JP2021176441A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can execute a successive hitting performance in which a performance content progresses according to an operation of a first performance button. A control state when the successive hitting performance is executed includes a control state in which an auto button function is not set and a control state in which the auto button function is set. The auto button function advances the performance content by assuming that the first performance button is operated even when the first performance button is not operated within an operation valid period in the successive hitting performance. A sub-control CPU sets the auto button function when the first performance button is operated for a specified time in the control state in which the auto button function is not set, while the sub-control CPU does not set the auto button function when the operation valid period in the successive hitting performance is started before the specified time elapses from when the operation of the first performance button is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, is provided with an operating means that can be operated by a player like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and a predetermined operating means is provided by using the operating means. In some cases, the effect is executed by controlling the effect when the operation is performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-192821

In recent years, even when the operating means is not actually operated, it is equipped with a function that controls the effect by assuming that the operating means has been operated, and the player selects whether or not to activate the function. It is also being considered to make it possible. For this reason, today, it is desired to improve the interest when such a function is installed.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, an effect execution means that executes an effect, and an effect control means that controls the effect execution means. There is a specific operation effect in which the effect content progresses according to the operation of the means, and in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect, the operation means is operated in the specific operation mode within a specific period. According to the first control state in which the effect content is advanced according to the fact, and even when the operating means is not operated in the specific operating mode within the specific period, the operating means is operated in the specific operating mode. There is a second control state in which the effect content is regarded as advancing, and when the effect control means is in the first control state, the operation means operates continuously for a predetermined time. The second control state is controlled when the operation is performed, and when the operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode, the specific period is set before the specified time elapses. The gist is that when it is started, it is not controlled to the second control state.

It is not necessary to control the gaming machine to the second control state even when the specified time elapses while the operating means is being operated after the specific period is started.
It is not necessary to control the gaming machine to the second control state even when the specific period ends while the operating means is being operated and the specified time elapses thereafter.

Regarding the gaming machine, the operation of the operating means for changing the control state may be different between the variable game and the standby state in which the variable game is not executed.
When the operating means is operated in the continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games, the gaming machine does not have to be controlled to the second control state.

Regarding the gaming machine, the effect content of the specific operation effect may be the same when it is in the first control state and when it is in the second control state.

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of a pachinko machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) to (e) are explanatory views which show an example of the production mode of the continuous hitting effect. The flowchart which shows the 1st continuous hitting effect execution processing. The flowchart which shows the 2nd continuous hitting effect execution processing. Explanatory drawing which shows the setting operation for setting an auto button function, and the release operation for canceling an auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function. Timing chart related to the auto button function.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction 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 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported with respect to one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which a game ball as a game medium flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The launch handle HD is a means operated when launching the game ball into the game area YBa. The launch handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of rotation of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first effect button BT1 and a cross key BT2 as operating means that can be operated by the player. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are button-type means configured to enable a pressing operation. The first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are not limited to the button type, but may be a touch sensor type, or may have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type means. The first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1 is configured to include a single operable portion. The cross key BT2 is configured to include a plurality of operable parts such as the left key LB, the right key RB, the up key UB, and the down key DB.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means that emits light. The decorative lamp La can execute various notifications and various effects by emitting light from the light emitting body. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of emitting light from the light emitting body is referred to as "light emission effect". In addition, "light emission" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. Further, in the following description, the fact that the light emitter of the decorative lamp La emits light may be simply indicated as "the decorative lamp La emits light". The decorative lamp La is provided on, for example, the frame 11 or the game board YB.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp as an output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting voice. In the present embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of sound output is referred to as "sound effect". The "voice" in the present specification includes voices of humans and animals, sound effects, music, and the like. The speaker Sp is provided on the frame body 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b. The first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b display a special game. In the special game, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (special lottery described later). The first special symbol display unit 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display unit 13b displays the second special 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. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special hold display unit 13c and a second special hold display unit 13d as display units for displaying information that can specify the number of hold of the special game. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of holds of the first special game (hereinafter, referred to as the first special hold number). The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of holds of the second special game (hereinafter, referred to as the second special hold number). For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary lottery described later). The normal symbol includes a normal hit symbol as a normal hit display result and a normal miss symbol as a normal miss display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game of the normal hit is completed, the normal hit game is given. The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of hold of the normal game (hereinafter, referred to as the number of normal hold).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as a display means for displaying an image. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH as a display area capable of displaying an image, and by displaying an image on the image display unit GH, various notifications and various effects can be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to an effect execution means capable of executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of displaying an image is referred to as a "display effect". The image display unit GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the effect display device EH, the effect game is displayed as one of the display effects. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect symbol (decorative symbol) is a symbol with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a symbol for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol string, the middle symbol string, and the right symbol string in a predetermined direction.

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the production game. As an example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of the effect symbols. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, such as a shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the production game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as a “variable game”.

In the production game, reach production can be performed. The reach effect is an effect in which a reach is formed and a predetermined symbol combination is finally derived in the effect game. Reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect having a higher expectation (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot expectation) from which a jackpot display result is derived as compared with the normal reach effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 15. The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 16 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normally variable member 17 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 16. .. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 16, but it may be in a state in which it is more difficult to enter the ball than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a gaming ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area YBa can pass (enter). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 3). When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability with a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 16, and a time reduction that shortens the fluctuation time of the special game. It is equipped with functions. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of probability states as states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the possibility of winning a big hit increases. Therefore, the high probability state becomes an advantageous state for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The ball entry assist function will be described.
The ball entry assist function is a function of supporting the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 16, and is a so-called “electric support function”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls into the second starting port 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than that of the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and it becomes easy to establish the start condition of the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low ball entry rate state, but may be a control in which the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the third auxiliary control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low ball entry rate state, and one of the normal variable members 17 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the fluctuation time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of fluctuation time states as states in which the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than that of the long fluctuation time state. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the digestion efficiency of the hold of the special game is improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving function operates in association with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function and becomes inactive together with the ball entry assist function.

