JP2021023651A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve interest in a game.SOLUTION: A first operation result performance is executed when it is regarded that an operation button is operated at a prescribed operation mode in a condition that the operation button has not been operated at the prescribed operation mode until first prescribed timing has reached in a first operation enabled period under an automatic operation state. A second operation result performance is executed when it is regarded that an operation button is operated at a prescribed operation mode in a condition that the operation button has not been operated at the prescribed operation mode until second prescribed timing has reached in a second operation enabled period under second execution trigger state. A time period from start of the first operation enabled period until the first prescribed timing has reached and a time period from start of the second operation enabled period until the second prescribed timing has reached are different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, in some gaming machines, when the operating means is operated by the player during a predetermined operation valid period, the operation result effect is executed. In such a game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, by selecting the automatic operation mode, the operation result effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated by the player during the predetermined operation validity period. Things are disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-18241

However, in such a game machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game, for example, by enhancing the effect of the operation result effect in the automatic operation mode.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a specific operation means that can be operated by the player, an effect execution means that executes the effect, and an execution trigger state control means that controls the execution trigger state of the effect. Has an operation result effect in which execution is started when a start condition is satisfied in a predetermined operation valid period, and the execution trigger state control means controls the execution trigger state of the operation result effect to execute the operation result effect. The trigger state includes a first execution trigger state and a second execution trigger state, and the first execution trigger state is when a specific operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode in the predetermined operation valid period. , The operation result effect is executed, and the second execution trigger state is when the specific operation means is not operated in the predetermined operation mode by the predetermined timing in the predetermined operation valid period. It is considered that the specific operation means has been operated in the predetermined operation mode, and the operation result effect is executed. During the predetermined operation validity period, the first operation validity period and the second operation validity period There are a plurality of the operation result effects, and the plurality of operation result effects include a first operation result effect whose execution is started when the start condition is satisfied in the first operation valid period, and the second operation result effect. There is a second operation result effect in which execution is started when the start condition is satisfied in the operation valid period, and the predetermined timing includes a first predetermined timing and a second predetermined timing, and the first operation result effect is produced. Is a specific operation means in the predetermined operation mode when the specific operation means is not operated in the predetermined operation mode by the time when the first predetermined timing is reached in the first operation valid period in the second execution trigger state. Is an effect to be executed with the assumption that is operated, and the second operation result effect is the predetermined time until the second predetermined timing is reached in the second operation valid period in the second execution trigger state. When the specific operation means is not operated in the operation mode, it is considered that the specific operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode, and the effect is executed. After the first operation valid period is started, the operation is performed. The gist is that the time until the first predetermined timing is reached and the time from the start of the second operation valid period to the second predetermined timing are different.

Regarding the game machine, in the second execution trigger state, when the specific operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode by the time when the predetermined timing is reached in the predetermined operation valid period, the operation result effect is executed. It may be in a state.

With respect to the game machine, the execution trigger state control means controls from the second execution trigger state to the first execution trigger state when the specific operation means is operated in the second execution trigger state, and the second execution trigger state. Even if a special operating means different from the specific operating means is operated in the state, the control of the second execution trigger state may be continued.

The game machine is provided with a game execution means for executing a variable game, and the execution trigger state control means is operated in a specific operation mode in the first execution trigger state during execution of the variable game. The execution trigger state control means controls from the first execution trigger state to the second execution trigger state, and the specific operation mode is an operation mode completed by a specific number of operations or operations in a continuous specific period. If the predetermined operation valid period is started from the start to the completion of the operation of the specific operation means in the specific operation mode, the control from the first execution trigger state to the second execution trigger state may not be performed. ..

The game machine is provided with a game execution means for executing a variable game, the effect has a specific effect, and the execution trigger state control means performs a specific operation in the first execution trigger state during the execution of the variable game. When the specific operation means is operated in the embodiment, the first execution trigger state is controlled to the second execution trigger state, and the specific operation mode is an operation mode completed by a specific number of operations or an operation in a continuous specific period. When the execution of the specific effect is started from the start of the operation of the specific operation means to the completion of the operation of the specific operation mode in the specific operation mode, the execution trigger state control means performs the second execution from the first execution trigger state. It is better not to control the trigger state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the type of an operation effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the first single hit operation effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the second single hit operation effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the third single hit operation effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing a continuous hit single hit operation effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a long press operation effect. The figure which shows the automatic operation valid condition and automatic operation invalid condition. The figure which shows the automatic operation state setting process. The figure which shows the automatic setting counter subtraction processing. The figure which shows the operation effect start processing. The figure which shows the operation count subtraction processing. The figure which shows the operation time subtraction processing. The figure which shows the operation reception process. The figure which shows the operation result effect processing. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the execution start timing of the single hit operation result effect. (A) is a diagram showing the execution start timing of the first single hit operation result effect, and (b) and (c) are diagrams showing the execution start timing of the continuous hit operation result effect. The figure which shows the execution start timing of a long press operation result effect. The figure which shows an example of the execution mode of the notification effect and the operation result effect when the power supply is restarted.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with operation buttons 19a to 19c on the front side of the frame 11 at positions that can be operated by the player. In the present embodiment, the operation buttons 19a to 19c include a first operation button 19a, a second operation button 19b, and a third operation button 19c. The third operation button 19c is composed of four operation units: an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a right button RBT, and a left button LBT.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 22a corresponds to a game execution means for executing a variable game. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display unit 22b corresponds to a game execution means for executing a variable game. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special lottery) of a special symbol executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the special game corresponds to a variable game.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in the special lottery, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as the "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a normal game, when a normal outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the normal outlier. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 usually includes a hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

The information display device 22 may include a game state display unit that displays information that can recognize the game state of the pachinko game machine 10. For example, the information displayed on the game state display unit may be information indicating that the state is in a high probability state, which will be described later, or information indicating that the state is in a high base state, which will be described later. The information display device 22 may include an intensity display unit that displays information on the firing intensity of the game ball. It should be noted that these plurality of display units need not be provided on the same member (information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be provided separately in a portion different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
A game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by partitioning the surface side of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can see the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are effect devices that are examples of means for executing the effect. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 correspond to the effect execution means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to include at least one of an effect display device 27, a decorative lamp 17, and a speaker 18 as an effect executing means. Further, the effect executing means may include a movable body that executes a movable effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 28 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes starting ports 28 and 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 28, 29, 31, and 34. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the out-port (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a special lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit in the special lottery is higher than in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and a control in which the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, and a third jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed. In the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 31 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are played up to a predetermined number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the first big hit symbol and the third big hit symbol, the first specified number of times (10 times in this embodiment) is set as the specified number of times of the round game. In the second jackpot symbol, the second specified number of times (4 times in this embodiment), which is less than the first specified number of times, is specified as the specified number of round games.

The first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol are defined as a high probability state and a high base state as the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. After the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit symbol and the second big hit symbol, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the third big hit symbol, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the third big hit symbol is finished, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined maximum number of times is finished, or before the special game of the maximum number of times is finished. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The directing game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and variablely displayed.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main substrate 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination after the reach production is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or after the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 and the main board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 41.

The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the first operation button 19a are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button 19a has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the second operation button 19b are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the third operation button 19c are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the third operation button 19c has been operated.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c store various information stored when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off even if the power supply from the external power supply is cut off. It is configured to be retained for a predetermined period of time. For example, each of the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c retains various information even after the power supply is cut off by the power supplied from the backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). It is good to do. For example, each of the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory capable of holding the stored contents even when the power is not supplied, so that even after the power supply from the external power supply is cut off. Various information may be retained.

In the main control RAM 40c, various information to be backed up includes various information related to the game. In the sub-control RAM 41c, the various information to be backed up includes various effect information related to the effect. Then, when the power supply is started (when the power is restored) after the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, the game control can be restored based on the various information held.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 includes a RAM clear switch (not shown), and the RAM clear switch is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c is initialized by turning on the power when the RAM clear switch is in the ON state. In this case, the information indicating the initialization of various information is output from the main board 40 to the sub-board 41, and the various information backed up in the sub-control RAM 41c is also initialized. On the other hand, when the power is turned on when the RAM clear switch is in the off state, recovery control is performed based on various backed up information. In this case, information indicating the return of various information is output from the main board 40 to the sub board 41, and the return control is performed based on the various information backed up in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the startup process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the power supply from the external power source is started, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is operated. When the RAM clear switch is operated, the main control CPU 40a initializes various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, and information that can specify the initialization of the various information (hereinafter, referred to as an initialization command). ) Is set in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the start-up process after returning to the state at the time of initialization.

