JP2022038739A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.SOLUTION: When an operation effective period pertaining to a successive hitting performance is started before prescribed time passes after operation of a performance button is started, no control is performed so as to turn on an auto button even after prescribed time passes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

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 considered possible. For this reason, today, it is desired to improve the interest when such a function is installed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems includes a specific operation means that can be operated by the player, an effect execution means that can execute the 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 specific operation means, and the specific operation means has a specific operation within a specific period in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect. The first control state in which the effect content is advanced according to the operation in the embodiment, and the specific operation means is the specific operation even if the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period. There is a second control state in which the effect content is advanced as if the operation was performed in the embodiment, and when the effect control means is in the first control state, the effect control means is continuously operated for a predetermined predetermined time. The second control state is controlled when the specific operation means is operated in the above-mentioned method, and when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode, the specified time elapses. If the specific operating means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state without controlling to the second control state when the specific period is started before, the operation is performed. The gist is that the content of the effect may progress according to the situation, and that the second control state is terminated and the first control state is controlled.

The gaming machine is provided with a notification means, and the effect is executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means without executing the specific operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the specific operation means and the specific operation promotion effect. There is a special operation effect, and the specific operation effect is such that after the specific operation promotion effect is started, the effect content progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means. In either of the first control state and the second control state, the specific operation means is operated within a period in which the special operation effect can be executed according to the operation of the specific operation means. If not, the notification by the notification means is not executed, and the first notification that can identify the second control state and the special operation effect can be executed according to the operation of the specific operation means. There is a second notification that can be specified to be within a possible period, and the notification means is in the second control state, and the special operation effect is executed according to the operation of the specific operation means. The second notification may be configured to be possible when the second notification is possible within at least a part of the possible period.

With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means may not be controlled to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode over the specified time over a plurality of variable games. good.

According to the present invention, the interest can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of a continuous striking effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of a special button effect. The figure which shows the setting operation for setting an auto button function, and the release operation for canceling an auto button function. Timing chart for the auto button function. Timing chart for the auto button function. Timing chart for the auto button function. Timing chart for the auto button function. Timing chart for the auto button function. Timing chart for the auto button function. Timing chart for the auto button function. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing changes in the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body.

(First Embodiment)
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 gaming parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported with respect to one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so as to be openable and closable 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 firing handle HD is a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing 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 rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button BT1, a cross key BT2, and a special button BT3 as operating means that can be operated by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of operating means. The effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are button-type means configured to enable a push operation. The special button BT3 is a button-type means configured to be pushable. The effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 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 effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. The effect button BT1 and the special button BT3 are configured to include a single operable part. The cross key BT2 is configured to include a plurality of operable parts such as a left key LB, a right key RB, an up key UB, and a down key DB. Further, the effect button BT1 has a built-in internal light emitting body BL (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect button BT1 emits light when the internal light emitting body BL emits light. There are a plurality of types of light emission modes of the internal light emitting body BL. Specifically, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL includes a white light emitting mode in which the internal light emitting body BL emits white light and a yellow light emitting mode in which the internal light emitting body BL emits yellow light. The light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL can be said to be the light emitting mode of the effect button BT1. In the present embodiment, the effect button BT1 corresponds to a specific operation means that can be operated by the player. Further, in the present embodiment, the internal illuminant BL corresponds to the notification means. As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification means is a light emitting body built in the specific operation means. Further, in the present embodiment, the special button BT3 corresponds to a non-specific operation means that can be operated by the player. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific operating means is different from the specific operating means. As described above, in the present embodiment, the operating means include a specific operating means and a non-specific operating means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means for emitting 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 light emission of 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 emitting body 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 a sound output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting sound. 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 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 (special symbol variation game). In the special game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. 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 (first special symbol variation game). The second special symbol display unit 13b displays the second special game (second special symbol variation game). In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the 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 that display information that can specify the number of hold of special games. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of holds for 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 for 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 variablely displayed, 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 loss 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 attached 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, an effect game (effect symbol variation game) is displayed as one of the display effects. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design (decorative design) is a design with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variablely displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, the symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed 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 missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the missed symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. As an example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the fixed stop display of the effect symbol, such as a shaking fluctuation display.

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 fixedly stopped and displayed 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 production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach production.

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 start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout 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 start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal 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 may enter the second starting port 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates a 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 a 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 the gaming balls are detected by the count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls 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). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding 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 (operated and non-operated) of these functions.

The stochastic variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probabilistic variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has 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 is advantageous 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 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to 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. The third auxiliary control includes a control that increases the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game 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 perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of variable time states as states in which the variable time (average variable 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 of operating the probability variation 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 big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. 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 production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for 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). The specific symbol is defined to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big hit game and 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 from the main board 40 to the sub board 50 in one direction. 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 specify 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 the effect game, and finally the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the jackpot fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which it is possible to specify that a normal reach effect is performed, and a fluctuation pattern in which it is possible to specify that a super reach effect is performed.

The out-of-order variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the production game. The out-of-reach variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which reach effect is performed and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which reach effect is not performed. The out-of-reach variation pattern with reach includes a variation pattern in which it is possible to specify that a normal reach effect is performed, and a variation pattern in which it is possible to specify that a super reach effect is performed. 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 "shortened fluctuation". 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 from each other. On the other hand, when the variation content of the special game is a shortened variation, the effect game is executed in such a manner that the effect symbols of a plurality of columns, which are at least a part of all the symbol columns, are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same or substantially the same timing. Will be done.

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 hardware random numbers. 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 each of the first special symbol display unit 13a, the second special symbol display unit 13b, the first special hold display unit 13c, the second special hold display unit 13d, the normal symbol display unit 13e, and the normal hold display unit 13f. It is connected to the 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 display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, audio effect data used for voice 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 be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating 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 content 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 at least one of 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 effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a first operation signal (on signal) to be output when the effect button BT1 is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a second operation signal (on signal) to be output when the cross key BT2 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB) is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a third operation signal (on signal) to be output when the special button BT3 is operated. 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 operation signal to be output is referred to as a right operation signal, the operation signal to be output when the upper key UB is operated is referred to as an upper operation signal, and the operation signal to be output when the lower key DB is operated is referred to as a lower operation signal. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the internal light emitter BL. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL.

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 a prize in the first start opening 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 this embodiment). do. 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 are 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 variable pattern random number used for determining a variable 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. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 15, and when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting 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 this embodiment). To judge. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold and updates the number. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of the second special hold after the update. 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 number of the second special hold 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 for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not won a prize in 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, outputs the command to the sub-board 50, and ends the special symbol start process. 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 special game is being executed, the jackpot game is being executed, or the pending special game is waiting to start.

When it is determined that 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 number of the first special hold after the update. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 43 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 process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, 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 fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game. In the out-of-bounds variation processing, the main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines an out-of-reach variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When it is determined that 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 it is a process that 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 processing after performing any of the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the big hit 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, the main control CPU 41 can execute the special game by 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 that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation 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 that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a variable 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 (or effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in the special symbol start process. Further, 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 (or the effect game) to the sub-board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. do. The variation start command, the special symbol command, and the variation 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 process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the main control CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of the 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) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub-board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, 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 ended. The main control CPU 41 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit 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, ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time to the sub-board 50.

