JP2021102111A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing player's motivation to play a game by increasing a degree of attention to the game and amusement of the game.SOLUTION: A game machine 10 includes: a movable accessory member 39 operable in between at least two states; an opening/closing detection part 38 capable of detecting an opening/closing state of a front door 11; performance execution means 51 for operating the movable accessory member 39 under specific conditions in performance processing executed based on a result determined by main control means 4; and restoration processing means 51 for executing restoration processing for restoring the movable accessory member 39 to a predetermined standby state after power is turned on. The restoration processing means 51 executes the restoration processing when a closed state of the front door 11 is detected by the opening/closing detection part 38 after power is turned on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

In general, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, an accessory effect operation of moving a movable member, which is also called an accessory, may be executed as an effect during the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-223353

By the way, as a gaming machine, it is important to raise the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the motivation of the player 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 includes a main control means for determining the presence or absence of a transition to a specific gaming state in each game, a movable accessory member that can operate between at least two states, and the movable accessory member. Specific conditions in the front door that is supported and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine, the open / close detection unit that can detect the open / closed state of the front door, and the effect processing executed based on the determination result by the main control means. An effect executing means capable of executing the accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member, and a return processing means for executing a return process for returning the movable accessory member to a predetermined standby state after the power is turned on. Be prepared. Then, the return processing means executes the return process when the closed state of the front door is detected by the open / close detection unit after the power is turned on.

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 gaming machine. A development view showing the configuration of a gaming machine. A development view showing the configuration of a gaming machine. Front view of the game board of the game machine. Front view of the game board of the game machine. A block diagram showing a system configuration of a gaming machine. A block diagram showing a system configuration of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the operation example of the main control device of a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the table information used in a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start-up process of the main control device executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interrupt process executed by a game machine. A flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the start winning process executed by the gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the main processing executed by the gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start-up process of the voice lamp control device executed in a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the 1st initial processing executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interrupt process executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of operation detection processing executed in a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination processing executed in a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command judgment processing executed in a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the table information used in a game machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a one-shot operation effect processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation effect processing executed by a game machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a long press operation effect processing executed on a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the effect displayed on the symbol display part of a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the 2nd initial processing executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interrupt process executed by a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the table information used in a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interrupt process executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the character production control processing executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interrupt process executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of opening / closing detection processing executed in a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the 3rd initial processing executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of opening / closing detection processing executed in a game machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a one-shot operation effect processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous hit operation effect processing executed by a game machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a long press operation effect processing executed on a gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect selection process executed by the gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect selection process executed by the gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the table information used in a game 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 gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20.

[Outline configuration of gaming machine 10]
Here, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the gaming machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are development views of the gaming machine 10, and FIGS. 4A and 4B are front views of the gaming board 31 of the gaming 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 gaming machine 10 is a pachinko gaming machine provided with a front door 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 gaming 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 door 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine main body including the outer frame 14 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the outer frame 14. The main body of the gaming machine is not limited to the outer frame 14, and may be any member as long as the front door 11 is opened and closed. The housing (outer box) of the body-type gaming machine corresponds to the gaming machine body. Further, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed with respect to the front door 11 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the front door 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.

Further, the gaming machine 10 is provided with an open / close detection unit 38 (see FIG. 5A) for detecting the open / closed state of the front door 11, and the input / output I / F 52 of the voice lamp control device 5 described later is electrically connected. It is connected to the. As a result, the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5, which will be described later, can detect the open / closed state of the front door 11 by using the open / close detection unit 38. The open / close detection unit 38 is, for example, an optical sensor or a contact type sensor, and is attached to a front door 11 or an inner frame 12.

[Structure of front door 11]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front door 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 game machine 10, a basic game is performed by firing a game ball from the game ball launch mechanism 32, which will be described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 21 by the player. In the gaming machine 10, when the firing 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. 5A) 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. 19 to 21) 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 gaming 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 door 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. 19 to 21) 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 arranges the stored game balls in a row. It is used to guide the game ball launching mechanism 32 in an aligned state. 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 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 game 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 door 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 door 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 by lighting mode such as lighting or blinking. Specifically, the illumination unit 27 has a light source capable of lighting in a plurality of colors such as white, blue, green, and red, and is reproduced from the speaker 26 by the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5. The lighting mode is controlled so as to change to each color in synchronization with the music.

[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 gaming 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 FIGS. 4A and 4B, 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, and an out port. 318, a variable display unit 34, a magnetic sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, a main display unit 37, and a movable accessory member 39 are provided.

The inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 are transport paths for sending the game ball 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 game machine 10, the ball game is performed by the game ball falling from the upper part of the game board 31. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails for dispersing or adjusting the falling direction of the game balls on the game board 31, and is also provided with an accessory such as a windmill.

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

Returning to the description of FIGS. 4A and 4B, openings penetrating the game board 31 in the front-rear direction are formed in the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the out opening 318. Has been done. 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. 5A) 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. 5A) 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 gaming 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 jackpot lottery result (determination result of presence / absence of transition to the specific gaming state) by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub control unit 332, and the sub control unit 332 displays the variable display unit 34 according to the lottery result. Control.

Further, in the gaming 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 gaming 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 ball number N is held. 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 the probability variation jackpot are arranged in one line (for example, "333" or "777"). ) Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "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 31. 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 31. 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 game machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the gaming state of the gaming 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 314 and the lower operating port 315, 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 by triggering the winning of the through gate 317, and the symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed.

The movable accessory member 39 is a decorative member that can operate in a predetermined manner in the gaming machine 10 and is also generally referred to as an “accessory”. For example, the movable accessory member 39 is controlled to operate in an effect for showing the result of a big hit lottery. In particular, the movable accessory member 39 is often controlled to operate when there is a high probability that the result of the jackpot lottery will be won. In the present embodiment, the movable accessory member 39 has a predetermined standby state (see FIG. 4A) located above the symbol display unit 341 and a post-operation state (see FIG. 4A) in which the movable accessory member 39 has moved from the standby state to a specific position below. It is possible to move to and from (see FIG. 4B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the gaming machine 10 detects that the motor 39a that supplies the driving force to the movable accessory member 39 and the movable accessory member 39 have returned to the standby state. It has a return detection unit 39b of. The motor 39a is a stepping motor, a DC motor, or the like, and the return detection unit 39b is an optical sensor, a contact type sensor, or the like. The movable accessory member 39 and the motor 39a are connected via a drive transmission mechanism such as a drive gear (not shown).

The drive transmission mechanism moves the movable accessory member 39 downward from the standby state to the post-operation state in response to the clockwise rotation of the motor 39a (hereinafter referred to as “forward rotation”), and the motor 39a The movable accessory member 39 is moved upward from the post-operation state to the standby state in response to the counterclockwise rotation (hereinafter, referred to as “reverse rotation”). In the following, the transition operation from the standby state to the post-operation state may be referred to as a bonus effect operation, and the transition operation from the post-operation state to the standby state may be referred to as a bonus return operation. Further, a state between the standby state and the post-operation state may be referred to as an operating state.

As the drive transmission mechanism, for example, a well-known mechanism such as a rack and pinion, a belt drive mechanism, or a link mechanism may be appropriately adopted, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted here. Further, the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is not limited to the operation in the vertical direction, and may be an arbitrary operation such as an operation in the left-right direction or a rotation operation about a predetermined rotation axis.

Further, the drive transmission mechanism is provided with an overload prevention member such as a torque limiter that spins (free rotation) when a torque equal to or higher than a predetermined value is applied to the drive input system of the motor 39a. Then, as will be described later, in the accessory effect operation, the forward rotation of the motor 39a is executed for a time sufficiently longer than the time required to transition from the standby state to the post-operation state, and the accessory return operation is performed. Then, the reverse rotation of the motor 39a is executed for a time sufficiently longer than the time required for transitioning from the post-operation state to the standby state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the gaming machine 10 includes a motor driver 39c to which the motor 39a and the return detection unit 39b are connected. The motor driver 39c is connected to the input / output I / F 52 of the voice lamp control device 5. Then, the motor driver 39c controls the motor 39a according to the control instruction from the voice lamp control device 5. Further, the motor driver 39c can acquire the detection result by the return detection unit 39b and transmit it to the voice lamp control device 5. The motor 39a and the return detection unit 39b may be directly connected to the input / output I / F 52 of the voice lamp control device 5 and controlled by the voice lamp control device 5.

By the way, in the recent gaming machine 10, due to the increase in size and complexity of the movable accessory member 39, the movable accessory member 39 is liable to malfunction due to the vibration or impact acting on the gaming machine 10. For example, when a plurality of movable accessory members 39 are provided, when the plurality of movable accessory members 39 are operating at the same time, for example, the player repeatedly hits the operation button 22 or hits the gaming machine 10. When an act or the like is performed, each of the movable accessory members 39 swings in an unexpected range and interferes with each other, and a defect is likely to occur in the movable accessory member 39. In this way, if a defect occurs in the movable accessory member 39, the movable accessory member 39 cannot be operated in various effect processes executed by the gaming machine 10, and the attention and interest of the player is reduced. There is a risk. Further, when a defect occurs in the movable accessory member 39, the front door 11 is opened by the staff of the game hall, the power of the game machine 10 is turned off / on, and the defect of the movable accessory member 39 is resolved. Will be planned. However, when the defect of the movable accessory member 39 is resolved and the front door 11 is closed, the defect of the movable accessory member 39 may occur again due to the impact when the front door 11 is closed. Therefore, after a defect occurs in the movable accessory member 39 for some reason, even if the defect is resolved, a situation in which the defect occurs again when the front door 11 is closed after that occurs repeatedly, and the movable accessory member 39 becomes a movable accessory. It may take time to restore the material member 39.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment and other embodiments described later, measures are taken to suppress the occurrence of obstacles related to the movable accessory member 39 and to deal with the occurrence of obstacles related to the movable accessory member 39. Is given.

[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. 5A). 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 gaming machine 10 is connected to a predetermined voltage level, and supplies the electric power to various control devices and various driving means provided in the gaming machine 10. To do.

[System configuration of gaming machine 10]
Next, the system configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B.

[Main control unit 331]
The main control unit 331 includes a main control device 4 (an example of a main control means) that executes main control of the game in the gaming 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 control signals 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. 9), 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 gaming 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 gaming 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 disconnection 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 gaming 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 gaming machine 10, as a special reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "02", a plurality of types of special reach having different characters, stories, operation methods, etc. are prepared, and one of the specials selected from them is prepared. Reach is performed. Specifically, the special reach includes a single-shot operation effect that requires a single-shot operation of the operation button 22, a continuous-stroke operation effect that requires a continuous-stroke 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 gaming machine 10, a plurality of types of super reach having different characters, stories, and the like are prepared as super reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "03", and one of the super reach selected from the super reach is executed. To. Specifically, 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 gaming 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, and lights and blinks the illumination unit 27. Let me.

Therefore, in the gaming 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 gaming 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. 5A, the sub control unit 332 includes a voice lamp control device 5 and a display control device 6. The voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 are mounted on individual or the same control boards provided in the sub control unit 332.

[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. In addition, the ROM 511 also stores information such as voice or lamp lighting patterns used in various effects. 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. For example, the MPU 51 reflects the operation of the operation button 22 within the preset operation validity period in the effect display based on the result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery by the MPU 41. Judge whether or not such is executed. Further, the MPU 51 executes one or a plurality of operation effects determined to be executed based on the result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery by the MPU 41. Here, the MPU 51 is an example of an effect determining means and an 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. For example, it is conceivable that the sub control unit 332 includes one MPU, and the MPU executes the same processing as the MPU 51 and MPU 61 of the voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 in parallel by time division processing or the like.