When the RAM clear switch is not operated, the main control CPU 40a returns to the state when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped based on various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, and also from the external power supply. Set the output buffer with information that can identify the return to the state when the power supply is stopped (hereinafter referred to as the return command). After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the start-up process.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the startup process is performed will be described. First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a special lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Main control when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the game. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs subtraction of the second special hold number, special lottery, determination of the jackpot symbol or missed symbol, determination of the variation pattern, and setting of the symbol command and the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and provides information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

Subsequently, the standby state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the execution of the special game is completed and the predetermined variable interval time elapses, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0. Further, when the big hit game (ending time of the big hit game) ends, the main control CPU 40a controls the main control CPU 40a to the standby state when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0. When the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a standby state command) that can identify the standby state in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games are completed. Each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a gives the first jackpot symbol and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol, the main control RAM 40c is provided with a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the jackpot game is completed. Set to the stored primary probability state flag. Further, when the first big hit symbol and the big hit game based on the second big hit symbol are given, the main control CPU 40a mainly controls a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base state flag stored in the RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the third big hit symbol is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game ends. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the third big hit symbol is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the main base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command). Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can be specified to be in the low base state. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

In a process different from the game state processing, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the out-port sensor SE6 has detected the game ball when the detection signal output when the out-port sensor SE6 detects the game ball is input. Information (hereinafter referred to as the output command) is set in the output buffer.

Next, the startup process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an initialization command, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes various information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and restores the state at the time of initialization. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the start-up process.

When the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the state when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off based on various information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, when the power supply is started after the power supply from the external power supply is cut off during the execution of the production such as the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a is the effect that was executed when the power supply was cut off. The effect device is controlled so as to restart the execution. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the start-up process.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a after the startup process is performed will be described. First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols by the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, in the present embodiment, the operation effects that can be executed in the special game will be described. The operation effect is composed of a notification effect and an operation result effect.
The notification effect is an effect that is executed during a predetermined operation valid period, and is an effect that encourages the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b. It can be said that the notification effect is an effect of notifying that the operation is valid for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the period during which the notification effect is being executed corresponds to a predetermined operation valid period.

The operation result effect is an effect in which execution is started when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated in a predetermined operation mode during a predetermined operation valid period.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the operation effect includes a single stroke operation effect, a continuous hit operation effect, and a long press operation effect.

The single-stroke operation effect is composed of a single-stroke notification effect and a single-stroke operation result effect. The single hit notification effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b. It can be said that the single hit notification effect is an effect that encourages one operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b. The single-hit operation result effect is an effect in which execution is started when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated during the execution of the single-hit notification effect. Hereinafter, in the present specification, one operation may be described as "single stroke".

The continuous striking operation effect is composed of a continuous striking notification effect and a continuous striking operation result effect. The continuous hit notification effect is an effect that encourages a plurality of operations of the first operation button 19a. The continuous hit notification effect does not have to be an effect that prompts the operation of the first operation button 19a a plurality of times. For example, the continuous hit notification effect may be an effect that prompts the operation of the first operation button 19a as in the single hit notification effect. Good. The continuous hit operation result effect is an effect in which the execution is started when the first operation button 19a is operated a plurality of times (10 times in this embodiment) during the execution of the continuous hit notification effect. Hereinafter, in the present specification, a plurality of operations may be described as "continuous hitting".

The long-press operation effect is composed of a long-press notification effect and a long-press operation result effect. The long-press notification effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the first operation button 19a for a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment). The long-press notification effect does not have to be an effect that encourages the operation of the first operation button 19a for a predetermined time. For example, the effect that encourages the operation of the first operation button 19a is the same as the single-stroke notification effect. You may. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the operation for a predetermined time may be described as "long press".

In the present embodiment, the single-stroke operation effect includes a first single-stroke operation effect, a second single-stroke operation effect, and a third single-stroke operation effect.
As shown in FIG. 4A, in the first single-stroke operation effect, the first single-stroke notification effect for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is first executed. In the first single hit notification effect, an image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed on the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the first operation button 19a is operated during the execution of the first single hit notification effect, the execution of the dialogue effect is started as the first operation result effect. In the dialogue production, an image imitating the dialogue such as "chance !!" is displayed on the production display device 27.

In the present embodiment, the period during which the first single hit notification effect is being executed corresponds to the first operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the operation mode in which the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated once corresponds to a predetermined operation mode.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the second single stroke operation effect, the second single stroke notification effect for prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is first executed. In the second single hit notification effect, an image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed on the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c), when the second operation button 19b is operated during the execution of the second single hit notification effect, the jackpot notification effect or the jackpot non-notification is performed as the second operation result effect. Execution of the production is started. As shown in FIG. 5B, the jackpot notification effect is an effect that can identify the jackpot. In the jackpot notification effect, an image capable of identifying a jackpot is displayed on the effect display device 27. As shown in FIG. 5C, the jackpot non-notification effect is an effect in which it is not possible to specify that a jackpot will occur. In the big hit non-notification effect, an image that cannot be specified to be a big hit is displayed on the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, the period during which the second single hit notification effect is being executed corresponds to the second operation valid period.

As shown in FIG. 6A, in the third single stroke operation effect, the third single stroke notification effect for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is first executed. In the third single hit notification effect, an image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed on the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the first operation button 19a is operated during the execution of the third single hit notification effect, the execution of the character effect is started as the third operation result effect. In the character effect, an image imitating a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, the period during which the third single hit notification effect is being executed corresponds to the third operation valid period.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 6A, in the present embodiment, the production mode of the first single hit notification effect and the production mode of the third single hit notification effect are the same. Therefore, during the execution of the first single hit notification effect and the third single hit notification effect, it becomes impossible for the player to specify which of the dialogue effect and the character effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the continuous striking operation effect, first, a continuous striking notification effect for prompting a plurality of operations of the first operation button 19a is executed. In the continuous hit notification effect, an image prompting a plurality of operations of the first operation button 19a is displayed on the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 7 (c), when the first operation button 19a is operated a plurality of times during the execution of the continuous hit notification effect, the continuous hit operation result effect is the intense heat notification effect or the intense heat non-existence. Execution of the notification effect is started. As shown in FIG. 7B, the intense heat notification effect is an effect that allows the player to identify that the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the intense heat non-notification effect. In the intense heat notification effect, an image capable of identifying that the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the intense heat non-notification effect is displayed on the effect display device 27. As shown in FIG. 7C, the intense heat non-notification effect is an effect that allows the player to identify that the expectation of a big hit is lower than that of the intense heat notification effect. In the intense heat non-notification effect, an image capable of identifying that the jackpot expectation is lower than that of the intense heat notification effect is displayed on the effect display device 27.

In the present embodiment, the period during which the continuous striking notification effect is being executed corresponds to the continuous striking operation valid period, corresponds to the specific operation valid period, and also corresponds to the predetermined operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the continuous hit operation result effect corresponds to the specific operation result effect. In the present embodiment, the operation mode in which the first operation button 19a is operated a plurality of times corresponds to a predetermined operation mode.

As shown in FIG. 8A, in the long-press operation effect, a long-press notification effect for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a for a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) is first executed. In the long press notification effect, an image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a for a predetermined time is displayed on the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the first operation button 19a is operated for a predetermined time during the execution of the long press notification effect, the execution of the descending object effect is started as the long press operation result effect. In the descending object production, an image imitating a descending object such as a cherry blossom is displayed on the effect display device 27.

In the present embodiment, the period during which the long press notification effect is being executed corresponds to the long press operation valid period, and corresponds to the predetermined operation valid period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation mode in which the first operation button 19a is operated for a predetermined time corresponds to a predetermined operation mode and also corresponds to a special operation mode.

Next, the automatic operation function will be described.
Even if the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated in the predetermined operation mode during the predetermined operation valid period during the execution of the notification effect, the automatic operation function is operated by assuming that the operation buttons are operated at the predetermined timing. It is a function to execute the result production. As will be described in detail later, the predetermined timing includes a timing at which the operation valid period starts, a timing at which a predetermined time elapses from the start of the operation valid period, and a timing at which the operation valid period ends.

