JP6871716B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a predetermined game, such as a pachinko gaming machine.

What is generally known as this type of gaming machine is one that performs a predetermined game, such as a pachinko gaming machine. Then, in such a gaming machine, a player's motion such as a button operation is detected, and as an effect corresponding to the player's continuous motion such as a continuous striking operation, a predetermined motion by the player is performed as in the automatic continuous striking. Was regarded as a continuous operation and executed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-92961 (paragraph 0127, etc.)

However, in the conventional gaming machine, regardless of the length of the remaining valid period of the motion detection, the predetermined motion by the player is uniformly regarded as a continuous motion, so that the production is not interesting. There was a problem that the interest of the game did not improve.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the fun of the production and the interest of the game.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that performs a predetermined game.
An operation detecting means (push sensor 124, etc.) capable of detecting an operation of pressing a button by a player (operation of a push button 120, etc.), and an operation detecting means (push sensor 124, etc.).
During the detection valid period from the establishment of the detection start condition to the elapse of the detection valid time, the operation detection means executes a continuous operation (continuous operation of the push button 120) in which the player presses the button a plurality of times. Specific effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, continuous stroke effect process, etc. in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (continuous hit operation effect as shown in FIG. 7) in response to the detection of the fact.
With a movable body (for example, a movable accessory) that can move,
After the player presses the button, the specific effect executing means considers that the continuous operation has been executed based on the long press operation (long press operation of the push button 120) that maintains the pressed state, and the specific effect execution means. The effect can be executed (SA10 to SA12, SA18, SA19 in FIG. 10).
In the long press operation , the continuous operation is executed based on the long press operation until a predetermined time less than the detection effective time (automatic continuous hit start possible period in FIG. 8) elapses after the detection start condition is satisfied. It is considered that the continuous operation is executed even if the long press operation is started after the predetermined time has elapsed (the period during which the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started in FIG. 8) after the predetermined time has elapsed (SA6Y, SA7 to SA12 in FIG. 10). Not considered (SA6N in FIG. 10),
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect when the continuous operation or the long press operation is executed until the predetermined time elapses, and after the predetermined time elapses, the specific effect execution means and the continuous operation. The specific effect can be executed only when the continuous operation is executed among the long press operations.
The specific effect is a first effect that changes a predetermined display mode according to the execution of the continuous operation, and the first effect according to the execution of the long press operation that is regarded as the execution of the continuous operation. Including a second effect of changing the predetermined display mode with different degrees of change, and the like.
The gaming machine
It is possible to perform the initial operation of the movable body when power is supplied.
It is possible to display a setting image for making settings related to the game,
Wherein during the initial operation, it does not display the setting image.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the production by considering whether or not the continuous operation is executed based on whether or not a predetermined time elapses in the detection valid period. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect execution means is
Regarding the predetermined display, the first action effect in which the action effect is performed according to the execution of the continuous operation (the action effect in which the level of the life display in the life display area 99 at the time of continuous striking by oneself in FIG. 7C is reduced) and
Regarding the predetermined display, the action effect corresponding to the predetermined operation regarded as the execution of the continuous operation is performed. The second action effect (the level of the life display in the life display area 99 at the time of automatic continuous striking in FIG. 7B). Including the action production)
The action mode of the action effect is different between the first action effect and the second action effect (as shown in FIG. 9, the action effect mode in which the level of the life display is reduced differs between the self-powered continuous hit and the automatic continuous hit).

According to such a configuration, the action mode of the action effect differs between the first action effect and the second action effect, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player can be improved. Can be done.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above
When the specific effect executing means executes the first action effect as the specific effect, the action mode of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the detection valid period (as shown in FIG. 9, repeated hits). During the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period with the shorter remaining time of the operation valid period, the effect mode (life display) of the action effect is compared with that during the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period with the longer remaining time of the continuous striking operation valid period. Level reduction mode) is different).

According to such a configuration, the action mode of the action effect is different depending on the remaining period of the detection valid period, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player can be improved. it can.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above
When the specific effect executing means executes the first action effect as the specific effect, the action scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection valid period decreases (as shown in FIG. 9). , The self-powered continuous striking high action setting period with the shorter remaining time of the continuous striking operation valid period is the level of life display in the action production compared to the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period with the longer remaining time of the continuous striking operation valid period. The amount of decrease will be large).

According to such a configuration, the action scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection valid period decreases, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player is improved. be able to.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (4) above,
When the second action effect is executed as the specific effect, the specific effect execution means has a constant action mode of the action effect regardless of the remaining time of the detection valid period (as shown in FIG. 9). For automatic repeated hits, the amount of decrease in the life display level in the action production is constant).

According to such a configuration, the variation of the specific effect is enriched, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Regarding the configurations (1) to (5), the configurations shown below may be added.
(6) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) capable of playing games.
Motion detection means (push sensor 124, etc.) that detects the player's motion (operation of push button 120, etc.) and
It is provided with an operation effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, operation effect process of FIG. 6 and the like) capable of executing an operation effect corresponding to the operation of the player detected by the operation detection means.
The motion effect means is during execution of a first motion effect (such as a continuous striking operation effect as shown in FIG. 4A) that can proceed based on the fact that the player's motion is detected a plurality of times by the motion detection means. , The specific condition is satisfied based on the motion of the player detected by the motion detection means (specification displayed as shown in FIG. 4 (A1) in the variation display determined to execute the modified operation effect. Depending on the player's operation corresponding to the attack power icon 96B (such as the detection of the player's operation), the second action effect different from the first action effect (one-shot operation effect, etc.) from the first action effect being executed. It is possible to change to (FIGS. 4 (C), 5 (B), S4 to S15 of FIG. 6 and the like).

According to such a configuration, the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect based on the player's motion, so that the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the motion effect.

(7) The gaming machine according to (6) above.
Each time the movement of the player is detected by the motion detecting means in the first motion effect, the motion effect means performs a predetermined action according to the motion (shown in FIGS. 3 and 4). Select from multiple types (such as multiple types of attack effects with different attack powers indicated by the attack power icon 96) from among multiple types (such as an attack effect in which the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 to reduce the life of the enemy character 95). Is feasible and
Among the plurality of types of the action effects, the suggestion display that can suggest the type of the action effect to be executed in advance (in the pre-display and the continuous hit mode display shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the attack effect is displayed in the suggestion display area 960. It is further provided with suggestion display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S3, S6, S7, etc. in FIG. 6) for executing suggestion display means (suggestion display, etc.) that suggests the attack power of

According to such a configuration, the type of action effect can be recognized by the player in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the action effect.

(8) The gaming machine according to (7) above.
The suggestion display means can execute the suggestion display (pre-display in FIG. 3A, etc.) corresponding to the action effect for a plurality of times in advance (S3, etc. in FIG. 6).

According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the types of the plurality of action effects in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the action effects.

(9) The gaming machine according to (7) or (8) above.
The suggestion display means can execute a specific suggestion display (display of the specific attack power icon 96B in the modified operation effect of FIG. 4 or the like) as the suggestion display.
When the specific suggestion display is executed, the motion effect means performs the motion effect according to the fact that the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means (FIG. 4 (A1), etc.). It is possible to change from the motion effect to the second motion effect (change from the continuous hit operation effect according to S4 to S15 in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1), (B), (C) to the one-shot operation effect, etc. ).

According to such a configuration, the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect according to the detection of the player's motion. It is possible to further improve the interest of.

(10) The gaming machine according to (9) above.
The suggestion display means can execute the specific suggestion display after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of execution of the first operation effect (as shown in FIG. 5 (B), according to S6 of FIG. The specific attack power icon display starts after a predetermined time from the start).

According to such a configuration, the specific suggestion display can be executed by the lapse of a period from the start of execution of the first motion effect, so that the motion effect can be performed after a predetermined period from the start of execution of the first motion effect. Since it is possible to change from the 1st motion effect to the 2nd motion effect, it becomes interesting at the time when the motion effect is changed, and the change is unexpected. Therefore, the change in the motion effect further improves the interest of the game. Can be done.

(11) The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (10) above.
After the specific condition is satisfied, the operation effect means performs a predetermined effect (an operation change preparation effect for displaying the notification image 110 of FIG. 4B as an operation change preparation display), and then performs the operation effect on the first operation. It is possible to change from the operation effect to the second operation effect (S4, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11 in FIG. 6).

According to such a configuration, the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect after the predetermined effect is executed, so that the player can be prevented from being confused by the change in the motion effect. it can.

(12) The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (11) above.
The motion effect means can execute a pattern (the modified non-operation effect of FIG. 3) for ending the motion effect without changing the motion effect from the first motion effect to the second motion effect (FIG. 6). S7).

According to such a configuration, the pattern that ends the motion effect without changing the motion effect can be executed, so that when the motion effect is executed, the motion effect is performed until the end of the execution period of the motion effect. It is possible to have expectations for the possibility of making changes.

(13) The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (12) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
If the motion detecting means continuously detects one motion of the player before the detection valid period, the invalid means for invalidating the detection of the motion is further provided (detection of the player motion). 1st modification).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined production.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (12) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
When one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detecting means during the detection valid period, whether or not to detect whether or not the motion of the player is continuously performed a plurality of times. Further provided with settable setting means (second modification relating to detection of player movement).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player is performing a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and to prevent the player's interest in the game from being lowered. can do.

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (12) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
When one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detecting means during the detection valid period, it is assumed that a plurality of player motions are continuously detected at different intervals depending on the situation (. A third modification regarding the detection of the player's movement).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform an operation effect according to the situation.

(16) The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (12) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
Further provided with a determination means for determining whether or not the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means when the fluctuation display is not in progress.
The determination means does not determine that the player's movements are continuously performed a plurality of times even when one of the player's movements is continuously performed (player). Fourth modification regarding motion detection).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the detection of an unintended operation from being performed.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 which shows the example of the change-free operation effect as a 1st operation effect. It is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 which shows the example of the operation effect with change as the 2nd operation effect. It is a timing chart which compares and shows the production contents of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change. It is a flowchart which shows operation effect processing. It is a display screen view of the effect display device which shows the specific continuous hit effect example. It is a timing chart which shows the operation effect control timing about self-powered continuous hit and automatic continuous hit in a specific continuous hit effect. It is a figure which shows the action setting table of the specific continuous hitting effect. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous hitting effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the menu display processing in a modification. It is a figure which shows the display operation example such as a menu screen in a modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, by driving a gaming ball as a gaming medium into the gaming area 7, a predetermined game as described below is performed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame and a gaming frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 that is openable and closable in the gaming frame.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3, a hitting ball operation handle 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a hitting ball launching device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 in response to an operation of the hitting ball operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

A push button 120 is provided as an operating means on the member forming the ball striking plate (upper plate) 3. The operation action of the player with respect to the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2). As an operating means, a stick controller is provided so that the player can perform a direction instruction operation. The stick controller is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. Then, in the reach effect, the advance notice effect, and the like, an effect that changes the effect content may be executed according to the operation of these operating means. Further, in a predetermined case such as when the player is not playing a game, a menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 to enable various settings, and the volume and the brightness of the liquid crystal are adjusted by a predetermined operation of the operation means. It may be possible to adjust.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as the identification information of the above is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (directive) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right" is formed.

