JP5357939B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that presents a predetermined performance to a player who has not completed a series of operations, while fully ensuring the awareness of participation in a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: an operation instruction means for executing an operation instruction for prompting a player to perform a series of operations; an operation determination means for determining an operation received by an operation reception means; and a performance means for executing a predetermined performance when the operation determination means determines that all the series of operations have been received within a first period. The performance means further executes a predetermined performance when the operation determination means determines that the first one of the series of operations has been received within a second period before the first period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that prompts a player to perform an operation.

  Conventionally, in order to increase a feeling of participation in a game, a series of button operations (for example, an operation of pressing a button 10 times or more) is performed to the player, and the player can perform this series of operations within a button operable time. There was a pachinko machine that executed a predetermined effect when the button operation was completed. For example, in Non-Patent Document 1, the player performs an effect that prompts the player to perform a series of button operations (for example, ten or more consecutive stroke operations), and the player operates the series of button operations within the button operation time. A pachinko gaming machine that displays a predetermined effect image (“crisis avoidance”) upon completion of is disclosed.

"Pachinko victory guide", Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., issued on January 16, 2011, January 16, 2011, page 6, CR Garo RED REQUIEM

  In the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above, if the player does not complete the series of button operations within the button operable time, the predetermined effect is not executed. Here, the player who has performed the series of button operations halfway within the button operable time but has not completed the operation has a desire to see the predetermined effect. For this reason, it is considered that the predetermined effect should be executed for this player. However, as described above, the player is requested to perform a series of button operations for the purpose of increasing the sense of participation in the game, so the predetermined performance is uniformly applied to the player who has performed the button operation only halfway. Doing so would be against this goal.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a predetermined performance even for a player who has not completed a series of operations while sufficiently securing a sense of participation in the game. is there.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, descriptive words, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention in any way. Absent.

  An operation receiving means (57) for accepting a player's operation, an operation instruction means (406, 21) for executing an operation instruction (69) for prompting the player to perform a series of operations, and the operation receiving means. When the operation determination means (408) for determining the operation received in step S4 and the operation determination means determine that all of the series of operations have been received within the first period (operation possible period X), a predetermined effect Effect means (407, 21, 55, 23, 56, 22), and the effect means further includes a second period before the end of the first period in the first operation of the series of operations. When it is determined by the operation determination means that it has been received within (period Y), the predetermined effect is executed.

  In addition, a lottery means (104) for performing a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) is provided, and the predetermined effect is an effect (notice effect or the like) that makes a player expect that the predetermined lottery has been won, When the operation determining means determines that the first operation is received within the second period, the effect means is a highly reliable effect that the predetermined effect has won the predetermined lottery. As a condition, the predetermined effect may be executed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform a predetermined | prescribed effect also with respect to the player who was not able to complete a series of operation, ensuring sufficient participation feeling in a game can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention Partial plan view of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of conditions under which a notice effect is executed in the gaming machine 1. The figure for demonstrating the example of the notification effect performed in the gaming machine 1 The flowchart which shows an example of the main control process performed by the main control part 100 The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 An example of a detailed flowchart of the notice effect processing in step S107 of FIG. Functional configuration diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating the modification of this embodiment

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, schematic structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins a prize, for example. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side, and is detachably attached to the game board 2. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the game area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 3) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the game area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 21 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 21 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item An effect is displayed, or a hold image indicating the number of hold times of special symbol lottery is displayed. The image display unit 21 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Further, a movable accessory 22 and a board lamp 23 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 22 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the player's operation. Further, the board lamp 23 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail (not shown), a windmill (not shown), and the like that change the direction in which the game ball falls downward. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, a first starting port 25a, a second starting port 25b, a gate 27, a big winning port 28, and a normal winning port 29 are arranged on the game board 2. It is installed. Further, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 24 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game holes launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start opening 25a and the second start opening 25b each receive a prize when a game ball enters, and a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) is started. The first start opening 25a is a winning opening relating to winning of a game ball that activates a special electric accessory (large winning opening 28) and / or a special symbol display (display 3). The second starting port 25b is a winning port related to winning a game ball that activates the special electric accessory (large winning port 28) and / or the special symbol display (display unit 3). . When the game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 26 described below) starts.