Next, the probability transfer process for transferring 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 CPU 41 sets the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43. 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 finished. 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 big hit game is completed, the main control CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main control RWM 43. 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 big hit game based on the normal symbol is finished, so that the special game after the big hit game is finished. 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 has reached 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 end of the big hit game based on the normal symbol. 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, 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 special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the control 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 sub-control CPU 51 can specify the out-of-design symbol 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 satisfied by determining the variation pattern with reach. The reach condition may be satisfied, for example, by performing a predetermined reach effect lottery and winning the reach effect lottery. 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. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the combination of the missing symbols including the reach when the reach condition is satisfied and the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. When the reach condition is not satisfied and the symbol that is out of reach can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination that is out of reach and does not include 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 effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination, and triggers the input of the variable end command. , By displaying each effect symbol as a fixed stop, the symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the lapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern is triggered 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 an 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 a feasible effect in the present embodiment will be described.
The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes a continuous hit effect. The continuous hitting effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the special game and before the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the continuous hit effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the reach effect.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, in the continuous striking effect, the specific operation promotion image SG and the first effect image EG1 that prompt (or instruct) the operation of the effect button BT1 are displayed on the effect display device EH. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the specific operation promotion image SG is an effect of urging the operation of the effect button BT1 and corresponds to a specific operation promotion effect of urging the operation of the specific operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect execution means includes a specific operation promotion effect. The specific operation promotion image SG displayed in the continuous striking effect can be said to be an image that encourages the operation of the effect button BT1 a plurality of times (so-called continuous striking). Further, the first effect image EG1 displayed in the continuous striking effect is an image displayed in any of the display modes of a plurality of stages (for example, 11 stages). Then, in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 changes stepwise when the effect button BT1 is operated. Specifically, in the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 has a predetermined specific number of times (for example, for example) when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds) related to the predetermined continuous striking effect. (10 times) as the upper limit, the display mode changes stepwise each time the operation is performed. That is, it can be said that the first effect image EG1 is an image suggesting the number of times the effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous striking effect. Further, in the continuous striking effect, when the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed, and finally the result of the continuous striking effect is displayed. Derived. Incidentally, in the continuous striking effect, if the effect button BT1 is not operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the result of the continuous striking effect is finally derived after the end of the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. ..

As described above, in the continuous striking effect, the effect content is advanced according to the operation of the effect button BT1 a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect corresponds to a specific period. Further, in the present embodiment, the mode of operating the effect button BT1 a specific number of times, that is, the mode of repeatedly hitting the effect button BT1 corresponds to the specific operation mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous striking effect corresponds to the specific operation effect in which the effect content progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the continuous hitting effect is executed, at least after the display of the specific operation promotion image SG is started, the effect button BT1 is repeatedly hit to produce the continuous hitting effect according to the repeated hitting operation. The content progresses. In the present embodiment, the continuous striking effect corresponds to a specific operation effect in which the effect content progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means after the specific operation promotion effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a specific operation effect as an effect that can be executed by the effect execution means.

Then, in the continuous hitting effect, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed differs depending on the final derived result. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher when the second effect image EG2 is displayed than when the third effect image EG3 is finally displayed. It can be said that the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 are images that suggest or notify the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed. In this way, in the continuous striking effect, the result of the continuous striking effect is finally derived. That is, in the present embodiment, in the specific operation effect, the result of the specific operation effect is finally derived.

Specifically, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed first, and the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the first stage (see FIG. 4A). That is, when the effect button BT1 is not operated at all 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 effect button BT1 is operated. For example, when the effect button BT1 is operated five times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the sixth stage (see FIG. 4B). Further, when the effect button BT1 is operated 10 times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the eleventh stage (see FIG. 4C). In the continuous striking effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the eleventh stage even when the effect button BT1 is operated 11 times or more within the operation valid period. That is, the first effect image EG1 exceeds the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment) even when the effect button BT1 is operated more than a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. The display mode does not change. Then, in the continuous striking effect, when the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, or after the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image. EG3 is displayed (see FIGS. 4 (d) and 4 (e)).

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes a hidden button effect. The hidden button effect is an effect that can be executed while the special game is being executed and the reach effect is being executed. The hidden button effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the normal reach effect.

The hidden button effect is an effect executed when the effect button BT1 is operated. When the hidden button effect is executed, unlike the case where the continuous hit effect is executed, the specific operation promotion image SG is not displayed and the operation of the effect button BT1 is not prompted. The hidden button effect is executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1 within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. The hidden button effect is executed by displaying the effect image related to the hidden button effect on the effect display device EH. Specifically, when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period (for example, 3 seconds) related to the predetermined hidden button effect, the effect image related to the hidden button effect is displayed and the hidden button effect is executed. .. The specific operation promotion image SG is not displayed on the effect display device EH within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. By the way, if the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the effect image related to the hidden button effect is not displayed even if the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect ends, and the hidden button is hidden. No production is performed. As described above, the hidden button effect is executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1 within the valid period related to the hidden button effect without displaying the specific operation promotion image SG. In the present embodiment, the hidden button effect corresponds to a special operation effect that is executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means without executing the specific operation promotion effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a special operation effect as an effect that can be executed by the effect execution means. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect is a period during which the hidden button effect can be executed according to the operation of the effect button BT1, and is a special operation according to the operation of the specific operation means. It corresponds to the period during which the production can be executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a special operation effect as an effect that can be executed by the effect execution means.

There are a plurality of types of effect images related to the hidden button effect. Then, in the hidden button effect, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed differs depending on the effect image related to the hidden button effect displayed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. It can be said that the effect image related to the hidden button effect is an image that suggests or informs the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed.

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes a special button effect. The special button effect is an effect that can be executed while the special game is being executed and the reach effect is being executed. The special button effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the super reach effect among the reach effects.

As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, in the special button effect, the special operation promotion image TG for prompting (or instructing) the operation of the special button BT3 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the special operation promotion image TG is an effect of urging the operation of the special button BT3, and corresponds to a non-specific operation promotion effect of urging the operation of the non-specific operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect execution means includes a non-specific operation promotion effect. Further, in the special button effect, when the special button BT3 is operated, the result of the special button effect is derived. Specifically, in the special button effect, when the special button BT3 is operated within the operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds) related to the predetermined special button effect, the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed. Finally, the result of the special button effect is derived. By the way, in the special button effect, if the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the result of the special button effect is finally derived after the operation valid period related to the special button effect ends. To.

As described above, in the special button effect, the effect content is advanced according to the operation of the special button BT3 within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. In the present embodiment, the special button effect is an effect in which the effect content progresses according to the operation of the special button BT3, and corresponds to a non-specific operation effect in which the effect progresses according to the operation of the non-specific operation means. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a non-specific operation effect as an effect that can be executed by the effect execution means.

Then, in the special button effect, it is possible to specify whether or not the running special game is a big hit by the result finally derived. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the fourth effect image EG4 is finally displayed, it can be specified that the special game being executed is a big hit, while the fifth effect image EG5 is finally displayed. If is displayed, it cannot be specified that the special game being executed is a big hit. It can be said that the fourth effect image EG4 and the fifth effect image EG5 are images that make it possible or impossible to specify that the special game being executed is a big hit. In this way, in the special button effect, the result of the special button effect is finally derived.

Specifically, in the special button effect of the present embodiment, the special operation promotion image TG is first displayed (see FIG. 5A). After that, in the special button effect, the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed when the special button BT3 is operated or after the valid period related to the special button effect ends (FIG. 5B). And FIG. 5 (c)).

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display area (effect area) in which the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is the display area (effect area) in which the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. Is different. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is larger than the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. big. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect area in which the non-specific operation promotion effect is executed is larger than the effect area in which the specific operation promotion effect is executed. The display area (effect area) in which the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH can be said to be the size of the special operation promotion image TG. Similarly, the display area (effect area) in which the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH can be said to be the size of the specific operation promotion image SG.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the continuous striking effect is an effect that can be executed regardless of whether the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is executed. On the other hand, the hidden button effect is an effect that can be executed only when the reach effect is executed. For this reason, the hidden button effect has less chance of being executed than the continuous hit effect, and is executed less frequently. That is, the frequency with which the special operation effect is executed is lower than the frequency with which the specific operation effect is executed. Further, the special button effect is an effect that can be executed only when the reach effect is executed and only when the super reach effect is executed. For this reason, the special button effect has less chance of being executed than the continuous hit effect, and is executed less frequently. That is, the frequency with which the non-specific operation effect is executed is lower than the frequency with which the specific operation effect is executed. In addition, the special button effect has fewer opportunities to be executed than the hidden button effect, and is executed less frequently. That is, the frequency with which the non-specific operation effect is executed is lower than the frequency with which the special operation effect is executed.

Next, an example of the customization function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 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 operation means 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 BT1 required of the player in the continuous hitting effect. Further, the auto button function of the present embodiment is a function of assisting the operation of the special button BT3 required for the player in the special button 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 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 shown. 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 to the auto button flag, and cancels 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 the auto button function is set.