The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (directive) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right" is formed.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a. Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a.

The variable winning ball device 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces, and is in an open state (first state) which is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and a closed state which is disadvantageous for the player (the game ball cannot enter). It is an electric tulip (also called an electric chew) type winning means that can change to a state (second state), and is driven by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can win a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win a starting prize). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win the second starting winning opening 14. The variable winning ball device 15 may be configured so that it is difficult to win a prize in the closed state, but it is possible to win a prize (a game ball is difficult to win). The variable winning ball device 15 is composed of a variable winning means capable of changing into a first state in which the game ball can enter the predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter in the predetermined area. I just need to be there.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can accept the game ball, so that the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. On the other hand, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can accept the game ball is wider than that of the first starting winning opening 13, so that the second starting winning opening 13 is larger than the first starting winning opening 13. It is easy for a game ball to win a prize in the starting prize opening 14. Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. The ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol based on the variation display result on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held and stored, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by one. Every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started based on the hold storage of the normal symbol, the hold storage of the normal symbol is digested and the number of lit LEDs is reduced by one.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the game ball enters (including passing and winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area, and the first starting is performed. The first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied by being detected by the mouth switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. After that, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is, for example, a case where the reserved storage number is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed. In addition, the game is started based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display in which the jackpot game is not executed is satisfied. When the variation display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display is derived and displayed and the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends. In addition, for variable displays such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the start conditions have not yet been satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting winning area, within a predetermined upper limit. The storage of information in is called hold storage. The hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 13 is called the first hold memory. The hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 is called the second hold memory.

Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a for displaying the number of hold storages of the first hold storage and the number of hold storages of the second hold storage are displayed. A second special symbol hold storage display 18b for displaying is provided. Each of the first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a and the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a corresponding valid start winning, and corresponds to the special symbol indicator. The number of lit indicators is reduced by 1 each time the variable display is started.

When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variation display of the first special symbol, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol in response to the variation display. When the second special symbol display 8b is executing the variation display of the second special symbol, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol in response to the variation display.

When the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is executed and the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or specified on the second special symbol display 8b. When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the display result is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. When the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result in this way, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). It is stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed while matching the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are interchanged. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect. As for the reach effect, the normal reach effect in which the ratio selected when the result of the missed display is obtained is higher than the ratio selected when the result of the jackpot display is obtained, and the ratio selected when the result of the jackpot display is obtained are different. It includes a super reach effect that is higher than the ratio selected when the display result is obtained. When the super reach effect is executed, the expectation that the jackpot display result is higher is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed.

Here, the reach state is a display in which the effect symbols that have not been stopped and displayed continue to fluctuate when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination. A state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the jackpot combination.

Further, at the lower end of the display area of the effect display device 9, an image displaying the generated hold storage information (hereinafter, referred to as a hold image or hold display) is displayed according to the number of hold storage information. A display area is formed (not shown).

Below the variable winning ball device 15, an opening / closing plate driven by a solenoid 21 is provided, which is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) in the open state (first state) and disadvantageous for the player (the game ball is). A special variable winning ball device 20 is provided as a winning means that can be changed to a closed state (second state) that cannot be entered. In the special variable winning ball device 20, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state in the big hit game state, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 23. The variable winning ball device 20 may be configured so that it is difficult to win a prize in the closed state, but it is possible to win a prize (a game ball is difficult to win). The special variable winning ball device 20 is composed of a variable winning means capable of changing into a first state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter in a predetermined area. It suffices if it is done.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. A game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is released by repeated continuous control in a round is called a round game. Between the end of one round game and the start of the next round game, an interval period is provided in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds). .. In the jackpot game state, the round game is continuously controlled a plurality of times over an interval period. In the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed. For example, it is closed when the opening end condition) that 10) winning balls have been generated is satisfied. When the opening end condition is satisfied, the right to continue is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the final round (for example, the 15th round, etc.) at which the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches a predetermined upper limit is reached.

A plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is decided to make a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. Among the types of "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability that the special gaming state will be decided to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not a probability change state). The type of jackpot that shifts to the probabilistic state (abbreviation for the probabilistic fluctuation state, also called the high probability state) is called "probability variation jackpot". As the special gaming state, there is a case where the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state, which accompanies the probability variation state. As the special gaming state, the time saving state may be controlled independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Among the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state is called "normal big hit".

As a special game state, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state, and the variable winning is achieved. It may be controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning a prize in the ball device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency).

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices are provided outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the progress of a game in the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). Even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9. In the effect control CPU 101, the detection signal of the push sensor 124 is input via the input port 106.

The game control microcomputer 560 is a relay board that allows a signal to pass an effect control command instructing the effect contents of various effect devices such as the effect display device 9 in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. It is transmitted via 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command and controls the variation display of the effect display device 9, and also controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. By controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70, various effect controls are performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. Game control becomes feasible. Game control in which variable display of special symbols such as the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and specific game control such as jackpot game control are executed incidentally when the timer interrupt process is executed. By process processing, it is executed according to a predetermined process.

In the game control microcomputer 560, data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 and various random counters, and the extracted data is used for jackpot determination, jackpot type (type) determination, variation pattern type determination, variation pattern determination, and normal hit. Judgment and determination of the initial value of the random counter are performed. Predetermined data such as data for jackpot determination, data for jackpot type determination, data for variation pattern type determination, and data for variation pattern determination are such that the update conditions of the random number circuit 503 and various random counters are satisfied. Numerical change data that can be updated (changed) under specific conditions. Then, these data are extracted when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a (when the start winning prize is detected), and are stored in the RAM 55 as the first hold storage information or the second hold storage information. It will be remembered. Then, in the game control microcomputer 560, when the start condition of the variation display based on such hold storage information is satisfied, various data stored as the first hold storage information or the second hold storage information in the RAM 55 are read out. Then, it is used for various determinations as described above, and the variation display is executed based on the determination result. The jackpot determination is performed using the extracted data of the random number circuit 503. The jackpot type determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for jackpot type determination. The fluctuation pattern type determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for the fluctuation pattern type determination. The fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for the fluctuation pattern determination. The normal hit determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for normal hit determination. The initial value determination of the round dam counter is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for determining the initial value of the round dam counter. Based on these various determinations, the game control microcomputer 560 performs various game controls such as jackpot game control, first special symbol variation display, second special symbol variation display, and ordinary symbol variation display. Execute.

The game control microcomputer 560 has predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result based on such various determinations. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command, which is a command for effect control instructions. Based on the received effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the effect according to the game control such as the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol, and the jackpot control.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when a predetermined main process for effect control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various effects control can be executed. A specific effect control such as an effect related to a variable display of an effect symbol and an effect related to a jackpot game state is executed according to a predetermined process by an effect control process process that is executed incidentally when the timer interrupt process is executed. Will be executed.

[Example of operation effect] Next, an example of an operation effect executed by the effect display device 9 by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. In the operation effect, the player's operation (operation) targeting the operation means such as the push button 120 is detected by the operation (operation) detection means such as the push sensor 124, and a predetermined effect is produced based on the detection. It is a motion production.

As the operation effect, for example, a battle effect in which the effect can be advanced by the operation of the push button 120 by the player is executed. In the battle production, a friendly character who is a player's ally and an enemy character who is an enemy of the player battle (battle), and when the ally character wins, the jackpot display result is displayed, and when the enemy character wins, This is an effect in which the deviation display result is displayed. In the battle effect, it is possible to execute an action effect in which a ally character attacks an enemy character in response to an operation of the push button 120 by the player.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the motion effect, it is possible to execute an motion effect selected from the first motion effect and the second motion effect. The first operation effect is an operation effect using the push button 120, and is a change-free operation effect in which the operation pattern used for the effect is not changed during the execution of the effect. The second operation effect is an operation effect using the push button 120, and is a changeable operation effect in which the operation pattern used for the effect is changed during the execution of the effect.

In the first operation effect, only the effect of displaying the continuous hit mode in which the effect can be progressed stepwise is executed by continuously operating the push button 120 (hereinafter, may be referred to as continuous hit). The production content is not changed. In the second operation effect, after the effect of displaying the continuous hit mode (also called the continuous hit operation effect) is executed, the effect content is a blow mode in which the effect can be executed at once by operating the push button 120 once. It is changed to a display effect (also called a blow operation effect).

Such a first motion effect and a second motion effect are executed as a specific reach effect such as a super reach effect. The first operation effect is executed when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command for commanding the execution of the first super reach effect from the game control microcomputer 560. The second operation effect is executed when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command for commanding the execution of the second super reach effect from the game control microcomputer 560.

In the first motion effect and the second motion effect, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command commanding the execution of a predetermined reach effect from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 is used. The computer 100 may select and execute which operation effect is to be executed.

[Example of First Operation Effect] FIG. 3 is a display screen view of an effect display device 9 showing an example of a modified non-operation effect as a first operation effect. 3 (A) to 3 (D) show an example of an image displayed by the effect display device 9 in the change-free operation effect according to the passage of time.

When the effect display device 9 executes the variation display, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 start the variation display at the center of the screen. When the change no-operation effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), the effect symbols are displayed in the reach display mode (the left and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol, and the middle effect symbol is changing. At the timing of (aspect), the effect symbols 91 to 93 are moved to the corners of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and the battle effect is started.

When the battle effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear before the start of the battle, and a character such as "battle" that identifies the battle effect appears. The displayed pre-display is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). As a preliminary display, a life display area 99 that displays the level of the life (durability) of the enemy character 95 and information on the attack such as the attack power of the ally character 94 at the time of one attack are suggested by the color and shape. A suggestion display area 960 for displaying the attack power icon 96 is displayed. In the suggestion display area 960, a plurality of attack power icons 96 are displayed in a row in the vertical direction corresponding to the attack order.