  The 2nd starting opening 25b is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting opening 25a, and is provided with the electric tulip 26 near the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 26 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 26 is in a state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 25b because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 26 is configured such that when the pair of blade portions are opened to the left and right, the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b increases, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 25b. Has been. When the electric tulip 26 wins the normal symbol lottery executed by the game ball passing through the gate 27, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds or 1.80 seconds), and the specified number of times. Open and close (for example, once or three times).

  The special winning opening 28 is located below the second start opening 25b and opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The special winning opening 28 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the big winning opening 28 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of nine game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Note that the lottery does not start at the normal winning opening 29 even if a game ball wins.

  In addition, a display 3 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery, the number of these lotteries held, and the game status. Yes.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, if one game ball is won in the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, four prize balls are awarded, and if one game ball is won in the big prize port 28, thirteen prize balls are given in the normal prize slot 29. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 includes a handle 51, a lever 52, a stop button 53, a take-out button 54, a speaker 55, a frame lamp 56, an effect button 57, an effect key 58, a dish 59, a lock part 43, and the like. Is provided.

  When the player touches the handle 51 and performs an operation of rotating the lever 52 clockwise, the launching device 211 (at 100 hits per minute) with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 3) electrically fires a game ball. The tray 59 (see FIG. 2) is provided so as to protrude forward of the gaming machine 1, and temporarily stores game balls to be supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize ball is paid out to the plate 59. Then, the game balls stored in the tray 59 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 52.

  The stop button 53 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 51, and even when the player touches the handle 51 and rotates the lever 52 clockwise, the game ball is fired by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 54 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 59 is provided. When the player presses the game ball, the game ball stored on the tray 59 is dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 55 and the frame lamp 56 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 55 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. Further, the frame lamp 56 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing, a difference in emission color, or the like.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are provided for the player to input an effect or the like. The effect button 57 is provided on the upper side of the dish 59 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The effect key 58 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 59 adjacent to the effect button 57. The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect or the like. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 57 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 21 by operating the four direction keys. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the plate 59 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 3) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a launch control unit 200 that controls a launch device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout that includes a payout control unit 300 that controls award ball payout. A control board, an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for comprehensively controlling effects, an image control board configured with an image sound control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various lamps (frame lamps) 56, a lamp control board on which a lamp control unit 600 for controlling effects by the panel lamp 23) and the movable accessory 22 is provided. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 3, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 manages the number of special symbol lottery hold times and the number of normal symbol lottery hold times when the game ball passes through the gate 27, and the production control unit 400 stores data related to these hold times. Send to.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times) in which the big prize opening 28 protrudes and is opened until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or 9 game balls are won) is satisfied. Control) to repeat. In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  When a game ball wins in the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out the number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  The main control unit 100 controls the launching device 211 that launches the game ball via the launch control unit 200. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits a signal permitting the operation of the launching device 211 to launch a game ball to the launch control unit 200 via the payout control unit 300 based on a predetermined condition.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. The unit 115, the normal winning opening switch 116, and the display 3 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 25 a and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 25b and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 28 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 29 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  Further, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball to the first starting port 25a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first special symbol lottery) on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball to the second starting port 25b (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second special symbol lottery) on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the number of suspensions of the first special symbol lottery on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the second special symbol lottery hold count on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 27 on the display 3. The main control unit 100 displays the number of normal symbol drawing suspensions on the display 3.

