JP6806814B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

As a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or a rotating body type gaming machine, there is one that executes an effect based on accepting an operation for an operating means such as a button.
This type of gaming machine is described in, for example, Patent Document 1.

When the operating means is continuously pressed for a predetermined time (that is, when a long pressing operation is performed), the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 determines that the operating means has been repeatedly hit, and executes an effect according to the determination content. ..

JP-A-2015-47337

However, the technique of Patent Document 1 merely determines that a continuous hit is performed when a long press operation is performed, and a case where the continuous hit operation is performed and a case where the long press operation is performed. It does not perform control suitable for each of the above. Therefore, the technique of Patent Document 1 still has room for improvement in improving the interest in production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game machine capable of improving the interest in performing a specific effect.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game, in which a player can operate an operation means and a continuous hit operation is accepted or a long press operation is accepted for the operation means. In each case, the specific effect executing means capable of executing the specific effect is provided, the specific effect is an effect related to the winning expectation of the symbol variation game, and the specific effect executing means relates to the operation means. When a long press operation is performed, an operation input is accepted each time a unit time elapses, and when a continuous hit operation is performed on the operation means, a predetermined operation reaction time is received after one operation on the operation means is received. If one operation is performed before the interval elapses, the specific effect executing means performs the one operation when the operation reaction time interval elapses from the time when the previous operation was accepted. If it is accepted as one operation, or if a plurality of operations are performed from the acceptance of one operation to the operating means to the elapse of a predetermined operation reaction time interval, the above-mentioned The specific effect executing means is provided with a game machine that accepts the first operation out of the plurality of operations as one operation performed when the operation reaction time interval elapses from the time when the previous operation is accepted. ..

According to the above invention, it is possible to execute control suitable for each of the case where the continuous striking operation is performed and the case where the long press operation is performed for a specific effect. Since the production based on such control is novel and unprecedented, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of improving the interest in executing a specific effect.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view which shows the game board provided in the game machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol display device provided in the game machine. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the operation button group which a game machine has and its surroundings. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical composition of a game machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the main control composition of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the processing at the time of entering a ball of a start port. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the processing at the time of out-ball detection. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the correspondence relation between the color of the hold display or the change hold display, and the result of a game or an effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the preliminary production performed before a specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the preliminary production performed before a specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the preliminary production performed before a specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the preliminary production performed before a specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific effect performed when a specific lottery is won. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific effect performed when a specific lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the display example at the end of a specific lottery, a loss effect, or a preliminary effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the loss effect which is performed when it is out of a specific lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the loss effect which is performed when it is out of a specific lottery. It is a time chart for explaining the effect performed in the symbol variation display period. It is a time chart for demonstrating an example of a determination process for a repeated hit operation. It is a time chart for demonstrating an example of a determination process for a repeated hit operation. It is a time chart for demonstrating an example of a determination process for a long press operation. It is a figure which shows the example of the length of the operation effective time which accepts a continuous hit operation or a long press operation. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning probability of a specific lottery in each of the case where a continuous hit operation is performed and the case where a long press operation is performed. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the determination process with respect to the repeated hit operation. It is a time chart for demonstrating a modification of the determination process for a long press operation. It is a time chart for demonstrating a modification of the determination process for a long press operation. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the determination process with respect to the repeated hit operation. It is a time chart for demonstrating a modification of the determination process for a long press operation. It is a figure which shows the modification of the winning probability of a specific lottery in each of the case where a continuous hit operation is performed and the case where a long press operation is performed. It is a figure which shows the modification of the winning probability of a specific lottery in each of the case where a continuous hit operation is performed and the case where a long press operation is performed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" mean the game machine 10 on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated.

<About the structure of the game machine 10>
The structure of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 10.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in the game machine 10.
FIG. 4 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons included in the game machine 10 and its surroundings.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and launches a gaming ball into a front region (hereinafter, referred to as a gaming region 50a) of a gaming board 50 on which a large number of gaming nails (not shown) are erected. However, when the game ball enters a specific winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 55, etc.), the winning ball is obtained.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the game machine 10 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, and an inner frame that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15 (shown). , And a front frame 20 configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 (middle frame).

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported on the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 20 can be locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23.
The front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
The front frame 20 includes an upper ball saucer 27 and a lower ball saucer 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball saucer 27 and the lower ball saucer 29 are vertically separated from each other and integrally provided with the front frame 20.
The front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball saucer 29 so that the game ball stored in the upper ball saucer 27 is launched toward the game area 50a by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31. It has become.

A pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34, 36 of the front frame 20 are formed by a light transmitting cover, and lighting devices 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged therein, respectively. There is. The speaker 33 and the lighting device 35 can output audio or turn on or off in conjunction with an effect generated during the game, an error notification, or the like.
The front frame 20 includes an operation button 37 arranged in the front portion of the upper ball tray 27. The operation button 37 can accept the player's operation for switching the effect generated during the game or for the player to obtain various information related to the game machine 10.

At the lower part of the lower ball saucer 29, a ball pulling mechanism 39 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower ball saucer 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball pulling mechanism 39, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped and discharged from the bottom opening.

The effect display device 80 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50. The effect display device 80 can display various effects including fluctuations in the effect symbol. Here, the effect symbol is a symbol displayed on the effect display device 80 in order to further enhance the interest of the game in the game machine 10, and is specifically composed of numbers, patterns, or a combination thereof.
Generally, the player of the game machine 10 is aroused by the variable effect of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 80, and the effect display device 80 is arranged at a position that is easy for the player to see. ing.
As the effect display device 80, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a storage case is generally adopted, but the display device is not limited to this, and various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type are used. Can be adopted.

The effect display device 80 displays the effect symbol in substantially the center of the display area, and further displays the effect symbol on the left side and the right side of the effect symbol, respectively. That is, the effect display device 80 displays the effect symbols on the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively, and the displayed effect symbols form one or a plurality of columns. By scrolling these effect symbols, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 80.

The symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position such as the lower right side of the effect display device 80, which is harder for the player to see than the effect display device 80. Further, the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the effect display device 80.
A plurality of lamps are arranged in the symbol display device 90. The lamp used in the symbol display device 90 in the present embodiment is a light emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as an LED). The symbol display device 90 shows various information depending on the arrangement of the light emitting LEDs, and includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, or a normal symbol display device 93.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 91 is composed of eight LEDs and is located on the left side of the second special symbol display device 92. The second special symbol display device 92 is composed of eight LEDs and is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 91. The first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 displays the lottery result (special symbol) of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol by the light emitting pattern of the LED.
The normal symbol display device 93 is a lottery result (normal symbol) of a symbol variation game related to a normal symbol due to a smaller number (example: 2) of LED light emission patterns than the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display device 90 also includes an LED that is not used for displaying the first special symbol display device 91, the second special symbol display device 92, or the ordinary symbol display device 93, and the special symbol is included. In addition to the lottery results of the symbol variation game related to the symbol or the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol, information such as the number of random numbers held and the number of rounds of the winning game (big hit game, small hit game, etc.) can be displayed. ..

Here, the "special symbol" is a general term for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
The "first special symbol" refers to a data group that can be selected to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 91, or a symbol (LED light emitting pattern) that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 91.
The "second special symbol" refers to a data group that can be selected for display on the second special symbol display device 92, or a symbol (LED light emission pattern) that can be displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The first special symbol may be abbreviated as "special figure 1", and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as "special figure 2". In addition, the special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol".
Further, here, the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is the first to show the lottery result (win / fail lottery result) for opening the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66 (so-called attacker). It means that a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is variablely displayed. In the present specification, the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol means the display (variation display and stop display) of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92. In some cases, it refers to the execution of a series of internal processes performed for the display.

Here, the ordinary symbol refers to a data group that can be selected for display on the ordinary symbol display device 93, or a symbol that can be displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93 (LED light emission pattern in the ordinary symbol display device 93). In the following, ordinary symbols may be abbreviated as "general symbols".
Further, here, the symbol variation game related to the ordinary symbol is a normal symbol display device 93 in order to show a lottery result (win / fail lottery result per ordinary symbol) for opening the ordinary electric accessory 61 (so-called electric tulip). It means to stop and display a specific normal symbol after changing the display. In the present specification, the execution of the symbol variation game related to the ordinary symbol refers to the display (variation display and stop display) of the symbol variation game related to the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 93, and the line for the display. It may refer to the execution of a series of internal processes.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of lamps arranged in the symbol display device 90 are LEDs, but the types of lamps are not limited to this. The arrangement of the lamps is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and various arrangements can be adopted.

Obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50, so that the game area 50a is drawn so that the launched game ball rolls. It is made. Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 when viewed from the center of the game area 50a.
Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball, and refers to a nail-shaped one.

The game machine 10 is capable of adjusting the launch strength of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, rotation angle) of the operation handle 31. In addition, either one of the first flow path X (so-called left-handed) in which the weaker launched game ball rolls and the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the strongerly launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles are arranged in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls.

Various winning openings (for example, large winning opening 55, etc.) are arranged in the game area 50a, and various switches (for example, count switch SW7, etc.) for detecting the entered game ball are arranged behind each winning opening. Has been done. In the following description, winning means that the game ball enters a specific winning opening.
In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned various switches are arranged at positions that cannot be visually recognized by the player, and are not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 2 shows a large winning opening 55, a large winning opening 56, a first starting opening 57, a second starting opening 59, an operating gate 63, and a normal winning opening 67 (67a, 67b) as main winning openings. The winning openings shown here are examples, and the number and arrangement of the winning openings may be changed as appropriate.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the lower center (below the effect display device 80) of the game area 50a, and is generally called a “navel”.
A count switch SW1 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged behind the first starting port 57.
By detecting the game ball that has entered the first start port 57 with the count switch SW1, the start condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the first special symbol and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Withdrawal conditions and are granted.
In the present embodiment, the game area 50a enters the first starting port 57 when the game ball rolls from the first flow path X rather than when the game ball rolls from the second flow path Y. Various obstacles are arranged to make it easier. That is, the first starting port 57 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game area 50a.