When the continuous hit mode display of the battle effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and 3 (C), a button imitating the push button 120 is used as an operation promotion effect to promote the operation of the push button 120 by the player. The image of the icon 98 is displayed, and the continuous hit suggestion image 98A, which is composed of the characters "continuous hit" and suggests repeated hits, is displayed corresponding to the button icon 98. "Continuous striking" is a continuous operation in which the player performs a plurality of operations that can be detected by an operation detecting means such as the push sensor 124. More specifically, "continuous hitting" is a continuous operation in which the player performs a plurality of operations on the operating means such as the push button 120.

In the continuous hit mode display of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 3 (C1), each time the push button 120 is operated by the player during the predetermined operation valid period, the lowermost part in the suggestion display area 960 is displayed. The attack power icon 96 displayed on the screen is digested (erased), and accordingly, a display in which the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 is executed as an operation-compatible display as shown in FIG. 3 (C). Such an operation-compatible display is called a continuous hit operation display. In the continuous hit mode display of the battle effect, in the suggestion display area 960, each time the attack power icon 96 is digested (erased) according to the operation at the time of attack, the plurality of displayed attack power icons 96 are displayed in the direction from top to bottom. A display that shifts in the manner of scrolling (in the direction of the arrow in the figure) is displayed, and a new attack power icon 96 appears and is displayed (replenishment display) at the top.

The attack power icon 96 includes a 〇-shaped basic attack power icon 96A and a ☆ -shaped specific attack power icon (see FIG. 4). In the basic attack power icon 96A, the strength of one attack power is suggested by the color in the magnitude relationship of "white <blue <red". The shape of the ☆ shape suggests that the specific attack power icon triggers the change in the effect of the battle effect from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect. In this embodiment, only the basic attack power icon 96A is displayed and the specific attack power icon is not displayed when the change no operation effect is executed. In addition, although the specific attack power icon can be displayed when the change no operation effect is executed, the effect content of the battle effect does not change from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect even if the specific attack power icon is digested by the operation. You can do it like this.

In the pre-display, before the battle effect is started, a suggestion display is performed in the suggestion display area 960 to suggest the attack power of the attack effect for a plurality of times by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96. As a result, the type of attack effect can be recognized by the player in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the motion effect. Further, also in the continuous hit mode display, the suggestion display suggesting the attack power of the attack effect for a plurality of times by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96 is performed in the suggestion display area 960. As a result, the player can recognize the type of the planned attack effect while the continuous hit mode is displayed, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the motion effect.

As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the life display area 99 shows that the life of the enemy character 95 is at the maximum level at the start of the battle effect, and as shown in FIG. 3 (C), the battle effect is repeatedly hit. During the execution of the mode display, the operation-corresponding display that decreases according to the attack from the ally character 94 corresponding to the operation of the push button 120 is performed. For example, the amount of reduction in which the life display of the life display area 99 is reduced by one attack is defined as "white <blue <red". For example, the life display level of the life display area 99 is more displayed by, for example, a level gauge between 0 and 100.

By the end of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the life display in the life display area 99 reaches the lowest level (0), the victory display indicating that the ally character 94 has won (for example, "WIN"). , Etc.) is performed, and the jackpot display result is displayed. On the other hand, if the life display in the life display area 99 does not reach the minimum level (0) by the end of the battle effect, a defeat display indicating that the ally character 94 has lost (for example, the display of the character "LOSE", etc.) ) Is performed, and the off-display result is displayed (not shown). At the time when such a victory display or a defeat display is executed, the variable display time has not yet ended, so the display result is not finalized, and the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely displayed. The stop is not displayed, and the vehicle is temporarily stopped in a swinging manner. After that, at the end of the variable display time, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely stopped and displayed, and the display result is confirmed.

The continuous striking operation effect is an effect of causing the player to repeatedly press the push button 120 (continuous operation), and as shown in FIG. 3C, each time the push button 120 is operated, the ally character 94 changes to the enemy character 95. It is an effect that can reduce the life of the enemy character 95 whose level is displayed in the life display area 99 by attacking. In the continuous striking operation effect, the effect is such that the degree of decrease in life at the time of one attack has a magnitude relationship of "white <blue <red". As a result, in the continuous striking operation effect, each time the push button 120 is operated, the continuous striking operation corresponding display is performed as the operation corresponding display corresponding to the operation. As a display corresponding to the continuous hit operation, the attack power icon 96 displayed at the bottom of the suggestion display area 960 is digested, and accordingly, the ally character 94 is displayed to attack the enemy character 95, and the digested attack is displayed. The life displayed in the life display area 99 is reduced to a different degree depending on the type of the force icon 96.

In the change-free operation effect, the effect pattern is not changed during the operation effect. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, only the continuous striking operation effect is executed.

[Example of Second Operation Effect] FIG. 4 is a display screen view of an effect display device 9 showing an example of a modified operation effect as a second operation effect. 4 (A) to 4 (D) show an example of an image displayed by the effect display device 9 in the modified operation effect according to the passage of time. In FIGS. 4A to 4D, when the continuous striking operation effect is started first in the changed operation effect, and the continuous striking mode display and the continuous striking operation compatible display as shown in FIG. 3C are executed. The effect from the state where the specific attack power icon 96B is displayed is shown.

In the changed operation effect, the same effect as the change-free operation effect shown in FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (C), that is, the continuous hit operation effect is the effect display device from the reach display mode to the elapse of a predetermined period. It is executed in 9. Then, when a predetermined period elapses after the reach display mode is set, the specific attack power icon 96B is displayed as shown in FIG. 4 (A).

As shown in FIG. 4 (A1), when the specific attack power icon 96B is digested (erased) in response to the operation of the push button 120 by the player during the predetermined operation valid period, FIG. As shown in 4 (B), an operation change preparation effect is performed in which a large notification image 110 including a character image such as "great chance" and a substantially elliptical character frame image is displayed as an operation change preparation display. ..

The operation change preparation display is a display that makes it possible to secure a preparation period for changing the operation mode of the push button 120 by the player from the continuous hit operation in the continuous hit operation effect to the single hit operation in the subsequent blow operation effect. Therefore, it is performed by using the notification image 110 that notifies the player that an opportunity has arrived, such as "a big chance".

After the operation change preparation display shown in FIG. 4 (B) is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 to 2 seconds or the like), the blow mode display shown in FIG. 4 (C) is executed. When the blow mode display is executed, as shown in FIG. 4C, an image of the button icon 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed as an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player. At the same time, a blow suggestion image 98B is displayed, which is composed of the characters "decide with a single blow" corresponding to the button icon 98 and suggests a blow operation.

The one-shot operation effect is an effect that causes the player to operate the push button 120 only once (one-shot operation) during a predetermined operation valid period, and as shown in FIGS. 4 (C) and 4 (D), the operation is effective. When the push button 120 is operated once during the period, the one-shot operation correspondence display is performed as the operation correspondence display corresponding to the operation. The display corresponding to the one-shot operation is either a display in which the life of the enemy character 95 whose level is displayed in the life display area 99 is reduced to "0" or a display in which the life is not reduced to "0". Is performed. When the variable display result becomes a big hit display result, the display which reduces the life to "0" is executed, and when the variable display result becomes the out-of-order display result, the display which does not reduce the life to "0" is executed.

In the one-shot operation effect, as shown in FIG. 4 (D) by the one-shot operation correspondence display, when the life display in the life display area 99 reaches the lowest level (0), the victory display indicating that the ally character 94 has won ( (Display of the character "WIN", etc.) is performed, and the jackpot display result is displayed. On the other hand, in the one-shot operation effect, if the life display in the life display area 99 does not reach the minimum level (0) due to the one-shot operation correspondence display, the defeat display (character "LOSE") indicating that the ally character 94 has lost. Display, etc.) is performed, and the off-display result is displayed (not shown). At the time when such a victory display or a defeat display is executed, the variable display time has not yet ended, so the display result is not finalized, and the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely displayed. The stop is not displayed, and the vehicle is temporarily stopped in a swinging manner. After that, at the end of the variable display time, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely stopped and displayed, and the display result is confirmed.

In the changed operation effect, the effect pattern is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect in the middle of the operation effect. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, the continuous hit operation effect is executed. After that, a blow operation effect is executed. In the operation effect with change, the motion effect can be changed from the continuous hit operation effect which is the first operation effect to the one-shot operation effect which is the second operation effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the operation effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1), (B), and (C), the operation effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect according to the detection of the player's operation. By making it possible to change the motion effect from the first motion effect to the second motion effect, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game with respect to the motion effect by changing the motion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, after executing the operation change preparation effect for displaying the notification image 110 as the operation change preparation display, the continuous striking operation in which the operation effect is the first operation effect. By being able to change from the effect to the one-shot operation effect, which is a two-action effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the change in the action effect.

Further, as the motion effect, in addition to the modified operation effect as shown in FIG. 4, the modified non-operation effect as shown in FIG. 3 can be executed, so that a pattern for ending the motion effect without changing the motion effect can be executed. Therefore, when the motion effect is executed, it is possible to expect the possibility that the motion effect will be changed until the end of the execution period of the motion effect.

[Example of First and Second Operation Effect Timing] FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing a comparison of the effect contents of the changed operation effect and the changed non-operation effect. FIG. 5A shows the progress of the variable display. FIG. 5B shows the progress state of the operation effect with change. FIG. 5C shows the progress state of the change-free operation effect.

As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, in each of the modified operation effect and the modified non-operation effect, the pre-display is executed over the period T1 at the start of the display in the reach display mode. Then, when the period T1 ends, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the modified operation effect and the change non-operation effect are shown in FIGS. 3 (C) and 4 (A), respectively. As described above, as the continuous striking operation effect (first operation effect), the execution of the continuous striking mode display and the continuous striking operation corresponding display is started.

As shown in FIG. 5C, in the case of the change-free operation effect, the operation valid period is set and the continuous hit mode display and the continuous hit operation compatible display continue to be executed over the period T5 until the variable display ends. After that, the victory display or the defeat display as shown in FIG. 3D is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the case of the operation effect with change, the operation validity period is set for a period T2 shorter than the period T5 in the operation effect without change, and the continuous stroke mode display and the continuous stroke operation are supported. Execution with the display can be continued. In the case of the change no operation effect, when a predetermined period elapses after the reach display mode is set, the display of the specific attack power icon 96B is started as shown in FIG. 4 (A), and the push that digests the specific attack power icon 96B is started. When the button 120 is operated, the operation change preparation display is executed over the period T3 as shown in FIG. 4 (B).

