JP6518401B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In general, in a gaming machine, for example, a ball and ball gaming machine, a winning lottery is executed, and a gaming symbol is variably displayed according to the lottery result, and the big hit game is performed when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific stop display mode. Give. In this type of gaming machine, in order to raise the player's involvement in the game and improve interest, it is practical to use a player-participation type effect that uses the effect button etc. which the player can operate. It is done. In this effect, an operation instruction effect to urge the player to hold a long press and the like is performed, and the player operates the effect button in accordance with the operation instruction (for example, Patent Document 1). In this player participation type effect, conventionally, it is known that the player who does not press the button is cut off and the operation instruction display "release the button" is displayed at the end of the operation period regardless of the long press operation. It is done.

JP, 2016-106797, A

  However, there is an unnatural effect that the message "release" appears while the production button is not pressed.

  Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating the above-mentioned dramatic unnaturalness.

The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means.
(1) lottery means for executing a lottery regarding whether to generate a hit game,
Operation means operable by the player;
An effect means capable of executing an effect including a specific effect;
Production control means for controlling execution of the production by the production means;
A gaming machine comprising
The effect control means is
First operation instruction effect control means for executing and controlling a first operation instruction effect for prompting an operation of the operation means during the specific effect;
Operation valid period setting means for setting an operation valid period for accepting an operation of the operation means during the specific effect;
Second operation instruction effect control means for executing and controlling a second operation instruction effect for prompting an operation different from the first operation instruction effect during the specific effect operation;
Special effect control means for performing and controlling a special effect when the operation means is operated;
The second operation instruction effect control means is
When the operation on the operation means does not satisfy a predetermined operation condition, the second operation instruction effect is not performed.
A game machine characterized by
(2) The third operation instruction effect control means for executing a third operation instruction effect which promotes an operation different from the second operation instruction effect when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied.
The gaming machine according to the above (1), characterized in that
(3) The predetermined operation condition is a condition that the operation means is operating at a predetermined timing during the operation valid period,
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, characterized in that
(4) The predetermined operation condition is a condition that the operation means has been operated a predetermined number of times during the operation valid period,
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, characterized in that
(5) The special effect control means
When the second operation instruction effect is executed, the special effect is executed in response to the operation means being operated or not being operated,
When the third operation instruction effect is executed, it is configured to execute the special effect when the operation means is operated from the non-operation time.
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4), characterized in that
(6) The special effects include a first special effect and a second special effect,
The special effect control means is
When the second operation instruction effect is executed, the first special effect is executed, triggered by the fact that the operation means is being operated or not being operated,
When the third operation instruction effect is executed, it is configured to execute the second special effect when the operation means is operated while not operating.
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4), characterized in that
(7) The special effect control means
The special effect is configured to be executed when the operation effective period ends when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied.
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), characterized in that

  According to the present invention, dramatic unnaturalness can be eliminated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the front side of the game board of the bullet game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing a control device of a ball game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure where it uses for description of the hit classification of the ball and ball game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure where it uses for description of the screen display of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart for explaining the specific reach production concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart for explaining the specific reach production concerning another embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart for explaining the specific reach production concerning another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram (part 1) serving to explain an example of specific reach effect in case 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is FIG. (2) in which it uses for description of the specific reach presentation example in case 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram (part 1) serving to explain an example of specific reach effect in case 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is FIG. (2) in which it uses for description of the specific reach presentation example in case 2 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure where it uses for explanation of a relation of directions production concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows specific reach production control processing concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of the specific reach production start concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of the end of the 1st operation invalidity period concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing during the 1st period concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of specific timing concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of the end of the 1st period concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the 2nd period which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of an effect button monitoring period end concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing during the 1st period concerning another embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of the end of the 1st period concerning another embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch process which concerns on another embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (arrangement example) with which it uses for description of the specific presentation example in case 9 which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (conventional example) with which it uses for explanation of the specific presentation example in case 9 concerning other embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram (part 1) serving to explain an example of a special effect in case 9 according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is FIG. (2) which is used for description of the specific presentation example in case 10 which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (production distribution 1) which is provided to the example of the specific presentation in case 9 and 10 which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (production distribution 2) which is provided for explanation of the example of a specific effect in cases 9 and 10 concerning other embodiments of the present invention.

  The preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachinko game machine will be described as an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.

<1. Outline of configuration: FIG. 1 and FIG. 2>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a frame-like front frame 2 attached to the front of a wooden outer frame 4 so as to be openable and closable, and a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back of the front frame 2 The board 3 (see FIG. 2) is attached, and the game area 3a formed on the surface of the game board 3 is made to face the opening of the front frame 2. A glass door 6 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 3a.

  Below the glass door 6, a front operation panel 7 pivotally supported by the front frame 2 by a hinge (not shown) is disposed. An upper saucer unit 8 is provided on the front operation panel 7, and an upper saucer 9 for storing the ejected game balls is formed in the upper saucer unit 8.

  In the upper tray unit 8, a ball removing button 14 for pulling out the gaming balls stored in the upper tray 9 to the lower part of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game ball payout to the gaming ball lending device (not shown) And a card return button 12 for requesting return of a value medium inserted into the gaming ball lending device.

  Further, the upper tray unit 8 is provided with a frame effect button 13 (first effect button) as operation means (operation means for effect: effect button) which can be operated by the player. For example, the built-in lamp is turned on during a predetermined operation acceptance effective period (input acceptance period), and the operation of this frame effect button 13 is activated, and the contents of the effect are generated according to the operation situation on the frame effect button 13 during this period. Is able to bring about changes. Further, as an operation means for effect, in addition to the frame effect button 13, a direction key 75 (second effect button: not shown) is provided at an appropriate position of the upper tray unit 8. The direction key 75 includes a button 75a pointing upward, a button 75b pointing rightward, a button 75c pointing downward, and a button 75d pointing leftward, and is configured to be operable vertically and horizontally. The buttons are arranged in a cross shape, and the arrangement of the buttons viewed from the player is such that the upward button 75a is on the back side, the downward button 75c is on the near side, the right button 75b is on the right, left direction Button 75d is disposed on the left side. For example, when a plurality of selection images (options) are displayed on the screen, the direction key 75 selects one of them by the player operating (pressing) these buttons 75a to 75d. The player is required to perform a specific operation procedure (for example, pushing only the upper direction, pushing the upper direction and then holding the lower direction, etc.) by the player participation type effect described later, and the player operates in response to this. It is used when you do. The above-mentioned effect operation means is not limited to the frame effect button 13 and the direction key 75, but may be, for example, a jog dial type, a track ball type, a joystick type, a touch sensor type using a noncontact sensor, a touch panel using a liquid crystal display device It may be an operating means such as a formula. Further, the type and the number of the installed operation means are not particularly limited.

  Further, on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, a launch operation handle 15 for operating the launch device 32 (see FIG. 3) is provided. In addition, on both sides of the upper portion of the front frame 2 and above the launch operation handle 15, speakers 46 are provided that provide sound effects (sound effects) by sound. In addition, in each part of the glass door 6, a plurality of decoration lamps 45 are provided which exert a light effect by decoration of light.

(Game board: Figure 2)
Next, the configuration of the game board 3 will be described with reference to FIG. On the game board 3, a ball guiding rail 5 for guiding the launched game ball is mounted annularly as a board division member, and the substantially circular area surrounded by the ball guiding rail 5 becomes a game area 3a. The four corners are non-play areas.

  A liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display) 36 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 3a. The liquid crystal display device 36 is independently controlled by a plurality of numbers, characters, symbols, etc. in three (left, middle, right) display areas (symbol variation display areas) under the control of the effect control unit 24 described later. Fluctuation display operation (variation start and fluctuation stop are set as one set) for display patterns of various kinds of decoration symbols (for example, left symbol (corresponding to left display area), middle symbol (corresponding to middle display area), right symbol (corresponding to right display area)) The various effects including the operation) are displayed by the image.

  Further, in the game area 3a, a center decoration 48 is provided so as to surround the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a far-rolling manner. The center decoration 48 protects the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 from surrounding game balls, and is provided along the front side of the game board 3 and fixed to the game board 3 with a front mounting plate 48 a And a weir frame portion 48b which forms the outer circumference of the liquid crystal display device 36 and which surrounds the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. A floating area through which game balls can pass is formed between the upper surface of the center decoration 48 and the ball guiding rail 5, and the game balls are also guided to the right side of the center decoration 48. The game balls thrown into the upper side of the game area 3a by the launch device 32 are distributed to the left and right on the upper side of the hail frame 48b depending on the launch strength or stroke length of the game balls, and the left side of the center ornament 48. It flows down either of the left flow down path 3b and the right flow down path 3c on the right side.

  The non-playing area near the upper right edge (upper right corner) of the game board 3 is a function display section, and the 7-segment display (with dots) is started up with the upper starting opening 34 (for the first special symbol) A special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display means) and a special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display means) configured side by side corresponding to the mouth 35 (for the second special symbol) Is provided. In the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the special symbol variation display game is to be executed by the variation display operation of the "special symbol" represented by 7 segments (variation display operation which sets one variation start and one variation stop). ing. The above-mentioned liquid crystal display device 36 changes in time the display of the special symbol by means of the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b in time, and changes and displays the decorative symbol by the image, and various notice effects (effect image) At the same time, the decorative symbol variation display game is to be executed.

  Further, in the various function display sections, a composite display (an LED display for holding composite display) 38c consisting of a 7-segment display (with dots) is disposed adjacent to the special symbol displays 38a and 38b. The combination is called the display of the number of activated balls in the special symbol 1, the display of the number of activated balls in the special symbol 2, the fluctuation time shortening function in operation (time), and in the high probability state (high probability) This is because it is a hold / time-short / high-accuracy composite display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a “composite display device”) having five display functions of status notification.

  Further, in the various function display sections, a normal symbol display device 39a (normal symbol display means) in which a plurality of (two in this embodiment) LEDs are arranged is provided adjacent to the composite display device 38c. In this normal symbol display device 39a, the normal symbol change display game is executed by the variable display operation of the normal symbol represented by the two LEDs. For example, as the variable display operation, the normal symbol by the LED repeats turning on and off alternately in a seesaw manner, and by stopping in a state where one side is turned on, the success or failure of the normal symbol changing display game becomes clear There is. In addition, a round number display device 39b formed by arranging three LEDs (first to third round display LEDs) adjacent to the normal symbol display device 39a is provided. The number-of-rounds display device 39b reports the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) relating to the big hit by the combination of the on / off state of the three LEDs.

  Below the center decoration 48, an upper starting opening 34 (first special symbol starting opening: first starting means) and a lower starting opening 35 (second special symbol starting opening: second starting means) are provided. The normal fluctuation winning device 41 is provided at the upper and lower sides, and detection sensors 34a and 35a (upper start opening sensor 34a and lower start opening sensor 35a: see FIG. 3) for detecting passage of gaming balls are formed in each inside ing.

  The upper start opening 34, which is the first special symbol start opening, is referred to as a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1") in the special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display device), and in some cases "special symbol The winning opening according to the starting condition of the variable display operation (abbreviated as 1)) is configured as a winning rate fixed type winning device having no starting opening opening / closing means (means for opening or enlarging the starting opening) . In the present embodiment, the left flow down path 3b to the upper starting opening 34 by the action of the game ball falling direction conversion member (for example, a game nail (not shown), the wind turbine 44, the center decoration 48, etc.) in the game area 3a. The game ball that has flowed down has a configuration that is easy to enter (winning), while the game ball that has flowed down the right flow down path 3c is configured to be difficult to enter or unable to enter.

  The normal fluctuation winning device 41 is configured as a winning ratio changing type winning device capable of changing the winning percentage of the game ball of the starting opening by the starting opening opening / closing means. In the present embodiment, a so-called "electric tulip" is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (movable members) 47 that allows the lower start opening 35, which is the second special symbol start opening, to be opened or enlarged as the start opening opening / closing means. It is configured as a "type winning device".

  The lower starting opening 35 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is referred to as a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 2") in the special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display device), and in some cases as "special symbol 2" The winning area according to the start condition of the variable display operation (abbreviated) is a winning opening, and the winning area of the lower starting opening 35 is an open state that facilitates winning according to the operating state (active or inactive) of the movable wing piece 47 It is converted into (a winning easy state) and a closed state (a hard winning state) which makes winning more difficult than in the open state or makes winning impossible. In the present embodiment, when the movable wing piece 47 is inoperative, the lower starting opening 35 is maintained in a closed state (impossible state) in which winning can not be made.

  Also, on both sides of the normal fluctuation winning device 41, there are four general winning openings 43 on the left and one on the right, and a general winning detecting the passage of the game ball in each inside A mouth sensor 43a (see FIG. 3) is formed.

  In addition, a normal symbol starting opening 37 (third starting point) consisting of a passing gate (specific passing area) through which gaming balls can pass on the upper right side of the normal variation winning device 41, that is, above the middle part of the right falling path 3c. Means are provided. The normal symbol starting port 37 is a winning opening related to the variable display operation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 39a, and the normal symbol starting port sensor 37a (see FIG. 3) which detects gaming balls passing therethrough. Is formed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol start port 37 is formed only on the right flow down path 3c side and is not formed on the left flow down path 3b side, but is formed only on the left flow down path 3b It may be formed on both flow paths.

  In the middle of the route from the normal symbol starting opening 37 to the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 41 in the right flowing down path 3c, the special fluctuation winning construction configured to be able to open or expand the big prize opening 50 by the open and close type open door 52b. A device 52 (special electric winning combination, big winning means) is provided, and inside thereof a big winning opening sensor 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the game ball entering the big winning opening 50 is formed. .

  The periphery of the special winning opening 50 is a bulging portion (decorative member) 55 bulging from the surface of the game board 3, and the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55 forms the downstream guiding portion of the right flow down path 3c. There is. And if the big winning opening 50 is in a closed state (big winning opening closed state) by the open door 52b, by forming a surface continuous with the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55, the downstream guiding portion It forms part of the upper side 55a). Also, in the downstream area of the right flow down path 3c, in the area above the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55, precisely in the game area above the big winning opening 50, the flow path correction plate 51d is provided so as to project the flowing gaming balls toward the large winning opening 50.

  The ball entry process of the game ball to the special winning opening 50 is as follows. The game ball which has passed through the floating area between the upper surface of the center decoration 48 and the ball guiding rail 5 is projected from the game board 3 and on the top surface (upper side) 55a of the bulging portion 55 functioning as a guide for the game ball. It will flow down along. Then, the gaming ball contacts the right end of the flow path correction plate 51d projecting from the gaming board 3 surface, whereby the flow-down direction of the gaming ball is corrected in the direction of the big winning opening 50 (downward). At this time, if the big winning opening 50 is covered by the opening and closing type open door 52b (big winning opening closed state), the gaming ball rolls on this, and the predetermined arrangement not shown By the game nail, it is led in the direction of the tulip type normal fluctuation winning device 41 (the lower starting opening 35). At this time, if the lower starting opening 35 is in a winning possible state (starting opening open state), the gaming ball may win in the lower starting opening 35. On the other hand, when open door 52b is retracted into the game board surface and large winning opening 50 is open (large winning opening open state), the gaming ball is led into large winning opening 50.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player aims the firing position at the special fluctuation winning device 52 side (when the gaming ball is aimed to pass the right flow down path 3c), the upper start is The game ball is hard to be induced or not induced to the mouth 34 side. Therefore, in the "large winning opening closed state", it is difficult or impossible to win each starting opening 34, 35 unless the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variable winning device 41 operates. The movable wing piece 47 operates in an open / close pattern that is more advantageous than the normal state when in the gaming state accompanied by the power support presence state described later.

  In the case of the present embodiment, it is changed depending on the game state as to what kind of manner the player will strike to achieve an advantageous situation. Specifically, in the case of a gaming state accompanied by the below-mentioned "without power support state", "left-hand strike" to aim the gaming ball to pass through the left flow-down path 3b is considered advantageous. If the game state involves the presence state, it is advantageous to "right-hand" to aim the gaming ball to pass the right flow down path 3c.

  The number, shape, formation position, and the like of each winning means can be changed as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change as to which of the left flow down path 3b and / or the right flow down path 3c each game winning means can play a game ball. For example, the big winning opening 50 may be configured to be able to win from any of the left and right down flow paths which belong to both the left down flow path 3b and the right down flow path 3c. Similarly, the lower start opening 35 or the normal symbol start opening 37 may be configured to belong to both the left flow down path 3b and the right flow down path 3c. Also, as described above, when the winning means is configured as "one that belongs to both the left flow down path 3b and the right flow down path 3c", for example, the game ball from one left flow down path 3b is easy to win, The game ball from the right flow path 3c may be formed to be difficult to win, and may substantially belong to any flow path.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the various winning openings provided in the gaming area 3a, when there is a winning to a winning opening other than the normal symbol starting opening 37, a promise is made separately for each winning opening. The number of winning balls per winning ball (for example, 3 for the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35, 13 for the large winning opening 50, 10 for the general winning opening 43) is paid out from the gaming ball payout device 19 It is supposed to be The game balls that did not win in each of the above-described winning openings are discharged from the game area 3 a through the out port 49. Here, "winning" is not a structure in which the winning opening takes in the gaming ball inside, or the winning opening takes in the gaming ball inside, but a winning opening consisting of a passing type gate (for example, the normal symbol starting opening 37 In the case of), it means that the game ball passes through the gate, and in fact, when the game ball is detected by each winning detection switch formed for each winning opening, “winning” in the winning opening Is treated as having occurred. The game ball pertaining to this winning is also referred to as a "winning ball". It should be noted that if the game ball enters the winning opening, the game ball is detected by the prize detection switch, so unless otherwise noted in the present specification, whether the game ball was detected in the prize detection switch Regardless of whether or not there is a case where the game ball enters the winning opening, it may be referred to as "winning".

<Movable body role>
Further, in the area of the game board, a plurality of movable body effects are disposed at positions which do not interfere with the flow of the game balls. In this example, the first movable body character (clock-like character) 80 is disposed at the upper right side in the center decoration 48, that is, at a position that does not obstruct the flow of the gaming ball passing through the right flow downward path 3c. A second movable body part (flower type part) 90 is disposed on the side. The watch-shaped character 80, which is the first movable body character, has a clock panel 81 including a numeral display section divided into 12 number sectors with Roman numerals "I" to "XII" attached thereto; It has a timepiece hand 82 consisting of a short hand and a long hand which can rotate on the timepiece plate portion 81 and can indicate time and minute as required, and is configured as a timepiece-shaped character 80 as a whole. The watch-shaped character 80 rotates at a high speed around the clock hand 82, and the number sector of the clock panel 81 colors with a predetermined "color and number", and serves to show the player an expectation for a hit. . The flower-shaped character 90, which is the second movable body character, has a corolla A2 consisting of a plurality of petals arranged around the flower heart A1, and the flower heart A1 and the corolla A2 are vertically (falling) or lateral Attach the first movable body 91 configured to be movable (projecting movement) and the bale B1 located on the outer periphery of the corolla A2 to the tip of the stem portion B2, and allow the bale B1 and the stem portion B2 to move up and down (dropping movement) And a second movable body 92 configured in FIG. As illustrated, the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are disposed in a state in which the solid line position near one side (right side) of the liquid crystal screen is the initial position and both are united. In the case of this embodiment, the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are operable independently of each other, and the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are also operable in the vertical direction while being united. is there. The movable body part functions as a rendering means, and realizes the movable body representation such as suggesting the degree of expectation to the hit by its operation mode.

<2. Controller: Fig. 3>
With reference to FIG. 3, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit (main control means) 20 that generally controls control (game operation control) related to the entire game operation, and main control A presentation control unit (rendering control means) 24, which comprehensively manages execution control (presentation control) of the effect by the presentation means, upon receiving the presentation control command from the unit 20, and a payout control board (payout A control unit 29 and a power supply substrate (power control unit) 31 that generates and supplies a necessary power to the gaming machine from an external power supply (not shown) are mainly provided. The power supply route is omitted in FIG.

(2-1. Main control unit 20)
The main control unit 20 has a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 201 (main control CPU), and in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure, a ROM 202 (main control for storing various data necessary for game operation control) A ROM) and a RAM 203 (main control RAM) functioning as a work area and a buffer memory are mounted to constitute a microcomputer (Z80 system equivalent product) as a whole.

  Also, although not shown, the main control unit 20 adds to the Z80 system a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) that adds a periodic interrupt function, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) with a constant period, and a time measurement function. It also includes an interrupt controller circuit that exhibits an interrupt enable / interrupt disable function such as timer interrupt that applies an interrupt signal, and a counter circuit for generating a random number of a certain range in hardware. The counter circuit includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit, and functions as a 16-bit counter as a whole. The CPU 201 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as the internal lottery random number value (big hit determination random number), and the random number value in the big hit lottery Use Note that the internal lottery random number is obtained by adding a soft random number value generated by an appropriate software process and a hard random number value in order to prevent a goto act such as hitting and hitting.

  The main control unit 20 detects the passage of the upper start opening 34a that detects winning on the upper start opening 34, the lower starting opening sensor 35a that detects winning on the lower start opening 35, and the normal symbol start opening 37. The normal symbol opening sensor 37a, the large winning opening sensor 52a for detecting winning on the large winning opening 50, the general winning opening sensor 43a for detecting winning on the general winning opening 43, and the fraudulent action against the pachinko gaming machine 1 A fraud detection sensor 99 (vibration sensor, magnetic sensor, etc.) for detection is connected, and the main control unit 20 can receive detection signals from these.

  The main control unit 20 also includes an ordinary electric combination solenoid 41c for controlling the opening and closing of the movable wing 47 of the lower starting opening 35 and a special winning opening solenoid 52c for opening and closing the open door 52b of the special winning opening 50. And the main control unit 20 can transmit control signals for controlling them.

  In addition, the special symbol display device 38a and the special symbol display device 38b are connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the special symbols 1 and 2 . Further, the main control unit 20 is connected with the normal symbol display device 39a, and can transmit a control signal for controlling the display of the normal symbol.