In the present embodiment, the states related to the automatic operation function include an automatic operation state in which the automatic operation function is enabled and a manual operation state in which the automatic operation function is disabled.
In the present embodiment, the automatic operation state in which the automatic operation state is valid is set to the predetermined operation mode when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated in the predetermined operation mode by the predetermined timing in the predetermined operation valid period. It is considered that the operation buttons 19a and 19b have been operated, and the operation result effect is executed. In the automatic operation state, the operation result effect is executed even if the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated during the predetermined operation valid period.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the manual operation state in which the automatic operation function is disabled is a state in which the operation result effect is executed when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated in the predetermined operation mode in the predetermined operation valid period. is there. In the manual operation state, the operation result effect is not executed unless the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated during the predetermined operation validity period.

In the present embodiment, the manual operation state corresponds to the first execution trigger state, and the automatic operation state corresponds to the second execution trigger state. Further, in the present embodiment, the manual operation state and the automatic operation state correspond to the execution trigger state of the operation result effect.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, when the automatic operation valid condition is satisfied during the standby state and the game, the automatic operation function is controlled to the automatic operation state in which the automatic operation function is enabled. Further, in the present embodiment, when the automatic operation invalid condition is satisfied during the standby state and the game, the automatic operation function is controlled to the manual operation state in which the automatic operation function is invalidated. In this specification, the period during which the variable game is being executed and the period during which the jackpot game is being played correspond to the period during the game.

Here, the automatic operation valid condition will be described.
As an automatic operation valid condition in the standby state, it is defined that the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode in the manual operation state. As an automatic operation valid condition during the game and during the non-execution of the notification effect, it is defined that the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode in the manual operation state. In the present embodiment, the automatic setting operation mode is an operation mode completed by an operation in a continuous specific period (3 seconds in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the automatic setting operation mode corresponds to a specific operation mode.

In this embodiment, the automatic operation valid condition is not defined during the game and during the execution of the notification effect. Therefore, even during the game, during the execution of the notification effect, even if the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode, it is not controlled to the automatic operation state.

Next, the automatic operation invalid condition will be described.
As the automatic operation invalidation condition during the standby state and the automatic operation invalidation condition during the game, it is defined that the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic operation state. In the present embodiment, when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic operation state during both the execution of the notification effect and the non-execution of the notification effect, it is controlled to the manual operation state.

Further, as an automatic operation invalidation condition in the standby state, it is defined that the manual control standby time has elapsed since the control in the standby state.
Next, the continuous striking function will be described.

In the deemed continuous striking function, when the first operation button 19a is operated for a continuous predetermined period of the continuous striking operation valid period in the manual operation state, the first operation is performed while the operation is continued. This is a function that considers the button 19a to be operated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval. In other words, the deemed repeated hit function is a function that considers that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly hit when the first operation button 19a is pressed and held during the continuous hit operation valid period in the manual operation state. Is.

Here, the process related to the control of the manual operation state in the standby state will be described.
When the standby state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to the manual control standby time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) in the manual control counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This manual control counter is a counter for counting the manual control standby time until the timing of controlling the manual operation state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the manual control counter every predetermined cycle. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the manual operation state when the manual control counter after subtraction becomes "0" in the automatic operation state.

When the sub-control CPU 41a controls the manual operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the manual operation state in the operation state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This operation state flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the current operation state. As described above, in the automatic operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the manual operation state when the manual control standby time elapses after being controlled to the standby state.

When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to "0" in the manual control counter and initializes the manual control counter.
The automatic setting counter processing will be described. The automatic setting counter processing is a process for setting an automatic setting counter, and is a process performed when the operation signal of the first operation button 19a changes from “OFF” to “ON”. The automatic setting counter is a counter for measuring the automatic setting time until the timing when the automatic setting state is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 10, first, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in the manual operation state by referring to the operation state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S101). If it is determined that the operation is not in the manual operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the automatic operation state setting process.

When it is determined that the operation is in the manual operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a predetermined operation validity period is set (step S102). As described above, the period during which the notification effect is being executed corresponds to a predetermined operation valid period. Therefore, it can be said that the sub-control CPU 41a determines in step S102 whether or not the notification effect is being executed.

When it is determined that the predetermined operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the automatic operation state setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined operation valid period has not been set, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to the automatic setting time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) in the automatic setting counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. (Step S103), and the automatic operation state setting process is terminated.

The automatic setting counter subtraction process will be described. The automatic setting counter subtraction process is a process for subtracting the automatic setting counter, and is performed at predetermined intervals.
As shown in FIG. 11, first, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the automatic setting counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c is larger than "0" (step S201). When the automatic setting counter is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the automatic setting counter subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the automatic setting counter is larger than "0", the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation signal of the first operation button 19a has changed from "ON" to "OFF" (step S202). In the process of step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation of the first operation button 19a is completed.

When the operation signal of the first operation button 19a changes from "ON" to "OFF", the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to "0" in the automatic setting counter and initializes the automatic setting counter (step). S203). When the automatic setting counter is initialized, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the automatic setting counter subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the operation signal of the first operation button 19a does not change from "ON" to "OFF", the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the automatic setting counter (step S204), and the automatic setting counter after the subtraction is "0". (Step S205). If the automatic setting counter after subtraction does not become "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the automatic setting counter subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the automatic setting counter after subtraction becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a controls the automatic operation state (step S206). In step S206, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the automatic operation state, the operation state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value capable of identifying the automatic operation state. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the automatic setting counter subtraction process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the manual operation state to the automatic operation state when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode in the manual operation state.

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined operation valid period is started while the first operation button 19a is being operated in the automatic setting operation mode, the automatic setting counter corresponds to "0". The value to be set is set and the automatic setting counter is initialized. In the present embodiment, when the automatic setting counter is initialized, a negative determination is made in step S201. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is determined from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode (in the present embodiment, the operation mode completed by long pressing). When the operation validity period starts, the manual operation state is not controlled to the automatic setting state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the manual operation state and the automatic operation state as the execution trigger state of the operation result effect corresponds to the execution trigger state control means.
Next, the operation effect determination process will be described. The operation effect determination process is a process for determining the execution of the operation effect, and is performed when the game start command is input.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the operation effect. The sub-control CPU 41a executes the operation effect at different ratios depending on whether the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is the out-of-game fluctuation pattern. decide. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation can be specified by executing the operation effect. If it is not decided to execute the operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation effect determination process.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the operation effect to be executed, and determines the effect pattern corresponding to the determined type of the operation effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher expectation of big hits in the order of the first single hit operation effect, the third single hit operation effect, the long press operation effect, the continuous hit operation effect, and the second single hit operation effect. Determine the type of operation effect to be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, one type of effect pattern is associated with each of the first single stroke operation effect, the third single stroke operation effect, and the long press operation effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, two types of effect patterns are associated with each of the second single stroke operation effect and the continuous stroke operation effect. Specifically, the effect pattern of the second single-hit operation effect includes an effect pattern in which a jackpot notification effect is executed as an operation result effect, and an effect pattern in which a jackpot non-notification effect is executed as an operation result effect. The effect pattern of the continuous striking operation effect includes an effect pattern in which the intense heat notification effect is executed as the operation result effect and an effect pattern in which the intense heat non-notification effect is executed as the operation result effect.

When the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the second single-hit operation effect, the effect pattern in which the jackpot notification effect is executed as the operation result effect when the variation pattern specified from the game start command is the jackpot variation pattern. To determine. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not have a big hit as an operation result effect depending on whether the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern or the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is an outlier fluctuation pattern. The effect pattern in which the notification effect is executed is determined. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the continuous striking operation effect, when determining the effect pattern in which the intense heat notification effect is executed, when determining the effect pattern in which the intense heat non-notification effect is not executed. The production pattern is determined so that the expectation for big hits is higher than that.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information that can identify the determined effect pattern in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the operation effect determination process.
Next, the operation effect start process will be described. The operation effect start process is a process for starting the execution of the operation effect. When the information that can identify the effect pattern is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the time until the execution start timing of the operation effect defined in the effect pattern, and determines that the execution start timing has been reached. The operation effect start process is performed as an opportunity.