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the operation change preparation display period T3 ends, in the case of the changed operation effect, the one-shot mode display and the one-shot operation correspondence display are executed as the one-shot operation effect (second operation effect). Is started. Then, the operation valid period is set over the period T4 until the variable display ends, and after the execution of the one-shot mode display and the one-shot operation correspondence display is continued as the one-shot operation effect (second operation effect), after that, The victory display or the defeat display as shown in FIG. 4D is executed.

[Operation effect processing for first and second operation effects] Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 is executed to perform an operation effect including the change-free operation effect and the changed operation effect shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. The operation effect processing will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation effect processing. The operation effect process of FIG. 6 is a process included in the above-mentioned effect control process process.

In the operation effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not the present is during the execution period of the operation effect including the changed non-operation effect and the changed operation effect (S1). In S1, based on checking the effect control command received at the start of the variation display and the time value of the variation display timer that measures the time from the start of the variation display, the present is as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the operation effect including the changeless operation effect and the changed operation effect.

When it is determined in S1 that the operation effect is not being executed, the current time is the start period of the operation effect as shown in the period T1 of FIG. (S2). When it is determined in S2 that it is the start period of the operation effect, the advance display as shown in FIG. 3A is executed (S3), and the process is ended. As a result, the pre-display is performed during the period T1 of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2 that it is not the start period of the operation effect, it is based on the type of the operation effect currently being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) and the time value of the variable display timer. , It is determined whether or not the present is the execution period of the continuous hit mode display of the period T2 or the period T5 of FIG. 5 (S4).

When it is determined in S4 that it is the execution period of the continuous striking mode display, it is determined whether or not the operation effect currently being executed is a changed operation effect (S5). When it is determined in S5 that the operation effect is changed, the continuous striking mode display as shown in FIG. 4A is executed (S6), and the process proceeds to S12. As a result, in the changed operation effect, the continuous striking mode is displayed during the period T2 of FIG. 5 (B). In the continuous striking mode display executed in S6, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1) and 5 (B), the specific attack power icon 96B is displayed in the suggestion display area 960 after a predetermined time from the start of the continuous striking operation effect. Is displayed. In S6, since the specific attack power icon can be displayed after a predetermined time from the start of the continuous hit operation effect, the operation effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect after a predetermined period from the start of the execution of the continuous hit operation effect. Since it is possible, the time when the motion effect is changed becomes interesting, and the change is unexpected. Therefore, the change in the motion effect can further improve the interest of the game.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5 that the effect is not a changed operation effect, that is, when the effect is not changed, the continuous hit mode display as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and 3 (C) is executed (S7) and S12. Proceed to. As a result, in the change-free operation effect, the continuous hit mode display is performed during the period T5 of FIG. 5 (C).

In S12, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected based on the detection signal input from the push sensor 124 (S12). If it is determined in S12 that no operation has been detected, the process proceeds to S16. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation is detected in S12, a process of displaying the operation correspondence according to the type of the operation effect being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) is performed (S13). ).

When the process proceeds from S6 to S12, since the continuous striking mode display in the changed operation effect is being executed, the continuous striking operation corresponding display as shown in FIG. 4A is executed in S12 in response to the operation detection. As a result, in the changed operation effect, initially, for example, in response to the repeated hitting operation of the push button 120, the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 to change the life display of the life display area 99. Is executed.

Further, when the process proceeds from S7 to S12, since the continuous hitting mode display in the change-free operation effect is being executed, the continuous hitting operation corresponding display as shown in FIG. 3C is executed in S13 in response to the operation detection. To. As a result, in the change-free operation effect, for example, in response to the repeated hit operation of the push button 120, the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 to change the life display of the life display area 99. To. Then, at a predetermined timing immediately before the end of the variable display in which the change-free operation effect is executed, the life display of the life display area 99 is set to the lowest level (0) as a display corresponding to the continuous hit operation when the jackpot display result is obtained. Is performed, and when the result of the off display is obtained, the display for setting the life display of the life display area 99 to the lowest level (0) is not performed as the display corresponding to the repeated hit operation.

After S13, the operation detection determined in S12 is changed by determining whether or not the operation correspondence display corresponding to the digestion of the specific attack power icon 96B is executed in the immediately preceding S13. Yes The specific attack power icon is changed in the operation effect. It is determined whether or not it is an operation detection that digests 96B (S14). When it is determined in S14 that the operation detection does not digest the specific attack power icon 96B, the process proceeds to S16. On the other hand, when it is determined in S14 that the operation detection is to digest the specific attack power icon 96B, the execution period T2 of the continuous hit mode display in the changed operation effect is ended (S15), and the process proceeds to S16. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A1), 4 (B) and 5 (B), the continuous hit mode display in the changed operation effect ends.

When it is determined in S4 above that it is not the execution period of the continuous hit mode display, the type of the operation effect currently being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) and the time value of the variable display timer are set. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the present is the execution period of the operation change preparation display of the period T3 of FIG. 5 (B) (S8). When it is determined in S8 that the operation change preparation display is in the execution period, the operation change preparation display as shown in FIG. 4B is performed (S9), and the process proceeds to S10. As a result, in the operation change effect with change, the operation change preparation display is performed during the period T3 of FIG. 5 (B).

When it is determined in S8 above that it is not the execution period of the operation change preparation display, the type of the operation effect currently being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) and the time value of the variable display timer are displayed. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the current period is the execution period of the blow mode display of the period T4 in FIG. 5 (B) (S10). When it is determined in S10 that it is the execution period of the one-shot mode display, the one-shot mode display as shown in FIG. 4C is performed (S11), and the process proceeds to S12. As a result, in the changed operation effect, the blow mode is displayed during the period T4 of FIG. 5 (B).

When the process proceeds from S11 to S12, the life of the life display area 99 is displayed as the operation corresponding display executed in S13 when it is determined that the operation is detected in S12, and as the one-shot operation corresponding display when the jackpot display result is obtained. The display that sets the display to the lowest level (0) at once is performed, and when the display result is off, the display that sets the life display of the life display area 99 to the lowest level (0) at once is not performed as a display corresponding to the one-shot operation.

When it is determined in S10 above that it is not the execution period of the blow mode display, it is determined whether or not the current time is the end of the operation effect based on the timed value of the fluctuation display timer (S16). When it is determined in S16 that it is not the end of the operation effect, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that it is the end of the operation effect, the operation effect end time process is executed (S17), and the process ends. In the processing at the end of the operation effect in S17, for example, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the win display as shown in FIGS. 3 (D) and 4 (D) is executed, and when the result is the off display result, as described above. A process of displaying an image defined as an image to be displayed at the end of an operation effect such as a process of executing a defeat display is performed according to a variable display result.

In the above-described embodiment, as the detection means capable of detecting the operation (operation) of the player, the detection means such as the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player such as the push button 120. Is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other detecting means such as a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting the operation of the stick controller by the player may be used as the detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player. Further, the detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player is not a means for detecting the operation of the operating means, but a detecting means capable of directly detecting the movement of the player such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor. May be used.

The following is a list of modified examples relating to the detection of the player's motion in the effect control relating to the motion effect in the reach state described above. Specifically, even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means such as the push sensor 124 during the detection valid period, the motion of the player is detected a plurality of times in succession. As a device, various configurations will be described when an automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) capable of executing an operation effect such as an attack display in a battle effect is provided.

The automatic continuous striking function is, for example, as a function of the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for a first period such as 4 seconds. A function that starts detection of an operation and counts the number of operations one by one every time a second period such as 1.0 second elapses, and the detection is performed as if the push button 120 is repeatedly pressed. Is.

[First Modification Example Regarding Detection of Player Motion] As a first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided, the motion detecting means is one motion of the player before the detection valid period. An example will be described in which an invalidation means for invalidating the detection of the operation is further provided when the above is continuously detected.

In the first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided in the effect control microcomputer 100, the motion detecting means continuously detects the motion of the player's push button 120 before the detection valid period. In the case, the invalidation process for executing the control for invalidating the detection of the operation is executed. If such control is performed, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined production.

[Second modification regarding detection of player movement] As a second modification, it is assumed that the player's movements are continuously performed a plurality of times when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided. An example will be described in which a setting means capable of setting whether or not to perform detection (setting on the setting menu screen, etc.) is further provided.

In the second modification, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided with the auto-repeated hitting function, the auto-repeated hitting function is performed during a period during which the effect symbol is not being displayed, such as a period during which the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. Makes it possible to execute a setting process that enables setting whether to enable or disable. If such a setting is possible, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player is performing a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and to reduce the interest in the game. Can be deterred.

[Third Modified Example Regarding Detection of Player Motion] As a third modified example, when the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, one movement of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period. In this case, an example will be described in which it is assumed that the player's movements are detected a plurality of times in succession at different intervals depending on the situation.

In the third modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, when the operation effect A and the operation effect B having different effect contents can be selectively executed, the operation effect A During execution, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by 1 every 1.0 seconds during the detection by the automatic repeated hits, and 0 during the detection by the automatic repeated hits during the execution of the operation effect B. . Every time 5 seconds elapse, the process of treating as if the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by 1 is executed. By performing such processing, it is possible to produce an operation according to the situation.

[Fourth Modification Example Regarding Detection of Player Motion] As a fourth modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided, the motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting means when the fluctuation display is not displayed. It is further provided with a determination means for determining whether or not it has been performed, and even when one of the actions of the player is continuously performed, the action of the player is continuously performed a plurality of times. An example in which the determination as being performed is not performed will be described.

In the fourth modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 100, in a configuration in which the automatic continuous hitting function can be enabled or disabled, for example, the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled again. When setting the above, once the push button 120 is operated to enable or disable the auto repeated hit function, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped, and if the push button 120 is not operated again, the auto is performed again. Executes control that restricts the switching of the function of repeated hits from being enabled or disabled. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent detection of an unintended operation.

[Example of effect control of automatic continuous striking effect] Next, about an effect control example of a specific continuous striking effect capable of executing a specific effect according to the player performing a continuous striking operation including an auto continuous striking operation by the effect control CPU 101. explain. The specific continuous striking effect shown below can be executed in combination with various effect controls described in the above-described embodiment.

The specific continuous striking effect is executed in response to the execution of a continuous motion in which the player performs a plurality of motions, such as a continuous striking, during the detection valid period of the motion detecting means capable of detecting the specific motion by the player. It is a production to be done.