  Further, a compound display 38c is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for controlling display of various information displayed on the main display unit 38c. Further, the number-of-rounds display device 39b is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the specified number of rounds due to the big hit.

  Further, a frame external concentrated terminal substrate 21 is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 is connected to the hall computer HC provided outside the gaming machine via the frame external concentrated terminal substrate 21. It is possible to transmit predetermined game information (for example, big hit information, prize ball number information, execution information of a symbol variation display game, etc.). The hall computer HC monitors the game information from the main control unit 20, and centrally manages the operating status of the pachinko hall gaming machine.

  Further, a payout control board (a payout control unit) 29 is connected to the main control unit 20, and a payout control board (a launch control unit) 28 for controlling the launch device 32 and a payout of the game balls are connected to the payout control board 29. The game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 19 for performing the game is connected. The main control unit 20 can transmit a control command related to the payout (a payout control command for specifying the number of winning balls) to the payout control board 29. The main roles of the payout control board 29 are reception of a payout control command from the main control unit 20, award ball payout control of the gaming ball payout device 19 based on the payout control command, and transmission of a payout status signal to the main control unit 20. Etc. Based on the payout state signal, the main control unit 20 monitors whether the function of the game ball payout device 19 is normal or not (whether or not a ball jam or a payout of a prize ball occurs or not).

  Further, the payout control board 29 can transmit a release control signal to the release control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization of a launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal to realize the game ball launch operation by the operation of the launch operation handle 15 .

  Further, the payout control board 29 can transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization of a launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal to realize the game ball launch operation by the operation of the launch operation handle 15 .

  Further, the main control unit 20 can transmit various effect control commands including information related to the special symbol variation display game and information related to an error to the effect control unit 24 according to the processing state. However, in order to prevent the goto action, the main control unit 20 only transmits a signal to the effect control unit 24 and has a configuration of one-way communication in which the signal from the effect control unit 24 can not be received. .

(2-2. Effect control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 has a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 241 (effect control CPU), a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) storing effect data required for effect control processing, and a RAM 243 (functioning as a work area or buffer memory In addition, a tone generator IC, an RTC, a counter circuit having the same function as the counter circuit of the main control unit 20, an interrupt controller circuit, etc. are provided. Control.

  The main roles of the effect control unit 24 are reception of effect control commands from the main control unit 20, determination of selection of effects based on effect control commands, image display control of the liquid crystal display device 36, sound control of the speaker 46, decoration lamps It is the light emission control of the LED for effect including 45, the operation control of the movable body part and the like. Further, the effect control unit 24 is a first operation instruction effect control means, a second operation instruction effect control means, a third operation instruction effect control means, an operation effective period setting means, a special effect control means, an effect selection means, a specific effect related information It includes a display control unit and a functional unit as an index display control unit.

  The effect control unit 24 further includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls display control of the liquid crystal display device 36. The display control unit is an image ROM storing VDP (Video Display Processor) which controls overall image output processing such as image expansion processing and image drawing, and image data (effect image data) on which VDP performs image expansion processing. , A VRAM (Video RAM) for temporarily storing image data expanded by VDP, a liquid crystal control CPU for outputting control data necessary for VDP to perform display control, and a display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU A liquid crystal control ROM that stores the described program and various data necessary for display control thereof and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area or a buffer memory are mainly configured.

  In addition, the effect control unit 24 is used to display various effects (light effects, sound effects, movable object effects), the decoration lamp 45, the clock panel part (number display part) 81 of the watch-shaped character 80 and various LEDs Light display control unit for the light display unit 45a including the sound control unit, sound control unit (sound source LSI) for the sound generation unit 46a including the speaker 46, and drive control unit (motor drive circuit) for the movable object function motors 61, 61a, 61b Is equipped. Here, the movable body part product motor 61 is for driving the clock hands 82 constituting the watch-shaped part article 80, and the movable body part products motors 61a and 61b are for driving the movable bodies 91 and 92 constituting the flower-shaped part article 90. It is. The effect control unit 24 can transmit a control signal related to the effect means to these control units.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is connected to a position detection switch 97 for the clock hand 82 and position detection switches 97a and 97b for the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 of the flower-shaped character 90, and the effect control unit 24 can receive detection signals from these. Based on the detection signals from the position detection switches 97, 97a, 97b, the effect control unit 24 controls the operation mode while monitoring the current operation position (for example, the amount of movement from the origin position) of the movable object. Also, monitor the malfunction of the operation of the movable body part (whether or not it is a normal operation (for example, after the operation, whether or not it has correctly returned to the home position, etc.)).

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is connected with a switch for operation means (operation detection means) capable of detecting an operation of the effect button, that is, a switch for the frame effect button 13 and a switch for the direction key 75. The operation detection signals from these effect buttons 13, 75a to 75d can be received.

  Based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 randomly determines from among a plurality of effect patterns prepared in advance by lottery, and determines various effect means at necessary timing. Control to bring out the desired effect. As a result, the display of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device 36 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 46, the lighting and blinking drive of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized, and various effect patterns (decorative symbol variation display operation and The “rendering scenario” in a broad sense is realized by the advance presentation and the like being expanded in time series. Also, during the predetermined operation acceptance effective period, the effect control unit 24 performs any operation on the effect button based on the operation detection signal from the effect button (frame effect button 13, direction key 75, etc.) switch. Can be identified (for example, pressing (single pressing), long pressing, continuous hitting, direction operation of the direction key 75, etc.), and effects control according to the operation situation (operation mode) can be controlled It is possible. Specifically, when a player participation type effect described later is incorporated in the effect scenario (in the case of a specific effect scenario), the effect scenario (basic effect scenario) determined based on the effect control command is Change (switch) control to another rendering scenario according to the operation. This makes it possible to make the presentation colorful.

  In addition, the effect control command defines a function by a 1-byte long mode (MODE) and a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte long event (EVENT) as well, and in order to distinguish MODE and EVENT, Bit 7 of MODE is ON, Bit7 of EVENT is OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, strobe signals are output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 24, and the first time after a predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. Transmission of the strobe signal of Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after a predetermined time has elapsed since transmission of this strobe signal, and a second strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed since this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the CPU 201 for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 (effect control CPU) can reliably receive a command.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and obtains the effect control command in the interrupt processing. It has become. Also, unlike the CPU 201, when an interrupt occurs on the basis of the input of the strobe signal, the CPU 241 is executing an interrupt process (timer interrupt process periodically executed) based on another interrupt. Even if there is, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the processing, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if other interrupts occur simultaneously.

<3. Outline of operation>
Next, a game operation related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment using the control device (FIG. 3) will be described.

(3-1. Symbol variation display game)
(3-1-1. Special symbol variation display game, decoration symbol variation display game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 20 is based on predetermined starting conditions, specifically, the fact that the gaming ball has entered the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35 (winning). In the case of the "big hit lottery" by random number lottery is performed. The main control unit 20 variably displays the special symbols 1 and 2 on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b based on the lottery result to start the special symbol variation display game, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, displays the result as a special symbol Derivative display on the device, thereby ending the special symbol variation display game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the upper starting opening 34 and the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the lower starting opening 35 are performed separately and independently. Therefore, the big hit lottery result regarding the upper starting opening 34 is derived on the side of the special symbol display device 38a, and the big hit lottery result regarding the lower starting opening 35 is derived on the side of the special symbol display device 38b. Specifically, on the special symbol display device 38a side, on the condition that the game ball has entered the upper starting opening 34, the special symbol 1 is variably displayed to start the first special symbol variation display game, On the other hand, on the special symbol display device 38b side, on the condition that the game ball has entered the lower starting opening 35, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed to start the second special symbol variation display game. ing. Then, when the special symbol variation display game in the special symbol display device 38a or the special symbol display device 38b is started, the predetermined "big hit" is performed if the big hit lottery result is "big hit" after the predetermined variation display time has elapsed. In the aspect, in the other case, the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in a predetermined "losing" manner, whereby the game result (big hit lottery result) is derived.

  In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a side is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1", and the second special symbol on the special symbol display device 38b side. The variable display game is referred to as "special symbol variable display game 2". Also, unless otherwise required, "special symbol 1" and "special symbol 2" are simply referred to as "special symbol" (sometimes abbreviated as "special figure"), and "special symbol variation display game 1" and "special" The symbol variation display game 2 is simply referred to as "special symbol variation display game".

  Further, when the above-mentioned special symbol variation display game is started, along with this, the decoration symbol (proactive game symbol) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the decoration symbol variation display game is started, And various effects are developed. When the special symbol variation display game is over, the decorative symbol variation display game is also finished, and the special symbol display device reflects a predetermined special symbol indicating a big hit lottery result, and the liquid crystal display device 36 reflects the big hit lottery result The decorative pattern is derived and displayed. That is, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed by the decorative symbol variation display game including the variation display operation of the decorative symbol.

  Therefore, for example, when the result of the special symbol variation display game is "big hit" (when the big hit lottery result is "big hit"), an effect reflecting the result is developed in the decorative symbol variation display game. Then, when the special symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a display mode (for example, a display state of 7 segments “7”) in which the special symbol indicates a big hit, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays “left”, “middle”, “right In each display area of "", the display pattern in which the decorative symbol reflects "big hit" (for example, in each display area of "left", "middle" and "right", three decorative symbols are "7" "7" " It is stopped and displayed in the display state of 7 ".

  In the case of this "big hit", specifically, the special symbol variation display game is ended, and accordingly the decorative symbol variation display game is ended, and as a result the symbol form of "big hit" is derived and displayed After that, the special winning opening solenoid 52c (see FIG. 3) of the special variation winning device 52 operates (see FIG. 3) and the opening door 52b opens and closes in a predetermined pattern, whereby the special winning opening 50 is opened and closed. A special gaming state (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player occurs. In this big hit game, by the opening door 52b, until the opening time of the big winning opening is a predetermined time (maximum opening time: 29.8 seconds, for example), or the number of gaming balls won the big winning opening (big winning opening A predetermined number of winning balls to 50 (maximum number of winnings: the upper limit number of winning balls allowed for the opening of the winning opening opened or enlarged by one actuation of the prize, for example, nine) "Round game" where the winning area is opened or enlarged and the special winning opening is closed when any of these conditions is satisfied, until a predetermined number of predetermined rounds (for example, a maximum of 16 Round) repeated. The condition for closing the special winning opening 50 is not limited to this, and may be based only on the opening time of the special winning opening, or based on only the number of gaming balls that have won the special winning opening and Also good.

  When the big hit game is started, an opening effect for notifying that the big hit is started is performed first, and after the opening effect is finished, a round game is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of predetermined rounds as the upper limit. Then, after the defined number of rounds, an ending effect notifying that the big hit is finished is performed, whereby the big hit game is finished. That is, the big hit game is roughly divided into an opening effect period, a round game execution period having the maximum number of rounds as an upper limit, and an ending effect period. However, the round game execution period excluding the opening effect period and the ending effect period, which are the big winning opening closed state, may be regarded as a big hit game period.

  With regard to the information necessary for the execution of the above-mentioned decorative symbol variation display game, the main control unit 20 first specifically determines that the game ball has entered the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35 (winning). On the condition that the game ball is detected by the upper start opening sensor 34a or the lower start opening sensor 35a and the start condition (start condition for the special symbol) is satisfied, the "big hit", "small hit" or "missing" If it was a "big hit" and if it was a "big hit", if it was a "big hit", then the "small hit" type, "losing" If there is, the big hit lottery including 'the symbol lottery (win type (hit type) lottery)' to draw the lost type will be performed (if there is only one kind of small hit or lost, it is not necessary to carry out the type lottery , Omit the lottery May be), that based on the lottery result information, and the variation pattern of the special symbols, special symbol (hereinafter which finally stopped and displayed in accordance with the winning type, determines the referred) to as "special stop symbol." Then, as a production control command for specifying the processing state, a "variation pattern specification command" including at least fluctuation pattern information of a special symbol (for example, information on a big hit lottery result and a fluctuation time of the special symbol) is directed to the production control unit 24 side. Send. Thereby, basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24. In the present embodiment, in order to make the variation of the effect abundant, the “decorative symbol specification command” including the information of the special stop symbol (the symbol lottery result information (the information regarding the hit type)) is also transmitted to the effect control unit 24 It is supposed to be.

  The variation pattern information of the special symbol can include information specifying the presence or absence of a specific advance notice effect (for example, "reach effect" or "simulated continuous effect" described later). To describe in detail, the variation pattern of the special symbol is roughly classified into a "hit variation pattern" in the case of hit and a "loss variation pattern" in the case of loss, according to the big hit lottery result. For these fluctuation patterns, for example, 'reach fluctuation pattern' which designates generation of reach production which will be described later, 'normal fluctuation pattern' which does not designate generation of reach production, generation (duplicate occurrence) of pseudo continuous production and reach production A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are included, such as a 'pseudo-connected reach fluctuation pattern' to be specified, a pseudo-connected effect generation specified, and a not-specified reach effect generation 'pseudo-connected normal fluctuation pattern'. In addition, in order to secure the production time of reach production or pseudo-series production, the fluctuation pattern for specifying the reach production or the pseudo-series production usually has a fluctuation time longer than that of the normal fluctuation pattern.

  In the below-mentioned “player participation type effect”, the predetermined operation (for example, pressing the player) on the presentation button to the player within a predetermined period of time during a specific effect (for example, during a specific reach effect, a pseudo-allen, etc.) Urges operations such as long press, continuous hit, etc. (operation instruction effect production), monitors whether or not the operation is performed, and when the predetermined operation is performed, the effect that wins the expectation of winning a big hit (Result effect) makes it appear for a predetermined time. Therefore, as the player participation type effect, only the fluctuation pattern in the case of a relatively long time (for example, 60 seconds to 90 seconds or more) can be revealed as a symbol fluctuation display game (variation time of special symbol). A specific description of this player participation type effect will be described later in (5-4. Player participation type effect).

  Based on the information included in the effect control command (here, the variation pattern designation command and the decoration symbol designation command) sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 performs time series during the decoration symbol variation display game. Decide the contents of the presentation (the presentation scenario such as notice presentation) and the decoration pattern (decorative stop pattern) to be finally stopped and displayed, and change the decorative pattern according to the time schedule based on the fluctuation pattern of the special pattern and display the decoration Run the symbol variation display game. Further, when the player participation type effect is incorporated in the effect scenario, the effect corresponding to the operation condition is produced based on the operation detection signal from the effect button. Thereby, in time with the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the decoration symbol by the liquid crystal display device 36 is variably displayed, and during the period of the special symbol variation display game and the decoration symbol variation display game The period of time is substantially the same time width. Further, the effect control unit 24 controls the liquid crystal display device 36 or the light display device 45a or the sound generating device 46a so as to correspond to the effect scenario, and develops various effects in the decorative symbol variation display game. As a result, reproduction (image effect) of the image on the liquid crystal display device 36, reproduction (sound effect) of the sound effect, and lighting and blinking drive (light effect) of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized.

  Thus, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have an inseparable relationship, and the display result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected in the decorative symbol variation display game. The two symbol variation display games may be regarded as equivalent symbol games. In the present specification, the two symbol variation display games may be simply referred to as “symbol variation display games” unless otherwise required.

(3-1-2. Normal symbol variation display game)
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the game ball passes (wins) the normal symbol starting opening 37, the main control unit 20 carries out a "support winning lottery" by random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the normal symbol represented by the LED is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 39a, and the normal symbol variation display game is started, and after a predetermined time, the result is a combination of lighting and non-lighting of the LED Stop display. For example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display game is "assistance hit", the display portion of the normal symbol display device 39a is in a specific lighting state (for example, all the two LEDs 39 are in the lighting state, or "○" and " Among the LEDs representing “×”, the LED on the “o” side is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of this "assisting hit", the normal motorized service solenoid 41c (see FIG. 3) is activated, whereby the movable wing piece 47 opens in a reverse "C" shape and the lower starting opening 35 is opened. Alternatively, the game balls are expanded to be in a state in which the game balls are likely to flow in (starting opening open state), and an auxiliary gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "Pu power release game") occurs more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In this common use open game, by the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41, until the opening time of the lower starting opening 35 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), or the lower starting opening 35 has won The winning area is opened or enlarged until the number of gaming balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, four), and the lower starting opening 35 is closed when any of these conditions is satisfied (for example, for example, , Up to 2 times) to be repeated. The condition under which the lower starting opening 35 is closed is not limited to this, and may be based only on the opening time of the lower winning opening, or based on only the number of gaming balls that have won the lower winning opening and Also good.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the special / decorative symbol variation display game, during the normal symbol variation display game, during the big hit game, or during the general power release game, etc., the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35 or the normal symbol starting opening When a prize occurs on 37, that is, there is an input of a detection signal from the upper starting opening sensor 34a or the lower starting opening sensor 35a or the normal symbol starting opening sensor 37a, and the corresponding starting condition (symbol game starting condition) is satisfied. The data concerning the start right of the variable display game is to be stored until the maximum number of pending storages (for example, a maximum of 4) which is a predetermined upper limit, except for those involved in the variable display . The game ball relating to the pending data on hold or the pending data not provided for the symbol variation display operation is also referred to as "operation pending ball". A dedicated hold indicator (not shown) provided at an appropriate place of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a hold provided as an icon image in the screen by the liquid crystal display 36 in order to clarify the number of operation hold balls to the player Turn on the indicator.

  Further, in the present embodiment, up to four operation pending balls for the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the normal symbol are respectively stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 up to four and reserved as the number of times of variation determination of the special symbol or the normal symbol. In addition, the maximum number of storage (maximum number of pending storage) of the number of operation pending balls for special symbol 1, special symbol 2 and normal symbols is not particularly limited, and the maximum number of pending storage for each symbol may be different (for example, The maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 1 side is four, the maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 2 side is two, the maximum number of pending storages on the normal symbol side is six, etc.) be able to. For example, regarding special symbol 1 and special symbol 2, it is possible to set a large number of maximum reserved storage numbers on the special drawing side, in which the profit obtained by the big hit lottery is relatively high.

(3-2. Game state)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states in addition to the above-mentioned big hit that is the special gaming state. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, functions (means) related to the occurrence of various gaming states will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a “probability fluctuation function (probability change function)” in which the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) takes on its functional units. There are two types of this: a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol probability variation function") according to a special symbol and a probability variation function according to a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol probability variation function").

  The special symbol probability change function is advantageous over the normal gaming state by changing from a low probability (for example, 1/399) to a high probability (for example 1/9/9) of the big hit lottery probability predetermined probability (ordinary probability) It is a function to generate a "high probability state". In addition, the normal symbol probability variation function is changed from the low probability (for example, 1/256) having a predetermined probability (normal probability) to the high probability (for example, 255/256) from the normal gaming state. Is also a function to generate an advantageous "auxiliary hit probability change state".

  Further, the main control unit 20 is provided with a “variation time shortening function (time reduction function)” that bears the function unit. There are two types of time-saving functions relating to special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol time-shorting functions") and time-shorting functions relating to normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as "normal symbol time-shorting functions").

  The special symbol time short function generates the "special symbol time short state" that shortens the average time required for one special symbol variation display game (the average time for the special symbol to start changing after the variation starts) Function. Under the game state (special symbol time short state) in which the special symbol time short function is in operation, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol in one special symbol variation display game is shortened, and the big hit per unit time than the normal gaming state The number of lottery times is improved, and the number of lottery times is improved. In addition, the normal symbol time short function reduces the average time required for one normal symbol variation display game (average time from when the normal symbol starts to change until it is stopped and displayed). Function to generate “ Under the game state (normal symbol time short state) in which the normal symbol time short function is in operation, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol variation display game is shortened (for example, reduced from 10 seconds to 1 second ), And the number of times of drawing per auxiliary time per unit time is improved more than the state of normal gaming. In addition, a difference may arise in fluctuation time according to the number of operation holding balls, when a special drawing or a general drawing time short state occurrence has not occurred. Specifically, the smaller the number of operation pending balls, the easier it is to select a variation pattern with a long variation time (high selection ratio), and the average variation time is shortened according to the number of operation pending balls at the start of the variation. May be

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an “open extension function” in which the main control unit 20 takes on its functional units. The open extension function is a function to generate an “open extension state” in which the opening operation period (at least one of the opening time of the movable wing piece 47 and the number of times of opening thereof) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is extended. is there. This open extension state is referred to as a so-called "electric chew support state". Under the playing state (opening extension state) in which the opening extension function is in operation, the opening operation period (starting opening opening state time) of the movable wing piece 47 is extended, for example, from 0.2 seconds to 1.7 seconds, The number of times of opening and closing is extended, for example, from 1 time (when the open extension function is inactive) to 2 times (when the open extension function is active), and the movable wing pieces 47 per unit time than the normal gaming state The operating rate is improved to improve the operating rate.

  By activating one or more types of each function as described above, it is possible to bring about a change in the internal gaming state (internal gaming state) of the gaming machine. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the special symbol time variation function, the special symbol time variation function, the normal symbol probability variation function, the normal symbol time variation function, and the game state in which the opening extension function is operated are referred to as "certain variation state", from among these functions The gaming state from which the special symbol probability change function has been removed is referred to as "time saving state", and the gaming state in which only the special symbol probability variation function is activated is referred to as "latency state", and all functions are not active (inactive) The state is referred to as a "normal gaming state". Therefore, focusing on the big hit lottery probability in these gaming states, if the gaming state is "time saving state" or "normal gaming state", at least the big hit lottery probability becomes "low probability state" and the gaming state is "latent In the case of the “certain state” or the “certain state”, at least the big hit lottery probability becomes the “high probability state”. A big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened is generated during a big hit, but all the functions are inactivated for the above-mentioned functions, and basically, they are placed under the same gaming state as the normal gaming state.