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the position of the lever 52 is in the neutral position, the lever 52 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 such that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 52 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 53 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, the effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 57 and the effect key 58, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 57 and the effect key 58 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 410 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 57 or the effect key 58 is pressed down by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. The RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 21 and the sound output from the speaker 55 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, an image of a decorative symbol for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, an image for executing a notice effect for the player, and a special symbol for the player. Image data for displaying a hold image indicating that the lottery is put on hold, various background images, and the like on the image display unit 21 is stored. The ROM 502 stores various types of acoustic data such as music and audio to be output from the speaker 55 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 21 or independently of the displayed image. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. Then, CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, notice effect image display, hold image display, and the like using the read image data, and a command sent from effect control unit 400 Various effect displays corresponding to Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 21. Further, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 55.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 and the operation of the movable accessory 22. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  Based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400, the lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56, the emission color, and the like, and controls the operation of the movable accessory 22. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data for the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 in accordance with the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ing. The CPU 601 of the lamp control unit 600 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 22 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, characteristic operations according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining conditions for executing the notice effect in the gaming machine 1.

  First, the gaming machine 1 starts a series of operations (operations in which the effect button 57 is continuously pressed 10 times, as shown in FIG. 4 (1), when the decorative symbol variation effect scheduled to be executed for the notice effect is started. ) Is displayed on the image display unit 21 to prompt the player. As shown in FIG. 4 (1), the operation instruction image 69 is a character image of “Please hit 10 times !!”, an image imitating the effect button 57, and a period during which this series of operations can be performed (hereinafter referred to as the operation instruction image 69). And an indicator image 70 representing the operable period X). The indicator image 70 has a bar shape in which the longitudinal direction is arranged in the left-right direction. When the operation instruction image 69 is displayed, the indicator image 70 is gray in color, and thereafter changes from the left side to red as time passes, Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 (2) to (4), the whole is red. Thus, by changing the color of the indicator image 70, the player can visually recognize the operable period X and the remaining time of the operable period X. Note that the display of the operation instruction image 69 is terminated when the entire indicator image 70 changes to red.

  Here, the decorative symbol variation effect is an effect in which a plurality of decorative symbols imitating numbers and the like are variably displayed and then stopped, and the special symbol lottery result is notified with various effects. In FIG. 4, a state in which three (three columns) decorative symbols are variably displayed is represented by arrows. The notice effect is an effect that is generally performed at the beginning of the decorative symbol variation effect and is an effect that causes the player to expect that a special symbol lottery has been won.

  FIG. 4 (2) shows a case where the player has completed an operation (a series of operations) of continuously pressing the effect button 57 ten times during the period of the operable period X described with reference to FIG. 4 (1). ing. Here, in FIGS. 4 (2) to 4 (4), the white arrow indicates the time when the player presses the effect button 57. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the player completes the operation of continuously pressing the effect button 57 ten times during the operable period X, the gaming machine 1 executes the scheduled notice effect. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a notice effect executed in the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 displays an image of the notice effect “Gekiatsu!” Shown in FIG. 5 (1) as a notice effect with high reliability, and the notice shown in FIG. 5 (2) as a notice effect with medium reliability. An image of the effect “Atsui ?!” is displayed, and an image of the notice effect “...” Shown in FIG. Here, the reliability indicates the possibility of a big hit actually when an effect (a notice effect in the present embodiment) that is expected to be a big win in the special symbol lottery is executed. If a performance with a high level is executed, there is a high possibility that it is actually a big hit, and if a production with low reliability is executed, the possibility that it is a big hit is low.

  FIG. 4 (3) shows a case where the player has not completed the operation (a series of operations) in which the player continuously presses the effect button 57 ten times during the operable period X described with reference to FIG. 4 (1). Is shown. As shown in FIG. 4 (3), if the player does not complete the operation of continuously pressing the effect button 57 ten times during the operable period X, the gaming machine 1 basically uses the scheduled notice effect. Do not run as. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (3), the gaming machine 1 does not complete the operation of continuously pressing the effect button 57 only 10 times during the operable period X, and does not complete the operation 10 times. If the first pressing operation of the ten consecutive pressing operations is not performed during the period Y before the end of the operable period X, the scheduled notice effect is not executed.

