JP6458888B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  Further, in this type of gaming machine, when prompting the player to operate the operation button, there is a case where a time difference is provided after notification of the operation method of the operation button, and an operation button operation start instruction is notified. For example, after the operation button operation method is notified by the message “Press and hold button to save power!”, The operation button operation start instruction is notified by the “Start!” Message display after a while. Is done. The operation button operation is accepted after the operation start instruction is notified, and the operation button operation is accepted on the condition that the operation button has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state, and the operation is reflected in the production. The

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  However, when the operation method is notified before the operation start instruction, the player may recognize the operation method notification and then start operating the operation button before the operation start instruction is notified. In this case, there arises a problem that the player's operation performed until the operation start instruction is notified is wasted.

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

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes an operating means operated by a player, an operation detecting means for detecting presence / absence of an operation of the operating means at a predetermined interval, a main control means for executing main control of the game, and a predetermined number. An effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to the operated operation method is received, based on a control signal output from the main control means; Operation notifying means for notifying the operation start instruction with a time difference after notifying the operation method. The effect executing means reflects the operation accepting means for accepting the operation of the operation means after the notification of the operation method by the operation notifying means, and the operation of the operating means accepted by the operation accepting means to the effect. Operation reflecting means.

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

The perspective view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. The front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of a pachinko machine. The figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed with the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start winning process performed with the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process performed with the main control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the operation detection process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command determination process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the single operation presentation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the continuous striking operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the long press operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of the effect displayed on the symbol display part of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the single operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the single operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the single operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the single operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the continuous striking operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the continuous striking operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the long press operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the long press operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the other example of the long press operation effect process performed with the display control apparatus of a pachinko machine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the general winning opening 313, the upper operating opening 314, the lower operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the out opening 318 are formed with openings that penetrate the game board 31 in the front-rear direction. . On the back side of the game board 31, a ball that can individually detect a game ball entry corresponding to each of the general winning port 313, the upper operating port 314, the lower operating port 315, and the variable winning port 316. Sensors 313a, 314a, 315a, and 316a (see FIG. 5) are provided. The through gate 317 is a gate through which a game ball can pass, and has a ball entrance sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) that can individually detect the game ball passing through the through gate 317. The entrance sensors 313a to 317a are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the entrance sensors 313a to 317a are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, the detection of a game ball by the ball entering sensors 313a to 317a is also referred to as winning. The incoming sensors 313a to 317a are, for example, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors, but may be any sensors that can individually detect incoming incoming game balls by other detection methods.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main display unit 37 includes a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display arranged on the upper right part of the game board 31 and is used to display the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, probability change, time shortening, or normal), the number N of the symbol variation display hold caused by entering the upper operation port 114 and the lower operation port 115 are displayed. Displayed by the lighting pattern of the plurality of LEDs. Further, in the main display unit 37, the 7-segment indicator displays a variation of the symbol triggered by a winning to the upper operating port 314 or the lower operating port 315, and according to the result of the internal lottery in the main control unit 331. Stop at the symbol. Further, the 7-segment display displays a variation of the symbol triggered by winning the through gate 317, and a symbol corresponding to the result of the internal lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main controller 4 is also equipped with an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillation circuit outputs a clock signal having a predetermined frequency, and the frequency dividing circuit changes the frequency of the clock signal output from the oscillation circuit and inputs it to the MPU 41. Specifically, the execution cycle of a later-described timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) executed by the MPU 41 is determined by a clock signal output from the frequency divider circuit.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 412 stores a lottery counter 412 a, a holding storage area 412 b, and an electronic role holding area 412 c. The lottery counter 412a includes a jackpot random number counter C1 used for jackpot-generating lottery, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and a reach-generating lottery when the symbol display unit 341 changes and changes. And a reach random number counter C3. The lottery counter 412a includes a random number initial value counter CIN1 used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining display durations in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. Is included. In addition, the lottery counter 412a includes a winning symbol counter C4 used for setting a combination of missing symbols, and an electric combination used for lottery for determining whether or not the electric combination 315b of the lower operating port 315 is to be opened. And an object opening counter C5. Hereinafter, when a plurality of types of counters are collectively described, they are simply referred to as counters.

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

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

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 738, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CIN1 is a loop counter that is updated in the same range (0 to 738) as the big hit random number counter C1. The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315. Two types of random probability values for winning a jackpot are set in a low probability mode and a high probability mode according to a success / failure table stored in the success / failure table storage area in the ROM 411. For example, the number of random numbers that win the jackpot in the low probability mode is 2 (373, 727), and the number of random numbers that win the jackpot in the high probability mode is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317). 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733).

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

  The reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one in the range of 0 to 238, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 314 or the lower operation port 315. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the effect pattern displayed on the symbol display unit 341 is selected by the reach random number counter C3. In the production pattern, after the reach occurs, the final stop pattern is stopped by shifting by one by one before and after the reach pattern (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and the final stop pattern after the reach has occurred. There are three stop (rendering) patterns: “reach other than front / rear out of reach” (for example, a range of 9 to 38) and “complete out” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) where reach does not occur. included.

  The variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one in the range of 0 to 198, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counters CS <b> 1 and CS <b> 2 are used to determine the variation display time in the main display unit 37 and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display unit 341 in the MPU 41. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 determines rough display modes such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and special reach. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a main process described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the voice lamp control device 5 determines the reach type of symbol variation displayed on the symbol display unit 341 and the detailed symbol variation mode. Accordingly, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  Further, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 162, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The symbol display unit 341 of the present embodiment performs a decorative effect according to the display mode of the main display device 37. In addition to the variation of the symbol, the symbol display unit 341 slides the varying symbol or generates a reach effect. A notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the user is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, an effect pattern in which the time required for the notice effect is added to the change time, an effect pattern in which the change time is subtracted in order to reduce the time for change display, and an effect pattern in which the change time is not added or subtracted. Among them, any production pattern is selected. As with the reach random number counter C3, the variation type counter CS3 is provided with a plurality of tables with different ranges of random value values from which the production pattern is selected, and the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability mode or low. Depending on the probability mode or in which area of the reserved storage area 412b each random value is stored, the selection ratio of each effect pattern is different.

  In this manner, the values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when the variation display is determined at the start of variation display on the main display unit 37 and at the time of symbol variation start by the symbol display unit 341. The variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are input to the sound lamp control device 5 as variation start commands. In determining the variable display time, the variable display time table stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area in the ROM 411 is referred to.