  Further, under the electric chow support state (hereinafter referred to as the “power support presence state”), the operating rate (opening time and opening number) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 improves and the lower starting opening 35 is reached. Since the winning rate of the game is increased and the winning frequency per unit time is increased, the gaming state is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the electric support is not in progress (hereinafter referred to as "non-power support state"). . When paying attention to the presence or absence of the electric chow support state, if the gaming state is the "normal gaming state" or the "latency state", the "non-power support state" is set, and the gaming state is "time saving state" or "probable change state" If it is, it becomes 'power support presence state'. A game state that focuses on the operating status of each function (special symbol probability variation function, special symbol time variation function, normal symbol probability variation function, ordinary symbol time variation function, and open extension function) regarding determination of the big hit lottery probability and presence or absence of power support condition. Is called "internal gaming state". In the present embodiment, a "gaming state determination number (YJ)" is provided as data for identifying the above-described distinction of the internal gaming state such as the normal gaming state, the latent state, and the probability change state.

  In this embodiment, one internal gaming state is further classified and managed in order to realize various effects related to the above-mentioned internal gaming state. For example, the above-mentioned definite variation state includes a plurality of kinds of definite variation states such as "positive variation A state (first half of ST)", "positive variation B state (second half of ST)" and "ST final" ing. Although the details will be described later, the definite change state of the present embodiment is ended when the number of times of execution of the symbol variation display game (the number of variations of the special symbol) ends a prescribed number of times (74 rotations). The first half of ST refers to the game section from the start of the probability change state until the symbol variation display game ends a predetermined number of times (for example, 67 rotations) (from the first rotation to the 67th rotation), and the “second half of ST” is the ST The game section from the 68th rotation to the 73rd rotation after the end of the 67th rotation of the first half is pointed out, and the "ST final" indicates the 74th rotation of the last. That is, although the internal gaming state is the same "probable change state", it is internally managed as a gaming state of "ST first half", "ST second half" and "ST final", depending on the game progress status, either It is controlled to switch to the state.

  In this way, the operating status of each function (special symbol probability variation function, special symbol time variation function, normal symbol probability variation function, ordinary symbol time variation function, and open extension function) regarding determination of the big hit lottery probability and presence of electric support etc. When focusing on the gaming state, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined for each of the gaming states of “the first half of ST”, “the second half of ST”, and “the last of ST” even though it is the same “probable change state”. A target fluctuation pattern can be selected from among one or more kinds of fluctuation patterns.

(About variation pattern distribution specification number (Tcode), gaming state judgment number (YJ))
In the present embodiment, a “variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)” is provided as data for identifying the other game state such as “the first half of ST” or “the second half of ST”. That is, this "variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)" is data (variation pattern identifying the gaming state concerning the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol "normal state, ST first half, ST second half, ST final, CZ" Selection mode). For example, if the internal gaming state is distinguished by the “gaming state determination number (YJ)”, the normal gaming state (without power support, low probability) is “YJ = 00H”, the latent state (without power support, high probability) ) Is “YJ = 02H”, and the probability variation state (with power support state, high probability) is “YJ = 03H”. In addition, when the time saving state (power support presence state, low probability) is included, for example, the time saving state can be set to another value such as “YJ = 05H”.

  In addition, if you distinguish the game state concerning the decision of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol with “the fluctuation pattern distribution specification number (Tcode)”, “the normal state” is “Tcode = 00H” and “the first half of ST (probability change)” is “Tcode = 01H "," the second half of ST (probable variation) "is" Tcode = 02H "," ST final "is" Tcode = 05H "," CZ (CHANCE ZONE) "described later is" Tcode = 03H "," latency state "is It is "Tcode = 04 H". In addition, when the time saving state is included, for example, the time saving state can be set to another value such as “Tcode = 05H”. Therefore, the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is different from the data for identifying the internal gaming state itself like the above-mentioned gaming state determination number (YJ) in that it identifies the gaming state as described above.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is provided with an effect mode corresponding to each gaming state (variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)), and is configured such that effects associated with the gaming state can be appropriately produced. The details of the effect mode will be described later.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the type of the "internal gaming state" includes a normal gaming state, a probability change state, and a latent state (may include a short time state), and "a variation pattern related to the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol. There are more types of “sortment designation number (Tcode)” than the types of internal gaming states, “normal state”, “latency state”, “first half of ST”, “second half of ST”, “last for ST”, and “ "CZ" is included (may include short time). As described above, the "playing state (playing state)" focused on the "internal gaming state" when focusing on each function related to the determination of the big hit lottery probability and the presence or absence of the power support, and the variation pattern of special symbols. By managing the variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) as a different one, the variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) (for example, ST) even in the same internal gaming state (for example, a definite change state) It is possible to select the variation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to the first half and the second half of ST). As a result, even in the same internal gaming state, it is possible to dynamically change the variation time (game duration time) of the symbol variation display game and the effects related thereto, and variations of the effects under the same internal gaming state Is able to be enriched. In the present embodiment, the "normal gaming state" of the internal gaming state is provided with a plurality of variation pattern distribution designation numbers (Tcode) such as "CZ" and "normal state", and the "internal gaming state" of "internal gaming state" The “latent state” is provided with a plurality of variation pattern allocation designation numbers (Tcode) such as “latent state” and “CZ”. That is, the "latency state" and the "normal gaming state" have a common "CZ (Tcode = 03H)" as a variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode), that is, the entity is "CZ", There are "CZ (latency)" in the internal gaming state "latency state" and "CZ (normal)" in the "normal gaming state".

  Therefore, during the above-mentioned "CZ" period, it is possible to select the same variation pattern type of the special symbol even though they are different internal gaming states. In other words, it is possible to generate an effect under the same effect mode even though the internal gaming state is different. Thus, during the "CZ" period, the jackpot lottery probability can be concealed in terms of effect. For convenience of explanation, unless otherwise required in this specification, the gaming state (variation pattern distribution specification) when focusing on the determination of the internal gaming state (YJ) and the variation pattern of the special symbol (decision of presentation) It may be simply referred to as "playing state" without distinguishing it from the number (Tcode).

<4. About the hit>
Next, the “hit” of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

(Type per 4-1.)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform a big hit lottery for each of a plurality of types of hits. There are several types of hits, such as "16R length open probability big hit", "10R length open probability big hit", "4R length open probability big hit", "2R short open latent probability big hit", and "small hit". Is included.

  Among these hits, "16R length open probability big hit", "10R length open probability big hit", "4R length open probability true big hit", "2R short open latent probability big hit" is the "big hit" type that triggers the operation of the condition device The "small hit" is a hit belonging to the "non-big hit" type that does not become an operation trigger of the condition device. Here, the "condition device" is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the character continuous operating device for playing a round game, and a combination of a specific special symbol is displayed, or a game ball is displayed. An item that operates when passing a specific area in the special winning opening. A hit belonging to the above "big hit" type or a hit belonging to the "non big hit" type (small hit) is a transition opportunity (occurrence trigger) to a special gaming state (hit game) with an opening / closing operation of a big winning opening. It is a hit. Therefore, the hit belonging to the "non-big hit" type is different from a mere "loss".

  Among the above "big hit" classification, "16R length open probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit)", "10R length opening probability variation big hit (10R probability variation big hit)", "4R length open probability variation big hit (4R probability variation big hit)", And "2R short opening latent probability big hit (2R latent probability big hit)" transition the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a gaming state with at least high probability state (in this embodiment, a probability change state or a latent state) It has become a big hit type belonging to the "probable variation big hit" to be made. Also, "small hit" is a hit type that continues the game state at the time of winning. Although "small hit" is a hit belonging to the 'non-big hit' type, for convenience of explanation, it will be treated as one of the big hit types without being distinguished from the above big hit unless it is necessary. In addition, although the hit classification of the big hit lottery object is made the same in the special figure 1 side and the special figure 2 side, hitting classification of the big hit lottery object may be different in the special figure 1 side and the special figure 2 side. it can.

(4-2. Per game)
Next, the hit game according to each of the above will be described.

(4-2-1.16R length open probability variation hit hit game)
The hit game by the 16R long opening probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability variation big hit game”) is a big hit with the prescribed number of rounds being 16 rounds, and in this embodiment, the right big winning opening 50 in one round game The maximum open time of is set to '29 .8 seconds' of 'long open time'. Here, "long opening time" means that the number of winnings for the special winning opening may reach the maximum winning number (for example, nine) within that time (there is a sufficient possibility of reaching the maximum winning number) It is defined as the time width.

  After the round game is started and the right large winning opening 50 is opened, the right large winning opening 50 is closed when the above-mentioned maximum opening time has passed, and the current round game is ended, and the prescribed number of rounds is 16 rounds. If the "inter-round interval time" has elapsed, the game is transferred to the next round game. However, even if the maximum open time has elapsed, if the number of gaming balls (winning balls) won in the right large winning opening 50 reaches the maximum number of winnings (for example, 9), the right large winning opening 50 is closed. After this round game ends and the interval time between rounds passes, it is transferred to the next round game. In other words, when one of the conditions is satisfied when the maximum opening time of the large winning opening has passed or when the number of gaming balls that have won the large winning opening reaches the maximum number of winning conditions, the large opening winning opening is opened. Is closed and the game is transferred to the next round game after a predetermined interval time ("10R length opening probability variation big hit", "4R length opening probability variation big hit", and "2R short opening latency, described later. The same is true for the big hit.

(4-2-2. 10R length open probability variation hit hit game)
The hit game by the 10R length open probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as "10R probability variation big hit game") is basically the same as the contents of the 16R probability variation big hit game described above except that the specified number of rounds is 10 rounds. Therefore, this 10R probability variation big hit game is a big hit game in which a relatively lower profit is provided than the 16R probability variation big hit game (in this embodiment, there is a difference in the number of winning balls for 6 rounds).

(4-2-3.4 R length open probability variation hit hit game)
The 4R long opening probability variation big hit hit game (hereinafter referred to as "4R probability variation big hit game") is the same as the contents of the 16R probability variation big hit game and 10R probability variation big hit game mentioned above except that the prescribed round number is 4 rounds. Therefore, this 4R probability variation big hit game is a big hit game in which a relatively lower benefit is provided than the 16R probability variation big hit game or the 10R probability variation big hit game.

(4-2-4.2 R short opening latent probability big hit hit game)
The 2R short opening latent probability big hit hit game (hereinafter referred to as “2R latent probability big hit game”) is a big hit with the prescribed number of rounds as 2 rounds, and in this embodiment, a big winning opening in one round game The maximum opening time of the (big winning opening 50) is set to 0.1 second of the "short opening time". Therefore, in the 2R latent probability big hit game, the big winning opening is opened only for a short opening time (0.1 second), and the number of round games is also as small as 2 rounds, so substantially the winning balls are substantially obtained It has become a big hit game that is not possible (accurately, there is a possibility that winning in the big winning opening may occur, but because the maximum opening time of the big winning opening in each round game is set to the short opening time, The possibility is reduced, and virtually no balls are obtained).

(4-2-5. Hit game by small hit)
In the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as "small hit game"), the opening of the big winning opening 50 is performed twice each, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 50 per one 2R latent sure big hit game It is set to 0.1 second corresponding to the maximum opening time (short opening time), and after the closing of the first big winning opening 50, the interval time to the second big winning opening 50 opening is the round of 2R latent confirmation big hit game The same time width as the interval time is set. With regard to the closing condition of the large winning opening 50 in the small hit game, the maximum opening and closing operation time of the large winning opening 50 (opening and closing operation time for executing the opening of the large winning opening 50 twice) or It is a case where one of the conditions for the case where the number of game balls winning in the winning opening 50 reaches the maximum number of winnings (for example, nine) is satisfied. In the case of the present embodiment, since the number of gaming balls winning in the big winning opening 50 does not reach the maximum winning number within the maximum opening and closing operation time, the maximum opening and closing operation time of the big winning opening 50 actually elapses After that, specifically, after a series of opening and closing operations of the big winning opening are executed, the small hit game is ended. That is, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 50 captured from the appearance during the small hit game is controlled in substantially the same operation mode as that of the 2R latent probability big hit game.

  Since this "small hit" is a hit type that does not become an operation trigger of the "condition device", a round game like "big hit" is not executed. However, by controlling the opening and closing of the large winnings opening 50 in substantially the same operation mode as the 2R latent probability big hit game, a pseudo round game is realized and it looks as if the 2R short opening latent probability big hit was won Makes it possible to dress like In addition, in the small hit game "hit in the win (represented in the hit game)", the same effect (identical or similar) to the hit during the 2R latent win in the game is revealed It is supposed to be. In other words, the action related to the small hit game including the effect during the hit shows substantially the same behavior as the game operation related to the 2R short opening latent probability big hit, and from the player side, which hit game is executed Identification is difficult or impossible. As a result, even when the player wins the small hit, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation of winning the “2R short open latent probability big hit” which becomes a transition opportunity to the high probability state.

(4-3. The game state after the end of the game: FIG. 4)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming state to be shifted after each of the above-described winning games will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view provided for explaining the gaming state to be shifted after each winning game. Each gaming state shown in the drawing is not the internal gaming state, but indicates the gaming state focusing on the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) (variation pattern selection mode).

(4-3-1.16R, 10R, 4R probability variation big hit game state after the end of the game)
After the end of the 16R, 10R, or 4R certainty big hit game, as shown in the figure, regardless of the game state at the time of winning, it is shifted to the "probable change state". When this "probable change state" is reached, the number of times the special symbol variation display game is executed (the number of variations of the special symbol) is within a predetermined number of times until a predetermined number of prescribed times (for example, 74 rotations) is completed. The definite change state continues (until the big hit game is started) until the big hit is won, and the positive symbol change display game ends when the special symbol variation display game ends without winning the big hit within the prescribed number of times The game is transferred from the next game to the “normal game state”. In the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state when the total number of times of variation of the special symbol variation display game 1 and 2 (total number of variations of special symbols 1 and 2) is digested during the definite variation state While transitioning to the probability state, if the power support state is present, the transition is made to the power non support state.

  After the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is shifted to the gaming state (latency state, probability change state) in which the jackpot lottery probability is at least a high probability, the "big hit" does not become a transition trigger for the internal gaming state. If the special symbol variation display game ends a predetermined number of times without being won, the high probability state is ended and the big hit lottery probability is shifted to a low probability, which is a "time cut odds change machine (ST machine)" ing. Hereinafter, the upper limit number of the special symbol variation display game (the number of variations of the special symbol) in which the high probability state is continued will be referred to as “prescribed ST number”, as necessary. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display game may be the total number of executions of the special symbol variation display game 1 and the special symbol variation display game 2 (the total number of variations of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2), It may be one of the number of times of execution (for example, the number of times of execution of the special symbol variation display game 2).

(The game state after the end of the 4-3-2.2R latent confirmation big hit game)
After the 2R latent confirmation big hit game, as shown in the figure, the game state of the transition destination is different according to the game state at the time of the winning. Specifically, if the gaming state at the time of winning is "normal state", it will be "CZ (latency confirmation)", and if it is a latent state, it will be "latency confirmation", "CZ (normal) "CZ (latency confirmation)", "CZ (latency confirmation)" transition to "latency state", transition to "probability state" It has become so. If the gaming state at the time of winning is the latent state, it may be shifted to the positive changing state instead of the latent state.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state at the time of winning is "CZ", the following transition control is performed according to the internal gaming state. When the gaming state at the time of winning is "CZ (normal)" in which the internal gaming state is the normal gaming state, the internal gaming state is shifted to the latent state "CZ (latency)", and the internal gaming state is If the status is "latency status" of "latency status", transition to the "latency status" is made. Note that “CZ (latency)” is managed as the same variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) (Tcode = 03H) as “CZ (normal)” for the variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode). The entity is "CZ" whose internal gaming state is "latency state".

  In the case of the above "CZ (latency confirmation)", the special symbol variation display game is executed until the predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times) are finished, or until the big hit within the predetermined number of times. "CZ (latency confirmation)" continues, and when the special symbol variation display game ends without a big hit being decided within the predetermined number of times, the "CZ (latency confirmation)" ends, and "latency state from the next game" And the effect of the latent state is clarified to the player from the effect (the effect mode to be described later is transferred from the “CZ effect mode” to the latent effect mode). In the figure, it is written as "CZ (20 times: latent confirmation)".

  Note that the termination condition of the latent state is the same as the probability variation state, and is terminated by execution of the prescribed ST number (74 revolutions) of the symbol variation display game. It should not be confused that the entity of "CZ (latency confirmation)" is "CZ" whose internal gaming state is "latency state" and the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is only "CZ". It is. Therefore, when "CZ (latency confirmation)" is executed 20 times, this number is also counted as the digest of the prescribed ST number of times, and there are 54 remaining latency states.

(4-3-3. Small hit after the end of the game play state)
After the small hit game, the internal gaming state at the time of the small hit is continued as it is, and the transition control of the internal gaming state due to the small hit is not performed. Therefore, the internal gaming state at the time of the small hit winning and the internal gaming state after the small hit gaming both become the same internal gaming state. In this respect, the nature is different from the "big hit" where transition control of the internal gaming state can be performed.

  However, in this embodiment, transition control of 'internal gaming state' caused by small hit is not performed, while 'variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)' concerning determination of fluctuation pattern of special symbol (decision of presentation) Transition control is to be performed. When using such a transition form of gaming state, for example, when transitioning the gaming state after small hit gaming and the gaming state after 2R latent probability big hit gaming to the same variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), both sides In the same effect mode, even after a small hit game, it is possible to generate an effect under the same effect mode as after the 2R latent confirmation big hit game. As a result, the internal gaming state is concealed from the point of view, and even if the player wins the small hit, the 2R short opening latent probability may win the jackpot and shift to the "latent state", a high probability state It is possible to give the player a sense of rush expectation to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the "time saving state" does not occur regardless of which jackpot is won, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a "time saving big hit" may be provided to generate the "time saving state". . In this case, as a termination condition of the time saving state, for example, it is possible to make a big hit winning as a condition until the number of times of execution of the special symbol variation display game ends a predetermined number of times or within the predetermined number. Further, the prescribed number of rounds of "time and junior high hit" is not particularly limited, and can be determined as appropriate. Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the positive variation state continues until the prescribed ST number of times (74 times) at least when the state is shifted to the high probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and regardless of the number of times the special symbol variation display game is executed, a big hit (non-ST probability variation big hit) may be provided to continue the high probability state until the next big hit. In addition, a "normal big hit" may be provided as a trigger for transition to the normal gaming state without giving any benefit (time reduction state, definite change state or latent state) after the hit game.

  In addition, "ST probability variation big hit", "small hit", which becomes transition opportunity to "count cut definite change state", "latency probability big hit", "time junior high hit", "non-ST probability change big hit", which becomes transition opportunity to latent state, And “ordinary jackpot” can include one or more types. Further, among these, it is free to set any of the hit types. For example, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of probability variation big hits, a type of latent probability big hits, and a type of time big hit.

<5. About the production>
(5-1. Effect mode)
Next, the effect mode (state of effect) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes that produce effects related to the gaming state (the variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode)), corresponding to the transition of the gaming state, Transition control between each effect mode is possible. In the above-mentioned effect mode, "normal effect mode" in the case of "normal state", "CZ effect mode" in the case of "CZ", "latency effect mode" in the case of "latency state", "certain change state" In the case of, there are provided a plurality of types of effect modes corresponding to the respective game states, such as the "probability change effect mode" and (the "time reduction effect mode" in the case of the "time reduction state").

  In the case of the present embodiment, since the definite variation state is divided into “the first half of ST”, “the second half of ST”, and “the last of ST”, the “final variation” mode includes effects related to “the first half of ST” (stage for ST first half) "ST first half production mode (the first probability variation production mode)" that appears "" and ST stage second half production mode (the production for the second half of the ST) related to "the second half of ST" appeared There is provided an "effect mode" and a "ST final effect mode (third probability variation effect mode)" in which an effect (effect for ST final) related to "ST final" is produced.

  Also in the “latent state”, the high probability state ends at the specified ST number as in the definite change state. Therefore, the gaming period may be divided into the first half, the second half, and the last as in the latent variation state, as in the definite variation state. For example, the latent state is managed as a plurality of game states such as "latent half (1 to 67 revolutions)", "latent half (68 to 73 revolutions)" and "latent final (74 revolutions)". In this case, with regard to the latent effect production mode, the effects related to the “half latent first half stage” (the first latent probability production mode) and the “latent late second half” are displayed. "Latency second half production mode (second latency production mode)" where the production appears, and production (latency final production) related to the "latency final" appear A mode (third latency demonstration mode) can be provided.

  In the above "CZ", "CZ (normal)" and "CZ (latency confirmation)" indicate that the internal gaming state is the latent state (high probability state) or the normal gaming state (low probability state) Regardless of whether or not it is managed as the same gaming state, in the case of "CZ (normal)" or "CZ (latency confirmation)", the effect mode is placed under the same "CZ effect mode". As a result, from the point of view of the effect, the current jackpot lottery probability state (internal gaming state) is set to the concealed state. The above-mentioned "CZ effect mode" plays a role as a "hidden effect mode" in which the jackpot lottery probability state is changed from the effect to the concealed state. Such a "hidden effect mode" works as an effect mode that produces an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation of a high probability state.

  Further, the normal gaming state can be divided into a plurality of types of gaming states (for example, normal A and normal B) and managed, and an effect mode corresponding to each gaming state can be provided. The switching between the normal A and the normal B can be shifted from the normal A to the normal B when the symbol variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times or when the predetermined transition lottery is won. Further, although the present embodiment has described the example in which the effect mode associated with the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode associated with the internal gaming state (YJ) is provided. May be

  The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) has a functional unit (effect state transition control means) that performs transition control between a plurality of effect modes. The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) specifies a specific effect control command sent from the main control unit 20 (CPU 201), specifically, the current gaming state (including the internal gaming state), or the gaming state And the gaming state managed by the main control unit 20 based on the “specific effect control command” including information on the gaming state managed by the main control unit 20 side such as designating that the shift is made In order to maintain consistency, transition control between a plurality of types of effect modes is possible. In the case of the present embodiment, the "specific effect control command" includes a variation pattern designation command, a decoration symbol designation command, a game state designation command, and a predetermined command transmitted during a hit ("big hit start interval command (big hit start Command), "big hit end interval command (big hit end command)" and the like. In addition, the effect control unit 24 has a functional unit (effect state management means) that manages an effect mode related to the gaming state. The effect control unit 24 (effect state management means) grasps the internal gaming state and the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) managed by the main control unit 20 by the above specific effect control command, and the main control unit In order to maintain consistency with the 20 side, it is configured to be able to manage the rendering mode.

