JP2017035476A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving fun in an auto (automatic) successive hitting function.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a game button operable by a player. When automatic successive hitting is started by long-depressing the game button, one of first automatic hitting (small interval) and second automatic successive hitting (large interval) is executed during continuation of long-depression. However, as a degree of expectation toward a jackpot, a degree of expectation toward a shift to a high-probability game after completion of a jackpot game, and a degree of expectation toward the maximum continuation of a jackpot round are higher, a ratio of execution of the first automatic successive hitting becomes higher.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with operating means that can be operated by a player.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, a game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and the launch strength is adjusted by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle, aiming for a winning opening provided in the game area. Fire a ball. When the launched game ball enters the starting port, a random number value is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is determined to be a predetermined value, a symbol indicating a big hit after the start of special symbol variation starts After confirming the display, a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened is started. The special symbol is displayed small in the corner of the game area, and the pseudo effect of the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game region, so that the player can respond to the lottery result by the pseudo effect display. Give a sense of expectation.

  In addition, an operation button that can be operated by the player is provided, and when the player operates the operation button, an expectation effect is given for the result of the determination of success or failure, and the special symbol is stopped for the player. In addition to giving a sense of expectation to the determination result, there are those that notify the result itself (big hit or loss). In addition, there are some which are provided with a repetitive striking effect that prompts repeated hitting of the operation button and notifies the degree of expectation and the result of determination of success / failure by detecting a plurality of continuous button operations.

  Even in such repeated hitting effects, the player operates the operation button with the left hand that is not performing the firing operation in the same way as the normal button operation, but by performing the continuous hitting operation quickly or continuously, There is a risk that drinks may be spilled when the part comes into contact with the cup, or the ash of tobacco may be dropped by vibration. As a result, it may be troublesome for people around. In addition, there are players who are distracted by performing repeated hitting operations by paying attention to surrounding eyes.

  In view of this problem, there exists a gaming machine having an automatic continuous hitting function in which a gaming machine automatically performs pseudo continuous hitting by continuously pressing an operation button for a predetermined time <Patent Document 1>.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-6607

  Such an automatic continuous hitting function eliminates vibration generated by repeated hitting and does not bother the eyes of the human being, but since the pseudo continuous hitting by the gaming machine is performed at a constant speed (interval), it is not interesting. There is a problem.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide fun in an automatic (automatic) continuous hitting function.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Privilege state transition means for transitioning to a privilege state in which the player is advantageous when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Effect display means for displaying effects related to the transition to the privilege state by the privilege state transition means on the effect display device;
A gaming machine comprising operating means operable by a player,
When a player repeatedly hits the operation means a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, it is provided whether or not to shift to the privilege state, or a continuous hit effect means for informing the expectation of the transition to the privilege state,
The continuous hitting effect means includes automatic continuous hitting means for automatically executing the continuous hitting when the player continues to press the operation means for a predetermined time within the predetermined period;
The automatic continuous hitting means includes a first automatic continuous hit and a second automatic continuous hit for performing the continuous hit at an interval different from the first automatic continuous hit, and whether or not to shift to the privilege state, or to the privilege state Depending on the expected degree of transition, either the first automatic hit or the second automatic hit is performed,
The interval between the first automatic hits is smaller than the interval between the second automatic hits;
When the automatic continuous hitting means performs the second automatic continuous hit, the game machine has a higher degree of expectation to shift to the privilege state or to shift to the privilege state than when the first automatic continuous hit is performed. It is.

  “When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player shifts to an advantageous privilege state” means that, for example, if the random number extracted based on the ball entering the starting port matches a value determined in advance by the determination of success or failure, It is possible to transition to the game state, the game state for determining whether or not it is appropriate is provided with a normal game state for determining whether or not the game is successful with a normal probability, and a high probability game state for determining a big hit with a higher probability than the normal probability. Based on the jackpot symbol selected according to the result of determining whether or not, the game state after the end of the jackpot game may be shifted to a high probability game state, or a plurality of opening times of the big winning opening to be a jackpot game are provided, Based on the jackpot symbol, it is possible to shift to the jackpot gaming state where the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is large. Further, in the case of a rotating type gaming machine, if the random number extracted based on the start lever operation when there is a specified number of bets is a big hit value, it may be shifted to big hit.

  It is determined whether or not to generate a big hit game advantageous to the player based on the random number extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, and the result of the determination is confirmed after the special symbol is displayed. A configuration including a main control device that notifies by display and a plurality of sub-control devices that control the effect display device based on a signal transmitted from the main control device is preferable, and the privilege state performed by the continuous hit effect means The notification of the degree of expectation to be transferred may display a numerical value indicating the degree of expectation, may display other aspects suggesting the degree of expectation, and sensuously indicates that it is difficult or difficult to move to the privilege state. A mode may be displayed, or a numerical value or other display mode may be gradually changed according to repeated hits.

  Further, the display mode may be changed in response to a single press (including a pseudo press of automatic continuous hits) during continuous hitting, or the display mode may be changed by pressing a predetermined number of times. The display mode may be changed based on the result of determining whether or not to change the display mode when the button is pressed.

  The first automatic continuous hit and the second automatic continuous hit have different configurations in which the operation means is pressed in a pseudo manner and the so-called continuous hit speed is different. It can be said that the continuous hit effect means includes an automatic continuous hit selection means for selecting an automatic continuous hit to be performed according to the degree of expectation of the privilege game from a plurality of automatic continuous hits with different pressing intervals. The first automatic continuous hit or the second automatic continuous hit is carried out if the pressing is continued for a predetermined time within a predetermined period during which the continuous hitting can be performed. Alternatively, a configuration in which a predetermined number of continuous hits may be performed may be employed, or an automatic continuous hit may be performed only during a continuous pressing period (automatic continuous hitting ends when pressing is ended).

  “Making the interval of the first automatic hitting smaller than the interval of the second automatic hitting” means that the first automatic hitting speed is faster than the second automatic hitting (pseudo operation means The pressing speed is fast).