For example, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the effect button BT1 within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect even if the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. The first effect image EG1 is changed as if it were. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 by assuming that the effect button BT1 has been operated at predetermined intervals from a predetermined timing in the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 up to the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3, and derives the result of the continuous striking effect. That is, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 states that the effect button BT1 is operated in the specific operation mode even if the effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. Assuming that 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 effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. However, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the first effect image EG1 if the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. Then, when the first effect image EG1 changes to the maximum stage, or when the first effect image EG1 does not change to the maximum stage within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the second effect image. The EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed, and the result of the continuous striking effect is derived.

Further, for example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is the auto button ON, even if the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the special button is within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. Assuming that the BT3 has been operated, the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed, and the result of the special button effect is derived. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 considers that the special button BT3 has been operated at a predetermined timing in the operation valid period related to the special button effect, displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5, and displays the special button effect. Have the result derived. That is, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 considers that the special button BT3 has been operated even if the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, and advances the effect content. .. On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 when the special button BT3 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. , The result of the special button effect is derived. However, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 when the result of the special button effect is not derived within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. , The result of the special button effect is derived. The case where the result of the special button effect is not derived within the operation valid period related to the special button effect includes, for example, the case where the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF, the effect button BT1 is used. The hidden button effect is not executed as if it was operated. As described above, the hidden button effect can be executed within the period in which the hidden button effect can be executed according to the operation of the effect button BT1 regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. When the effect button BT1 is not operated, it is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the special operation effect is specified within a period in which the special operation effect can be executed according to the operation of the specific operation means in either the first control state or the second control state. It is not executed when the operating means is not operated.

Next, various controls performed by the sub-control CPU 51 with respect to various effects will be described.
First, the control related to the execution of the continuous striking 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 determining whether 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 variable game of shortened fluctuation is executed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is not an out-of-range variation pattern that can specify shortened variation as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes different executions according to the type of the specified variation pattern. An execution lottery is performed so that the continuous hitting effect is executed at a rate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the jackpot fluctuation pattern, it is preferable that the execution ratio of the continuous hitting effect is higher than when the missed fluctuation pattern is specified.

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 for determining an effect image (result of the continuous hitting effect) to be finally displayed in the continuous hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the effect image determination lottery so that the determination ratio of the effect image is different according to the type of the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation 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, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the third effect image EG3 is determined. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the predetermined effect image is determined, the predetermined effect image is determined when the out-of-order variation pattern is specified, and the predetermined effect image is determined when the jackpot variation pattern is specified. It is advisable to increase the "ratio when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified" in the case of determining the effect image and the case of determining the effect image.

Further, when executing the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. 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 specify that the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is in progress. Further, with the start of the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the specific operation promotion image SG. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the initial stage (first stage) in the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the first effect image EG1 at a stage that can be specified from the stage flag. When the value of the stage flag is updated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect display device EH so as to display the first effect image EG1 at a stage identifiable from the updated stage flag. Control.

When the auto button is OFF within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag when the first operation signal indicating that the effect button BT1 has been operated is input. And update the value of the stage flag. 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. Further, when the value of the stage flag after the update reaches the upper limit stage (11th stage), the sub-control CPU 51 derives the result of the continuous striking effect at the timing after changing the display mode of the first effect image EG1. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to do so. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 directs the display of the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 determined by the above-mentioned effect image determination lottery based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53. Controls the display device EH. Further, when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is within the operation valid period and the auto button is OFF, when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends, the sub-control CPU 51 results in the continuous striking effect with the end of the operation valid period. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to derive.

When the auto button is ON when starting the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the effect button BT1 at a predetermined interval from a predetermined timing after the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect is started. Assuming that it has been done, 1 is added to the value of the stage flag, and the value of the stage flag is updated. As a result, the value of the stage flag is updated at predetermined intervals (for example, intervals of 0.5 seconds). 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. Further, when the value of the stage flag after the update reaches the upper limit stage (11th stage), the sub-control CPU 51 derives the result of the continuous striking effect at the timing after changing the display mode of the first effect image EG1. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to do so.

As described above, the control state when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the continuous striking effect includes when the auto button is OFF and when the auto button is ON. Then, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to advance the effect content in response to the effect button BT1 being repeatedly pressed within the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect. That is, in the present embodiment, in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect, the effect content is advanced according to the operation of the specific operation means in the specific operation mode within the specific period. There is a control state. On the other hand, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls that even if the effect button BT1 is not repeatedly hit within the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 considers that the effect button BT1 is repeatedly hit and advances the effect content. I do. That is, in the present embodiment, in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect, the specific operation means is the specific operation mode even if the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period. There is a second control state in which the production content is advanced as if it was operated in. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a first control state and a second control state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result of the continuous striking effect does not change depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, 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.

Next, the control related to the execution of the hidden button effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command capable of specifying a reach variation pattern or a jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery to determine whether the hidden button effect can be executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the ratio of determining that the hidden button effect can be executed differs depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command. conduct. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 makes it possible to execute a hidden button effect when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern has a reach. May be increased in terms of the rate at which is determined. In addition, when an execution start command that can specify an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern or a jackpot fluctuation pattern is input without performing an execution lottery, it is configured so that it is determined that the hidden button effect can be executed. May be good.

Further, when it is determined that the hidden button effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect at a predetermined timing during the execution of the reach effect. 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 specify that the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect is in progress. Further, when the first operation signal is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of the effect image related to the hidden button effect by using a predetermined random number within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the determination is made. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display various types of effect images, and a hidden button effect is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 has an effect related to the hidden button effect so that the determination ratio of the effect image related to the hidden button effect is different according to the type of the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. Determine the type of image. Incidentally, in both the case where the auto button is OFF and the case where the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the hidden button effect to be executed if the first operation signal is input within the operation valid period in the hidden button effect. On the other hand, in both the case where the auto button is OFF and the case where the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the hidden button effect unless the first operation signal is input within the operation valid period in the hidden button effect. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of the effect image related to the hidden button effect does not change depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, in the hidden button effect, which type of effect image related to the hidden button effect is displayed is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF.

Next, the control related to the execution of the special button effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 is a variation start command capable of specifying an out-of-reach variation pattern that can specify the super reach effect in the effect game or a jackpot variation pattern that can specify the super reach effect in the effect game. When is input, an execution lottery is performed to determine whether to execute the special button effect using a predetermined random number. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the execution ratio of the special button effect is different according to the type of the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. For example, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 has a higher execution ratio of the special button effect than when it is the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. You may do so. In addition, it is possible to specify an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with reach that can be specified to perform a super reach effect in the production game or a jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be specified to perform a super reach effect in the production game without performing an execution lottery. When the fluctuation start command is input, it may be configured to determine that the special button effect is executed.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect image (result of the special button effect) to be finally displayed in the special button effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fifth effect image EG5 as the effect image to be finally displayed in the special button effect when the variation start command capable of specifying the out-of-reach variation pattern with reach is input. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command capable of specifying the jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fourth effect image EG4 as the effect image to be finally displayed in the special button effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 stores the information that can identify the determined effect image in the sub-control RWM 53.

Further, when executing the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period related to the special button effect at a predetermined timing during the execution of the super reach effect. 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 specify that the operation valid period related to the special button effect is in progress. Further, with the start of the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the special operation promotion image TG.

If the operation valid period related to the special button effect is within the auto button OFF, and the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a third operation signal indicating that the special button BT3 has been operated, the result of the special button effect is displayed. Derived. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect display device EH so as to display the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 determined as a result of the special button effect based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53. Is controlled so that the result of the special button effect is derived. Further, when the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect is within the operation valid period and the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 will perform the special button effect when the operation valid period related to the special button effect ends. To derive the result of. On the other hand, when the auto button is ON when the operation valid period related to the special button effect is started, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the special button BT3 at a predetermined timing after the operation valid period related to the special button effect is started. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to derive the result of the special button effect as if it was operated.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result of the special button effect does not change depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, which of the fourth effect image EG4 and the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed in the special button effect is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF.