(5-1. Effects under each effect mode)
In each of the effect modes, the background as the background of the variation display screen of the decorative symbol in each of the effect modes so that the player can be grasped under the effect mode corresponding to what game state. The display is controlled to be switched to different background effects. In addition to changing background effects according to each effect mode, each effect mode can be implemented by using decorative patterns of different patterns corresponding to each effect mode, or changing sound effects, light effects, etc. It can also be suggested.

(5-2. Effect means)
Various effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine 1 are produced by rendering means provided on the gaming machine. Such an effect means may be a stimulus transfer means capable of exerting an effect by appealing to human perception, such as sight, hearing, touch, etc., and light generating means (light effect means such as decoration lamp 45 or LED device Sound generator (sound effect means) such as the speaker 46, effect display device (display means) such as the liquid crystal display device 36, an excitation device for transmitting vibration to the body of the operator, wind pressure to apply wind pressure to the body of the player A device or a movable object or the like that exhibits a visual effect by its operation is a typical example. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the same vision as the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes an image-independent device (for example, a 7-segment display). When referred to as an image display device, it refers to a type that produces effects by image display, and devices that produce effects by other than images, such as a seven-segment display, are included in the concept of the effect display device.

(5-3. Notice production)
Next, advance notice effects will be described. The effect control unit 24 is the content of the effect control command from the main control unit 20, specifically, fluctuation pattern information included in at least the fluctuation pattern designation command (for example, winning lottery result information, presence or absence of reach effect, and special symbol) And a function unit (notice effect control means) for performing appearance control of various "notice effects" associated with the current effect mode and the big hit lottery result. Such a notice effect indicates (predicting) the degree of expectation of whether or not the player has won the hit type (hereinafter referred to as "the expected degree of winning"), and has the expectation of winning the player's type of hit. I work as a "rolling effect". Typical examples of the notice effects include "reach effect", "simulated series effect", and "prediction notice effect".

  The "reach effect" is an effect mode in which the game result is displayed via the reach state. In addition, with “preliminary notice effect effect”, the pending display mode is used for the operation pending ball (undigested operation pending ball) that has not yet been provided for execution of the symbol variation display game (special symbol variation display operation) , It is the production | presentation aspect which alert | reports a winning expectation degree in advance. In the "simulated series effect", a display operation such as temporarily changing a part or all of the decorative symbol temporarily in the decorative symbol variation display game and executing the re-variation display operation of the decorative symbol from the temporary suspension state It is an effect mode that suggests that reach effect will occur (in this case, reach effect will occur after pseudo-sequence effect) by repeating the step one or more times, or suggests a winning expectation degree. In this regard, the pseudo-series effect is different from the "pre-read advance notice effect" which is developed across a plurality of symbol variation display games. In the symbol variation display game, in addition to the above-mentioned "reach effect" and "pseudo series effect", various effects such as so-called "character advance effect", "step-up advance effect", and "player-participated effect" described later It is generated and it is supposed to enliven the game contents.

  In addition, "reach production" is roughly divided into reach production with relatively low expectation of winning such as N reach (normal reach) and reach production with relatively high expectation of winning than N reach (SP reach production) , And can include multiple types of reach effects. For example, SP reach includes a plurality of types of reach effects such as SP reach A, B, and C, and the winning expectation can be in a relationship of “SP reach A <SP reach B <SP reach C”. . In addition, the SP reach effect can also include a reach effect for final use which suggests the winning decision.

  In response to the above-mentioned reach effects, the above-mentioned reach fluctuation pattern includes 'N reach fluctuation pattern' for specifying the occurrence of N reach effect and 'SP reach fluctuation pattern' for specifying the generation of SP reach effect When there are multiple types of N reach and multiple types of SP reach, reach variation patterns that specify each reach effect are included. In addition, since SP reach production has a higher expectation of winning than N reach production, the SP reach fluctuation pattern has a fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time of 'N reach fluctuation pattern' (rendering time (production Have time). In addition, when a specific SP reach fluctuation pattern is selected (in the case of a specific reach effect), the “player's participation described later using the operation means (frame effect button 13 and other effect buttons 66, 70, 75) There is a case that "type effect" appears. In the case of the present embodiment, the specific SP reach variation pattern in which this player participation type effect can occur is more likely to be selected in the case of 0 than in the case of the number of operation pending balls is 1 to 4 There is. In addition, an SP reach variation pattern that produces player participation type effects at a predetermined selection ratio is selected. For example, as the SP reach (SP reach C above) with a relatively high probability of winning is expected, reach effects including player participation type effects are more easily produced. In the case of a big hit lottery result is a big hit, no variation pattern with no reach exists regardless of the number of operation pending balls, and in the case of a hit variation, it is informed that it is a big hit via reach effect It is supposed to be

  The screen display of the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display area on the upper side of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 displays a decorative symbol variation display game (displays variation display effects and notice effects of decorative symbols) The display area for the display is provided, and the display area on the lower side of the screen is a display area 76 (display area a1 to d1) for displaying the number of operation holding balls on the special symbol 1 side and the special display area A hold display area 77 (hold display sections a2 to d2) for displaying the number of operation hold balls on the symbol 2 side is provided. With respect to the presence or absence of the operation holding ball, that is notified by a predetermined holding display mode. In the illustration, the current operation is suspended when the presence or absence of the operation suspension ball is in the lighting state (operation suspension ball present: “○ (white circle mark)” shown) or the light off state (no operation suspension ball: dashed circle shown). An example in which information on the number of balls is notified is shown.

  The indication (presence indication) regarding the presence or absence of the action pending ball is sequentially displayed in the order of occurrence (the order of winnings), and in each of the pending indication areas 76 and 77, the leftmost action pending sphere is all actions in the pending indication. Among the holding balls, it is displayed as the earliest (that is, the oldest) operation holding ball on the time axis. Further, on the left side of the reserve display areas 76 and 77, a variation display area 78 for indicating the operation reserve ball currently provided for the special symbol variation display game is provided. In the case of this embodiment, the in-movement display area 78 is configured such that an image in which the icon of the pending game K currently being played for the game is placed appears on the icon of the reception J. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started, the icon (icon image) of the oldest hold a1 or a2 displayed in the hold display areas 76 and 77 is the hold K during the game execution. As an icon, it moves on the icon of the seat J in the display area 78 during variation, and the state is maintained for a predetermined display time.

  When the operation holding ball is generated, the main control unit 20 transmits a “hold addition command” and a “prize time command” to the effect control unit 24. When the effect control unit 24 receives a command, it performs effect control processing regarding the above-mentioned "pre-notice advance notice effect" based on the information included in the command. Here, when the operation control ball is generated in the main control unit 20 (when the start condition is satisfied), the “operation command for winning” is the execution of the pattern change display game of the operation change ball (the change display of the special symbol) It is an effect control command including pre-reading determination information which pre-reads and determines a big hit lottery result concerning the operation reservation ball concerned before being offered to operation. The pre-reading determination information includes at least information obtained by pre-reading and determining the winning lottery result. In addition, the information to be included in the command at the time of winning is "pre-read successful lottery result information" which pre-readed and determined the winning lottery result, "pre-read symbol lottery result information" pre-read and judged the symbol lottery result, and which fluctuation pattern at the time of start of fluctuation It is possible to include at least one piece of information on "pre-reading variation pattern information" which is pre-read and determined whether it is determined to be such a variation pattern. It is possible to appropriately determine what kind of information is to be used as the command at the time of winning, according to what kind of pre-reading notice effect is to notify information regarding what pre-reading determination. The "hold addition command" is an effect control command for specifying the number of operation pending balls at the time of pre-reading determination (the number of existing operation pending balls including the operation pending ball generated this time).

  When the effect control unit 24 receives the command at the time of winning sent from the main control unit 20, it performs a pre-reading notice lottery for drawing out whether the pre-reading advance notice effect is executable or not as a part of the display control process related to the hold display. . The operation holding ball that has won the pre-reading notice lottery becomes the action holding ball for the pre-reading notice. The probability of winning by the above-mentioned advance notice lottery is higher in the case of "big hit" than in the case of "loss", and in the case of reach type with a relatively high expectation of winning, and advance notice effect occurs. Depending on whether or not, the winning expectation to the big hit is shown.

  When the pre-reading notice lottery is won, among the holding icons of the holding display parts a1 to d1 and a2 to d2, the holding icon as the target of the pre-reading notice is, for example, a normal holding display (normal holding display mode The "previous display change type" previewing effect of changing from "white" of special display color to special color display color (special hold display mode) such as blue, yellow, green, red, D pattern or rainbow color of notice display Is done. Here, the white, blue, yellow, green, red, D, and iridescent display of the hold icon means that the probability of winning a hit is high in the order of this color, and in particular, the rainbow colored hold icon The display is a premium hold icon that displays a big hit. The reserved color is determined by lottery based on the content of the prefetch variation pattern. Specifically, in the case of a "big hit" rather than a "loss", and in the case of a reach type with a relatively high probability of winning a hit, a reserved color with a high probability of winning is selected with high probability It has become.

(5-4. Player Participation Type Effect)
Next, the player participation type effect will be described. The player participation type effect belongs to a so-called "button advance effect", and the contents of the effect change depending on whether the player has performed a predetermined operation on the frame effect button 13 (operation means). It is a possible notice effect mode. In this player participation type effect, when the frame effect button 13 is operated during a predetermined operation reception period, the currently appearing effect mode is changed to another effect mode (for example, the character display being displayed is It is a notice effect mode that gives notice of the expectation of winning according to the change, the addition of effects such as animation, and the generation of special sound effects, etc., and the effect mode (content of effect) before and after the change. ing. Such a "player-participation-type" effect mode can increase the fun of the game because it can give the player a sense of affecting the game result (for example, FIG. 9 to FIG. 9). 12).

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a frame effect button 13 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a "effect button" for the convenience of explanation) as one of operation means operable by the player. The frame effect button 13 is a push button type switch. The push-button switch is an automatic return switch (momentary switch, push switch) that turns on only while pressing, and a position holding switch (alternate switch, push lock switch) that reverses ON and OFF each time it is pressed. There is. In this embodiment, a push button by an automatic return type switch is adopted as the effect button, and a player participation type effect using this push button is made to appear as a part of the effect appearing during the symbol variation display game. . For example, as part (part) of a specific advance notice effect (for example, SP reach), the player participation type effect is revealed. However, the player participation type effect itself may function as a reach effect (reach effect system player participation type effect).

  In addition to the player participation type effect related to the reach effect described above, the player participation type effect can be produced even during the effects such as the pseudo continuous effect and the advance notice effect. In the case of the player participation type effect related to the advance notice generation, for example, an operation instruction effect that urges a predetermined operation (for example, an operation such as pressing, long press, continuous hitting, etc.) on the effect button According to the instruction, when the player operates the effect button during the predetermined operation acceptance effective period, the normal hold display mode can be changed to the special hold display mode (for example, the hold color is white to red) Change to In addition, it is possible to make "pre-prediction notice effect of Gasse" in which the normal display mode remains as usual even after the operation of the effect button.

  In this player participation type effect, when performing an operation requiring a predetermined operation, for example, "long press" (operation instruction effect) to the production button, conventionally, "press the production button for long press on the production button After displaying the long press instruction message “Siro” on the liquid crystal screen, after a certain period of time elapses, make the liquid crystal screen display a long press cancellation message “release” prompting the user to release the pressing of the presentation button It has been done to make effects appear on the liquid crystal screen as a result of whether or not the jackpot lottery was won. In other words, we have treated a series of effects such as "long press on button → release → informing notification" as one unit with unity.

  However, this does not consider the presence of the player who does not press the presentation button, that is, regardless of the substance of the long press, whether or not the player is pressing for a long time, but waits for the end of the operation reception valid period. An operation instruction “release” is displayed. In other words, on the premise that the player performs the "long press" operation in accordance with the instruction content, the display "release" is displayed. For this reason, when the effect button is not pressed, an operation instruction effect of a message of "release" is given, and there is an unnatural effect. In addition, there is also a case where the operation (press) may be continued even after the long-press instruction effect disappears, and in this case, it informs that it is meaningless operation effort, and urges that the press be released. It may be preferable to stop the button operation.

  So, in this embodiment, in order to eliminate the unnaturalness in the said production | presentation, the operation instruction | indication production with respect to the production | presentation button according to the operation condition is made to appear. For example, when the effect button is being pressed at a predetermined determination timing (operation determination timing) (when a pressing operation (ON operation) is being performed (ON state)), a button to be subsequently revealed An operation instruction effect (release instruction) for making the message content of the operation instruction "release" is displayed. On the other hand, when the player is not pressing the effect button (when the non-pressing operation (OFF operation) is being performed (OFF state)), the message content of the button operation instruction to appear later is The operation instruction effect (press instruction) to be “appear” or “press” operation instruction effect or “release” operation instruction effect is not displayed either. Thereby, it is possible to eliminate the unnaturalness in the presentation in the player participation type presentation.

  In the present embodiment, in the player participation type effect, the operation of the effect button required to the player is 'prescribed for a predetermined period' for a long time '(for example, see FIG. 9 (2) described later)'. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. An operation to input in a specific direction one or more times using so-called "rhythm press" operation of pressing the effect button according to the tempo such as BGM, a joystick controller capable of multi-directional input, a track ball, etc. It can apply to various operation modes, such as "special operation" which performs. The “special operation” is, for example, a one-step operation of performing an input operation in a specific direction (for example, a one-step operation of tilting the lever to the front side) or a multi-step operation of performing an input operation in multiple directions is there. For example, a two-step operation of tilting the lever left for a predetermined time (left ON operation) and then tilting the lever right for a predetermined time (right ON operation) is a representative example. Also, "long press" generally refers to pressing the production button for a predetermined time, but if the production button is kept pressed for a predetermined time, this "long press" is also automatically switched to continuous hitting. It can be treated as an operation belonging to

<Case 1 of FIG. 6, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 13 (1) upper column>
First, referring to FIG. 6, case 1 of FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing various operations when the pressing instruction effect is "long press". Here, for the symbol variation display game started from the main control unit 20 as a variation pattern that can be used by the presentation control unit 24 to produce a player participation type presentation, the presentation control command according to a specific reach variation pattern The period from the start to the end (time t0 to t7) is shown.

  During this period (t0 to t7), "N reach effect" occurs at time t1 to t2 after reach before effect, and at time t3, "specific reach effect (for example, SP reach A to C etc.)" It develops, and it is a transition that this specific reach production ends at time t7. In this specific reach effect (time t2 to t7), a monitoring period TY of the effect button is from the beginning of the period to the end of the symbol variation display operation period (time t3 to t6). Among them, the first period (t3 ≦ t ≦ t5) in which the effect control unit 24 can receive the detection signal of the effect button from time t3 to t5 is a second period from time t5 to t6 after that It is shown as (t5 <t ≦ t6). The time t3, t5, t6 and what should be processed at this time depends on how to control the stage and the relationship between the time and the process according to a predetermined scenario, or when a specific time arrives In such a case, there is a method of newly setting a period, changing a rendering scenario, etc., and controlling the appearance of the rendering. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the relationship between time and processing is determined in advance by the scenario. .

  Case 1 shown in FIG. 6 is the case where the pressing instruction effect is “long press” (long press instruction effect) and the actual effect button operation mode is also “long press”, that is, “1” in FIG. At the timing of judgment: ON state] corresponds. There are various ways in which the player performs the pressing method, but here, the case where the "long press" is performed according to the long press instruction is dealt with. That is, in Case 1, the message "long press" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen over the first period TY1 (time t3 to t5), and the player who sees this presses from the time ta in the first period TY1. In this case, the pressing is maintained until the end of the first period TY1, that is, the determination timing (time t5). In this case, at the end of the first period TY1 (time t5), a message of "release" is displayed as a press release instruction effect, and the player who sees this displays the time within the second period TY2 beyond time t5. The process ends by releasing the pressing at tb.

  In order to make the above-mentioned "release" press release instruction effect appear, at the end of the first period TY1 (time t5), what kind of operation the player is performing "operation mode "Must be known. In case 1 of FIG. 6, time t5 is a determination timing, and it is determined whether the effect button is being pressed (pressing operation) or not being pressed (non-pressing operation) at time t5. There is a need to. Therefore, at time t5, it is determined whether or not the effect button has been pressed, and if the pressing operation is in progress, the "release" operation instruction effect is made to appear, and if in the non-pressing operation, the "pressing" operation instruction Make the production appear.

  When the long press is performed, energy charging effect (see FIG. 9 described later) to the super electromagnetic induction gun is generated as “effect after start of operation” from the start ta of the long press, and this effect is at least the first period The TY continues, and in some cases continues until the time tb when the long press ends, as suggested by the dotted line in FIG. In this case 1, the energy charging effect continues during the first period TY (ta to t5), and when the first period TY ends at time t5, the energy charging effect also ends. Then, a message of "release" (release instruction effect (press release instruction effect)) appears as an operation instruction effect according to the determination result, and when the player releases the press in response to the content of the message, the button at that time Along with the detection signal falling from ON to OFF (OFF edge operation), a super electromagnetic induction gun effect (see FIGS. 10 (5) and (6) described later) is generated as “effect after operation completion”.

(The effect aspect of case 1: FIG. 9, FIG. 10)
9 and 10 show the transition of the effect contents displayed on the liquid crystal screen in case 1 of FIG. 6, and (1) to (4) in FIG. 9 sequentially indicate times t2, t3 and ta to t5 of FIG. , (5) to (8) in FIG. 10 sequentially show the effect mode of the effects appeared at time t5, tb, t6, t7 in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 9 (1), when time t2 arrives, the specific reach effect 130 is started. The specific reach effect 130 here is a reach effect including a player participation type effect having a narrative character. First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an outline of a player participation type effect according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The player participation type effect according to Case 1 is a so-called "command type effect" of presenting a mission (operation) to the player. When the effect is started, a command effect is presented that presents the player with a predetermined mission (operation) of "fall the disc". Then, first, an operation instruction effect (first operation instruction effect) for instructing "long press" to the production button appears, and when the player responds to this and long press, the super character which is an attack item for the hero is selected. An energy charging effect (first operation effect) for charging the launch energy to the electromagnetic induction can be revealed. After that, an operation instruction effect “press release instruction effect (second operation instruction effect)” is produced as an operation instruction effect for instructing long press release. In response to this, when the player releases the effect button, an electromagnetic induction gun effect (prolonged press release (press operation end)) in which the super electromagnetic induction wave is launched to attack the disc (enemy character) of the attack target. After completion of the operation based on the effect (the second operation effect)) appears, as a result of the attack, as a result of the result of the symbol variation display game of this time (big hit lottery result) to be announced as a result effect, "Battle type It has become a production (battle production). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the player participation type effect according to the present embodiment will be described in detail in chronological order.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the specific reach effect 130 is started, first, a message 132 of “set a disc down!” And a title effect 134 by the UFO image 133 appear as the command effect. The title effect 134 is an effect of notifying the contents of the current mission, and in this case, the mission of "Shoot down the disc!" Is presented. In addition, the decorative design (for example, refer to the illustration of the liquid crystal display device 36 on the right side of FIG. 5) which is displayed large on the liquid crystal screen during N reach is saved and displayed in the small display area 131 at the lower right of the screen from time t2. Be done. Specifically, the decorative symbol during variation is displayed small in the display area 131 at the lower right of the screen while being in the reach state, so that an interest in command effects performed on the entire screen can be gathered It has become.

  In addition, the reach state of a specific decorative symbol is designed to indicate that the expectation of winning is higher than the reach state of other symbols. For example, “7 design tempai (7 7 7)” shown in the figure is expected to be won in comparison with the reach state of other decorative designs (for example, 2 design tempai (2 2 2) in FIG. 11 described later). Is relatively high, and in the case of the present embodiment, the tempai symbol field expectation degree has a relationship of “even symbols (2, 4, 6 symbols) ≦ 1, 3, 5 symbols <7 symbols”. In addition, even if the decorative design reaches reach with the design other than 7 design, it is possible in the specified reach production 130, to promote from the present tempai design to the tempai design with high expectation of winning. For example, it may change from even pattern tempai to 7 pattern tempai.

  Next, referring to FIG. 9 (2), when time t3 arrives, the title effect 134 is finished, and immediately after that (after time t3), the pressing instruction effect 140 is started. In the pressing instruction effect 140, in order to urge the player to perform the "long press" operation, an operation instruction image 135 including a message of "long press !!", a timer image 136 indicating the remaining time of the first period TY1, and a frame A button image 137 or the like imitating the effect button 13 is displayed.

  The button image 137 here indicates a projecting state in which the operation part of the effect button pops up so as to be depressed and displaced, that is, a state in which the player does not press the displaceable portion, and "long press" In addition to the message of, to urge to operate the production button. The timer image 136 is composed of 10 scales, and the remaining time is consumed gradually by increasing the number of scales whose color changes in the scale with the passage of time by one scale in proportion to the passage of time. And the remaining time of the first period TY1 is notified as a result. The pressing instruction effect 140 is kept appearing during the first period TY1 in order to maintain the long press.

  Also, in the pressing instruction effect 140, a character information image 138 saying "Reserve energy of the super electromagnetic induction gun!", A weapon image 139 (protagonist character) expressing a self-propelled gun equipped with the "super electromagnetic induction gun" and the like are displayed Be done. The contents of these effects are that the player is urged to be charged with energy for firing a super electromagnetic induction wave (a leading character attacks an enemy character) to the weapon by pressing and holding the effect button. It is the contents of the effect. By such a pressing instruction effect 140. By long-pressing the frame effect button 13 during the first period TY1, the player is informed that the effect may change according to the operation. Note that the super electromagnetic induction gun with "super" on the weapon image 139 has an expectation of winning better than the case where a simple electromagnetic induction gun (usually an electromagnetic induction gun) without "super" shown in FIG. 11 described later appears. It is a high weapon image (item image).