As shown in FIG. 12, first, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the operation effect (step S301). In step S301, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display an image corresponding to the type of operation effect.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined operation validity period (step S302). In step S302, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined operation valid period (first to third operation valid period, continuous hit operation valid period, and long press operation valid period) corresponding to the type of operation effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined operation validity period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the time corresponding to the type of operation effect in the validity period counter. The validity period counter is a counter for counting the time for setting a predetermined operation validity period, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first to third operation valid periods, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first to third effective upper limit times, which are the upper limit times of each operation valid period. Further, when the continuous hit operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the continuous hit effective upper limit time which is the upper limit time of the continuous hit operation valid period, and when the long press operation valid period is set, the long press operation valid period is set to the upper limit time. Set a certain long press effective upper limit time. The first effective upper limit time, the second effective upper limit time, and the third effective upper limit time are the same time. Further, the long press effective upper limit time is longer than the first to third effective upper limit times. And the continuous hit effective upper limit time is longer than the long press effective upper limit time.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "0" to the automatic setting counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and initializes the automatic setting counter (step S303).
When the automatic setting counter is initialized, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting condition of the deemed operation counter is satisfied (step S304). This deemed operation counter is a counter for counting the time until the timing when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are deemed to have been operated, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the setting condition of the deemed operation counter is satisfied when the operation state is the automatic operation state and the type of the operation effect is either a single-stroke operation effect or a continuous-stroke operation effect.

When it is determined that the setting condition of the deemed operation counter is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a considers a value corresponding to the type of operation effect and sets it in the operation counter (step S305). Specifically, when the type of operation effect is the first single-stroke operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a considers a value corresponding to the first standby time (time t1 in the present embodiment) and sets it in the operation counter. When the type of operation effect is the second single-stroke operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a considers a value corresponding to the second standby time (time t2 in the present embodiment) and sets it in the operation counter. When the type of operation effect is the third single-stroke operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a considers a value corresponding to the third standby time (time t3 in the present embodiment) and sets it in the operation counter. In the present embodiment, the time t1 and the time t2 are different times, and the time t1 and the time t3 are the same time.

Further, when the type of the operation effect is the continuous hit operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a considers the value corresponding to the automatic continuous hit standby time (time t7 in the present embodiment) and sets it in the operation counter.
When the value corresponding to the type of operation effect is set in the operation counter, or when it is not determined that the setting condition of the operation counter is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the start condition of the operation result effect. The indicated value is set in the operation count counter or the operation time counter (step S306). The operation number counter is a counter for counting the number of operations of the operation buttons 19a and 19b that satisfy the start condition of the operation result effect, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The operation time counter is a counter for counting the operation time of the operation buttons 19a and 19b at which the start operation of the operation result effect is established, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to "1 time" in the operation count counter when the type of operation effect is a single-stroke operation effect, and when the type of operation effect is a continuous-stroke operation effect, " Set the value corresponding to "10 times" in the operation count counter. When the type of operation effect is long-press operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) in the operation time counter. When a value indicating the start condition of the operation result effect is set in the operation number counter or the operation time counter, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation effect start process.

Next, the counter subtraction process will be described. The counter subtraction process includes a valid period subtraction process, an operation count subtraction process, and an operation time subtraction process.
The validity period subtraction process is for counting a predetermined operation validity period by subtracting the validity period counter when any of the single hit operation validity period, the continuous hit operation validity period, and the long press operation validity period is set. It is a process.

The operation count subtraction process is a process for counting the number of operations of the operation buttons 19a and 19b by subtracting the operation count counter when either the single stroke operation valid period or the continuous stroke operation valid period is set. ..

The operation time subtraction process is a process for counting the operation time of the first operation button 19a by subtracting the operation time counter when the long press operation valid period is set.
The validity period subtraction process will be described. The validity period subtraction process is performed at predetermined intervals.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the validity period counter is larger than "0". When the validity period counter is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the validity period subtraction process. On the other hand, when the validity period counter is larger than "0", the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the validity period counter and determines whether the subtracted validity period counter becomes "0". If the validity period counter after subtraction does not become "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the validity period subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the valid period counter after subtraction becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the predetermined operation valid period and ends the valid period subtraction process.
The operation count subtraction process will be described. The operation number subtraction process is performed at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the deemed operation counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c is larger than “0” (step S401). When the deemed operation counter is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation count subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the deemed operation counter is larger than "0", it is determined whether or not it is a manual operation state by referring to the operation state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S402). When not in the manual operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs step S406 described later.

In the manual operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the continuous striking operation valid period is set (step S403). When the continuous striking operation valid period is not set, the sub-control CPU 41a performs step S406 described later.

When the continuous operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation signals of the operation buttons 19a and 19b have changed from "ON" to "OFF" (step S404). By performing steps S402 to S404, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the operation by long-pressing the first operation button 19a is completed during the continuous striking operation valid period in the manual operation state.

When the operation signals of the operation buttons 19a and 19b are changed from "ON" to "OFF", the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to "0" in the deemed operation counter, and initializes the regarded operation counter. (Step S405). When the deemed operation counter is initialized, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation count subtraction process.

When the deemed operation counter is initialized, since a negative determination is made in step S401, the operation number counter is not subtracted and the operation number of the first operation button 19a does not increase. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the operation by pressing and holding the first operation button 19a is completed during the continuous striking operation valid period, the continuous striking function is invalidated after the operation is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, while the operation of the first operation button 19a is continued during the continuous operation valid period, the deemed continuous striking function is effective.

When the operation signals of the operation buttons 19a and 19b do not change from "ON" to "OFF", the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S406). This regulation information is information for restricting the subtraction of the deemed operation counter, the operation count counter, and the operation time counter, and will be described in detail later, but is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the return command is input. Information. When the regulation information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation count subtraction process.

When the regulation information is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the deemed operation counter (step S407), and determines whether the subtracted deemed operation counter becomes “0” (step S407). Step S408). If the deemed operation counter after the subtraction does not become "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation number subtraction process.

When the deemed operation counter after subtraction becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts "1" from the operation count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S409). As a result, in the present embodiment, in the automatic operation state, even if the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated in the predetermined operation valid period, when the deemed operation counter after subtraction becomes "0", When the operation buttons 19a and 19b are considered to have been operated, the operation count counter is subtracted by "1".

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation number counter after subtraction has become "0" (step S410). When the operation number counter after subtraction becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a stores the start condition establishment information that can identify that the start condition of the operation result effect is satisfied in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S411).

When the number of operations after subtraction does not become "0", or when the start condition establishment information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the continuous hit operation valid period is set (step S412). ). When the continuous hit operation valid period is not set, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation number subtraction process.

When the continuous hit operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation count counter is larger than "0" (step S413). When the operation count counter is "0", that is, when the operation count of the first operation button 19a is "10 times" and the start condition of the continuous hit operation result effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the operation count. End the process. In the present embodiment, the number of operations of the operation buttons 19a and 19b includes the number of times the operation buttons 19a and 19b are actually operated and the number of times the operation buttons 19a and 19b are considered to be operated.

When the operation number counter is larger than "0", that is, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is less than "10 times" and the start condition of the repeated hit operation result effect is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a Sets a value corresponding to the automatic continuous hit waiting time (time t7 in the present embodiment) in the operation counter (step S414), and ends the operation number subtraction process.

The operation time subtraction process will be described. The operation time subtraction process is a process for subtracting the operation time counter, and is performed at predetermined intervals.
As shown in FIG. 14, first, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation time counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c is larger than "0" (step S501). When the operation time counter is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation time subtraction process. On the other hand, when the operation time counter is larger than "0", the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the operation state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and determines whether or not it is in the automatic operation state (step S502). When it is determined that the operation time is in the automatic operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the operation time counter (step S503) and performs the process of step S508 described later.

When it is not determined that it is in the automatic operation state (when it is determined that it is in the manual operation state), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation time counter subtraction information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S504). This operation time counter subtraction information is information for specifying that the operation time counter is subtracted when the first operation button 19a is long-pressed when the long-press operation valid period is set in the manual operation state. Is. When the operation time counter subtraction information is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation time subtraction process. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a does not subtract the operation time counter when the operation time counter subtraction information is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in the manual operation state.