Further, a speaker 26, an illumination unit 27, and a motor driver 39c 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. Further, the MPU 51 can control the motor 39a via the motor driver 39c to operate the movable accessory member 39, acquire the detection result by the return detection unit 39b, and the movable accessory member 39 waits. It is possible to determine whether or not the state has been restored.

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. As shown in FIG. 5B, the ROM 511 contains various table information such as a variable type table 511a, an effect type table 511b, a single-shot operation table 511c, a continuous hit operation table 511d, a long press operation table 511e, and an accessory effect table 511f. Is stored. 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. As shown in FIG. 5B, the RAM 512 has 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, and a single-shot effect. Flag 512g, continuous hitting effect flag 512h, long press effect flag 512i, continuous hitting counter 512k, long press counter 512m, reception start flag 512n, character effect effect counter 512o, effect type counter 512p, door opening flag 512q, return operation flag 512s, initial Counter 512t, accessory abnormality counter 512u, accessory stop flag 512v, accessory abnormality flag 512w, error notification flag 512x, accessory production flag 512y, timing counter 512z, accessory stop flag 512A, power off flag 512B, power off processing The middle flag 512C, the first variable region 512D to the fourth variable region 512G, the lighting effect flag 512H, and the like are stored. These various flags and counters are used in various processes executed by the MPU 51. Further, not all flags and counters need to be used in each embodiment, and each flag and each counter may be used as needed in the embodiment.

[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 types of 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 lending device 100 is installed in the island facility in the same manner as the gaming 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 door 11 of the gaming machine 10. It is possible to pay out a considerable number of game 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 having an IC chip built-in. 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 whose ON / OFF is switched at a preset cycle (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, one gaming ball is launched toward the gaming 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 gaming machine 10 and a RAM erasing switch 92 operated when the gaming machine 10 is returned to the initial state. Hereinafter, turning on the power of the gaming machine 10 in the present specification means that the power switch 91 can be switched from OFF to ON. The gaming machine 10 is initialized when the power switch 91 is operated and the power is turned on while the RAM erasing 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 gaming 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 gaming machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply equipment is cut off, various control devices can be driven by the power discharged from the secondary battery for a predetermined period of time.

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 14. Specifically, in the gaming 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.

[NMI interrupt processing of main controller 4]
The NMI interrupt process is executed when the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal is transmitted from the power control device 9 to the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, and the payout control device as described above. It is output to 7 and so on. As a result, the MPU 41 interrupts the control during execution and executes the NMI interrupt process. In the NMI interrupt process, power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 412 when the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off. The power failure occurrence information includes, for example, a RAM determination value calculated as a checksum value based on the value of each address stored in the RAM 412. The MPU 41 clears the power failure occurrence information when it receives a recovery signal output from the power control device 9 when the power is restored. Therefore, the MPU 41 can determine whether or not the power supply is cut off depending on the presence or absence of the power supply cutoff occurrence information.

[Start-up process of main controller 4]
With reference to FIG. 8, a start-up process executed by the MPU 41 in the main control device 4 when the power is turned on to the main control device 4 will be described.

<Step S601>
First, in step S601, the initial operation process associated with the power-on is executed. For example, the initial operation process includes a process of setting a predetermined value in the stack pointer, a process of setting a predetermined initial value in each address of the RAM 412, and the like.

<Step S602>
Next, in step S602, the process waits until the waiting time required for the peripheral control devices such as the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 to shift to the operable state elapses. For example, the waiting time is 1 second.

<Step S603>
Then, when the standby time elapses, in the subsequent step S603, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 92 provided in the power control device 9 is turned on, and if it is turned on (S603: Yes), the process is performed. The process proceeds to step S631. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 92 is not turned on (S603: No), the process proceeds to step S604.

<Step S604>
In step S604, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 412. As described above, the power failure occurrence information is information stored in the RAM 412 when the NMI interrupt process is normally executed when the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off, and is stored in the RAM 412, for example. Includes a RAM determination value calculated as a checksum value based on the address value. Here, if the power failure occurrence information is stored (S604: Yes), the process proceeds to step S605, and if the power failure generation information is not stored (S604: No), the process proceeds to step S631. Transition.

<Step S605>
By the way, for example, if the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned off before the NMI interrupt process is normally executed, or if the power failure occurrence information normally stored in the RAM 412 is corrupted, the RAM 412 is used. The correct RAM determination value may not be stored. Therefore, in the following step S605, the RAM determination value is calculated from the value of each address stored in the current RAM 412. The power failure occurrence information is not used for calculating the RAM determination value. Here, when the power off occurrence information is normally stored in the RAM 412 when the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off, the RAM determination value of the power outage occurrence information stored in the RAM 412 and the RAM determination value in step S605 are performed. It should match the calculated RAM determination value.

<Step S606>
In step S606, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value of the power failure occurrence information stored in the RAM 412 and the RAM determination value calculated in step S605 match. Here, if it is determined that they match (S606: Yes), it is determined that the data in the RAM 412 has not been destroyed, and the process proceeds to step S607. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match (S606: No), the data stored in the RAM 412 may not be normal, so the process proceeds to step S631. Instead of collating the RAM determination value, it may be determined whether or not the keyword written at the specific address in the RAM 412 is correctly stored.

<Step S607>
When the RAM determination value of the power failure occurrence information stored in the RAM 412 and the RAM determination value calculated in step S605 match, the data in the RAM 412 remains at the time of power interruption. Therefore, in step S607, the power failure occurrence information stored in the RAM 412 is cleared, and other data is retained as it is.

<Step S608>
In step S608, a return command for returning the payout control device 7 of the peripheral control unit 140 to the gaming state when the power is cut off is transmitted to the payout control device 7. As a result, the payout control device 7 of the peripheral control unit 140 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started in response to the reception of the return command.

<Step S609>
In step S609, a jackpot return process for returning the open / closed state of the variable winning opening 316 to the state when the power is cut off is executed. Specifically, as will be described later, it is determined whether or not the flag of the open / close execution mode set to be turned on when the result of the jackpot lottery is won is turned on. Then, when the flag of the open / close execution mode is off, the variable winning opening 316 is closed. On the other hand, when the flag of the open / close execution mode is on, it is determined whether or not the variable winning opening 316 is the opening timing to be opened, and when it is the opening timing, the variable winning opening 316 is opened. For example, the RAM 412 is provided with an open flag indicating the open timing, and the MPU 41 sets the open flag on at the open timing and turns off the open flag at the timing when the variable winning opening 316 is closed. Set. Thereby, the MPU 41 can determine whether or not the variable winning opening 316 should be opened based on the opening flag.

<Step S610>
In step S610, an effect permission command for permitting the sound lamp control device 5 to execute the effect is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5. When the effect permission command is received in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 is in a state where various effects can be executed while holding the data stored in the RAM 512.

<Step S631>
On the other hand, in step S631, an initialization command for initializing the payout control device 7 is transmitted to the payout control device 7. When the payout control device 7 receives the initialization command, the MPU 71 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 712, sets an initial value, and can start payout control of the game ball.

<Step S632>
Then, in step S632, after the initialization process of clearing the value of each address of the RAM 412 and setting the initial value at each address is executed, the process shifts to step S609. For example, when the data in the RAM 412 is initialized when the power is turned on, such as when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on with the RAM erase switch 92 pressed. As a result, the RAM erase switch 92 is pressed (S603: Yes) when the start-up process is executed, and the RAM 412 initialization process (S632) is executed. Similarly, when the power supply cutoff occurrence information is not set (S604: No) or when it is determined that the RAM determination values (checksum value, etc.) do not match (S606: No), the initial RAM 412 is also set. The conversion process (S632) is executed.

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

Here, FIG. 9 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, after the start-up process is completed.

<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. Then, 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>
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 set to 0. Clear to.

<Steps S704 to S705>
After that, in step S704, a start winning process (see FIG. 10) 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 performed. End the process.

In the launch control process, when 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, the launch of the game ball is launched. This is the process to enable it. 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. 10, 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. 9) 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, it is determined whether or not the prize detection information is present in the RAM 412, and if there is the prize detection information, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 7.

<Step S902>
Next, in step S902, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation 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 fluctuation 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. 9). 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, the normal mode, and the like. The RAM 412 is provided with flags corresponding to each of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the low probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the normal mode, and in step S905, one or a plurality of flags corresponding to the modes after the transition. Flag is set to on and other flags are set to off. Specifically, the open / close execution mode flag is set to on when the result of the jackpot lottery is a win. 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, when the game ball passes through the through gate 317, the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the 7-segment display on one side of the main display unit 37 has a symbol. The variable display is implemented. 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. 12 to 22.

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. In this case, various commands are input from the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 to the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5, so that the reproduced voice from the speaker 26 by the MPU 51 and the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 are controlled. It will be. Further, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 also executes control processing of the speaker 26 and the illumination unit 27, but in the present embodiment, the start-up process and the operation button 22 executed by the voice lamp control device 5 are related. The processing will be described, and the description of other processing will be omitted.

[Start-up process of voice lamp control device 5]
First, the start-up process executed by the MPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. The start-up process is executed by the MPU 51 when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on and the power is supplied to the voice lamp control device 5.

<Step S101>
In step S101, the initial setting process associated with turning on the power is executed. Specifically, in the initial setting process, for example, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer.

<Step S102>
In step S102, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff process (S1082) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14) described later is being executed. In the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 14) described later, the MPU 51 sets the power off processing flag 512C to ON at the start of the power off processing (S1081), and turns on the power off processing at the end of the power off processing. The middle flag 512C is set to off (S1083). As a result, the MPU 51 determines in step S102 that the power off processing is being executed when the power off processing flag 512C is on. Then, when the power off processing flag 512C is on (S102: Yes), the process proceeds to step S104, and when the power off processing flag 512C is off (S102: No), the process is performed. The process proceeds to step S103.

<Step S103>
In step S103, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 512 is destroyed. For example, the data of "55AAh" is written as a keyword in the specific area of the RAM 512 by the process of step S106 described later. Then, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the specific area matches "55AAh", and if they match, the data in the RAM 512 is not destroyed, and if they do not match, the data in the RAM 512 is destroyed. It is judged that there is. Then, if the data in the RAM 512 is destroyed (S103: Yes), the process proceeds to step S104, and if the data in the RAM 512 is not destroyed (S103: No), the process proceeds to step S107.

<Step S104>
In step S104, a RAM check process for checking a storage area in a part or the entire range of the RAM 512 is executed. Specifically, "0FFh" is written for each byte, and then it is read for each byte to determine whether or not it is "0FFh", and if it is "0FFh", it is determined to be normal. To. Similarly, the writing process and the confirmation process for each byte are performed in the order of "55h", "0AAh", and "00h" after "0FFh". Then, when the read / write check of the RAM 512 is completed, the storage area is reset to an initial value such as 0.

<Step S105>
In step S105, if the check in step S104 determines that the RAM 512 is normal (S105: Yes), the process shifts to step S106, and if it is determined that the RAM 512 is not normal (S105: No), the process Goes to step S151.

<Step S151>
In step S151, an abnormality in the RAM 512 is notified, and the process waits until the power is cut off. For example, the abnormality of the RAM 512 is notified by a lighting mode such as blinking red in the illumination unit 27. The speaker 26 may be notified by voice, or an error message may be displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

<Step S106>
In step S106, the data used in the RAM check process in step S103 is set. Specifically, a keyword such as "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 512. As a result, when the start-up process is executed next time, it is determined in step S103 whether or not the data in the RAM 512 is destroyed by using the keyword stored in the specific area. Become.

<Step S107>
In step S107, it is determined whether or not the power off flag 512B, which is set to be on when the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off, is set to on. Specifically, the MPU 51 sets the power cutoff flag 512B to ON when it receives a power failure signal output from the power supply control device 9 when the power is cut off. Although not shown, the MPU 51 sets the power cutoff flag 512B to off when it receives a recovery signal output from the power supply control device 9 at the time of power recovery. Here, when the power-off flag 512B is set to ON (S107: Yes), the process proceeds to step S108, and when the power-off flag 512B is set to OFF (S107: No). , The process proceeds to step S109.