  Next, referring to FIG. 9 (3), when the player responds to pressing instruction effect 140 and starts long press operation of frame effect button 13 from time ta of FIG. The energy charging effect 143 is started. In the energy filling effect 143, as the weapon image 139 is gradually colored upward from the lower part as it is pressed for a long time, it becomes effect content that expresses that energy is being charged to the weapon by the degree of coloring. There is.

  The details are as follows. When the player presses the frame effect button 13, the frame effect button 13 is turned on. When the effect control unit 24 continuously detects the ON state for a predetermined time (long press start determination time) based on the detection signal from the frame effect button switch (long press start condition satisfied), the long press is started. It is judged (it is the same also about below-mentioned cases 2-8), and energy filling production 143 is started as a production after operation start. However, if the ON state is not detected continuously for a predetermined time, it is not a long press but a simple pressing operation, that is, "single shot (one press)" and long press is not started (long press condition not satisfied). to decide. Therefore, precisely, the energy charging effect 143 is started with a delay by the determination time determined to be a long press from the pressing operation time of time ta. The long press start determination time can be appropriately determined according to the contents of the effect (for example, 500 ms, 1000 ms, etc.).

  When the energy filling effect 143 is started, the weapon internal image 142 showing the inside of the weapon image 139 is displayed from the initial (time t3) display color (e.g. camouflage pattern) to another display color (e.g. camouflage pattern) along with the long press. , As it is painted in blue). The colored display area of the weapon internal image 142 increases in the weapon image 139 with the elapse of the time of the long press operation, that is, in proportion to the cumulative time of the long press operation, thereby indicating the current energy filling rate. That is, the cumulative time of the long press operation is indirectly indicated by the filling rate. When the long press operation period (the cumulative period) reaches a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), the entire display area of the weapon internal image 142 is colored in blue, and an energy filling rate of 100% is notified ( For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (4), all of the inside of the weapon image 139 is in a colored state). Then, when the long press operation is performed for 5 seconds or more, the display color is displayed in accordance with the degree of expectation such as "blue → yellow → green → red → rainbow" from the color (blue) (normal color) The color may change stepwise (one step (blue) to five steps (rainbow color)) (expected degree suggestive staging). In this point, the energy filling effect 143 is a so-called "step-up effect" in which the expectation degree indication effect (the display color of the weapon) is stepped up stepwise. In the case of the present embodiment, the rainbow color is a display color indicating the correctness, and is a premium display color.

  As described above, when the user continues pressing for a long time, the expectation degree suggestive effect is produced even if the arrival of the energy filling rate of 100% is a time before the time t5 when the determination timing It aims to have the player hold the long press until t5, and prevents the player from releasing his hand from the frame effect button 13 when the energy filling rate reaches 100% before time t5. Because I want to do it. Although not shown, when the player interrupts the long press, the coloring area of the weapon internal image 142 is reduced (the energy filling rate is reduced) in inverse proportion to the length of the suspended time. Thus, the player is urged to be charged with energy, that is, to continue the long press operation.

  FIG. 9 (3) shows the liquid crystal screen at time ta1 on the way of filling the super electromagnetic induction gun with energy. At time ta1, the clocking by the timer 136 has advanced to half of the full scale, and the lower half of the weapon image 139 is colored. As a result, it is informed that the energy charging effect 143 has progressed to almost half.

  Further, the button image 137 is pressed by the player from a projecting state in which the displaceable portion (operation portion) of the effect button jumps out, that is, a state in which the player does not press the displaceable portion (FIG. And the player is in a state of being retracted (FIG. 9 (3)), and it is possible to inform the player that the effect button is being operated (currently pressed and held) by the button image 141 imitating this depressed state It has become. When the long press operation is interrupted halfway, the button image 137 (FIG. 9 (2)) in a state of jumping out from the button image 141 in a retracted state is restored.

  Next, referring to FIG. 9 (4), when time t5 which is the determination timing arrives, the effect control unit 24 generates a frame effect button based on the operation detection signal (ON signal, OFF signal) from the frame effect button 13. The state of ON (in pressing operation) / OFF (in non-pressing operation) of 13 is determined (operation determination means). Then, based on the determination result, any operation instruction effect (for example, the pressure cancellation instruction effect 156 (FIG. 10 (5) described later), the pressure instruction effect 182 (FIG. 10) shown in FIG. Decide whether to make 12 (5)) appear. Here, the case in which "long press is in progress" is described even when time t5 arrives, so it is determined that the frame effect button 13 at the determination timing time t5 is in the ON state, and the press release instruction "release" It is determined that an operation instruction effect is to appear. For example, the effect control unit 24 determines whether or not an operation condition (operation state) of the effect button at a predetermined timing, an operation condition satisfying a specific operation condition is performed during the effect button monitoring period, or the effect button It is possible to provide a functional unit that specifies (determines) what kind of operation has been performed time-sequentially, and a functional unit that manages information (operation related information) related to an operation on a rendering button. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of determination flags are provided to specify the operation status of the effect button at the determination timing. For example, "decision flag A" is set to cause "release" operation instruction effect to appear, and "determination flag B" is set to cause "press" operation instruction effect to appear. Based on the operation instruction effect according to the operation situation, and the effect (for example, the electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 and the assistant person appearance effect 185 described later) appearing later are determined. At time t5, as shown in the figure, the entire scale of the timer image 136 is consumed, which indicates that the timing of the first period TY1 by the timer has timed out and the first period TY1 has ended. Further, by pressing for a long time (for example, 5 seconds or more), all the weapon images 139 are filled with a predetermined color, and thereby, it is informed that the energy filling rate is 100%.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10 (5), at time t5, a press release instruction effect 156 for prompting (instructing) the player to end the pressing operation for releasing the hand from the frame effect button 13 is started. Further, after the same time t5, a period up to time t6 is started as the second period TY2 of the effect button monitoring period TY. The pressure release instruction effect 156 appears in the second period TY2.

  In the press release instruction effect 156, as shown, an operation instruction image 150 including a message of "release!", A timer image 151 indicating the remaining time of the second period TY2, and a button image simulating the frame effect button 13 in a pressed state. A character information image 154 indicating the contents of the effect, a weapon image 139, a disk image 133 and the like are displayed. The disk image 133 is displayed at the end of the weapon image 139 pointed by the barrel, and a message of “Let's launch super electromagnetic induction gun!” Is displayed as the character information image 154.

  The point to be noted is that the press release instruction effect 156 is different from the operation instruction effect 182 (see FIG. 12 (5) described later) that urges the press operation of the case 2 described later (press instruction). This is a point that is an operation instruction effect (release instruction) for prompting the operation. In the case 1, at the determination timing (time t5), the player is pressing and holding the frame effect button 13 (during effect button operation), and the press release instruction effect 156 appears to prompt the press end operation (release instruction). However, in Case 2 to be described later, contrary to Case 1, the player does not perform the pressing operation of the frame effect button 13 at the determination timing, and in this case, the player presses the frame effect button 13 A pressing instruction effect 182 (see FIG. 12 (5) described later) is displayed, which urges an operation instruction opposite to that of the case 1 for urging the start operation (press instruction). That is, in accordance with the operation situation of the effect button (whether the operation is in operation or not in operation), the operation instruction for causing the subsequent effect is correctly performed, and the effect of the unnatural effect does not occur. ing. As a result, the player can operate the effect button without feeling uncomfortable with the operation instruction effect.

  When the player releases the frame effect button 13 in response to the instruction content of the press release instruction effect 156, the electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 described below occurs.

  Referring to FIG. 10 (6), when the player releases the frame effect button 13 at time tb during which the pressing release instruction effect 156 appears, the frame effect button 13 returns to the state before the operation. At this time, the detection signal by sampling at the current time tb changes from the ON signal to the OFF signal at the time of the previous sampling detection (for example, 2 ms before). Then, it is grasped that the OFF edge of this change is detected, and after the operation is finished, the super electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 is started as an effect. The super electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 is, as shown in the figure, an effect (prot Is directed to attack the enemy character. When the super electromagnetic induction wave 158 is launched, all energy of the super electromagnetic induction gun is consumed, and the weapon image 139 returns to the normal display color (stray color). This super electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 appears until time t6. The emitted super-electromagnetic induction wave 158 approaches the disc with the passage of the rendering time, and the rendering content ends immediately before hitting the disc. Therefore, during this effect, it is still unclear whether the current symbol variation display game is a big hit or a loss. In other words, the super electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 works as a pre-effect as a result appearing before the stage of the effect indicating whether it is a hit or a loss, and works as an obscene effect for enhancing the player's sense of tension The same is true for assistant appearance 185.

  Here, in FIG. 6, the operation is stopped at time tb in the second period TY2. However, in some cases, it is conceivable that the player operates the frame effect button 13 until time t6 when the second period TY2 ends, that is, after time tb. However, in the second period TY2, the detection signal of the button operation after the arrival of the first OFF edge is regarded as invalid. Therefore, even if the player operates the frame effect button 13 during times tb to t6, an effect corresponding to the operation will not appear. Therefore, it is not necessary to monitor the button operation signal after the arrival of the first OFF edge, and the effect button monitoring period TY immediately ends at the time tb when the first OFF edge arrives, that is, the second period It may be processed as TY2 ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10 (7), when time t6 which is the end of the second period TY2 comes, the super electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 which is the effect after the operation is finished and the super electromagnetic induction wave 158 is emitted. The subsequent result (first result effect) appears. As a result, in the effect, if the effect (success effect) to hit the disc occurs, it is informed that the result of the symbol variation display game (big hit lottery result) of this time is the hit, and the effect that the disc can not be dropped If an effect is generated, it is an effect mode that can notify that it is a loss.

  In the figure, as the above-mentioned success effect, a blow-off effect 172 appearing in the case of a big hit is shown. As shown in FIGS. 10 (7) to 10 (8), this explosion effect 172 is an effect that changes in two stages.

  In the first stage of the explosion effect 172, the super electromagnetic induction wave 158 hits the disk and an explosion image 170 is generated, and a message image 171 of “Blow-up!” Is displayed, and the disk is shot down. It is an effect that expresses (Fig. 10 (7)). As a result, the player is notified that the mission of FIG. 9 (1) of "shoot down the disc" has been achieved. Then, at time t6a, the radiation effect 172 moves to the second stage, and the character information image 173 "Mission Complete jackpot!" Is displayed on this second-stage radiation effect 172 and the player is blessed. . Along with this, in the display area 131, “777” indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed. As a result, it is informed that the result of the symbol variation display game of this time is "big hit" (FIG. 10 (8)).

  In FIGS. 9 and 10, the case of a big hit has been described, but in the case of a loss, as a failure effect, the operation can not be achieved because the disk 133 can not shoot off the super electromagnetic induction wave 158. The first effect is to appear as the first result. In this failure presentation, a presentation such as "Mission Faled sorry ..." appears at time t6a, and accordingly, in the display area 131, a stop display mode (for example, "767" etc.) indicating a loss. The decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. As a result, it is notified that the result of the symbol variation display game of this time is "loss". Further, the super electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 and the explosion effect 172 may be treated as a result effect as a series of effects.

  Thereafter, when the time t7 at which the symbol variation display operation ends is reached, the first effect presentation ends. Thereby, the specific reach effect using the frame effect button 13 is ended, and the current symbol variation display game is ended. After that, if the game result this time is a big hit, a big hit game corresponding to the type of big hit is started. In the case of a loss, the next symbol variation display game is started when there is an operation suspension ball, and when the operation suspension ball is zero, the symbol variation display game is not started, and it is in a standby state waiting for operation suspension ball generation. It is controlled.

(Modified example of operation instruction effects)
In the above description, the user requests "long press" (first operation instruction effect), and a mode in which "release instruction" or "press instruction" appears according to the operation status (operation mode) of the effect button at a predetermined timing. Although described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if "two pressing operations" is requested as a predetermined operation on the effect button (first operation instruction effect) and the effect button is operated twice during the first period TY1, the second following operation is performed. In the period TY2, an operation instruction of "continuous hitting" is issued (when a request operation is made, "continuous hitting" does not have to be issued), and the pressing operation is not performed twice in the first period TY1, In the second period TY2 (for example, triggered by the arrival of time t5), an operation instruction of "press one more time" can be issued. That is, when the operation to the effect button does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition (twice pressing operation), the second operation instruction effect (continuous hitting) is not revealed, or the operation to the effect button indicates the predetermined operation condition. If not satisfied, the third operation instruction effect (one more press) can be made to appear without appearing the second operation instruction effect (continuous hitting). Also, in the case of requesting an instruction (for example, "do not press") not to operate the effect button as requesting an odd operation, if the player does not operate the effect button in accordance with the instruction, In the second period TY2 (for example, with the arrival of time t5), an operation instruction of "press" is issued (may not be issued), and the player operates the effect button without following the instruction in the first period TY1. In this case, operation instructions such as "do not press" or "press from now" can be issued in the second period TY2.

<Case 2 of FIG. 6, FIG. 11, FIG. 12, FIG. 13 (1) lower column>
Case 2 of FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing various operations when the pressing instruction effect is “long press” as in the case 1 but the actual pressing instruction effect is the long press instruction. This corresponds to the case where the effect button operation mode is "without pressing (without operation)" (the lower column in FIG. 13 (1)). In this case 2, since the effect button is not pressed in response to the long press instruction, that is, "pressing time = 0", at time t5, the effect button is not in operation (during pressing operation). . Therefore, an operation instruction effect (third operation instruction effect) "press" is generated as the effect button is not in operation (time t5 to tc). Case 2 in FIG. 6 shows a case where the player presses the effect button with respect to this instruction effect, and button detection signals (time tc to td) corresponding to the pressing operation are generated, and effects are produced after the operation is started. As the auxiliary person appearance effect (effect after the operation start based on the pressing operation (third operation effect)) occurs. That is, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 13 (1), the form of the case 2 of FIG. 6 issues a pressing instruction of “pressing” to a player who does not press the effect button, and urges the pressing operation. . This makes it possible to eliminate the unnaturalness in the presentation.

  FIGS. 11 and 12 show the effects of the specific reach effect of Case 2 of FIG. 6, and (1) to (4) in FIG. 11 sequentially indicate the times t2, t3, ta to t5, and t5 in FIG. (5) to (8) in FIG. 12 sequentially show the effect mode of effects produced at times t5, tb, t6, and t7 in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the production content substantially the same as the production content of the specific reach production of case 1 demonstrated in FIG. 9, FIG. 10, The description is suitably abbreviate | omitted in order to avoid duplication description.

  First, referring to FIG. 11 (1), here, as in the case of FIG. 9 (1), when time t2 arrives, the specific reach effect 130 is started and at the same time the title effect 134 is started. Here, in the illustrated example, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the reach state of “2” in the display area 131.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11 (2), when time t3 arrives, the title effect 134 ends, and immediately after that (after time t3), the pressing instruction effect 140 starts appearing. Similar to the pressing instruction effect 140 shown in FIG. 9 (2), the illustrated pressing instruction effect 140 is an effect for instructing the player to perform the “long press” operation, but the displayed character information image 138 and the weapon image 139 are displayed. The content is different. The character information image 138 shown in the figure has the contents of storing energy of the weapon as in FIG. 9 (2), but in the case of this example, the type of the electromagnetic induction gun is not simply "super". It is replaced by the electromagnetic induction gun (usually an electromagnetic induction gun), and it is a representation of a weak type of destructive force. Also, with regard to the weapon image 139, similarly, the type of weapon is replaced by a small destructive one, suggesting that the probability of winning this specific reach effect is lower than that of FIG. However, as the effect content, it is the same battle effect as in case 1 above.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11 (3), at time ta1, although the pressing instruction effect 140 appears continuously, the frame effect button 13 has not been pressed (long-pressed) from time t3, and the weapon In the image 139, coloring which is energy filling effect is not performed. That is, unlike in the case 1, the effect (energy charging effect) 143 is not revealed after the operation is started, and the scale of the timer image 136 of the pressing instruction effect 140 is consumed as time passes. Here, since the player is expecting to have a low expectation of winning the specific reach effect this time, the player thinks "It is useless even if the long press operation because it does not become a big hit anyway" It is assumed that the player feels and the player ignores the long press instruction by the press instruction effect 140.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11 (4), when the time comes to time t5 and the determination timing comes, the frame effect button 13 is not in the pressed state, and as a result of the determination processing of the operation situation, the operation instruction effect "press" as a determination flag. The above-mentioned "determination flag B" for designating is set. In the illustrated example, the entire scale of the timer image 136 is consumed, and the first period TY1 is ended, and no energy is stored because the button is not pressed for a long time (the weapon image 139 is an internal display) The color has not changed).

  Next, referring to FIG. 12 (5), at time t5, based on the determination flag B, the pressing instruction effect 182 for prompting the “press!” Operation instruction is started. Further, based on the end of the first period of the effect button monitoring period TY, the second period TY2 is set until time t6. The pressing instruction effect 182 appears in the second period TY2.

  The pressing instruction effect 182 has effect contents that the assistant character can be called by pressing the frame effect button 13. Specifically, a weapon image 139 is displayed at the lower left of the screen, and a disk image 133 is displayed at the end of the weapon image of the weapon image 139, and a button image 137 is displayed large at the center of the screen. Further, the operation instruction image 180 in which “press!” Is written at the top of the button image 137 is displayed, and the timer image 151 indicating the remaining time of the second period TY2 is displayed at the top of the operation instruction image 180. In addition, the character information image 181 displays character information "Call a helper!", And it is possible to call a helper character by pressing the frame effect button 13 in the second period TY2 by these effects. The notification is made to prompt the player to perform a pressing operation.

  Next, referring to FIG. 12 (6), when the player presses the frame effect button 13 at time tc during the appearance of the pressing instruction effect 182, the current detection signal of the frame effect button 13 is detected last time ( For example, assuming that the ON signal is changed from the OFF signal of 2 ms before) and the ON edge is detected, the assistant appearance effect 185 which is the effect after operation is started. This assistant appearance effect 185 appears when the player presses the frame effect button 13 in accordance with the pressing instruction by the pressing instruction effect 182. The assist person appearance effect 185 is an attack effect in which the ally character starts attacking the enemy character, and for example, the helper character 183 (helper image 183) appears as a substitute for the weapon 139, and the helper character 183 is on the disc 133. It is directed content that expresses how to launch an electromagnetic induction wave 158 and launch an attack. This assistant appearance effect 185 appears until time t6, and the super electromagnetic induction wave 158 approaches the disk with the passage of the rendering time zero, and the content of the effect ends immediately before hitting the disk. That is, as with the super electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 described in Case 1, the assistant appearance effect 185 is a result before effect appearing in the previous stage of the effect result indicating whether it is a hit or a loss. It is still unclear whether the symbol variation display game of is a big hit or a loss.

  Next, referring to FIG. 12 (7), after that, when time t6 arrives, the assistant appearance effect 185 ends and immediately after that. As the effect related to the effect (helper effect) after the button operation, the explosion result effect 187 which is the second result effect is started. Here, it shows about the explosion effect 187 which appears in the case of a big hit. In the case of this example, a weapon image 139, an explosion image 170 in which an electromagnetic induction wave hits a disk and explodes, and a message image 186 (message of "Defect!") By a helper are displayed, and a command of "Shoot the disk" The player is notified that (FIG. 11 (1)) has been achieved. Then, at time t6a, the character information image 173 indicating the result information and the weapon image 139 are displayed, and along with this, “222” indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed in the display area 131, and the symbol variation display game this time It is informed that the result of is a "big hit". Thereafter, when time t7 arrives, the explosion effect 187 (second result effect) ends, and the specific reach effect using the frame effect button 13 ends.

  In case 2, the player participation type effect in the case of a big hit was described, but in the case of a loss, the disc 133 can not shoot down the super electromagnetic induction wave 158 emitted from the helper character 183 "Failure effect" that is called, is to appear as a second result effect (not shown). In this failure effect, as in case 1, at time t6a, an effect such as "Mission Faled sorry ..." appears, for example, and it is informed that the result of the current symbol variation display game is "lost". It has become so. In addition, the assisting person appearance effect 185 and the explosion effect 187 may be treated as a result effect as a series of effects.

(Types in which the determination timing changes: Fig. 7, Fig. 8)
In the above embodiment, the “determination timing is fixed type” in which the determination timing is time t5 during the effect button monitoring period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of determining the determination timing at time t5, the effect button monitoring period TY is determined as the effect button operation acceptable period for all periods, and within that period, the player A configuration may be adopted in which the time that satisfies the condition that a specific operation (for example, a long press) for a predetermined time or more is performed on the effect button is set as the determination timing. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the determination timing may be fluctuated according to the presence or absence of the operation of the effect button and the operation content (operation state, operation mode) instead of the “fixed type” in which the determination timing is fixed at a predetermined time. It can be of type.

(Case 3: Upper part of FIG. 7)
Case 3 shown in FIG. 7 is a condition (specific operation condition) for determining that the "long press" has been performed when the effect button is pressed for a predetermined time width L1 or more. FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing operations in the variation type.

  In the case 3 to the case 8 described in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8, substantially the same contents as the operations relating to the fixed type in the case 1 and 2 described in FIG. In order to avoid description, it omits suitably. Further, in the explanation of Case 3 to Case 8, for the convenience of explanation, the pressing instruction effect 140 of the long pressing instruction is' press instruction effect 'long pressing' ', the releasing instruction pressing release instruction 156' press releasing instruction effect The description will be made by calling “release”, and the pressing instruction effect 182 of the pressing instruction as “pressing instruction effect“ press ””.

  Case 3 of FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing various operations in the case where the press release instruction effect “release” is displayed on the screen after the press instruction effect “long press” as in the case of the case 1 of FIG. In the case 1 of FIG. 6, since the determination timing is fixed at time t5, the appearance periods of the pressing instruction effect "long press" and the pressing release instruction effect "releasing" are respectively time t3 to t5 and t5 to t6 ( While the time until the release of the pressure is determined), in the case of Case 3, since the determination timing at which the long press according to the instruction content is performed fluctuates according to the operation start timing of the effect button, the pressure instruction The appearance period of the effect "long press" or the press release instruction effect "release" is not fixed, that is, the appearance period may also change.