In the present embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three gaming states, and a part or all of them may be in different gaming states in which the function to operate among the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Further, the gaming state may be one or two, or four or more.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The type of jackpot symbol is also the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol is classified into two types, a specific symbol and a normal symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the specific symbol is controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given. The normal symbol has a second advantage after the end of the big hit game, until the end of the special game with a predetermined number of operations (100 times in this embodiment), or until the next big hit game is given. It is stipulated to control the state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command which is an example of control information according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 50. The main board 40 and the sub board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 50. The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 41, a main control ROM 42, and a main control RWM 43. The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The main control ROM 42 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 42 stores a fluctuation pattern as fluctuation information that can specify the content of the fluctuation game. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern is information that can identify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in a production game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. For example, the jackpot fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach effect can be specified in a production game and a fluctuation pattern in which a super reach effect can be specified in a production game.

The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game. The out-of-reach variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the reach effect is performed in the effect game, and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game. There are two types of out-of-reach variation patterns: a variation pattern in which a normal reach effect can be specified in a production game, and a variation pattern in which a super reach effect can be specified in a production game. The out-of-reach fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which a specific fluctuation time can be specified as a fluctuation time of a special game, and a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time can be specified. In the following explanation, the fluctuation content when the special game is executed in a specific fluctuation time may be referred to as "normal fluctuation", and the special game is executed in a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. The content of the fluctuation at that time may be referred to as "shortening fluctuation". In the present embodiment, when the variation content of the special game is a normal variation, the effect game is executed in such a manner that the effect symbols of all the symbol strings are temporarily stopped and displayed at different timings. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variation content of the special game is a shortened variation, the effect game is temporarily stopped and displayed at the same timing or substantially the same timing of the effect symbols of a plurality of columns which are at least a part of all the symbol sequences. It is carried out in the manner in which it is.

The main control RWM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM43 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main board 40 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates a hardware random number. Further, the main board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41.

The main control CPU 41 is connected to each sensor of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each of the sensors SE1 to SE4 detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 is a first special symbol display unit 13a, a second special symbol display unit 13b, a first special hold display unit 13c, a second special hold display unit 13d, a normal symbol display unit 13e, and a normal hold display unit 13f. It is connected to each display unit. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the normally variable member 17 by controlling the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the second actuator A2.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and may be able to generate hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp, thereby realizing a function as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2. The sub-control CPU 51 is operated by the first operation signal (on signal) output when the first effect button BT1 is operated and the cross key BT2 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB). The second operation signal (on signal) to be output when the signal is output can be input separately. In the following description, among the operation signals output when the cross key BT2 is operated, the operation signal output when the left key LB is operated is the left operation signal, and when the right key RB is operated. The output operation signal is referred to as a right operation signal, the operation signal output when the upper key UB is operated is referred to as an upper operation signal, and the operation signal output when the lower key DB is operated is referred to as a lower operation signal.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41 will be described.
The main control CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball wins the first starting port 15, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). .. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM43. For example, the random numbers include a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. The main control CPU 41 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. 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. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM43, so that the execution can be suspended until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not won the first starting port 15, and when the number of the first special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the updated second special hold number. As described above, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM43. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information used in the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM43, so that the execution can be suspended until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. can. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not won the second starting port 16, and when the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control The CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero. When the first special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 41 generates a standby state command capable of identifying the standby state and outputs the command to the sub-board 50. The standby state is a state in which the variable game is not executed, the jackpot game is not given, and the variable game is not held. In the following description, the period during which the player is not in the standby state is referred to as a "game period". In other words, in the present embodiment, the game period is a period during which the variable game is being executed, the jackpot game is being executed, or the pending variable game is waiting to start. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM43 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. The main control CPU 41 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 41 performs the jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using the hit symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 41 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the deviation variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to the "second". Since the processing has been replaced with "special hold number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41 finishes the special symbol start process after performing any of the subtraction of the second special hold number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special game can be executed by the main control CPU 41 performing the following processing.

Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses.

Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-board 50 with the start of the special game. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process and the start of the special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can identify a special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in the special symbol start process. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub-board 50. The fluctuation start command, the special symbol command, and the fluctuation end command are different control commands when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 41 imparts a specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub-board 50. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. The main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or the above-mentioned upper limit time elapses. By doing so, the round game is completed. The main control CPU 41 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 41 starts a round game, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub-board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub-board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output a control command (hereinafter, an ending end command) capable of specifying the passage of the ending time to the sub-board 50.

Next, the probability transfer process for shifting the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 41 finishes the big hit game based on the specific symbol, the main control RWM 43 sets the high accuracy flag. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43 when the jackpot game based on the normal symbol is completed. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 41 erases the high-accuracy flag when the big-hit game is started and the high-accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

Next, the process of shifting the ball entry rate state and the fluctuation time state will be described.
When the jackpot game is completed, the main control CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main control RWM43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM43 every time the special game is started after the end of the big hit game based on the normal symbol, so that the special game after the end of the big hit game Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game reaches the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game based on the normal symbol is completed. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. The main control CPU 41 controls the short fluctuation time state when controlling the high ball entry rate state, and controls the long fluctuation time state when controlling the low ball entry rate state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the production game processing will be described. The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the effect game by performing the following processing.