The second starting port 59 is arranged on the right side of the game area 50a (lower right side of the effect display device 80), and the second starting port 59 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 61. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is an opening / closing member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 59, and operates the solenoid coil SOL4. To transition to either the open state or the closed state. The control of the ordinary electric accessory 61 will be described in detail later.
A count switch SW2 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged behind the second starting port 59. By detecting the game ball that has entered the second starting port 59 with the count switch SW2, the starting condition of the symbol variation game related to the second special symbol and the payout condition of the prize ball are given.
In the present embodiment, the game area 50a enters the second starting port 59 when the game ball rolls from the second flow path Y rather than when the game ball rolls from the first flow path X. Various obstacles are arranged to make it easier. That is, the second starting port 59 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game area 50a.

The operation gate 63 is arranged above the second starting port 59 (on the right side of the effect display device 80). Behind the operating gate 63, a count switch SW4 for detecting a passing game ball is arranged. By detecting the entered game ball with the count switch SW4, the operating gate 63 can be given a start condition of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the detection of the count switch SW4 is not included in the payout condition of the prize ball. That is, even if the game ball enters the operating gate 63 of the present embodiment, the prize ball is zero.
Further, the operating gate 63 may be a so-called gate type winning opening in which the passing game ball rolls in the game area 50a again after passing.

The large winning opening 55 is arranged on the lower left side (lower side of the effect display device 80) of the second starting opening 59. A special electric accessory 65 that opens and closes by operating the solenoid coil SOL1 is arranged in the opening of the grand prize opening 55.
Behind the grand prize opening 55, a count switch SW7 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged. When the count switch SW7 detects the game ball that has entered the large prize opening 55, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are given.

The large winning opening 56 is arranged below the second starting opening 59 (lower right side of the effect display device 80). A special electric accessory 66 that opens and closes by operating the solenoid coil SOL2 is arranged in the opening of the grand prize opening 56.
A count switch SW8 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged in the back of the large winning opening 56. When the count switch SW8 detects a game ball that has entered the large prize opening 56, a condition for paying out the prize ball is given.

The grand prize opening 55 is opened by the opening operation of the special electric accessory 65 during the winning game that is won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, whereby the game ball enters the grand prize opening 55. Permissible.
The large winning opening 56 is opened by the opening operation of the special electric accessory 66 during the winning game, which is performed by winning the symbol changing game related to the special symbol, whereby the game ball enters the large winning opening 56. Permissible.
In the present embodiment, the special electric accessory 65 and the special electric accessory 66 can open in the hit game caused by either the entry into the first starting port 57 or the entry into the second starting port 59. It is configured as follows.
However, the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66 can be opened only in the hit game caused by either the entry into the first starting port 57 or the entry into the second starting port 59. It may be configured in.
When the hit game is performed due to either the entry into the first starting port 57 or the entry into the second starting opening 59, the player can greatly increase the chance of winning the prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the second flow path Y, it is easier to enter the large winning opening 55 or the large winning opening 56 than when rolling from the first flow path X. Various obstacles are placed in.

The ordinary winning openings 67 (67a, 67b) are arranged at the lower left of the effect display device 80. A count switch SW5 for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 67a is arranged behind the normal winning opening 67a, and the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 67a is detected by the count switch SW5, so that the prize ball can be paid out. Can be granted. A count switch SW6 for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 67b is arranged behind the normal winning opening 67b, and the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 67b is detected by the count switch SW6 to pay out the prize ball. Can be granted.

As described above, behind each winning opening, each count switch for detecting the game ball that has entered each winning opening is arranged. Specifically, the count switch SW1 detects the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 57, the count switch SW2 detects the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 59, and the count switch SW4 detects the winning of the game ball to the operating gate 63. The count switch SW5 detects the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening 67a, the count switch SW6 detects the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening 67b, and the count switch SW7 detects the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening 67a. The winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 55 is detected, and the count switch SW8 detects the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 56.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. Of the game balls driven into the game area 50a, the game balls that did not enter each of the above-mentioned winning openings (when the operating gate 63 is a gate type, the gaming balls pass through the operating gate 63 and enter the other winning openings. (Including the game ball that did not win) falls into the out opening 69 and is treated as an out ball.
Here, the "out ball" is a game ball (hereinafter, may be referred to as a discharge ball) that is ejected from the game area 50a after being driven into the game area 50a.
In the present embodiment, the game machine 10 includes an out port switch SW9 as a means for detecting the out ball. That is, the out port switch SW9 functions as a discharge ball detecting means for detecting the game balls discharged from the game area 50a.
The out port switch SW9 is arranged in the out port 69 or the flow path (discharge flow path) (not shown) of the game ball that has entered each winning port. As a result, the out port switch SW9 detects the game ball that is the sum of the game ball that has fallen into the out port 69 and the game ball that has entered each winning opening as an out ball.
For example, the out port switch SW9 is provided in the out port 69 or the game ball flow path after the game ball flow paths connected to the winning ports are merged into one.
However, the out port switch SW9 may be provided in each of the out port 69 or the game ball flow path connected to each winning port. In this case, the out balls are counted by adding up the number of game balls detected by each out port switch SW9.
Further, in the present embodiment, the out port switch SW9 outputs a detection signal each time a predetermined number (for example, 10) of out balls are detected, thereby reducing the number of times the detection signal is output and reducing the processing load. I'm letting you. However, the out port switch SW9 may output a detection signal each time an out ball is detected.

As shown in FIG. 4, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. In addition to the above-mentioned operation buttons 37, the operation button group includes cursor buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d for instructing operations to move up, down, left, and right, and a ball lending button 38e for accepting ball lending operations. , And a return button 38f that accepts the return operation of the prepaid card.
Further, on the side of the upper ball tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided.

<Regarding the control configuration of the game machine 10>
Subsequently, the control configuration of the game machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing a main control configuration of the game machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a main control configuration of the game machine 10.
It should be noted that the functions shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 list the functions necessary for explaining the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, and functions not shown here may be added to the game machine 10. .. Further, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the functions shown here, and some functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 includes a board such as a main control board 100 and a sub control board 200 inside the game machine 10, and various functions including the function shown in FIG. 6 are electrically connected to the board and the board. It is realized by the parts that are made.
More specifically, the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 have a CPU 101 or CPU 201, a RAM 102 or a RAM 202, a ROM 103, a ROM 203, and the like. The main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 realize various functions by executing a control program read from ROM 103 or ROM 203 by CPU 101 or CPU 201 and writing or reading various data to RAM 102 or RAM 202.
Although one sub-control board 200 is shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 200 may be composed of a plurality of boards. When the sub control board 200 is composed of a plurality of boards, a plurality of sub control boards 200 may be connected in parallel to the main control board 100, or a plurality of sub control boards may be connected to the main control board 100. 200 may be connected hierarchically.
Further, the substrate that realizes each functional configuration is not limited to the substrate shown in FIG. 6, and may be realized on the main control substrate 100, the sub-control substrate 200, or another substrate.

The main control board 100 controls the game in an integrated manner, and transmits commands to the sub control board 200 for effects and the like related to the game. The main control board 100 is a board that realizes a function that affects or may affect the result of the game, and the sub control board 200 is a board that performs various controls according to a command sent from the main control board 100.

In FIG. 6, as the main functional configurations realized by the main control board 100, the information transmission unit 110, the special figure hold control unit 115, the normal figure hold control unit 116, the special figure lottery control unit 130, and the game state control unit 140 are shown. , The symbol display control unit 150, the variation pattern imparting unit 160, the general drawing lottery control unit 170, the ordinary electric service control unit 180, and the special electric service control unit 190 are exemplified. Further, in the figure, the effect control unit 210 is illustrated as a main functional configuration realized by the sub control board 200.

The special symbol lottery control unit 130 controls other components in relation to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.
The normal symbol lottery control unit 170 controls other components in relation to the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The game state control unit 140 has a function of controlling a hit game, a function of managing a probability change state and a change state, and a function of controlling granting or canceling (shifting to a normal game state).
Here, in the present embodiment, the specific game state is a hit game, a probability change state, a change state, or the like.
That is, the game state control unit 140 functions as a game control means capable of transitioning the game state of the game machine 10 to a normal game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. ..
In the present embodiment, the hit game includes a big hit game and a small hit game. However, the hit game may be only a big hit game. The jackpot game is a game state in which the accessory continuous operating device continuously operates the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66.
The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display a special symbol selected as a result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, or a normal symbol selected as a result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The variation pattern assigning unit 160 assigns a variation pattern including at least variation time information indicating the time from the start of the variation display to the stop display of the symbol display control unit 150 in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol. Further, the variation pattern assigned by the variation pattern imparting unit 160 is transmitted to the effect control unit 210 (sub-control board 200) via the information transmission unit 110 to execute a display effect (reach effect, etc.) on the effect display device 80. It is also used when doing.
The information transmission unit 110 has a functional configuration (for example, an effect control unit 210, an information management unit) in which control information (commands) generated by each component realized on the main control board 100 is realized on the sub control board 200. 220 etc.). In addition to the information indicating the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern, the command transmitted by the information transmission unit 110 includes, as a result of the special figure lottery and the general figure lottery, the presence / absence of a probabilistic state, the presence / absence of a short / short state, and a reserved random number. Information regarding the execution of the winning game, etc. may be included.