  In this case 3, the player starts the pressing operation (ON operation) at time tg, seeing the pressing instruction effect “long press” started at time t3. When the pressing operation is a long press, as a result, a time L1 which is considered to be a long press in a state where the pressing operation is performed passes. When the timer monitoring the pressing operation time counts an elapsed point of the time L1 considered to be this long pressing (time th), at this time, the "determining flag A" is set as the determining flag. That is, the determination timing of Case 3 is a point in time when the specific operation condition that the pressing operation is continued for at least the time width L1 considered to be the long press is satisfied. The pressing instruction effect "long press", which starts from time t3, does not need to appear any more and ends at time th. As in the case 1, in the long press period (time tg to th), the energy filling effect 143 which is the effect after the operation is started appears.

  Then, at time th, a message of “release” is displayed as the press release instruction effect. The press release instruction effect "release" is ended when the player stops pressing operation at time tm (switching from ON to OFF of the button detection signal (OFF edge)). However, as suggested by a dotted line in FIG. 7, the press release instruction effect "release" may be displayed from time th to time t6 until the end of the effect button monitoring period TY. Further, after time tm, since it is not necessary to monitor the effect button, it is preferable to forcibly end the effect button monitoring period TY in order to reduce the control load.

  The electromagnetic induction gun effect 159 (effect after operation completion) appears and continues until time t6, triggered by the detection of the OFF edge of the pressure release at time tm when the player releases the press from the effect button and releases the pressure. From time t6 (precisely, when time t6 is exceeded), as in the case 1, the first result effect is produced, and a series of effects of the specific reach started from time t2 is made at time t7. finish. As described above, in Case 3 of FIG. 7, the time width L1 considered to be longer than the effect button monitoring period TY has a relationship of “TY> L1”, and the time width considered to be long pressed if within the effect button monitoring period TY. The end of L1 (determination timing) may come at any time, and the determination timing fluctuates in this sense.

(Case 4: Bottom of FIG. 7)
Case 4 of FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing various operations when the player performs a long press as in the case 3. However, in Case 4, the time when the long press is performed is not longer than the time width L1 considered as long press, and the pressing operation is performed from time tn and the pressing operation is ended at time tp. The case 4 is a case where the pressing operation is performed only for a short period of time (a case where the operation is stopped halfway), and the case 4 is different from the case 3 in this point.

  When the pressing operation is started from time tn, when continuing at least until time tq, the time width L1 or more and the condition of long press (long press request condition) is satisfied, but the press operation (long press) is performed at time tp before that Have stopped. Therefore, no pressing operation is performed from time tp before time tq to end time t6 of effect button monitoring period TY, and the determination timing does not come during effect button monitoring period TY. Therefore, in the case 4, in the effect button monitoring period TY, the effect button monitoring period TY is ended while only the "long press" message of the pressing instruction effect is displayed from the beginning to the end (from time t3 to t6) , The energy charging effect is ended without the message of "release" being displayed. Therefore, taking into consideration that the effect button monitoring period TY is ended while the "long press" message is displayed, the message of "release" or "press" is not displayed and the time t6 arrives as an opportunity. , And from time t6 to time t7, a predetermined effect is produced. Here, a dedicated result effect corresponding to the case where the long press condition is not satisfied is made to appear. As dedicated effects, for example, effects including electromagnetic induction gun firing effects and first result effects (FIGS. 10 (6) to (8)), assistant person appearance effects and second result effects (FIG. 12 (6) to (8)) and effects different from these effects (effects including at least the effect effects) and the like can be made.

(Modification of variation type: Fig. 8)
In cases 1 and 2, two types of determination timings, the fixed type and cases 3 and 4 that are variable, were described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be a type (hereinafter, referred to as “fixed / variable type”) having these two types of features. The configuration of this fixed / variation type causes a pressure release instruction effect "release" to appear as a first determination timing (this determination timing may vary) when the condition of the long press is satisfied. On the other hand, when a specific time tx arrives in a state where the long press condition is not satisfied, this time tx is set as a second determination timing (fixed determination timing), and an instruction according to the operation situation of the effect button at time tx Effect, specifically, if the player is pressing the effect button (during pressing operation) pressing release instruction effect "release" is revealed, if the player is not pressing the effect button (during pressing operation) the pressing instruction It is configured to make the effect "press" appear. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the unnaturalness in the presentation.

  Therefore, in the case of this fixed / variation type, the timing of the long press may fluctuate until time tx arrives. The time tx is equal to or greater than the time tx1 immediately after the time width (L4) for which the long press condition is satisfied after the start of the effect button monitoring period TY, and the time tx2 immediately before the end of the effect button monitoring period TY (time t6) It needs to be

  Referring to FIG. 8, assuming that the time width for which the long press condition is satisfied is L4, and the upper two cases 5 and 6 handle the case where the fixed determination timing is set as time tx1 (t3 + L4), the lower two cases In cases 7 and 8, the fixed determination timing is time tx2 (less than t3 + TY), and before the end of the effect button monitoring period TY, an extra time for the press release instruction effect "release" or the pressure instruction effect "press" to appear The case where the width (tx2 to t6) is set is handled.

  Case 5 in FIG. 8 deals with the case where the pressing instruction effect "long press" is started at time t3 and the player responds to this and immediately starts the pressing operation. Specifically, the pressing operation performed continuously from time t3 is performed at least until time tz1, and the condition of the long press (that the pressing operation is performed over the time width L4 or more) is satisfied at time tz1. Case. In this case 5, it is a determination timing at which it is considered that the time tz1 is long pressed, and corresponds to the determination timing (first determination timing) of the time th shown in FIG. Then, "determination flag A" is set at the determination timing of time tz1, and the press release instruction effect "release" is performed until the end (time t6) of the effect button monitoring period TY for the longest time. The press release instruction effect "release" is continued until the effect button is released (OFF edge detection), and when the effect button is released, the electromagnetic induction gun effect (effect after operation completion) appears Become. However, in the case where the player has been pressing for a long time until time t6 without responding to the instruction of "release", the electromagnetic induction gun effect is produced as triggered by the arrival of time t6.

  In addition, about time tx1 which is fixed timing, a margin time width (for example, 3 seconds) for causing the press release instruction effect "release" to appear is secured by the end of the effect button monitoring period TY (time t6). Is set appropriately. Further, after releasing the effect button within the effect button monitoring period TY, it is preferable to forcibly end the effect button monitoring period TY for the purpose of reducing the control burden, since it is not necessary to monitor the effect button any further.

  Case 6 deals with the case where the player starts the pressing operation at time tz2 later than time t3. In Case 6, the pressing operation is performed continuously from time tz2, but before the time width L4 is satisfied, time tx1, which is the fixed determination timing, has arrived. That is, the determination timing of the long press is shifted not to time tz1 before time tx1 as in case 5 but to time tx1 which is the fixed determination timing. In Case 6, the pressing time until time tx1 is the time width L5, which is shorter than the time width L4 (L5 <L4), but at time tx1, since the effect button is in the pressing operation (ON state) In the same manner as in the case 6, the press release instruction effect "release" appears. The press release instruction effect "release" is performed until the end of the effect button monitoring period TY at the longest, and the electromagnetic induction gun effect (effect after operation completion) is produced when the effect button is released. .

  In the above case 5 and case 6, the case in which the effect button is pressed for a long press at time tx1 is dealt with, but when the effect button is not pressed at time tx1, the effect is displayed In order to eliminate the unnaturalness of, the pressing instruction effect "press" is revealed. The pressing instruction effect "pressing" is performed until the end of the effect button monitoring period TY (time t6) at the longest, and triggered by the effect button being pressed (ON edge detection), assisted person appearance effect (effect after pressing start) Make it appear.

  Case 7 deals with the case where the fixed determination timing is not time tx 1 but time tx 2 delayed therefrom, and there is a margin time ts (for example, 3 seconds) for causing the press release instruction effect “release” to appear. We handle the case where the limit time for securing is set at time tx2.

  When the condition of the long press is satisfied before time tx 2, in the same manner as in case 5, the pressure release instruction effect “release” is made to appear at that timing. On the other hand, when the long press condition is not satisfied by the arrival of time tx2, as in the case 6, upon the arrival of time tx2, the pressure release instruction effect "release" is produced. The press release instruction effect "release" at this time is performed until the end of the effect button monitoring period TY, and is ended when the effect button is pressed.

  In addition, as shown in the figure, when the player keeps pressing long without responding to the instruction of "release" and releases the effect button at time tz4, (time tx2 <time tz4 <effect time released In the case where the effect button is released (OFF edge detection), an electromagnetic induction effect is produced. Even when the effect button monitoring period TY comes to an end time t6, even when the effect button is not released, the electromagnetic induction gun effect is triggered by the arrival of the end time t6 of the effect button monitoring period TY. Make it appear.

  Case 8 deals with a case in which a pressing instruction effect "pressing" appears at time tx2. For example, if no pressing operation is performed at all or the player has performed a pressing operation on the effect button before time tx2, the effect button is not pressed when time tx2 arrives (OFF State). In such a case, when the time tx2 arrives, as in the case 2, a pressing instruction effect "pressing" appears. The pressing instruction effect "pressing" at this time is performed until the end of the effect button monitoring period TY at the longest, and is ended when the effect button is pressed. If the player presses the effect button during the period from time tx2 to the end time t6 of the effect button monitoring period TY, the assistance person appearance effect is made to appear in response to the pressing operation (ON edge detection), and the effect button Even when the effect button is not pressed even when the end time t6 of the monitoring period TY comes, even if the effect button is not pressed, the assistance person appearing effect is made to appear when the end time t6 of the effect button monitoring period TY arrives. .

  In the above cases 1 to 8, in the press release instruction effect "release" and the press instruction effect "press", different effect effects (electromagnetic induction gun effect, assistant appearance effect) are made to appear respectively, but the pressure release instruction The same result effect (for example, both electromagnetic induction can effects) may be produced by the effect "release" and the pressing instruction effect "pressing". Moreover, the contents of the effect can be determined appropriately. In addition, different effects may be produced depending on whether the player operates the effect button or not according to a specific operation instruction such as a long press instruction at the time of mission presentation. For example, if the player has been holding the button firmly for a long time (if the condition of the long button is satisfied), the electromagnetic induction gun effect is produced, and if the player is not holding the button for a long time (the condition of the long button is satisfied In the case where there is no), it is possible to make a helping person appear. When the player does not perform an operation instructed by the player for the press release instruction effect "release" or the press instruction "press", a predetermined time (time t5 for cases 1 and 2 and cases 3 to 8) After the time t6), it is possible to make the effect effect appear regardless of the operation of the effect button. Further, a dedicated result effect corresponding to the case where the player does not follow the instructed operation in response to the above-mentioned "release instruction" or "press instruction" may appear. In this case, the same result effect may be produced or a different result effect may be produced depending on the effect corresponding to the case where the "detach instruction" is not followed and the case where the "press instruction" is not followed.

<6. Processing on the production control unit side>
Next, the effect control process on the side of the effect control unit 24 of the present embodiment will be described.

(Specific reach production control process: Figure 14)
FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the specific reach effect control process. Here, an effect process of the player operation type effect according to the specific reach effect in cases 1 and 2 will be mainly described.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the effect control unit 24 first determines whether or not the start time (time t2) of the specific reach effect 130 has arrived (step S100), and when it arrives (YES), the specific reach effect starts The time process (step S102: FIG. 15) is executed.

  If it is not the start time of the specific reach effect (step S100: NO), it is determined whether the first operation invalid period has ended (time t3) (step S104), and the end time (YES), the first The operation invalid period end time process (step S106: FIG. 16) is executed. The first operation invalid period is a period in which even if the player performs some operation on the effect button, the operation is a period in which the operation is invalid, and it is a period in which the effect does not change according to the operation content. . The first operation invalid period is set to time t2 to t3 at which the specific reach effect is started. Similarly, at the end of the specific reach effect (time t6 to t7), the second operation invalid period is set, and the operation on the effect button by the player is invalidated.

  On the other hand, if it is not the end of the first operation invalid period (step S104: NO), it is determined whether or not it is during the first period TY1 (time t3 to t5) (step S108). (Step S108: YES), the process (step S110: FIG. 17) is executed during the first period, and the process proceeds to the determination process of step S112. If the first period is not in progress (step S108: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S112 without doing anything.

  In step S112, it is determined whether or not the determination timing has arrived (step S112), and when the determination timing has arrived (step S112: YES), the processing at the determination timing (step S114: FIG. 18) is executed. The process proceeds to the determination process of step S116. If the determination timing has not come (step S108: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S116 without doing anything.

  In step S116, it is determined whether or not the first period TY1 has ended (step S116). If the first period TY1 has ended (step S116: YES), the first period end processing (step S118: FIG. 19) is executed, and the process proceeds to the determination process of step S120. If the first period TY1 has not ended (step S116: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S120 without doing anything.

  In step S120, it is determined whether or not the second period TY2 is in progress (step S120). If the second period TY2 is in progress (step S120: YES), the processing during the second period (step S122: FIG. 21) is performed, and the process proceeds to the determination process of step S124. If the second period TY2 is not in progress (step S120: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S124 without doing anything.

  In step S124, it is determined whether the effect button monitoring period TY has ended (step S124), and if the effect button monitoring period TY has ended (step S124: YES), processing when the effect button monitoring period ends (step S124 S126: FIG. 22) is executed, and the specific reach effect control process ends. When the effect button monitoring period TY has not ended (step S124: NO), the specific reach effect control process is ended without doing anything.

(Process for starting specific reach effect (step S102 in FIG. 14): FIG. 15)
First, the appearance of the title effect 134 (FIG. 9 (1)) is started (step S200). Next, a timer for the first operation invalid period (time t2 to t3) is set (step S202). The time width (for example, 5 seconds) of the title effect 134 is set in the timer of the first operation invalid period. Thus, the specific reach effect start process is ended, and the process returns to the specific reach effect control process.

(Processing at the End of the First Operation Invalid Period (Step S106 in FIG. 14): FIG. 16)
First, the appearance of the pressing instruction effect (FIG. 9 (2)) is started (step S210). Next, the timer for the effect button monitoring period TY, the timer for the first period TY1, and the timer for the period (time t3 to t4) from the start of the effect button monitoring period to the determination timing are set (steps S212, S214, and S216). The timer for the first period TY1 is set to 10 seconds, the timer for the effect button monitoring period TY is set to 20 seconds, and the timer for the determination timing is set to the same timer as the first period TY1 or the period (2 ms before) immediately before that. Ru.

  Next, the long press counter value is cleared (step S218). This long press counter value is a flag value used in processing (FIG. 17) during the first period described later, and is a detection signal (operation signal) obtained by sampling the pressing operation period on the effect button 13, ie, the operation situation of the effect button 13. Is used to measure the period held in the ON state (ON signal). Here, the effect button (13, 66) outputs a low level signal (OFF signal) when in the non-operation state, and outputs a high level signal (ON signal) when in the operation state. Such an output signal is monitored in a predetermined timer interruption process of the effect control unit 24 and sampled at every interruption time. The “detection signal (operation signal) obtained by sampling the operation state of the effect button 13” refers to a signal sampled in the timer interrupt process based on the output signal from the effect button 13. From this detection signal, it is possible to judge whether a mere pressing operation, a continuous hitting operation, a pressing operation for a long period (long pressing operation), and an operation of releasing the hand are performed on the effect button 13. For example, if it is not in the ON state for a predetermined time, it is determined that it is not a long press but a single press. In this embodiment, as described later, in one process related to the effect button in the specific reach effect control process, the detection signal at the current time (this time) or the detection signal at the previous process time (specific reach effect control process before 2 ms) is ON It is determined whether or not the simple pressing operation, the continuous hitting operation, the long pressing operation, and the operation of releasing the hand have been performed by confirming whether or not it is.

(Processing during the first period (step S110 in FIG. 14): FIG. 17)
First, with regard to the detection signal of the effect button 13, it is determined whether or not both the previous and current detection signals are ON signals (step S230). That is, it is determined whether or not the effect button 13 is held in the ON state in which the effect button 13 is pressed. The detection signal of the last time is a detection signal of the effect button 13 detected at the time of the timer interruption (preceding 2 ms) one time ago in the specific reach effect control process performed for each timer interruption, and the detection signal of this time is It is a detection signal (detection signal at the present time) in step S230. As a result of this determination, if the previous time signal is the ON signal and the current signal is the ON signal this time (step S230: YES), the long press counter value is incremented by 1 (step S232). On the other hand, if the previous detection signal is the ON signal and the detection signal is not the ON signal this time (step S230: NO), the long press counter value is cleared (reset to 0) (step S231).

  Next, it is determined whether the long press counter value after the addition of 1 is equal to or greater than the minimum specified value (step S234). Here, the minimum specified value is a value used to distinguish a simple press and a long press. For example, when pressing for 0.5 seconds or more is not a simple press but a long press and a discrimination condition, this specific reach Assuming that the effect control process is one process included in the interrupt process (2 ms), the minimum specified value is 250. Therefore, this step S234 is not mere pressing, but means determining whether or not the long pressing is being performed. As a result of the determination, when the long press is performed (step S234: YES), the effect 143 (energy filling effect) (FIG. 9 (3)) is displayed after the operation is started (step S236). Here, with regard to the appearance of the energy charging effect 143, the present embodiment is a form of advancing the contents of the effect so far, specifically, the effect contents of increasing the display area to be filled with blue inside the weapon image 139 shown in FIG. It is supposed to go out.

  On the other hand, when the long press is not performed (step S234: NO), the process is ended during the first period. In addition, when long-pressing is not performed (after step S231 is included), the form in which the effect content of the energy filling effect 143 is made to retreat (mode in which the energy filling rate is reduced), specifically, FIG. 9 (3) An effect representing that the display area painted in blue inside the weapon image 139 shown in FIG. As a result, the player can be prevented from releasing his hand from the effect button 13 even if the energy filling rate reaches 100% as a result of long pressing for a long time (5 seconds or more) At the determination timing (time t4), the pressed state can be held. When the above process is completed, the process is ended during the first period, and the process returns to the specific reach effect control process.

(Process on Judgment Timing Arrival (Step S114 in FIG. 14): FIG. 18)
In FIG. 18, the effect control unit 24 first determines whether the detection signal of the effect button 13 this time is an ON signal (step S240). If it is an ON signal (step S240: YES), the determination flag A is set (step S242), and if it is an OFF signal (step S40: NO), the determination flag B is set. Thus, the processing at the time of arrival of the determination timing is ended, and the processing returns to the specific reach effect control processing.

(Processing at the End of the First Period (Step S118 in FIG. 14): FIG. 19)
First, it is judged whether or not it is the long press flag A (step S250). If it is the long press flag A (YES), the press release instruction effect 156 (“release!” As the effect to prompt the player in the second period TY2. Of the message (FIG. 10 (5)) is started (step S252). On the other hand, when the determination flag B is set (step S250: NO), the pressing instruction effect 182 ("press!" Message) (FIG. 12 (5)) is started to appear (step S254).

  Next, the timer for the second period TY2 is set (step S256). For example, 10 seconds is set as this timer. Next, a switching process (step S260: FIG. 20) for switching the setting of the detection signal of the effect button 13 to be monitored during the second period TY2 is executed. In addition, this switching process is also setting the detection signal of the monitoring target at the determination timing (time t4) of the first period TY1, and is performed in the processing (FIG. 22) at the end of the effect button monitoring period described later It has become.

  If the effect button 13 is pressed at the end of the first period TY1 (time t5) by this first period end processing, the message of "release!" Is displayed during the second period TY2, and the game is played. Urge the person to release his hand from the effect button 13. On the other hand, if the effect button 13 is not pressed (when the hand is released) at the end of the first period (time t5), the message "Press!" Is displayed during the second period TY2. , Prompts the player to press the effect button 13. When the above process is completed, the first period end time process is terminated, and the process returns to the specific reach effect control process.

(Switching process: FIG. 20)
First, it is determined whether it is the end time (time t5) of the first period TY1 (step S261). If the first period TY1 is over (YES), it is determined whether or not the determination flag A is (step S263). If the determination flag A is (YES), the effect button 13 monitored in the second period TY2 The detection signal is set to the OFF edge (step S265). The OFF edge is a detection signal in the case where the previous detection signal is an ON signal and the current detection signal is an OFF signal, and the detection is established immediately after the player releases the pressing of the effect button 13 It is a signal. On the other hand, when it is the determination flag B (step S263: NO), the detection signal of the effect button 13 to be monitored in the second period TY2 is set to the ON edge (step S267). The ON edge is a detection signal in the case where the previous detection signal is an OFF signal and the current detection signal is an ON signal, and is a detection that is established immediately after the player presses the effect button 13 from the released state It is a signal.

  When the first period TY1 is not over (step S261: NO), that is, when the effect button monitoring period TY is over (time t6), the detection signal of the effect button 13 to be monitored at the determination timing is set as the ON signal. (Step S269). When the above processing is ended, this switching processing is ended, and the processing returns to the processing at the end of the first period (or the processing at the end of the following presentation button monitoring period).

  As a result of this switching process, a long press is made in the first period TY1 (it is in the pressed state at the determination timing), and the message of "release!" Is displayed in the second period TY2. The detection signal is set to be switched to the OFF edge, and conversely, the first period TY1 is not pressed for a long time (not operated at the determination timing), and a message "Press!" Is displayed in the second period TY2. At this time, the detection signal of the monitoring target of the effect button 13 is set to be switched to the ON edge.