  The off symbol counter C4 is incremented one by one within a predetermined range set in advance, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The out symbol counter C4 is periodically updated, and the value of the out symbol counter C4 is stored in either the front / rear out / reach symbol buffer of the RAM 412, the non-front / rear out reach reach symbol buffer, or the complete out symbol design buffer. Then, the off symbol counter C4 is used to determine a stop symbol in the left row symbol, middle row symbol, and right column symbol when the big hit lottery is missed. Specifically, when determining the variation pattern at the start of symbol variation, one of the buffer values of the back-and-forth out-reach symbol buffer, the non-front-and-out-reach reach symbol buffer, and the completely out-of-sequence symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  The electric accessory release counter C5 is incremented, for example, one by one within a range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C5 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination reservation area 412c in the RAM 412 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 315b is opened according to the value of the electric accessory release counter C5 stored in the electric utility reservation area 412c.

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

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

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

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

  Also, here, as an example, various commands from the main control device 4 are input to the sound lamp control device 5 first, and the various commands are input from the sound lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6. I will explain. On the other hand, a configuration in which the display control device 6 receives various commands from the main control device 4 and inputs the various commands to the sound lamp control device 5 is considered as another embodiment. In addition, a configuration in which the sub control unit 332 includes one control device having both functions of the sound lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6 is also conceivable as another embodiment.

  By the way, in this embodiment, the fluctuation start command includes the result of internal lottery (random number value), information on the presence / absence of jackpot, information on presence / absence of reach display, information on reach type, etc. The case where the device 5 executes various processes based on the change start command input from the main control device 4 will be described as an example. On the other hand, the main control device 4 inputs a fluctuation pattern command indicating only the presence / absence of jackpot and the fluctuation display time to the voice lamp control device 5 by the MPU 41, and the voice lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 is based on the fluctuation pattern command. In addition, lottery (judgment) of presence / absence of reach display, reach type, production contents, and the like may be considered as another embodiment.

  The input / output I / F 52 is connected to a speaker 26 and an electrical decoration unit 27. In the sound lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can control the sound output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27, and the like based on various commands input from the main control device 4. It is. Further, the MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the electrical decoration unit 27 based on the control signal related to the operation of the operation button 22 input from the display control device 6. .

[Display control device 6]

  The display control device 6 controls the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 on the basis of various commands (control signals) output from the main control device 4 and input via the sound lamp control device 5, thereby producing an effect display. Execute. Here, the display control device 6 is an example of an effect execution means. The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like. The MPU 61 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 61 includes a ROM 611 and a RAM 612. The display control device 6 also incorporates various circuits such as a timer circuit that measures time and an interrupt circuit that receives an interrupt.

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

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

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

  The ROM 611 is a nonvolatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The ROM 611 stores various table information such as a single shot table 611a, a continuous hitting table 611b, a long press table 611c, and an effect table 611d. These pieces of table information are used for various operation effect processes that involve operation of the operation button 22 in the variation display when the variation display in the symbol display unit 341 is started based on the variation start command input from the sound lamp control device 5. Is used to specify the details of the production contents. In addition, the ROM 611 stores a fluctuating symbol displayed on the symbol display unit 341, a reach effect image, a jackpot effect image, a notice character image, and the like. Each image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 includes a still image or a moving image.

  The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit that can read and write various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area for various types of processing executed by the MPU 61. In the RAM 612, a first detection flag 612a, a second detection flag 612b, a third detection flag 612c, a first pattern flag 612d, a second pattern flag 612e, a third pattern flag 612f, a single effect flag 612g, a continuous impact flag 612h, The long press effect flag 612i, the already operated flag 612j, the continuous hit counter 612k, the long press counter 612m, the reception start flag 612n, the preliminary continuous counter 612p, the preliminary long press counter 612q, and the like are stored. These various flags and counters are used in various operation effect processes (see FIGS. 14 to 16) described later that involve operation of the operation buttons 22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

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

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

<Step S702>
In step S702, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 is stored in a counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the random number initial value counter CIN1.

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

<Steps S704 to S705>
Thereafter, in step S704, a start winning process (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, associated with winning in the upper working port 314 or the lower working port 315 is executed. In step S705, after executing the firing control process, the timer interrupt is performed. End the process.

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

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

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

<Step S802>
In step S <b> 802, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation display hold number N displayed on the main display unit 37 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the number N of holds is less than the upper limit (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S803. If the number N of holds is equal to or greater than the upper limit (S802: No), the start winning process is terminated. .

<Step S803>
In step S803, 1 is added to the holding number N.

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

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

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, external output processing for transmitting output data such as commands set in the timer interrupt processing or the previous main processing to each control device on the sub side is executed. Specifically, the presence / absence of the winning detection information in the RAM 412 is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 7. In addition, when a production command such as a variation start command, a type command, a stop display command, and a stop command necessary for symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 is set, the production command is sent to the sound lamp control device 5. Send. At this time, the command transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5 is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S908>
In step S908, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 is stored in a counter buffer area provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the random number initial value counter CIN1.

<Step S909>
In step S909, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter values are cleared to zero. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in counter buffer areas provided in the RAM 412 corresponding to the variation type counters CS1 to CS3, respectively. Thereafter, the process returns to step S907.

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

  In the present embodiment, the case where the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 executes various operation effect processing and the like will be described as an example. However, the MPU 51 of the audio lamp control device 5 is similarly replaced with the display control device 6. The case where the above process is executed is also considered as another embodiment. In the display control device 6, the MPU 61 executes a startup process at the time of startup of the display control device 6, an NMI interrupt process at the time of a power failure, and the like, which are executed by the display control device 6 in this embodiment. The process related to the operation button 22 will be described, and the description of the other processes will be omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the operation detection process, the processes of steps S1101 to S1103 are executed, so that the operation state of the operation button 22 is changed to the first detection flag 612a to the third detection as the operation state for the latest 4 msec intervals. It is stored in the flag 612c. Specifically, the most recent operation state is stored in the third detection flag 612c, the previous operation state is stored in the second detection flag 612b, and the two previous operation states are stored in the second detection flag 612a. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1205>
If it is determined in step S1201 that the first detection flag 612a is not on (S1201: No), in the subsequent step S1202, the second detection flag 612b indicating the operation state of the previous operation button 22 is on. Determine whether or not. If the second detection flag 612b is on (S1205: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1206. If the second detection flag 612b is off (S1205: No side), the process proceeds to step S1210. Transition.

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

<Step S1207>
In step S1207, the second pattern flag 612e is turned on, the first pattern flag 612d and the third pattern flag 612f are turned off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, the second pattern flag 612e is turned on when an operation pattern of “OFF”, “ON”, and “ON” is generated in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The second pattern flag 612e is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has started). . As described above, if it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state using the second pattern flag 612e, the operation start of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity is started. False detection is prevented, and the start of operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

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

<Step S1209>
In step S1209, the third pattern flag 612f is turned on, the first pattern flag 612d and the second pattern flag 612e are turned off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, the third pattern flag 612f is turned on when an operation pattern of “ON”, “OFF”, and “OFF” occurs in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times. The third pattern flag 612f is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has ended). . As described above, when it is determined whether the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state using the third pattern flag 612f, the operation button 22 starts operating due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity. Misdetection is prevented, and the end of the operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

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

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

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

<Step S1302>
Next, in step S1302, it is determined whether the received command is a change start command. If the command is not a change start command (S1302: No side), the process proceeds to step S1303. If the command is a change start command (S1302: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1304. Note that the command received from the sound lamp control device 5 is stored in the RAM 612 and is erased when read out in step S1301.