When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reach effect (hereinafter referred to as the reach condition) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is established by determining the variation pattern with reach. In the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the variation pattern with reach is determined, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed, and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the reach effect symbol. When the reach condition is satisfied and the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination including the reach. When the reach condition is not satisfied and the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol combination not including the reach.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string, triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH so as to display the three rows of effect symbols in a variable manner. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game, each effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination, and the input of the variable end command is used as an opportunity. , By displaying each effect symbol as a fixed stop, the symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. The sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. In the present embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect when the ending start command is input. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed in the present embodiment will be described.
The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute includes a continuous hit effect. The continuous hitting effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the reach effect during the execution of the variable game.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, in the continuous striking effect, the operation instruction image SG for instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 and the first effect image EG1 are displayed on the effect display device EH. The operation instruction image SG displayed in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment is an image instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 a plurality of times (so-called continuous striking). Further, the first effect image EG1 displayed in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment is an image displayed in any of a plurality of stages (for example, 11 stages) of the display mode. Then, in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is changed stepwise when the first effect button BT1 is operated. Specifically, in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 performs a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 10 times) when the first effect button BT1 is operated within a predetermined operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds). As an upper limit, the display mode changes stepwise each time the operation is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the first effect image EG1 is an image suggesting the number of times the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous striking effect.

Further, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed after the operation valid period ends. NS. In other words, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, the effect content is advanced according to the operation of the first effect button BT1 a specific number of times within the operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the operation validity period corresponds to a specific period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of operating the first effect button BT1 a specific number of times corresponds to a specific operation mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous striking effect corresponds to a specific operation effect in which the content of the effect progresses according to the operation of the operating means.

Then, in the continuous hitting effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation of a big hit in the running variable game is suggested depending on which of the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 is displayed. In other words, it can be said that the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 are images suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit in the variable game being executed. For example, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation in the running variable game is higher when the second effect image EG2 is displayed than when the third effect image EG3 is displayed.

Specifically, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, the operation instruction image SG is displayed first, and the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the first stage (FIG. 4A). That is, when the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the first stage. After that, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the second stage, the third stage, and so on each time the first effect button BT1 is operated. For example, when the first effect button BT1 is operated five times within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the sixth stage (FIG. 4B). Further, when the first effect button BT1 is operated 10 times within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the eleventh stage (FIG. 4 (c)). In the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the eleventh stage even when the first effect button BT1 is operated 11 times or more within the operation valid period. .. That is, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, the first effect image EG1 is in the maximum stage (in the present embodiment, the first effect) even when the first effect button BT1 is operated more than a specific number of times within the operation valid period. The display mode does not change beyond 11 steps).

Then, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed after the end of the operation valid period. (Fig. 4 (d), (e)). In the present embodiment, when the number of times the first effect button BT1 is operated has not reached a specific number of times within the operation valid period, both the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 are displayed. The continuous hitting production is finished without.

Next, an example of the customization function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The customization function of this embodiment includes an auto button function.
The auto button function is a function that assists the operation of the effect button required of the player in a predetermined effect. In particular, the auto button function of the present embodiment is a function of assisting the operation of the effect button required of the player in the continuous striking effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the auto button function can be set and canceled by an operation using the first effect button BT1. In the following explanation, the fact that the auto button function is set may be indicated as "auto button ON", and the fact that the auto button function is not set (cancelled) may be indicated as "auto button OFF". May be indicated. In the present embodiment, the state when the auto button is OFF corresponds to the first control state, and the state when the auto button is ON corresponds to the second control state.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify whether or not the auto button function is set based on the value of the auto button flag stored in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button function by setting a predetermined value for the auto button flag, while canceling the auto button function by erasing the value of the auto button flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control various effects depending on whether or not the auto button function is set.

For example, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button BT1 within the operation valid period even if the first effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. The first production image EG1 is changed as if it were. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the effect mode of the first effect image EG1 up to the maximum stage (11th stage in the present embodiment) within the operation valid period. After that, when the operation valid period ends, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 in the continuous striking effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 is the first effect button even if the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. It is considered that the BT1 has been operated in a specific operation mode, and the production content is advanced.

On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 when the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. Further, when the auto button is OFF, when the first effect button BT1 is not operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 and the second effect image EG2 and after the end of the operation valid period The third effect image EG3 is not displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 does not proceed with the effect content if the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect.

Next, various controls performed by the sub-control CPU 51 regarding the continuous striking effect will be described.
First, a process of determining whether or not to execute the continuous hitting effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery for whether or not to execute the continuous hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the execution ratio of the continuous hitting effect is different according to the type of the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command.

For example, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the continuous striking effect when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is an out-of-range variation pattern that can specify the shortened variation as the variation content of the variation game. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the continuous striking effect when the shortened fluctuation variable game is executed. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command is not an out-of-range fluctuation pattern that can specify the shortened fluctuation as the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes different executions depending on the type of the specified fluctuation pattern. An execution lottery is performed so that the continuous hitting effect is executed at a rate. For example, when the jackpot variation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the continuous hitting effect at a higher execution rate than when the out-of-order variation pattern is specified. According to this, when the continuous hitting effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit in the variable game becomes high.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the continuous hitting effect, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to perform an effect image determination lottery to determine the effect image to be displayed when the operation valid period ends. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the determination ratio of the effect image is different according to the type of the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 stores the information that can identify the determined effect image in the sub-control RWM 53.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect image so that when the second effect image EG2 is determined as the effect image to be displayed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the third effect image EG3 is determined. .. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when a predetermined effect image is determined, a predetermined effect image is determined when the out-of-order variation pattern is specified, and a predetermined effect is determined when the jackpot variation pattern is specified. It is advisable to increase the ratio of the case of determining the effect image and the case of specifying the jackpot fluctuation pattern to the whole.

Next, the continuous striking effect execution process performed when executing the continuous striking effect will be described. In the present embodiment, the continuous striking effect execution process includes a first continuous striking effect execution process executed when the auto button is OFF and a second continuous striking effect execution process executed when the auto button is ON.