(About the processing content of the switching process in the modification)
In the switching process, the contents of the detection signal to be monitored can be changed as appropriate in steps S265, S267, and S269. That is, the first operation for prompting the first period TY1, the second operation for prompting the second period TY2 when the first operation is performed, and the third operation for prompting the second period TY2 when the first operation is not performed Can be appropriately combined and set according to predetermined operation contents. For example, when prompting an operation such as continuous hitting as the first operation, long pressing as the second operation, and one pressing as the third operation, the detection signal of the previous time and the current time of step S265 is in the ON state, and the detection signal of step S267 The content of the monitoring target can be changed such that the is an ON edge, and that the detection signal is an ON edge in step S269. In such a case, the processing for counting the number of consecutive hits (the number of ON edge detections) in the processing during the first period, or for counting the time width considered to be a long press in the processing during the second period Just add it.

(Process in Second Period (Step S122 in FIG. 14): FIG. 21)
First, it is determined whether the detection signal of the effect button 13 is the detection signal set in the switching process (FIG. 20) (step S270). Specifically, when the detection signal as the monitoring target in the second period TY2 is set to the OFF edge based on the determination flag A, whether the current detection signal is the OFF edge (previous is ON, this is OFF) It is determined whether or not. Alternatively, if the detection signal as the monitoring target in the second period TY2 is set to the ON edge based on the determination flag B, whether the current detection signal is the ON edge (previous is OFF, this is ON) or not judge. When the determination result is NO, the process is ended during the second period, whereas when the determination result is YES, it is determined whether the determination flag A is set (step S272). If it is the determination flag A (step S272: YES), the appearance of the pressure release instruction effect 156 is ended (step S274), and the effect (electromagnetic induction gun effect) 159 (FIG. 10 (6)) appears after the operation is completed. Is started (step S276). When it is the determination flag B (step S272: NO), the appearance of the pressing instruction effect 182 is ended (step S278), and the appearance of the effect (helper effect) 185 (FIG. 12 (6)) is started after the operation starts. (Step S280).

  When the effect 159 after the operation is finished or the appearance of the effect 182 after the operation starts, the timer count of the second period TY2 is ended (step S282). As a result, the second period TY2 ends, and the process (step S122 in FIG. 14) will not be executed during this second period until the effect button monitoring period TY ends (time t6), the specific reach effect No processing is performed within the control (FIG. 14). That is, even if an operation is performed on the effect button during the second period TY2, the operation is invalidated, and the effect does not change according to the operation. When the above process is completed, the process is ended during the second period, and the process returns to the specific reach effect control process.

(Processing at the end of effect button monitoring period (step S126 in FIG. 14): FIG. 22)
First, the type of determination flag and the presence or absence of a detection signal set as a monitoring target during the second period TY2 are determined (step S290), and the processing of S292 to S298 is performed based on the determination result.

  When the determination result of step S290 is the determination flag A and the detection signal is the OFF edge, the appearance of the first result effect 172 (FIG. 10 (3), (4)) is started (step S292). When it is the determination flag B and the detection signal is the ON edge, the appearance of the second result effect 187 (FIGS. 12 (3) and (4)) is started (step S294). When it is the determination flag A and the detection signal is not the OFF edge, the appearance of the third result effect is started (step S296). If it is the determination flag B and the detection signal is not the ON edge, the fourth effect effect starts to appear (step S298).

  When the third result effect appears, it means that the long press on the effect button is continued until the end of the effect button monitoring period TY, and the first result effect (FIG. 10) or the second result The case which makes an effect different from the effect (FIG. 12) appear is shown. As the third result effect, for example, it is possible to produce effect content obtained by mixing the effect (FIG. 10 (2)) and the first result effect (FIG. 10 (3) (4)) after the operation is completed. For example, when the third effect presentation starts, an electromagnetic induction wave of 100% energy is emitted from the electromagnetic induction gun toward the disc, then the disc explodes and is displayed as "big hit" at the big hit, At the time of losing, the disc avoids the electromagnetic induction wave and it is the effect contents etc. which are displayed as "sorry". In addition, when the fourth result effect appears, it means that the effect button is not pressed even once until the effect button monitoring period TY ends. In such a case, for example, at the time of a big hit, an alien comes down from the disk, and a friendly dialogue (a fifth approach encounter) between human beings and the alien is carried out and is displayed as a "big hit". Occasionally, hordes of disks appear, and they are directed against enemy attacks, displaying "Sorry".

  Next, a timer for the second operation invalid period (time t6 to t7) is set (step S300). The time until the end of the fluctuation is set in the timer of the second operation invalid period. Then, in the switching process (step S302: FIG. 20), the detection signal of the effect button 13 to be monitored at the determination timing is set to the ON signal (step S269), and this effect button monitoring period end processing ends, and the above identification It returns to reach production control processing.

  The control process related to the appearance of the specific reach effect described above is a control process of the type (FIG. 6) in which the determination timing is fixed at time t4, and the time th reaching the time width L1 considered to be long press is determined It differs from that of the fluctuating type (Figure 7) which is timing. Specifically, in the case of the fluctuation type, the process (steps S112 and S114 in FIG. 14 and step S216 in FIG. 16) regarding the determination timing is not necessary, and in the process of setting the timer for the first period (step S214 in FIG. 16), The same time as the effect button monitoring period TY is set. In addition, the contents of the processing during the first period, the processing at the end of the first period, and the switching processing described below are different. Hereinafter, the same process contents as those of the fixed type control process are denoted by the same step numbers, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted to avoid repeated description.

(Processing during the first period (when the determination timing is the fluctuation type): FIG. 23)
A process of determining whether or not the pressing operation period for the effect button is 5 seconds or more in the case of the variation type, as opposed to the case where the determination timing shown in FIG. 17 is the fixed type (long press condition determination processing) Differs in that processing when the determination result is positive is newly added. Steps S230 to S234 and S236 are the same as in the fixed type.

  Referring to FIG. 23, when the long press counter value after adding 1 is greater than or equal to the minimum specified value (the value corresponding to 0.5 seconds (250)) (step S234: YES), the long press cumulative counter value One is added (step S235), and effects (energy charging effect) (FIG. 9 (3)) are produced after the operation is started (step S236). This long press accumulated counter value is a value indicating the accumulated time of holding the press on the effect button, and the pressing operation of 0.5 seconds or more is performed without counting the time of releasing the hand. Is the value corresponding to the total time.

  Next, it is determined whether the long press cumulative counter value after one addition is greater than or equal to the maximum specified value (a value (2500) corresponding to the time width L1 (5 seconds) considered to be long press) (step S237). If it is equal to or greater than the maximum prescribed value (YES), that is, if a long press has been performed for a total of 5 seconds, the determination flag A is set (step S238), and counting of the timer in the first period ends (step S239). That is, the time when the timer interrupt process in which the determination flag A is set is performed is the time when the time width L1 considered to be the long press is satisfied, and corresponds to the determination timing (time th in FIG. 7).

  On the other hand, if the long press cumulative counter value is smaller than the maximum prescribed value (step S 237: NO), that is, if the total long press time still does not reach 5 seconds, the process is ended during this first period. Here, since the determination timing is not fixed, the timer value of the first period is set to the same value as the timer value of the effect button monitoring period TY. This means that the processing is repeated during this first period until the button monitoring period TY ends.

(Processing at the end of the first period (when the determination timing is a fluctuation type): FIG. 24)
In the case where the determination timing is the fluctuation type, if the pressing operation for a total of 5 seconds or more is not performed until the end of the effect button monitoring period TY, then the pressing instruction effect is not produced. For this reason, in the case of the variation type, it is different from the case of the fixed type (FIG. 19) in that processing regarding the emergence of the pressing instruction effect is not necessary.

  Referring to FIG. 24, first, it is determined whether or not the effect button monitoring period TY has ended (step S251). Regarding this determination, if it is determined in the first period processing (FIG. 23) that the pressing operation for a total of 5 seconds has been performed, it is before the end of the effect button monitoring period TY, so the process proceeds to NO and steps S252 to S258 (same process as FIG. 19) is executed. On the other hand, if the effect button monitoring period TY ends without performing the pressing operation for a total of 5 seconds, the process proceeds to YES, and the determination flag B is set (step S259). Further, after this, unlike the case of the fixed type (FIG. 19), the processing at the end of the first period is ended without setting the timer of the second period or executing the switching processing (steps S256 and S258). It returns to the above-mentioned specific reach production control processing.

(Switching process (when the determination timing is the fluctuation type): FIG. 25)
When the determination timing is the fluctuation type, it is determined whether or not the long press is for 5 seconds or more in the first period, and it is determined whether the OFF edge is detected in the second period thereafter, and the effect button The monitoring target of the detection signal of is different from that of the fixed type (FIG. 20). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25, at the end of the first period (time th), only the process of setting the detection signal of the effect button 13 to be monitored in the second period (time th to t6) to the OFF edge is performed. (Step S265). On the other hand, when the effect button monitoring period ends (time t6) (step S261: NO), the detection signal of the effect button to be monitored in the first period is that both the previous and current detection signals are ON signals It sets (step S268). When the above processing is ended, this switching processing is ended, and the processing returns to the processing at the end of the first period (or the processing at the end of the following presentation button monitoring period).

  The control processing in FIGS. 23 to 25 relates to the case where the determination timing described in FIG. 7 is a fluctuation type. In addition, with regard to the control processing in the case where the determination timing described in FIG. 8 has the features of both the fixed type and the variable type, the control processing described above is appropriately combined. Specifically, of the fixed type control processes of FIG. 14 to FIG. 22, the timer of the first period TY1 and the timer of the determination timing are the same time (time tx) in the first operation invalid period end time process ( And change the process during the first period (FIG. 17) to the process during the first period of the variation type (FIG. 23). Then, in the determination reach effect control process of FIG. 14, if the long press condition is satisfied until time tx arrives (during the first period TY1), the process at the determination timing (FIG. 18) (step S112: YES → step S114) The first period end time process (FIG. 19) (step S116: YES → step S118) is executed without executing. On the other hand, when the time tx arrives without the long press condition being satisfied (at the end of the first period TY1), the processing at the determination timing (step S112: YES → step S114) is performed and then the processing at the end of the first period (step S116). : YES → execute step S118). Thereby, when the pressing operation is performed for a predetermined time (5 s) and the long press condition is satisfied, a "release" message is displayed. On the other hand, when the predetermined time (time tx) arrives without the long press condition being satisfied, When the operation content at that time is not in the pressing operation, a "press" message is displayed. When the pressing operation is in progress, the "release" message is displayed, and the effect content is switched. There is. Moreover, with the switching of the effect contents, the monitoring target in the second period TY2 later is also switched in the same manner as described above.

<7. Modified example>
In the present embodiment, when the operation on the production button is performed during the production button monitoring period TY, at least the image display production as the production after the operation (energy filling production 143, assistance person appearance production 185, electromagnetic induction gun production 159, etc.) Although the effect aspect (image display effect, light effect, sound effect) including is used, a movable body effect may be used. For example, during the “long press” period of the first period TY 1, the flower-shaped character 90 is gradually moved from the origin position on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 36 toward the limit position on the left direction Displace according to the filling degree). Then, when the long press is released in the second period TY2 and the hand is released from the effect button, an effect of returning the flower-shaped character 90 to the origin position is displayed together with the electromagnetic induction gun effect. On the other hand, if the "long press" is not performed during the first period TY1, the effect of maintaining the origin position even if the effect button is pressed in the second period TY2 without displacing the flower-shaped character 90 from the origin position Make it appear. In addition, the content of the operation instruction may be presented to the player using the movable body effect. For example, with respect to the operation mode of the flower-shaped character 90, the first movable body 91 can be rotated clockwise in the determination flag A, while the first movable body 91 can be rotated counterclockwise in the determination flag B. .

  Further, although the example using the frame effect button 13 as the operation means has been described above, not only the frame effect button 13 but also effect buttons such as the direction key 75 (75a to 75d), trackball, joystick and steering wheel controller It may be adopted. In the case of the frame effect button 13, two states of a pressed state (ON state) and a non-pressed state (OFF state) were detected, but multidirectional operation (for example, 4 directions, 8 for the direction key 75 and the joystick) Direction) and trackballs can be manipulated such as rotational operations, so there are a wide variety of operation detection targets. For this reason, in addition to pressing instructions (instructions such as pressing once (single pressing), long pressing, continuous hitting, rhythm pressing, not pressing, etc.) for operation instructions in player participation type effects, trackball and handle type In the case of a controller, various instructions may be given to the player such as rotation operation (for example, clockwise rotation), and for the direction key 75 or joystick for multi-directional input operation (for example, pressing in the upper left, lower right) It is possible to make various operation instruction effects.

  In addition, in the player participation type effect, the operation instruction contents at the time of derivation of the effect result can be different contents according to the current big hit lottery result (current symbol fluctuation display game result). For example, in case 2, the operation instruction “press” is made to appear as the operation instruction effect (press instruction effect 182) related to non-operation regardless of the result of the big hit lottery this time (see FIG. 12 (5)) . However, if the big hit lottery result is the first result (for example, in the case of 4R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, or lost prize winning), make one pressing instruction (single pressing instruction) appear and a big hit lottery If the result is the second result (for example, 16R probability variation big hit winning), it is possible to make a continuous hit instruction (a plurality of pressing instructions) appear. In this case, it can be configured to notify that there is a possibility that the result is a specific result by the appearance of the specific operation instruction. Here, it is suggested that if the single-shot push instruction appears, the 4R probability variation big hit or 10R probability variation big hit is selected with respect to the jackpot expectation of winning, and if the double shot instruction appears, the 16R probability variation big hit is decided Can be broadcast. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (5), the jackpot lottery result is a specific result (e.g., 16R probability variation jackpot winning) when the "release" operation instruction effect (press release instruction effect 156) is made to appear In this case, different operation instructions may be displayed instead of "release". For example, an operation instruction of "press" is given instead of "release". That is, exceptionally, it is possible to perform an unnatural (contradicted) operation instruction in presentation. Further, the selection rate of the content of the operation instruction can be made different according to the result of the present big hit lottery. For example, the second result can increase the appearance rate of the continuous hit instruction more than the jackpot lottery result is the first result. In this case, it is possible to give the player an inferred factor of the game result this time due to the difference in the appearance rate of the operation instruction before deriving the effect result of the player participation type effect.

  Further, the contents of the operation instruction at the time of derivation of the presentation result can be set to different contents according to the variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) type. In particular, in the case of the specific gaming state (specific variation pattern distribution specification number (Tcode)) as in the above CZ, or in the case of a specific internal gaming state, a specific that may cause the player participation type effect to appear. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be increased, and as a result, the appearance probability of the player participation type effect may be increased. In this case, under a special effect mode in which an internal gaming state such as in CZ is concealed, a player participation type effect is produced, and the current gaming state ("CZ (latency)") is displayed according to the operation instruction content. It is possible to give the player a speculative factor by suggesting that there is "CZ (normal)" or to notify the current gaming state in a definite manner. In addition, according to the effect mode type, the contents of the operation instruction at the time of deriving the effect result may be different contents, and variations of the effect can be made rich.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention are summarized as follows.
(1) lottery means (a main control unit 20, a big hit lottery (a lottery including at least a winning lottery)) which executes a lottery regarding whether or not to generate a hit game,
Operation means (frame effect button 13, direction key 75) operable by the player;
Rendering means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 36 etc.) capable of executing an effect including a specific effect;
Effect control means (effect control unit 24) for controlling execution of effects by the effect means;
A gaming machine comprising
The effect control means is
A first operation instruction effect (for example, a pressing instruction (for example, a pressing instruction (for example, a pressing instruction (for example, a pressing instruction (for A first operation instruction effect control means for executing and controlling the pressing instruction) effect 140);
Operation valid period setting means for setting an operation valid period (effect button monitoring period TY (TY1, TY2)) for accepting an operation of the operation means during the specific effect;
During the specific effect, a second operation instruction effect (for example, a pressure release instruction (release instruction) effect 156 (or a pressure instruction (press instruction) effect 182) is executed to prompt an operation different from the first operation instruction effect. Second operation instruction effect control means
When the operation means is operated, special effects (for example, effects after operation (electromagnetic induction gun effect) 159 (FIG. 10), effects after operation start (helper appearance effect) 185 (FIG. 12), etc.) are controlled. Special effect control means,
The second operation instruction effect control means is
When the operation on the operation means does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition, the second operation instruction effect is not performed (for example, the frame effect button 13 is pressed at time t5 of the case 1 of FIG. In the case of no operation (OFF state), the press release instruction (release instruction) effect 156 is not executed (cases 2 to 8 in FIGS. 6 to 8 correspond as other cases))
A game machine characterized by

(2) A third operation instruction effect (for example, a pressing instruction (pressing instruction) effect 182 (or a pressure releasing instruction (releasing)) which urges an operation different from the second operation instruction effect when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied. Instruction) further comprising third operation instruction effect control means for executing the effect 156)),
The gaming machine according to the above (1), characterized in that

(3) The predetermined operation condition is a condition that the operation means is in operation at a predetermined timing during the operation valid period (for example, a frame at time t5 which is the determination timing of case 1 in FIG. 6) Condition that the effect button 13 is in the pressing operation (ON state)),
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, characterized in that

(4) The predetermined operation condition is that the operation means is operated a predetermined number of times during the operation valid period (for example, the frame effect button 13 is pressed twice during the operation valid period) In the case of: "Modified example regarding operation instruction effects"
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, characterized in that
The “predetermined number of times” may be at least once. The configuration of the above (4) is a configuration corresponding to a modification of the operation instruction effect. For example, in the case 1 of FIG. 6, when the pressing operation is not performed twice on the frame effect button 13 during the effect button monitoring period TY1, the operation instructing effect (not shown) instructing continuous hit is not executed (determination Even when the time t5, which is the timing, comes, the operation instruction effect for instructing continuous hitting is not executed. Here, the “first operation instruction effect” is the operation instruction effect for instructing the double pressing operation, “second operation instruction”. The effect “operation instruction effect for instructing a continuous hit” corresponds to the operation instruction effect for instructing “a single further press”.

(5) The special effect control means
When the second operation instruction effect is executed, the special effect is executed in response to the operation means being operated or not being operated,
When the third operation instruction effect is executed, it is configured to execute the special effect when the operation means is operated from the non-operation time.
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4), characterized in that
For example, in the case 1 of FIG. 6, the configuration of (5) above is triggered when the frame effect button 13 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state when the press release instruction (release instruction) effect 156 is executed Triggered by OFF edge detection, the special effect (for example, effect after operation is finished (electromagnetic induction gun effect) 159) is executed, and when the pressing operation instruction (pressing instruction) effect 182 is executed, the frame effect button 13 is OFF A configuration in which the special effect is performed when the state is changed to the ON state (when the ON edge is detected) corresponds.

(6) The special effect includes the first special effect (effect 159 after the operation is completed) and the second special effect (effect 185 after the operation is started),
The special effect control means is
When the second operation instruction effect is executed, the first special effect is executed, triggered by the fact that the operation means is being operated or not being operated,
When the third operation instruction effect is executed, it is configured to execute the second special effect when the operation means is operated while not operating.
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4), characterized in that

(7) The special effect control means
The special effect is configured to be executed when the operation effective period ends when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied.
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), characterized in that
In the configuration of the above (7), for example, when the frame effect button 13 is not pressed at time t5 of the case 1 of FIG. 6 (OFF state) (press release instruction (release instruction) effect 156 is not executed In the case where the effect button monitoring period TY1 is ended (or the start of the effect button monitoring period TY2), the effect of executing the effect 159 after the operation corresponds to the case. When the frame effect button 13 is not pressed (OFF state) at time t6 of the drawing case 4 (when the pressure release instruction (release instruction) effect 156 is not executed), the effect button monitoring period TY ends. The structure which performs predetermined | prescribed result presentation with this opportunity corresponds.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the player can be notified of an appropriate operation instruction according to the operation situation of the operation means at a certain point of time, so that the unnatural effect when operating the operation means And there is no sense of discomfort to the player.

<Another solution to the problem: About supplementary display>
By the way, there are some conceivable unnatural effects in the gaming machine other than the fact that the operation instruction as described above and the operation of the actual operation means do not coincide.

  In addition, the case where the rendering unnaturalness occurs is not necessarily limited to the scene involving the operation of the operation means. For example, in cases 1 to 8, there was a disagreement between the content to be displayed (release the button) and the content to be operated (the button is pressed). Information is displayed, depending on the concreteness and the display position, what the supplementary display points to is not transmitted to the player, but rather a sense of unnaturalness or suspicion. is assumed.

  About this point, a more specific problem and its solution (case 9 and case 10) will be described using FIGS.

  The same reference numerals are given to parts common to the main components of the gaming machine such as the lottery means and the effect selecting means and the effect contents described in Cases 1 to 8, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted to avoid redundant description.

  The outer frame (solid line portion) in FIG. 26 indicates the liquid crystal display device 36, and various regions in the inside are specific effects (notice effects, reach effects, etc.) and specific effect related information (telop, balloon display, etc.) It represents an approximate position at which the indicator display (leader line, arrow, pointing display, etc.) is displayed. The above-mentioned "supplemental display" is a display that is performed in a supportive manner, such as the name, type, purpose, achievement degree, operation method of the predetermined effect when the predetermined effect is displayed, and the display mode is a character, Illustrations, gauges, etc. are at least partially associated with predetermined effects to be supported, and are referred to as “specific (or usual) effect related information” for the sake of convenience.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an example of effective unnaturalness in which the player is difficult to understand (intention intended to be hardly transmitted to the player) will be described. In addition, in the case of description, it is using the time chart of FIGS. 6-8 which timing in symbol fluctuation is represented.

  First, FIGS. 27 (A) and (B) show an example of rendering before reaching (t0 to t1). The display item (display image) is basically displayed as an arrow on the upper right side as a "prompt direction suggestive display" indicating the launch direction of the game ball as "right-handed display 201" in a specific gaming state (for example, in a definite change) The "space 210" is displayed as "character A (normal effect A)" at almost the center all the time, and "character B 211 (normal effect at the same time substantially above center of the space 210)" B) "Disc 211" displayed as "," "Rare Spacer 220" displayed as small "specific character A (specific effect A)" in the center of the left side of the liquid crystal screen at a constant rate (for example 1/30) There is a red disk 221 as a “specific character B 221 (specific effect B)” which is displayed small and colored at the upper center (near the upper side) at a constant rate (eg, 1/40). Reference numeral 202 denotes a message display of the remaining number and the number of acquired gaming balls.