  FIG. 4 (4) shows a case where the player has not completed an operation (a series of operations) in which the player continuously presses the effect button 57 ten times during the operable period X described with reference to FIG. 4 (1). Even so, exceptionally, the case where the scheduled notice effect is executed is shown. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (4), in the gaming machine 1, the operation button X was continuously pressed 10 times while the effect button 57 was pressed only twice during the operable period X. When the first pressing operation of the ten consecutive pressing operations is performed during the period Y before the end of the operable period X, the notification effect is displayed only when the reliability of the scheduled notification effect is high. Run. That is, when the notice effect shown in FIG. 5 (1) is scheduled, the notice effect is executed, and when the notice effect shown in FIGS. 5 (2) and (3) is scheduled, the notice effect is executed. do not do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation effect, the player performs an effect that prompts the player to perform a series of operations within the operable period X, and the player performs a series of operations within the operable period X. Is completed, if the player does not complete a series of operations within the operable period X, in principle, the notification effect is not executed. Further, even if the player does not complete a series of operations within the operable period X, the first operation in the series of operations is performed within the period Y and is highly reliable. When the notice effect is scheduled, the notice effect is executed exceptionally.

  From this, according to the present embodiment, for a player who did not complete the series of operations even though there was sufficient time to start the series of operations before the start of the period Y, Since the desire to see the notice effect is considered low, the notice effect is not executed. On the other hand, the first operation of the series of operations is started by sliding into the period Y before the end of the operable period X. For a player who could not complete the operation (typically, a player who noticed that the operation should be performed before the end of the operable period X and started a series of operations in the period Y) Assuming that the desire to watch is high, the notice effect is executed on the condition that the reliability of the notice effect is high.

  As a result, according to the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation effect that prompts the player to perform a series of operations and executes a notice effect, the sequence of operations is performed while sufficiently securing the player's feeling of participation in the game. A player who has not been able to complete but desires to see a notice effect can fulfill the desire by executing the notice effect under a predetermined condition. In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the predetermined condition is a highly reliable (hot) notice effect, only a highly reliable notice effect that increases the player's expectation of jackpot is executed. The As a result, the player's expectation for jackpot is not raised so much, and the high-reliability notice effect is not executed, so the frequency of the notice effect can be effectively controlled exceptionally, and the player's A decrease in the feeling of participation can be effectively suppressed.

  Below, the process which the pachinko game machine 1 performs in order to implement | achieve control which performs the above-mentioned operation | movement is demonstrated.

[Main control processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing performed by the main control unit 100. Below, with reference to FIG. 6, the main control process performed in the main control part 100 is demonstrated. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, determining the special symbol lottery result). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, whether it is a normal jackpot or a jackpot with certainty) when a special symbol lottery is won. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol displayed on the display 3. The variation time of the special symbol displayed on the display 3 is equal to the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect performed by the image display unit 21 during the variation of the special symbol. In the random number update process of step S1, the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each lottery is performed in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and each random number is acquired. Then, a special symbol process in step S4 and a normal symbol in step S5 described later. Used in processing. Note that the counter that performs the process of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the set maximum random number (for example, 299 for jackpot random numbers).

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch process. Specifically, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch). At the time when a game ball detection signal is output from 111b), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbol lotteries is less than the upper limit. If the CPU 101 determines that the value is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 101 obtains a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for special symbol lottery in step S4.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch process. Specifically, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when the game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery is Judge whether it is less than the upper limit. When the CPU 101 determines that the value is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 101 acquires a random number used for the normal symbol processing in step S5.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing. Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot random number acquired in step S2 matches the winning value stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 determines that the special symbol lottery has been won (that is, the jackpot) and does not match. If it is determined, the jackpot determination is performed by determining that the special symbol lottery has been lost. If the CPU 101 determines that the special symbol lottery has been won, the type of jackpot is determined based on which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number obtained at the same time as the jackpot random number in step S2. To decide. If the CPU 101 determines that the special symbol lottery has been lost, whether or not to perform the reach effect based on whether or not the reach random number acquired at the same time as the jackpot random number matches the predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 in step S2. To decide. In addition, when determining that the special symbol lottery is won, the main control unit 100 always determines that the reach effect is performed. In addition, the CPU 101 changes the variation time (variation of the special symbol displayed on the display 3 based on which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 the variation pattern random number acquired simultaneously with the jackpot random number in step S2. Pattern: It may be said that the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect is determined.