First, the first continuous hitting effect execution process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the first continuous striking effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the operation valid period (step S101). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, a value in the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM 53 that can identify that the operation is in the valid period. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value capable of specifying the current stage (here, the first stage) in the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53, and displays the first effect image EG1 at the current stage. Controls the display device EH. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the operation instruction image SG instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1. The sub-control CPU 51 sets a value corresponding to the operation validity period in the operation validity period timer in the sub-control RWM 53, and subtracts the value of the operation validity period timer every predetermined control cycle. Then, when the value of the operation valid period timer becomes zero as a result of subtracting the value of the operation valid period timer, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the operation valid period flag and ends the operation valid period.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has been input (step S102). When the first operation signal is input (step S102: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is less than the maximum stage (11th stage in the present embodiment) based on the value of the stage flag. (Step S103). When the current stage is less than the maximum stage (step S103: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the previous operation of the first effect button BT1 was completed (step S103: YES). Step S104). When the waiting time has elapsed (step S104: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag and updates it (step S105). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the value of the updated stage flag.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has been completed (step S106). When the input of the first operation signal is completed (step S106: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the standby time (step S107). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, a value that can identify that the sub-control RWM 53 is in the waiting time in a predetermined waiting time flag. The sub-control CPU 51 sets a value corresponding to the standby time in the standby time timer in the sub-control RWM 53, and subtracts the value of the standby time timer for each predetermined control cycle. Then, when the value of the standby time timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of subtracting the value of the standby time timer, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the standby time flag and ends the standby time.

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation valid period has expired (step S108). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first operation signal has not been input in the process of step S102, and determines that the current stage is not less than the maximum stage (the maximum stage) in the process of step S103. And, even when it is determined that the waiting time has not elapsed in the process of step S104, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period has expired. If the operation valid period has not expired (step S108: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S102 and repeats the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, when the operation valid period has expired (step S108: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is the maximum stage (step S109). When the current stage is the maximum stage (step S109: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect image EG2 determined by the above-mentioned effect image determination lottery based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53. Alternatively, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the third effect image EG3 (step S110). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the first effect image EG1 and the operation instruction image SG being displayed. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an end process for ending the continuous striking effect (step S111). In the end process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the image displayed by the continuous hit effect. Further, in the termination process, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the waiting time flag and also erases the value of the waiting time timer. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first continuous hitting effect execution process.

On the other hand, when the current stage is not the maximum stage (step S109: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 performs the termination process without displaying either the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 (step S111). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first continuous hitting effect execution process.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines in the process of step S106 that the input of the first operation signal has not been completed (step S106: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation valid period has ended (step S112). ). If the operation valid period has not expired (step S112: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S106. On the other hand, when the operation valid period has expired (step S112: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 performs the processes after step S109. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 repeats the processes of steps S106 and S112 until the input of the first operation signal ends or the operation valid period ends.

According to such a first continuous striking effect execution process, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the display mode of the first effect image EG1 every time the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period. Can be changed. Further, according to such a first continuous striking effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 may operate the first effect button BT1 within the operation valid period when the current stage is the maximum stage. The display mode of the first effect image EG1 is controlled so as not to be changed. Further, according to such a first continuous striking effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 can operate the first effect button BT1 last time even when the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period. When the waiting time has not elapsed since the end, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is controlled so as not to be changed. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the first effect is produced every time the first effect button BT1 is operated once with an interval of waiting time or more within the operation valid period, with the maximum stage as the upper limit. The display mode of the image EG1 can be changed.

Next, the second continuous hitting effect execution process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the second continuous striking effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the operation valid period (step S201). The process of step S101 is omitted because it is the same as the process of executing the first continuous striking effect.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is less than the maximum stage based on the value of the stage flag (step S202). When the current stage is less than the maximum stage (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after updating the value of the stage flag (step S203). When the standby time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag and updates it (step S204). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the value of the updated stage flag. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the standby time (step S205). Note that the processing related to the waiting time is omitted because it is the same as the first continuous striking effect execution processing.

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation valid period has expired (step S206). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the current stage is not less than the maximum stage (maximum stage) in the processing of step S202, and when it is determined that the waiting time has not elapsed in the processing of step S203. Also, it is determined whether or not the operation validity period has expired. If the operation valid period has not expired (step S206: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S202 and repeats the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, when the operation valid period has expired (step S206: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is the maximum stage (step S207). When the current stage is the maximum stage (step S207: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect image EG2 determined by the above-mentioned effect image determination lottery based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53. Alternatively, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the third effect image EG3 (step S208). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an end process for ending the continuous striking effect (step S209). On the other hand, when the current stage is not the maximum stage (step S207: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 performs the termination process without displaying either the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 (step S209). Since the processes of steps S207 to S209 are the same as the processes of steps S109 to S111 in the first continuous hitting effect execution process, detailed description thereof will be omitted. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second continuous hitting effect execution process.

According to such a second continuous striking effect execution process, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 has a first effect image even if the first effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period. The display mode of EG1 can be changed. Further, according to such a second continuous striking effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 when the current stage is the maximum stage. Further, according to such a second continuous striking effect execution process, when the waiting time has not elapsed since the display mode of the first effect image EG1 was changed last time, the sub-control CPU 51 of the first effect image EG1 Control so as not to change the display mode. Thereby, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 can be changed every time the waiting time elapses within the operation valid period, with the maximum stage as the upper limit.

In the present embodiment, the standby time is set to a time during which the display mode of the first effect image EG1 can be changed to the maximum stage within the operation valid period when the auto button is ON. Specifically, the waiting time is set to be shorter than the time set as the operation valid period divided by the upper limit number of times that the display mode of the first effect image EG1 can be changed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed each time the waiting time elapses within the operation valid period, so that the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is displayed. Is changed up to the maximum stage.