The ball game machine according to claim 2
Privilege state transition means for transitioning to a privilege state in which the player is advantageous when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Effect display means for displaying effects related to the transition to the privilege state by the privilege state transition means on the effect display device;
A gaming machine comprising operating means operable by a player,
If the operation means is continuously operated within a predetermined period, each time the operation means is operated, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the stage of the performance is advanced. Whether or not to transition, or comprising a continuous hit effect means for informing the expected degree of transition to the privilege state,
The continuous hitting effect means includes automatic continuous hitting means for automatically executing the continuous hitting when the player continues to press the operation means for a predetermined time within the predetermined period;
The automatic continuous hitting means includes a first automatic continuous hit and a second automatic continuous hit for performing the continuous hit at an interval different from the first automatic continuous hit, and whether or not to shift to the privilege state, or to the privilege state Depending on the expected degree of transition, either the first automatic hit or the second automatic hit is performed,
The interval between the first automatic hits is smaller than the interval between the second automatic hits;
When the automatic continuous hitting means performs the second automatic continuous hit, the game machine has a higher degree of expectation to shift to the privilege state or to shift to the privilege state than when the first automatic continuous hit is performed. It is.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the gaming machine of claim 1 or claim 2,
A normal operation sound and a special operation sound are provided as sound effects at the time of the continuous hitting effect means implementation,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special operation sound is output when the second automatic continuous hitting is performed, and the normal operation sound is output during the other continuous hitting effects.

  The special operation sound is output when the second automatic continuous hit is performed, and the normal operation sound is output when the first automatic continuous hit and the manual continuous hit by the player are performed. Therefore, the special operation sound is output when the automatic continuous hit is performed. Then, it becomes a structure with high expectation degree which transfers to a privilege state.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4,
In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 3,
In the gaming machine, the predetermined number of times of performing the notification is different between the continuous hitting by the automatic hitting means and the continuous hitting by the player.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 and 3,
In the game machine, the lottery effect in which the notification is performed is different between the continuous hit by the automatic hitting means and the continuous hit by the player.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, in the gaming machine provided with the automatic continuous hitting means, the automatic continuous hitting is performed by changing the continuous hitting speed of the automatic continuous hitting according to the expectation level for shifting to the privilege state. In this case, the player can be interested in the repeated hitting speed, and the automatic operation can be given an unprecedented interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in the gaming machine provided with the automatic continuous hitting means, the automatic continuous hitting is performed by changing the continuous hitting speed of the automatic continuous hitting according to the degree of expectation to shift to the privilege state. In this case, the player can be interested in the repeated hitting speed, and the automatic operation can be given an unprecedented interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, the same effect as in the first aspect or the second aspect is achieved, but the sound effect varies depending on the type of automatic continuous hitting, and the degree of expectation is indicated by the difference in the sound effect. It is possible to add value to the automatic continuous hitting.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, while having the same effect as the first aspect or the third aspect, the automatic continuous hit has a different speed from the manual continuous hit. It is possible to report the degree of expectation or the success / failure. In addition, the game balance becomes even by making the conditions for clearing difficult by making the repeated hitting operation easier and easier.

  According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, while having the same effect as the second or third aspect, the automatic continuous hit is different in speed from the manual continuous hit, and therefore, at a timing that matches the continuous hit speed of the automatic continuous hit. It is possible to report the degree of expectation or the success / failure. In addition, the game balance becomes even by making the conditions for clearing difficult by making the repeated hitting operation easier and easier.

Front view of pachinko machine 50 The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The back view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of the pachinko machine. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 showing an appropriateness determination process executed by the main control device 80. The table | surface which shows an example of the kind of variation pattern of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol. The flowchart 1 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. 5 is a flowchart 4 illustrating special game processing executed by the main control device 80. The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the continuous striking effect start process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the continuous striking effect execution process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The table | surface which shows each setting of the continuous striking effect in Example 1. FIG. The timing chart which shows an example of the manual striking effect by manual operation. The timing chart which shows an example of an automatic repeated striking effect. Example 1 of effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Effect display example 2 displayed on effect symbol display device 6. The table | surface which shows each setting of the continuous striking effect in Example 2. FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective embodiments can be appropriately combined. It goes without saying that this is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of a ball game machine, has a structure in which each part is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

  A game button 67 that can be operated by the player (corresponding to an operating means that can be operated by the player of the present invention) is arranged at the upper center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display. A CR settlement display device having a device 59 is provided. In addition, this machine is configured to pay out prize balls outside the machine, but a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the released game balls are collected in the game machine and used in a circulating manner. There is no problem even if it is an enclosed game machine.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3.

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for directing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the effect display device of the present invention), and the like, as in the known case. A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are disposed below the center case 5, and a gate 17 is disposed on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. If the wing piece is not opened, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12.

  In the lower right part of the game area, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 are provided. And the 1st special symbol display device 9 and the 2nd special symbol display device 10 which consist of 7 segment display devices are arrange | positioned.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. The first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not change.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device displays the normal symbol. Starts a variable display and drives a normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4) described later in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination opens almost synchronously, and the ball entering the second start port 12 (detection of the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)) is performed. It is configured to be possible. In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven is normally 0.2 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state), 1.8 seconds (2 Times). Further, the second starting port 12 is configured such that a game ball cannot enter unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts changing in the first special symbol display device, and the predetermined time is reached. Stop later. Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory as the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special figure display device displays the second special figure. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority on the suspension of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the manner in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are confirmed and displayed. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost in synchronism, and the game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball). Is configured to shift to a big hit gaming state (corresponding to the privilege state of the present invention).

  In addition, the pachinko machine in this embodiment is comprised as a probability fluctuation machine. More specifically, the games by the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment are roughly classified into a game in which the big prize opening 14 is closed and a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 14 is opened. In general, the normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as normal state) and the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as probability) that is advantageous to the player (high probability of being a big hit and easy to win) compared to the normal state. There is also a state of change).

  The special symbol consists of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation state is set so as to be able to transition after the jackpot game in the probability variation symbol, and the probability in any game state of the normal state and the probability variation state If a big hit is made with the fluctuating symbol, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a probability fluctuation state. Similarly, the normal state is set to be transitionable after the jackpot game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and if either of the normal state or the probability variation state is a big hit with the non-stochastic variation symbol, after the jackpot game ends, Transition to normal state.

  After the transition to the normal state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the short state is reached when the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. If the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the short time state of the present embodiment, the special symbol display time is shortened along with the special symbol variation time, but the normal symbol variation display is shortened. Then, the regular symbol is confirmed and displayed many times within a certain time. Therefore, the number of times that the normal symbol hits within a certain time increases, and the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory also increases. In addition, since the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy to win a large number of game balls. By making it easy for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times of special symbol variation display is further increased. Can play a variety of games.