<Step S108>
In step S108, the work area of the RAM 512 is cleared in order to initialize each process in the voice lamp control device 5. That is, when the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off, the RAM 512 is reset.

<Step S109>
In step S109, a preset initial value is set in the work area of the RAM 512. The work area of the RAM 512 is an area other than the area where the commands and the like received from the main control device 4 are stored, and the commands and the like stored in the RAM 512 are held.

<Step S110>
In step S110, the first initial process for returning the movable accessory member 39 to the standby state is executed. Here, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the first initial processing.

[First initial processing of audio lamp control device 5]
Here, an example of the first initial processing will be described with reference to FIG. The first initial process is not limited to being executed as the start-up process, but may be executed as another embodiment, for example, in the first timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14) after the power is turned on. ..

<Step S201>
In step S201, it is determined whether or not the front door 11 is open. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines the current open / closed state of the front door 11 by using the open / close detection unit 38. Here, if it is determined that the front door 11 is open (S201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S211 and if it is determined that the front door 11 is closed (S201: No), the process Goes to step S202.

<Step S211>
In step S211 the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is prohibited. That is, when the movable accessory member 39 is in operation, the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is stopped. In other words, the MPU 51 prohibits the operation of the movable accessory member 39 when the front door 11 is opened. Here, the MPU 51 when executing the prohibition process is an example of the second operation prohibition means. As a result, there are problems such as step-out of the motor 39a and misalignment of the movable accessory member 39, which may occur due to the operation of the movable accessory member 39 in an unstable state in which the front door 11 is opened. Is prevented. The accessory return operation is executed in step S211 so that the front door 11 is closed with the movable accessory member 39 returned to the standby state, and the movable accessory member when the front door 11 is closed. The occurrence of defects related to 39 may be suppressed.

<Step S202>
In step S202, it is determined whether or not the return operation flag 512s, which is set to be on at the start of the accessory return operation and is set to off when the movable accessory member 39 normally returns to the standby state, is on. To. That is, it is determined whether or not the accessory return operation has already started. Here, when it is determined that the return operation flag 512s is on (S202: Yes), the process proceeds to step S205, and when it is determined that the return operation flag 512s is off (S202: No), the process Moves to step S203.

<Step S203>
In step S203, a message indicating that the accessory return operation is being executed is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. For example, the message "Returning the character is in progress" is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize that the character return operation is being executed.

<Step S204>
In step S204, the accessory return operation is started. Specifically, a control signal is transmitted to the motor drive 39c to start the forward rotation of the motor 39a for driving the movable accessory member 39. As a result, the movable accessory member 39 is displaced toward the standby state.

Further, in step S204, the MPU 51 sets the return operation flag 512s to ON, and sets the initial counter 512t to a predetermined value set in advance. Specifically, the predetermined value is a value corresponding to a specific movement amount larger than a predetermined movement amount as the movement amount required to return the movable accessory member 39 to the standby state in the accessory return operation. .. For example, when the motor 39a is a DC motor, the predetermined value is a time sufficiently longer than the time required for returning the movable accessory member 39 to the standby state, and is, for example, twice the required time for returning. Or, it is a value corresponding to about three times the time. When the motor 39a is a stepping motor, the predetermined value is a number of steps sufficiently larger than the number of steps required for returning the movable accessory member 39 to the standby state, for example, the number of steps required for returning. The number of steps is about twice or three times that of.

<Step S205>
In step S205, the value of the initial counter 512t is subtracted by a preset value in order to count the required return time or the number of required return steps in which the accessory return operation started in step S204 is executed.

<Step S206>
In step S206, it is determined whether or not the initial counter 512t is 0. That is, it is determined whether or not the accessory return operation is executed by the return required time or the return required number of steps. Here, when it is determined that the initial counter 512t is 0 (S206: Yes), the process proceeds to step S207, and when it is determined that the initial counter 512t is not 0 (S206: No), the process proceeds to the step. Move to S201.

<Step S207>
In step S207, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory member 39 has returned to the standby state according to the detection result of the return detection unit 39b. Here, when it is determined that the movable accessory member 39 has returned to the standby state (S207: Yes), the process proceeds to step S208, and the movable accessory member 39 has not returned to the standby state. If it is determined (S207: No), the process proceeds to step S271.

<Steps S208 to S209>
In step S208, the display of the message indicating that the character return operation started in step S203 is being executed is completed, and in step S209, the return operation flag 512s is set to off, and the character abnormality counter 512u Is cleared, and the first initial processing is completed.

<Step S271>
In step S271, the accessory abnormality counter 512u used for counting the number of times that the movable accessory member 39 has not returned to the standby state due to the accessory return operation when the initial value at the time of turning on the power is 0 is incremented by 1. ..

<Step S272>
In step S272, it is determined whether or not an accessory abnormality has occurred. Specifically, when the value of the accessory abnormality counter 512u reaches the preset number of times "3", that is, the movable accessory member 39 returns to the standby state even if the return process is executed three times. If this is not done, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. Here, if it is determined that no accessory abnormality has occurred (S272: No), the process proceeds to step S273, and if it is determined that an accessory abnormality has occurred (S272: Yes), the process is stepped. Move to S274. The MPU 51 for determining the presence or absence of an abnormality in the movable accessory member is an example of the abnormality determining means.

In the present embodiment, even if the accessory return operation is executed three times, the movable accessory member 39 does not return to the standby state, that is, the value of the accessory abnormality counter 512u is a predetermined value set in advance. A case where it is determined that the character is abnormal when the value of "3" is reached will be described. On the other hand, if the movable accessory member 39 does not return to the standby state even if the accessory return operation is executed once, it may be determined that the accessory is abnormal.

<Step S273>
In step S273, the return operation flag 512s is set to off, and the process returns to step S201. It should be noted that the accessory abnormality counter 512u is not cleared here. As a result, the movable accessory member 39 does not normally return to the standby state (S207: No), and the first initial process is performed until the accessory abnormality counter 512u reaches “3” (S272: No). Will be executed repeatedly.

<Step S274>
In step S274, the accessory abnormality is notified by displaying the accessory abnormality detection message on the symbol display unit 341, and the first initial processing is completed. The display of the message indicating that the character return operation is being executed is terminated. Further, in step S274, the accessory abnormality counter is reset to 0, and the return operation flag 512s is reset to off. It should be noted that the notification of the accessory abnormality may be performed by using the speaker 26, the illumination unit 27, or the like.

By the way, since it is possible to continue the game even when the movable accessory member 39 does not operate normally, the notification of the accessory abnormality detection message in the process of step S274 may be omitted. In this case, it is conceivable that the MPU 51 prohibits the operation of the movable accessory member 39 in various effect processing when it is determined that the accessory abnormality has occurred. Here, the MPU 51 when executing the prohibition process is an example of the first operation prohibition means.

The MPU 51 is set to turn on the accessory abnormality flag 512w when the accessory abnormality occurs (S272: Yes), and when the accessory abnormality is resolved (S207: Yes), the accessory abnormality flag is set. Set 512w to off.

[Timer interrupt processing of voice lamp control device 5]
Here, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51. After the completion of the first initial processing, the MPU 51 executes the timer interrupt processing as a periodic processing having a cycle of 1 msec.

As shown in FIG. 14, 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, among the single-shot operation effect processing, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long-press effect effect process, an operation effect in which the same operation effect is repeatedly executed can be considered. It is also conceivable that the operation effect is executed by combining the two.

Further, in the timer interrupt process, a power failure occurrence determination process (S1008), a standby process (S1009), and the like are also executed.

[Power failure occurrence determination process: S1008]
In step S1008, when the power failure signal is received from the power supply control device 9, it is determined that a power failure has occurred (S1008: Yes), the process shifts to step S1081, and the power failure signal is transmitted from the power supply control device 9. If it has not been received and it is determined that the power supply has not been cut off (S1008: No), the process proceeds to step S1009.

[S1081 to S1083]
In steps S1081 to S1083, the power-off flag 512B and the power-off processing flag 512C are set to ON (S1081), and after a predetermined power-off process such as backing up the data of the RAM 512 is executed (S1082). , The power off processing flag 512C is set to off (S1083). That is, the power off processing flag 512C is set to on at the start of the power off processing, and is set to off after the power off processing is normally executed. Although not shown, the MPU 51 sets the power cutoff flag 512B to off when it receives a recovery signal output from the power supply control device 9 at the time of power recovery.

[Standby process: S1009]
In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next timer interrupt process has arrived. Then, until the execution timing of the next timer interrupt process arrives (S1009: Np), the process is returned to the step S1008, and when the execution timing of the next timer interrupt process arrives (S1009: Np). Yes), the process is returned to step S1001.

[Operation detection process: S1001]
Here, FIG. 15 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 gaming 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. 15, 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.

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 first detection flag 512a stores the previous operating state. It will be remembered.

<Steps S1104 to S1105>
In step S1104, the value of the second door opening flag 512r is shifted (overwritten) to the first door opening flag 512q. Further, in step S1105, the detection result by the open / close detection unit 38 is stored (overwritten) in the second door opening flag 512r, and the operation detection process ends. The second door opening flag 512r is set to on when the open / close detection unit 38 detects that the front door 11 is open, and the open / close detection unit 38 closes the front door 11. Set to off if detected.

As described above, in the operation detection process, by executing the processes of steps S1104 to S1105, the open / close state of the open / close detection unit 38 for the most recent 2 times at 1 msec intervals is set to the first door opening flag 512q, the first door opening flag 512q. 2 Stored in the door opening flag 512r. Specifically, the second door opening flag 512r stores the latest open / closed state, and the first door open flag 512q stores the previous open / closed state. Thereby, the MPU 51 can determine the timing at which the front door 11 is opened and the timing at which the front door 11 is closed based on the first door opening flag 512q and the second door opening flag 512r. For example, when the first door opening flag 512q is off and the second door opening flag 512r is on, the MPU 51 may determine that the front door 11 has been opened and generate a door opening error. The MPU 51 can also determine whether or not the front door 11 is currently open based on the second door opening flag 512r.

[Detection pattern determination process: S1002]
Here, FIG. 16 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. 16, 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 button 22 has been operated). 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 512b 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 accessory effect counter 512o 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 and the accessory effect counter 512o updated here are used to determine the variation type, the effect type, and the like based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 4 in the command determination process described later. To.

[Command determination process: S1004]
Here, FIG. 17 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. 17, 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. Further, when the MPU 51 determines that the variation pattern command has been received in step S1302, the MPU 51 is set in step S1303 described later corresponding to the previous game round, and turns off the character effect flag 512y indicating the presence or absence of the character effect effect operation. Set.

<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 511a and the effect type table 511b stored in the ROM 511 in advance, and the value of the effect type counter 512p stored in the RAM 512. To do. Further, the MPU 51 specifies the presence / absence of the accessory effect operation based on the variation pattern command and the accessory effect counter 512o stored in the RAM 512. The effect type table 511b 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. 18A is a diagram showing an example of the variation type table 511a. As shown in FIG. 18A, the variation type table 511a 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" in which the lottery result is "normal jackpot" and the fluctuation pattern is "01" is associated with the fluctuation display time "30s" and the 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 variation display time “10s” and the variation type “no reach” are associated with the variation pattern command “C05” which is “off” and the variation pattern is “05”.

Further, FIG. 18B is a diagram showing an example of a normal reach effect table included in the effect type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 18B, 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. 18C is a diagram showing an example of a special reach effect table included in the effect type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 18C, in the special reach effect table, “effect Y1” to “effect Y5” 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 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. 18D is a diagram showing an example of a super reach effect table included in the effect type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 18D, 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.