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.
First, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function in the standby state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set and cancel the auto button function when the effect button BT1 is operated once when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is 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 effect button BT1 once. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 receives a trigger of inputting a first operation signal indicating that the effect button BT1 has been operated when a predetermined value is not set for the auto button flag in the standby state. Set the specified value for the auto button flag. Further, when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value set for the auto button flag when the first operation signal is input. .. Thereby, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the standby state, the auto button ON and the auto button OFF can be switched each time the effect button BT1 is operated once.

Next, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects will be described. The term "outside the operation valid period related to various button effects" as used herein means any of the operation valid period related to the repeated hitting effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation valid period related to the special button effect. Refers to a period that does not exist.

When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects, the effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time (2 seconds in this embodiment). The auto button function can be set with this (so-called long press) as an opportunity. In the following description, a continuous operation mode, that is, a long press operation mode 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 outside the operation valid period related to various button effects is an operation of pressing and holding the effect button BT1 for a specified time. ..

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 51 starts updating a predetermined timer in the sub-control RWM 53 when the first operation signal is input (time point t1). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 measures the time during which the effect button BT1 is held down by updating the value of a predetermined timer at a predetermined control cycle while the first operation signal is being input. Then, when the time when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held reaches the specified time T1 (time point t2), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button flag to set a predetermined value. As a result, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects, and when the auto button is OFF, the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time. It is controlled to turn on the auto button as an opportunity. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state, the second control state is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in a continuous operation mode in which the effect control means is continuously operated for a predetermined predetermined time. Is controllable. For example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects is defined as the “non-specific period”. In this case, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state within a non-specific period different from the specific period, the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode for a specified time. It can be said that the control is performed in the second control state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects, the effect button BT1 is operated once. The auto button function can be canceled. That is, the operation of canceling the auto button function during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects. Taking this as an opportunity, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects, when the auto button is ON, the effect button BT1 is operated once. Control to turn off the auto button. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is controlled to the first control state when the specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific operating means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control is performed in the first control state. For example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects is defined as the “non-specific period”. In this case, in the present embodiment, when the specific operating means is operated during the second control state within a non-specific period different from the specific period, the second control state ends and the first control state is entered. It can be said that it is controlled.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the cross key BT2 is operated when the auto button is ON, during the game period, and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects, the auto button is OFF. Not controlled by. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the special button BT3 is operated when the auto button is ON, during the game period, and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects, the auto button is used. Not controlled to OFF. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is not controlled to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the non-specific operating means is operated in the second control state, it is continuously controlled to the second control state.

Next, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function will be described during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the continuous striking effect is executed during the game period, after the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous effect. The auto button function can be set when the button is pressed and held for a specified time. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the continuous striking effect is executed during the game period, the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous effect, and the result of the continuous effect is derived. The auto button function can be set when the button is pressed and held for a specified time. That is, in the present embodiment, in the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is executed, the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time after the result of the continuous effect is derived. It is an operation to do.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when starting the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period T2 (in FIG. 8, simply referred to as “operation valid period”) related to the continuous striking effect (time point). t11). Subsequently, each time the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal, the value of the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53 is incremented by 1 and updated (time points t12 to t13). Here, it is assumed that the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times (10 times in this embodiment). That is, the value of the stage flag becomes a value indicating the maximum stage, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the display mode of the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment), and the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG2 or the third. It is assumed that the effect image EG3 is displayed and the result of the continuous striking effect is derived. After that, when it is determined that the effect button BT1 has been pressed and held for a specified time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to set a predetermined value in the auto button flag when a predetermined value is not set in the auto button flag. (Time point t14). In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a predetermined value for the auto button flag when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time when the value of the stage flag is a value indicating the maximum stage. do. Since the process for determining that the effect button BT1 has been operated in the continuous operation mode is the same as the process described with reference to FIG. 7, the description thereof will be omitted. As described above, when the auto button is OFF, the game period is in progress, and the continuous hitting effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 repeatedly hits the effect button BT1 to derive the result of the continuous hitting effect. It is controlled to turn on the auto button when it is pressed and held for a specified time. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state and is within the specific period, the effect control means is operated in the specific operation mode and the result of the specific operation effect is derived, and then the effect control means is continuously operated for a specified time. It is controlled to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto button is OFF and before the result of the continuous striking effect is derived, for example, the effect button BT1 is defined as being operated after the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is started. Even when time has passed, it is not controlled to turn on the auto button. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means does not control the second control state even when a predetermined time elapses while the specific operation means is being operated after the specific period is started.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the effect button BT1 is simply pressed and held for a specified time within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, it is not controlled by the auto button ON and the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. After that, after the result of the continuous hitting effect is derived, the effect button BT1 is controlled to be ON by pressing and holding the effect button BT1 for a specified time. When the auto button is OFF within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 may not control the auto button ON even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state within the specific period, the effect control means is not controlled to the second control state even if the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for a specified time. There is.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming period is in progress and the continuous hitting effect is executed, the auto button function is canceled when the effect button BT1 is operated once. Is configured to be possible. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of canceling the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is executed is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag during the game period and when the continuous striking effect is executed. As an opportunity, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON when the continuous hitting effect is executed during the game period. do. In particular, when the auto button is ON and the operation is within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated once. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is controlled to the first control state when the specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific operating means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control is performed in the first control state. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the auto button is not controlled to OFF. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the auto button is not controlled to OFF. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is not controlled to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the non-specific operating means is operated in the second control state, it is continuously controlled to the second control state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the operation is used as an opportunity. The production content of the continuous striking effect may progress, and the auto button is controlled to OFF. That is, if the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the effect button BT1 is operated once. As the production content of the continuous hitting effect progresses, the auto button function is canceled. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the specific operation means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the effect content may proceed according to the operation, and the second The control state ends and the control state is controlled to the first control state.

Next, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function will be described when the hidden button effect can be executed during the game period.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hidden button effect can be executed during the game period, the effect button BT1 is long for a specified time within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Even if it is pressed, the auto button function cannot be set. That is, in the present embodiment, there is no operation for setting the auto button function during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and the hidden button effect can be executed, the auto button function can be canceled when the effect button BT1 is operated once. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of canceling the auto button function during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed. With this as an opportunity, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the game period and the hidden button effect can be executed, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated once. To control. In particular, when the auto button is ON and the operation is valid for the hidden button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated once. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is controlled to the first control state when the specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific operating means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control is performed in the first control state. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is not controlled to OFF. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is not controlled to OFF. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is not controlled to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the non-specific operating means is operated in the second control state, it is continuously controlled to the second control state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the operation is triggered. The hidden button effect may be executed, and the auto button is controlled to be OFF. That is, if the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the effect button BT1 is operated once. , The hidden button effect is executed, and the auto button function is canceled.

Next, the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function will be described during the game period and when the special button effect is executed.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special button effect is executed during the game period, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the auto button is displayed. The function cannot be set. That is, in the present embodiment, there is no setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the special button effect is executed. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to cancel the auto button function when the effect button BT1 is operated once during the game period and when the special button effect is executed. There is. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of canceling the auto button function during the game period and when the special button effect is executed is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 has input the first operation signal when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag during the game period and when the special button effect is executed. Triggered by clearing the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the game period and the special button effect is executed, the auto button is turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON. Control. In particular, when the auto button is ON and the operation is within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated once. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is controlled to the first control state when the specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific operating means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control is performed in the first control state. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is not controlled to OFF. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is not controlled to OFF. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the second control state, the effect control means is not controlled to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the non-specific operating means is operated in the second control state, it is continuously controlled to the second control state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON when the game is in progress and the operation is valid for the special button effect, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is triggered by the operation. While the result of the button effect is not derived, it is controlled to turn off the auto button. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON when the game is in progress and the operation is valid for the special button effect, the operation is triggered. While the result of the special button effect is derived, it is continuously controlled to turn on the auto button without being controlled by turning off the auto button.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting operation for setting the auto button function is different during the gaming period and the standby state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the operation of the effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto button function is different during the game period and the standby state. That is, the operation of the effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto button function during the execution of the special game is the operation of the effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto function during the standby state in which the special game is not executed. Is different. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the specific operation means for changing the control state during the variable game is different from the operation of the specific operation means for changing the control state during the standby state in which the variable game is not executed. ..