  In the probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened similarly to the time-short state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function to open and extend the normal electric utility are the same as the short-time state, but the probability variation state increases the probability of hitting a special symbol in addition to the short-time state. The gaming state is advantageous to the player (corresponding to the privilege state of the present invention).

  FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 50, and an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device is not drawn, but the launch control device is provided below (on the back side) of the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50, and is configured around the main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning game Detection signals such as a left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second starting port 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. .

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 perform two-way communication. The payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  In addition, a game button switch 67 that detects the operation of the game button 67 is connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game button 67, the signal is sent to the sub integrated control device 83. Entered.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83 input from the main control device 80 and the game button 67). And an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S80 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) The initial values are written in the work area (S15) and the like (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S80).

  When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S10: yes), initial value random number update processing (S20), big hit determination random number update processing (S25), big hit symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S30), big hit symbol determination Random number 2 update processing (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S40), hit determination random number update processing (S45), reach determination random number update processing (S50), variation pattern determination random number update processing (S55) ) Is performed.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S60), the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the left winning ports 31 to 34, the second ordinary winning port 32, the third ordinary winning port 33, the fourth ordinary winning port 34, and Input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine and connected to the main controller 80 is executed. Subsequently, an output determination (S65), an output process such as an image output process (S70), a fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and an initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The start winning process includes various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17. In addition to storing (storing) the stored random number in the main control device 80 as a reserved storage, a process for confirming whether or not the stored random number is a preset value is performed before performing a determination as to whether or not to be described later. 2 Processing for transmitting various commands resulting from entering the starting port 12 to the sub-integrated control device 83. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special figure hold number display device 18, and the second special figure hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main control device 80 in the same manner as when there are stored numbers less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If a negative determination is made (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130. If an affirmative determination is made (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number Then, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit is a value that causes the big hit, and if the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect to win a jackpot (whether or not an effect that can expect a jackpot is possible even if the player loses).

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S120), and a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125).

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if an affirmative determination is made (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The random number for determining the reach and the random number for determining the variation pattern are stored as the second reserved memory, and 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S140), and the second reserved memory stored in the same manner as S110. Is determined in advance (S145).

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S145 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140 is sub The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination is negative (S160: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general figure hold memory counter indicating (S170), and a general figure hold memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general figure hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 receives an instruction signal for changing each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects the ordinary electric accessory (second starter 12) to open.

  Next, the success / failure determination process performed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. This process is performed by the main control device 80 when the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 and the game state (normal game state or high-probability game state) )), If the determination result is a big hit, select the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game based on the random number for big hit symbol determination, and the selected big hit game A jackpot symbol to be confirmed is determined from a plurality of jackpot symbols corresponding to. Therefore, this process is a process for determining a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, a transition to a big hit game with the largest number of opening of the big winning opening 14, and a transition to a high probability gaming state after the big hit game ends. This corresponds to the privilege state transition means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, main controller 80 determines whether or not the condition device is inactive (S200). This determination is made based on the jackpot flag. The jackpot flag is a flag that stands when a special symbol lottery is won (when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined value). If S200 is negative (S200: no), the process proceeds to a special game process described later. If S200 is positive (S200: yes), whether the special symbol is suspended (S205), the confirmed symbol is not displayed. It is determined whether it is a period (S210).

  If both S205 and S210 are positive determinations (S205: yes, S210: yes), the process proceeds to FIG. 8 to determine whether there is a second reserved memory (S220). If the determination is affirmative (S220: yes), the process proceeds to S230. If the determination is negative (S220: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S225). If S225 is negative (S225: no), the process proceeds to special game processing, and if affirmative (S225: yes), the process proceeds to S230. According to the determination order of S220 and S225, the determination of whether or not the second reserved memory is appropriate is performed with priority over the first reserved memory.

  In S230, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S230). If the determination is negative (S230: no), the process proceeds to the time-shortening state, but this process is not different from a known process (the time setting of the variation pattern to be selected is different), and the description is omitted.

  The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the time reduction flag value is “0”, it is not the time reduction state, and when the time reduction flag value is “1”, the time reduction state is set. That is, the main controller 80 determines. In the short time state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the first and second special symbols is shortened, the open extension function is activated, the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory is increased, and the operation time is extended as compared with the normal state. It becomes a state (equivalent to a privilege gaming state).

  If S230 is an affirmative determination (S230: yes), the shift process of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory to be determined is performed. 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the first or second hold storage number that has become (S235), and a hold number indicating command indicating the value of the subtracted hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S240). ).

  In the subsequent big hit determination random number comparison process, the jackpot determination random number stored in the reserved memory that is the target of the special figure success / failure determination is compared with a preset special figure determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number is determined as the special figure. It is compared whether or not it matches the determination value in the determination table (S245). Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/30) are set in the special figure success / failure determination table, and the gaming state at the time of the determination is normal probability state (normal gaming state) ) Is compared using a normal probability use determination table, and if it is a high probability gaming state, a high probability determination table is used for comparison.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the comparison result of S245 is a big hit (S250). If the determination is affirmative (S250: yes), a symbol mode setting process is performed (S255). In the symbol mode setting process, the symbol mode for determining the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is set based on the first or second reserved memory big hit symbol determining random number 1 to be determined.

  Subsequently, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 (S260). This is a process of determining a jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed from among the symbol groups set for each type of symbol mode in order to notify the jackpot game type determined by the symbol mode setting by the jackpot symbol.

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S255 (S265). The mode buffer is a device for storing the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game for setting the game state (a probabilistic change flag and a time reduction flag for setting the game state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer is configured to store specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), and store values corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S255, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process which is the content of the big hit game is performed (S270), and the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the reserved memory subject to the determination of success / failure Based on the random number, a variation pattern that becomes a variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S275). . FIG. 11 shows an example of the variation pattern of the first special diagram and the variation pattern of the second special symbol in this embodiment.