  Then, the CPU 101 generates a variable effect start command including various information determined as described above (hereinafter referred to as setting information) and sets it in the RAM 103, and at the same time, the display 3 starts variable display of special symbols. Let The variation effect start command is a command for instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation effect by the image display unit 21 or the like. Further, the CPU 101 sets a change effect stop command for instructing the end of the decorative design change effect by the image display unit 21 or the like in the RAM 103 when the change time of the special symbol determined as described above has elapsed, The display of the special symbol on the display 3 is terminated and the stop symbol is displayed. When the main control unit 100 determines that the special symbol lottery has been won, the main control unit 100 generates a jackpot game effect start command and sets it in the RAM 103. The jackpot game effect start command is a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game effect by the image display unit 21 or the like.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102, and after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the display unit 3. The normal symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  Next, in step S6, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process. Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when a big hit is made), the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to open / close the predetermined winning opening 28. The operation is performed, and various commands related to the jackpot game effect are set in the RAM 103. By this process, the jackpot game is advanced, and the player acquires a large amount of prize balls. In addition, the main control unit 100 generates an ending command for instructing execution of an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game in the jackpot game effect and sets it in the RAM 103.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing. Specifically, the CPU 101 operates the electric tulip 26 when the normal symbol displayed on the display device 3 by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a winning symbol. When the electric tulip 26 is operated, a game ball can be won at the second start port 25b, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 25b, the second special symbol lottery is performed. .

  Next, in step S8, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing. Specifically, the CPU 101 manages the number of winning game balls based on information from the payout control unit 300, and also issues a command for instructing the payout control unit 300 to pay out a winning ball according to the win. Set in the RAM 103.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 sends various commands set in the RAM 103 and information necessary for production in the special symbol process in step S4, the big prize opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, etc. 400 or an output process of outputting to the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 7, the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 7 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 7 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402. Further, in the following description, contents not directly related to the present invention are omitted.

  First, in step S101, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the variable effect start command set in the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 6 has been received. If the determination in step S101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S102, the CPU 401 analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S101. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S <b> 103, the CPU 401 executes an effect pattern determination process for determining a decorative symbol variation effect pattern based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command analyzed in step S <b> 102. This will be specifically described below. The setting information included in the variation production start command includes information indicating the execution time of the decorative symbol variation production (variation pattern: it may be called the variation time of the special symbol), whether it was a big hit or lost in the special symbol lottery The information to show, the information which shows the kind in the case of jackpot, and the information of whether to perform reach production are included. In step S103, the CPU 401 selects one effect pattern as an effect pattern to be executed by lottery from among a plurality of effect patterns that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information included in the change effect start command. Note that the plurality of effect patterns described above are stored in the ROM 402 in advance. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start the decorative design variation effect of the effect pattern determined in step S104. As a result, the decorative symbol variation effect using the image display unit 21 and the speaker 55 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  On the other hand, in step S105, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variable effect stop command set in the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 6 has been received. If the determination in step S105 is YES, the process proceeds to step S106, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, the CPU 401 ends the decorative symbol variation effect started in the process of step S105. As a result, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that notifies the special symbol lottery result together with the effect is displayed by the image display unit 21. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, the CPU 401 executes a notice effect process. FIG. 8 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the notice effect processing in step S107 of FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 8, the notice effect processing in step S107 of FIG. 7 will be described.

  First, in step S1071, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the operation instruction image 69 described with reference to FIG. 4 is being displayed in the decorative symbol variation effect. In other words, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is during the operable period X described with reference to FIG. Specifically, the CPU 401 is in the process of executing the decorative symbol variation effect, and a preliminary announcement effect is scheduled in this decorative symbol variation effect. Therefore, the operation instruction image 69 described with reference to FIG. 21 is determined. If the determination in step S1071 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1072, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1080.

  In step S <b> 1072, the CPU 401 determines based on the signal from the effect button 57 whether the effect button 57 has been pressed by the player. If the determination in step S1072 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1073, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1074.