Further, FIG. 18E is a diagram showing an example of the accessory effect table 511f for determining whether or not the accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member 39 is executed in various effects. As shown in FIG. 18E, in the character effect effect table 511f, whether or not to execute the character effect effect operation is determined according to the combination of the variation pattern command and the character effect counter 512o. The accessory effect counter 512o is a loop counter that is sequentially updated within the range of 1 to 150. Then, the MPU 51 sets the bonus effect flag 512y to ON when it determines that there is a bonus effect operation based on the bonus effect table 511f. Here, in the accessory effect table 511f, the combination of the variation pattern command based on the determination result in the main control device 4 and the accessory effect counter 512o corresponds to the presence of the accessory effect operation in the present invention. This is an example of "specific conditions" for operating 39. On the other hand, for example, it may be set as a specific condition that the lottery result by the main control device 4 is a big hit. In this case, the movable accessory member 39 always operates when the lottery result is a big hit. become.

In the character effect production table 511f, the probability that the character effect is executed is highest for the fluctuation pattern commands "A03, B03" in which the lottery result is a big hit and the variation type is super reach, and the lottery result is a big hit. The fluctuation pattern command "A02, B02" whose fluctuation type is a special reach is the next highest. On the other hand, the probability that the character effect is executed is lower in the variable pattern commands "C02" and "C03" in which the lottery result is out of order, as compared with the case where the lottery result is a big hit. On the other hand, the probability that the character effect is executed is that the character effect is not executed in the case of normal reach and no reach. It should be noted that the content of the accessory production table 511f described here is merely an example.

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

<Step S1304>
In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a 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 operation table 511c 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 operation table 511c 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 operation value corresponding to 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, in the continuous hit operation table 511d of the ROM 511, the first specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined. 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 operation table 511d stored in the ROM 511. The first specified value is an operation value corresponding to the number of operations of the operation button 22 required 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 operation table 511d and a predetermined random number value. , With a probability of 85/100, it 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 85/100 based on the continuous hit operation table 511d. It is determined to be "200 times" with a probability. If the lottery result included in the variation pattern command is out of the range, the first specified value may be a value larger than the number of times the operation button 22 can be repeatedly hit in the continuous hit operation effect.

<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 operation table 511e 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 operation table 511e stored in the ROM 511. Will be done. 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 operation table 511e and a predetermined random number value. , 85/100 with a probability of being determined to be "300". On the other hand, when 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 operation table 511e. Is determined to be "10000". In addition, when the lottery result included in the variation pattern command is out of order, it is considered that the second specified value is a value larger than the long pressable time of the operation button 22 in the long press operation effect. ..

<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. 22, a display example of the symbol display unit 341 when a special reach is executed as the mode of the variation display will be described. Further, here, it is determined in step S1306 that the display fluctuation 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. 22 (A) is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 22 (A), the symbol "7" is aligned on both sides, and the state in which the central symbol is fluctuating is shown.

After that, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 22B, 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. 22B, the player is notified of the operation method of the operation button 22 by displaying the message "Press the button repeatedly to accumulate power!" And the power gauge and the button symbol. Will be done. From such a notification, the player can recognize that the greater the power stored in the power gauge by pressing the operation button 22, the higher the probability of a big hit.

Since various images such as the continuous hit 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. 22 (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 hit operation notification image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 22C, a continuous hit 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. 22 (C), 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 operation of repeatedly hitting the operation button 22, the symbol display unit 341 images so that the amount of power displayed on the display of the power gauge gradually increases as shown in FIG. 22 (D). Is updated. 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 is full of power by repeatedly hitting the operation button 22 a small number of times within the operation valid period, and the lottery result is out of order. In some cases, the power is set so that the power does not reach full by the continuous operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period.

By increasing the amount of power 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 playing experience of the gaming machine 10. Can be easily recognized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), when the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 is full within the operation valid period, the accessory effect operation and the accessory return operation in which the movable accessory member 39 operates are started. Will be done. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), the accessory effect effect operation in which the movable accessory member 39 falls from the upper standby state to the post-operation state located in front of the symbol display unit 341 is executed. After that, the movable accessory member 39 returns to the standby state by executing the accessory return operation for returning from the post-operation state to the standby state. Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), the symbol display unit 341 displays a continuous hit operation result image including the same symbol lined up in a row after the fluctuation of the central symbol is stopped and the message "Big hit!". To.

If the operation valid period elapses before the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 is full, the power amount of the power gauge disappears at once as shown in FIG. 22 (H), and FIG. 22 (H) As shown in I), a production end image including different patterns arranged in a row and a message of "Sorry!" Is displayed. In this case, the accessory effect operation and the accessory return operation are not executed.

[Single-shot operation effect processing: S1005]
Here, FIG. 19 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 stores a plurality of types of images 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. Has been done.

<Step S1401>
As shown in FIG. 19, 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 single operation effect has arrived (S1402: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1403, and when the start timing of the single operation effect has not arrived (S1402: No). , The single-shot operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1403>
In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 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 S1419 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 in combination with the display of 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 gaming 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 in place of the single-shot operation start image or in conjunction with the display of 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 S1419 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 gaming 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, such as "press the button and align ~". The single 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 one-shot operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 512n is not turned on and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is not started until the one-shot operation start image is displayed. .. Therefore, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 between the time when the single-shot operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single-shot operation start image is displayed, and the state continues even after the single-shot operation start image is displayed. If this is the case, the input 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 gaming 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 S1419.

<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 effective waiting time corresponding to the operation valid period. It is a shorter time (for example, 0.5 to 1 second). In the gaming 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, such as "press the button and align ~". The single 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 one-shot operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 512n is not turned on and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is not started until the one-shot operation start image is displayed. .. Therefore, the player starts the operation of the operation button 22 between the time when the single-shot operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single-shot operation start image is displayed, and the state continues even after the single-shot operation start image is displayed. If this is the case, the input 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 gaming 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 button 22 has been operated. 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 button is operated. Here, when it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (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 button 22 is not operated (S1415: No), the one-shot operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1416>
In step S1416, the presence or absence of the accessory effect effect operation is determined based on the accessory effect effect flag 512y. Here, if it is determined that there is a character effect effect operation (S1416: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1417, and if it is determined that there is no character effect effect operation (S1416: No), the process is stepped. Move to S1418.

<Step S1417>
In step S1417, the MPU 51 transmits a control signal to the motor driver 39c to execute the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39. As a result, the motor driver 39c controls the motor 39a to execute the accessory effect operation of moving the movable accessory member 39 from the standby state to the post-operation state, and after a preset time has elapsed. , The accessory return operation for moving the movable accessory member 39 from the post-operation state to the standby state is executed. Further, since the MPU 51 emphasizes the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39, when the accessory effect operation is executed, a predetermined sound is reproduced from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is set to a predetermined mode. Turns on or blinks with.

<Step S1418>
Then, in step S1418, the 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 S1418, 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. When the single-shot operation result image is a moving image, the moving character member 39 displays a game result such as "success!" Or "failure!" At the timing after the accessory returning operation is completed. Is configured to

Further, in step S1418, a single-shot operation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 outputs an effect voice corresponding to the single-shot operation result image from the speaker 26 to correspond to the single-shot operation result image. The lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode. As described above, in the one-shot operation effect processing, the effect effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the gaming machine 10 is provided with a vibrating means such as a vibrating motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, the single-shot operation result image is displayed in step S1418, and the vibrating means is controlled to control the operation button 22. 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 a feeling that the big hit is assigned by his / her own operation, and it is possible to improve the player's motivation to operate.

<Step S1419>
After that, in step S1419, 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 S1419>
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 S1419, 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 S1419, 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 gaming machine 10, when the operation button of the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the single-shot operation start image is displayed (S1415: Yes), the operation thereof. The operation of the button 22 is received and reflected in the production (S1418). 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 (S1418) 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 production even though the operation button 22 is being operated. On the other hand, in the gaming 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: S1006]
Here, FIG. 20 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. The ROM 611 of the display control device 6 contains images such as a continuous hit operation notice image, a continuous hit operation start image, a continuous hit effect image, a continuous hit operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the continuous hit operation effect. Multiple types are stored for each.

<Step S1501>
As shown in FIG. 20, in step S1501, when the display variation pattern command includes information indicating the continuous striking operation effect, whether or not to execute the continuous striking operation effect based on the continuous striking effect flag 512h turned on in step S1307. 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 continuous hit operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1503>
In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 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 S1517 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: No), 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 in combination with the display of the continuous hit operation notice image. On the other hand, when the continuous striking operation notice image is already displayed (S1504: Yes), 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 gaming 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 in place of the continuous striking operation start image or in conjunction with the display of 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 S1517, 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 S1518.

<Step S1510>
In step S1510, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated, depending on whether or not the second pattern flag 512e is on. Here, when it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (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 button 22 is not operated (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, which is a preset predetermined value. As a result, the continuous striking counter 512k stores the number of operations within the operation valid period in the continuous striking operation effect as an operation value. The predetermined value added to the continuous hit counter 512k when the operation button 22 is operated is not limited to 1, and may be 2 or more.

<Step S1512>
Then, in step S1512, the continuous striking effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous striking counter 512k is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of continuous hitting effect images whose contents change as the value of the continuous hitting counter 512k increases, and in step S1512, the continuous hitting effect image corresponding to the value of the continuous hitting counter 512k is stored. 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 effect image from the speaker 26, and corresponds to the continuous striking effect image. The lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode. For example, from the speaker 26, as the value of the continuous hit counter 512k (the number of operations of the operation button 22) increases, a sound effect that gradually opens the door and a sound that destroys an object are reproduced, and the volume at that time also gradually increases. It is possible that it will grow. 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 value of the continuous hit counter 512k (the number of operations of the operation button 22) 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 the effect voice corresponding to the display of the continuous hit effect image and the sound effect corresponding to the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 from the speaker 26 for each operation of the operation button 22. 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 striking operation effect process ends.

<Step S1514>
In step S1514, the presence or absence of the accessory effect effect operation is determined based on the accessory effect effect flag 512y. Here, if it is determined that there is a character effect effect operation (S1514: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1515, and if it is determined that there is no character effect effect operation (S1514: No), the process is stepped. Move to S1516.

<Step S1515>
In step S1515, the MPU 51 transmits a control signal to the motor driver 39c to execute the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39. As a result, the motor driver 39c controls the motor 39a to execute the accessory effect operation of moving the movable accessory member 39 from the standby state to the post-operation state, and after a preset time has elapsed. , The accessory return operation for moving the movable accessory member 39 from the post-operation state to the standby state is executed. Further, since the MPU 51 emphasizes the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39, when the accessory effect operation is executed, a predetermined sound is reproduced from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is set to a predetermined mode. Turns on or blinks with.

<Step S1516>
Then, in step S1516, 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 S1516, 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. When the repeated hit operation result image is a moving image, the moving character member 39 displays a game result such as "success!" Or "failure!" At the timing after the accessory returning operation is completed. Is configured to

Further, in step S1516, 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 lighting unit 27 is turned on in the lighting mode. As a result, in the continuous striking operation effect processing, the effect effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the gaming 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 S1516, the vibrating means is controlled and operated together with the display of the continuous striking operation result image. It is also conceivable to vibrate the button 22 to indicate that a jackpot has occurred or that the expectation of a jackpot is high.

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 a feeling that the big hit is assigned by his / her own operation, and it is possible to improve the player's motivation to operate.

<Step S1517>
After that, in step S1517, 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 S1518>
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 S1518, 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 S1518, 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 gaming machine 10, the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 operates when the operation button 22 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the display of the continuous hit operation start image (S1510: Yes). The operation of the 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, and the operation button 22 changes from the operation state to the non-operation state. It is conceivable to accept the operation of the operation button 22. 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: S1007]
Here, FIG. 21 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. Multiple types of images such as the end image are stored.

<Step S1601>
As shown in FIG. 21, 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: Yes). No), the long press operation effect processing is terminated.