[Example of Specific Continuous Strike Effect] FIG. 7 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the specific continuous stroke effect. 7 (A) to 7 (D) show an example of an image displayed by the effect display device 9 in the specific continuous striking effect according to the passage of time. The specific continuous striking effect is executed when the variation display in a specific variation pattern is executed, from the start of the variation display to the elapse of a predetermined period, or when a specific effect such as a battle effect is executed. It is possible.

When the battle effect in which the specific continuous hit effect is performed is executed, as shown in FIG. 7 (A), the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear as a preliminary display before the start of the battle, and are called "simple battle". Such a pre-display in which characters specifying the simple battle effect are displayed is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). As a preliminary display, a life display area 99 that displays the level of the life (durability) of the enemy character 95 is further displayed.

The simple battle production is a battle production in which a relatively simple production is executed among the battle productions that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the simple battle effect, as shown in FIGS. 7 (B) and 7 (C), a battle effect in which the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 play against each other proceeds in response to the player's repeated hitting operation of the push button 120. In the simple battle effect, the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 as a specific effect according to the repeated hit operation, and the life level display in the life display area 99 corresponding to the enemy character 95 is reduced in response to the attack. To do. As described above, in the simple battle effect, as a specific effect corresponding to the continuous striking operation, the action effect in which the execution of the continuous striking operation acts on the life level display in the life display area 99 is performed.

In the simple battle effect, when it is determined that the variable display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the jackpot display result, as shown in FIG. 7 (D), in the battle effect, in the life display area 99. The life display becomes the lowest level (0), a victory display (for example, display of the character "WIN") indicating that the ally character 94 has won is performed, and the jackpot display result is displayed. On the other hand, in the simple battle effect, when it is determined that the variable display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the off display result, the life display in the life display area 99 is the lowest level (0) in the battle effect. However, a defeat display (for example, display of the character "LOSE") indicating that the ally character 94 has lost is performed, and the off display result is displayed (not shown).

In the simple battle production, the production progresses according to the continuous operation of the push button 120 by the player. The continuous striking operation includes a self-sufficient continuous striking operation executed by the player repeatedly striking the push button 120 by himself / herself, and a long press operation (continuous pressing operation) in which the player presses the push button 120 for a specific time (for example, 1 second or more). ) Can be executed with any of the auto-striking operations. As an effect mode when the effect corresponding to the continuous striking operation is executed, the effect mode when the effect corresponding to the self-sufficient continuous striking operation is executed is called the self-sufficient continuous striking mode, and the effect corresponding to the auto continuous striking operation is performed. The effect mode when it is being executed is called the auto continuous hit mode.

The operation (detection) valid period of the continuous striking operation in the simple battle effect is set to a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds or the like). As described above, in the automatic continuous hitting, the execution condition is satisfied based on the operation of pressing and holding the push button 120 for a specific time (for example, 1.0 second, etc.), and the operation is detected by the automatic continuous hitting function. The operation is detected by counting the number of operations one by one every time a period such as 0.5 seconds elapses as the duration of the long press operation, assuming that the push button 120 has been repeatedly hit. It is a function that can be used. A specific period (for example, 4.5 seconds or the like) is set as the operation (detection) valid period of such automatic continuous striking.

In the production period in which the simple battle effect is executed, a period in which the automatic continuous hitting can be started and a period in which the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started are provided. As shown in FIG. 7B, during the auto-continuous hitting startable period, an effect is performed to notify that the auto-continuous hitting startable period is such that a message image such as "continuous hitting !! Is done. On the other hand, in the period during which the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started, as shown in FIG. 7C, there is an effect of notifying that the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started by displaying a message image such as "continuous hitting !! It is done.

[Example of effect control timing of automatic continuous striking effect] Next, an example of operation effect control timing related to self-powered continuous striking and automatic continuous striking in a specific continuous striking effect will be described. FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing the operation effect control timing relating to the self-powered continuous striking and the automatic continuous striking in the specific continuous striking effect.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the specific continuous striking effect, the valid period of the continuous striking operation is predetermined such as from the first timing such as at the start of the reach state to the second timing such as immediately before the end of the variation display. It is set to a period (for example, 10 seconds).

The period during which the self-sufficient continuous striking can be started is set corresponding to the entire valid period of the continuous striking operation. The automatic continuous striking startable period starts from the lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation, and is the first half of the valid period of the continuous striking operation. Period) The period until the elapse is set. The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started may be started from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation. As the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started, a period after the elapse of the automatic continuous striking startable period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation is set.

During the period during which the self-sufficient continuous striking can be started, the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life display area 99 according to the execution of the self-sufficient continuous striking is controlled to a degree equal to or less than a predetermined degree. And the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life display area 99 according to the execution of the self-powered continuous striking is controlled to a degree higher than a predetermined degree is included. .. As a result, even within the same period in which the self-powered continuous striking can be started, the action mode (degree of action) of the action effect executed in response to the self-powered continuous striking differs between the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period. As described above, the period during which the self-powered continuous striking can be started is set so that the mode of action of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the operation valid period.

Since the period during which the self-strike operation can be started and the period during which the continuous striking operation is valid are the same, it is basically possible to perform the self-strike continuous striking operation at any time during the continuous striking operation valid period. The production is feasible. During the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the low-action action production can be executed based on the self-repeated continuous striking. During the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the self-sufficient continuous striking high-action action production can be executed.

In this way, the period during which the self-powered continuous striking can be started is set to the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period in the first half and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period in the latter half. The production can be linked so as to correspond to. For example, during the period in which self-repeated striking can be started, when the start timing of self-sufficient continuous striking is the timing during the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting period, the slow action production by the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting progresses according to the self-sufficient continuous striking. After that, when the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period is reached due to the lapse of the period, the immediate action effect progresses according to the self-powered continuous striking, and the life display of the life display area 99 is performed at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result. The effect is performed so that the level of is set to a value according to the variable display result. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life display area 99 is set to "0" before the derived display, and when the out-of-order display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life display area 99 is derived. Immediately before the display, an effect of setting a specific level of "1" or higher is performed.

In addition, if the start timing of the self-repeated striking is during the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking start period, the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting is set, and the self-sufficient continuous striking is immediately started from the beginning according to the self-sufficient continuous striking. It is possible to make the life display level of the life display area 99 a value according to the fluctuation display result at the timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result progresses.

During the period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, the degree of the action mode (life reduction) of the action effect on the life display area 99 according to the execution of the automatic continuous striking is controlled to a certain degree. As a result, the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started is set so that the mode of action of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation valid period.

During the automatic continuous striking startable period, it is considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer, and the automatic continuous striking can be started. The above-mentioned action effect can be executed according to the continuous striking operation. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking operation cannot be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, it is not considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started for a predetermined time or longer, and the automatic continuous striking cannot be started. is there. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started, it is possible to execute the action effect in a certain mode of action, unlike during the period during which the self-repeated continuous striking can be started.

In this way, when the auto-continuous hitting that can be started during the auto-continuous hitting startable period is executed, the action effect in a certain action mode can be executed from the start to the end of the auto-continuous hitting, so that the auto-continuous hitting can be performed. Correspondingly, a certain action effect by the automatic continuous striking action setting progresses, and the life display level of the life display area 99 is set to a value corresponding to the fluctuation display result as described above at the timing before the derivation display of the variation display result. The production is performed.

The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started and the self-repeated striking low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the auto continuous striking start impossible period and the self-repeated striking high action setting period may be set as the same period. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the automatic continuous striking startable period and the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done. Further, the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started and the self-repeated striking height action setting period may be set to different periods. In that case, for example, at least one of the beginning of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done.

Next, the relationship of the effect mode of the action effect according to the execution of various continuous strokes in the specific continuous stroke effect will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an action setting table for the specific continuous striking effect. The action setting table of the specific continuous hitting effect of FIG. 9 is stored in the ROM 102, and is used for the action effect according to the execution of the self-powered continuous hitting within the self-powered continuous hitting low action setting period and the execution of the self-powered continuous hitting within the self-powered continuous hitting high action setting period. When the corresponding action effect or the action effect corresponding to the execution of the auto-continuous hitting within the auto-continuous hitting startable period is executed, the data referred to and set by the effect control microcomputer 100 is used for the action effect. Be done.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the self-repeated hit is executed within the self-repeated low-action setting period, the life display for 5 levels is reduced in the life display area 99 for each effect corresponding to one stroke (1 self-hit) in the self-repeated hit. The action effect mode to be caused is set. When the self-powered continuous hit is executed within the self-powered continuous hit high action setting period, the action effect mode that reduces the life display by 20 levels in the life display area 99 is set for each effect corresponding to one stroke (1 self-powered hit) in the self-powered continuous hit. To. When auto-repeated hits are executed within the auto-repeated hit startable period, the life display is reduced by 10 levels in the life display area 99 for each effect corresponding to one stroke (1 auto-hit) in the auto-repeated hit based on the long press operation. The mode is set. As described above, the specific continuous striking effect includes a first action effect in which the action effect is performed according to the execution of the self-powered continuous striking, and a second action effect in which the action effect is performed according to the execution of the automatic continuous striking.

As shown in FIG. 9, for self-powered continuous striking, the push button 120 has the shorter remaining time of the continuous striking operation valid period when the push button 120 is operated, whichever is the self-powered continuous striking height action setting period. The scale of action in the action production, that is, the amount of decrease in the life display is set to be larger than that during the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period, which has the longer remaining time of the continuous hit operation valid period when is operated. There is. As described above, by changing the action mode of the action effect according to the remaining period of the continuous striking operation valid period, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved. Furthermore, as the remaining period of the continuous striking operation valid period decreases, the scale of action of the action effect increases, so that the fun of the continuous striking operation effect can be ensured even if the remaining period is short. It is possible to improve the fun of the player and improve the interest of the player.

As shown in FIG. 9, since the degree of action of the action effect differs between the time of executing the self-powered continuous hit and the time of executing the automatic continuous hit, the variation of the continuous hit operation effect is enriched and the effect of the effect is increased, and the fun of the game is enhanced. Can be improved. In addition, when the automatic continuous striking is executed, the degree of action of the action effect is constant, and the degree of action of the action effect is different between the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period. Since the effect patterns are different, the variation of the continuous hit operation effect is enriched, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

In addition, when the self-powered continuous striking is executed within the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period, the degree of action of the action effect according to the continuous striking is higher than when the self-powered continuous striking is executed within the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period. Even if the timing is delayed, the progress of the action effect by the self-repeated hit is in time for the timing before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (for example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the level of the life display area 99 is set. It can be set to "0" before the derivation display, and the level of the life display area 99 can be set to a specific level of "1" or more before the derivation display when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed.)