On the other hand, when the operation time counter subtraction information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation signal of the first operation button 19a has changed from "ON" to "OFF" (step S505). When the operation signal of the first operation button 19a changes from "ON" to "OFF", the sub-control CPU 41a erases the operation time counter subtraction information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S506) and subtracts the operation time. End the process. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the first operation button 19a is completed during the long press operation valid period, the subtraction of the operation time counter is also completed.

When the operation signal of the first operation button 19a does not change from "ON" to "OFF", the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the operation time counter (step S507). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation time counter after the subtraction has become "0" (step S508). If the operation time counter after the subtraction does not become "0", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation time subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the operation time counter after subtraction becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a stores the start condition establishment information that can identify that the start condition of the long press operation result effect is satisfied in the sub-control RAM 41c ( Step S509), the operation time subtraction process is completed.

By performing such processing, in the manual operation state, the operation time counter is subtracted while the operation of the first operation button 19a is continued during the long press operation valid period.

Next, the operation reception process will be described. The operation reception process is performed when the operation signals of the operation buttons 19a and 19b change from "OFF" to "ON".
As shown in FIG. 15, first, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation signal of the first operation button 19a has changed from "OFF" to "ON" (step S601). When it is determined that the operation signal of the first operation button 19a has changed from "OFF" to "ON", the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the operation state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c to determine whether it is in the automatic operation state. Determine (step S602). When it is determined that it is in the automatic operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls it to the manual operation state (step S603). In step S603, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the manual operation state in the operation state flag. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the automatic operation state to the manual operation state when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic operation state. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a continues to control the automatic operation state even if any of the second operation button 19b and the third operation button 19c is operated in the automatic operation state. In the present embodiment, the second operation button 19b and the third operation button 19c correspond to special operation means.

When it is not determined that the operation signal of the first operation button 19a is changed from "OFF" to "ON", when it is not determined that the operation signal is in the automatic operation state, or when the operation signal is controlled to the manual operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a , A value corresponding to "0" is set in the deemed operation counter, and the regarded operation counter is initialized (step S604).

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the long-press operation valid period is set (step S605), and when it is determined that the long-press operation valid period is set, the sub-control RAM 41c uses the operation time counter subtraction information. Is stored in (step S606). As described above, the operation time counter subtraction information specifies that the operation time counter is subtracted when the first operation button 19a is long-pressed when the long-press operation valid period is set in the manual operation state. Information to do. Therefore, when the operation of the first operation button 19a is started during the long press operation period, the subtraction of the operation time counter is started.

If it is not determined that the long press operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the single hit operation valid period or the continuous hit operation valid period is set (step S607). If it is not determined that the single hit operation valid period or the continuous hit operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation acceptance process.

When it is determined that the single hit operation valid period or the continuous hit operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts "1" from the operation count counter (step S608). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the continuous striking operation valid period is set (step S609). If it is not determined that the continuous hit valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation acceptance process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous hit operation valid period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a considers a value corresponding to the continuous hit standby time (time t6 in the present embodiment) and sets it in the operation counter (step). S610), the operation acceptance process is terminated.

Next, the operation result effect processing will be described. The operation result effect processing is a process for starting the execution of the operation result effect, and is performed at predetermined intervals.
As shown in FIG. 16, first, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the start condition of the operation result effect is satisfied (step S701). In step S701, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the start condition for the operation result effect is satisfied when the start condition establishment information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. If the start condition for the operation result effect is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation result effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start condition of the operation result effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the operation result effect (step S702). For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a sets the long-press operation valid period and executes the long-press notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the long-press operation result effect (in this embodiment, the descending effect).

When the execution of the operation result effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the predetermined operation valid period (step S703). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "0" in the validity period counter and the deemed operation counter, respectively, and initializes the validity period counter and the deemed operation counter (step S704). After that, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the start condition establishment information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S705), and ends the operation result effect processing.

Further, when the execution of the operation result effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a measures the time until the execution end timing of the operation result effect, and executes the operation result effect when the execution end timing of the operation result effect is reached. To finish.

Here, a process will be described when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the predetermined operation valid period.
When the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the state when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off based on various information to be backed up in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the various information backed up in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify the operation state, information that can specify the effect pattern of the operation effect, a valid period counter, a deemed operation counter, an operation count counter, and the like. And operation time counters are included.

When the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to restart the execution of the operation effect when the information that can identify the effect pattern of the operation effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the operation signal of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is "ON" when the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sends the regulation information for restricting the subtraction of the operation count counter and the operation time counter to the sub-control RAM 41c. Remember. As a result, even when the operation count counter and the operation time counter are larger than "0", when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated from the time when the power supply is cut off until after the power supply is restarted, the operation number counter is countered. , And the subtraction of the operation time counter is regulated. Therefore, when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated from the time when the power supply is cut off until after the power supply is restarted, the execution of the operation result effect is restricted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the manual operation state, while the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is started in the predetermined operation valid period and the operation is continuously performed. When the power supply is cut off and restarted, the operation result effect is not executed even if the operation is continuously performed after that.

Further, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the regulation information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the operation signals of the operation buttons 19a and 19b are changed from "ON" to "OFF", the regulation stored in the sub-control RAM 41c Erase the information. Therefore, when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated from the time when the power supply is cut off until after the power supply is restarted, the regulation information is deleted by the end of the operation. Then, when the operations of the operation buttons 19a and 19b are started again, the subtraction of the operation number counter and the operation time counter is restarted.

When the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the manual operation state in the operation state flag and controls the manual operation state when it is in the automatic operation state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the automatic operation state to the manual operation state when the power supply is restarted when the power supply is cut off in the predetermined operation valid period in the automatic operation state. ..

Here, the execution start timing of the operation result effect will be described.
First, the execution start timing of the single hit operation result effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17A, in the automatic operation state, at the start timing of the first operation valid period indicated by reference numeral T10, the value corresponding to the first standby time (time t1 in the present embodiment) is considered. It is set in the operation counter. Then, when the first operation button 19a is not operated by the first predetermined timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in which the time t1 has elapsed from the start timing of the first operation valid period, the operation counter is regarded as "1" at the first predetermined timing. When it becomes "0", it is considered that the first operation button 19a has been operated. As a result, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "1 time", the start condition of the first single hit operation result effect is satisfied, and the first single hit operation result effect is executed. The time t1 is half the time of the first effective upper limit time. Therefore, it is considered that the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing when half of the first effective upper limit time elapses from the start timing of the first operation valid period.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first single stroke operation result effect is the first operation button 19a when the first operation button 19a is not operated by the time when the first predetermined timing is reached in the first operation valid period in the automatic operation state. 1 It is an effect that is executed by assuming that the operation button 19a has been operated.

As shown in FIG. 17B, in the automatic operation state, at the start timing of the second operation valid period indicated by reference numeral T10, the value corresponding to the second standby time (time t2 in the present embodiment) is considered. It is set in the operation counter. Then, when the second operation button 19b is not operated by the second predetermined timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 in which the time t2 has elapsed from the start timing of the second operation valid period, the operation counter is regarded as "2" at the second predetermined timing. When it becomes "0", it is considered that the second operation button 19b has been operated. As a result, when the number of operations of the second operation button 19b becomes "1 time", the start condition of the second single hit operation result effect is satisfied, and the second single hit operation result effect is executed. The time t2 is the same as the second effective upper limit time. Therefore, it is considered that the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing when the second effective upper limit time elapses from the start timing of the second operation valid period.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the second single stroke operation result effect is the second operation button 19b when the second operation button 19b is not operated by the time when the second predetermined timing is reached in the second operation valid period in the automatic operation state. 2 It is an effect that is executed by assuming that the operation button 19b has been operated.

As shown in FIG. 17C, in the automatic operation state, at the start timing of the third operation valid period indicated by reference numeral T10, the value corresponding to the third standby time (time t3 in the present embodiment) is considered. It is set in the operation counter. Then, when the first operation button 19a is not operated by the third predetermined timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 in which the time t3 has elapsed from the start timing of the third operation valid period, the operation counter is regarded as "3" at the third predetermined timing. When it becomes "0", it is considered that the first operation button 19a has been operated. As a result, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "1 time", the start condition of the third single hit operation result effect is satisfied, and the third single hit operation result effect is executed. The time t3 is half the time of the third effective upper limit time. Therefore, it is considered that the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing when half of the third effective upper limit time elapses from the start timing of the third operation valid period.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the third single-hit operation result effect is performed when the first operation button 19a is not operated by the time the third predetermined timing is reached in the third operation valid period in the automatic operation state. 1 It is an effect that is executed by assuming that the operation button 19a has been operated.