<Step S1603>
In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, depending on whether or not the reception start flag 512n is on. The 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: No), 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 in combination with the display of 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 gaming 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 in place of the long press operation start image or in conjunction with the display of 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 S1621 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 gaming machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 and the like before the arrival of the operation start timing of the operation button 22, "press and hold the button to save power. The long press operation notification image such as "" may be displayed. In this case, the player may start the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the long-press operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 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 gaming 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 S1630.

<Step S1630>
In step S1630, an effect end image indicating the end of the long press 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 S1630, 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.

<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 button 22 has been operated. 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 button is operated. Here, when it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (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 button 22 is not operated (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 the effect sound corresponding to the display of the long-press operation effect image and the 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. .. 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 S1620, 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>
In step S1618, the presence or absence of the accessory effect effect operation is determined based on the accessory effect effect flag 512y. Here, if it is determined that there is a character effect effect operation (S1618: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1619, and if it is determined that there is no character effect effect operation (S1618: No), the process is stepped. Move to S1620.

<Step S1619>
In step S1619, the MPU 51 transmits a control signal to the motor driver 39c to execute the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39. As a result, the motor driver 39c controls the motor 39a to execute the accessory effect operation of moving the movable accessory member 39 from the standby state to the post-operation state, and after a preset time has elapsed. , The accessory return operation for moving the movable accessory member 39 from the post-operation state to the standby state is executed. Further, since the MPU 51 emphasizes the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39, when the accessory effect operation is executed, a predetermined sound is reproduced from the speaker 26, and the illumination unit 27 is set to a predetermined mode. Turns on or blinks with.

<Step S1620>
Then, in step S1620, 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 S1620, among the plurality of long-press operation result images corresponding to the long-press operation effect, the long-press operation result image selected according to the information on the presence or absence of a big hit 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 S1620, 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 gaming machine 10 is provided with a vibrating means such as a vibrating motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, the long press operation result image is displayed in step S1620, 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 S1621>
After that, in step S1621, 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.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button of the voice lamp control device 5 changes from the non-operation state to the operation state after the long press operation start image is displayed (S1614: Yes), the operation button is changed. 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 production. (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 production even though the operation button 22 is being operated. On the other hand, in the gaming 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, according to the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the return process of the movable accessory member 39 is executed when the closed state of the front door 11 is detected after the power is turned on. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory member 39 from repeatedly causing problems such as misalignment due to the impact when the front door 11 is closed. Specifically, in the recent gaming machine 10, due to the increase in size and complexity of the movable accessory member 39, the movable accessory member 39 is liable to malfunction due to the vibration or impact acting on the gaming machine 10. ing. For example, when a plurality of movable accessory members 39 are provided, when the plurality of movable accessory members 39 are operating at the same time, for example, the player repeatedly hits the operation button 22 or hits the gaming machine 10. When an act or the like is performed, each of the movable accessory members 39 swings in an unexpected range and interferes with each other, and a defect is likely to occur in the movable accessory member 39. Then, when an abnormality occurs in the movable accessory member 39, the front door 11 is opened, the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned off / on, and then the front door 11 is closed. Here, if the return process of the movable accessory member 39 is executed immediately after the power is turned on, the movable accessory member 39 may return to the standby state before the front door 11 is closed, and the front door 11 may return to the standby state. The closed impact may cause the movable accessory member 39 to malfunction again. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, even if the power is turned on, the return process is not executed until the front door 11 is closed, and after the front door 11 is closed. Since the return process is executed, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory member 39 from repeatedly malfunctioning due to the impact when the front door 11 is closed. Therefore, since the defect of the movable accessory member 39 is suppressed, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the player's motivation to play.

In the present embodiment, a case where the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39 is executed in various effect processes such as the single-shot effect process, the continuous hit effect process, and the long press effect process is taken as an example. As described above, the timing of the accessory effect operation of the movable accessory member 39 is not limited to this. For example, when the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery is won is high, the character effect effect operation of the movable accessory member 39 is executed as a notice effect, or the accessory effect effect operation is executed at the start of the super reach. It is also possible. In various effect processes such as the single-shot effect process, the continuous hit effect process, and the long press effect process, the accessory effect effect operation may be executed only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.

[Other Embodiments]
Hereinafter, other embodiments of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention will be described. Further, in the following other embodiments, the description of the same configuration and processing function as that of the gaming 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 above-described first embodiment, the case where the first initial process is executed when the power is turned on has been described. By the way, not only when the power is turned on, but also when the accessory effect operation is executed during the game, the accessory return operation for returning the movable accessory member 39 to the standby state is executed. In this case as well, the movable accessory member 39 may not normally return to the standby state. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the character return operation is started after the character effect effect operation is executed during the game (steps S1417, S1515, S1619, etc.), the MPU 51 is the same as the first initial process. It is conceivable to execute a second initial process for returning the movable accessory member 39 to the standby state. Here, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the second initial process, and the same reference numerals are given to the same processes as the first initial process, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[Second initial processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 23, in the second initial process, the accessory effect operation and the accessory return operation are being executed in various effect processes, or the accessory return operation is started in step S204 described later. If it is determined that the front door 11 is opened in the middle of the process (S201: Yes), the character effect effect operation or the character character return operation is stopped (S211). In step S201, the MPU 51 determines that the front door 11 is open when the second door opening flag 512r is on.

Further, in the second initial process, if it is determined in step S201 that the front door 11 is not opened, the process shifts to step S212, and in step S212, the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is permitted. To. That is, when the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is stopped in step S211, the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is restarted.

Further, in the second initial process, steps S203 and S208 in the first initial process (see FIG. 13) are omitted. Further, when it is determined in step S206 that the initial counter 512t is not 0 (S208: Yes), the second initial processing ends.

Further, in the second initial process, step S275 is executed instead of step S273. In step S275, the MPU 51 sets the value of the initial counter 512t to the same value as the predetermined value set in step S204, and ends the second initial process. As a result, the accessory return operation for the time or the number of steps corresponding to the predetermined value is started from the beginning. Further, in step S274, the accessory abnormality counter 512u is reset to 0, and the return operation flag 512s is reset to off.

Then, after the second initial process is executed, as shown in FIG. 24, in the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51, step S2401 is executed before the operation detection process (S1001). In step S2401, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the return operation flag 512s set to be on in step S204 of the second initial process is on. Then, while the return operation flag 512s is on (S2401: Yes), the process shifts to step S2402 and the second initial process is repeatedly executed. If the return operation flag 512s is off (S2401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1001. That is, when the return operation flag 512s is on, the accessory return operation continues until the initial counter 512t becomes 0 by the timer interrupt process.

As described above, in the recent gaming machine 10, due to the increase in size and complexity of the movable accessory member 39, the movable accessory member 39 is liable to malfunction due to the vibration or impact acting on the gaming machine 10. ing. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, when a plurality of movable accessory members 39 operate in an unstable state in which the front door 10 is opened, for example, the player repeatedly hits the operation button 22 or hits the gaming machine 10. When the movable accessory member 39 is broken, each of the movable accessory members 39 swings in an unexpected range and interferes with each other, and a defect is likely to occur in the movable accessory member 39. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even when the accessory return operation is executed not only when the power is turned on but also during the game, the accessory return operation is in a state where the front door 11 is closed. Is executed by. Therefore, even if the front door 11 is opened during the return process, the accessory return operation is started with the front door 11 closed, so that the impact when the front door 11 is closed It is possible to prevent the movable accessory member 39 from being defective.

By the way, when the front door 11 is opened while the accessory return operation is being executed in the first initial process and the second initial process described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. The accessory return operation is stopped (S211), and then when the front door 11 is closed, the accessory return operation of the movable accessory member 39 is restarted. However, the movable accessory member 39 may be displaced due to the impact when the front door 11 is closed, and in the restarted accessory return operation, the operation corresponding to the value of the remaining initial counter 512t is performed. Even if it is executed, the movable accessory member 39 may not return to the standby state.

Therefore, in step S211 it is conceivable to reset the value of the initial counter 512t to the predetermined value set in step S204. As a result, even when the movable accessory member 39 is displaced due to the impact when the front door 11 is closed, the movable accessory member 39 can be returned to the standby state. Therefore, since the defect of the movable accessory member 39 is suppressed, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the player's motivation to play.

[Third Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment described above, not only during the execution of the single-shot operation effect processing, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long-press operation effect process, but also at one or a plurality of preset predetermined timings. In any of these, it is conceivable that an accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member 39 is executed. For example, the MPU 51 is a case where the variation pattern command is “A3” or “B3” in step S1303 of the command determination process (see FIG. 17), and the effects Z1 to Z5 are based on the super reach effect table. When any of the above is selected, the presence or absence of the accessory effect operation is selected with a preset probability based on the accessory effect table 511f.

Further, the RAM 512 is provided with a timing counter 512z used for measuring the execution timing of the accessory effect operation. Then, when it is selected to execute the bonus effect operation in step S1303, the MPU 51 selects one of a plurality of preset default timings as the execution timing of the bonus effect operation, and the default timing thereof. The counter value corresponding to is set in the timing counter 512z. For example, FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a timing table 411g stored in ROM 511. In the timing table 411g, when the fluctuation pattern commands are "A03", "B03", and "C03", the default timing corresponding to each accessory effect counter 512o is set. As a result, the MPU 51 selects one of the predetermined timings based on the timing table 411g. For example, when "30s" is selected as the default timing, a counter value corresponding to 30s is set in the timing counter 512z, and the accessory effect operation is executed after 30s.

Further, even when the accessory effect operation is executed, if the front door 11 is opened and the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is stopped, or if the accessory abnormality occurs, various types are performed. The movable accessory member 39 cannot be operated in the effect processing. In this case, the player's attention and interest in the effect processing may decrease. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration capable of operating the movable accessory member 39 as much as possible will be described.

[Characteristic effect control processing]
Specifically, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, in the timer interrupt process, the bonus effect for controlling the bonus effect operation in the previous stage of the single operation effect process. The control process (S2403) is executed. Here, FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the accessory effect control process executed in step S2403.

<Step S301>
In step S301, when the accessory effect flag 512y is on (S301: Yes), the process shifts to step S302, and when it is off (S301: No), the accessory effect control process ends.

<Step S302>
In step S302, it is determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the accessory effect effect operation. Specifically, when the timing counter 512z is 0, it is determined that it is the execution timing of the character effect (S302: Yes), the process shifts to step S303, and when it is not 0, the character effect operation is executed. It is determined that it is not the timing (S303: No), and the process proceeds to step S321.

<Step S321>
In step S321, the timing counter 512z is decremented by 1, and the process shifts to step S304.

<Step S303>
In step S303, the accessory effect operation and the accessory return operation are started. Specifically, the MPU 51 moves the movable accessory member 39 from the standby state to the post-operation state by executing the accessory effect operation and the accessory return operation, and then from the post-operation state to the post-operation state. Move to standby state.

<Step S304>
In step S304, it is determined whether or not the front door 11 has been opened when the previous accessory effect control process was executed, based on the first door opening flag 512q. Specifically, when the first door opening flag 512q is on, it is determined that the front door 11 has been opened when the previous accessory effect control process was executed (S304: Yes), and the process proceeds to step S341. .. When the first door opening flag 512q is off, it is determined that the front door 11 was closed when the previous accessory effect control process was executed (S304: No), and the process proceeds to step S305.

<Step S305>
In step S305, based on the second door opening flag 512r, it is determined whether or not the front door 11 is open when the accessory effect control process is executed this time. Specifically, when the second door opening flag 512r is on, it is determined that the front door 11 is open when the accessory effect control process is executed this time (S305: Yes), and the process proceeds to step S306. To do. Further, when the second door opening flag 512r is off, it is determined that the front door 11 is closed at the time of executing the character effect effect control process this time (S305: No), and the character effect effect control process is completed. To do.

<Step S306>
In step S306, the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is stopped and the accessory stop flag 512A is set to ON as in step S11.