The effect control unit 210 receives control information (commands) generated by various functional configurations realized by the main control board 100 via the information transmission unit 110, and mainly relates to a symbol variation game or a winning game related to a special symbol. The effect display is displayed on the effect display device 80. For example, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display the effect symbol in a variable manner or stop while the symbol variation game is being executed.
In addition to controlling the effect display of the effect display device 80, the effect control unit 210 can also control the lighting (blinking) effect of the lighting device 35 or the sound effect of the speaker 33, and these effect displays and lighting effects. , Voice production, etc. can be combined to arouse the interest of the player. In addition, the effect control unit 210 can variably switch various effects according to the operation of the player received by the operation button 37.

<About special drawing lottery>
The functional configuration related to the special drawing lottery will be described in detail below.

The special figure hold control unit 115 acquires and holds the random number M1 when the start condition including at least the winning of the first start port 57 is satisfied. Further, the special figure hold control unit 115 acquires and holds the random number M2 when the start condition including at least the winning of the second start port 59 is satisfied.
More specifically, the special figure holding control unit 115 acquires the random number M1 when the winning of the first starting port 57 is detected by the count switch SW1 and other starting conditions are satisfied, and stores the random number M1 in a dedicated storage area. Store (hold). Further, the special figure hold control unit 115 acquires the random number M2 when the count switch SW2 detects the winning of the second start port 59 and other start conditions are satisfied, and stores (holds) the random number M2 in a dedicated storage area. Let me. The other starting conditions include, for example, that the maximum number of reserved random numbers M1 or M2 has not been reached.
The upper limit of the hold of the random number M1 or the upper limit of the hold of the random number M2 is predetermined, and in the present embodiment, four are set as the upper limit of the hold for each of the random number M1 and the random number M2. However, the maximum number of holdings is not limited.

The special figure hold control unit 115 separately holds the random number M1 acquired when the first start port 57 wins the prize and the random number M2 acquired when the second start port 59 wins the prize.
The winning / failing lottery unit 131, which will be described later, is configured to use the random number M2 first when the random number M1 and the random number M2 are both reserved. Such processing may be referred to as priority processing in the following description.

The priority processing is realized by the control by the special figure holding control unit 115.
When the start condition is satisfied, the special figure reservation control unit 115 reads out the reserved random number M1 or the random number M2. Here, the special figure hold control unit 115 preferentially executes the reading of the random number M2, and reads the random number M1 when the random number M2 cannot be read (when the number of the held random numbers M2 is zero). By such control, the random number M2 is read out with priority over the random number M1. Then, a winning / failing lottery using the random numbers read by the special figure holding control unit 115 is performed by the winning / failing lottery unit 131 described later. Therefore, the winning / failing lottery unit 131 can also preferentially process the random number M2 over the random number M1.

The special figure hold control unit 115 may monitor the number of random numbers held (number of holds). In this case, the special figure hold control unit 115 may issue a command to the symbol display control unit 150 to display the number of monitored random numbers on the symbol display device 90, or display the number on the effect display device 80. As described above, a command may be issued to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 110.

The special figure lottery control unit 130 is a functional unit that performs processing related to a symbol change game related to a special symbol, and has a winning / failing lottery unit 131, a special figure selection unit 132, and the like.
The winning / failing lottery unit 131 uses the random number M1 or the random number M2 acquired by the special figure holding control unit 115 to perform a winning / losing lottery for the big hit game or the small hit game.

The special symbol selection unit 132 selects a special symbol based on the result of the winning / failing lottery by the winning / failing lottery unit 131.
The special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 132 is displayed by the first special symbol display control unit 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152, which will be described later, during execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol. It is displayed on the device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92.

<About the general drawing lottery>
The functional configuration related to the general drawing lottery will be described in detail below.

The general drawing lottery control unit 170 is a function of controlling a symbol variation game related to a normal symbol, and has an open lottery unit 171 and a general drawing selection unit 172. Further, the ordinary electric accessory control unit 180 is a functional unit that controls the ordinary electric accessory 61.

When the count switch SW4 detects that the operation gate 63 has won a prize, the normal figure hold control unit 116 acquires the random number M3 and stores (holds) it in a dedicated storage area. Here, the random number M3 is a random number used for the lottery by the open lottery unit 171. The upper limit of the number of random numbers M3 that can be held is predetermined, and the upper limit of the number of holdings is set to 4 in the present embodiment.
When the normal symbol lottery control unit 170 does not control the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol, the normal figure hold control unit 116 reads out the reserved random number M3 at a predetermined cycle.

The normal figure hold control unit 116 monitors the number of random numbers M3 held. Further, the normal figure hold control unit 116 may issue a command to the symbol display control unit 150 so that the number of the monitored random numbers M3 is displayed on the symbol display device 90, or causes the effect display device 80 to display the number. As described above, a command may be issued to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 110.

The open lottery unit 171 uses the random number M3 read by the normal figure hold control unit 116 to perform an open lottery for whether or not to transition the normal electric accessory 61 to the open state. In addition, the winning probability of the lottery performed by the open lottery unit 171 is lower in the normal gaming state than in the variable state, and higher in the variable state than in the normal game state. ing.
When the lottery by the open lottery unit 171 is won, the ordinary electric function control unit 180 operates the solenoid coil SOL4 to open the ordinary electric accessory 61 under a predetermined opening condition.

The normal symbol selection unit 172 selects a normal symbol based on the result of the lottery by the open lottery unit 171 and transmits the selected normal symbol to the symbol display control unit 150 (normal symbol display control unit 153). Display on the display device 93. One of the two LEDs corresponding to the normal symbol display device 93 corresponds to winning and one corresponding to losing, and the normal symbol display control unit 153 emits one of them according to the normal symbol selected by the normal symbol selection unit 172. Let me.

The ordinary electric accessory control unit 180 controls the ordinary electric accessory 61 so that the time for taking the open state increases per unit time when the variable / short state is given by the variable / short control unit 142. That is, the control of the ordinary electric service control unit 180 varies due to the addition of the variation state by the variation control unit 142 described later.

<About game state control>
The game state control unit 140 is a functional unit that controls a hit game (big hit game and small hit game), a probability variation state, and a variation state, and includes a probability variation control unit 141, a variation control unit 142, and a hit control unit 145. doing.

Here, the probabilistic state means that the winning probability of the big hit or small hit lottery by the winning / losing lottery unit 131 is higher than that in the normal gaming state.
In addition, the variable state means that at least one of the following is performed.
(I) The winning probability of the open lottery of the ordinary electric accessory 61 is higher than that in the normal gaming state.
(Ii) The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 61 per time is extended from the normal gaming state.
(Iii) Opening of the normal electric accessory 61 The number of times the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened according to the winning of the lottery is increased from the normal gaming state.
(Iv) The variation display time per time in the normal symbol display device 93 is shortened.

The probability change control unit 141 imparts a probability change state when at least a part of the hit games executed by the hit control unit 145 is completed.
When the probability variation control unit 141 satisfies the end condition of the probability variation state in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, or when the winning game is won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol executed in the probability variation state, the probability variation control unit 141 Shift from the probabilistic state to the normal game state.
The end condition of the probabilistic state in the present embodiment is that the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played 100 times after the transition to the probabilistic state.

The variable / short control unit 142 imparts a variable / short state when the hit game executed by the hit control unit 145 is completed.
The variation control unit 142 shifts from the normal game state to the variation state at the end of all the hit games, and in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol in which the end condition of the variation state is satisfied, the variation state is changed to the normal game. Move to the state.
The end condition of the variation state in the present embodiment is that the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played 100 times after the transition to the variation state. In the present embodiment, since the variable / shortened state is given at the end of all the hit games, the variable / shortened state is changed from the end of each hit game until the number of symbol variation games related to the special symbols played thereafter reaches 100 times. The state is maintained.

The hit control unit 145 is a functional unit that executes a hit game due to the winning of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol. As described above, since the hit game includes the big hit game and the small hit game in the present embodiment, the hit control unit 145 executes the big hit game or the small hit game.
Specifically, the hit game in the present embodiment is executed as follows.

First, when the big hit game or the small hit game is won by the winning / failing lottery unit 131, the special symbol corresponding to the big hit game or the small hit game is selected by the special symbol selection unit 132, and the selected special symbol is displayed as the first special symbol. After the stop display is displayed on the device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 (after the symbol variation game related to the special symbol ends), the hit control unit 145 starts the big hit game or the small hit game.
When the big hit game or the small hit game is started, the hit control unit 145 issues a command to the effect control unit 210 regarding the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game or the small hit game. The effect control unit 210 executes the opening effect for a predetermined time (opening time) according to the command of the hit control unit 145. In addition, it is preferable to encourage the player to launch the game ball into the second flow path Y toward the grand prize opening 55 by, for example, recommending the player to hit right in the opening effect.
After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the large winning opening 55 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of times (the number of rounds). In the round game, the large winning opening 55 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once). Further, after a predetermined number of game balls have entered the opened large winning opening 55 or after a specified time (round game time) has elapsed, the large winning opening 55 is closed and the round game ends.
After the end of the round game, the large winning opening 55 is closed for a predetermined time (interval time), and the large winning opening 55 is opened again with the start of the next round game.
In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of round games (number of rounds) is different between the big hit game and the small hit game, and the large hit game is set to have a larger number of rounds than the small hit game.

The hit control unit 145 transmits a command including the number of rounds, the round game time, the interval time, and the like as control information to the special electric service control unit 190 in order to perform the control as described in the previous stage.
The special electric service control unit 190 opens the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66 according to the command received from the hit control unit 145.
While the special electric accessory 65 is open, the special electric service control unit 190 monitors the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 55 during one round game based on the detection of the count switch SW7. ing. Then, when the number of winning game balls being monitored reaches the upper limit, the special electric service control unit 190 operates the solenoid coil SOL1 to close the special electric function 65.
Alternatively, the special electric service control unit 190 counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 56 during one round game while the special electric service control unit 66 is open, based on the detection of the count switch SW8. I'm watching. Then, when the number of winning game balls being monitored reaches the upper limit, the special electric service control unit 190 operates the solenoid coil SOL2 to close the special electric function 66.