  In step S1073, the CPU 401 updates the value of N indicating the number of pressing operations of the effect button 57 stored in the RAM 403 to a value increased by one. By executing the processing of steps S1072 and S1073, the number of times that the effect button 57 is pressed during the operable period X is counted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1074.

  In step S <b> 1074, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the value of N stored in the RAM 403 has become 10. If the determination in step S1074 is YES, the process moves to step S1075. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S1076.

  In step S <b> 1075, the CPU 401 determines execution of the scheduled notice effect. That is, when the CPU 401 determines that a series of operations of pressing the effect button 57 ten times within the operable period X is completed (in the case of YES in step S1074), the CPU 401 determines execution of the scheduled notice effect. To do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1076.

  In step S1076, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is during the period Y described with reference to FIGS. 4 (3) and 4 (4). If the determination in step S1076 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1077, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1080.

  In step S <b> 1077, the CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a first pressing operation in a series of operations by the player who presses the effect button 57 ten times. Specifically, when the CPU 401 counts the number of times that the effect button 57 is pressed in step S1073, the CPU 401 stores the number of the pressing operations to be counted in the RAM 403, and stores this memory. The determination in step S1077 is performed using the information. By the processing in steps S1076 and S1077, it is determined in the period Y whether the first operation in the series of operations by the player has been performed. If the determination in step S1077 is YES, the process moves to step S1078. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S1080.

  In step S <b> 1078, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notice effect that is scheduled for the decorative symbol variation being executed is a highly reliable notice effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the scheduled notice effect is a highly reliable effect described with reference to FIG. If the determination in step S1078 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1079, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1080.

  In step S1079, the CPU 401 determines execution of the scheduled notice effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1080.

  In step S1080, the CPU 401 determines whether execution of the notice effect is determined in at least one of steps S1075 and S1079. If the determination in step S1080 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1081, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step 108 in FIG.

  In step S1081, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the scheduled notice effect. Thus, a notice effect is executed using the image display unit 21 and the speaker 55 (see FIG. 5). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1082.

  In step S <b> 1082, the CPU 401 resets the value of N stored in the RAM 403 to 0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 108 in FIG.

  Thus, the notice effect processing in step S107 in FIG. 7 ends, and the process proceeds to step S108 in FIG.

  In step S108, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the jackpot game effect start command set in the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 6 has been received. If the determination in step S108 is YES, the process proceeds to step S109, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S109, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start a jackpot game effect. As a result, the big hit game effect is started by the image display unit 21, the main body speaker 55, the various lamps 23, and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 6 has been received. If the determination in step S110 is yes, the process proceeds to step S111. If the determination is no, the process returns to step S101.

  In step S <b> 111, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute an ending effect for notifying that the jackpot game is over. As a result, an ending effect by the image display unit 21, the main body speaker 55, the various lamps 23, and the like is started. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101.

[Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 9 is a functional configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described in association with each process (each step) described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 functionally includes a lottery means 104, a big prize opening control means 105, and a command transmission means 106. On the other hand, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 functionally includes command receiving means 404, effect determining means 405, operation instruction image display control means 406, effect image display control means 407, and operation determination means 408. ing. In FIG. 9, functional components that are less relevant to the present invention are omitted, and in the following description, descriptions of contents that are less relevant to the present invention are omitted in principle.

  The CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 functions as the lottery means 104, the big prize opening control means 105, and the command transmission means 106 by executing the program stored in the ROM 102 using the RAM 103 as a work area. Further, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 executes the program stored in the ROM 402 by using the RAM 403 as a work area, so that the command receiving means 404, the effect determining means 405, and the operation instruction image display control means 406 are executed. And function image display control means 407 and operation determination means 408.

  The lottery means 104 generates a variable effect start command including setting information indicating whether or not a lottery is won in the lottery by executing a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the start opening switch 111a or 111b, A change production stop command is generated. Further, if the lottery means 104 is won by the special symbol lottery, the lottery means 104 notifies the big prize opening control means 105 to that effect, and also generates a jackpot game effect start command (steps S1, S2, S4 in FIG. 6). ).