In this embodiment, time t1 and time t2 are different times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time from the start of the first operation valid period to the first predetermined timing and the time from the start of the second operation valid period to the second predetermined timing are defined. different.

In this embodiment, time t1 and time t3 are the same time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time from the start of the first operation valid period to the first predetermined timing and the time from the start of the third operation valid period to the third predetermined timing are defined. It's the same.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 18A, in the automatic operation state, before the first predetermined timing in which the time t1 has elapsed from the start timing of the first operation valid period indicated by the reference numeral T10. When the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing of (for example, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14), the execution of the first single hit operation result effect is started before the first predetermined timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first single hit operation result effect is the first when the first operation button 19a is operated by the time when the first predetermined timing is reached in the first operation valid period in the automatic operation state. This is an effect in which execution is started by the time the predetermined timing is reached. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the second single stroke operation result effect is the second predetermined when the second operation button 19b is operated by the time when the second predetermined timing is reached in the second operation valid period in the automatic operation state. It is a production that starts execution by the time the timing comes. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the third single stroke operation result effect is the third predetermined operation when the first operation button 19a is operated by the third predetermined timing in the third operation valid period in the automatic operation state. It is a production that starts execution by the time the timing comes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the automatic operation state is a state in which the operation result effect is executed when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated in the predetermined operation mode before the predetermined timing is reached in the predetermined operation valid period. Is.

The execution start timing of the continuous hit operation result effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18B, when the first operation button 19a is operated for a continuous predetermined period of the continuous striking operation valid period in the manual operation state, the first operation is performed while the operation is continued. It is considered that the button 19a is operated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval.

For example, when the operation signal of the first operation button 19a changes from "OFF" to "ON" at the operation start timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "1 time". Further, in step S610 (shown in FIG. 15) of the operation reception process, a value corresponding to the deemed continuous hit waiting time (time t6 in the present embodiment) is set in the deemed operation counter.

When the first operation button 19a is continuously operated from the operation start timing to the second operation timing when the time t6 has elapsed, the operation counter is regarded as "0" at the second operation timing. It is considered that the first operation button 19a has been operated. As a result, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "2 times". As described above, in the present embodiment, it is considered that the second operation of the first operation button 19a is performed with an interval of time t6 from the first operation of the first operation button 19a. Further, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is "2 times", the value corresponding to the automatic continuous hit waiting time (time t7 in the present embodiment) in step S414 (shown in FIG. 13) of the operation number subtraction process is set. It is set as an operation counter.

Further, when the first operation button 19a is continuously operated from the second operation timing to the third operation timing when the time t7 has elapsed, the operation counter is regarded as "0" at the third operation timing. As a result, it is considered that the first operation button 19a has been operated. As a result, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "3 times". Further, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is "3 times", the value corresponding to the time t7 is set in the operation counter in step S414 (shown in FIG. 13) of the operation number subtraction process.

After that, when the operation of the first operation button 19a is continued, the value corresponding to the time t7 is regarded as being repeatedly set in the operation counter until the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "10 times". To. Therefore, when the operation of the first operation button 19a is continued after the second operation timing, it is considered that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly operated at intervals of time t7. Then, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "10 times", the start condition of the continuous striking operation result effect is satisfied, and the continuous striking operation result effect is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the first operation button 19a is operated for a continuous predetermined period of the continuous striking operation valid period in the manual operation state, the first operation button 19a is set to 1. It is considered that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly operated at intervals of time t7 after it is considered that the operation has been performed at intervals of time t6 from the first operation. In the present embodiment, the time t6 corresponds to the first specific time, and the time t7 corresponds to the first specified time, the second specified time, the second specified time, and the third specified time.

Time t6 is a longer time than time t7. Therefore, the operation interval from the first operation to the second operation is longer than the operation interval after the second operation. For example, the time t6 is "0.75 seconds" and the time t7 is "0.2 seconds", but the present invention is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 18C, when the first operation button 19a is not operated during the continuous striking operation valid period in the automatic operation state, the first operation button 19a has the automatic continuous striking standby time (time t7 in this embodiment). It is considered that the operation was repeated at intervals of.

For example, when the continuous striking operation valid period is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the value corresponding to the time t7 is regarded and set in the operation counter. Then, when the first operation button 19a is not operated from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 to the first operation timing when the time t7 has elapsed, the operation counter is regarded as "0" at the first operation timing. As a result, it is considered that the first operation button 19a has been operated. As a result, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "1 time". Further, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is "1 time", the value corresponding to the time t7 is set in the operation counter in step S414 (shown in FIG. 13) of the operation number subtraction process.

Then, when the first operation button 19a is not operated from the first operation timing to the second operation timing when the time t7 has elapsed, the operation counter is regarded as "0" at the second operation timing. It is considered that the first operation button 19a has been operated. As a result, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "2 times". Further, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is "2 times", the value corresponding to the time t7 is set in the operation counter in step S414 (shown in FIG. 13) of the operation number subtraction process.

After that, when the first operation button 19a is not operated, the value corresponding to the time t7 is regarded and repeatedly set in the operation counter until the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "10 times". Therefore, when the first operation button 19a is not operated, it is considered that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly operated at intervals of time t7. Then, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a becomes "10 times", the start condition of the continuous striking operation result effect is satisfied, and the continuous striking operation result effect is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a repeats the first operation button 19a at intervals of time t7 when the first operation button 19a is not operated during the continuous striking operation valid period in the automatic operation state. It is considered to have been operated.

The execution start timing of the long press operation result effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, when the long press operation valid period is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 in the automatic operation state, a value corresponding to a predetermined time (time t9 in the present embodiment) is set in the operation time counter. Set. Then, when the first operation button 19a is not operated from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T19 in which the time t9 has elapsed, it is considered that the first operation button 19a has been operated over the time t9. To. As a result, when the operation time of the first operation button 19a becomes the time t9, the start condition of the long press operation result effect is satisfied, and the long press operation result effect is executed. For example, the time t9 is "3 seconds".

Here, with reference to FIG. 20, an example of an execution mode of the notification effect and the operation result effect when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the predetermined operation valid period during the execution of the notification effect. Will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the manual operation state, the operation of the first operation button 19a is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21 during the continuous striking operation valid period, and the operation of the first operation button 19a is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22. It is assumed that the power supply is cut off during. At this time, a value that can specify "8 times" is set in the operation number counter, and the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is "2 times".

After that, even if the first operation button 19a is operated from the time when the power supply is cut off to the time when the power supply is restarted, the operation number counter is not subtracted and the number of operations of the first operation button 19a does not increase. The result effect is not executed. Then, the operation of the first operation button 19a ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23.

When the first operation button 19a is continuously operated from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25 after the operation of the first operation button 19a is completed, the first operation button 19a is operated from the first operation. It is considered that the operation is performed with an interval of the waiting time for repeated hits (time t6 in the present embodiment). After that, it is considered that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly operated with an interval of the automatic continuous hit standby time (time t7 in the present embodiment). Then, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is "10 times" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the start condition of the continuous striking operation result effect is satisfied, and the continuous striking operation result effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted, the operation count counter is subtracted from the number of times stored when the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a when the power supply is cut off is inherited even when the power supply is restarted.