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, control when the operation valid period related to various button effects is started while the effect button BT1 is being operated will be described. Here, "when the operation valid period related to various button effects is started" means, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation valid period related to the special button effect. The case where any of the valid periods of the period is started.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the measurement of the time during which the effect button BT1 is held down, triggered by the input of the first operation signal (time point t21). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period Tx related to various button effects (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 when the effect button BT1 is held down reaches the specified time T1 (time point t23). Incidentally, in FIG. 9, the time point at which the operation valid period Tx related to the various button effects elapses from the time saving t22 is shown as the time point t24.

As described above, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 has various buttons between the start of the operation of the effect button BT1 and the elapse of the specified time T1. When the operation valid period Tx related to the effect is started, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button ON when the effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode and the operation valid period Tx is started before the specified time T1 elapses. Although not shown, in the sub-control CPU 51, if the operation valid period Tx is started while the effect button BT1 is held down, after the operation valid period Tx is started while the effect button BT1 is held down for a long time. Even when the specified time T1 has elapsed, the predetermined value is not set in the auto button flag. That is, when the operation valid period T2 is started after the long press of the effect button BT1 is started, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the specified time T1 while the effect button BT1 is held down after the operation valid period T2 is started. Even when it has passed, the auto button is not controlled to ON. Therefore, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button to be turned on when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed and the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is started before the specified time elapses. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means does not control the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode and the specific period is started before the specified time elapses. ..

Next, control when the effect button BT1 is operated in a continuous operation mode during the operation valid period related to various button effects during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period Tx related to the various button effects to be executed (time point t31). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the effect button BT1 is held down, triggered by the input of the first operation signal (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 when the effect button BT1 is held down reaches the specified time T1 (time point t33). Incidentally, in FIG. 10, the time point at which the operation valid period Tx related to the various button effects elapses from the time saving t31 is shown as the time point t34.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button to be ON even when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time T1 within the operation valid period Tx related to various button effects. In other words, when the operation of the effect button BT1 is started after the operation valid period Tx is started, the sub-control CPU 51 even when the specified time T1 elapses while the effect button BT1 is held down for a long time. Do not control to turn on the auto button. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the auto button is not controlled to be ON even when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held during the operation valid period Tx.

Next, during the game period, when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed within the operation valid period related to various button effects, the operation is effective while the effect button BT1 is long-pressed (on the way). The control when the period ends will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period Tx related to the various button effects to be executed (time point t41). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the effect button BT1 is held down, triggered by the input of the first operation signal (time point t42). In this example, it is assumed that the operation valid period Tx ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the long press of the 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 when the effect button BT1 is held down reaches the specified time T1 (time point t44).

As described above, when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed within the operation valid period Tx, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the middle of the process before the specified time T1 elapses after the long-press of the effect button BT1 is started. Even when the operation valid period Tx ends at that point, the auto button is not controlled to ON. 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 effect button BT1 is held down for a long time after the operation valid period Tx ends. In other words, when the effect button BT1 is started to be held down within the operation valid period Tx, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation valid period Tx while the effect button BT1 is held down, and then the specified time T1 Is not controlled to turn on the auto button even when the time has passed. Therefore, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 starts long-pressing the effect button BT1 within the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, and the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect is before the long-pressed time reaches the specified time. After that, even if the long press time from within the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect reaches the specified time, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means starts the operation of the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode within the specific period, and the time when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode reaches the specified time. When the specific period ends, even if the time during which the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode reaches the specified time after the operation of the specific operation means is started in the continuous operation mode within the specific period. 2 Do not control to the control state.

Next, when the long press of the effect button BT1 is started during the execution of the special game, and the special game being executed ends before the specified time elapses after the long press is started. The control of is described.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this example, it is assumed that the special game is started at the time point t51 before the operation of the effect button BT1 is started. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the effect button BT1 is held down, triggered by the input of the first operation signal (time point t52). Then, in this example, it is assumed that the special game being executed ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the effect button BT1 is started, and the next special game is started (time point t53). .. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the time when the effect button BT1 is held down reaches the specified time T1 (time point t54).

In this way, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 is set when the special game being executed ends within the specified time T1 and the next special game is started. , Do not control to turn on the auto button. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button to be ON when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time over a plurality of special games. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means does not control to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode over a predetermined time over a plurality of variable games.

Further, although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the standby state without starting the next special game after the end of the special game, the sub-control CPU 51 straddles the special game and the standby state after the end of the special game. Even when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a long time, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 is executed when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed during the execution of the special game, and before the specified time T1 elapses after the effect button BT1 is long-pressed. When the special game inside is finished, the auto button is not controlled to be ON regardless of whether the next special game is started. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 is a case where the effect button BT1 is long pressed during the big hit game, and the big hit game is performed before the specified time T1 elapses after the long press of the effect button BT1 is started. When is finished, the auto button is not controlled to be ON regardless of whether the special game is started after that.

Next, control when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time or longer while the auto button is ON during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the auto button flag when the first operation signal is input (time point t61). .. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the effect button BT1 is continuously pressed even after the auto button is controlled to be turned off. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value for the auto button flag even when the time when the effect button BT1 is held down reaches the specified time T1 (time point t62).

In this way, when the effect button BT1 continues to be operated even after the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated, the time during which the effect button BT1 is held down is long. Even when the specified time T1 is reached, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 is auto when the specified time T1 elapses while the effect button BT1 is being operated even after the effect button BT1 is controlled to be turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON. Do not control the button to ON. That is, in the present embodiment, even after the effect control means is controlled to the first control state triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state, the specific operation means remains operated for a specified time. When is elapsed, the control to the second control state is not performed.

Next, among the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effects using the internal light emitter BL built in the effect button BT1 will be described. As described above, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL includes a white light emitting mode and a yellow light emitting mode. Further, the internal illuminant BL does not always emit light, and may not emit light.

When the auto button is OFF, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect and the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL becomes the white light emitting mode. When the auto button is OFF, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not emit light when neither the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect during the execution of the special game nor the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. For example, when the auto button is OFF, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the internal light emitting body BL does not emit light when it is not any of the operation valid periods related to the special button effect during the execution of the special game. Incidentally, when the auto button is OFF, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not emit light when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state.

Further, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect and the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is the yellow light emitting mode. However, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation is valid for the hidden button effect, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is the white light emitting mode. Incidentally, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is the yellow light emitting mode.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto button is OFF and the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect and the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is white. It becomes a light emitting mode. Thereby, if the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is the white light emitting mode, it can be specified that the operation of the effect button BT1 is prompted. In particular, the fact that the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emitting mode during the operation effective period related to the continuous striking effect makes it possible to specify that the effect content can be advanced by operating the effect button BT1. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, only when the auto button is ON, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL becomes the yellow light emitting mode. Thereby, if the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is the yellow light emitting mode, it is possible to specify that the auto button is ON. Therefore, the yellow light emitting mode corresponds to the notification that can be specified that the auto button is ON, and corresponds to the "first notification that can specify that it is in the second control state" among the notifications by the notification means. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL emits white light when the operation is valid period related to the hidden button effect regardless of whether the auto button is OFF or the auto button is ON. It becomes an aspect. As a result, it is specified that the fact that the internal light emitting body BL emits white light during the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect is the period during which the hidden button effect can be executed by operating the effect button BT1. Is possible. Therefore, the white light emitting mode in the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect corresponds to the notification that can specify that it is the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and among the notifications by the notification means, "according to the operation of the specific operation means". It corresponds to "the second notification that can be specified within the period during which the special operation effect can be executed". As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification by the notification means includes a first notification and a second notification. Further, in the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the light emitting body as the notification means when the first notification is performed is different from the light emitting mode of the light emitting body as the notification means when the second notification is performed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation is valid for the hidden button effect, the internal light emitting body BL does not emit light in the yellow light emitting mode but emits light in the white light emitting mode even when the auto button is turned on. As described above, the internal light emitting body BL can emit light in a white light emitting mode when the auto button is ON and is within at least a part of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and is yellow. The white light emitting mode is prioritized over the light emitting mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when the notification means is in the second control state and is within at least a part of the period during which the special operation effect can be executed according to the operation of the specific operation means. It is configured so that the second notification can be performed.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emitting mode during the entire operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. It is also possible to configure the internal illuminant BL to emit light in a white emission mode for a certain period of time. For example, when the auto button is ON and the operation is valid for the hidden button effect, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is configured to alternately switch between the white light emitting mode and the yellow light emitting mode, and the hidden button effect is produced. The internal light emitting body BL may be configured to emit light in a white light emitting mode during a part of the operation valid period according to the above. Further, even if the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect is recognized just before the end of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect and the effect button BT1 is to be operated, the timing of actually operating the effect button BT1 is effective. It is possible that it will be after the end of the period. Therefore, for example, when the auto button is ON and the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect is about to end, the internal light emitting body BL does not emit light, or the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL becomes a yellow light emitting body. By doing so, the internal light emitting body BL may be configured to emit light in a white light emitting mode during a part of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Here, it is exemplified that the light emitting mode of the internal illuminant BL is not set to the white light emitting mode in the period just before the end of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect (for example, the period from 1 second before the end). It is not limited to. For example, during the period immediately after the start of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect (for example, the period from the start to the elapse of 1 second) or in the middle of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the internal light emitting body BL emits light. The mode may be configured not to be a white light emitting mode.