  When the lottery means 104 is notified by the lottery means 104 that the special symbol lottery has been won, the special prize opening control means 105 controls the special prize opening opening / closing unit 115 to cause the special prize opening 28 to perform a predetermined opening operation. The winning of the game ball to the winning opening 28 is detected by the big winning opening switch 114. As a result, a jackpot game that allows the player to win a large amount of prize balls is executed. Further, when the opening operation of the above-described special winning opening 28 ends and the jackpot game ends, the special winning opening control means 105 generates an ending command instructing execution of the ending effect (step S6 in FIG. 6).

  When the lottery means 104 generates a variation effect start command, a variation effect stop command, or a jackpot game effect start command, the command transmission means 106 transmits the command to the command reception means 404 of the CPU 401. Further, when the ending command is generated by the special winning opening control unit 105, the command transmission unit 106 transmits the command to the command reception unit 404 of the CPU 401 (step S9 in FIG. 6).

  The command receiving unit 404 receives various commands from the command transmitting unit 106 (steps S101, S105, S108, and S110 in FIG. 8).

  The effect determining unit 405 determines the contents of the effect based on various commands received by the command receiving unit 404. In response to this, the effect image display control means 407 and the operation instruction image display control means 406 execute the effect using the image display unit 21 and the like.

  Specifically, when the command receiving unit 404 receives the variation effect start command, the effect determination unit 405 determines the decoration symbol variation effect to be executed based on the setting information included in the command, and displays the effect image display. The control means 407 is notified (step S103 in FIG. 7). In response to this, the effect image display control means 407 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 (see FIG. 3) to display the image display unit 21, the speaker 55, the lamps 23 and 56, and the movable accessory. 22 starts the decorative symbol variation effect (step S104 in FIG. 7).

  In addition, when the command receiving unit 404 receives the variation effect stop command, the effect determining unit 405 notifies the effect image display control unit 407 of the stop of the decorative symbol variation effect being executed. In response to this, the effect image display control means 407 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 (see FIG. 3) to end the decorative symbol variation effect being executed (step S106 in FIG. 7). .

  Further, when the command receiving unit 404 receives a jackpot game effect start command, the effect determining unit 405 notifies the effect image display control unit 407 of the start of the jackpot game effect. In response to this, the effect image display control means 407 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 (see FIG. 3) to display the image display unit 21, the speaker 55, the lamps 23 and 56, and the movable accessory. The jackpot game effect is started at 22 (step S109 in FIG. 7).

  In addition, when the command receiving unit 404 receives the ending command, the effect determining unit 405 notifies the effect image display control unit 407 of the execution of the ending effect of the jackpot game effect. In response to this, the effect image display control means 407 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 (see FIG. 3) to execute the ending effect and end the jackpot game effect (FIG. 7). Step S111).

  In addition, when the effect determining means 405 determines to execute the decorative symbol variation effect scheduled for the notice effect, and notifies the effect image display control means 407 to that effect (step S103 in FIG. 7), an operation instruction The image display control means 406 is similarly notified to that effect. In response to this, the operation instruction image display control unit 406 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the operation instruction image 69 described with reference to FIG. Here, the operation instruction image 69 includes an indicator image 70, and the operation instruction image display control unit 406 controls the operable period X and the period Y described with reference to FIG.

  The operation determination means 408 detects the pressing operation by the player (the player who has seen the operation instruction image 69) with the effect button 57 (steps S1072 and S1073 in FIG. 8). Then, the operation determination unit 408 uses the information on the operable period X and the period Y acquired from the operation instruction image display control unit 406 to continuously press the series of operations (the effect button 57 ten times during the operable period X. It is determined whether or not (operation) has been completed (step S1074 in FIG. 8). Further, the operation determination unit 408 uses the information of the operable period X and the period Y acquired from the operation instruction image display control unit 406 to perform the first operation (that is, the first pressing operation) in the series of operations. It is determined whether or not it was performed during the period Y (step S1077 in FIG. 8).