The automatic continuous striking is not executed even if the continuous striking operation is started in the auto continuous striking start impossible period after the elapse of the auto continuous striking startable period. However, it is possible to execute self-continuous striking over the entire valid period of the continuous striking operation, and during the period when automatic continuous striking cannot be started, the action scale of the action effect becomes large due to the self-repeated continuous striking high action setting, so that the player can perform auto continuous striking. Even when the automatic continuous hitting startable period has elapsed due to failure to start, if the player repeatedly hits by himself / herself after that, it is possible to provide the player with an interesting effect by the high action setting effect.

[Continuous Strike Effect Process] Next, a continuous striking effect process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 for performing the specific continuous striking effect described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the continuous hitting effect processing. The continuous striking effect process of FIG. 10 is a process included in the above-mentioned effect control process process.

In the operation effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not the present is during the continuous striking effect valid period in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 8 (SA1). In SA1, based on checking the effect control command received at the start of the variation display and the time value of the variation display timer that measures the time from the start of the variation display, the current time is repeated hits in the specific operation effect. Determine whether or not the effect is valid. Such a determination is possible when the specific operation effect receives a variation pattern command that specifies a specific variation pattern, and the continuous striking effect valid period is set to a predetermined period from the start of the variation pattern. Because it is set.

When it is determined in SA1 that the continuous striking effect is not in the valid period, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA1 that the continuous striking effect is in effect, it is determined whether or not the auto continuous striking mode effect shown in FIG. 8 is currently being executed (SA2). During the continuous striking operation valid period in which the determination of SA2 is made, the automatic continuous striking as shown in FIG. 7B is performed according to the passage of time from the start of the variation display by the specific processing included in the effect control process processing. An effect of notifying that it is a startable period or an effect of notifying that it is an auto-continuous hitting non-startable period as shown in FIG. 7C is executed. During the execution of the effect in the auto-continuous striking mode, a flag indicating that the auto-continuous striking mode is set is set (explained in SA12). Therefore, in SA2, the auto-continuous striking is performed by checking the data of such a flag. It is determined whether or not the production in the mode is being executed.

When it is determined in SA2 that the automatic continuous striking mode is being produced, the process proceeds to SA18, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA2 that the automatic continuous striking mode is not being produced, it is determined whether or not the push button 120 is operated based on the presence or absence of input of the detection signal from the push sensor 124 (SA3). When it is determined in SA3 that the push button 120 is not operated, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA3 that the push button 120 is being operated, it is determined whether or not the push button 120 is being operated for a long time (SA4). Whether or not the SA4 is pressed and held is determined by, for example, the input of the operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 continuously for a predetermined number of times (predetermined period) or more in a predetermined routine of timer interrupt processing in the effect control microcomputer 100. Judgment is made based on whether or not it is confirmed.

When it is determined in SA4 that the long press operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to SA13, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the long press operation is performed in SA4, it is being determined whether or not the long press operation (for example, the long press operation for 1 second or longer) that satisfies the execution condition of the automatic continuous hitting is performed. It is determined whether or not the automatic continuous hitting determination flag, which is set at the time, is set (SA5).

When it is determined in SA5 that the auto-continuous striking determination flag is not set, the current timing before the end of the auto-continuous striking startable period shown in FIG. 8 (the continuous striking operation valid period before the start of the auto-continuous striking startable period is also (Including) is determined (SA6). In SA6, it is determined whether or not the current timing is before the end of the automatic continuous hitting startable period, based on checking the timed value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display. When the SA6 determines that the timing is before the end of the auto-continuous striking startable period, auto is used to determine (confirm) whether or not the currently executed long-press operation satisfies the auto-continuous striking execution condition. The flag for determining repeated hits is set (SA7), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined by SA6 that the timing is not before the end of the auto-continuous hitting startable period, the process ends without setting the auto-continuous hitting determination flag.

Further, when it is determined in SA5 that the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is set, it is determined whether or not the current timing is after the end of the automatic continuous hitting startable period shown in FIG. 8 (SA8). In SA8, it is determined whether or not the current timing is after the end of the automatic continuous hitting startable period, based on checking the time value of the fluctuation display timer that measures the time from the start of the fluctuation display. When it is determined by SA8 that the timing is after the end of the period in which the auto-continuous hitting can be started, the auto-continuous hitting determination flag is reset (SA9), and the process is terminated. As a result, when the determination as to whether or not the long press operation satisfies the execution condition of the automatic continuous hit extends over the end timing of the auto continuous hit start possible period, the automatic continuous hit is not executed even if the long press operation is performed. That is, when the timing when the long press operation period is 1 second or longer is the end timing of the auto continuous striking start possible period, the auto continuous striking is not executed even if the long press operation is performed.

In addition, when the long press operation is performed so that the determination as to whether or not the long press operation satisfies the execution condition of the automatic continuous hit is performed so as to straddle the end timing of the auto continuous hit start possible period, the execution condition of the automatic continuous hit is satisfied. Auto repeated hits may be executed. That is, even if the timing when the long press operation period is 1 second or longer is the end timing of the auto continuous hit start possible period, the automatic continuous hit is executed when the long press operation is performed for 1 second or longer. May be good.

On the other hand, when it is determined in SA8 that the timing is not after the end of the period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started, it is determined whether or not the auto continuous striking condition that the long press operation for 1 second or longer is satisfied is satisfied (SA10). .. Whether or not the automatic continuous striking condition is satisfied in SA10 is determined by, for example, measuring the time during which the input of the operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 continues in a predetermined routine of timer interrupt processing in the effect control microcomputer 100. The time counting time is determined based on whether or not the execution condition of the automatic continuous hitting is satisfied.

When it is determined in SA10 that the execution condition of the automatic continuous hitting is not satisfied, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA10 that the execution condition of the automatic continuous hitting is satisfied, the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is reset (SA11). Then, the auto-continuous striking effect mode setting in which the action effect is set as shown in FIG. 9 is selected, the effect in the auto-continuous striking mode by the auto-continuous striking effect mode setting is started (SA12), and the process ends. .. As a result, the automatic continuous striking effect in which a certain action effect is performed is executed. In the SA12, when the effect in the auto continuous hit mode is started, a flag indicating that the effect in the auto continuous hit mode is being executed is set.

As shown in SA6 to SA12, in the continuous striking effect processing, when the timing when the long press operation period is 1 second or more is the timing within the auto continuous striking start possible period, the long press operation is regarded as the continuous striking operation. Auto repeated hits are executed.

In the continuous striking effect processing, as shown in SA6, SA7, SA10 to SA12, when the timing when the long press operation period is 1 second or more is the timing within the automatic continuous striking start possible period, the long press operation is the continuous striking operation. Since it is regarded and the automatic continuous hitting is executed, for example, even if the long pressing operation is started during the continuous hitting operation valid period before the start of the automatic continuous hitting startable period, the long pressing operation period is 1 second or more. At that time, the effect of automatic continuous hitting is executed. That is, when the determination as to whether or not the long-press operation satisfies the execution condition of the auto-continuous striking straddles before and after the start timing of the auto-continuous striking startable period, the auto-continuous striking can be executed according to the long-pressing operation. If the determination as to whether or not the long-press operation satisfies the execution condition of the auto-continuous striking straddles before and after the start timing of the auto-continuous striking startable period, even if the auto-continuous striking is not executed in response to the long-pressing operation. Good.

When it is determined in SA2 described above that the automatic continuous striking mode is being produced and the process proceeds to SA18, it is determined whether or not the push button 120 is being pressed and held (SA18). The determination in SA18 is performed in the same manner as the determination in SA4. When it is determined by SA18 that the long press operation is in progress, the effect set by SA12 and being executed in the automatic continuous striking mode is executed (continuation of execution) (SA19), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined by the SA18 that the long press operation is not in progress, the effect in the ongoing auto-continuous striking mode is ended (SA20), and the process is terminated. When the effect in the automatic continuous hitting mode is ended by the SA20, the flag indicating the automatic continuous hitting mode described above is reset.

Further, when it is determined in the SA4 described above that the long press operation has not been performed and the process proceeds to the SA13, it is determined whether or not the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is set (SA13). When the auto-continuous hitting determination flag is set in SA13, the auto-continuous hitting determination flag is reset (SA14) according to the fact that the long press operation has not been performed, and the process proceeds to SA15. As a result, when the auto-continuous hitting judgment is being performed at the timing when the long-pressing operation is less than 1 second, and the single-pressing operation (operation for a short period different from the long-pressing operation) is performed, the auto-continuous hitting judgment is completed. However, the automatic repeated hits are not executed. On the other hand, if the automatic continuous hit determination flag is not set in SA13, the process proceeds to SA15 as it is.

In SA15, it is determined whether or not the present is during the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period shown in FIG. 8 (SA15). In SA15, it is determined whether or not the current self-repeated hitting low action setting period is in progress based on checking the time value of the fluctuation display timer that measures the time from the start of the fluctuation display.

When it is determined by SA15 that the self-powered continuous striking low-action setting period is in progress, the self-powered continuous striking low-action effect mode setting in which the low-action effect is set as shown in FIG. 9 is selected, and the self-powered continuous striking low-action effect mode is selected. The effect corresponding to one stroke in the self-powered continuous stroke mode according to the setting is executed (SA16), and the process is terminated. As a result, the self-powered continuous striking effect in which the low-action effect is performed is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined by SA15 that the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period is not in progress, that is, when the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period is in progress, the self-powered continuous striking high action is set as shown in FIG. The effect mode setting is selected, and the effect corresponding to one stroke in the self-powered continuous striking mode by the self-powered continuous striking high action effect mode setting is executed (SA17), and the process is terminated. As a result, the self-powered continuous striking effect in which the high-action effect is performed is executed.

In the continuous striking effect processing described above, as shown in SA6Y and SA10 to SA12, the continuous striking operation is performed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a specific period until a predetermined period such as the automatic continuous striking startable period elapses. Is not considered to have been executed, and as shown in SA6N, even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the period when the automatic continuous hitting start impossible period elapses, it is not considered that the continuous hitting operation is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the production by considering whether the continuous striking operation is executed or not based on whether or not a predetermined period elapses in the continuous striking operation valid period. It can improve the interest of the player.

[Modification example of specific continuous striking effect] Next, a modification of the specific continuous striking effect will be described.