  The specific effects (such as advance notice effects and reach effects) in the gaming machine are basically different in the selection ratio in the case where the lottery result is lost and in the case of the hit, and the selection ratio in the case of the loss and the case of the hit is the same. If so, it can be said that the hit expectation is 50%. Similarly, in the case of selectivity in the case of loss> selectivity in the case of selectivity is lower than 50%, in the case of selectivity <selectivity in the case of loss <expectation of being a hit It can be said that the degree is higher than 50%, and the rare alien 220 of the specific character A and the red disk 221 of the specific character B are set as the effects having a high degree of expectation of the latter.

  However, a person who plays the game for the first time, of course, even if the rare alien 220 or the red disk 221 is displayed, it is inferred whether it is a rendering with a low degree of expectation or a representation with a high degree of expectation. Have difficulty. As a solution, when a particularly high expectation is displayed, in order to emphasize it, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), it has a message of “rare alien appearance” as specific effect related information A. It is conceivable to display the telop 230 n and the telop 231 n having a message “red disc passes” in a form in which the contents are dynamically or statically represented. That is, in response to the display of the rare alien 220, a telop 230n of “appearance of the rare alien” is displayed as specific effect related information. In this way, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the degree of expectation may be high or at least something may be present.

  However, this alone is still not sufficient in terms of eliminating stage unnaturalness. That is, when the specific effect related information 230 is the target object and the specific effect is the target object, the player may feel discomfort or doubt if the display position, display timing, and display period of the target object and the target object are not appropriate. There is a risk of For example, the special effect related information A 230 is displayed after the rare alien 220 is displayed in FIG. 27A and the rare alien 220 is not displayed in FIG. 27B. In some cases, attention may be paid to symbol variations (not shown) in the central portion of the liquid crystal, and in this case, the rare alien 220 may be overlooked. Then, the player may have a feeling of regret such as "Is it really a rare alien now?" Or "I wanted to see if a rare alien came out". In the worst case, it may not be possible to endure this sense of discomfort and the game may be discontinued. Therefore, Case 9 and Case 10 shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 eliminate the above-mentioned dramatic unnaturalness (such as discomfort), and thereby prevent the player's will to decline the game.

(FIG. 28: presentation mode of case 9)
FIG. 28 shows an example of effect display in the specific gaming state (normal time, short time, certain variation time, first 30 rotations in certain variation time, etc.) as in FIG. This FIG. 28 is different from the case of FIG. 27 in the following point. That is, when a specific effect is displayed, (1) a point at which specific effect related information is displayed while at least the specific effect is displayed, (2) a specific effect in the vicinity where at least the specific output is displayed Point to display related information, (3) Point to allow moving display of specific effect related information, (4) Point to be able to display related information for each of normal effect and specific effect, (5) Normal effect related information And the point where the display period of the specific effect related information is different, (6) the display position of the specific effect related information is different (changes) at the time of the specific effect display and after the specific effect display end, (7) the specific effect and the specific effect It is a point where there is an indicator display (such as an arrow) between relevant information and the like.

The above (1), (2) and (3) will be described.
The amount of effect performed by the liquid crystal display device 36 (displayed due to factors such as the enlargement of the liquid crystal display device 36, improvement in resolution (for example, transition from 1920 × 1080 to 3840 × 2160, etc.), and other improvements in image processing speed The number of objects) is increasing year by year. In the gaming machine, the advance notice effect is an important element in suggesting the expectation of winning, but not all items displayed in the display area indicate the expectation of winning. The background image (image showing the four seasons) may be set to switch from spring to summer to autumn to winter to spring periodically (for example, every 30 times of fluctuation). Under such circumstances, switching the background has no role in suggesting the degree of expectation, but there is a role in suggesting the degree of expectation in the state change of the plant according to the background (for example, the cherry blossoms are scattered from the cherry tree) There is also a case where the person who is playing the game machine for the first time does not know where to look at the display area.

  Then, it comprises like said (1) (2) (3). That is, (1) when displaying a specific effect, displaying specific effect related information at least over a period during which the specific effect is displayed; (2) when displaying a specific effect, at least the specific output is displayed The specific effect related information is displayed in the vicinity. (3) When the specific effect is displayed, the specific effect related information can be moved and displayed.

  According to the above (1), by displaying the specific effect related information while displaying the specific effect (from the display start to the display end), at least the specific effect related information is displayed. You can avoid the situation where you can not check the

  Furthermore, according to the above (2), by displaying the specific effect related information in the vicinity of the display position of the specific effect, it is possible to confirm the specific effect by the minimum eye movement range. Here, when “near the display position”, both “specific effect” and “specific effect related information” are the lengths of one side (long side if long side and short side are distinguished) of the liquid crystal display screen. Means a relationship located within a distance range within half of. Therefore, when the separation distance between the two is within a half of the short side of the liquid crystal display screen or within 1⁄3 or 1⁄4 of the long side or the short side, both are “nearby It will be. However, when both are separated by more than half the length of the long side of the liquid crystal screen, or when they are positioned at diagonal corners of the screen, they are not in the vicinity, making it difficult to check the specific effect. .

Further, by displaying the specific effect related information in the vicinity of the display position of the specific effect, it is considered that the specific effect is noticed at either or both of the display position of the specific effect or the display position of the specific effect related information. However, in order to produce an even higher effect, it is desirable that the specific effect related information (telop) itself can be moved and displayed.
Then, according to the above (3), the red disk 221 of the specific character A that appears and is displayed in FIG. 28 (A) is moved toward the left above the display area of the liquid crystal screen as shown in FIG. 28 (B). Finally, it is configured to be movable out of the display area or screen area. At this time, the telop 231 of the message “red disk passes!” As the specific effect related information B is also configured to be movable to the left while maintaining a constant distance.

  In the example of FIG. 28B, since the red disk 221 of the specific character A moves linearly, the telop 231 of the specific effect related information A also moves linearly, but this is not always necessary. Not exclusively. When the red disk 221 moves while performing a circular motion, the telop of the specific effect related information may also move so as to perform a circular movement as well, and the specific effect related information is a straight line with the shortest distance along the moving direction. You may make it move. In that case, it is only necessary to know the approximate movement direction. This is because if the approximate movement direction is known, the player can predict the movement destination, and by looking at the movement destination, it becomes easy to find a specific effect.

  In FIG. 28A, the related information can be displayed for each of the normal effect and the specific effect. The normal effect related information is displayed for the normal effect, and the specific effect related information is displayed for the specific effect. In this way, while notifying the player of the names and roles of the respective effects, etc., the specific effects to be particularly noted also make the display position, the display mode, the display timing, the display period different, and the player can It is easy to notice.

  In FIG. 28A, the space character 210 of the normal character A appears as a normal effect at about the center, and the disk 211 of the normal character B appears above it. Further, as a specific effect, three UR rare aliens 220 are displayed with a portion exposed in the vicinity of the left side of the liquid crystal screen, and a red disk 221 of the specific character B is displayed near the upper side of the liquid crystal screen. ing. Then, related information is displayed at the illustrated positions for each of the UR rare alien 220 and the red disk 221. In the related information, the alphabetic notation "NR (normal rare)", "SR (super rare)" and "UR (ultra rare)" ranks are prepared. In FIG. 28 (A), a message 250 of "NR: Normal disk appeared" for the disk 211, a message 251 for "NR: Normal alien appeared" for the alien 210, and "UR" for the UR rare alien 220. A telop having a message 230 of “: rare alien appearance” and a message 231 of “SR: red disk has passed!” Is displayed with respect to the red disk 221. A pointing figure is displayed as an image on the UR rare alien 220 and the red disk 221, so that the correspondence relationship can be easily understood visually.

  The above-mentioned telop display and pointing figure make it easy to understand the occurrence or existence of a specific effect. Also, the content of the telop allows the player to visually recognize the degree of rareness. That is, the above example shows that the rare degree is high in the order of “NR <UR <SR”. In addition, the notation indicating the rare degree is not limited to this, and may be a number, the number of stars (characters, objects, etc.), the decoration degree (flashiness) of the frame part of related information, or an order of colors such as gold, silver, copper . The rare degree may be, for example, a categorization of high and low mere appearance (high or low in appearance or easiness of appearance) ranked or high or low in appearance defined in relation to the winning expectation ( It includes those classified into ranks of difficulty or ease of appearance.

  Further, the display periods of the normal effect related information and the specific effect related information are configured to be different (the above (5)). In FIG. 28B, the rare alien 220 displayed in FIG. 28A is hidden. However, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the telop 230 of the specific effect related information A moves from the initial position on the left to the right and is displayed as it is in the lower right display area (supplementary stock area in FIG. 26). to continue. Also, as the movement locus of this telop 230, a large arc shaped arrow figure 260 which crosses from one side to the other side of the alien 210 is displayed so that the viewpoint can be traced from the original telop position to the movement destination position. It has become.

  On the other hand, the disc 211 of the normal character B displayed in FIG. 28A is not displayed in FIG. 28B, and the telop 250 of the normal effect related information is also hidden by FIG. 28C. Although the alien 210 of the normal character A is still displayed in FIG. 28C, the telop 251 of the related information is not displayed when displayed for a certain period.

  That is, although “normal effect related information (for example, telop 250)” starts to be displayed when the target normal effect is displayed, the condition is that it is the same as the display period of the normal effect (or longer than that). Although it is not said, “specific effect related information (for example, telop 230)” is displayed at least during the display period of the specific effect (for example, rare alien 220) to be displayed, and is displayed at least after the end of the specific effect The two differ in that they are supposed to continue. In the case of illustration, the telop 250 of the specific effect related information displays during the display period of the target disc 211 (FIG. 28 (A)), and the display continues even after the disc 211 disappears (FIG. ), The display disappears after the end of the disc 211 (FIG. 28 (C)).

  Further, the display position of the specific effect related information is different between the specific effect display time and the end of the specific effect display time. In FIG. 28 (A), the telop 230 of the specific effect related information A displayed in the left area (the second supplemental area in FIG. 26) becomes non-display of the telop 220 of the specific effect A in FIG. 28 (B). After that, the movement display is started and continues to be displayed in the lower right area (the supplemental stock area in FIG. 26) in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to indicate the occurrence of the specific effect and the occurrence position thereof during the specific effect display, and it is possible to notify the occurrence for a predetermined period after the specific effect display (after being non-displayed).

  As shown in FIG. 28, there is an index display 240 (pointing display) between the specific effect and the specific effect related information. Although displaying specific production related information in the vicinity of the specific performance is effective in suggesting the generation position, it is better to perform index display as a method of further enhancing the effect.

  The index display 240 may be a leader line (a line connecting a specific effect and specific effect related information), an arrow, a balloon, or the like in addition to the pointing display.

(FIG. 29: presentation mode of case 10)
Although the basic configuration is the same as that of case 9 in FIG. 29, the main difference from FIG. 28 is that (8) the effect display mode can be branched into a plurality of stages when the specific effect is displayed If there is an up effect, and the step-up ends before the predetermined stage, the specific effect related information is not displayed there, and if it proceeds to the predetermined level or more, the specific effect related information is also displayed thereafter.

  FIG. 29 shows that the scene advances in the order of (A) → (B) → (C) → (D), but it is possible to branch when shifting from (B) to (C) . In (A), the effect that "the alien 210 appears from the disk 211 and gets down in front of the cow (cow image 666)" is performed, and in (B), the effect that "the cow escapes from the place" is performed. When shifting to (C-1), an effect of "cow has run away" is performed, and the symbol which has been changed in (D-1) is stopped in the loser mode, and the change is ended. On the other hand, in the case of transition to (C-2), the effect is that "a cow takes a friend (cow group 777) to repel an alien, and an alien walks and gets into a disk and escapes" (D- Move to "reach production" in 2).

  Similar to Case 9 in FIG. 28, the normal effect related information (such as “normal disk appeared!”) For the normal effect disappears immediately after being displayed once, but is (D-1) and (D-2) In (D-1), the specific effect related information (telop) at the lower right disappears. That is, even if the same specific effect related information ("UR: appearance of rare alien"), the display period is not completely the same under any circumstances, and the effect is ended at a predetermined step of the step up. When it is done, it is made to delete the specific production related information immediately.

  In addition to the above example, the specific effect related information may be immediately deleted according to the type of other preliminary effects occurring at the same time. More specifically, when a background change (low expectation) occurs as another advance notice effect while the step-up effect of FIG. 29 is being performed, the specific effect related information is immediately erased, and the step-up effect is also performed. If an image cut-in (high expectation) occurs as another effect while other is being performed, specific effect related information is continuously displayed after reaching (for example, D-2 in FIG. 29). It is also good.

(Figure 30, Figure 31: About the type of notice)
FIG. 26 shows the liquid crystal display device 36 and one example of the effects has been described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. However, in the gaming machine, light emitting means (lamps, LEDs, etc.) other than the display means in order to promote gaming will It is widely known that a combination of various effects by means of vocalization (speakers etc.) is performed.

  FIG. 30 shows types of notices (Nos. 1 to 10) implemented in this gaming machine, their roles (for the purpose of presentation), use presentation means (combination of the above-mentioned various presentation means), and appearance timing (execution timing) 26), the preliminary display position (corresponding to the area number in FIG. 26), and the supplementary display position (corresponding to the area number in FIG. 26: indicating the display position of the effect related information) are shown.

  Further, FIG. 31 is the same embodiment as FIG. 30, and shows the selection rate (ie, the degree of expectation to be hit) in the case where the lottery result is a loss and in the case of a hit.

  Type of advance notice NO. Describing the details with 5 as an example, the notice name is "pattern slip", the effect means used for this notice effect are the display means, the light emitting means and the voice means, and the appearance timing is at the second symbol stop time, notice display It is understood that the position and the supplementary display position are the first preview area and the first supplementary area in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the first symbol (left symbol), the second symbol (right symbol) and the third symbol (middle symbol) start to fluctuate at the start of fluctuation (t0), and the first symbol is t0 to t1. The symbol and the second symbol stop. Then, the timing satisfying the reach condition is set to t1 by the first symbol and the second symbol, and all the symbols finally stop after reaching effect (t1 to t7). In this case, the symbol slipper performed when the second symbol is stopped is switched to the low-speed variable display (or non-transparent display) as if the second symbol displayed at high-speed variable display (or transparent display) is stopped. The main stop is to be performed after the high-speed variable display (or transparent display) is performed again after it is actually stopped (or the small vertical movement may be regarded as the stop).

  In this case, the “specific display” may refer to the second symbol itself, or an effect display when the second symbol re-variates (effect lines such as concentrated lines and speed lines in manga expression techniques) ) May be pointed out. In any case, since the variation speed, the degree of transmission, the presentation mode and the like differ before and after the start of the symbol slip, the change point is regarded as the start time of the specific display. The end timing is the same as the concept, and a change point where the fluctuation speed becomes zero, the transmission degree becomes zero, and the effect mode disappears is regarded as the end timing of the specific display.

  Thus, for convenience of explanation, even if the wording "the start time (end time) of the effect" is used, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 for the first time at the start (in other words, before that Not only).

(Relationship between the notice display position and the supplementary display position)
As described above, the display position of each advance notice (normal effect, specific effect) and the display position of the supplementary display (normal effect related information, specific effect related information) are shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. NO. Basically, the advance notice display position and the supplementary area are the same (ie, the preliminary notice display position and the supplementary display position are both the first area (the former is the first notice area and the latter is the first supplementary area) in 5). Neighborhood).
However, there are several alternatives. NO. If 1 is described as an example, the notice name is background change (season), and the notice content is that the season of the background displayed at all times changes. Although not shown in FIG. 28, in general, outdoor scenery or indoor scenery is often displayed in the background. In the case of outdoor, for example, a tree is displayed as a symbol of the season, and the player is made to feel the change of the season by changing the color of the leaf or dropping the leaf depending on the season. Even indoors, it is made to make a player feel the change of the season by the outside scenery seen from the window and the calendar and decoration (for example, decoration of a Christmas tree) which are indoors.

  In this manner, according to the nature of the preliminary announcement effect, the preliminary announcement display area spans a plurality of areas (that is, is a wide area), the preliminary announcement display area is generated simultaneously in the plurality of areas (displayed intermittently), and the preliminary announcement display area is In some cases, such as when it is the first notice area, it is the second notice area, etc. A plurality of notice display positions described in 1, 2 and 7 indicate this.

  In addition, NO. The supplementary indications of 1 and 2 are the second supplementary area, and NO. The fact that the supplementary display of No. 7 is the first supplementary area indicates that there is a hierarchy between the preview effects (the one with high expectation of hitting is given priority).

  NO. The first to third notice areas are used as the notice display areas for both No. 1 and No. 7 respectively. The seasonal change of 1 has an extremely low expectation of 1%, and NO. The image cut-in 7 has a relatively high expectation of 40%.

  Although it is whether it is judged whether what degree of expectation is high or low based on what standard, in this embodiment, NO. Stages 1 and 2 have low expectations as "lively" (slow "normal stage"), NO. 3 to 10 are renderings with high expectation (that is, "specific renderings") as "reach notice" or "big hit notice".

  In addition, it further subdivided and NO. It is also possible to use only 6 to 10 "big hit advance notices" as the high-preceding stage effects as specific effects, or NO. Specific effects B (or second specific effects) 3 to 5 NO. 6 to 10 may be set as the specific effect A (or the first specific effect). In addition, NO. Normal production A, NO. No. 3 to 5 are usually referred to as effect B. It is also possible to make 6 to 10 a specific effect. In addition, the order of division setting such as A, B, C (first, second, third) may be switched as appropriate.

  Back to talk, NO. A position where the player's eye is more likely to be noticed as the expectation degree is higher (at a position closer to the central area) when at least a plurality of advance notice effects occur (displayed) at the same time as the difference between the supplementary areas 1 and 7 Based on the idea of

  In addition, it is preferable to display related information in the vicinity of the preview effect as described above when each preview effect is generated independently, but also in this case, it is not necessary to display those with a low degree of expectation in the vicinity (( See the sense of distance in the case of NR and UR in FIG. 28).

  In addition, it is not necessary to display related information for display items that do not show extremely low rendition of winning anticipation or hitting anticipation, but the display form of low expectation is similar to the specific rendition Related information may be displayed only for

  Moreover, although the relevance between the advance notice display position and the supplementary display position has been described, some of FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 do not have the notice display position (No. 6, 8, 9). This is a notice that does not use a display means (uses a light emitting means and / or an utterance means) in the notice, as can be seen from the "use presentation means" in the table.

  In this case, the supplementary display position is slightly different from the example described above, and the higher the degree of advance notice, the supplementary display is not performed in the central area, but the relevant display is displayed in the vicinity. For example, NO. The Tempai voice of 6 is a place where the utterance "reach!" Is usually made when reaching the state, and a notice that the utterance "heavy ats!" Or "big hit!" Is made as a big hit notice. Point to. In this case, it is the symbol that is particularly highly relevant (because the stop is a reach to generate a temppai voice), so that supplementary display is performed in the vicinity of the symbol (the first region) There is.

  On the other hand, NO. Since the notice of the light emission of 9 is a notice showing that the LED around the liquid crystal has a high expectation of being hit, it is this LED that is particularly relevant. Therefore, the second area is set as the supplementary display position here as a position close to the LED. In addition, when the position of LED is close to the 3rd field, it can change suitably so that a supplementary display is also performed to the 3rd field.

  In each embodiment described above, when a specific effect (preliminary effect, reach effect, etc.) occurs, a guide display (display for notifying the occurrence of a specific advance) is displayed near the display position of the specific effect, or a specific effect In particular, by displaying the guide display for a longer time than usual when a presentation with a particularly high hit is anticipated, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the occurrence of the specific presentation, so There is no unnaturalness, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In each of the above embodiments, the form applied to the ball game machine has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any type such as a roll-to-roll type game machine or an enclosed type game machine that can use game media by electromagnetic recording It can apply.

  The present invention can be applied to gaming machines.

1 Pachinko machine,
3 game boards,
3a playing area,
13 frame effect buttons,
20 main control units,
24 production control unit,
34 top opening,
34a Upper opening sensor,
35 lower opening,
35a lower opening sensor,
36 Liquid Crystal Display,
37 Normal symbol opening,
37a Normal pattern start opening sensor,
38a, 38b special symbol display device,
50 big winning openings,
41 normal fluctuation winning device,
41c Normal electric role solenoid,
52 special fluctuation winning equipment,
52a Winning mouth sensor,
52b open door,
52c big winning opening solenoid,
47 Movable Wings,
201 main control CPU,
202 main control ROM,
203 main control RAM,
241 production control CPU,
242 production control ROM,
243 Effect control RAM.

Claims (1)

Lottery means for executing a lottery on whether or not to generate a hit game,
Operation means operable by the player;
An effect means capable of executing an effect including a specific effect;
Production control means for controlling execution of the production by the production means;
A gaming machine comprising
The effect control means is
First operation instruction effect control means for executing and controlling a first operation instruction effect for prompting a first operation to displace the operation means from the first position to the second position during the specific effect;
Operation valid period setting means for setting an operation valid period for accepting an operation of the operation means during the specific effect;
A second operation instruction effect control capable of executing and controlling a second operation instruction effect prompting a second operation to displace the operation means from the second position to the first position at a predetermined timing after the start of the first operation instruction effect execution Means,
Special effect control means for performing and controlling a special effect when the operation means is operated;
The second operation instruction effect control means is
The second operation instruction effect is executed when the operation means is positioned at the second position at a predetermined timing after the start of the first operation instruction effect execution.
When the operation means is not located at the second position at a predetermined timing after the start of the first operation instruction effect execution, the operation means is replaced by the second operation instruction from the first position instead of the second operation instruction effect Configure to execute a third operation instruction effect for prompting a third operation to be displaced to
The special effect control means is
When the second operation instruction effect is performed during the specific effect, the special effect is executed in response to the second operation being performed,
Wherein when the Hare row the third operation instruction presentation in a particular effect, the third operation is configured to perform the special effect as a trigger that takes place,
A game machine characterized by