According to the above processing, in step S110 in the first continuous striking effect execution process and step S208 in the second continuous striking effect execution process, both the second effect image EG2 or the second effect image EG2 determined by the above-mentioned effect image determination lottery. 3 The effect image EG3 is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the same effect image is displayed when the auto button is OFF and when the auto button is ON. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the effect content of the continuous striking effect is the same when the auto button is OFF and when the auto button is ON.

Here, a setting operation for setting the auto button function and a release operation for canceling the auto button function will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51. Hereinafter, the situations of the standby state, the game period and the non-execution of the continuous hitting effect, and the game period and the execution of the continuous hitting effect will be described separately. Here, normal control in each situation will be described, and exceptional control will be described later. The normal control in each situation is the control when the situation does not change during the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function, and the auto button function is triggered by the setting operation. Is the control when is set, or the control when the auto button function is released when the release operation is performed.

First, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function in the standby state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set and cancel the auto button function when the first effect button BT1 is operated once in the standby state. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function in the standby state are both operations of operating the first effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the standby state and the predetermined value is not set in the auto button flag, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. To set a predetermined value for the auto button flag. Further, when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 receives a trigger of inputting a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. Clears the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can switch between the auto button ON and the auto button OFF each time the first effect button BT1 is operated in the standby state.

Next, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is not being executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the continuous striking effect is not being executed during the game period, the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time (2 seconds in the present embodiment). This (indicated as a long press in the figure) triggers the setting of the auto button function. In the following description, an operation mode in which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time may be referred to as a "continuous operation mode". That is, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is not being executed is an operation of operating the first effect button BT1 in a continuous operation mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated, and the sub-control CPU 51 of the predetermined timer in the sub-control RWM 53. The update is started (time point t1). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 measures the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated by updating the value of a predetermined timer at a predetermined control cycle while inputting the first operation signal. do. Then, when the time when the first effect button BT1 is operated reaches the predetermined time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode (time point t2). Then, at this time, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the game period and the continuous hitting effect is not being executed and the predetermined value is not set in the auto button flag, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the auto button flag to set a predetermined value. To control. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 has the first effect button BT1 when the predetermined time T1 elapses without the input of the first operation signal ending after the input of the first operation signal is started. Is determined to have been operated in a continuous operation mode. As a result, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by the fact that the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode when the auto button is OFF during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is not being executed. It is controlled to turn on the auto button.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the continuous striking effect is not being executed during the game period, the auto button function is released when the first effect button BT1 is operated once. It is configured to be possible. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of canceling the auto button function during the game period and during the non-execution of the continuous striking effect is an operation of operating the first effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a first operation indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag during the game period and during the non-execution of the continuous hitting effect. When a signal is input, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 automatically operates the first effect button BT1 once when the auto button is ON during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is not being executed. Control the button to OFF.

Next, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is being executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and the continuous hitting effect is being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is continuously operated for a specified time after the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times. The auto button function can be set as an opportunity. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and during the execution of the continuous striking effect is an operation of operating the first effect button BT1 in a specific operation mode and then operating in a continuous operation mode. ..

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period T2 when starting the continuous striking effect (time point t11). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the step flag in the sub-control RWM 53 and updates each time the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated is input (time point t12 to t12). t13). Here, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. That is, it is assumed that the value of the stage flag becomes a value indicating the maximum stage, and the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the display mode of the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment). After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode, if the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button flag to a predetermined value. Control (time point t14). In other words, when the value of the stage flag is a value indicating the maximum stage, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button flag to a predetermined value when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode. To set. Since the process for determining that the first effect button BT1 has been operated in the continuous operation mode is the same as the process described with reference to FIG. 8, the description thereof will be omitted. After that, when the operation valid period T2 ends, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 in the continuous striking effect.

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF and the continuous hitting effect is being executed during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 is operated in a specific operation mode and then in a continuous operation mode. 1 The auto button is turned on when the effect button BT1 is operated. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF and the operation is within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button in the continuous operation mode after operating in the specific operation mode. When the BT1 is operated, the auto button is turned on. In the present embodiment, the operation mode in which the first effect button BT1 is operated in the specific operation mode and then operated in the continuous operation mode corresponds to the special operation mode.

When the auto button is controlled from the auto button OFF to the auto button ON within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the value of the stage flag updated in the first continuous striking effect execution process and the value of the operation valid period timer. The process proceeds to the process of step S202 in the second continuous hitting effect execution process while maintaining the above. That is, when the auto button is controlled from the auto button OFF to the auto button ON within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is maintained and the remaining time of the operation valid period is maintained.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and the continuous hitting effect is being executed, the auto button function can be canceled when the first effect button BT1 is operated once. It is configured in. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of canceling the auto button function during the game period and during the execution of the continuous striking effect is an operation of operating the first effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 indicates that the first effect button BT1 has been operated when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag during the game period and during the execution of the continuous hitting effect. The value set in the auto button flag is deleted when is entered. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the game period and the continuous hitting effect is being executed, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1 once. Control to OFF. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON and the operation is within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be OFF when the first effect button BT1 is operated once. do. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the operation valid period.

When the auto button is controlled from the auto button ON to the auto button OFF within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the value of the stage flag updated in the second continuous striking effect execution process and the value of the operation valid period timer. The process proceeds to the process of step S102 in the first continuous hitting effect execution process while maintaining the above. That is, when the auto button is controlled from the auto button ON to the auto button OFF within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is maintained and the remaining time of the operation valid period is maintained. However, as described above, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and during the execution of the continuous striking effect is an operation according to a specific operation mode in which the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times. Includes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is controlled from the auto button ON to the auto button OFF within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the maximum stage display mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting operation for setting the auto button function is different between the game period and the standby state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the operation of the first effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto button function is different between the game period and the standby state.