The hit control unit 145 issues a command to the effect control unit 210 regarding the effect during the round game. The effect control unit 210 executes a round effect according to a command from the hit control unit 145.
When the predetermined number of rounds is completed, the hit control unit 145 issues a command regarding the ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game or the small hit game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 110. The effect control unit 210 executes the ending effect for a predetermined time (ending time) according to the command of the hit control unit 145, and the hit control unit 145 ends the big hit game or the small hit game.

<About design display and production display>
The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display a special symbol that is the result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or a normal symbol that is the result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.

The effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display an effect display mainly related to a symbol variation game or a winning game related to a special symbol. In particular, regarding the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to execute the effect display according to the variation time of the special symbol by the symbol display device 90. In other words, the effect control unit 210 executes, in principle, the symbol change game related to one special symbol in the symbol display device 90 and one effect display in the effect display device 80 in association with each other.
However, when the effect display having continuity is executed over the symbol variation game related to the special symbol multiple times, or when the symbol variation game related to one special symbol is executed, the variation of multiple times is regarded as one set. In some cases, the effect display is executed. A typical example of the former is an effect display called a so-called continuous effect, and a representative example of the latter is an effect display called a so-called pseudo-continuous effect.

In order to ensure the correspondence between the symbol variation game related to the special symbol described above and the effect display, the variation pattern adding unit 160 determines the variation pattern.
More specifically, the variation pattern assigning unit 160 determines a variation pattern including at least variation time information indicating the time during which the special symbol changes in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, and sets the variation pattern to the symbol display control unit 150 and the sub. It is transmitted to the control board 200 (effect control unit 210 and information management unit 220). The symbol display control unit 150 displays a symbol variation game related to the special symbol according to the transmitted variation pattern, and the effect control unit 210 displays the effect display according to the transmitted variation pattern to cope with these problems. The sex is guaranteed. Further, the information management unit 220 can grasp the execution state of the symbol variation game from the transmitted variation pattern.

Further, in the above description, it has been explained that the fluctuation pattern defined by the fluctuation pattern imparting unit 160 includes at least fluctuation time information. In addition to this, the variation pattern may include information or the like indicating whether the reach effect is to be produced or the pattern is to be disjointed.

The information transmission unit 110 receives a detection signal indicating that an out ball has been detected from the out port switch SW9, and notifies the sub-control board 200 of a command including the above-mentioned control information and the detection information corresponding to the detection signal. ..
As an example, the information transmission unit 110 outputs a command including detection information indicating that the out ball has been detected every time the out port switch SW9 detects 10 out balls.

When the out ball is not detected by the out port switch SW9 for a predetermined time while the symbol variation game is not executed for a predetermined time, the effect control unit 210 switches the effect to be displayed on the effect display device 80 to the demo effect. This predetermined time may be changed according to the gaming state.

The effect control unit 210 performs overall display control of the effect display device 80. In the display control of the effect display device 80 by the effect control unit 210, in addition to the display of the effect symbol described above, the display of the hold display 41 (FIG. 11 and the like), the variable hold display 45 (FIG. 11 and the like) described later, and the said Ancillary image (pedestal image 46 shown in FIG. 11 and the like) accompanying the variable hold display 45, a specific effect image (shachihoko image 71 shown in FIG. 14 and the like) which is a main image displayed when executing a specific effect, and a specific lottery. Control of display such as a hit / fail notification image (flame image 72 shown in FIG. 15 or smoke image 73 shown in FIG. 18) for notifying the result (whether or not) is included.

<Processing procedure for various processes>
Next, the processing procedure of the various processes described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 8 or 9. In addition, since each component shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 may be touched and described, these drawings should also be referred to as appropriate.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for processing when the ball enters the starting port. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for processing when an out ball is detected. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing.
The processing procedure illustrated in these flowcharts does not limit the processing procedure of the present invention and its execution timing. Therefore, when the processing according to the present invention is carried out, the plurality of processing procedures can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of processing overlap with each other. May be good.
Further, each of the processes shown in FIGS. 7, 8 or 9 is a main process necessary for the description of the present invention, and does not indicate all the processes executed by the game machine 10.

First, the processing at the time of entering the starting port will be described. Here, the process at the time of entering the starting port is a series of processes executed after the game ball enters the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59.
Until the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected by the count switch SW1 or the count switch SW2 (NO in step S102), the process of step S104 and subsequent steps is not performed and the ball stands by.
Further, even if the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102), if the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 115 has reached the upper limit (step S104). YES), the process after step S106 is not performed and is on standby.

When the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102) and the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 115 has not reached the upper limit (NO in step S104). The number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 115 is added (step S106). Further, the random number M1 or the random number M2 is acquired by the special figure hold control unit 115 and is held and stored in the dedicated storage area (step S108).
That is, the affirmation of step S102 and the denial of step S104 mean the establishment of the start condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above.

A command including a series of processing results from step S102 to step S108 as control information is output from the information transmission unit 110 to the sub-control board 200 (step S110), and the ball entry processing is completed.

Next, the processing procedure of the out-ball detection processing will be described. Here, the "out ball detection processing" is a series of processes executed on the main control board 100 when the out ball is detected by the out port switch SW9.
Until the out-ball is detected by the out-port switch SW9 (NO in step S402), the process on and after step S404 is not performed and the standby is performed.
When the out-ball is detected by the out-port switch SW9 (YES in step S402), the number of detected out-balls is incremented (step S404).
When the number of detected out spheres is less than the predetermined number of output conditions (for example, 10 spheres) (NO in step S406), the process of step S408 and subsequent steps is not performed and the standby is performed.
When the number of detected out spheres reaches the number of output conditions (for example, 10 spheres) (YES in step S406), a command including the detection information of the out spheres is output from the information transmission unit 110 to the sub control board 200 (step). S408), after the number of detected out spheres is initialized (step S410), this out sphere detection processing ends.

As described above, the out-ball detection information included in the output command is used for counting the number of out-balls, calculating the point value, and the like.
Of the out-ball detection processing, step S402, step S404, step S406, and step S410 may be performed by the out-port switch SW9, and step S408 may be performed by the information transmission unit 110. In this case, the out port switch SW9 outputs a detection signal each time a predetermined number (number of output condition numbers) of out balls are detected.
Further, this out-ball detection processing may be performed by the information transmission unit 110. In this case, the out port switch SW9 outputs a detection signal each time an out ball is detected, and the information transmission unit 110 detects an out ball every time a predetermined number (number of output condition numbers) of out balls are detected. Output a command containing information.

Subsequently, the processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing will be described. Here, the symbol variation start process is a series of processes performed when starting a symbol variation game with a special symbol.
First, the special figure lottery control unit 130 determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition is satisfied (step S202). Here, the fluctuation start conditions are (i) that the symbol fluctuation game by the special symbol is not executed at the time of determination in step S202, and (ii) that the jackpot game is not executed at the time of determination of step S202. iii) At the time of determination in step S202, there may be one or more reserved memories.
When the determination in step S202 is denied (NO in step S202), the processing after step S204 is not executed, and the symbol variation start processing is terminated.

When the determination in step S202 is affirmed (YES in step S202), the winning / failing lottery unit 131 reads out the random number M1 or the random number M2 held in the special figure holding control unit 115 (step S204).
In step S204, the winning / failing lottery unit 131 may read the random numbers M1 or M2 in the order in which they are held and stored in the special figure holding control unit 115, or may read one of them in preference to the other.

Each determination process is executed when the random number is read out in step S204 (step S206).
Here, the process included in step S206 specifically includes at least the winning / failing lottery by the winning / failing lottery unit 131 described above and the selection of a special symbol by the special figure selection unit 132. Further, the determination process of (i) whether or not the variable and shortened state is given, (ii) whether or not the effect symbol is stopped at the reach eye, (iii) whether or not to perform a specific effect, and the like are performed in step S206. It may be included in the processing of.
Then, the variation pattern imparting unit 160 determines the variation pattern using the processing result of step S206 (step S208).

A command including a series of processing results from step S202 to step S208 as control information is output from the information transmission unit 110 to the sub-control board 200 (step S210), and the symbol variation start processing is completed.
The commands output in step S210 include, for example, various information for making it possible for the sub-control board 200 to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed, the game state, and the like, for example, information indicating the variation pattern, the number of holds, and the probability variation. The presence or absence of a state, the presence or absence of a variable state, etc. are included.

Based on the command transmitted from the information transmission unit 110, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display a number of hold displays 41 corresponding to the number of holds, as shown in FIG. 11 and the like.

Here, there are a plurality of types of color (display color) patterns of the hold display 41, and one of the patterns is selected by the effect control unit 210 according to the degree of expectation of the winning game. That is, the color of the hold display 41 informs or suggests the degree of expectation of the winning game.
As an example, as shown in FIG. 10, as the color pattern of the hold display 41, in addition to the default color of gold, there are white, blue, green, and red (for example, there are a total of five colors). It is assumed that it is.

Of these, when the hold display 41 is the default gold color, the fluctuation pattern of the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game executed with the digestion of the white hold display 41) corresponding to the gold hold display 41 is Notify or suggest a shortened pattern. Here, the shortening pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is performed in a shorter time than the normal fluctuation.

When the hold display 41 is white, the change pattern of the white hold display 41 and the corresponding symbol change game (the symbol change game executed with the digestion of the white hold display 41) is equal to or greater than the normal change. Notify or suggest that it will be done over the period of. Here, the fact that the fluctuation pattern is performed over a period longer than the normal fluctuation means that the symbol fluctuation game is executed without shortening the execution period of the symbol fluctuation game from the normal fluctuation. When the fluctuation pattern is performed for a period longer than the normal fluctuation, (1) Although the fluctuation pattern is performed for a period longer than the normal fluctuation, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol does not develop into a reach effect. In addition to the case where the above is completed, (2) the case where the variation display of the effect symbol develops into the reach effect (including the premium reach effect), and (3) the case where the result of the symbol variation game becomes a winning game are included.
It should be noted that the case where the hold display 41 is white has a higher degree of expectation for the winning game than the case where the hold display 41 is the default gold color.