<Step S1303>
In step S1303, processing based on other commands received from the sound lamp control device 5 is executed, and then the command determination processing is terminated. For example, in step S1303, a stop display process set in advance corresponding to the stop display command, a jackpot start process set in advance corresponding to the jackpot start command, or a jackpot end command set in advance corresponding to the jackpot start command. Execute the jackpot end processing that is.

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

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

<Step S1306>
In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the variation start command includes information indicating the continuous operation effect. For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation type counter CS <b> 3 included in the variation start command matches a value indicating a continuous hit operation effect in the effect table 611 d stored in the ROM 611. On the other hand, as described above, the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 may determine the content of the presentation based on the variation pattern command input from the main control device 4 as another embodiment. In this case, In step S1306, based on the determination result by the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6, it is determined whether or not the effect content to be executed this time is a repeated operation effect. The continuous hit operation effect is the number of times the operation button 22 is operated after the continuous hit effect image is displayed in response to the intermittent operation of the operation button 22 during the operation effective period during the execution of the effect display performed on the symbol display unit 341. This is an effect of a type in which a continuous hitting operation result image is displayed as an effect result when the consecutive hit counter 612k indicating the first predetermined value is reached. Here, when the information indicating the continuous hit operation effect is included in the change start command (S1306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1307, and when the information indicating the continuous hit operation effect is not included in the change start command (S1306). : No), the process proceeds to step S1308.

<Step S1307>
In step S1307, a continuous hitting operation setting process for executing a continuous hitting operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the continuous hitting operation setting process, the continuous hitting effect flag 612h is set to ON. Further, in the repeated hitting operation setting process, based on the random number value included in the change start command, the information on the presence / absence of jackpot occurrence, and the repeated hitting table 611b stored in the ROM 611, the second hitting operation effect corresponding to this time 1 Determine the specified value. The first specified value is a value indicating the number of times of operation of the operation button 22 used as an end condition for the repeated hitting operation effect process. For example, when the jackpot has occurred, the first specified value is “20 times” at the establishment of 5/100, “10 times” at the establishment of 10/100, and the establishment of 85/100 based on the repeated hit table 611b. Is determined to be “5 times”. On the other hand, when the jackpot has not occurred, the first specified value is “5 times” for the establishment of 5/100, “10 times” for the establishment of 10/100, and the establishment of 85/100 based on the consecutive hit table 611b. To “20 times”.

<Step S1308>
In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the variation start command includes information indicating a long press operation effect. For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation type counter CS3 included in the variation start command matches the value indicating the long press operation effect in the effect table 611d stored in the ROM 611. On the other hand, as described above, the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6 may determine the content of the presentation based on the variation pattern command input from the main control device 4 as another embodiment. In this case, In step S1308, based on the determination result by the sound lamp control device 5 or the display control device 6, it is determined whether or not the effect content to be executed this time is a long press operation effect. The long press operation effect refers to the operation button 22 after a long press effect image is displayed in response to the long press operation of the operation button 22 within the operation effective period during the execution of the effect display performed in the symbol display unit 341. The long press operation result image is displayed as an effect when the long press counter 612m indicating the operation time reaches the second specified value. Here, when the information indicating the long press operation effect is included in the change start command (S1308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309, and when the information indicating the long press operation effect is not included in the change start command. (S1308: No), the process proceeds to step S1310. The long press counter 612m is an example of a numerical value used to indicate an operation time during which the operation button 22 is continuously operated. Even if the operation time of the operation button 22 is managed in units of time (msec). Good.

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, a long press operation setting process for executing a long press operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1310. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 612i is set to ON. Further, in the long press operation setting process, based on the random value included in the change start command, information on the presence / absence of jackpot occurrence, and the long press table 611c stored in the ROM 611, the present long press operation effect is provided. A corresponding second specified value is determined. The second specified value is a value corresponding to an operation time of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the long press operation effect process. For example, when the jackpot has occurred, the second specified value is “1000” at the establishment of 5/100, “600” at the establishment of 10/100, and the establishment of 85/100 based on the long press table 611c. “300” is determined. On the other hand, when the jackpot has not occurred, the second specified value is “300” at the establishment of 5/100, “600” at the establishment of 10/100, and the establishment of 85/100 based on the long press table 611c. It is determined to be “1000”.

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

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

  First, in the special reach, after the variable display of the symbol is started in the symbol display unit 341, the symbols on both sides are stopped, and a normal reach effect as shown in FIG. 17A is displayed. FIG. 17A shows a state in which symbols “7” are aligned on both sides, and only the central symbol is fluctuating.

  Thereafter, at a preset timing, as shown in FIG. 17B, a long press operation notification image for notifying the player of the operation method and the operation purpose of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 17B, a power gauge and a button design are displayed together with a message “Press and hold a button to save power!” To notify the player how to operate the operation button 22. Is done. By such notification, the player can recognize that the larger the power stored in the power gauge by pressing the operation button 22, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot.

  Since various images such as the long press operation notification image are displayed during the production, the symbol variation display is displayed in the lower right portion of the symbol display unit 341 in a miniaturized state as shown in FIG. Displayed in some areas. In addition, it is possible that the symbol variation display is not displayed on the symbol display unit 341 during the production.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses after the long press operation notification image is displayed, a long press operation start image for notifying the player of an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is displayed as shown in FIG. Is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 17C, a message “START!” Is displayed as the long press operation start image, thereby notifying the player of an operation start instruction for the operation button 22. By such notification, the player can recognize that the timing for pressing the operation button 22 has arrived.

  Then, when the player starts a long press operation of the operation button 22, the symbol display unit 341 displays the amount of power displayed on the display of the power gauge as shown in FIGS. 17D and 17E. The image is updated so as to increase gradually. At this time, the relationship between the operation time of the operation button 22 and the amount of increase in power in the power gauge changes according to the second specified value, and the higher the second specified value, the more the operation time of the operation button 22 becomes. The amount of increase in power in the power gauge with the passage of time decreases, and the lower the second specified value, the larger the amount of power increase in the power gauge with the passage of operation time of the operation button 22. For example, when the current symbol variation is a big hit, the second specified value is when the power is full due to a short operation of the operation button 22 within the operation valid period, and the current symbol variation is out of the range. Is set so that the power does not reach full when the operation button 22 is operated within the operation effective period.