Further, a case where a plurality of continuous hitting operation valid periods are set in chronological order, such as the first continuous hitting operation valid period and the second continuous hitting operation valid period, will be described. In this case, even if the first continuous hit operation valid period and the second continuous hit operation valid period are set during one special game (during the same special game), it spans a plurality of special games (in this case). May be set (during different special games). After the operation of the first operation button 19a is started in the first continuous striking operation valid period, the power supply is cut off and restarted, the first continuous striking operation valid period ends, and the second continuous striking operation valid period starts. Even if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated until after that, the operation count counter is not subtracted. Then, when the operation of the first operation button 19a is completed and the operation of the first operation button 19a is started again in the second continuous striking operation valid period, the operation number counter is subtracted. To give an example of the above configuration, if the operation of the first operation button 19a is started during the execution of the continuous striking operation effect during the first continuous striking operation valid period, the continuous striking function is considered to be effective. Then, when the power supply is cut off when the operation of the first operation button 19a is continuously performed, and then the power supply is restarted when the RAM clear switch is in the off state, the continuous striking function is regarded as a function. Is invalid. Therefore, even if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated until the valid period of the first continuous striking operation ends, the continuous striking operation result effect is not executed as the first continuous striking operation effect. Subsequently, even if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated until after the second continuous striking operation valid period is started, the deemed continuous striking function is still invalid, and the second continuous striking operation valid period is further activated. Even if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated until the end of the operation, the continuous striking operation result effect is not executed as the second continuous striking operation effect. On the other hand, if the operation of the first operation button 19a is completed during the execution of the continuous striking operation effect during the second continuous striking operation valid period, the restriction of the deemed continuous striking function is released, and the operation of the first operation button 19a is performed again. When it is started, the continuous striking function is effective, and the continuous striking operation result effect can be executed as the second continuous striking operation effect.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the automatic operation state, the time from the start of the first operation valid period to the start of execution of the first single hit operation result effect and the result of the second single hit operation after the start of the second operation valid period. It is possible to make the time different from the time until the execution of the production is started. As a result, even when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated in the predetermined operation mode during the predetermined operation valid period, the designer of the game machine can change the timing at which the execution of the operation result effect is started. By starting the execution of the first single-hit operation result effect and the second single-hit operation result effect at the timing intended by the above, the effect of the operation result effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) Further, in the automatic operation state, the time from the start of the first operation valid period to the start of the execution of the first operation result effect and the third operation result after the start of the third operation valid period. The time until the execution of the effect is started can be the same. Therefore, even when the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated in the predetermined operation mode in the predetermined operation valid period, the timing at which the execution of the operation result effect is started is changed according to the type of the operation effect. Both giving and non-changing scenes can occur. In this way, by starting the execution of the first operation result effect, the second operation result effect, and the third operation result effect at the timing intended by the designer of the game machine, the effect of the operation result effect can be enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) Not only in the manual operation state, but also in the automatic operation state, the operation result effect can be executed by operating the operation buttons 19a and 19b in the predetermined operation mode before the predetermined timing is reached. Therefore, the operation result effect is executed at the timing intended by the player even in the automatic operation state, while suppressing the discomfort caused by the operation result effect not being executed even though the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) Depending on whether the first operation button 19a is operated or the second operation button 19b is operated, it is possible to make a difference whether to continue the control of the automatic operation state or to control the manual operation state. When operating the buttons 19a and 19b, it is possible to provide an opportunity to select an operation state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) When a predetermined operation valid period is started from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode, is the player intended to control the automatic operation state? It is unclear whether the player intends to execute the operation result effect. In such a case, by not controlling the automatic operation state, it is possible to prevent the player from being controlled to the automatic operation state unintentionally, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) Between the first operation and the second operation during the continuous striking operation valid period, the first operation button is separated by a time (time t6 or time t7) different between the manual operation state and the automatic operation state. It is considered that 19a was operated. In this way, by changing the operation interval of the first operation button 19a, it is possible to pay attention to the timing of the second operation, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. On the other hand, after the second operation in the continuous striking operation valid period, the first operation button is repeated at intervals of the same time (time t7) in both the manual operation state and the automatic operation state. It is considered that 19a was operated. As a result, after the second operation, the operation interval of the first operation button 19a can be unified, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(7) Even in the automatic operation state, by operating the first operation button 19a in the predetermined operation mode from the start of the predetermined operation valid period to the predetermined timing, the operation result is performed before the predetermined timing. The production can be executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(8) In the manual operation state, when the power supply is cut off and restarted while the operation of the first operation button 19a is started in a predetermined operation valid period and the operation is continuously performed. It is unclear whether the player intends to execute the operation result effect even after the power supply is restarted. In such a case, the operation result effect is executed without the player's intention by preventing the operation result effect from being executed even if the above operation is continuously performed when the power supply is restarted. Can be suppressed.

(9) When the power supply is cut off in the automatic operation state, when the power supply is restarted, the automatic operation state is controlled to the manual operation state. Therefore, after the power supply is restarted, the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated. It is possible to suppress the execution of the operation result production without the intention of the player who does not, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the automatic operation state, when the power supply is restarted, the control is performed from the automatic operation state to the manual operation state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the power supply is cut off in the automatic operation state, the control of the automatic operation state may be continued even if the power supply is restarted.

In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the manual operation state to the automatic setting state when the reach effect is started from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode. You may not do it. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may initialize the automatic setting counter by setting "0" in the automatic setting counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c when starting the reach effect.

According to this, even if the specific effect is started when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode, it is possible to draw attention to the specific effect for which the execution is started, and the interest in the game. Can be improved.

The reach effect corresponds to a specific effect. Further, for example, an effect different from the reach effect may correspond to a specific effect. For example, the movable effect may correspond to a specific effect.
In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a has the first effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol in the first row) from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode. Once stopped and displayed, the manual operation state may not be controlled to the automatic operation state. For example, in the sub-control CPU 41a, the second effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol in the third row) is temporarily stopped and displayed from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode. It is also possible not to control from the manual operation state to the automatic operation state. For example, in the sub-control CPU 41a, the third effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol in the second row) is temporarily stopped and displayed from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode. It is also possible not to control from the manual operation state to the automatic operation state. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a does not control from the manual operation state to the automatic operation state when the special game (directing game) ends from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, when a predetermined operation valid period is started from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode in the manual operation state, the manual operation state is changed to the automatic operation state. It was not controlled, but it is not limited to this. For example, even if a predetermined operation valid period is started from the start to the completion of the operation of the first operation button 19a in the automatic setting operation mode in the manual operation state, the manual operation state is automatically changed when the operation is completed. It may be controlled by the operating state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the manual operation state, when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode in a predetermined operation valid period, the operation result effect is not executed but the automatic operation is performed. It may be controlled by the state. In this way, the control to the automatic operation state may be prioritized over the execution of the operation result effect. Further, for example, in the manual operation state, when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode in the predetermined operation valid period, the operation result effect is executed and the operation result is controlled to the automatic operation state. You may do so.

-In the above embodiment, the automatic setting operation mode is an operation mode completed by an operation in a continuous specific period, but is not limited to this. For example, the automatic setting operation mode may be an operation mode that is completed by a plurality of operations. That is, the automatic setting operation mode does not have to be a long press, and may be, for example, repeated hits. Further, for example, the automatic setting operation mode may be an operation mode that is completed by one operation. That is, the automatic setting operation mode may be a single stroke.

-In the above embodiment, when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic setting operation mode, it is possible to control the automatic operation state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the second operation button 19b is operated in the automatic setting operation mode, the automatic operation state may be controlled, or when the third operation button 19c is operated in the automatic setting operation mode, the automatic operation state can be controlled. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the operation is valid for a predetermined period of time, the notification effect for prompting the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b may not be executed (so-called "hidden button"). In this case, for example, in the automatic operation state, if the notification effect is not executed within the predetermined operation valid period, the operation result effect may not be executed. Further, for example, in the automatic operation state, the operation result effect may be executed even when the notification effect is not executed in the predetermined operation valid period.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the operation of the first operation button 19a is controlled from the automatic operation state to the manual operation state, an effect capable of identifying the control to the manual operation state is executed. Good. According to this, for example, when the first operation button 19a is erroneously operated by the player, the player can be made to specify that the first operation button 19a is controlled to the manual operation state. As a result, although the manual operation state is controlled, the operation result effect is not executed because the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated by the player who recognizes that the player is controlled to the automatic operation state. Can be suppressed from occurring.

-In the above embodiment, for example, an effect capable of specifying the current operation state may be executed at least in either the standby state or the game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the effect mode of the continuous hit notification effect may be changed each time the operation number counter is subtracted. In this case, the continuous hit notification effect is an effect whose mode changes when it is considered that the specific operating means has been operated, and corresponds to a special effect. Further, for example, when the operation number counter is subtracted, there may be a case where the effect mode of the continuous notification effect changes and a case where the effect mode of the continuous notification effect does not change. For example, the continuous notification effect may be an effect capable of specifying the current number of operations of the first operation button 19a. For example, the continuous hit notification effect may be an effect in which an image imitating an operation button is displayed. In this case, for example, when the operation number counter is subtracted, the display mode of the image imitating the operation button may be changed. For example, the continuous hit notification effect may be a stage effect including a plurality of stages. In this case, for example, the stage of the stage effect may be changed when the operation number counter is subtracted.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the predetermined operation valid period is set, an image capable of specifying the length of the predetermined operation valid period may be displayed. The image in which the length of the predetermined operation valid period can be specified is an image in which at least the start timing of the predetermined operation valid period and the end timing of the predetermined operation valid period can be specified. Further, for example, in a predetermined operation valid period, an image capable of specifying the current timing in the predetermined operation valid period may be displayed.