When the hold display 41 is blue, the symbol variation game corresponding to the blue hold display 41 (the symbol variation game executed with the digestion of the blue hold display 41) is reach or higher (effect). Notify or suggest that a reach effect using a symbol is at least executed). Here, when the symbol variation game becomes reach or higher, (1) the variation display of the effect symbol develops into a reach effect (including the premium reach effect), or (2) the symbol variation game after the reach effect. The case where the result is a winning game is included.

Further, when the hold display 41 is green, the symbol change game corresponding to the green hold display 41 (the symbol change game executed with the digestion of the green hold display 41) becomes premium reach or higher. Notify or suggest that (at least a premium reach effect using the effect symbol is executed). Here, when the symbol variation game has a premium reach or higher, (1) the variation display of the effect symbol develops into a premium reach effect, or (2) the result of the symbol variation game after the premium reach effect is a winning game. Is included.
The premium reach effect means a reach effect with a relatively low probability of appearing. When the premium reach effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the winning game is high.

Further, when the hold display 41 is red, the symbol variation game corresponding to the red hold display 41 (the symbol variation game executed with the digestion of the red hold display 41) is a winning game. Is notified or suggested.

Therefore, the display color of the hold display 41 is higher in the case of white than in the case of gold, and the degree of expectation for the winning game is higher in the case of blue than in the case of white. The green case has a higher expectation for the winning game than the case, and the red case has a higher expectation for the winning game than the green case.

The display color of the hold display 41 disappears (digests) from the initial (initial appearance) displayed on the effect display device 80 based on the winning of the first start port 57 or the second start port 59. ), In some cases, it does not change, and in some cases, it exhibits one or more steps of change (promotion) from the beginning of its appearance until it disappears (when the promotion effect of the hold display is performed).
Further, the hold display 41 can be a color other than the default gold color from the initial stage (initial appearance) displayed on the effect display device 80 based on the winning of the first start port 57 or the second start port 59. You may be.

Next, the specific effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 25.

The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment shifts to a state in which a predetermined effect mode is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this effect mode, the display screen of the effect display device 80 is divided into a plurality of display areas, and the effect is displayed individually or across the plurality of display areas in each of the plurality of display areas (hereinafter, divided). It is called a mode). The split mode continues, for example, over a period of time during which the symbol variation game is executed a plurality of times.

In the division mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the display screen of the effect display device 80 is divided into four display areas R1, R2, R3, and R4. Then, among these display areas R1 to R4, a partition image 81 that partitions (divides) the adjacent display areas from each other is displayed at the boundary between the display areas adjacent to each other. The shape of the partition image 81 is not particularly limited, but in the case of the present embodiment, for example, a cross-shaped partition image 81 is displayed. The display area R1 is the upper left area partitioned by the partition image 81, the display area R2 is the upper right area partitioned by the partition image 81, and the display area R3 is the lower left area partitioned by the partition image 81. It is an area, and the display area R4 is a lower right area partitioned by the partition image 81. In the split mode, for example, in each display area R1 to R4, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed individually.

Even in the split mode, the display screen of the effect display device 80 displays the number of hold displays corresponding to the current number of holds. The position where the hold display is displayed and the arrangement direction of the hold display are not particularly limited, but for example, as in the screen G1 shown in FIG. 11, the hold display is arranged along the lower edge of the display screen of the effect display device 80. Displayed in a horizontal row. In FIG. 10 and the like, the number of holds is 4, and 4 hold displays 41 are displayed.
The design of the hold display 41 is not particularly limited, but in the example of FIG. 10 and the like, it is a design of old coins.
One hold display 41 disappears each time a new symbol variation game is started, and one appears every time a new prize is generated for the first start port 57 or the second start port 59. However, the number of hold displays 41 is limited to four, which is the upper limit of hold display.
More specifically, each time a new symbol change game is started, the leftmost hold display 41 disappears, and the display positions of the remaining hold display 41 are shifted to the left one by one. .. Therefore, the current number of holds and the corresponding number of holds are always displayed left-justified.

In the split mode, on the display screen of the effect display device 80, in addition to the hold display 41, a display related to the currently executing symbol change game and the corresponding hold display 41 (hereinafter referred to as the change hold display 45). And an accompanying image (for example, a pedestal image 46 in the case of the present embodiment) accompanying the variable hold display 45 are displayed.
The display position of the pedestal image 46 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, a position on the extension of the row of the hold display 41. Further, the display position of the variable hold display 45 can be, for example, a position above the pedestal image 46.
The shape of the variable hold display 45 is the same as that of the hold display 41 (for example, the shape of old coins). In the case of the present embodiment, the variable hold display 45 is, for example, an enlarged image of the hold display 41.

In the split mode, when one symbol variation game is started, the hold display 41 corresponding to the one symbol variation game disappears, while the change hold display 45 associated with the hold display 41 is a pedestal image. It is displayed at an upper position of 46. That is, the display effect is performed as if the hold display 41 moves on the pedestal image 46 and is enlarged.
The initial display color of the variable hold display 45 may be, for example, the same color as the final display color of the hold display 41 related to the variable hold display 45.
That is, when the display color of the hold display 41 is finally the default gold color, the initial display color of the variable hold display 45 related to the hold display 41 is gold. Similarly, when the final display color of the hold display 41 is blue, the initial display color of the variable hold display 45 related to the hold display 41 is blue.
However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the display color at the time of appearance of the variable hold display 45 may be different from the final display color of the hold display 41.

Further, the display color of the variable hold display 45 is 5 types as in the hold display 41.
Then, as described below, the display color of the variable hold display 45 can be promoted by the preliminary effect and the specific effect.

Further, in the split mode, on the display screen of the effect display device 80, as an example of the image for specific effect, which is the main image displayed when the preliminary effect and the specific effect are executed, the shachihoko image imitating shachihoko (shachi) 71 (see FIG. 13 and the like) is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, at the beginning of the symbol variation game in the split mode, the shachihoko image 71 is displayed small and appears to be hidden behind the pedestal image 46 and the variation hold display 45. Most of them are hidden because they are displayed in. Further, even at the beginning of the operation valid period (described later) and at the beginning of the preliminary effect performed before the execution of the specific effect, the shachihoko image 71 is displayed small, and the pedestal image 46 and the variable hold display 45 are displayed. Most of them are hidden because they are displayed as if they are hidden behind.
The entire shachihoko image 71 may be hidden at the beginning of the symbol variation game in the split mode, the beginning of the operation valid period, and the beginning of the preliminary effect (for example, the pedestal image 46 or An effect display may be made as if it is completely hidden in the variable hold display 45).

The preliminary effect is executed in response to a continuous hit operation or a long press operation performed on the operation button 37 by the player.
The continuous striking operation is to repeatedly perform a touch operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 37 in quick succession. Further, the long press operation is to continuously perform a touch operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 37.

In the preliminary effect, for example, as shown in the screens G2, G3, and G4 shown in FIGS. 12, 13, and 14, the shachihoko image 71 is gradually enlarged (bulged).
When the continuous striking operation is performed, the enlargement of the shachihoko image 71 may be executed each time each operation in the continuous striking operation is accepted (that is, the shachihoko image 71 may be enlarged stepwise), or a series of enlargements. The shachihoko image 71 may be continuously enlarged when the continuous striking operation is performed.
Further, when the long press operation is performed, the enlargement of the shachihoko image 71 may be executed each time the operation input (described later) is accepted in the long press operation (that is, the shachihoko image 71 is gradually enlarged). The shachihoko image 71 may be continuously enlarged when the long press operation is performed.
In the following description, it is not distinguished that each operation in the continuous hitting operation is accepted and each operation input in the long press operation is accepted, and both are expressed as "operation input is accepted". In some cases.
In the case of the present embodiment, in the preliminary effect, for example, each time an operation input is received in a continuous hit operation or a long press operation, a lottery as to whether or not to enlarge the shachihoko image 71 by one step (winning probability is, for example, 85/100 ) Is performed, and when this lottery is won, the shachihoko image 71 is enlarged.
By enlarging the shachihoko image 71, a wider area is displayed in the shachihoko image 71. That is, the shachihoko image 71 is displayed as if it cannot fit in the back of the pedestal image 46 and the fluctuation hold display 45 and can be visually recognized.

As an example, when the operation input is received even once in the continuous hit operation or the long press operation, the fluctuation hold display 45 is promoted to at least white.
However, since the fluctuation pattern is determined before the preliminary effect is started, even if the fluctuation hold display 45 turns white, the symbol fluctuation game corresponding to the fluctuation hold display 45 usually changes. This is not always the case.
Further, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the variable hold display 45 may not be promoted simply by accepting an operation input by a continuous hit operation or a long press operation.

Then, the effect control unit 210 performs a specific lottery (lottery for whether or not the hold promotion effect can be executed) by accepting a predetermined number of repeated hit operations or receiving a predetermined number of operation inputs during a series of long press operations. ..
Here, the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the continuous hitting operation is set higher than the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the long press operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the winning probability when a specific lottery is performed triggered by a continuous hit operation is 85/100 (85%), and the winning probability when a specific lottery is performed triggered by a long press operation. Is 70/100 (70%).

When the result of the specific lottery is "winning", the effect control unit 210 executes the specific effect. In the specific effect, the effect control unit 210 displays an image as if the shachihoko, which has been enlarged by the preliminary effect, spits a flame from the mouth to the variable hold display 45, as shown in the screen G5 shown in FIG. Let the symbol display device 90 do this.
That is, the shachihoko image 71 and the flame image 72 as shown in FIG. 15 are displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15, the fluctuation hold display 45 is displayed as if it is hidden in the flame image 72, and the change in the display color of the fluctuation hold display 45 is concealed while the flame image 72 is being displayed. You may do so.