  Since the power amount of the power gauge increases in this way, the player can expect the power to become full and have a big hit by operating the operation button 22. Increased motivation. In addition, since the power gauge stores power in a sensuous and easy-to-understand manner, it conveys the expectation of the jackpot to the player, so the expectation of the jackpot is high or low even for a player who has little gaming experience with the pachinko machine 10 Can be easily recognized.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 17 (F), when the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 becomes full within the operation effective period, the fluctuation of the central symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. 17 (G). The long press operation result image including the same symbols arranged in a row and the message “Large Bonus!” Is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the operation effective period elapses until the power gauge of the symbol display unit 341 becomes full, as shown in FIG. As shown in I), a long press operation result image including different symbols arranged in a line and a message of “sorry!” Is displayed.

[Single operation effect processing: S1004]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for the single operation effect processing. In the single operation effect process, a process for displaying the single operation effect on the symbol display unit 341 is executed. Note that the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 has one or more types of images such as a single operation preview image, a single operation start image, a single operation result image, and an effect end image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in the single operation effect. Multiple types are stored.

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1407>
In step S1407, a single operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such processing is an example of the operation notification means.

  For example, a message such as “Start!” Or “Ready Go!” Is displayed as the single operation start image. Note that the single operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the single operation start image, and “Go!” May be displayed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the case where the single operation notification image and the single operation start image are separate images will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it is conceivable that the single operation notification image and the single operation start image are included in one operation. In addition, instead of the single operation start image, or together with the single operation start image, an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1408>
In step S1408, the reception start flag 612n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, when the said single operation effect process is performed next, a process will transfer to step S1411 in the said step S1403. Note that the reception start flag 612n is turned off in step S1417 described later.

<Steps S1409 to S1410>
Next, in step S1409, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is continued at the time of notification of the operation start instruction in step S1407. That is, in step S1409, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated before and after the notification of the operation start instruction. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has already been operated, depending on whether or not the first pattern flag 612d is on. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 or the like before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 arrives, “Push the button to align ~” The single operation notification image may be displayed. In this case, the player may start operating the operation button 22 at the time when the single operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the single operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 612n is not turned on until the single operation start image is displayed, and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has not started. . Therefore, the player starts operating the operation button 22 between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, and this state continues even after the display of the single operation start image. In this case, since the input signal of the operation switch 22a does not become “OFF”, “ON”, or “ON” after the start of receiving the operation of the operation button 22 (S1403: Yes) (S1415: No), The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to reflect the operation in the production even when the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is started before the single operation start image is displayed, in step S1409 It is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is continued at the time when the single operation start image is displayed. If the operation button 22 continues to be operated (S1409: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1410, the already operated flag 612j is turned on, and the one-shot operation effect process is ended. If the operation button 22 has not been operated yet (S1409: No), the single operation effect process is terminated as it is.

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

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

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

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

<Step S1414>
In step S1414, it is determined whether or not a predetermined determination time has elapsed after the display of the single operation start image. The determination time is a waiting time from when the one-shot operation start image is displayed to forcibly confirming the operation of the operation button 22 by the player, and at least the operation waiting time corresponding to the operation effective period. Shorter time (for example, 0.5 to 1 second). In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, in order to notify the player of the operation method of the operation button 22 or the like before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 arrives, “Push the button to align ~” The single operation notification image may be displayed. In this case, the player may start operating the operation button 22 at the time when the single operation notification image is displayed. However, even if the single operation notification image is displayed, the reception start flag 612n is not turned on until the single operation start image is displayed, and the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has not started. . Therefore, the player starts operating the operation button 22 between the time when the single operation notification image is displayed and the time when the single operation start image is displayed, and this state continues even after the display of the single operation start image. In this case, since the input signal of the operation switch 22a does not become “OFF”, “ON”, or “ON” after the start of receiving the operation of the operation button 22 (S1403: Yes) (S1415: No), The operation of the operation button 22 is not reflected in the effect. In particular, in such a case, the player may not accept the operation of the operation button 22 and may keep the operation button 22 pressed. At this time, even though the operation button 22 is operated, the player may feel uncomfortable if the operation is not reflected in the production forever. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to reflect the operation to the effect when the state where the operation of the operation button 22 by the player continues before and after the display of the single operation start image continues for a certain period of time, In step S1409, it is determined whether the determination time has elapsed. If the determination time has elapsed (S1414: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1416 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If the determination time has not elapsed (S1414: No), the single operation effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1417>
Thereafter, in step S1417, the single effect flag 612g, the already operated flag 612j, and the reception start flag 612n used in the single operation effect process are turned off.

<Step S1418>
If it is determined in step S1411 that the operation is not within the effective period (S1411: No), that is, if the operation button 22 is not operated within the operation effective period, in the subsequent step S1418, the single operation effect is displayed. An effect end image indicating the end is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it is also conceivable to cause the player to recognize the end of the operation valid period by lowering the display brightness of the single operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. In step S1418, an effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 stops the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 and ends the effect lighting by the electric decoration unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is operated on the condition that the operation button has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after displaying the single operation start image (S1415: Yes). The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the effect (S1416). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such processing is an example of the first operation receiving means. Further, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is a single-shot operation method for the single-shot operation effect when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the single-shot operation start image is displayed (S1409: Yes). An operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the operation is reflected in the effect (S1416) on the condition that the operation button 22 predetermined corresponding to the operation ends or the determination time elapses (S1413 or S1414: Yes). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such processing is an example of the second operation receiving means.

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

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

<Step S1501>
As shown in FIG. 15, in step S1501, whether or not to execute the continuous hit operation effect based on the continuous hit effect flag 612h that is turned on in step S1307 when the variable start command includes information indicating the continuous hit operation effect. Judging. Here, if the continuous hit effect flag 612h is on (S1501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the continuous hit effect flag 612h is not on (S1501: No), the continuous hit operation effect processing is ended.

<Step S1502>
In step S1502, it is determined whether the start timing of the continuous hitting operation effect has arrived. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a continuous hit waiting time from the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341 until the continuous hit operation effect is started for each type of the continuous hit operation effect. In step S1502, it is determined that the start timing of the continuous hit operation effect has arrived when the repeated hit standby time corresponding to the type of the continuous hit operation effect has elapsed since the start of variable display on the symbol display unit 341. Here, when the start timing of the consecutive hit operation effect has arrived (S1502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1503, and when the start timing of the consecutive hit operation effect has not arrived (S1502: No), The continuous hit operation effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

<Step S1506>
In step S1506, it is determined whether or not the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each consecutive hit operation notice image and stored in the ROM 611 has elapsed. The advance notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the repeat hit operation advance notice image after displaying the repeat hit operation advance notice image. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of consecutive hit operation notice images. Here, when the notice duration time corresponding to the continuous hitting operation notice image has passed (S1506: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1507, and when the notice duration time has not elapsed (S1506: No), the continuous hitting operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1507>
In step S1507, the symbol display unit 341 displays a continuous operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such processing is an example of the operation notification means. For example, a message such as “Start!” Or “Ready Go!” Is displayed as the continuous hitting operation start image. It is also conceivable that the continuous hitting operation start image is further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the continuous hitting operation start image, followed by “Go!”. It is also conceivable that an operation start instruction for the operation button 22 is notified by voice using the speaker 26 instead of the continuous hit operation start image or together with the continuous hit operation start image.