Hereinafter, exceptional control regarding the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function will be described together with a specific example.
First, during the game period, the control when the continuous striking effect is started while the first effect button BT1 is being operated and the operation valid period is started will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated, and the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated. (Time point t21). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period T2 when starting the continuous striking effect (time point t22). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time point t23). As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for the specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 has been operated for a specified time after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. When the operation valid period T2 in the continuous striking effect is started before T1 elapses, the auto button is not controlled to ON. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 automatically operates the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode when the operation valid period T2 is started before the predetermined time T1 elapses. Do not control the button ON.

Further, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 51 operates while the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated when the operation valid period T2 is started while the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated. Even when the specified time T1 has elapsed since the valid period T2 was started, the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value. That is, in the present embodiment, when the operation valid period T2 is started after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button BT1 after the operation valid period T2 is started. Even when the specified time T1 has elapsed, the auto button is not controlled to be turned on.

Next, during the game period, the control when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period T2 when starting the continuous striking effect (time point t31). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. (Time point t32). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time point t33). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be ON even when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for the specified time T1 within the operation valid period T2 in the continuous striking effect. do not. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started after the operation valid period T2 is started, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the first effect button BT1 operated for the specified time T1. Is not controlled to turn on the auto button even when the time has passed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the auto button is not controlled to be ON even when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode during the operation valid period T2. That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation valid period T2, when the operation is performed in the continuous operation mode without being operated in the specific operation mode, the auto button is not controlled to be ON.

Next, during the game period, the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, and the operation valid period ends while the first effect button BT1 is being operated. Time control will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period T2 when starting the continuous striking effect (time point t41). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. (Time point t42). In this example, it is assumed that the operation valid period T2 ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started (time point t43). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time point t44). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the operation valid period T2 in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button BT1 in a continuous operation mode. Even when the operation valid period T2 ends in the meantime, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. Further, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the specified time T1 elapses while the first effect button BT1 is operated after the operation valid period T2 ends. .. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the operation valid period T2, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation valid period T2 while the first effect button BT1 is operated. However, even when the specified time T1 elapses after that, the auto button is not controlled to be turned on.

Next, during the game period, the first effect button BT1 is operated in a specific operation mode within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, and then the operation of the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode is started. Moreover, the control when the operation valid period ends in the middle of the operation by the continuous operation mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period T2 when starting the continuous striking effect (time point t51). Subsequently, each time the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the step flag in the sub-control RWM 53 and updates the sub-control CPU 51 (time point t52 to t52). t53). Here, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. That is, it is assumed that the value of the stage flag becomes a value indicating the maximum stage, and the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the display mode of the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. (Time point t53). In this example, it is assumed that the operation valid period ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started (time point t54). Even in this case, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a predetermined value in the auto button flag when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time point t55). ). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button BT1 in a specific operation mode within the operation valid period T2 in the continuous striking effect, and then operates the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode. When started, the auto button is controlled to be ON even when the operation valid period T2 ends in the middle of the operation in the continuous operation mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, even if the operation valid period T2 ends in the middle of the operation according to the special operation mode, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button when the specified time T1 elapses.

Next, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started during the execution of the variation game, the variation during execution before the specified time elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. The control when the game ends will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, in this example, it is assumed that the variable game is started at the time point t61 before the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. (Time point t62). Then, in this example, it is assumed that the variable game being executed ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started, and the next variable game is started (time point). t63). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time point t64). As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated over the specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the variable game being executed within the specified time T1. When the next variable game is started, the auto button is not controlled to ON. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated in a continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games, the auto button is not controlled to be ON.

Further, although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the standby state without starting the next variable game after the end of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 51 straddles the variable game and the standby state after the end of the variable game. Even when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the case where the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started during the execution of the variable game, and the specified time T1 is set after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. When the variable game being executed ends before the elapse, the auto button is not controlled to be ON regardless of whether or not the next variable game is started. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the case where the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started during the jackpot game, and the specified time T1 has elapsed since the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started. When the jackpot game ends before the game is played, the auto button is not turned on regardless of whether or not the variable game is started after that.

Next, control when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a time equal to or longer than a predetermined time while the auto button is ON during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated, as an opportunity. The value of the auto button flag is erased (time point t71). That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be turned on when the first effect button BT1 is operated. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated even after the auto button is turned on. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time point t72). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 continues to operate the first effect button BT1 even after the auto button is turned off when the first effect button BT1 is operated, the first effect button BT1 is first operated. Even when the time during which the effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, even after the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be OFF when the first effect button BT1 is operated when the auto button is ON, the first effect button BT1 remains operated. When the specified time T1 has elapsed, the auto button is not controlled to be turned on.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) The player's idea about whether or not to set the auto button function may change before and after the start of the continuous striking effect in which the operation of the first effect button BT1 is instructed. For example, although the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started in order to control the auto button to be ON, the continuous striking effect was started during the operation of the first effect button BT1, so that the first effect was also performed by one's own hand. It is also conceivable that you want to operate the button BT1 again. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect is started between the start of the operation of the first effect button BT1 and the elapse of the specified time, when the specified time elapses. Even so, since it is not controlled to turn on the auto button, the player can select again whether or not to operate the first effect button BT1 with his / her own hand. According to this, since it is possible to easily execute the continuous hitting effect in the mode desired by the player, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) During the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the auto button is not controlled to be ON even when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by controlling the auto button to be ON during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, it is possible to prevent the effect content of the continuous striking effect from being unintentionally advanced.