Further, the effect control unit 210 draws a lottery (lottery for promotion to hold) to which color the display color of the change hold display 45 is changed (promoted), and the change hold display 45 is set to the display color determined by this lottery. The display color of is changed (screen G6 shown in FIG. 16).
Here, as described above, for example, when the operation input in the continuous hit operation or the long press operation is accepted even once in the preliminary effect, the change hold display 45 turns white, so that the change is caused by the specific effect. The types of display colors that the hold display 45 can be promoted are, for example, three types of blue, green, and red.

When the variable hold display 45 is promoted to blue, green or red by the specific effect, the result of the effect or game is the same as when the hold display 41 is blue, green or red.
Therefore, it can be said that the specific effect is an effect related to the degree of expectation for the game. That is, the specific effect is a promotion effect of the hold display, and is related to the degree of expectation for the success or failure of the winning game and the degree of expectation for the reach effect.
However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the specific effect may be an effect related to the degree of expectation for a mere effect unrelated to the winning game.

In the specific lottery, within the operation valid period (see FIG. 20) determined by the effect control unit 210, the number of operation inputs by the continuous hitting operation reaches a predetermined number, or the operation input by the long press operation reaches a predetermined number. It is done every time. That is, the specific lottery can be executed as many times as time permits in one operation valid period.
In addition, the specific effect is performed each time the result of the specific lottery is won.
Further, when the operation valid period has expired, the effect display in which the shachihoko image 71 disappears is performed as shown in the screen G7 shown in FIG.

If the operation is stopped before the number of repeated hits reaches a predetermined number, or if the long press operation is stopped before the number of operation inputs received during a series of long press operations reaches a predetermined number, the operation valid period When the period expires, the shachihoko image 71 may be reduced and a display effect may be performed as if it were hidden behind the pedestal image 46.
Further, the maximum size of the shachihoko image 71 is predetermined. Then, when the operation button 37 is not operated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after the shachihoko image 71 reaches the maximum size, the same as in the case of FIG. 17 is performed. The shachihoko image 71 may be erased.

On the other hand, when the result of the specific lottery is "loss", the effect control unit 210 executes the loss effect. In the loss effect, the effect control unit 210 displays an image as if the shachihoko, which has been enlarged by the preliminary effect, emits smoke from the mouth to the variable hold display 45, as shown in the screen G8 shown in FIG. Let the symbol display device 90 do this.
That is, the shachihoko image 71 and the smoke image 73 as shown in FIG. 18 are displayed. In the example of FIG. 18, the smoke image 73 is the background image of the fluctuation hold display 45, and the fluctuation hold display 45 is displayed in front of the smoke image 73, but the fluctuation hold display 45 is smoke. It may be displayed as if it is hidden in the image 73.
When the loss effect is executed, the display color of the variable hold display 45 is maintained unchanged (see screen G9 shown in FIG. 19).
Even if the result of the specific lottery is once "missing", the specific lottery and the specific effect can be executed any number of times within the operation valid period (see FIG. 20).

Here, as shown in FIG. 20, the reception of the continuous hit operation or the long press operation is performed during the common operation valid period.
The operation valid period is not set, for example, in each symbol variation game performed in the division mode, but is set when the lottery performed by the effect control unit 210 at the start of the symbol variation game is won. That is, the effect control unit 210 can set the operation valid period when the information transmission unit 110 receives an execution command for displaying the variation of the effect symbol.
When the operation valid period is set, the effect control unit 210 accepts a continuous hit operation or a long press operation during the operation valid period.
It is not necessary to notify that the operation valid period has been set, but in the case of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the operation button 37 is pressed only for a short time immediately before the start of the operation valid period. By lighting the provided lamp (not shown) under the control of the effect control unit 210, the notification that the operation valid period has been set is performed.
That is, when the operation valid period is set, for example, after a while after the symbol variation game starts, the lamp provided on the operation button 37 lights for a short time, and then the operation valid period starts.
The length of the operation valid period is selectively determined from a plurality of types of periods. That is, as shown in FIG. 24, for example, the length of the operation valid period is among four types of 0.5 seconds (ultra-shortened), 3 seconds (shortened), 5 seconds (slightly shortened), and 8 seconds (normal). Is determined from.
The length of the operation valid period can be determined, for example, by the effect control unit 210 based on the variation pattern included in the command input at the start of the symbol variation game.
However, the length of the operation valid period may be determined or changed by the effect control unit 210 depending on the presence or absence of operation by the player.
Further, it is preferable that the operation valid period is completed before the reach effect by the effect symbol is started during the execution of the symbol variation game. Then, after the operation valid period, a predetermined effect such as a reach effect is executed, and the symbol variation game ends.

Further, when the effect control unit 210 determines whether or not to set the operation valid period at the start of the symbol variation game, the effect control unit 210 also determines the final displayable color of the variation hold display 45.
The final displayable color referred to here is a color that can be finally displayed, and does not necessarily match the final display color of the variable hold display 45.
When the above-mentioned specific lottery is won and a specific effect is performed, the variable hold display 45 is a display color between a color one step higher than the previous colors and a final displayable color. It changes to.
That is, for example, when the final displayable color is red and the display color of the variable hold display 45 immediately before the specific effect is performed is white, the display color of the variable hold display 45 after the change due to the specific effect is blue. It will be either green or red. That is, when the display color of the variable hold display 45 changes in one step from white to blue, in two steps from white to green, or in three steps from white to red, depending on the specific effect. There is also. As described above, the change of the display color by one specific effect is not limited to one stage, and may be a plurality of stages.
In this way, the color in which the variable hold display 45 changes when the specific effect is performed is determined by the hold promotion lottery, and the effect control unit 210 sets the display color of the variable hold display 45 to the hold promotion lottery. Change to the color determined by.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, a process of accepting a continuous hit operation and a long press operation during the operation valid period will be described in detail.

The continuous striking operation is accepted by the sub-control board 200 (effect control unit 210) determining that each operation for the operation button 37 has been performed.
Here, as shown in FIG. 21, when a series of continuous striking operations are performed on the operation button 37 (operation means), the effect control unit 210 (specific effect execution means) has a predetermined operation reaction time interval (for example,). It is configured to be able to accept one or less operations per 167 ms).
More specifically, the effect control unit 210 (specific effect execution means) once or a plurality of times after one operation on the operation button 37 (operation means) is performed until a predetermined operation reaction time interval elapses. When an operation is performed, the one or a plurality of operations are accepted as one operation. More specifically, it is accepted as one operation performed when the operation reaction time interval has elapsed from the time when the previous operation was accepted.

That is, as shown in FIG. 21, each time a touch operation is performed on the operation button 37 after the operation valid period is started, the effect control unit 210 measures the time by the timer provided in the sub control board 200. If the next touch operation is performed before the timer clocks for less than 167 ms, the effect control unit 210 performs the next touch operation 167 ms after the reception of the first touch operation. Accept as an operation.
That is, when the first touch operation shown in FIG. 21 is performed, the touch operation is accepted at the timing when the touch operation is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, if the second touch operation is performed before 167 ms elapses from the timing at which the first touch operation is received, the second touch operation is performed when the first touch operation is received. It is accepted as a touch operation performed when 167 ms has elapsed from.
Further, as in the case of the third and fourth touch operations shown in FIG. 21, when two or more touch operations are performed from the timing when the previous touch operation is received until 167 ms elapses, the two or more touch operations are performed. The touch operation is accepted as one operation performed when 167 ms has elapsed from the time when the previous touch operation was accepted. Therefore, in FIG. 21, the third touch operation is valid, but the fourth touch operation is invalid.
Further, when a time longer than 167 ms has elapsed from the timing of receiving the previous touch operation, the touch operation is accepted at the timing when a new touch operation is subsequently performed. That is, for the fifth touch operation shown in FIG. 21, the touch operation is accepted at the timing when the touch operation is performed.
After that, if one or more touch operations are performed from the time when the previous touch operation is accepted until 167 ms elapses, the one or multiple touch operations are performed by the previous touch operation. It is accepted as one operation performed when 167 ms has elapsed from the time of acceptance.

In the example of FIG. 21, the number of times of accepting the continuous hitting operation (touch operation) that triggers the specific lottery is set to 5, but the number of times of accepting the repeated hitting operation that triggers the specific lottery is a predetermined number of times of 2 or more. If so, there is no particular limitation.

Further, the detection timing of the operation during the continuous striking operation may be the timing when the hand touches the operation button 37 (or the timing when the pressing of the operation button 37 is detected), but the operation button 37 may be detected. It may be the timing when the hand touching the operation button 37 is released from the operation button 37 (or the timing when the release of the operation button 37 is detected).

By the way, it is considered that it is not always easy for a general player to intermittently perform one or more touch operations on the operation button 37 at intervals of 200 ms or less, and many players do their best. It is not always the case that you try to hit repeatedly with.
Therefore, when the operation reaction time interval is 200 ms or less (for example, 167 ms) as in the present embodiment, typically, the reception of the touch operation during the continuous striking operation is performed as shown in FIG. 22, for example. It is considered to be performed at time intervals longer than the time intervals.
The operation reaction time interval can be, for example, at least 100 ms or more.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, when a series of long press operations is performed, the specific effect control means (effect control unit 210) has elapsed a predetermined waiting time since the series of long press operations was started. The first operation input is accepted at the timing (input judgment is performed), and thereafter, the operation input is accepted every time a predetermined unit time elapses (input judgment is performed).
That is, in the case of the present embodiment, the specific effect control means (effect control unit 210) does not accept the operation input at the timing when the long press operation is started.
Here, the unit time is a time longer than the operation reaction time interval at the time of continuous striking operation, and can be, for example, 250 ms.
The length of the waiting time is not particularly limited, and may be shorter than the unit time, may be the same as the unit time, or may be longer than the unit time.