<Step S1508>
In step S1508, the reception start flag 612n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, when the continuous hitting operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1509 in step S1503. Note that the reception start flag 612n is turned off in step S1515 described later.

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

<Step S1510>
In step S1510, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started according to whether or not the second pattern flag 612e is on. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has started (S1510: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1511 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. If it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 has not started (S1510: No), the continuous hit operation effect process is ended.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1515>
Thereafter, in step S1515, the continuous hit effect flag 612h and the reception start flag 612n used in the continuous hit operation effect process are turned off, the continuous hit counter 612k is cleared to 0, and the continuous hit operation effect process ends.

<Step S1516>
If it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is not within the effective period (S1509: No), that is, if the effective waiting time has elapsed after the display of the continuous operation start image, in the subsequent step S1516, the continuous operation is performed. An effect end image indicating the end of the effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it is also conceivable to cause the player to recognize the end of the operation valid period by lowering the display brightness of the continuous hitting operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. In step S1516, an effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 stops the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 and ends the effect lighting by the electric decoration unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is operated on the condition that the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after displaying the continuous hitting operation start image (S1510: Yes), The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the effect (S1512). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such processing is an example of the first operation receiving means. On the other hand, in the continuous hit effect process, unlike the single operation effect process, the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image is not considered and ignored. Thus, the MPU 61 when ignoring the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image is also an example of the second operation receiving means. This is because the single operation of the operation button 22 of the player is highly important in the production in which the single operation result image is displayed by the single operation of the operation button 22 as in the single operation operation described above. In an effect in which the number of operations of the operation button 22 is reflected in the display of the consecutive hit operation result image as in the consecutive hit operation effect, the player repeatedly operates the operation button 22 and is dissatisfied with the first operation being ignored. This is because there is little discomfort. In the continuous hit operation effect process, the processing load of the MPU 61 is reduced by ignoring the operation state of the operation button 22 before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1606>
In step S 1606, it is determined whether or not the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each long press operation notice image and stored in the ROM 611 has elapsed. The advance notice duration is a waiting time set in advance as a time during which the player can recognize the content of the long press operation advance notice image after the long press operation advance notice image is displayed. The advance notice duration may be a common time for a plurality of effects or a plurality of long press operation advance notice images. Here, if the advance notice duration corresponding to the long press operation advance notice image has elapsed (S1606: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1607, and if the advance notice duration has not elapsed (S1606). : No), the long press operation effect process is terminated.

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, a long press operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the process of notifying the operation start instruction of the operation button 22 is performed with a time difference after notifying the operation purpose and operation method of the operation button 22. Here, the display control device 6 when executing such processing is an example of the operation notification means. For example, a message such as “Start!” Or “Ready Go!” Is displayed as the long press operation start image. Note that the long press operation start image may be further divided into a plurality of stages. For example, “Ready” may be displayed as the long press operation start image, and “Go!” May be displayed thereafter. In addition, instead of the long press operation start image, or together with the long press operation start image, an operation start instruction of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26.

<Step S1608>
In step S1608, the reception start flag 612n is turned on in order to start receiving the operation of the operation button 22. Thus, when the long press operation effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S1611 in step S1603. Note that the reception start flag 612n is turned off in step S1619 described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Step S1618>
In step S <b> 1618, the long press operation result image is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 as a result of the long press operation of the operation button 22. Specifically, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of long press operation result images corresponding to each type of the long press operation effect. In step S1618, a long press operation result image selected according to information on whether or not a big hit has occurred included in the change start command among a plurality of long press operation result images corresponding to the long press operation effect is obtained. indicate.

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

  In step S1618, a long press operation command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 outputs a production sound corresponding to the long press operation result image from the speaker 26, and the long press operation result. The illumination unit 27 is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the image. Thereby, in the long press operation effect process, the effect is enhanced by the effect sound and the lighting mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 includes a vibration means such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element for vibrating the operation button 22, in step S1618, along with the display of the long press operation result image, the vibration means is controlled to operate the operation button. It may be possible to show that the occurrence of jackpot or the expectation of jackpot is high by vibrating 22.

  As described above, in the long press operation effect processing, the long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the content of the effect display, and the player can be notified of the presence / absence of the jackpot and the expectation level of the jackpot by the effect display. It is possible to give the player a feeling that the player has won the game, and to improve the player's willingness to operate.

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

<Step S1620>
When it is determined in step S1609 that the operation is not within the effective period (S1609: No), that is, when the effective waiting time has elapsed after the display of the long press operation start image, in the subsequent step S1620, the long An effect end image indicating the end of the push operation effect is displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Note that it may be possible to make the player recognize the end of the operation effective period by lowering the display brightness of the long press operation start image instead of displaying the effect end image. In step S1620, an effect end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 stops the reproduction of the effect sound by the speaker 26 and ends the effect lighting by the electric decoration unit 27.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 is provided on the condition that the operation button has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after the long press operation start image is displayed (S1614: Yes), The operation of the operation button 22 is received and reflected in the effect (S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such processing is an example of the first operation receiving means. Further, when the operation state of the operation button 22 is continued before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S1609: Yes), the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 operates the long press operation effect. In accordance with the condition that the operation state of the operation button 22 predetermined corresponding to the long press operation is continued (S1614: No), the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted and the operation is reflected in the effect ( S1615 to S1616). Here, the MPU 61 when executing such processing is an example of the second operation receiving means.

  On the other hand, conventionally, in the configuration in which the long press operation preview image is displayed and the operation method of the operation button 22 is notified before the long press operation start image is displayed, the player is notified of the long press operation advance notification. When the operation of the operation button 22 is started at the time when the image is displayed, there is a problem that the operation of the operation button 22 is not detected and is not reflected in the production. In particular, when the operation method of the operation button 22 is a long press, the possibility that the player keeps pressing the operation button 22 is very high. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable because the operation is not reflected in the performance even though the operation button 22 is operated. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the player operates the operation button 22 after the long press operation preview image is displayed and before the long press operation start image is displayed. Even if the operation state continues until the display of the long press operation start image, the player's operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected from the display time of the long press operation start image. it can. Therefore, for example, it is possible to release the player from the stress that the player misunderstands that the operation button 22 is faulty or the operation button 22 is operated again.

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

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

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, another example of the single operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 18, the same processes as those in the single operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the second embodiment, in the single operation effect process, the following step S1801 is executed, and the steps S1401 to S1402 and the step S1403 are omitted.