(1) In the continuous striking effect processing of FIG. 10, an example in which the determination of auto continuous striking is started by SA6 and SA7 regardless of the remaining period of the auto continuous striking startable period is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the remaining period of the above is confirmed and the confirmed remaining time is less than the operation time that is the execution condition of the automatic continuous hitting, the automatic continuous hitting may not be performed without determining the automatic repeated hitting.

(2) As shown in FIG. 9, an example is shown in which the automatic continuous striking has a constant action effect mode. However, not limited to this, in the automatic continuous striking, a low action setting period and a high action setting period are set according to the elapsed time from the start of the effect, as in the action effect mode of the self-powered continuous striking shown in FIG. You may do so.

(3) As shown in FIG. 9, for the self-powered continuous striking, an example is shown in which a low action setting period and a high action setting period are set according to the elapsed time from the start of the production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the self-powered continuous striking may have a certain action effect mode.

(4) The effect of notifying that the auto-continuous hitting start possible period shown in FIG. 7 may not be executed. Further, the effect of notifying that the continuous hitting start impossible period shown in FIG. 7 may not be executed.

(5) As the specific continuous hitting effect, various effects other than the battle effect as shown in FIG. 7 (for example, depending on the repeated hitting, the degree of expectation of a big hit is numerically "0%" to "less than 100%" or " It may be executed as an effect of changing to "100%").

(6) As shown in FIG. 8, an example is shown in which the automatic continuous striking effect startable period ends when the timing set in the middle of the continuous striking operation valid period elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the automatic continuous striking effect startable period may be set to end when the timing closer to the start time in the continuous striking operation valid period elapses, and the elapse of the timing closer to the end time in the continuous striking operation valid period. It may be set to end at times.

(7) As shown in FIG. 8, the timing at which the self-powered continuous striking low-action effect setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high-action effect setting period are switched ends when the timing set in the middle of the continuous striking operation valid period elapses. An example is shown. However, not limited to this, the timing at which the self-powered continuous striking low-action effect setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high-action effect setting period are switched is set to end when the timing closer to the start time in the continuous striking operation valid period elapses. Alternatively, it may be set to end when the timing near the end time in the continuous striking operation valid period elapses.

(8) As an operation that is an execution condition of the automatic continuous striking, a long press operation of the operating means has been described as an example, but any operation may be used as long as it is a predetermined operation other than the self-repeated continuous striking operation. For example, as an operation that is an execution condition of the automatic continuous striking, the operation of an operating means (lever switch, jog dial, rotary switch, touch panel, etc.) other than the operating means capable of the continuous striking operation may be set as the execution condition of the automatic continuous striking. ..

(9) In FIG. 7 and the like, as a specific effect corresponding to the continuous striking operation, an action effect in which the execution of the continuous striking operation acts on the life level display in the life display area 99 has been described as an example, but it corresponds to the continuous striking operation. Specific effects include an action effect in which the color of a specific effect changes according to repeated hits, an action in which a specific object image is destroyed and the degree of destruction changes according to repeated hits, and the number of sets of specific characters according to repeated hits. Other effects such as a changing action effect and an action effect in which a specific first character image changes to a second character image in response to repeated hits may be performed.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in SA6Y, SA10 to SA12, it is considered that the continuous striking operation is executed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a specific period until a predetermined period such as the auto continuous striking startable period elapses, and the SA6N As shown in the above, even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the period during which the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started after the automatic continuous hitting startable period has elapsed, it is not considered that the continuous hitting operation has been executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the production by considering whether the continuous striking operation is executed or not based on whether or not a predetermined period elapses in the continuous striking operation valid period. It can improve the interest of the player.

(2) As shown in FIG. 9, since the degree of action of the action effect differs between the time of executing the self-repeated hit and the time of the execution of the auto-repeated hit, the variation of the continuous hit operation effect is enriched and the effect is increased, and the game is played. Can improve the interest of.

(3) As shown in FIG. 9, by changing the action mode of the action effect according to the remaining period of the continuous striking operation valid period, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player is improved. Can be made to.

(4) As shown in FIG. 9, as the remaining period of the continuous striking operation valid period decreases, the action scale of the action effect increases, so that the fun of the continuous striking operation effect can be ensured even if the remaining period is short. Therefore, the fun of the production can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(5) When the automatic continuous striking is executed, the degree of action of the action effect is constant, and the degree of action of the self-powered continuous striking is different between the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period. In comparison, since the production pattern is different, the variation of the continuous hit operation production is enriched, the fun of the production can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(6) As shown in FIGS. 4 (A) to 4 (D), in the changed operation effect, the motion effect can be changed from the continuous hit operation effect which is the first operation effect to the one-shot operation effect which is the second operation effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in terms of motion production.

(7) As shown in the suggestion display area 960 of FIGS. 3 and 4, in the pre-display and the continuous hit mode display, the suggestion suggesting the attack power of the attack effect by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96 in the suggestion display area 960. By displaying the display, the type of attack effect can be recognized by the player in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the motion effect.

(8) In the pre-display and the like of FIG. 3A, the suggestion display suggests the attack power of the attack effect for a plurality of times by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96 in the suggestion display area 960, thereby performing the attack effect. The type of the icon can be recognized by the player in advance, and the interest of the game can be further improved in terms of motion production.

(9) As shown in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1), (B), and (C), the operation effect changes from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect according to the detection of the player's operation. Since the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect so as to be changeable, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game with respect to the motion effect by changing the motion effect.

(10) As shown in FIG. 5B, since the specific attack power icon can be displayed after a predetermined time from the start of the continuous striking operation effect according to S6 of FIG. 6, a predetermined period from the start of the execution of the continuous striking operation effect. Since it is possible to change the motion effect from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect, it will be interesting at the time when the action effect is changed, and the change will be unexpected. It can be further improved.

(11) Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, after executing the operation change preparation effect for displaying the notification image 110 as the operation change preparation display, the operation effect is the first operation effect. Since it is possible to change from a certain continuous striking operation effect to a one-shot operation effect which is a two-action effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the change in the motion effect.

(12) Further, as the motion effect, in addition to the modified operation effect as shown in FIG. 4, the modified non-operation effect as shown in FIG. 3 can be executed. Therefore, the pattern for ending the motion effect without changing the motion effect. When the motion effect is executed, it is possible to expect the possibility that the motion effect will be changed until the end of the execution period of the motion effect.

(13) As shown in the first modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided, the motion of the player's push button 120 is continuously detected before the detection valid period. In that case, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined effect by executing the control that invalidates the detection of the motion.

(14) As shown in the second modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the auto continuous striking function is provided, whether to enable or disable the auto continuous striking function during the period when the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is not displayed. By enabling the setting of, it is possible to prevent the detection as if the player's movements are being performed a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and to reduce the interest in the game. It can be deterred.

(15) As shown in the third modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided, the player's motion is continuously detected at different intervals depending on the situation. By doing so, it is possible to perform an operation effect according to the situation.

(16) As shown in the fourth modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the auto continuous striking function is provided, after switching the enable or disable of the auto continuous striking function, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped. If the push button 120 is not operated again, it is possible to prevent unintended operation from being detected by restricting the automatic continuous striking function from being enabled or disabled again.

[Other modified examples] Next, other modified examples, feature points, etc. are listed below.

(1) In the attack power icons 96 displayed in a plurality of suggestion display areas 960, a jackpot confirmation icon as an icon suggesting information that can identify that the jackpot has been confirmed may be displayed. When such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the operation pattern used for the effect is developed (branched) into an effect different from the above-mentioned modified non-operation effect and changed operation effect, so that the developed effect is executed. May be good. Further, when such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the continuous hit operation effect may be terminated when the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation, or the continuous hit operation effect may be completed after the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation. The continuous striking operation effect may be continued until the period ends.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the motion effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect on condition that one specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation. Not limited to, multiple specific attack power icons 96B can be displayed, and the operation effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect on condition that the plurality of specific attack power icons 96B are digested by the operation. You may do it.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, after the multiple attack power icons 96 displayed in the suggestion display area 960 are displayed, until they are digested according to the operation, such as "white, blue, red, ☆". The effect of changing the color and shape of the initially displayed state may be used. For example, the icon that was initially displayed in "white" may be changed to "red" in the middle, or the basic attack power icon 96A that was initially displayed in a circle such as "white" may be changed to a "☆" shape in the middle. It may be changed to the special attack power icon 96B.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, "white, blue, red, ☆" is operated after the multiple attack power icons 96 displayed in the suggestion display area 960 are displayed and before they are digested according to the operation. By vibrating the push button 120 (adding a vibration function) when the push button 120 is digested in response to the above, the magnitude of the jackpot expectation may be suggested depending on whether or not the push button 120 vibrates. For example, when the push button 120 vibrates, the expectation of a big hit may be higher than when the push button 120 does not vibrate. In addition, the strength of vibration when the push button 120 is vibrated can be switched in multiple stages. For example, if the basic attack power icon 96A of "red" is vibrated, it is vibrated with weak vibration and has a "☆" shape. If it is the special attack power icon 96B, it may be vibrated by strong vibration.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 has a structure capable of emitting light in any of a plurality of colors (a structure having a built-in light emitting device), and a plurality of attack power icons 96 displayed in the suggestion display area 960 are displayed. The color of the push button 120 changes to the same color as the icon when "white, blue, red, ☆" is digested according to the operation after it is done and before it is digested according to the operation. You may let it. Further, for the special attack power icon 96B having a “☆” shape, the color of the push button 120 may be changed to a special color such as a rainbow color.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the motion effect is changed once on the condition that one specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation, but the present invention is not limited to this. The specific attack power icon 96B can be displayed, and each time one specific attack power icon 96 is digested by an operation among a plurality of specific attack power icons 96, the operation effect is changed to a different type (different operation pattern). You may do so.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a plurality of types of attack power icons are provided as the basic attack power icon 96A is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the basic attack power icon 96A, only one type of icon having the same attack power may be used.

(8) The action effect that performs a predetermined action each time the player's operation is detected is not the attack effect described above, but a car race effect (a big hit if the car on which the ally character is in the first place is the first place). In the production, etc.), other effects such as an effect of accelerating the speed of the car on which the ally character A is riding may be executed. That is, the action effect may be any effect as long as it performs a predetermined action according to the action each time the player's action is detected by the action detection means. An icon or the like indicating acceleration may be used as a suggestion display suggesting the type of action effect in the effect of such an automatic race.

