected in the above-mentioned production.

According to the gaming machine according to the appendix J1, the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means and the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means between the notification of the operation method by the operation notification means and the notification of the operation start instruction. Since the operation of the operation means received by the operation receiving means after the elapse of the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect process is not reflected in the effect until the operation of the operation means is performed within the operation valid period. A configuration that does not make the player feel uncomfortable is realized. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the player's motivation to play the game. Note that Appendix J1 is, for example, the content described in the fourteenth embodiment.

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 that can be operated by the player,
An operation receiving means that detects the presence or absence of an operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals, and
The main control means that executes the main control of the game,
Control is performed based on the control signal output from the main control means, and when the operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation is received, the operation effect of reflecting the operation of the operation means in the effect is executed. Directing execution means 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 for reflecting 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 operation notifying 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,
Including
In the second operation receiving means, when the predetermined operation is an intermittent operation of the operating means within the operation valid period, at least the operating means is changed from the operating state to the non-operating state. In some cases, the operation of the operating means is reflected in the production.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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