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

  Accordingly, in step S1416, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect, and the single operation result image is displayed. Here, the MPU 61 for reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 accepted in step S1801 on the effect is an example of the operation reflecting means. That is, in the second embodiment, reception of operation of the operation button 22 is enabled at the timing when the single operation notification image is displayed. If the operation button 22 has not been operated (S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1406.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the operation of the operation button 22 performed between the notification of the operation method by displaying the single operation advance notice image and the notification of the operation start instruction by displaying the single operation start image. Can be used effectively. In addition, in the second embodiment, since only a simple process of adding the operation to the effect at the time when the operation button 22 is operated is added, the processing load on the MPU 61 is suppressed. Problems related to the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the single operation start image can be solved. For example, the trouble of the player re-operating the operation button 22 is omitted, and the player is prevented from being mistaken for a failure of the operation button 22.

  Here, although the single operation effect process has been described as an example, it is conceivable that the repeated operation effect process or the long press operation effect process is configured similarly. That is, in the case of the continuous hit effect process, when the operation of the operation button 22 is received between the display of the continuous hit operation notice image and the display of the continuous hit operation start image, the process is performed in step S1508 (see FIG. 15). It can be considered that the reception start flag 612n is turned on. In the long press effect process, when the operation button 22 is received between the display of the long press operation preview image and the display of the long press operation start image, the reception start flag 612n is turned on. It is conceivable to add one long press counter 612m. Thereby, also in the continuous hit effect process and the long press effect process, since the operation is reflected in the effect at the time of operation of the operation button 22, the time and effort for the player to re-operate the operation button 22 is omitted. This prevents the player from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 is broken.

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

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

  Specifically, in the third embodiment, another example of the single operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 19, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the process similar to the said single operation effect process shown in FIG. 14, and the description is abbreviate | omitted. Specifically, in the third embodiment, in the single operation effect process, the following steps S1901 to S1903 are executed, and the steps S1413 to S1414 are omitted.

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

<Step S1902>
In step S1902, the already operated flag 612j is turned on. Thereby, it is determined according to the state of the already-operated flag 612j whether or not the operation button 22 has been operated after the display of the single operation notification image and before the display of the single operation start image. Is possible.

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

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 is enabled at the timing when the single operation notification image is displayed, and the subsequent single operation start image is displayed. The operation is reflected. Therefore, even if the player operates the operation button 22 before displaying the one-shot operation start image, the operation of the operation button 22 can be reflected in the effect without the player's re-operation. Thereby, for example, a player who operates the operation button 22 can misunderstand that the operation button 22 is faulty, and can release the player from the stress of performing the operation button 22 again.

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

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

  Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, another example of the single operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the single operation effect process shown in FIG. 20, the same processes as those in the single operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the following step S2001 is executed in the single operation effect process.

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

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

  In addition, it is conceivable that the MPU 61 changes the waiting time in step S2001 according to whether or not a jackpot occurrence is included in the change start command. For example, as the waiting time, for each content of the one-shot operation effect, a first waiting time corresponding to a case where a big hit has occurred and a second waiting time corresponding to a loss are stored in the ROM 611. It is done. In step S2001, the elapse of the first waiting time or the second waiting time selected according to whether or not a jackpot has occurred is monitored. At this time, the first waiting time is, for example, a timing that is preset as a timing at which the roulette stops by hitting, or a timing at which the target enters the aiming, and the second waiting time is, for example, a timing at which the roulette stops by detaching or It is conceivable that the time is set in advance as the timing at which the target deviates significantly from the aim. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the result displayed as the single operation result image is determined by the operation of the operation button 22. Therefore, the player can be motivated to press the operation button 22 after seeing the single operation start image when the same single operation effect is executed next time.

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

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

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

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

  Accordingly, when the player continues to operate the operation button 22 before and after the display of the single operation start image, in step S2101, the first detection flag 612a, the second detection flag 612b, and the first detection flag The 3 detection flag 612c is once turned off, and then sequentially turned on. Therefore, since the second pattern flag 612e is turned on in the same manner as when the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state, the operation of the operation button 22 is accepted in step S1415 (S1415: Yes), This is reflected (S1416).

  Therefore, the operation of the operation button can be reflected in the effect without forcing the player to operate the operation button 22 again. In the single operation effect processing according to the fifth embodiment, step S2101 is executed instead of steps S1409 to S1410 and steps S1412 to S1414 of the single operation effect processing shown in FIG. , The processing load on the MPU 61 is reduced.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, even if the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the continuous hit operation start image in the continuous hit operation effect process (see FIG. 15), the operation is performed. An example of ignoring is explained. On the other hand, a configuration is also conceivable in which continuous operation of the operation button 22 is received after the display of the continuous operation notification image. In the sixth embodiment, a configuration will be described in which continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22 is received from when the continuous hitting operation notification image is displayed, and the continuous hitting operation is reflected in the effect after displaying the continuous hitting operation start image.

  Specifically, in the sixth embodiment, another example of the continuous hitting operation effect process executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the repeated hitting operation effect process shown in FIG. 22, the same processes as those in the repeated hitting operation effect process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the sixth embodiment, the following steps S2201 to S2205 are executed in the continuous hitting operation effect process.

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

<Step S2202>
In step S2202, the pre-strike counter 612p is incremented by one. Thereby, in the repeated hitting operation effect process, the number of operations of the operation button 22 performed between the time when the previous hitting operation preview image is displayed and the time when the repeated hitting operation start image is displayed is stored in the advance hit counter 612p. It will be. Note that the pre-strike counter 612p is cleared to 0 in step S1515.

<Step S2203>
If it is determined in step S1509 that the operation is within the effective period (S1509: Yes), in the subsequent step S2203, it is determined whether or not the pre-strike counter 612p is greater than zero. Here, when the advance hit counter 612p is greater than 0 (S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2204. When the advance repeat counter 612p is 0 (S2203: No), the process proceeds to step S1510. To do.

<Steps S2204 to S2205>
In step S2204, the consecutive hit counter 612k is incremented by one, and in the subsequent step S2205, the previous consecutive hit counter 612p is decremented by one. That is, in steps S2203 to S2205, the process for adding the pre-strike counter 612p as the repetitive strike counter 612k is repeatedly executed until the value of the pre-strike counter 612p becomes zero. After step S2205, the process proceeds to step S1512. As a result, in step S1512, the continuous hitting operation effect image corresponding to the continuous hit counter 612k counted by the preliminary hit counter 612p is displayed.

  As described above, in the consecutive hit operation effect process according to the sixth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the consecutive hit operation start image is displayed, the consecutive hit operation start image is displayed. In step S1512, the operation is reflected in the effect until the pre-strike counter 612p, which is the number of operations, becomes zero. Accordingly, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 performed before the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed in the production without wasting it, and realizes a reasonable game that does not disappoint the player. can do.

  In addition, here, the case where the value of the pre-strike counter 612p is reflected one by one in the value of the repetitive strike counter 612k and the repetitive strike operation effect image gradually changes has been described as an example. It may be possible to display the continuous hitting operation effect image corresponding to the value of the preliminary hit counter 612p from the beginning at the start of displaying the continuous hitting operation start image by replacing it with the preliminary hit counter 612p all at once.