<Step S341>
On the other hand, in step S341, it is determined whether or not the front door 11 is opened at the time of executing the present accessory effect control process based on the second door opening flag 512r as in step S305. Then, it is determined that the front door 11 is open when the character effect control process is executed this time (S341: Yes), and the character effect control process ends. Further, if it is determined that the front door 11 is closed during the execution of the accessory effect control process this time (S341: No), the process proceeds to step S342.

<Step S342>
In step S342, it is determined whether or not the predetermined timing defined as the execution timing of the character effect effect operation has already arrived. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines that the predetermined timing has already arrived when the timing counter 512z is 0. Here, if it is determined that the predetermined timing has already arrived (S342: Yes), the process proceeds to step S343, and if it is determined that the predetermined timing has not yet arrived (S342: No). , The accessory effect control process ends.

<Step S343>
In step S343, the accessory effect flag 512y is set to off, and the effect control process ends. That is, if the predetermined timing has already arrived when the front door 11 is closed, the bonus effect operation is not executed in the game round. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the accessory effect operation from being executed at an unintended timing. On the other hand, if the predetermined timing has not yet arrived when the front door 11 is closed, the accessory effect operation is executed when the predetermined timing arrives thereafter.

According to the present embodiment, even if the front door 11 is opened before the accessory effect operation is executed at the predetermined timing, the front door 11 is closed before the arrival of the predetermined timing thereafter. If this is the case, it is possible to execute the accessory effect operation at the predetermined timing, so that it is possible to prevent the player from losing attention and interest in the effect process.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment described above, after the character effect effect operation is executed, a character abnormality (S272: Yes) occurs in which the movable character member 39 does not normally return to the standby state in the character return operation. I have something to do. In general, when such an abnormality occurs, the front door 11 is opened, the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned off / on, and the front door 11 is closed. Therefore, it takes time and effort to recover the abnormality of the character. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a configuration capable of recovering the accessory abnormality with as simple an operation as possible will be described.

First, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the MPU 51 sets the accessory abnormality flag 512w to ON when the accessory abnormality occurs (S272: Yes), and when the accessory abnormality is resolved. (S207: Yes), the accessory abnormality flag 512w is set to off.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the MPU 51 executes an open / close detection process (S1000) in the timer interrupt process before the operation detection process in step S1001. Hereinafter, an example of the open / close detection process will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

<Step S2501>
In step S2501, it is determined whether or not a door opening error is being notified based on the error notification flag 512x set to be turned on in step S2503 described later. Here, if it is determined that the door opening error is being notified (S2501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2504, and if it is determined that the door opening error is not being notified (S2501: No), The process proceeds to step S2502.

<Step S2502>
In step S2502, whether or not the front door 11 is opened is determined based on the first door opening flag 512q and the second door opening flag 512r. Specifically, when the first door opening flag 512q is off and the second door opening flag 512r is on, it is determined that the front door 11 is opened. Here, if it is determined that the front door 11 has been opened (S2502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2503, and if it is determined that the front door 11 has not been opened (S2502: No), the third The initial processing ends.

<Step S2503>
In step S2503, a door opening error indicating that the front door 11 has been opened is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 to notify the player, and the error notification flag 512x is set to ON. The door opening error may be notified by voice reproduction or lighting mode by the speaker 26, the illumination unit 27, or the like.

<Step S2504>
In step S2504, it is determined whether or not the front door 11 is closed based on the first door opening flag 512q and the second door opening flag 512r. Specifically, when the first door opening flag 512q is on and the second door opening flag 512r is off, it is determined that the front door 11 is closed. Here, if it is determined that the front door 11 is closed (S2504: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2505, and if it is not determined that the front door 11 is closed (S2504: No), the open / close detection process is performed. finish.

<Step S2505>
In step S2505, the notification of the door opening error started in step S2503 is ended, and the error notification flag 512x is set to off.

<Step S2506>
In step S2506, it is determined whether or not the accessory abnormality has occurred based on the accessory abnormality flag 512w. Here, if it is determined that an accessory abnormality has occurred (S2506: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2507, and if it is determined that no accessory abnormality has occurred (S2506: No). , The open / close detection process ends.

<Step S2507>
In step S2507, the third initial process for returning the movable accessory member 39 to the standby state is executed in the same manner as the first initial process and the second initial process. Here, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the third initial processing, and the same reference numerals are given to the processing procedures similar to the first initial processing or the second initial processing. Specifically, the third initial process is substantially the same as the second initial process, but the step S201 is omitted, and the steps S203 and S208 in the first initial process are executed.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the accessory, the third initial process is executed according to the opening / closing operation of the front door 11, and the accessory return operation is performed. It will be executed. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 10, the accessory can be opened and closed by simply opening and closing the front door 11 without turning off / on the power of the gaming machine 10. It is possible to recover from the abnormality.

[Fifth Embodiment]
By the way, in the recent gaming machine 10, due to the increase in size and complexity of the movable accessory member 39, the movable accessory member 39 is liable to malfunction due to the vibration or impact acting on the gaming machine 10. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, when a plurality of movable accessory members 39 operate in an unstable state in which the front door 10 is opened, for example, the player repeatedly hits the operation button 22 or hits the gaming machine 10. When the movable accessory member 39 is broken, each of the movable accessory members 39 swings in an unexpected range and interferes with each other, and a defect is likely to occur in the movable accessory member 39. On the other hand, since the movable accessory member 39 is in a stable state when it is in the standby state, if the movable accessory member 39 is returned to the standby state when the front door 11 is closed, the front door 11 It can also be considered that the possibility that a defect occurs in the movable accessory member 39 due to the impact at the time of closing is reduced.

Therefore, it is conceivable that the MPU 51 executes the open / close detection process shown in FIG. 30 instead of the open / close detection process described in the third embodiment. In the open / close detection process shown in FIG. 30, the same reference numerals are given to the same process procedure as the open / close detection process described in the third embodiment.

Specifically, in the opening / closing detection process shown in FIG. 31, the MPU 51 determines that the door opening error is being notified (S2501: Yes) or the front door 11 is opened (S2502: Yes). ), In step S2601, the same third initial process as in step S2507 is executed, and then the process shifts to step S2504. As a result, in the open / close detection process shown in FIG. 31, step S2507 is omitted.

That is, when the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has an abnormality in the accessory, the MPU 51 executes the third initial process when the front door 11 is opened. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, there is a high possibility that the movable accessory member 39 is in the standby state when the front door 11 is closed, so that there is a possibility that the movable accessory member 39 may malfunction when the front door 11 is closed. Can be reduced. As a result, since the malfunction of the movable accessory member 39 is suppressed, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game and improve the player's motivation to play.

In the fourth embodiment, the case where the third initial process is executed when the front door 11 is opened when the accessory abnormality has occurred has been described. On the other hand, even when the accessory abnormality has not occurred, it is conceivable that the third initial process is executed in step S211 in the second initial process (see FIG. 23). As a result, when the front door 11 is opened and then closed during the operation of the movable accessory member 39 in various effect processing, there is a high possibility that the movable accessory member 39 is in the standby state. Therefore, the front door 11 It is possible to reduce the possibility that the movable accessory member 39 will malfunction when the door is closed.

[Sixth Embodiment]
By the way, when the front door 11 is open and the operation system effects such as the single-shot operation effect, the continuous hit operation effect, and the long-press operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation button 22 are executed, the player operates the operation button. It may be difficult to operate 22. Therefore, there is a risk that the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game will decrease. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the front door 11 is open in the single-shot operation effect processing, the continuous hit operation effect processing, and the long-press operation effect processing, the MPU 51 operates the player under predetermined reflection conditions. It is conceivable to realize an automatic operation function that reflects the pseudo operation of the operation button 22 without the above. Further, even when the MPU 51 operates the movable accessory member 39 in response to the operation of the operation button 22 in the operation effect process, the operation effect process is executed with the front door 11 open. It is conceivable that the pseudo operation of the operation button 22 is reflected under the reflection condition, and the accessory effect operation is not executed.

[Single-shot operation production processing]
Here, FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing another example of the one-shot operation effect processing. As shown in FIG. 32, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, steps S3201 to S3202 are executed in the one-shot operation effect processing.

<Step S3201>
In step S3201, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the front door 11 is currently open based on the second door opening flag 512r. Here, if it is determined that the front door 11 is open (S3201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3202, and if it is determined that the front door 11 is not open (S3201: No), the corresponding The one-shot operation effect processing ends.

<Step S3202>
In step S3202, the MPU 51 determines whether or not it is just before the expiration of the operation validity period. Specifically, the MPU 51 accepts operations within the operation valid period as described above, and the operation valid period expires when the remaining time of the operation valid period reaches a preset specific time or less. Judge that it is just before. Here, if it is determined that it is not immediately before the expiration of the operation validity period (S3202: No), the one-shot operation effect processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation valid period is about to expire (S3202: Yes), it is determined that the reflection condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1416. That is, even when the operation button 22 is not operated by the user, the MPU 51 pseudo-accepts the state in which the operation button 22 is operated, and the step is the same as when the operation button 22 is operated (S1415: Yes). The processing after S1416 will be executed.

In this way, when the single-shot operation effect process is executed with the front door 11 open, even if the player cannot operate the operation button 22, it is automatically performed immediately before the operation valid period in the single-shot operation effect process. The same process as when the operation button 22 is operated is executed. Therefore, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning by displaying the single-shot operation result image in the single-shot operation effect processing, reproducing the sound from the speaker 26, and lighting the illumination unit 27. It is possible to increase the player's motivation to play by increasing the degree of attention and the interest of the game.

[Continuous hit operation production processing]
Here, FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing another example of the continuous striking operation effect processing. As shown in FIG. 33, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, steps S3301 to S3302 are executed in the continuous striking operation effect processing.

<Step S3301>
In step S3301, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the front door 11 is currently open based on the second door opening flag 512r. Here, if it is determined that the front door 11 is open (S3301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3302, and if it is determined that the front door 11 is not open (S3301: No), the process is performed. The continuous hit operation effect processing is completed.

<Step S3302>
In step S3302, the MPU 51 determines whether or not a specific timing in the operation valid period has arrived. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 51 accepts operations within the operation valid period, and when the jackpot is won, the continuous hit counter 512k sets the continuous hit counter 512k at the remaining time of the operation valid period. 1 This is a preset timing as the limit timing at which the specified value can be reached. For example, when the maximum value of the first specified value selected in the case of a big hit is 20 times, the specific timing is the time during which the remaining time of the operation valid period can be simulated 20 times ( It is the timing to reach 20 times / 4 msec). Here, when it is determined that the specific timing has not arrived (S3302: No), the continuous striking operation effect processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific timing has arrived (S3302: Yes), it is determined that the reflection condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1511. That is, even when the operation button 22 is not operated by the user, the MPU 51 pseudo-accepts the state in which the operation button 22 is operated, and the step is the same as when the operation button 22 is operated (S1510: Yes). The processing after S1511 will be executed.

In this way, when the continuous striking operation effect processing is executed with the front door 11 open, even if the player cannot operate the operation button 22, the continuous striking operation effect processing automatically after the specific timing. The same process as when the operation button 22 is operated is executed. Therefore, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning by displaying the continuous hitting effect image in the continuous hitting operation effect processing, reproducing the sound from the speaker 26, and lighting the illumination unit 27. It is possible to increase the degree of attention and the interest of the game and improve the player's motivation to play.

[Long press operation effect processing]
Here, FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing another example of the long press operation effect processing. As shown in FIG. 34, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, steps S3401 to S3402 are executed in the long press operation effect processing.

<Step S3401>
In step S3401, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the front door 11 is currently open based on the second door opening flag 512r. Here, if it is determined that the front door 11 is open (S3401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3402, and if it is determined that the front door 11 is not open (S3401: No), the corresponding The long press operation effect processing ends.