(3) If the operation valid period ends while the first effect button BT1 is being operated, the auto button is turned on even when the specified time elapses while the first effect button BT1 is being operated thereafter. Do not control. According to this, when the player operates the first effect button BT1 in order to advance the effect content of the continuous striking effect, but continues to operate the first effect button BT1 thereafter, the intention is It is possible to prevent the auto button from being controlled to ON without doing so.

(4) In the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 continues to be operated even after the auto button is turned off when the first effect button BT1 is operated, the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated. Even when the operation time reaches the specified time, the auto button is not controlled to ON. According to this, even when the first effect button BT1 is operated to control the auto button OFF and then the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. It is possible to prevent the auto button from being unintentionally controlled to be turned on.

(5) Even when the auto button is turned off during the execution of the continuous striking effect, it may be tempting to operate the first effect button BT1 by the player himself to advance the effect content of the continuous striking effect. Conceivable. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is turned on, the auto button can be turned off by operating the first effect button BT1 within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. According to this, since the production content of the continuous striking effect can be advanced as the player intended, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) In the present embodiment, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the maximum stage display mode by operating the first effect button BT1 in a specific operation mode during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. By operating the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode, it is possible to control the auto button to be ON without waiting for the operation valid period to end. According to this, the player can quickly control the auto button to be turned on even when the continuous hitting effect is being executed.

(7) On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode. Even if there is, it is not controlled to turn on the auto button. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from being unintentionally controlled to turn on the auto button when the player operates the first effect button BT1 in order to advance the effect content of the continuous hit effect. ..

(8) In the present embodiment, even if the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect ends in the middle of the operation according to the special operation mode, the auto button is controlled to be turned on when the specified time has elapsed. Therefore, the player can set the auto button function at a timing desired by himself / herself.

(9) In the present embodiment, since the setting operation of the auto button function differs between the variable game and the standby state, the auto button is controlled to be turned on by an operation suitable for each state during the variable game and the standby state. be able to.

(10) Variable The player's thinking about whether to set the auto button function may change before and after the end of the game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variable game being executed ends while the first effect button BT1 is being operated in the continuous operation mode, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. Therefore, when the variable game ends while the first effect button BT1 is being operated in the continuous operation mode, the player can select again whether or not to set the auto button function.

(11) Which of the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 is displayed in the continuous striking effect is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the same effect can be provided equally regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. In addition, the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-The continuous hitting effect may be executed at the same execution rate regardless of the result of the big hit lottery. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform a lottery for executing the continuous hitting effect so as to determine the execution of the continuous hitting effect with the same probability when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified and when the deviation variation pattern is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the execution lottery of the continuous hitting effect even when the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation is specified.

-The jackpot expectation suggested in the continuous hitting effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second effect image EG2 is displayed in the continuous striking effect, it may be definitively suggested that it will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the second effect image EG2 so that it can be determined in the effect image determination lottery only when the variable game being executed is a variable game that is a big hit.

-In the continuous striking effect, the types of effect images that can be displayed when the operation valid period ends may be appropriately changed, may be one type, or may be three or more types. At this time, different jackpot expectations may be suggested for all of the plurality of types of effect images, and the same jackpot expectations may be suggested for some of the effect images. May be good.

-In the continuous striking effect, even if the stage when the operation valid period ends is not the maximum stage, the effect image determined by the effect image determination lottery may be displayed. Further, when the stage when the operation valid period ends is not the maximum stage, a predetermined effect image (for example, the third effect image EG3) is displayed regardless of the effect image determined by the effect image determination lottery. You may.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may determine whether or not to advance the stage by performing a predetermined stage progress lottery each time the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous striking effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may have different winning probabilities for the step-by-step lottery depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 may increase the winning probability of the step-by-step lottery as compared with the case where the missed fluctuation pattern is specified. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to set a reachable upper limit stage by setting an upper limit of the number of times the stage progress lottery is won when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the upper limit stage that can be reached in each continuous striking effect each time the continuous striking effect is executed.

-The conditions under which the stage progresses in the continuous striking effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the step to advance one step each time the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated is input one or more predetermined times. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the number of steps to be advanced by performing a predetermined number of steps lottery each time a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated is input. In this case, there may be a case where two or more steps are advanced with respect to one input of the first operation signal.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as to hide the operation instruction image SG even during the operation valid period when the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the continuous striking effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the effect image determined by the effect image determination lottery even during the operation valid period when the current stage reaches the maximum stage. May be good.

-The production content of the continuous striking effect may differ depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control so that the type of effect image to be displayed after the end of the operation valid period differs depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

-The waiting time in the first continuous striking effect execution process may be different from the waiting time in the second continuous striking effect execution process.
-The content of the setting operation of the auto button function may be the same between the standby state and the game period. Further, the content of the release operation of the auto button function may be different between the standby state and the game period.

-The sub-control CPU 51 is the first even after the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect is started before the specified time elapses after the first effect button BT1 is operated, even after the operation valid period starts. When the effect button BT1 continues to be operated, the auto button may be controlled to be ON. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button ON when the specified time has elapsed since the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started, or the specified time after the operation valid period is started. May be controlled to turn on the auto button when the time has passed.

When the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 continues to operate the first effect button BT1 even after the operation valid period ends. It may be controlled to turn on the auto button. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button ON when the specified time has elapsed since the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started, or the specified time after the operation valid period ends. May be controlled to turn on the auto button when the time has passed.

The sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to turn on the auto button when the first effect button BT1 is operated for a predetermined time within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect.

-Even if the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, and then the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time. , When the operation valid period ends before the specified time elapses, the auto button may not be turned on. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may not control the auto button ON when the operation valid period ends in the middle of the operation of the first effect button BT1 according to the special operation mode.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button ON even when the first effect button BT1 is operated in a continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games.
-When the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be turned off when the first effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, the specified time is continuously operated while the first effect button BT1 is operated. When the elapse has passed, the auto button may be controlled to be turned on.