(9) In the attack power icons 96 displayed in a plurality of suggestion display areas 960, a jackpot confirmation icon as an icon suggesting information that can identify that the jackpot has been confirmed may be displayed. When such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the operation pattern used for the effect is developed (branched) into an effect different from the above-mentioned modified non-operation effect and changed operation effect, so that the developed effect is executed. May be good. Further, when such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the continuous hit operation effect may be terminated when the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation, or the continuous hit operation effect may be completed after the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation. The continuous striking operation effect may be continued until the period ends.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the type of operation effect is always changed when the specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation, the type of the operation effect may not be changed at a predetermined ratio (for example, 10% or the like).

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the continuous hit operation effect is shown as the first action effect, and the blow operation effect is shown as the second action effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the blow operation effect is used as the first action effect. The motion effect may be changed so that the continuous hit operation effect is executed as the second motion effect when the blow operation effect is deviated.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the type of the motion effect is changed according to the operation (motion) detection of the player for the motion effect executed in the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of the motion effect may be changed according to the operation (motion) detection of the player for the motion effect executed in a state other than the reach state.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an example is shown in which the length of the effect period is the same between the effect with change operation and the effect without change operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect period may be different between the modified operation effect and the modified non-operated effect (for example, the modified operation effect has a longer effect period than the modified non-operation effect). You may do so).

(14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an example in which only one type of modified operation effect is provided is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of modified operation effect are provided for the effect. The selection ratio may be set so that the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the type. In that case, basically, the length of the production period may be the same regardless of the degree of expectation of a big hit, and the length of the production period may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit (for example). The production period becomes longer as the expectation of a big hit increases).

(15) A menu screen for various settings is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player can view the information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the history information of the game by operating the menu, and make various settings such as the brightness setting of the liquid crystal. May be changed.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a menu display process for displaying a menu screen for various settings and a menu call image showing an operation method for calling the menu screen on the effect display device 9.

The effect control CPU 101 executes a menu display process every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) by, for example, a timer interrupt process in the effect control main process. In the menu display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the menu call image is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S1001).

The menu call image is an image showing an operation method for displaying (calling) the menu screen on the effect display device 9. The menu call image may be, for example, an image showing an operation method of a predetermined operation means.

When the menu call image is not displayed (step S1001; No), it is determined whether or not the menu screen is displayed (step S1002).

If the menu screen is not displayed (step S1002; No), it is determined whether or not the movable accessory is in the initial operation (the accessory initialization process is in progress) (step S1003). The movable accessory is provided at a predetermined place such as a game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The movable accessory is capable of a predetermined operation, and is used in a notice effect, a reach effect, and the like. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modified example, when the power is turned on, (1) operation control for returning the movable accessory to the origin position (initial position) (operation control at the time of non-detection), and (2) the movable accessory is the origin. Includes operation control to confirm whether or not it is normally placed at the position (operation control at the time of detection), (3) operation confirmation to confirm whether or not the movable accessory operates normally (actual operation confirmation operation control), etc. The initial operation is performed. As the initial operation of the movable accessory, at least the operation control of (3) may be executed.

Unless the movable accessory is in the initial operation (step S1003; No), it is determined whether or not the player is not playing the game (waiting for a customer) (step S1004). Whether or not the customer is waiting may be determined based on whether or not a customer waiting demo designation command has been received from the main board 31, and whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the last variable display was completed.

If it is determined that the customer is waiting (step S1004; Yes), the menu call image is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S1005), and the menu display process is terminated. When the customer waiting demonstration image (video) is being displayed on the effect display device 9, the menu call image may be superimposed on the demonstration image and displayed on the upper layer.

During the initial operation of the movable accessory (step S1003; Yes), or when the customer is not waiting (step S1004; No), the menu display process is terminated without displaying the menu call image.

As described above, in this modification, when the player is waiting for a customer who is not playing and the movable accessory is not in the initial operation, the effect display device 9 displays the menu call image. Then, when the movable accessory is in the initial operation, the menu call image and the menu screen are not displayed.

When shifting to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag after the initial operation of the movable accessory (accessory initialization process) is completed, the initial operation of the movable accessory is being performed in the process of step S1003. Is not determined. Therefore, even in that case, the menu call image or the menu screen is not displayed during the initial operation of the movable accessory. In this modification, it is assumed that the menu display process is executed in parallel with the initial operation of the movable accessory.

The menu screen may be displayed even during the execution of the game. In this case, the menu call image or the menu screen may be displayed small, for example, so as not to interfere with the effect image in the game. Further, a sub display device may be provided to display on the sub display device.

When the effect display device 9 displays the menu call image (step S1001; Yes), it is determined whether or not the menu call operation for calling the menu screen has been performed (step S1006). The menu calling operation may be a predetermined operation for the operating means, for example, a pressing operation for the trigger button.

If there is no menu call operation (step S1006; No), the menu display process ends. If there is a menu calling operation (step S1006; Yes), the menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S1007), and the menu display process is terminated. The menu screen is composed of, for example, various items and images showing an operation method for selecting the items.

When the effect display device 9 is displayed on the menu screen (step S1002; Yes), it is determined whether or not a menu operation for selecting a menu item or determining an item has been performed (step S1008).

If there is no menu operation (step S1008; No), the menu display process ends. If there is a menu operation (step S1008; Yes), the process corresponding to the operation is executed (step S1009), and the menu display process ends. If the operation is not detected for a predetermined period after the menu screen is displayed, the display of the menu screen may be terminated and the menu call image may be displayed.

In step S1009, for example, when an operation for selecting a menu item is performed, the menu item is switched according to the operation direction. Also, when an operation for determining a menu item is performed, the display is switched according to the selected menu.

The operation for selecting the item of the menu may be a predetermined operation for the operation means, for example, an operation before and after the stick controller. Further, the operation for determining the item of the menu may be a predetermined operation for the operation means, for example, a pressing operation for the trigger button.

Menu items include, for example, "history" for displaying game history information, "customization" for customizing the effect content and BGM, and "return" for closing the menu screen. In addition, items for adjusting the volume and brightness and items for displaying the product description may be included. Further, depending on the item of the menu, when the selection is decided, the screen may shift to the detailed menu screen for selecting a more detailed item.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of display operation when a menu call image or a menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the movable accessory is in the initial operation, for example, the effect display device 9 indicates that the initial operation is in progress. During the initial operation of the movable accessory, nothing may be displayed on the effect display device 9.

When the initial operation of the movable accessory is completed and the player is waiting for a customer who is not playing a game, a customer waiting demonstration image is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 12 (B). , Menu call image M1 is displayed. In FIG. 12B, the menu call image M1 shows that the menu screen is called by pressing the trigger button.

The customer waiting demonstration image may be displayed after a predetermined time, instead of being displayed immediately after the initial operation of the movable accessory is completed.

When the trigger button is pressed in FIG. 12 (B), the menu screen M2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (C). As shown in FIG. 12C, the menu image M2 is composed of a plurality of items, a cursor for selecting an item, a selection operation method, and an image showing a determination operation method. In FIG. 12C, an image showing that an item can be selected (moved) by moving the stick controller back and forth and an item can be determined by pressing a trigger button is displayed.

When the stick controller is operated back and forth in the state of FIG. 12C, the item at the cursor position scrolls, and when the trigger button is pressed, the display and settings corresponding to the item at the cursor position are performed.

When the menu call image M1 or the menu screen M2 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 12 (B) and 12 (C) and the power supply is cut off and then restored, the screen shown in FIG. 12 (A) is displayed. Will transition to.

In this modified example, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory is in the initial operation, and the menu call image and the menu screen can be displayed when the movable accessory is not in the initial operation. , The time may be measured from the power-on, and the menu call image or the menu screen may be displayed when at least the time corresponding to the execution time of the initial operation of the movable accessory has elapsed. When displaying on the effect display device 9 that the initial operation of the movable accessory is in progress during the initial operation of the movable accessory, the menu call image or the menu screen may be displayed when the display is completed. ..

The menu call image may be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the waiting state for customers. In this case, even before the menu call image is displayed, when the menu call operation is performed, the menu screen may be displayed except during the initial operation of the movable accessory.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and for example, a game with a predetermined number of balls. The balls are circulated inside the gaming machine, and the number of rented balls lent out in response to the player's request for renting and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the game used for the game. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine in which the number of balls is subtracted and stored. Further, in the above-described embodiment, a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are rotated according to the operation of the stop button by the player. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the player is stopped, it may be applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. As described above, the above-described embodiment may be applied to any game machine as long as it is a game machine capable of playing a game.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, an example in which the strength of the attack power is suggested by the color is shown as the attack power icon 96, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the attack power icon is not limited to this. Instead of 96, you may display multiple types of attacking items such as knives, pistols, and rifles. In that case, the strength of the attack power is suggested by the type of item.

(18) As an advantageous state advantageous for the player, the jackpot gaming state has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the jackpot gaming state described above, a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a time saving state, and Other favorable conditions, such as high base conditions, may be included.

(19) Only one type of off-design symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. You may. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

(20) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

1 Pachinko game machine, 120 push buttons, 124 push sensors, 100 production control microcomputer, 99 life display area, 96B specific attack power icon, 94 ally character, 95 enemy character, 96 attack power icon.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays a predetermined game
An operation detection means that can detect the operation of pressing a button by a player,
In response to the detection that the operation detection means has executed a continuous operation in which the player presses the button a plurality of times during the detection valid period from the establishment of the detection start condition to the elapse of the detection valid time. With a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
With a movable body that can move,
After the player presses the button, the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect on the assumption that the continuous operation has been executed based on the long press operation of maintaining the pressed state.
In the long press operation , it is considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the long press operation until a predetermined time less than the detection effective time elapses after the detection start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined time elapses. Even if the long press operation is started after the operation is performed, it is not considered that the continuous operation has been executed.
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect when the continuous operation or the long press operation is executed until the predetermined time elapses, and after the predetermined time elapses, the specific effect execution means and the continuous operation. The specific effect can be executed only when the continuous operation is executed among the long press operations.
The specific effect is a first effect that changes a predetermined display mode according to the execution of the continuous operation, and the first effect according to the execution of the long press operation that is regarded as the execution of the continuous operation. Including a second effect of changing the predetermined display mode with different degrees of change, and the like.
The gaming machine
It is possible to perform the initial operation of the movable body when power is supplied.
It is possible to display a setting image for making settings related to the game,
Wherein during the initial operation, it does not display the setting image, a game machine.

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