  Next, the information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S280). On the basis of the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 and is based on the information on the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. The effect change display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first or second special figure is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S250 is negative, that is, loses (S250: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing in S245 is a small hit (S285). If it is positive (S285: yes), a small hit symbol is selected ( S290) Subsequently, a small hit game opening pattern setting process is performed (S270), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S275), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is sub The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S280). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. The variation display of the effected design is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S285 is negative (S285: no), a lost symbol is selected (S295), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S275), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S280). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Starts pseudo-variation display. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  Returning to the processing of FIG. 7, if S205 is negative (S205: no), that is, if the special symbol is fluctuating, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9 and the fluctuation time of the special figure (based on the fluctuation pattern selected in S275) has elapsed. If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process proceeds to a special game process. If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), a symbol stop command is output to the sub integrated control device 83, and The figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10 is controlled to display the symbols determined in S260, S290, or S295 (S305). Receiving the symbol stop command, the sub integrated control device 83 outputs an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pre-determined pseudo (effect) symbol on the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 uses the signal to produce the effect symbol. The display device 6 is controlled to display the pseudo (effect) symbol. As a result, the start and end of the variation of the special symbol and the pseudo (effect) symbol are the same (synchronized).

  Following the processing of S305, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed shows a big hit (S310). If the determination is affirmative (S310: yes), the determined symbol display setting process (time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) (S315), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S320). If the determination is affirmative (S320: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S325). Following the negative determination in S325 or S320 (S320: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S330: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S335). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the value is “0”, the big hit probability is in the normal gaming state (normal probability), and when the value is “1”. This is a value for the main controller 80 to determine that it is in the probability variation gaming state (high probability).

  Subsequent to the negative determination (S330: no) of S335 or S330, the condition device operation start processing (S340) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S345) are performed, and the hit start effect instruction command is sub-integrated. The command is transmitted to the control device 83 (S350), and a command indicating a gaming state based on the processing is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to the special game processing.

  On the other hand, if negative determination is made in S310, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S310: no), display setting processing of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) is performed (S360), and the probability variation flag is set. 1 (S365: yes), decrement from the probability variation counter (S370), determine whether the probability variation counter is 0 (S375), if affirmative (S375: yes), The probability variation flag is set to 0 (S380).

  If S380, or S365, S375 is negative (S365: no, S375: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S385). If it is positive (S385: yes), the time reduction counter is decremented (S390). Then, it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter is 0 (S395). If the determination is affirmative (S395: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S400). Every time the special symbol is displayed in accordance with the determination of success / failure according to S365 to S400, the probability variation count that regulates the high-probability gaming state and the short-time state and the short-time counter are counted, and these counters reach a predetermined value. The high probability state and the short time state end.

  Subsequently, if S400 or S385, S395 is a negative determination (S385: no, S395: no), it is determined whether the special symbol that has been confirmed is a small hit symbol (S405), and if a positive determination is made (S405: yes). ), A process for starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S410). Subsequent to the negative determination (S405: no) in S410 or S405, a state designation command indicating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S355), and the process proceeds to a special game process.

  Returning to FIG. 7, if S210 is negative (S210: no), that is, if the special symbol is being confirmed, the process proceeds to FIG. 10 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time set in S315 or S360 has ended ( S450). If a negative determination is made (S450: no), the process proceeds to a special game process. If an affirmative determination is made (S450: yes), the first special figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10 is controlled to end the fixed display of the special symbol. Then, an instruction signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform a confirmed symbol display end process for ending the confirmed display of the pseudo (effect) symbol (S455), and the process proceeds to the special game process.

  The above is the special success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a random number (a big hit symbol determination random number, a small hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number) for selecting a symbol type and a variation pattern for notifying the success / failure determination result during the start winning process. (Random numbers, random numbers for determining variation patterns) are acquired, but it may be configured to acquire these random numbers during the determination process.

  Next, a special game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. This process is a process of controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 based on the opening pattern of the special winning opening 14 set in S270 of FIG.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is inoperative based on the jackpot flag (S500). If an affirmative determination is made, that is, if it is not during a big hit (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 14 is operating as a small hit game (S505). If S505 is negative (S505: no), the process returns; if it is positive (S505: yes), it is determined whether the small hit start interval is in effect (S510); if it is positive (S510: yes), the small hit It is determined whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (S515). If the determination is negative (S515: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S515: yes), the first big winning opening 14 is opened as a small hit game. Then, a small hit effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S520), and the process returns.

  If S510 is negative (S510: no), it is determined whether or not a small hitting operation is being performed (S525). If it is positive (S525: yes), it is determined whether the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S530). ), If affirmative determination is made (S530: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 14 at the time of the small hit game is less than 9 (S535). If S530 is negative (S530: no), or S535 is positive (S535: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small winning game of the big winning opening 14 has passed (S540), and if negative (S540). : No) Return.

  If S535 is negative (S535: no) or S540 is affirmative (S540: yes), the closing process of the big winning opening 14 for performing the small hit game is performed (S545), and then the small hit end effect process is performed ( S550) Return.

  If S525 is negative and the game is not in a small hit game (S525: no), it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has elapsed (S555). If negative determination is made (S555: no), the process returns and an affirmative determination is made. If so (S555: yes), a small hit game end process is performed (S560), and the process returns to the return.

  If S500 is negative, that is, if the big hit flag is set (S500: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the big prize opening 14 is closed (S600), and if it is affirmative (S600: yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being started (S605). If S605 is an affirmative determination (S605: yes), it is determined whether or not the start effect time of the big hit game has elapsed (S610). If a negative determination is made (S610: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S610: yes), In addition to performing the opening process of the special winning opening 14, a command for instructing the special winning opening opening effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S615), and the process returns.

  If S605 is negative (S605: no), that is, if the big hit game is not being started, it is determined whether it is during an interval between rounds (S620). If it is negative (S620: no), the big hit game is ended. It is determined whether it is medium (S630), and if it is negative (S630: no), a big hit start effect process is performed, a command for instructing the big hit start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S635), and the process returns.

  When the main control device 80 transmits a big hit start effect instruction command to the sub integrated control device 83 in S635, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the command violently uses the lamps and LEDs provided in the pachinko machine for the big hit game effect. Light is emitted and sound for jackpot gaming is output from the speaker. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 transmits a signal to the effect symbol control device 82 and causes the effect symbol display device 6 to display the jackpot start effect.

  If S620 is affirmative, that is, if an interval between rounds is in progress (S620: yes), it is determined whether the interval time has elapsed (S625), if it is negative (S625: no), the process returns, and if it is affirmative (S625: yes). ), The special winning opening 14 is opened (S615), and the process returns.