  By the way, in the continuous hitting operation effect process according to the sixth embodiment, the value of the pre-strike counter 612p is added to the continuous hit counter 612k. Therefore, when the operation button 22 is started after the continuous hitting operation start image is displayed. The repeated hit counter 612k will be reached earlier. Therefore, in the repeated hitting operation effect process according to the fourth embodiment, after the repeated hitting operation start image is displayed, the operation of the operation button 22 corresponds to the value of the pre-strike counter 612p when the repeated hitting operation start image is displayed. Until the same number is performed, for example, two operations of the operation button 22 may be added to the continuous hit counter 612k as one operation. That is, if the operation button 22 has been operated before the continuous hit operation start image is displayed, the number of operations is reflected in the effect, while the operation button 22 is operated after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. It is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the continuous hit counter 612k according to the situation.

  Thereby, it is possible to suppress the subsequent change speed of the effect contents changed earlier than usual by reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the continuous hit operation start image, and before the display of the continuous hit operation start image. It is possible to suppress a difference in the final effect result when the operation is started and when the operation is started after the continuous hit operation start image is displayed. In addition, since the number of operations after the display of the continuous hitting operation start image exceeds the number of operations of the operation button 22 before the display of the continuous hitting operation start image, the number of operations is added at a normal addition frequency. The difference in the final operation result when compared with the case where the operation means is not operated before the display of the continuous operation start image is also suppressed.

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

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

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

  As described above, in the continuous hitting operation effect process according to the seventh embodiment, since the reflection interval for the operation of the operation button 22 stored as the preliminary hit counter 612p can be lengthened, the effect It is possible to realize the reflection of the number of operations corresponding to the value of the pre-strike counter 612p in the production while allowing the player to recognize the transition of the consecutive hit operation result image and adding interest to the game.

[Eighth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, in the long press operation effect process (see FIG. 16), when the operation state of the operation button 22 continues before and after the display of the long press operation start image (S169: Yes). ), And a case where the operation is reflected in the presentation after the long press operation start image is displayed. On the other hand, it is conceivable to start accepting the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image indicating the operation method of the operation button 22 is displayed. In the eighth embodiment, by accepting the operation of the operation button 22 when the long press operation notification image is displayed, the long press operation starts after the long press operation notification image is displayed. A configuration in which the operation of the player's operation button 22 until the image is displayed will be reflected in the effect will be described.

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

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

<Step S2402>
In step S2402, the pre-long press counter 612q is incremented by one. Thereby, in the long press operation effect, the operation time of the operation button 22 performed between the display of the long press operation preview image and the display of the long press operation start image is displayed in the pre-long press counter 612q. Will be remembered.

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

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

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

  As described above, in the long press operation effect process according to the eighth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated by the player before the long press operation start image is displayed, Until the pre-long press counter 612q corresponding to the operation time becomes zero, the operation is reflected in the effect in step S1616. Therefore, the player can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 performed before the long press operation start image is displayed in the production without wasting, and the game that makes sense that does not disappoint the player. Can be realized.

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

  By the way, if the operation time of the operation button 22 before the display of the long press operation start image is reflected in the effect, the change of the long press operation effect image in the effect is changed to the operation button before the display of the long press operation start image. This is faster than the case where 22 is not operated. For this reason, it is conceivable to reduce the addition frequency of the long press counter 612m according to the operation of the operation button 22 after the display of the long press operation start image, as in the example described in the continuous hit operation effect process. As a result, the subsequent change speed of the effect content that has changed more quickly than usual can be suppressed by reflecting the operation of the operation button 22 before the display of the long press operation start image, and the display of the long press operation start image can be suppressed. It is possible to suppress a difference in the final effect result when the operation is started before and when the operation is started after the long press operation start image is displayed.

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

[Ninth Embodiment]
By the way, in the long press operation effect process, the operation is reflected in the effect as a response when the operation button 22 is operated between the display of the long press operation notification image and the display of the long press operation start image. In addition to the case, it is conceivable to give meaning to the operation of the operation button 22. In the ninth embodiment, when the operation button 22 is operated between the display of the long press operation notification image and the display of the long press operation start image, the jackpot expectation is determined according to the operation. A configuration that can be notified to a person will be described.

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

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment includes a vibration unit that vibrates the operation button 22 and a driving circuit thereof, and the MPU 61 of the display control device 6 inputs a control signal to the driving circuit. Thus, the vibration means can be vibrated. The vibration means is a vibration actuator such as a vibration motor or a piezoelectric element. In the pachinko machine 10, the vibration means is used, for example, to vibrate the operation button 22 to show the player the expected degree of jackpot.

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

<Step S2502>
In step S2502, vibration notification processing of the operation button 22 is executed. Specifically, in the vibration notification process, when the information on occurrence of jackpot is included in the variation start command, the vibration button is driven to vibrate the operation button 22, and the variation start command indicates that there is no jackpot occurrence. When information is included, the vibration means is not vibrated. The MPU 61 that vibrates the operation button 22 when the operation button 22 is accepted in step S2501 is an example of the vibration control means.

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

  In the vibration notification process, whether or not the operation button 22 vibrates for the purpose of enhancing the player's expectation based on the content of the variation start command even when the variation start command includes information indicating that no jackpot has occurred. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to switch. For example, it is conceivable to vibrate the vibration of the operation button 22 even when an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed based on the internal lottery result (random number value) included in the change start command.

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

  In step S2502, instead of the vibration notification process, the operation start timing for operating the operation button 22 is not reached when the operation button 22 is received before the long press operation start image is displayed. It is also conceivable as another embodiment to execute a notification process for notifying the effect. The MPU 61 when executing such processing is also an example of the operation reflecting means. This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize that the operation start timing has not been reached, thereby preventing the player from misunderstanding that the operation button 22 or the like has failed.

  Furthermore, although the said 9th Embodiment demonstrated the case where the process of said step S2501-S2502 was performed in the said long press operation effect process, it is the same also in the said single operation effect process and the said continuous hit operation effect process. It is conceivable to execute the processing of steps S2501 to S2502. That is, it is conceivable that the steps S2201 to S2202 are executed between the step S1405 and the step S1406 in the one-shot operation effect process shown in FIG. Further, it is conceivable that the steps S2201 to S2202 are executed between the step S1505 and the step S1506 in the continuous hitting operation effect process shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

[Appendix A1]
An operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 61) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received, based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61),
An operation notifying means (MPU 61) for notifying the operation start instruction with a time difference after notifying the operation method;
With
The production execution means
A first operation receiving means (MPU 61) for receiving an operation of the operating means on condition that the operating means has changed from a non-operating state to an operating state after notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notifying means;
When the operation state of the operation means continues before and after notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notification means, the operation means can be accepted according to a predetermined condition corresponding to the operation method. Second operation receiving means (MPU61),
A gaming machine characterized by including:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Appendix B1]
An operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 61) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received, based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61),
An operation notifying means (MPU 61) for notifying the operation start instruction with a time difference after notifying the operation method;
With
The effect execution means receives an operation of the operation means after notification of the operation method by the operation notification means, and an operation of reflecting the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means in the effect And a reflecting means.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B1, it is possible to effectively use the operation performed between the notification of the operation method and the notification of the operation start instruction. For example, the player has to re-operate the operation means. Is omitted, and it is prevented that the player mistakes for a malfunction of the operation means.