<Step S3402>
In step S3402, the MPU 51 determines whether or not a specific timing in the operation valid period has arrived. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 51 accepts operations within the operation valid period, and when the jackpot is won, the long press counter 512 m is the remaining time of the operation valid period. This is a preset timing as the limit timing at which the second specified value can be reached. For example, when the maximum value of the second specified value selected in the case of winning a big hit is 1000, the specific timing can perform a pseudo operation corresponding to the remaining time of the operation valid period of 1000. It is the timing to reach the time (1000/4 msec). Here, when it is determined that the specific timing has not arrived (S3402: No), the long press operation effect processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific timing has arrived (S3402: Yes), it is determined that the reflection condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1615. That is, even when the operation button 22 is not operated by the user, the MPU 51 pseudo-accepts the state in which the operation button 22 is operated, and the step is the same as when the operation button 22 is operated (S1614: Yes). The processing after S1615 will be executed.

In this way, when the long press operation effect process is executed with the front door 11 open, even if the player cannot operate the operation button 22, after the specific timing in the long press operation effect process, The same process as when the operation button 22 is automatically executed is executed. Therefore, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning by displaying the long-pressed effect image in the long-pressed operation effect process, reproducing the sound from the speaker 26, and lighting the illumination unit 27. It is possible to increase the player's motivation to play by increasing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game.

[7th Embodiment]
When the operation of the movable accessory member 39 is stopped when the front door 11 is opened in the game machine 10, or when an abnormality occurs in the movable accessory member 39 in the game machine 10, various cases occur. The movable accessory member 39 cannot be operated in the effect processing of. Therefore, there is a risk that the player's attention and interest in the production process will decrease. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration for suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention and interest of the player in the effect processing when the movable accessory member 39 does not operate will be described.

Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, when the MPU 51 is selected to execute the bonus effect operation in step S1303 when an abnormality occurs in the bonus, the illumination unit 27 is used instead of the bonus effect operation to determine the degree of expectation. It is possible to suggest. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the MPU 51 executes the effect selection process shown in FIG. 35 in step S1303.

<Step S3501>
In step S3501, as described above, the MPU 51 determines the variation type, the effect type, and the presence / absence of the accessory effect operation based on the variation pattern command.

<Step S3502>
In step S3502, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the execution of the accessory effect operation is determined to be “yes” in step S3501. Then, when the execution of the character effect effect operation is determined to be "Yes" (S3502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3503, and when the execution of the character effect effect operation is determined to be "None" (S3502: No). ), The process proceeds to step S3505.

<Step S3503>
In step S3503, the MPU 51 determines whether or not an accessory abnormality has occurred based on the accessory abnormality flag 512w. Then, when it is determined that the accessory abnormality has occurred (S3503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3504, and when it is determined that the accessory abnormality has not occurred (S3503: No), the process proceeds. The process proceeds to step S3505.

<Step S3504>
In step S3504, the MPU 51 sets the illumination effect flag 512H, which indicates whether or not to execute the illumination effect by the illumination unit 27, on instead of the accessory effect operation.

<Step S3505>
In step S3505, the MPU 51 sets the illumination effect flag 512H, which indicates whether or not to execute the illumination effect by the illumination unit 27, to off instead of the accessory effect operation.

On the other hand, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the illumination effect flag 512H is on when the accessory effect operation is executed as in steps S1417, S1515, S1619, S303 and the like. Then, the MPU 51 executes the accessory effect effect operation when the illumination effect flag 512H is off. Further, when the illumination effect flag 512H is on, the MPU 51 does not execute the accessory effect effect operation, but the illumination unit 27 executes the illumination effect suggesting the possibility of winning a big hit.

Specifically, in the illumination effect, the MPU 51 is predetermined to suggest that the illumination unit 27 has the lowest expectation when the fluctuation pattern commands are "C04" and "C05". Turn on white. Further, when the fluctuation pattern commands are "A01", "B01", and "C01", the MPU 51 lights the illumination unit 27 in a predetermined blue color to indicate that the expectation is the next lowest. Let me. Further, when the fluctuation pattern commands are "A02", "B02", and "C02", the MPU 51 lights the illumination unit 27 in a predetermined green color to indicate that the expectation is the next lowest. Let me. Further, when the fluctuation pattern commands are "A03", "B03", and "C03", the MPU 51 lights the illumination unit 27 in a predetermined red color to indicate that the expectation is the next lowest. Let me. The lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 is not limited to lighting, and may be blinking or the like.

Generally, in the gaming machine 10, the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 does not always indicate the degree of expectation of winning a big hit, but in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the accessory. The expectation of a big hit is suggested by the lighting mode by the illumination unit 27 instead of the accessory effect operation. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in the character, the player can judge the degree of expectation of winning the big hit by the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27, and can increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game. it can.

[8th Embodiment]
In the seventh embodiment, the case where the illumination effect is executed instead of the accessory effect operation when the accessory abnormality has occurred has been described. On the other hand, if the front door 11 is opened during maintenance such as clogging of a game ball (so-called grape) on the game board 31, it becomes difficult for the player to see the symbol display unit 341, so that the player confirms the degree of expectation of a big hit. This may increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game, and may reduce the player's motivation to play the game.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it is conceivable that the MPU 51 executes the illumination effect when the front door 11 is opened. As a result, even if the front door 11 opens and it becomes difficult for the player to see the symbol display unit 341, the illumination unit 27 can confirm the degree of expectation of the jackpot, so that the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game can be confirmed. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 51 may execute the illumination effect not only when the front door 11 is opened but also when the front door 11 is opened and the accessory effect flag 512y is set to ON. Be done. As a result, by confirming the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 when the front door 11 is opened, it is possible to confirm the degree of expectation of the jackpot, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game.

[9th Embodiment]
By the way, in the gaming machine 10, with respect to the pass / fail information stored in the first hold area RE1 to the fourth hold area RE4 of the hold storage area 412b, a notice for suggesting the content of the pass / fail information in advance before stopping the variable display. The hold display may be executed at any preset timing. Therefore, the MPU 51 performs a character effect effect operation when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, such as when an abnormality occurs in the game machine 10 or when the front door 11 is open. Instead, it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit by using the notice hold display.

Specifically, it shows the contents of the hit / fail information stored in the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4 of the reserved storage area 412b when the game ball wins in the upper operating winning opening 314 or the lower operating winning opening 315. The hold command is transmitted from the main control device 4 to the voice lamp control device 5. In the voice lamp control device 5, the contents of the pass / fail information stored in the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4 in the first variable area 512D to the fourth variable area 512G of the RAM 512 by the MPU 51 in response to the hold command. Is remembered. Then, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the advance notice hold display is executed in the symbol display unit 341 based on the information of the first variable region 512D to the fourth variable region 512G of the RAM 512.

Here, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the display screen of the symbol display unit 341 has a hold display area 342 and a pass / fail information currently stored in the execution area AE of the hold storage area 412b (playing game being executed). A determination display area 343 and a determination display area 343 in which the reserved image corresponding to the hit / fail information of the times is displayed is included. The hold display area 342 includes four first hold areas 342A to 342D, which are the same number as the maximum number N of the hold numbers N in the gaming machine 10. In the first reserved area 342A to the fourth reserved area 342D, the reserved image is set according to the presence or absence of the hit / fail information (the hit / miss information of the pending game times) in the first hold area RE1 to the fourth hold area RE4 of the hold storage area 412b. Is displayed.

Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, when the holding number N is 1, the holding image is displayed in the first holding area 342A, and when the holding number N is 2, the first holding area 342A, the second The reserved image is displayed in the reserved area 342B. Similarly, when the number of reservations N is 3, the reserved image is displayed in the first reserved area 342A to the third reserved area 342C, and when the number of reserved numbers N is 4, the first reserved area 342A to the fourth reserved area The reserved image is displayed on all of the 342D. Further, in the determination display area 343, a reserved image based on the pass / fail information stored in the execution area AE is displayed. After the reserved image is displayed in the determination display area 343, the display of the reserved image in the determination display area 343 may be erased. In the present embodiment, the case where the reserved image is “◯” will be described as an example. Of course, the reserved image is not limited to "○" and may be various shapes, patterns, characters, or the like.

Then, in the gaming machine 10, when the notice hold display is not executed, the normal hold image is displayed as a hold image in the hold display area 342, and when the notice hold display is executed, what is the normal hold image? A notice hold image having a different display mode is displayed as a hold image in the hold display area 342. For example, the normal hold image is white, and the advance notice hold image includes a plurality of types of hold images with red, green, and blue color schemes used according to the high and low probabilities of winning a jackpot. included. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the probability of winning a big hit is high in the order of white, red, green, and blue (red> green> blue> white). In addition, as another form of the notice pending image, another color scheme, a zebra pattern, a leopard pattern, or the like can be considered. Further, it is considered as another embodiment that the notice pending image is different in display mode such as size, shape, or lighting state (lighting or blinking).

[Production selection process]
Then, the MPU 51 executes the effect selection process shown in FIG. 36 when executing the accessory effect operation as in steps S1417, S1515, S1619, S303 and the like.

<Step S3601>
As shown in FIG. 36, in step S3601, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the front door 11 is open based on the second door opening flag 512r. Then, when it is determined that the front door 11 is open (S3601: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3604, and when it is determined that the front door 11 is closed (S3601: No), the process proceeds. The process proceeds to step S3602.

<Step S3602>
In step S3602, the MPU 51 determines whether or not an accessory abnormality has occurred based on the accessory abnormality flag 512w. Then, when it is determined that the accessory abnormality has occurred (S3602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3604, and when it is determined that the accessory abnormality has not occurred (S3602: No), the effect The selection process ends.

<Step S3603>
In step S3603, the MPU 51 starts the accessory effect operation and the accessory return operation.

<Step S3604>
In step S3604, the MPU 51 executes a notice-holding image display process that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot winning by using the notice-holding image instead of the character effect effect operation. Specifically, in the advance notice hold image display process, the MPU 51 wins a jackpot based on the change pattern command or the win / loss information corresponding to each pending game time stored in the first change area 512D to the fourth change area 512G. The notice hold image or the normal hold image corresponding to the expected degree of is displayed in the determination display area 343 or the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D corresponding to each game.

For example, the MPU 51 puts the normal hold image in the hold area corresponding to the game times in which the fluctuation pattern commands are "C04" and "C05" among the determination display area 343 and the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D. Display it. Further, the MPU 51 has a blue color in the holding area corresponding to the game times in which the fluctuation pattern commands are "A01", "B01", and "C01" among the determination display area 343 and the first holding area 342A to the fourth holding area 342D. The notice pending image of is displayed. Further, the MPU 51 has a green color in the hold area corresponding to the game times in which the fluctuation pattern commands are "A02", "B02", and "C02" among the determination display area 343 and the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D. The notice pending image of is displayed. Further, the MPU 51 has a red color in the reserved area corresponding to the game times in which the fluctuation pattern commands are "A03", "B03", and "C03" among the determination display area 343 and the first reserved area 342A to the fourth reserved area 342D. The notice pending image of is displayed. The display mode of the determination display area 343 and the first hold area 342A to the fourth hold area 342D is not limited to lighting but may be blinking.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even when the character effect effect operation is normally executed, the front door 11 is opened or the character character abnormality occurs. If so, the accessory effect operation is not executed, and the display of the reserved image in the determination display area 343 suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. That is, if the front door 11 is opened or an abnormality occurs in the accessory when the accessory effect operation is executed, it is expected that the reserved image in the determination display area 343 will be changed to the advance notice reserved image. As a result, the player's attention to the reserved image increases. Therefore, even when the front door 11 is open or when an abnormality occurs in the accessory, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game and the interest of the game.