  If S600 is negative, that is, if the special winning opening 14 is open (S600: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 14 to determine whether or not the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S700). S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of detected count switches 14a is less than 9 (S705). If a negative determination in S700 or S705 is affirmative (S700: no, S705: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has passed (S710), and if it is a negative determination (S710: no), the process returns. If S705 is negative (S705: no), or S710 is positive (S710: yes), the closing process of the winning prize opening 14 is performed (S715), and whether the round game of the ended winning prize opening 14 is the final round or not. (S720).

  If S720 is affirmative (S720: yes), jackpot end effect processing is performed, a command for instructing the jackpot end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S725), and the process returns. If S720 is negative (S720: no), an interval process between round games is performed, an instruction signal for starting an interval effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S730), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 13, if S630 is affirmative, that is, if the big hit end effect is being performed (S630: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 15 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has passed (S800). If S800 is negative (S800: no), the process returns to the return, and if S800 is positive (S800: yes), stop processing (S805) of the accessory continuous action device and operation stop processing (S810) of the condition device are performed to make a big hit. The game is finished, referring to the mode buffer set in S265 (whether determination processing) in FIG. 10 (S815), the probability variation flag (S820), the probability variation counter (S825), the time reduction flag (S830), the time reduction counter (S835) Is cleared, the mode buffer is cleared (S840), an end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S845), a state designation command is transmitted based on the set probability change flag and the short time flag (S850), and the jackpot flag is set to 0. Set (S855) and return.

  Next, the change instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this processing, based on the contents indicated by the change instruction command received from the main control device 80, the effect mode displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from among the effect modes stored by the sub integrated control device 83. This is a process for instructing display on the effect symbol display device 6, corresponds to the effect display means of the present invention, and is a process that includes a part of the continuous impact effect means.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a change instruction command has been received (S900). If a negative determination is made (S900: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made (S900: yes), a distributed random number is extracted (S905). Based on the content indicated by the received change instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S905, the effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is determined from among a plurality of types of effect modes stored in the sub-integrated control device 83. The symbol to be displayed is selected (S910).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the effect mode selected in S910 includes (includes) repeated hit effects (S915). If the determination is negative (S915: no), a signal instructing the display of the effect mode selected in S910 is generated. It transmits to the symbol control apparatus 82 (S920), and returns.

  If S915 is an affirmative determination (S915: yes), a continuous hit effect setting process is performed (S925), the type of automatic continuous hit to be executed when automatic continuous hit is set (S930), and 1 is set in the consecutive hit standby flag. Then (S935), the process proceeds to S920 described above. The continuous strike standby flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, the sub integrated control device 83 indicates that it is in a standby state for starting a continuous hit effect, and if the value is 0, it is not in the standby state. Judgment.

  In the repeated hitting effect setting process of S925, based on the effect mode selected in S910 and the random number extracted in S905, the effect pattern of the repeated hit effect, a standby timer that defines the time from the start of change to the start of the repeated hit effect, An execution timer that defines the performance execution time (corresponding to a predetermined period of the present invention) is set, and in the automatic repeated hitting type setting in S930, automatic repeated hitting is performed based on the contents of the change instruction command and the extracted distributed random number. If it is set, it is set in advance whether to perform the first automatic hit or the second automatic hit repeatedly. In the first automatic continuous hit and the second automatic continuous hit, the pseudo continuous hit interval of the game button 67 is set smaller in the first automatic continuous hit.

  As shown in the chart of FIG. 19 (2), in this embodiment, there are four types of effect patterns 1 to 4 as consecutive strike effect patterns, and the game buttons necessary to advance the effect by each pattern (increase the meter by one scale). The number of repeated hits 67 is different. It should be noted that even in the same production pattern, the range of the number of settings for increasing the meter by one is different between manual and automatic (the “continuous strike production of the present invention is the continuous strike by the automatic continuous strike means and the continuous strike by the player. And the predetermined number of times for performing the notification is different from the above.

  In addition, as shown in the chart of FIG. 19 (1), when the player sets automatic continuous hitting (automatic continuous hitting set by pressing the game button 67 for about 3.0 seconds), Either of the two automatic hits is set, but if the result of the determination is a win, one is selected with the same ratio (5/10), but if it is lost, the ratio is 9/10. Since two automatic continuous hits are set, when the first automatic continuous hit is performed, an effect with high expectation for the player is performed (“the automatic continuous hitting means of the present invention performs the first automatic repeated hits”). When implemented, this corresponds to a configuration in which the transition to the privilege state or the expectation level to shift to the privilege state is higher than in the case of performing the second automatic continuous hit).

  Next, the repeated hitting effect start process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process of starting a continuous hit effect based on the continuous hit standby flag and the standby timer set in the variation instruction command receiving process.

  When this process starts. It is determined whether or not the continuous hitting standby flag is 1 (S950). If the determination is negative (S950: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S950: yes), the counter that is the standby timer is decremented (S955). Whether or not (S960). If S960 is negative (S960: no), the process returns, and if it is affirmative (S960: yes), the repeated hitting effect start processing is performed (S965), the consecutive hit execution flag is set to 1 (S970), and the consecutive hit waiting flag is set to 0. Set (S975) and return. Based on the execution timer that has been set in S925 (continuous hitting effect setting process), the repeated hitting effect starting process starts displaying the repeated hitting effect described later on the effect symbol display device 6 with reference to FIGS.

  The continuous hit execution flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it indicates that the continuous hit effect according to the player's operation of the game button 67 is possible, and if the value is 0, the continuous hit effect. The sub-integrated control device 83 determines that this is a period during which it is impossible.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, the repeated strike effect execution process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described. This process corresponds to the continuous hitting effect means of the present invention, and is a process including automatic continuous hitting means.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the continuous hit execution flag is 1 (S1000). If the determination is negative (S1000: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1000: yes), the setting is made in S925 (continuous hit effect setting process). The counter that is the execution timer is decremented (S1005), and it is determined whether the execution timer is 0 (S1010).

  If S1010 is negative, that is, if the execution period of the continuous hitting effect (corresponding to a predetermined period of the present invention) (S1010: no), it is determined whether or not an operation of the game button switch 67a is detected (S1030), and if it is affirmative ( (S1030: yes), the counter setting counter is incremented (S1035). The continuous hit setting counter is a counter that measures the continuous detection of the game button switch 67a, and a counter that counts the continuous pressing period of the game button 67 of the player. Accordingly, when the game button switch 67a is not detected (the player returns pressing the game button 67), the counter value is cleared (S1090).