Next, the control regarding the light emission of the internal light emitting body BL will be described.
If the auto button is OFF when the operation is valid for the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light emitting body BL so as to emit light in a white light emitting mode. On the other hand, if the auto button is ON during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light emitting body BL so as to emit light in the yellow light emitting mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 emits light internally so as to emit light in a white light emitting mode regardless of whether the operation is valid for the hidden button effect, the auto button is OFF, or the auto button is ON. Control body BL. Further, when the operation valid period related to the special button effect is within the operation valid period, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light emitting body BL so as to emit light in a yellow light emitting mode. However, if the auto button is OFF during the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 does not emit light from the internal light emitter BL.

Similarly, in the standby state, if the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light emitting body BL so as to emit light in a white light emitting mode. On the other hand, in the standby state, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light emitting body BL so as to emit light in the yellow light emitting mode.

Here, based on FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), a light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14A, when the auto button is OFF, the internal illuminant BL does not emit light before the start of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Then, when the auto button is OFF, the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emitting mode within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Further, when the auto button is OFF, the internal illuminant BL does not emit light after the end of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Therefore, for example, when the auto button is OFF and the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the internal light emitting body BL is in a white light emitting mode. The situation changes from a situation in which light is emitted to a situation in which the internal light emitter BL does not emit light.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a yellow light emitting mode before the start of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Then, when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emitting mode within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Further, when the auto button is ON and the operation valid period ends without the effect button BT1 being operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, after the operation valid period ends, the internal illuminant BL It emits light in a yellow emission mode. However, for example, when the auto button is ON, if the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is controlled to OFF. The situation changes from a situation in which the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emitting mode to a situation in which the internal light emitting body BL does not emit light.

As described above, when the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, regardless of whether the auto button function is set before the operation valid period. , The light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL after the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect is started is the same. Similarly, when the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the hidden button effect is performed regardless of whether the auto button function is set before the operation. The light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL after the operation valid period according to the above is started is the same.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) There is a possibility that the player's thinking about whether to set the auto button function may change before and after the start of the continuous striking effect. For example, it is conceivable that the operation of the effect button BT1 is started in order to control the auto button to be ON, but the continuous striking effect is started during the operation of the effect button BT1 and the person wants to operate the effect button BT1 by himself / herself. .. On the other hand, if the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is started between the start of the operation of the effect button BT1 and the elapse of the specified time, the auto button is used even when the specified time has elapsed. It is not controlled to ON. As a result, the player can select whether to operate the effect button BT1 by himself / herself. Therefore, it is possible to easily execute the continuous striking effect in the manner desired by the player, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(1-2) When the effect button BT1 is continuously pressed and held even after the auto button is turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated, the time during which the effect button BT1 is held down is long. Even when the specified time is reached, the auto button is not controlled to ON. According to this, even when the effect button BT1 is operated to control the auto button OFF and then the effect button BT1 is continuously operated, the auto button is not controlled to be ON, so that the auto button is unintentionally auto. It is possible to prevent the button from being controlled to be ON.

(1-3) After the result of the continuous striking effect is derived by operating the effect button BT1 during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, it is possible to turn on the auto button by pressing and holding the effect button BT1. Is. According to this, the player can quickly control the auto button to be turned on even when the continuous hitting effect is being executed. Further, for example, it is possible to suppress the player from being uncomfortable because the auto button cannot be turned on, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(1-4) Since the specific operation promotion effect is not executed in at least a part of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, it is difficult to determine whether the operation valid period is related to the hidden button effect. In particular, the hidden button effect is not executed when the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect regardless of whether the auto button is OFF or the auto button is ON. , It is difficult to judge whether the operation is valid for the hidden button effect. Therefore, when the auto button is ON and it is within at least a part of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the hidden button effect can be executed according to the operation of the effect button BT1. It is possible to make the internal light emitting body BL emit light in a white light emitting mode that can be specified to be. This creates an opportunity to specify that the hidden button effect can be executed even when the auto button is ON, and even when the auto button is ON, the effect button BT1 is operated to perform the hidden button effect. It can provide fun to be carried out and improve the interest.

(1-5) Depending on the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL built in the effect button BT1, the hidden button effect can be executed according to the operation of the effect button BT1, that is, the hidden button effect. The notification (second notification) that can be specified to be within the operation valid period according to the above is configured to be performed. In this way, the internal illuminant BL built in the effect button BT1 that needs to be operated in order to execute the hidden button effect hides it within at least a part of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Notification that can be specified that the operation is within the valid period related to the button effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to easily shorten the time from recognizing that the operation is within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect to operating the effect button BT1. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of operating the effect button BT1 to execute the hidden button effect, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, the notification (first notification) that can identify that the auto button is ON is configured according to the light emission mode of the internal light emitting body BL built in the effect button BT1. As a result, if the effect button BT1 is viewed, it can be easily confirmed whether the effect button BT1 needs to be operated, that is, whether the auto button is ON, so that it is easy to enjoy when the auto button is ON.

(1-6) If the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the effect content of the continuous striking effect may progress according to the operation, and , The auto button is switched from ON to OFF. That is, when the auto button is ON within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the operation of the effect button BT1 is an operation for advancing the effect content of the continuous striking effect and an operation for switching to the auto button OFF. And, it is also used. As a result, it is possible to save the trouble of separately performing the operation for advancing the production content of the continuous hitting effect and the operation for switching to the auto button OFF, and the playability that the auto button function can be set or selected can be selected. It can be easy to entertain and improve the interest.

(1-7) The frequency with which the effect content progresses in response to the operation of the special button BT3 is higher than the frequency with which the effect content progresses in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. Low. Therefore, even if the auto button is turned on, the player may want to operate the special button BT3, which tends to have few opportunities to operate, when the special button effect is started. At this time, if the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the special button BT3 is operated, it takes time and effort to control the auto button to ON again. Therefore, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button to OFF when the special button BT3 is operated. That is, when the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. In this way, when the special button effect is executed, even if the special button BT3 is operated unintentionally, it is not controlled to turn on the auto button. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of turning on the auto button again. , The special button BT3 can be operated to provide an opportunity to enjoy the special button effect, and the interest can be improved. On the other hand, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated. That is, even when the auto button is selected to be turned on, for example, when the motivation to operate the effect button BT1 is increased and the effect button BT1 is operated, the auto button is switched to OFF. This saves the trouble of being controlled to turn off the auto button again. By configuring as described above, it is possible to easily entertain the playability in which the auto button function can be set or selected, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(1-8) The frequency with which the effect content progresses in response to the operation of the special button BT3 is higher than the frequency with which the effect content progresses in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. Low. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is larger than the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, when the operation of the special button BT3 is prompted by displaying the special operation promotion image TG, it is presumed that the special button BT3 is operated in a hurry even when the auto button is ON. For this reason, if the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON, it is troublesome to continuously control the auto button ON so that the auto button is controlled again. It can be omitted, and further, the special button BT3 can be operated to provide an opportunity to enjoy the special button effect, and the interest can be improved.