[Appendix B2]
When the operation reflecting means is a single operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation reflecting means is changed to the effect when the operation accepting operation is accepted by the operation accepting means. The gaming machine according to appendix B1, which is to be reflected.

  According to the gaming machine according to Supplementary Note B2, since it is a simple process in which the operation is reflected in the effect when the operation means is operated, an increase in processing load is suppressed.

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

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

[Appendix B4]
The operation reflecting means stores the number of operations of the operation means received by the operation acceptance means before notification of the operation start instruction when the operation method is an intermittent operation of the operation means within an operation effective period. In addition, the operation count is reflected in the effect after the operation start instruction is notified, and the frequency of addition of the operation count according to the operation of the operation means after the operation start instruction is notified is decreased. The gaming machine described in 1.

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

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

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

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

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

[Appendix B7]
When the operation reflecting means is a long press operation of the operation means within the operation valid period, the operation reflecting means stores the operation time of the operation means accepted by the operation acceptance means, and the operation start instruction The gaming machine according to appendix B1, which reflects the operation time in the effect after notification.

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

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

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

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

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

[Appendix C1]
An operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 61) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received, based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61),
An operation notifying means (MPU 61) for notifying the operation start instruction with a time difference after notifying the operation method;
A state changing means (MPU 61) for changing a detection result by the operation detecting means to a non-operating state of the operating means when the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notifying means;
A gaming machine comprising:

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

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

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

[Appendix D1]
An operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation means;
Operation detecting means (MPU 61) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received, based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61),
An operation notifying means (MPU 61) for notifying the operation start instruction with a time difference after notifying the operation method;
A first operation accepting unit (MPU 61) for accepting an operation of the operation unit between the operation method notification and the operation start instruction notification;
Second operation accepting means (MPU 61) for accepting an operation of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction;
With
A vibration control unit (MPU61) for driving the vibration unit to vibrate the operation unit when the operation of the operation unit is received by the first operation reception unit; and the second operation reception An operation reflecting means (MPU 61) for reflecting the operation of the operating means received by the means to the effect.

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

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

  According to the gaming machine according to appendix D2, when the control signal output from the main control device includes information on occurrence of a big hit or when a highly expected performance is executed, the operation means is vibrated. By doing so, it can be used as a means for notifying a player.

[Appendix D3]
The gaming machine according to appendix D2, wherein the vibration control means vibrates the operation means only when jackpot occurrence information is included in the control signal output from the main control device.

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

[Appendix D4]
When the operation reflecting means receives the operation of the operating means by the first operation accepting means, the operation reflecting timing is driven to vibrate the operating means and to operate the operating means. The gaming machine according to appendix D1, which notifies that it has not been reached.

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

[Appendix E1]
An operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation means;
Operation detecting means (MPU 61) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received, based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61),
An operation notifying means (MPU 61) for notifying the operation start instruction with a time difference after notifying the operation method;
A first operation accepting unit (MPU 61) for accepting an operation of the operation unit between the operation method notification and the operation start instruction notification;
Second operation accepting means (MPU 61) for accepting an operation of the operation means after notification of the operation start instruction;
With
An operation reflecting means (MPU 61) for notifying that an operation start timing for operating the operating means has not been reached when the operation executing means is received by the first operation accepting means; A gaming machine including operation reflecting means (MPU 61) for reflecting the operation of the operating means received by the second operation receiving means on the effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note E1, since it is possible for the player to clearly recognize that the operation start timing has not been reached, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding the failure of the operation means and the like.

[Appendix F1]
An operation means (operation button 22) operated by the player;
Operation detecting means (MPU 61) for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means (main control device 4) for executing the main control of the game;
An effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means in the effect when an operation of the operation means according to a predetermined operation method is received, based on a control signal output from the main control means. (MPU61),
An operation notifying means (MPU 61) for notifying the operation start instruction with a time difference after notifying the operation method;
With
The effect execution means receives an operation of the operation means after notification of the operation method by the operation notification means, and an operation of reflecting the operation of the operation means received by the operation reception means in the effect Reflecting means,
The operation reflecting means is notified of the operation start instruction after the operation notification is notified by the operation notifying means when the operation method is one operation of the operation means within the operation effective period. When the operation accepting means is accepted by the operation accepting means before, the operation is reflected on the effect after the operation start instruction is notified by the operation notifying means.

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

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

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note F2, since the operation is reflected in the effect immediately after the notification of the operation start instruction, for example, the player has distrust without the operation of the operation means being reflected in the effect. Is prevented.

[Appendix F3]
The operation reflecting means is notified of the operation start instruction after the operation notification is notified by the operation notifying means when the operation method is one operation of the operation means within the operation effective period. If the operation accepting means is accepted by the operation accepting means until a predetermined waiting time elapses from the notification of the operation start instruction by the operation notifying means, The gaming machine according to appendix F1, which is to be reflected.

  According to the gaming machine according to supplementary note F3, the operation is not reflected in the effect until the waiting time elapses, and the notification state of the operation start instruction continues. It can be fully recognized. Therefore, for example, when the same operation effect is executed next time, it is possible to give a willingness to operate the operation means at a correct timing.

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

Claims (3)

Operating means operated by the player;
Operation detecting means for detecting presence or absence of operation of the operating means at predetermined intervals;
Main control means for executing the main control of the game;
Control is performed based on a control signal output from the main control means, and when an operation of the operation means in accordance with a predetermined operation is received, an operation effect is performed to reflect the operation of the operation means in the effect Production execution means;
An operation notification means for performing a second notification for providing a time difference after performing a first notification for notifying a predetermined operation when performing a predetermined operation effect;
With
The production execution means
First operation accepting means for reflecting the operation of the operation means to the effect on the condition that the operation means has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state after the second notification by the operation notification means;
When the operation state of the operation means continues before and after the second notification by the operation notification means, an operation that satisfies a predetermined condition is performed on the operation means in the predetermined operation effect. Second operation accepting means capable of reflecting the operation of the operation means in the production when
After the second notification by the operation notifying unit, when the predetermined period ends with the operation unit remaining in a non-operating state, the predetermined operation is not performed without reflecting the effect performed by the operation on the operating unit. An end effect executing means for executing an end effect indicating the end of the effect;
Including gaming machines. In the end effect performed by the end effect executing means, an end image indicating the end of the predetermined operation effect is displayed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. In the end effect performed by the end effect executing means, the display brightness of the second notification is lowered to indicate the end of the predetermined operation effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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