  Specifically, the counter value reaches a predetermined time (about 3 seconds in the present embodiment) as the player continues to press the game button 67 in S1050, S1055, S1060, and S1065 from the negative determination in S1040 described below. Then, the automatic continuous hitting is started, and the automatic continuous hitting is continued by continuing to press the button after that (in the present invention, “if the player continues to press the operation means for a predetermined time within a predetermined period, Corresponds to "automatic continuous hitting means for repeated hits").

  Subsequent to S1035, it is determined whether or not the consecutive hit setting counter is 1 (first rise from the undetected state of the game button switch 67a), that is, the start of the continuous hit action or the game button 67 for starting the automatic continuous hit. It is determined whether or not the continuous pressing of has started (S1040). If it is affirmation determination determination (S1035: yes), a continuous striking effect progress process will be performed (S1045) and it will return.

  Whether or not the number of consecutive hits of the game button 67 for progressing the effect set for each consecutive hit effect pattern (increase lighting of the meter) has reached the set number (see FIG. 19 (2)) If it has been reached, an instruction to advance the production, specifically, an instruction signal for displaying the increased lighting of the meter is transmitted, and if the meter is lit up to the final stage, it indicates the expectation level that will be a big hit An instruction signal for displaying a numerical value is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82. If repeated hits are made until the expectation value is displayed, the continuous hit effect ends even if the execution timer does not reach 0, and 0 is set in the repeat hit execution flag.

  If S1040 is negative, that is, if the detection of the game button switch 67a continues (S1040), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous hit setting counter has reached a set value for starting automatic continuous hit (S1050), and an affirmative determination is made. That is, if the game button 67 continues to be pressed for about 3 seconds (S1050: yes), the automatic flag is set to 1 (S1055), an automatic repeated effect progress process is performed (S1060), and the process returns.

  The automatic flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, the sub integrated control device 83 indicates that automatic continuous hitting is being executed, and if the value is 0, the automatic continuous hit is not being executed. to decide.

  In the automatic continuous striking effect progression process, the operation of the game button 67 is continuously performed at predetermined intervals based on the type of automatic continuous striking (first automatic repeated striking or second automatic repeated striking) set at the time of the variable instruction command receiving process. Each time the pseudo automatic continuous hit reaches the set number for automatic continuous hit in FIG. 19 (2), the display mode is changed in the same manner as the continuous hit progress effect in S1045 (meter). Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and if the meter is lit to the final stage, an instruction signal for displaying a numerical value indicating the degree of expectation that is a big hit is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. In this case as well, if repeated hits are made until the expectation numerical value is displayed, the continuous hit effect ends even if the execution timer does not reach 0, and 0 is set in the repeat hit execution flag and the automatic flag. It should be noted that a pattern may be provided in which the meter does not light up to the final stage no matter how many times the game button 67 is repeatedly hit. In this case, it is preferable that the determination result is lost, but it may be performed in the case of winning, This is preferable when the expectation level of the hit is low.

  If S1050 is negative (S1050: no), it is determined whether or not the automatic flag is 1 (S1065). If the determination is affirmative, that is, if the game button 67 continues to be pressed even after the start of continuous firing (S1065: yes). ), The process proceeds to S1060 to continue the automatic continuous striking effect progress process. If S1065 is negative (S1065: no), the process returns.

  If S1030 is negative (S1030: no), it is determined whether or not the automatic flag is 1 (S1070). If it is affirmative (S1070: yes), the automatic repeat effect is terminated (S1075), and the automatic flag is set to 0 ( S1080), the continuous hit setting counter is cleared (S1090), and the process returns. If S1070 is negative (S1070: no), it is determined whether or not the repeated hit setting counter is greater than 0 (S1085), if negative (S1085: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative (S1085), the repeated hit setting counter is set. Clear and return from (S1090).

  If S1010 is affirmative, that is, if the execution period of repeated hitting effects ends (S1010: yes), the repeated hitting effect end processing is performed (S1015), the automatic flag is set to 0 (S1020), and the consecutive hit setting counter is cleared (S1025). ), 0 is set to the continuous hit execution flag (S1028) and the process returns.

  Next, an example of the operation timing of the game button 67 when consecutive hits are performed will be described using the timing charts of FIGS. These timing charts show an example of the progress timing of the continuous hit effect according to the number of times of operation of the game button 67, the operation timing of the player's game button 67, and the operation timing of the pseudo game button 67 in the automatic continuous hit. .

  FIG. 20 shows an example when the player manually hits the game button 67 continuously. In the figure, the player starts hitting the game button 67 repeatedly, and when the third hit is made, the first set number is reached, and the continuous hit effect progresses by one stage. This set number has the contents shown in FIG. 19 (2), and the set number is again selected from the range every time the production progresses.

  Thereafter, when the set number from the second time to the fifth time is similarly advanced by repeated manual hits, the expectation level of whether or not to make a big hit is informed numerically, and the hitting effect ends. In this embodiment, there are five stages of continuous hitting until the expectation is notified. However, this stage is not the same every time including automatic hitting, but a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the game button 67 is performed). It is also possible to use a random number extracted from time to time). With this configuration, the degree of difficulty until the notification of the degree of expectation is changed for each continuous effect, and the interest is increased.

  It should be noted that at the time of manual hitting by the player, the operation interval of the game button 67 does not become constant, and proceeds with a combination of long and short intervals such as XY (X> Y) in the figure.

  (1) of FIG. 21 is an example when the first automatic hit is performed, and (2) is an example when the second automatic hit is performed. In order to make the comparison easier, both stages are staged with the same number of settings. The difference between the first automatic continuous hit and the second automatic continuous hit is the pseudo continuous hit interval, and the first automatic continuous hit is shorter than the second automatic hit (see “ This corresponds to a configuration in which the interval of the first automatic hit is smaller than the interval of the second automatic hit). Thereby, the time from the start of the automatic continuous hit to the end of the continuous hit effect is longer in the second automatic continuous hit.

  In this embodiment, the operation interval of the pseudo game button 67 is set to be the same every time in automatic continuous hitting, but it may be changed every time a pseudo operation is performed as in the manual operation. It is good also as a structure by which the direction of an operation interval becomes short. In this case, even in the first automatic continuous hitting, by incorporating an operation interval equivalent to the second automatic continuous hitting, it is possible to make the player not know which automatic continuous hitting, and as a result, the numerical value of the last expected degree notification is obtained. Until it is displayed, the expectation can be extended.