(1-9) During the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the auto button is not controlled to be ON even when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time. Therefore, by controlling the auto button to be ON during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, it is possible to prevent the effect content of the continuous striking effect from unintentionally progressing.

(1-10) If the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends while the effect button BT1 is held down, even when the specified time elapses while the effect button BT1 is being operated after that. Do not control to turn on the auto button. According to this, for example, when the player operates the effect button BT1 in order to advance the effect content of the continuous hit effect, but continues to operate the effect button BT1 after that, it is unintentional. It is possible to prevent the auto button from being controlled to ON.

(1-11) Even when the auto button is controlled to be ON during the execution of the continuous striking effect, it may be tempting to operate the effect button BT1 by the player's own hand to advance the effect content of the continuous striking effect. Conceivable. Therefore, when the auto button is controlled to be ON, the auto button can be controlled to be OFF by operating the effect button BT1 within the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. As a result, it is possible to proceed with the production content of the continuous striking effect as the player intended, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(1-12) When the result of the continuous striking effect is not derived because the effect button BT1 is not operated during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the auto button is turned on even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held. Do not control. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being unintentionally controlled to turn on the auto button when the player operates the effect button BT1 in an attempt to advance the effect content of the continuous hit effect.

(1-13) The setting operation of the auto button function in the special game is different from the setting operation of the auto button function in the standby state. As described above, the operation of the effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto button function during the special game is the operation of the effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto function during the standby state in which the special game is not executed. Is different. Therefore, it is possible to control the auto button ON by an operation suitable for each situation during the special game and the standby state.

(1-14) Before and after the end of the special game, the player's thinking about whether to set the auto button function may change. Therefore, when the special game being executed ends while the effect button BT1 is held down, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. That is, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time over a plurality of special games, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. This allows you to choose whether to set the auto button function again when you start a new special game.

(1-15) 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, it is possible to equally enjoy the continuous striking effect regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

(1-16) In the hidden button effect, which type of effect image related to the hidden button effect is displayed is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Therefore, it is possible to equally enjoy the hidden button effect regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

(1-17) Which of the 4th effect image EG4 and the 5th effect image EG5 is displayed in the special button effect is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Therefore, it is possible to equally enjoy the special button effect regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, if the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON when the operation is within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the effect content of the continuous striking effect is triggered by the operation. It may progress and is controlled by the auto button OFF. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON when the operation is within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the effect of the continuous striking effect is triggered by the operation. The content may progress, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag during the game period and when the continuous striking effect is executed. As a trigger, the value set in the auto button flag is not deleted. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value set in the auto button flag is maintained, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the continuous striking effect is performed according to the operation. The content of the production may progress, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific operation means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the effect content may proceed according to the operation, and the second control method is continuously performed. 2 It is controlled to the control state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the gaming period is in progress and the operation valid period for various button effects is outside, the effect button BT1 is operated once. It is configured so that the auto button function can be canceled in the wake of this. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects is defined as the “non-specific period”. In this case, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the specific operating means is operated in the non-specific period different from the specific period and in the second control state, the second control state is set. It can be said that it is finished and controlled to the first control state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON when the operation is within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the hidden button effect is triggered by the operation. May be executed, and the auto button is controlled to OFF. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON when the operation is within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the hidden button effect is triggered by the operation. May be executed, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed. As a result, the value set in the auto button flag is not deleted. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value set in the auto button flag is maintained, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON.

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to OFF when the operation is within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. .. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, if the operation valid period related to the special button effect is within the operation valid period, even if the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button is continuously turned on. Be controlled. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 has input the first operation signal when a predetermined value is set for the auto button flag during the game period and when the special button effect is executed. Does not erase the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value set in the auto button flag is maintained, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON.

According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-5) and (1-7) to (1-17) in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) If the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the effect content of the continuous striking effect may progress according to the operation, and , The auto button is continuously turned on. As a result, even if the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect when the auto button is selected to be turned on, the operation may be reflected in the progress of the effect content of the continuous striking effect. Therefore, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of operating the effect button BT1. On the other hand, since the auto button is continuously turned on, for example, it is possible to save the trouble of turning the auto button on again after the auto button is turned off. With the above configuration, it is possible to easily entertain the playability in which the auto button function can be set or selected, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-In all or part of the period when the auto button is ON, the display that can identify that the auto button is ON may be configured to be executable by the effect display device EH. In all or part of the period when the auto button is OFF, a display that can identify that the auto button is OFF may be configured to be executable by the effect display device EH. As described above, in the above embodiment, at least one of the auto button ON and the auto button OFF is displayed (hereinafter, referred to as "auto button function setting display"). May be configured as possible. For example, by displaying an image including the character information of "auto button ON" on the effect display device EH, the setting display of the auto button function that can identify that the auto button is ON may be performed. .. Displaying the setting of the auto button function that can identify whether the auto button is ON can be regarded as performing a notification that can identify that the auto button is ON.

-The customization function of the above embodiment may include a volume adjustment function. The volume adjustment function is a function for adjusting the volume of a part or all of the sounds output from the speaker Sp. For example, the cross key BT2 may be operated to enable volume adjustment. Similarly, the customization function of the above embodiment may include a light amount adjusting function. The light amount adjusting function is a function of adjusting the brightness of a part or all of the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the internal light emitter BL. For example, the cross key BT2 may be operated to enable adjustment of the amount of light. For example, when the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2, it may be configured so that a display (for example, a meter) that can specify the stage of the volume at the present time is performed. For example, the meter referred to here may be configured to prompt the operation of the cross key BT2. Displaying a volume level that can be specified at the present time (for example, a meter) is a period during which the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2, that is, an effect that the scale of the meter is switched. It can also be regarded as notifying that it is a period that can be executed. In addition, in the case where the volume adjustment is possible, the period during which the volume adjustment is possible is, for example, when it is within at least a part of the period during which the volume adjustment is possible, the above-mentioned "auto button function". It may be configured so that "setting display" can be performed. That is, for example, when it is within at least a part of the period during which the effect of switching the scale (volume stage) of the meter can be performed, the above-mentioned "setting display of the auto button function" can be performed. It may be configured. Even when the auto button is controlled to be ON, it may be configured so that the volume adjustment is not performed by assuming that the cross key BT2 has been operated. Similarly, even when the auto button is controlled to be ON, it may be configured so that the light amount adjustment is not performed by assuming that the cross key BT2 has been operated.

-If the cross key BT2 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button may be controlled to be OFF. Similarly, when the special button BT3 is operated when the auto button is ON, it may be configured to be controlled to the auto button OFF. For example, when the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the auto button may be controlled to be OFF.

-Even after the result of the continuous striking effect is derived, if the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is within the operation valid period, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. You may. That is, no matter what the situation, as long as it is within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time, the auto button may not be controlled to be ON. .. That is, regardless of the situation, in the above embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state within the specific period, the second control is performed even if the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for a specified time. It may be configured not to control the state.

-When the auto button is controlled to ON, even if the effect button BT1 is not operated by a predetermined timing within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, it is considered that the effect button BT1 has been operated, and the hidden button is not operated. It may be configured so that the production is executed. At this time, the internal light emitting body BL may be configured to emit light in a white light emitting mode from the start of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect to a predetermined timing.

-The internal light emitter BL may be configured not to emit light when the auto button is OFF and the operation is valid for the hidden button effect. Further, when the auto button is ON and the operation is valid for the hidden button effect, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL may be configured to be a yellow light emitting mode. Further, when the auto button is OFF and the operation valid period related to the special button effect is set, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL may be configured to be the white light emitting mode. At this time, even if the effect button BT1 is operated, the result of the special button effect is not derived, but it can be recognized that the operation of some operation means is promoted by the internal light emitting body BL emitting light in the white light emission mode. It can be specified that the special operation promotion image TG displayed on the effect display device EH prompts the operation of the special button BT3.