Further, when the front door 11 is opened, or when an abnormality of the accessory has occurred, the first reserved area 342A to the fourth reserved area are at the timing when the accessory effect operation should be executed. The notice pending image may also be displayed on the 342D, and not only the running game times but also the expected degree of jackpot for the pending game times executed after that is displayed, so that a new notification method is used. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, not limited to the first reserved areas 342A to 342D, it is also conceivable as another embodiment that the reserved image in the determination display area 343 is changed to the advance notice reserved image with a predetermined probability. When the front door 11 is open, the reserved images in the first reserved areas 342A to 342D and the determination display area 343 are changed to the advance notice reserved images with a predetermined probability at the timing when the front door 11 is closed. It is possible that As a result, when the front door 11 is open, the player's attention can be drawn to whether or not the notice hold image is displayed when the front door 11 is closed. It is possible to enhance the interest in.

[10th Embodiment]
As described above, in the gaming machine 10, a plurality of types of effects including a single-shot operation effect, a continuous hit operation effect, a long-press operation effect, and the like are selected and executed with a preset probability. Here, if an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 10 or if the front door 11 is open, there is a risk that the bonus effect operation will not be normally executed even if the bonus effect operation is executed. is there. Therefore, when an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 10 or when the front door 11 is open, the MPU 51 may not select an effect accompanied by an effect effect when selecting the effect in step S1303. Conceivable.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the effects X1 to the effect X5, the effects Y1 to the effects Y5, and the effects Z1 to the effects Z5, the effects X4, the effects X5, the effects Y4, the effects Y5, the effects Z4, and the effects Z5 play a role. It is assumed that the first effect is accompanied by the object effect operation, and the other effects X1 to the effect X3, the effects Y1 to the effect Y3, and the effects Z1 to the effect Z3 are the second effects not accompanied by the accessory effect operation.

In this case, in step S1303, when the accessory abnormality occurs, the MPU 51 includes a normal reach effect table, a special reach effect table, and a super reach effect table (FIGS. 18B to 18B) included in the effect type table 511b. Instead of (shown in FIG. 18D), the effect type is selected by using the normal reach effect table, the special reach effect table, and the super reach effect table shown in FIGS. 37 (A) to 37 (C).

In the normal reach effect table, the special reach effect table, and the super reach effect table shown in FIGS. 37 (A) to 37 (C), the effect X4, the effect X5, the effect Y4, the effect Y5, the effect Z4, and the effect Z5 are excluded. Only the effects X1 to X3, the effects Y1 to Y3, and the effects Z1 to Z3 are selected.

As a result, according to the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the bonus, only the effect in which the bonus effect operation is not executed is executed. Therefore, it is suppressed that the player feels weakness or discomfort by performing the production including the character production operation without the character production operation, and the player's attention to the game and the motivation to play the game are reduced. Can be enhanced.

Further, even when an effect accompanied by an accessory effect operation is selected in step S1303, the MPU 51 performs the effect X4, when executing the accessory effect operation as in steps S1417, S1515, S1619 and the like. The effect X5, the effect Y4, the effect Y5, the effect Z4, and the effect Z5 determine whether or not the first effect accompanied by the character effect operation is selected, and if the first effect is selected, the above. The first effect may be changed to the second effect and executed. The changed second effect may be a specific preset second effect, but the second effect may be selected with a preset probability.

[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]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
The effect executing means (51) for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions in the effect process executed based on the determination result by the main control means, and
A return processing means (51) that executes a return process for returning the movable accessory member to a predetermined standby state after the power is turned on, and a return processing means (51).
With
The gaming machine characterized in that the return processing means executes the return process when the closed state of the front door is detected by the open / close detection unit after the power is turned on.

According to Appendix A1, the return process of the movable accessory member is executed while the front door is closed, so that the position of the movable accessory member may be displaced due to an impact when the front door is closed. The occurrence of defects is suppressed. Therefore, since the defect of the movable accessory member 39 is suppressed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game and improving the player's motivation to play.

[Appendix A2]
A return detection unit (39b) that detects that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state, and
When the return processing is executed a preset number of times without detecting that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state by the return detection unit, an abnormality occurs in the movable accessory member. Abnormality determination means (51) for determination and
The gaming machine according to Appendix A1.

[Appendix A3]
The return processing means operates the movable accessory member by a specific operation amount larger than a predetermined operation amount as an operation amount required to return the movable accessory member to the standby state in the return process. Is a thing,
The gaming machine described in Appendix A2.

[Appendix A4]
When the front door is opened in a state where the abnormality determination means determines that an abnormality has occurred, the return processing means starts the return processing when the front door is closed.
The gaming machine according to Appendix A2 or A3.

[Appendix A5]
The first operation prohibiting means (51) for prohibiting the operation of the movable accessory member by the effect executing means when it is determined by the abnormality determining means that an abnormality has occurred is provided.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary A2 to A4.

[Appendix A6]
A second operation prohibiting means (51) for prohibiting the operation of the movable accessory member when the front door is opened is provided.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary A1 to A5.

[Appendix A7]
The gaming machine according to any one of Appendix A1 to A6, wherein the specific condition includes the arrival of a predetermined predetermined timing.

[Appendix A8]
The gaming machine according to any one of Appendix A1 to A7, wherein the specific condition includes the operation of the operating means in an effect process involving the operation of the operating means by the player.

[Appendix B1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
An effect executing means (51) capable of executing an accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions in an effect process executed based on a determination result by the main control means.
A return processing means (51) that executes a return process for returning the movable accessory member to a predetermined standby state after the movable accessory member is operated by the effect executing means.
A return detection unit (39b) that detects that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state, and
When the return processing is executed a preset number of times without detecting that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state by the return detection unit, an abnormality occurs in the movable accessory member. Abnormality determination means (51) for determination and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

[Appendix C1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
An effect executing means (51) capable of executing an accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions in an effect process executed based on a determination result by the main control means.
A return processing means (51) that executes a return process for returning the movable accessory member to a predetermined standby state after the power is turned on, and a return processing means (51).
With
The return processing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the return process is executed when a predetermined predetermined timing arrives.

[Appendix D1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
An effect executing means (51) capable of executing an accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions in an effect process executed based on a determination result by the main control means.
A return detection unit (39b) that detects that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state, and
An abnormality determining means (51) for determining that an abnormality has occurred in the movable accessory member based on the detection result by the return detecting unit (39b), and
A return processing means (51) that executes a return process for returning the movable accessory member to a predetermined standby state after the power is turned on, and a return processing means (51).
With
The return processing means executes the return process when the opening / closing operation of the front door is detected by the opening / closing detection unit in a state where the abnormality determining means determines that an abnormality has occurred in the movable accessory member. A gaming machine characterized by playing.

[Appendix D2]
The abnormality determining means does not detect that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state by the return detection unit, and when the return process is executed a preset number of times, the movable accessory member has the movable combination. Judging that an abnormality has occurred in a material member
The gaming machine described in Appendix D2.

[Appendix E1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
An effect executing means (51) capable of executing an accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions in an effect process executed based on a determination result by the main control means.
A return processing means (51) that executes a return process for returning the movable accessory member to a predetermined standby state after the power is turned on, and a return processing means (51).
With
The gaming machine characterized in that the return processing means executes the return process when the opening / closing detection unit detects the opening of the front door.

[Appendix F1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
In the effect processing executed based on the determination result by the main control means, the operation effect process for displaying the determination result by the main control means or the image suggesting the determination result is executed according to the operation of the operation means under specific conditions. Production execution means (51) and
With
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that, when the opening / closing detection unit detects the opening of the front door, the simulated operation of the operating means is reflected under predetermined reflection conditions.

[Appendix F2]
When the operation effect processing is a one-shot operation effect process that requires a one-shot operation of the operation means, the reflection condition is set to a specific time or less in which the remaining time of the operation valid period in the one-shot operation effect process is set in advance. It has been reached,
The gaming machine described in Appendix F1.

[Appendix F3]
When the operation effect processing is a continuous striking operation effect process that requires a continuous striking operation of the operation means, the reflection condition is a counter of the number of operations of the operation means with the remaining time of the operation valid period in the continuous striking operation effect process. Has reached the limit timing at which the preset first specified value can be reached.
The gaming machine according to Appendix F1 or F2.

[Appendix F4]
When the operation effect process is a long press operation effect process that requires a long press operation of the operation means, the reflection condition is the operation of the operation means with the remaining time of the operation valid period in the long press operation effect process. The time counter has reached the limit timing that can reach the preset second specified value.
The gaming machine according to any one of Appendix F1 to F3.

[Appendix F5]
The specific condition includes that the operating means is operated in an effect process involving the operation of the operating means by the player.
The gaming machine according to any one of Appendix F1 to F4.

[Appendix F6]
The effect executing means can execute the accessory effect operation of operating the movable accessory member in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation effect process, and the opening / closing detection unit detects the opening of the front door. If so, the pseudo operation of the operation means is reflected under the reflection condition, and the accessory effect operation is not executed.
The gaming machine according to any one of Appendix F1 to F5.

[Appendix G1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
In the effect processing executed based on the determination result by the main control means, the effect execution means (51) for executing the accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions, and the effect execution means (51).
A return detection unit (39b) that detects that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state, and
An abnormality determining means (51) for determining that an abnormality has occurred in the movable accessory member based on the detection result by the return detecting unit (39b), and
With
When the abnormality determining means determines that an abnormality has occurred in the movable accessory member and the execution of the accessory effect operation is selected, the effect executing means replaces the accessory effect operation. The gaming machine is characterized in that the illuminated portion is lit in a lighting mode based on the determination result by the main control means.

[Appendix H1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A front door (11) that can be opened and closed with respect to the game machine body,
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
The effect executing means (51) for executing the illumination effect of lighting the illumination unit in the lighting mode based on the determination result by the main control means, and the effect execution means (51).
With
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the opening / closing detection unit detects the opening of the front door, the effect is executed.

[Appendix I1]
The main control means (4) for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time, and
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
A front door (11) that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.
An open / close detection unit (38) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front door,
In the effect processing executed based on the determination result by the main control means, the effect execution means (51) for executing the accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions, and the effect execution means (51).
A hold display means (51) that displays a notice hold image based on a determination result by the main control means in advance under predetermined conditions, and a hold display means (51).
With
The holding display means is a gaming machine characterized in that the advance notice holding image is displayed when the accessory effect operation is selected by the effect executing means.

[Appendix J1]
A movable accessory member (39) that can operate between at least two states,
In the effect processing executed based on the determination result by the main control means, the first effect of executing the accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions and the second effect of not executing the accessory effect operation are performed. An effect execution means (51) capable of selectively executing a plurality of effects including
A return detection unit (39b) that detects that the movable accessory member has returned to the standby state, and
An abnormality determining means (51) for determining that an abnormality has occurred in the movable accessory member based on the detection result by the return detecting unit (39b), and
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the effect executing means does not select the first effect when it is determined by the abnormality determining means that an abnormality has occurred in the movable accessory member.

4: Main controller 5: Audio lamp controller 51: MPU
511: ROM
512: RAM
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 door 12: Inner frame 13: Back pack unit 14: Outer frame 21: Launch handle 22: Operation button 22a: Operation switch 26: Speaker 27: Illumination unit 341: Design display unit 38: Open / close detection unit 39: Movable accessory member 39a: Motor 39b: Return detection unit 39c: Motor driver

Claims (1)

A main control means for determining whether or not there is a transition to a specific game state in each game time,
A movable accessory member that can operate between at least two states,
A front door that supports the movable accessory member and can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine body,
An open / close detection unit that can detect the open / closed state of the front door,
An effect executing means capable of executing an accessory effect operation for operating the movable accessory member under specific conditions in an effect process executed based on a determination result by the main control means.
A return processing means for executing a return process for returning the movable accessory member to a predetermined standby state after the power is turned on, and a return processing means.
With
The gaming machine characterized in that the return processing means executes the return process when the closed state of the front door is detected by the open / close detection unit after the power is turned on.

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