  Next, an effect display example displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. (1) in FIG. 22 shows a screen configuration at the time of normal fluctuation of the pseudo symbol. Specifically, in the pseudo symbol display section arranged at the approximate center of the screen, the left middle right pseudo symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the number of reserved symbols is notified at the lower left corner of the screen. A first special figure reserved memory number display area is arranged, and a second special figure reserved memory number display area is similarly arranged at the lower right corner of the screen.

  (2) of FIG. 22 has shown the screen structure at the time of a continuous striking effect. Specifically, the pseudo symbol display portion arranged in the center of the screen is reduced and moved to the upper right of the screen, and a graphic indicating a downward arrow and a game button 67 containing a character string “continuous hit” therebelow. Are arranged on the left half of the screen, and a five-stage meter display unit is arranged on the left half of the screen, and an expectation display unit is arranged thereon.

  (3) in FIG. 23 is a display example indicating that the continuous hitting effect is in progress (the continuous hitting effect has progressed to two stages). When the player repeatedly presses the game button 67 or the pseudo game button 67 is repeatedly operated automatically, the arrow and button figure on the continuous hit instruction display unit moves up and down accordingly, and according to the movement. Sound effects are output from the speakers. The sound effect in this case is output as a common sound effect (for example, a van) at the time of manual operation and at the time of the second automatic hit, but at the time of the first automatic hit, a different sound effect (for example, a bakun) is output. .

  When manual repeated hitting or automatic pseudo repeated hitting reaches a set number, the scales of the meter display unit are sequentially lit from the bottom in accordance with the control for advancing the production.

  (4) in FIG. 23 is a display example showing a case where the continuous hit effect has progressed to the final stage. When the repetitive striking effect progresses to the final stage and all the scales are lit, a numerical value indicating the expected degree of big hit during the change is displayed as a percentage. In the figure, displaying 60% suggests that the degree of expectation is slightly high.

  In the present embodiment, the same display content as that in manual continuous hitting is used even during automatic continuous hitting. However, for example, a character string “auto” may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 during automatic hitting.

  The above is the description of the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, when the player starts automatic continuous hitting by pressing the game button 67 for a long time, either the first automatic continuous hit (small interval) or the second automatic continuous hit (large interval) is continued while the long press is continued. However, if the degree of expectation of the change determined at the time of receiving the change instruction command is high, the ratio of executing the first automatic hit becomes high. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player have an interest in which automatic continuous hit is performed when the automatic continuous hit is started.

  Furthermore, when performing the first automatic hit, a different sound effect is output from the time of performing other continuous hits, so the difference in the sound effect that is output according to the operation when a pseudo operation is performed Thus, the level of expectation can be determined.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. The components constituting the pachinko gaming machine in the second embodiment and the electrical connections thereof are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the portions not specifically described are the same as the contents, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

  The second embodiment has a configuration in which the degree of expectation in the case of performing the first automatic continuous hit and the degree of expectation in the case of performing the second automatic continuous hit with respect to the first embodiment are reversed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the selection ratio between the first automatic hit and the second automatic hit at the time of big hit is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the selection ratio at the time of losing is reversed from that of the first embodiment. (The ratio of selecting the second automatic continuous hit at the time of losing is 1/10). Thus, when the second automatic continuous hit is performed, an effect with high expectation for the player is performed (if the automatic continuous hit means of the present invention performs the second automatic continuous hit, the bonus state is entered. This corresponds to a configuration in which the degree of expectation for shifting to the privilege state is higher than the case of shifting or performing the first automatic continuous hitting).

  Even in this embodiment, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the same effect mode as in the first embodiment, and when the player performs a continuous hitting operation of the game button 67 or a continuous hitting operation of the pseudo game button 67 by automatic continuous hitting, the continuous hitting is performed. The arrow and button graphics on the instruction display unit move up and down, and sound effects are output from the speaker according to the movement. The sound effect in this case is output as a common sound effect (for example, a van) at the time of manual operation and at the time of the first automatic hit, but at the time of the second automatic hit, a different sound effect (for example, a bakun) is output. .

  When the second automatic continuous hit is performed by this sound effect output, a sound effect different from that at the time of other continuous hits is output, so that it is output in accordance with the operation when the pseudo operation is performed. The level of expectation can be discriminated by the difference in sound effects, and an unexpected game can be provided in which the expectation is high even though the continuous hitting speed is slow. Further, the sound effect may not be output according to the operation, but the output sound effect may prompt the operation tempo of the game button 67, and the rhythm or melody is generated by the first automatic hit and the second automatic hit. It is good also as a structure which outputs a different sound effect.

  Next, Example 3 will be described. The parts constituting the pachinko gaming machine and the electrical connection thereof in the third embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the parts not specifically described are the same as the contents, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

  In the first and second embodiments, each time the number of consecutive hits reaches the set number, the repeated hit effect is advanced by one stage. However, in the third embodiment, the operation for each successive hit (a pseudo every-time operation for automatic consecutive hits). A lottery is performed to determine whether or not the performance is to be advanced every time.

  Specifically, in the first and second embodiments, the number of operations for advancing the continuous striking effect is set according to the content of FIG. 19 (2), but in the third embodiment, the probability of the lottery performed at each operation is illustrated. 19 (2) is set as the denominator. For example, in the case of the repetitive striking effect pattern 1, the probability of 1/2, 1/4, and 1/5 is selected every time the repetitive striking effect is advanced in the case of manual operation, and 1/4 in the case of automatic repetitive striking. The probabilities of 1/5, 1/6, and 1/7 are selected every time the continuous hit effect is advanced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lottery probability is set as a repeated hitting effect pattern in the repeated hitting effect setting process (S925) of the change instruction command receiving process shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the lottery probability is set every time the continuous striking effect progresses, but the configuration in which the lottery probability that is initially set is used in all the lotteries (the configuration in which the lottery probability does not change from that initially set). ).

  Further, in this embodiment, the repeated hitting effect progression process (S1045) of the repeated hitting effect execution process shown in FIG. 18 is a lottery for advancing the effect set for each repeated hitting effect pattern (the meter is lit up). It is determined whether or not it has been elected, and if it has been elected, an instruction to advance the production, specifically, an instruction signal for displaying an increased lighting of the meter is transmitted. An instruction signal for displaying a numerical value indicating the expected degree is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. If repeated hits are made until the expectation value is displayed, the continuous hit effect ends even if the execution timer does not reach 0, and 0 is set in the repeat hit execution flag.