  When the operation determination unit 408 determines that the series of operations has been completed during the operation possible period X, the effect image display control unit 407 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 (see FIG. 3). Then, the image display unit 21 or the like is caused to execute the notice effect described with reference to FIG. 5 (step S1081 in FIG. 8). When the operation determining unit 408 determines that the first operation of the series of operations has been performed during the period Y, the effect image display control unit 407 has a highly reliable notice effect (see FIG. 5A). ) Is scheduled (YES in step S1078 in FIG. 8), the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 (see FIG. 3) are instructed to display the image display unit 21 and the like in FIG. A notice effect is executed (step S1081 in FIG. 8).

[Modification of this embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the notice effect is executed when the player performs a series of operations has been described as an example (see FIG. 4 and the like). However, the effect executed when the player performs a series of operations or the like is not limited to the notice effect, and may be a reach effect, for example. Further, for example, it may be a promotion effect executed in the jackpot game effect. The promotion effect is an effect for notifying that the type of jackpot has been upgraded (promoted), and is typically an effect for notifying that the jackpot has been promoted from 10 rounds to 15 rounds.

  Further, in the present embodiment described above, the case where the period Y is arranged immediately before the end of the operable period X is described as an example as illustrated in FIGS. 4 (3) and 4 (4). However, the period Y may be arranged before the end of the operable period X, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (4), when the first operation in the series of operations is performed in the period Y, a highly reliable notice effect is scheduled. Only when the notice effect is executed. However, for example, when the first operation in the series of operations is performed in the period Y, the notice effect may be executed regardless of the reliability of the scheduled notice effect.

  In the present embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 4, an operation instruction that prompts the player to perform a series of operations is performed by displaying an operation instruction image 69 on the image display unit 21 as an example. However, this operation instruction is not limited to this, and may be performed, for example, by sound using the speaker 55, or may be performed, for example, by display and sound.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. The numerical values and processing steps used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values and processing steps.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

[Main effects of the above embodiments]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the first operation of a series of operations is performed in the period Y before the end of the operable period X, the notice effect is exceptionally executed.
Specifically, according to the present embodiment, for a player who has started a series of operations before the start of the period Y and did not complete the series of operations despite having sufficient time. Since the desire to see the notice effect is low, the notice effect is not executed. On the other hand, the first operation of the series of operations is started by sliding into the period Y before the end of the operable period X. For a player who could not complete the operation, it is considered that there is a high desire to view the notice effect, and the notice effect is executed on the condition that the reliability of the notice effect is high.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation effect that prompts the player to perform a series of operations and executes a notice effect, the sequence of operations is performed while sufficiently securing the player's sense of participation in the game. A player who has not been able to complete but desires to see a notice effect can fulfill the desire by executing the notice effect under a predetermined condition.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the first operation in the series of operations is performed in the period Y before the end of the operable period X, the notice effect is executed only in the case of a highly reliable notice effect. To do.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, since the announcement effect that is not highly reliable and the player's expectation for the jackpot is not increased, the frequency of the announcement effect that is exceptionally executed can be effectively suppressed. It is possible to effectively suppress a decrease in the player's sense of participation in the game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 21 ... Image display part 57 ... Production | presentation button (an example of the operation reception means of this invention)
100 ... main control unit 101, 401 ... CPU
104 ... lottery means 400 ... effect control unit 406 ... operation instruction image display control means 407 ... effect image display control means 408 ... operation determination means 500 ... image sound control unit 600 ... lamp control unit

Claims (2)

Determining means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player;
Operation accepting means for accepting a player's operation;
Operation determining means for determining an operation received by the operation receiving means;
If all of a series of operations previously set in the first period is one period of continuous is determined to have been accepted by the operation determination means, based on a determination result by the determination unit, the determination result And directing means for performing the suggested suggestion ,
The presentation means, the case where the first operation is received among the series of operations before Symbol the second period before the end of the first period, all of the series of operations in the first period A gaming machine that executes the suggestion effect even if it is not determined by the operation determination means as being accepted . The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising operation instruction means for executing an operation instruction that prompts a player to perform the series of operations in the first period .

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