In the example of FIG. 23, the number of times the operation input that triggers the specific lottery is accepted is set to 5, but the number of times the operation input that triggers the specific lottery is accepted is particularly 2 or more. Not limited.
Further, in the case of the present embodiment, for example, the number of times of accepting the operation input that triggers the specific lottery is equal to the number of times that the continuous hitting operation (touch operation) that triggers the specific lottery is accepted.

When the number of times the operation input is accepted by the repeated hit operation becomes a predetermined number (for example, 5 times) and the specific lottery is performed and the result of the specific lottery is won, or the number of times the operation input is accepted by a series of long press operations is When the specific lottery is performed in a predetermined number (for example, 5 times) and the result of the specific lottery is won, the specific effect as described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 is performed.
In addition, when the number of times the operation input is accepted by the continuous hit operation becomes a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) and the specific lottery is performed and the result of the specific lottery is lost, or when the operation input is accepted by a series of long press operations. When the number of times becomes a predetermined number (for example, 5 times) and the specific lottery is performed and the result of the specific lottery is lost, the loss effect as described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 is performed.
In this way, the specific effect executed based on accepting the continuous hit operation and the specific effect executed based on accepting the long press operation are common to each other.

Here, the effects common to each other are, for example, effects performed using common images (Shachihoko image 71, flame image 72, and the fluctuation hold display 45).
Further, the effects common to each other may be effects selected from a group of effects common to each other.

It is performed until the number of times the operation input is accepted by the repeated hitting operation reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times), or until the number of times the operation input is accepted by the series of long press operations reaches the predetermined number (for example, 5 times). The preliminary effects are also common to each other (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the shachihoko image 71 gradually expands).

Here, the long press operation is easier than the continuous hit operation, and after the above-mentioned standby time has elapsed, the operation input is surely accepted every unit time.
Further, as described above, when the operation reaction time interval is 200 ms or less (for example, 167 ms), the reception of the touch operation during the continuous striking operation is typically more than the operation reaction time interval, as shown in FIG. 22, for example. Is expected to be performed at long time intervals.
Therefore, if the operation reaction time interval and the unit time are the same length (although it depends on the length of the waiting time and the number of times the operation input that triggers the specific lottery is accepted), Typically, it is considered that the specific lottery is executed more quickly when the long press operation is performed than when the continuous hit operation is performed.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, the operation reaction time interval is set to a time shorter than the unit time.
Thereby, the time required for the specific lottery to be executed can be made fair depending on whether the player selects the continuous hitting operation or the long press operation. Therefore, the expected value of the number of times that the result of the specific lottery is won and the specific effect is performed can be made fair.

As described above, the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is the game machine 10 capable of executing the symbol variation game, and the operation means (for example, the operation button 37) that can be operated by the player and the predetermined number of times for the operation means (for example). A specific effect executing means (effect control unit 210) capable of executing a specific effect in at least a part of the case where a continuous hit operation (for example, 5 times) or a long press operation for a predetermined number (for example, 5) is accepted. It has. Then, when a series of continuous striking operations are performed on the operating means, the specific effect executing means is configured to be able to accept one or less operations per predetermined operation reaction time interval, and the predetermined operation reaction time interval. (For example, 167 ms) is shorter than the unit time (for example, 250 ms).
According to the game machine 10, it is possible to execute control suitable for each of the case where the continuous hitting operation is performed and the case where the long press operation is performed with respect to the specific effect. Since the production based on such control is novel and unprecedented, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.
More specifically, since the operation reaction time interval is shorter than the unit time, the time required to execute the specific lottery can be determined depending on whether the player selects the continuous hit operation or the long press operation. Can be fair. Therefore, the expected value of the number of times that the result of the specific lottery is won and the specific effect is performed can be made fair.
However, the effect of setting the operation reaction time interval to a time shorter than the unit time is the number of repeated hit operations (touch operations) (predetermined number of times) that triggers the specific lottery and the long press operation that triggers the specific lottery. It may be different depending on the relationship with the number of operation inputs (predetermined number) by. Therefore, by setting the operation reaction time interval to a time shorter than the unit time, it is not always possible to make the expected value of the number of times the specific effect is performed fair. That is, by selecting either the continuous striking operation or the long press operation, the expected value of the number of times the specific effect is performed is higher than in the case of selecting the other, and the effect can be speeded up.

Further, the specific effect executing means (effect control unit 210) accepts a continuous striking operation or a long press operation during a common operation valid period. Therefore, the player can selectively execute the preferred method of the continuous hit operation or the long press operation in the common operation valid period, and cause the game machine 10 to perform a specific lottery.

Further, since the specific effect executed based on accepting the repeated hit operation and the specific effect executed based on accepting the long press operation are common effects to each other, the player performs the repeated hit operation. It is possible to execute a common effect between the case and the case where the long press operation is performed.

Further, as described above, the specific effect is an effect related to the game or the degree of expectation for the effect. On the other hand, the game machine 10 is a notification effect execution means (which can execute a notification effect for notifying that the operation means (operation button 37) has been repeatedly hit each time or the long press operation for each unit time has been accepted. The production control unit 210) is provided.
Here, the notification effect for notifying that the operation with respect to the operation means (operation button 37) has been performed can be, for example, the effect of gradually expanding the shachihoko image 71 as described above. The notification effect may be an effect in which the operation button 37 blinks, or an effect in which a sound is output from the speaker 33.
In this way, in addition to the specific effect which is the effect related to the degree of expectation for the game or the effect, the operation is performed by executing the notification effect for notifying that the operation means (operation button 37) has been operated. However, unlike the case where there is no reaction, the player can get motivation for the operation.
Note that the notification effect may be executed each time an operation input by a continuous hit operation or a long press operation is accepted, and by doing so, the player can recognize that the operation input has been accepted. ..

Further, the specific effect executing means (effect control unit 210) receives an operation input at a timing when a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the series of long press operations when a series of long press operations is performed, and thereafter , Accepts operation input every time a unit time elapses.
That is, at the start of the long press operation, there is a waiting time (until the acceptance of the operation input is started). Therefore, by appropriately setting the length of the waiting time, it is possible to adjust whether the continuous hit or the long press is advantageous (or fair).

Further, the specific effect executing means (effect control unit 210) performs a specific lottery and performs a specific lottery when receiving a predetermined number of operation inputs during a series of long press operations or receiving a predetermined number of repeated hit operations. , The predetermined number and the predetermined number of times are the same number.
That is, the number of operation inputs that trigger the specific lottery is the same between the case where the continuous hit operation is performed and the case where the long press operation is performed, and when the long press operation is started (acceptance of the operation input is started). There is a waiting time (up to). Therefore, by appropriately setting the length of the waiting time and the number of operation inputs required for executing the specific lottery, it is possible to adjust which of the repeated hits and the long press is advantageous (or fair).

<Modification example 1>
Next, the gaming machine according to the first modification will be described with reference to FIG. 26.
The gaming machine according to the present modification is different from the gaming machine 10 according to the above embodiment in the points described below, but is configured in the same manner as the gaming machine 10 according to the above embodiment in other respects. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the gaming machine according to the present modification, when a series of continuous hitting operations are performed on the operation means (operation button 37), the specific effect execution means (effect control unit 210) operates. The operation performed after one operation on the means is performed until a predetermined operation reaction time interval (for example, 167 ms) elapses is invalidated. For this reason, the continuous striking operation is more disadvantageous than the long press operation as compared with the case of the above embodiment. In the example of FIG. 26, all the even-numbered touch operations are invalid.

<Modification 2>
Next, the gaming machine according to the second modification will be described with reference to FIG. 27.
The gaming machine according to the present modification is different from the gaming machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the gaming machine according to the above modification 1 in the points described below, but in other respects, the above-described embodiment. It is configured in the same manner as the game machine 10 according to the form or the game machine according to the modification 1.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the gaming machine according to the present modification, when a series of long press operations are performed on the operation means (operation button 37), the specific effect execution means (effect control unit 210) is used. The operation input is accepted at the timing when the long press operation is started, and thereafter, the operation input is accepted every time a predetermined unit time (for example, 250 ms) elapses. That is, in the case of this modification, the above-mentioned waiting time does not exist.
Therefore, as compared with the case of the above embodiment, the long press operation is more advantageous than the continuous striking operation.

<Modification example 3>
Next, the gaming machine according to the third modification will be described with reference to FIG. 28.
The gaming machine according to the present modification is different from the gaming machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the gaming machine according to the above modification 1 in the points described below, but in other respects, the above-described embodiment. It is configured in the same manner as the game machine 10 according to the form or the game machine according to the modification 1.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine according to the present modification, when a series of long press operations are performed on the operation means (operation button 37), the specific effect execution means (effect control unit 210) is used. The operation input is accepted at the timing when the long press operation is started, the operation input is accepted even at the timing when the predetermined waiting time elapses after the long press operation is started, and thereafter, the operation input is input every time the predetermined unit time elapses. Accept.
That is, in the case of this modification, there is a waiting time as in the above-described embodiment, but the operation input is accepted at the timing when the long-press operation is started, as in the above-mentioned modification 2.
Therefore, the long press operation is more advantageous than the continuous striking operation as compared with the case of the above embodiment.

<Modification example 4>
Next, the gaming machine according to the modified example 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 29.
The gaming machine according to the present modification is different from the gaming machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the gaming machine according to any of the modifications 1 to 3 in the points described below, but in other respects. It is configured in the same manner as the game machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the game machine according to any one of the first to third modifications.