-In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the manual operation state when the manual control standby time elapses after being controlled to the standby state in the standby state and the automatic operation state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the standby state and the automatic operation state, the out-port sensor SE6 plays a game in the period from the last detection of the game ball by the out-port sensor SE6 until the manual control standby time elapses. When the ball is not detected, it may be controlled to the manual operation state. In this case, when the standby state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to the manual control standby time in the manual control counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an out-port command capable of identifying that the out-port sensor SE6 has detected the game ball before the manual control counter becomes “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the manual control standby time in the manual control counter. Set the corresponding value and update the manual control counter.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled to the manual operation state by inputting the standby state command in the automatic operation state. In this way, when the automatic operation state is controlled to the standby state, the automatic operation state may be controlled to the manual operation state.

-In the above embodiment, when the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic operation state, it is controlled to the manual operation state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the second operation button 19b is operated in the automatic operation state, it may be controlled to the manual operation state, or when the third operation button 19c is operated in the automatic operation state, it is controlled to the manual operation state. You may do so. Further, for example, even if the first operation button 19a is operated in the automatic operation state, it may not be controlled to the manual operation state.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the automatic operation state, the operation buttons 19a and 19b are not operated in the predetermined operation mode by the predetermined timing in the predetermined operation valid period. It does not have to be considered that the operation buttons 19a and 19b have been operated at a predetermined timing. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may start the execution of the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect without assuming that the operation buttons 19a and 19b have been operated at a predetermined timing.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the automatic operation state, even if the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated in the predetermined operation mode by the predetermined timing in the predetermined operation valid period, until the predetermined timing is reached. The operation result effect may not be executed. In this case, for example, the operation result effect may be executed at a predetermined timing, or the operation result effect may be executed after the predetermined timing.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the upper limit time of the operation valid period may be different for at least one of the first to third single hit operation effects, the continuous hit operation effect, and the long press operation effect.
-In the above embodiment, for example, for the second single hit operation effect, the time t2 may be set to a time different from the second effective upper limit time which is the upper limit time of the operation valid period.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the time t1 in the first single-stroke operation effect and the time t3 in the third single-stroke operation effect may be different. For example, the effect mode of the notification effect in the first single-stroke operation effect and the effect mode of the notification effect in the third single-stroke operation effect may be different. For example, the operating means that accepts the operation in the first single-stroke operation effect and the operating means that accepts the operation in the third single-stroke operation effect may be different. Moreover, these combinations may be used.

-In the above embodiment, three types of operation buttons can be operated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, two or less types or four or more types of operation buttons may be operable.
-In the above embodiment, three types of single-stroke operation effects can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, two or less types or four or more types of single-stroke operation effects may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, one type of continuous striking operation effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of types of continuous striking operation effect may be feasible.
-In the above embodiment, one type of long-press operation effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of types of long-press operation effect may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, one or two of the single-stroke operation effect, the continuous-stroke operation effect, and the long-press operation effect may be executed. For example, the single hit operation effect may be executed, or the single hit operation effect and the continuous hit operation effect may be executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, the main control RAM 40c retains various information even after the power supply is cut off by the power supplied from the first backup power supply mounted on the power supply unit, and the sub control RAM 41c holds the power supply. Various information may be retained even after the power supply is cut off by the power supplied from the second backup power supply mounted on the unit.

-In the above embodiment, the various information backed up by the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify the operation state, information that can specify the effect pattern of the operation effect, an validity period counter, a deemed operation counter, and an operation count counter. , And may be a part of the operation time counter. Further, in the above embodiment, various information may not be backed up by the sub-control RAM 41c.

-In the above embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

-In the above embodiment, based on the type of jackpot, it is determined whether the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a big hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, while during the big hit game, the big winning opening When the game ball that has entered the 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big hit and a small hit.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. Good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board may be mounted as a function on the other board. Good. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of the image.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the standby state command may not be output. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the first special hold number command and the second hold number command specified from the first hold number command when a predetermined fluctuation interval time elapses after inputting the game end command. When the second special hold number specified from is "0", a value corresponding to the manual control standby time may be set in the manual control counter. Further, for example, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the jackpot game is completed, the first special hold number specified by the first hold number command and the second special hold number specified by the second hold number command are set to "0". , A value corresponding to the manual control standby time may be set in the manual control counter.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, so that a big hit game is given. (So-called "two types of game machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entry port.

-In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game machine may be a slot machine in which a variable game is executed according to a game start operation.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19a ... 1st operation button, 19b ... 2nd operation button, 19c ... 3rd operation button, 27 ... Production display device, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main Control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub-board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU, 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (5)

Specific operation means that can be operated by the player,
The production execution means to execute the production and
It is equipped with an execution trigger state control means for controlling the execution trigger state of the effect.
The effect includes an operation result effect in which execution is started when a start condition is satisfied in a predetermined operation valid period.
The execution trigger state control means controls the execution trigger state of the operation result effect.
The execution trigger state of the operation result effect includes a first execution trigger state and a second execution trigger state.
The first execution trigger state is a state in which the operation result effect is executed when the specific operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode during the predetermined operation valid period.
In the second execution trigger state, it is considered that the specific operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode when the specific operation means is not operated in the predetermined operation mode by the time when the predetermined timing is reached in the predetermined operation valid period. In the meantime, the operation result effect is executed.
The predetermined operation valid period includes a first operation valid period and a second operation valid period.
There are multiple operation result effects,
The plurality of operation result effects include a first operation result effect in which execution is started when the start condition is satisfied in the first operation valid period, and execution is started when the start condition is satisfied in the second operation valid period. There is a second operation result production,
The predetermined timing includes a first predetermined timing and a second predetermined timing.
The first operation result production is performed when the specific operation means is not operated in the predetermined operation mode by the time when the first predetermined timing is reached in the first operation valid period in the second execution trigger state. It is an effect that is executed by assuming that the specific operation means has been operated in the operation mode.
The second operation result effect is produced when the specific operation means is not operated in the predetermined operation mode by the time when the second predetermined timing is reached in the second operation valid period in the second execution trigger state. It is an effect that is executed by assuming that the specific operation means has been operated in the operation mode.
A gaming machine in which the time from the start of the first operation valid period to the first predetermined timing and the time from the start of the second operation valid period to the second predetermined timing are different. The second execution trigger state is a state in which the operation result effect is executed when the specific operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode before the predetermined timing is reached in the predetermined operation valid period. The game machine according to 1. The execution trigger state control means
When the specific operation means is operated in the second execution trigger state, the second execution trigger state is controlled to the first execution trigger state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control of the second execution trigger state is continued even if a special operation means different from the specific operation means is operated in the second execution trigger state. Equipped with a game execution means to execute a variable game,
The execution trigger state control means controls from the first execution trigger state to the second execution trigger state when the specific operation means is operated in the specific operation mode in the first execution trigger state during the execution of the variable game. ,
The specific operation mode is an operation mode completed by a specific number of operations or operations in a continuous specific period.
When the predetermined operation valid period is started from the start to the completion of the operation of the specific operation means in the specific operation mode, the execution trigger state control means changes from the first execution trigger state to the second execution trigger. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is not controlled by a state. Equipped with a game execution means to execute a variable game,
The production has a specific production,
The execution trigger state control means controls from the first execution trigger state to the second execution trigger state when the specific operation means is operated in the specific operation mode in the first execution trigger state during the execution of the variable game. ,
The specific operation mode is an operation mode completed by a specific number of operations or operations in a continuous specific period.
When the execution of the specific effect is started from the start to the completion of the operation of the specific operation means in the specific operation mode, the execution trigger state control means changes from the first execution trigger state to the second execution trigger state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is not controlled by the above.