-The contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function in the standby state may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the operation mode of the operation means when performing the setting operation and the release operation may be changed, or the operation means to be operated when performing the setting operation and the release operation may be changed.

-The contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and during the non-execution of the continuous striking effect may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the operation mode of the operation means when performing the setting operation and the release operation may be changed, or the operation means to be operated when performing the setting operation and the release operation may be changed.

-The contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and during the execution of the continuous striking effect may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the operation mode of the operation means when performing the setting operation and the release operation may be changed, or the operation means to be operated when performing the setting operation and the release operation may be changed.

-The contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be the same during the game period and during the standby state.
-The specified time in which the first effect button BT1 is operated in the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and during the execution of the continuous striking effect may be longer than the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started, and the operation is valid before the specified time elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. Even when the period ends, the auto button may be controlled to be ON. That is, even if the first effect button BT1 is operated for a specified time from before the start to after the end of the operation valid period in the continuous hitting effect, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON. good.

-The timing at which the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function can be performed may be changed as appropriate.
-In a part of the standby state, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may not be possible. Further, during the standby state, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may not be possible.

-In a part of the period during the game period and during the non-execution of the continuous striking effect, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may not be possible. Further, the release operation of the auto button function may not be possible during the game period and during the non-execution of the continuous striking effect.

-During the game period and during the period during which the continuous striking effect is being executed, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may not be possible. Further, the release operation of the auto button function may not be possible during the game period and during the execution of the continuous striking effect.

-In the continuous striking effect, if the auto button function is set during the operation valid period, it is not necessary to maintain the value of the stage flag. Further, in the continuous striking effect, if the auto button function is canceled during the operation valid period, the value of the step flag does not have to be maintained.

-Apart from the first effect button BT1, a dedicated operating means for setting and canceling the auto button function may be provided.
-In the continuous striking effect, the operating means for which the operation is instructed may be changed as appropriate.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to advance the stage even when an operation means different from the operation means instructed to operate in the continuous striking effect is operated.
-The effect execution means for executing the continuous striking effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the continuous striking effect may be executed by the speaker Sp or the decorative lamp La. Further, the continuous striking effect may be executed by a combination of the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La.

-The specific operation effect may be an operation effect other than the continuous hit effect. For example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1 (so-called single-press effect) may be used, or the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined time. This may be an opportunity to display a predetermined image (so-called long press effect).

-Instead of or in addition to the auto button function, when the first effect button BT1 continues to be operated (so-called long press) during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the first effect button BT1 is repeatedly pressed. It may be provided with an operation assist function for advancing the production content of the continuous striking effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the second continuous striking effect execution process when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a time equal to or longer than a predetermined time during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. .. On the other hand, in the sub-control CPU 51, when the first effect button BT1 is not operated and the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated is less than a predetermined time during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. In some cases, the first continuous hitting effect execution process is executed. In this example, the state when the first effect button BT1 is not operated and the time when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated is less than a predetermined time, that is, the operation assist function is activated. The state when it is not performed corresponds to the first control state. Further, in this example, the state when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a time equal to or longer than a predetermined time, that is, the state when the operation assist function is operating is the second control state. Corresponds to. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by the fact that the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined time again after the display mode of the first effect image EG1 in the continuous striking effect is changed to the display mode of the maximum stage. , The auto button may be turned ON.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that gives a high probability state when a gaming ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that imparts a high probability state up to the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

・ After the end of the big hit game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, depending on the type of big hit symbol, a high ball entry rate state may not be given. May be good.
-As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more kinds of probability states. Further, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having one kind of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability with a high probability.

-As the ball entry rate state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a game machine having three or more types of ball entry rate states. Further, as the ball entry rate state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a game machine having one type of ball entry rate state. That is, it may be embodied in a game machine that does not have a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 16.

-As the fluctuation time state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of fluctuation time states. Further, as the fluctuation time state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied as a gaming machine having one type of fluctuation time state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a time shortening function for shortening the fluctuation time of a special game.

-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the production game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be configured to be composed of a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be displaceable. Moreover, the number of operating means may be changed.

-The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The function of the sub-board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.

BT1 ... 1st effect button (operation means), BT2 ... cross key, EH ... effect display device (effect execution means), EG1 ... 1st effect image, EG2 ... 2nd effect image, EG3 ... 3rd effect image, La ... Decorative lamp (effect execution means), Sp ... speaker (effect execution means), T1 ... specified time, T2 ... operation valid period (specific period), 10 ... pachinko game machine, 40 ... main board, 41 ... main control CPU, 50 ... Sub-board, 51 ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (6)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect includes a specific operation effect in which the content of the effect progresses according to the operation of the operation means.
The control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect is
A first control state in which the effect content is advanced according to the operation of the operation means in a specific operation mode within a specific period.
Even if the operating means is not operated in the specific operating mode within the specific period, there is a second control state in which the operating means is considered to have been operated in the specific operating mode and the effect content is advanced.
The effect control means
In the first control state, the second control state is controlled when the operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which the operation means is continuously operated for a predetermined predetermined time.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the operating means is operated in the continuous operation mode and the specific period is started before the specified time elapses, the second control state is not controlled. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second control state is not controlled even when the specified time elapses while the operating means is being operated after the specific period is started. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific period ends while the operating means is being operated, and even when the specified time elapses thereafter, the second control state is not controlled. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation of the operating means for changing the control state is different between the variable game and the standby state in which the variable game is not executed. .. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which does not control the second control state when the operating means is operated in the continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the effect content of the specific operation effect is the same between the first control state and the second control state.

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