  Further, in this embodiment, the automatic continuous hit effect progress processing (S1060) of the continuous hit effect execution process shown in FIG. 18 is the type of automatic continuous hit (first automatic repeated hit or second automatic repeated hit) set during the variable instruction command receiving process. ), Pseudo control corresponding to continuous operation of the game button 67 is performed at a predetermined interval, and the performance with the probability set is advanced for each pseudo automatic continuous hit ( It is determined whether or not a lottery for increasing the meter) has been won, and if it has been won, an instruction signal for changing the display mode (increase lighting of the meter) is displayed in the same manner as the continuous hitting progress effect of S1045. If the meter is lit to the final stage, an instruction signal for displaying a numerical value indicating the degree of expectation that is a big hit is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82.

  In the automatic continuous hit of this embodiment, even if the automatic continuous hit 1 and the automatic continuous hit 2 have the same lottery probability at the time of pressing, the number of pseudo presses within a predetermined period is different, so that the progress speed of the continuous hit effect is short. It becomes the structure which becomes faster on average. It should be noted that the lottery probabilities set for the automatic continuous hit 1 and the automatic continuous hit 2 may be different from each other in order to give a clear difference in the progress speed of the continuous hit effect between the automatic continuous hit 1 and the automatic continuous hit 2.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the embodiment, the repeated hitting effect is implemented during the fluctuation until the determination result of the success / failure determination is performed. However, in the big hit gaming state, the continuous hitting effect progress display unit is displayed on the directing symbol display device 6 and the high probability gaming state is displayed after the big hit game is finished. You may alert | report the expectation degree which transfers to 14th, or the expectation degree which continues the round number of jackpot games to the maximum 14 rounds.

  In the embodiment, every time the number of consecutive hits reaches the set number, the striking effect is advanced by one step. However, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the effect is progressed for each operation, and when winning, the effect is advanced. Also good.

  In addition, it is configured to notify the expectation when the meter is lit continuously until the meter is fully lit, but if the meter is fully lit, it will be a big hit (or a high probability after the big hit game is over, and the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the big hit) An arrangement in which the scale of the meter is not fully lit no matter how many times it is hit is considered. In this configuration, it is possible to give a sense of performing repeated hits to make a big hit by itself.

  Further, the effect mode of the repetitive strike effect is not limited to the one in which the scale of the meter increases according to the number of repetitive strikes shown in the embodiment, and any effect suitable for the repetitive strike operation may be used. An effect that displays a degree of expectation or a big hit is confirmed if a target is destroyed by launching a missile or a missile can be said to be an effect suitable for repeated hitting operations.

  In this embodiment, the two types of automatic continuous hits are the first automatic continuous hit and the second automatic continuous hit. However, the number of types may be further increased, and in this case, it is clearer than the continuous hit speed manually performed by the player. It is possible to provide an interesting gaming machine by providing automatic continuous hitting at a very fast continuous hitting speed (speed impossible by manual operation) or obviously slow automatic hitting. Further, it can be installed not only in a ball game machine but also in a spinning game machine as an effect suggesting the degree of expectation to shift to a bonus game.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, it is provided with a plurality of consecutive hit effects that are executed according to the expected degree of transition to the privilege game, and allows the player to recognize the expected degree by the difference in the consecutive hit effects that are executed. The configuration is possible. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine provided with operation means.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st starting port 11a 1st starting port switch 12 2nd starting port 12a 2nd starting port switch 17 Gate 17a Normal symbol operation switch 67 Game button 67a Game button switch 80 Main controller 82 Production Symbol control device 83 Sub integrated control device

Claims (5)

Privilege state transition means for transitioning to a privilege state in which the player is advantageous when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Effect display means for displaying effects related to the transition to the privilege state by the privilege state transition means on the effect display device;
A gaming machine comprising operating means operable by a player,
When a player repeatedly hits the operation means a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, it is provided whether or not to shift to the privilege state, or a continuous hit effect means for informing the expectation of the transition to the privilege state,
The continuous hitting effect means includes automatic continuous hitting means for automatically executing the continuous hitting when the player continues to press the operation means for a predetermined time within the predetermined period;
The automatic continuous hitting means includes a first automatic continuous hit and a second automatic continuous hit for performing the continuous hit at an interval different from the first automatic continuous hit, and whether or not to shift to the privilege state, or to the privilege state Depending on the expected degree of transition, either the first automatic hit or the second automatic hit is performed,
The interval between the first automatic hits is smaller than the interval between the second automatic hits;
When the automatic continuous hitting means performs the second automatic continuous hit, the game machine has a higher degree of expectation to shift to the privilege state or to shift to the privilege state than when the first automatic continuous hit is performed. . Privilege state transition means for transitioning to a privilege state in which the player is advantageous when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Effect display means for displaying effects related to the transition to the privilege state by the privilege state transition means on the effect display device;
A gaming machine comprising operating means operable by a player,
If the operation means is continuously operated within a predetermined period, a lottery is performed each time the operation means is operated, and if the lottery is won, whether or not the privilege state is entered or whether the privilege state is entered. It is equipped with repetitive hitting directing means for informing the expected degree of transition,
The continuous hitting effect means includes automatic continuous hitting means for automatically executing the continuous hitting when the player continues to press the operation means for a predetermined time within the predetermined period;
The automatic continuous hitting means includes a first automatic continuous hit and a second automatic continuous hit for performing the continuous hit at an interval different from the first automatic continuous hit, and whether or not to shift to the privilege state, or to the privilege state Depending on the expected degree of transition, either the first automatic hit or the second automatic hit is performed,
The interval between the first automatic hits is smaller than the interval between the second automatic hits;
When the automatic continuous hitting means performs the second automatic continuous hit, the game machine has a higher degree of expectation to shift to the privilege state or to shift to the privilege state than when the first automatic continuous hit is performed. . In the gaming machine of claim 1 or claim 2,
A normal operation sound and a special operation sound are provided as sound effects at the time of the continuous hitting effect means implementation,
The gaming machine characterized in that the special operation sound is output when the second automatic continuous hitting is performed, and the normal operation sound is output when the other continuous hitting effects are performed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the repeated hitting effect, the predetermined number of times for performing the notification is different between the consecutive hit by the automatic hitting means and the repeated hit by the player. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 and 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the consecutive hit effect has different probabilities for the lottery to perform the notification between the consecutive hit by the automatic hitting means and the repeated hit by the player.

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