In the above, an example in which the number of repeated hit operations (touch operations) that triggers a specific lottery (predetermined number of times) and the number of operation inputs by a long press operation that triggers a specific lottery (predetermined number) are equal to each other. However, in this modified example, the number of repeated hit operations that triggers the specific lottery is smaller than the number of operation inputs by the long press operation that triggers the specific lottery.
That is, the number of operation inputs by the long press operation that triggers the specific lottery is, for example, 5 times as described above, whereas the number of repeated hit operations (touch operations) that triggers the specific lottery is As shown in FIG. 29, it is, for example, four times. Therefore, the continuous striking operation is more advantageous than the above case.

<Modification 5>
Next, the gaming machine according to the modified example 5 will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming machine according to the present modification is different from the gaming machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the gaming machine according to any of the modifications 1 to 3 in the points described below, but in other respects. It is configured in the same manner as the game machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the game machine according to any one of the first to third modifications.

In the above, an example in which the number of repeated hit operations (touch operations) that triggers a specific lottery (predetermined number of times) and the number of operation inputs by a long press operation that triggers a specific lottery (predetermined number) are equal to each other. However, in this modified example, the number of operation inputs by the long press operation that triggers the specific lottery is smaller than the number of continuous hit operations that trigger the specific lottery.
That is, the number of repeated hit operations (touch operations) that triggers the specific lottery is, for example, 5 as described above, whereas the number of operation inputs by the long press operation that triggers the specific lottery is, for example, 5 times. As shown in FIG. 30, for example, it is 4 times. Therefore, the long press operation is advantageous as compared with the above case.

<Modification 6>
Next, the gaming machine according to the modified example 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 31.
The game machine according to the present modification is different from the game machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the game machine according to any of the modifications 1 to 5 in the points described below, but in other respects. It is configured in the same manner as the game machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the game machine according to any one of the first to fifth modifications.

In the above, the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the continuous hitting operation is higher than the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the long press operation. However, in this modified example, the continuous hitting operation is performed. The winning probability when the specific lottery is performed as an opportunity and the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the long press operation are set to be equal to each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the repeated hit operation and the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the long press operation are both 80/100 (80%). It has become. Therefore, as compared with the above case, the continuous striking operation is disadvantageous (the long press operation is advantageous).

<Modification 7>
Next, the gaming machine according to the modified example 7 will be described with reference to FIG. 32.
The game machine according to the present modification is different from the game machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the game machine according to any of the modifications 1 to 5 in the points described below, but in other respects. It is configured in the same manner as the game machine 10 according to the above embodiment or the game machine according to any one of the first to fifth modifications.

In the above, the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the continuous hitting operation is higher than the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the long press operation. However, in this modified example, the long press operation is performed. The winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the above is set higher than the winning probability when the specific lottery is performed triggered by the continuous hitting operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the winning probability when a specific lottery is performed triggered by a continuous hit operation is 70/100 (70%), and the winning probability when a specific lottery is performed triggered by a long press operation. Is 85/100 (85%). Therefore, as compared with the above case, the continuous striking operation is disadvantageous (the long press operation is advantageous).

In the above-described embodiments and modifications, an example in which the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example, and the gaming machine is a slot machine (rotary cylinder type gaming machine). You may.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, when the number of times of accepting the operation input by the continuous hitting operation is 2 or more, or the number of times of accepting the operation input by the series of long press operations is 2 or more. Although the example in which the specific lottery is performed is described in the case of the above, the present invention is not limited to this example.
That is, a specific lottery may be performed each time an operation input is received by a continuous hit operation or every time an operation input is received by a series of long press operations.

Further, when an operation in which a continuous hit operation and a long press operation are mixed is performed during the operation valid period, the number of times the operation input is accepted may be the sum of the operation input by the continuous hit operation and the operation input by the long press operation. However, if the long press operation is started before the operation input reaches a predetermined number of times after the continuous hit operation is started, the operation input after the start of the long press operation may be counted. If the continuous striking operation is started before the operation input reaches a predetermined number of times after the long press operation is started, the operation input after the start of the continuous striking operation may be counted.

Further, in the above, an example in which a specific effect is executed when a specific lottery is won has been described, but a predetermined number of repeated hit operations are accepted, or a predetermined number of operation inputs are accepted during a series of long press operations. As a result, a specific effect may be executed (without performing a specific lottery).
More specifically, by accepting a predetermined number of repeated hit operations under a predetermined condition such as during the above-mentioned division mode, or by accepting a predetermined number of operation inputs during a series of long press operations (a specific lottery is performed). A specific effect may be performed (without).

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the specific effect executed based on accepting the continuous hit operation and the specific effect executed based on accepting the long press operation are common effects. However, the specific effect executed based on accepting the repeated hit operation and the specific effect executed based on accepting the long press operation may be different from each other. More specifically, the specific effect executed based on accepting the continuous hit operation is larger than the specific effect executed based on accepting the long press operation (Shachihoko image 71 is larger). , The number of shachihoko images 71 is larger, etc.).
Alternatively, the specific effect executed when a continuous hit operation satisfying a specific condition is accepted may be different from the specific effect executed based on accepting the long press operation. For example, under the control of the effect control unit 210, the operation button 37 is made to blink in synchronization with the operation reaction time interval, and the timing according to the blinking (for example, the timing of a time difference within 10 ms before and after each blinking timing). The repeated hitting operation performed a predetermined number of times in) can be regarded as a "continuous hitting operation satisfying a specific condition". As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a failure due to the operation button 37 being repeatedly hit unnecessarily.

The present embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A game machine capable of executing a symbol variation game.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect in at least a part of the case where a predetermined number of repeated hit operations or a long press operation over a predetermined number of unit times are accepted for the operation means.
With
When a series of continuous striking operations are performed on the operating means
The specific effect executing means is configured to be able to accept one or less operations per predetermined operation reaction time interval.
A gaming machine in which the predetermined operation reaction time interval is shorter than the unit time.
(2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the specific effect executing means accepts the continuous hitting operation or the long pressing operation during a common operation valid period.
(3) The specific effect executed based on accepting the repeated hit operation and the specific effect executed based on accepting the long press operation are common to each other (1) or (1) or ( The gaming machine described in 2).
(4) The specific effect is an effect related to the game or the degree of expectation for the effect.
From (1), the gaming machine further includes a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect notifying that each repeated hit operation with respect to the operation means has been received or a long press operation over each unit time has been received. The gaming machine according to any one of (3).
(5) When a series of long-press operations is performed, the specific effect executing means receives an operation input at a timing when a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the series of long-press operations, and thereafter, the unit. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), which accepts an operation input each time the time elapses.
(6) When a series of continuous striking operations are performed on the operating means
When the specific effect executing means is operated once or a plurality of times from the time when one operation is performed on the operation means until the predetermined operation reaction time interval elapses, the one or more operations are performed. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), which accepts one operation as one operation.
(7) When a series of continuous striking operations are performed on the operating means
The specific effect executing means invalidates any operation performed from the performance of one operation on the operating means to the elapse of a predetermined operation reaction time interval (1) to (5). The game machine described in.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 20 Front frame 22 Movable decorative body 21 Hing mechanism 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame 33 Speaker 34 Left right frame 35 Lighting device 37 Operation button 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d Cursor button 38e Ball lending button 38f Return button 39 Ball pulling mechanism 41 Hold display 45 The change hold display 46 Pedestal image 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Grand prize Mouth 56 Large winning opening 57 1st starting opening 59 2nd starting opening 61 Ordinary electric accessory 63 Operating gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory 67 Ordinary winning opening 67a Ordinary winning opening 67b Ordinary winning opening 69 Out opening 71 Shachihoko Image 72 Flame image 73 Smoke image 80 Effect display device 81 Partition image 83 Effect symbol variation area 85 Game information display area 90 Symbol display device 91 1st special symbol display device 92 2nd special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 100 Main control Board 101 CPU
102 RAM
103 ROM
110 Information transmission unit 115 Solenoid hold control unit 116 Solenoid hold control unit 130 Solenoid lottery control unit 131 Win / fail lottery unit 132 Solenoid selection unit 140 Game state control unit 141 Probability change control unit 142 Change / short control unit 145 Hit control unit 150 Symbol display control unit 151 1st special symbol display control unit 152 2nd special symbol display control unit 153 Normal symbol display control unit 160 Fluctuation pattern imparting unit 170 Normal symbol lottery control unit 171 Open lottery unit 172 Solenoid selection unit 180 Control unit 190 Special electric service control unit 200 Sub control board 210 Production control unit SOL1 Solenoid coil SOL2 Solenoid coil SOL4 Solenoid coil SW1 Count switch SW2 Count switch SW4 Count switch SW5 Count switch SW6 Count switch SW7 Count switch SW8 Count switch SW9 Out port switch R1 1st area R2 2nd area R3 3rd area R4 4th area G1 to G9 screen

Claims (2)

It is a game machine that can execute a design variation game,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect regardless of whether a continuous hit operation is accepted or a long press operation is accepted for the operation means.
With
The specific effect is an effect related to the winning expectation of the symbol variation game.
The specific effect executing means is
When a long press operation is performed on the operation means, an operation input is accepted every time a unit time elapses.
When a continuous striking operation is performed on the operating means, and when one operation is performed from the reception of one operation on the operating means to the elapse of a predetermined operation reaction time interval, the specific operation is specified. The effect executing means accepts the one operation as one operation performed when the operation reaction time interval elapses from the time when the previous operation is received, or in that case, one operation with respect to the operation means. When a plurality of operations are performed from the reception of the operation to the elapse of the predetermined operation reaction time interval, the specific effect executing means performs the first operation among the plurality of operations in the previous operation. A gaming machine that accepts an operation as one operation performed when the operation reaction time interval elapses from the time when the operation is accepted. The probability of winning the specific effect when the long press operation satisfies the first condition is different from the probability of winning the specific effect when the continuous hitting operation satisfies the second condition. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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