-The type of light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL may be appropriately changed, may be one type, or may be three or more types. For example, only when the auto button is OFF, when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is, the type of the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL may be different depending on the result of the continuous striking effect. For example, when the internal illuminant BL emits light in red, the expectation that an advantageous result is derived as a result of the continuous striking effect is higher than in the case where the internal illuminant BL emits light in white. You may. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL, and it is easy to provide the enjoyment of operating the operating means by facilitating the selection of the auto button OFF instead of the auto button ON. Therefore, it becomes easier to improve the interest. Although the example is given here only when the auto button is OFF, the same configuration may be performed when the auto button is ON.

-The frequency with which the special button effect is executed may be the same as the frequency with which the continuous stroke effect is executed, or may be higher than the frequency with which the continuous stroke effect is executed. Further, for example, the special button effect may be an effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than a continuous hit effect. As described above, when the expectation of a big hit of the special button effect is high, it is assumed that the player positively operates the operation means by himself / herself even when the auto button is ON.

The display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH may be smaller than the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the specific operation promotion image SG may be displayed. The image SG may be the same as the display area when it is displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, the size of the display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH and the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH are the same. , The display position may be different.

-Even if the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the result of the continuous striking effect is derived after the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends. May be good. That is, even when the current stage of the continuous striking effect reaches the maximum stage, the result of the continuous striking effect may be derived after the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect has expired. At this time, when the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the continuous striking effect, the display of the specific operation promotion image SG may be terminated even during the operation valid period, or the specific operation promotion image SG may be continuously displayed. May be good. In such a configuration, after the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, that is, after the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the continuous striking effect, the effect button BT1 extends for a specified time. It may be configured to be controlled to turn on the auto button when it is pressed and held for a long time. At this time, for example, when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends during the long press, the auto button may be controlled to be turned on when the specified time has elapsed. With this configuration, the player can set the auto button function at the timing he / she desires. On the other hand, for example, when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends during the long press, the auto button may not be controlled to be turned on even if the specified time elapses.

When the auto button is ON when starting the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the special button BT3 at a predetermined timing after the operation valid period related to the special button effect is started. It may be configured not to be considered to have been done and not to be controlled so as to derive the result of the special button effect. That is, even if the auto button is ON, when the special button effect is executed, the result of the special button effect may not be derived unless the special button BT3 is actually operated. As described above, when the auto button is ON, it is considered that only the effect button BT1, which is a part of the operation means among the plurality of types of operation means, is operated, while the special operation means which is another operation means is operated. It may be configured so that the special button BT3 is not considered to have been operated when the operation of the button BT3 is prompted. In such a configuration, even if the auto button is turned on, it is possible to pay attention to which operation means is prompted to operate, and to improve the interest.

-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 an execution lottery for the continuous striking 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 deterministically suggested that it will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured so that the second effect image EG2 can be determined only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified.

-The type of the result of the continuous striking effect may be appropriately changed, may be one type, or may be three or more types. At this time, the jackpot expectations of all of the plurality of types of effect images may be different, or the jackpot expectations of some of the effect images may be the same.

-In the continuous striking effect, even if the stage when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends is not the maximum stage, the result of the continuous striking effect may be derived. For example, if the stage at the end of the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is not the maximum stage, a predetermined result (for example, the third effect image EG3) may be derived.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may determine whether or not to advance the stage by performing a predetermined stage progress lottery each time the effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous hitting effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may have different probabilities that it is determined to advance the stage in the stage progress lottery according to 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 probability that the stage is determined to be advanced by the stage progress lottery as compared with the case where the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 sets an upper limit reachable stage by setting an upper limit of the number of times that the stage is determined to be advanced in the stage progress lottery when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified. You may control it. 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 is input one or more predetermined times. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the number of stages to be advanced by performing a predetermined number of stages lottery each time the first operation signal is input. In this case, the stage may be advanced by two or more stages with respect to one input of the first operation signal, or the stage may not be advanced.

-The type of the effect image displayed in the continuous striking effect may be different depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled so that the type of effect image to be displayed (result of repeated hitting effect) is different depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Similarly, the effect image related to the hidden button effect displayed in the hidden button effect may be different between when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled so that the type or determination rate of the effect image related to the hidden button effect differs depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Further, the type of the effect image displayed in the special button effect may be different depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the type of effect image to be displayed (result of special button effect) depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

-If the result of the continuous striking effect is derived in the middle of the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect may be configured to end. Even in such a case, when the effect control means is in the first control state within the specific period, the effect control means is controlled to the second control state even if the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for a specified time. Will not. Further, if the hidden button effect is executed in the middle of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect may be configured to end. Similarly, if the result of the special button effect is derived in the middle of the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the operation valid period related to the special button effect may be configured to end.

-After the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed during the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is controlled to be turned on when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time. It may be configured.

-After the special button BT3 is operated during the operation validity period related to the special button effect and the result of the special button effect is derived, the auto button is controlled to be turned on when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time. It may be configured as follows.

The sub-control CPU 51 operates the effect button BT1 a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, and after the result of the continuous striking effect is derived, the operation related to the continuous striking effect is performed while the effect button BT1 is held down. Even when the valid period has expired, the auto button may be controlled to be turned on when the long-pressed time reaches a specified time. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 takes the opportunity that the long-pressed time reaches the specified time even when the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect ends while the effect button BT1 is being pressed and held. It may be configured to control the auto button ON. Here, the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is taken as an example, but it may be the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect or the operation valid period related to the special button effect.

-The sub-control CPU 51 produces the effect even after the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is started before the specified time elapses after the effect button BT1 is pressed and held, even after the operation valid period starts. When the button BT1 is continuously pressed and held, the auto button may be controlled to be ON. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned on when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the effect button BT1 was started, or after the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect is started. The auto button may be turned on when the specified time has elapsed. Here, the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect is taken as an example, but a part or all of the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation valid period related to the special button effect. It may be controlled in the same manner during the operation validity period of.

-Even if the effect button BT1 is long-pressed within the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, the sub-control CPU 51 continues to press and hold the effect button BT1 even after the end of the operation valid period. Occasionally, it may be controlled to turn on the auto button. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned on when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the effect button BT1 was started, or after the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect has ended. The auto button may be turned on when the specified time has elapsed. Here, the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect is taken as an example, but a part or all of the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation valid period related to the special button effect. It may be controlled in the same manner during the operation validity period of.

The sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to turn on the auto button when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time within the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to turn on the auto button when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to turn on the auto button when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a predetermined time within the operation valid period related to the special button effect.

When the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, and then the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time, the sub-control CPU 51 is before the specified time elapses. When the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect has expired, the auto button may not be turned on.

The sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to turn on the auto button even when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time over a plurality of special games. For example, even if the special game ends while the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time, the auto button is turned on when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time. good.

When the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 may not control the auto button to OFF even if the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. That is, within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the auto button may not be controlled to be turned off regardless of which of the effect button BT1 and the special button BT3 is operated.

Even if the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the result of the special button effect may be derived. Similarly, even if the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the result of the special button effect may be derived. Further, for example, in the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect and the operation valid period related to the special button effect, a part or all of the effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 are used. Even if the operating means is operated, the production contents of various effects may be configured to proceed. In this way, in one or both of the continuous striking effect and the special button effect, the effect content can proceed even when an operation means different from the operation means prompted to operate is operated. It may be configured as follows.

When the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to be turned off when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, and after that, when the specified time elapses while the effect button BT1 is held down for a long time. It may be controlled to turn on the auto button.

-The contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function in the standby state may be changed as appropriate. Similarly, the contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation may be appropriately changed during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects. Further, the contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and when the continuous striking effect is executed may be appropriately changed. Further, the contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation may be appropriately changed during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed. Further, the contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and when the special button effect is executed may be appropriately changed. When changing the contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function, for example, the operation mode of the operating means when performing the setting operation and the canceling operation may be changed, or when the setting operation and the canceling operation are performed. The operating means to be operated may be changed.

-The contents of the setting operation of the auto button function may be the same during the standby state and the game period (for example, during the execution of a special game). Further, the content of the release operation of the auto button function may be different during the standby state and the game period.

-The time (specified time) for pressing and holding the effect button BT1 for turning on the auto button is, for example, the operation valid period related to the continuous hitting effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation valid period related to the special button effect. The time may be longer than the operation validity period of some or all of them. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period (operation valid period shorter than the specified time) after the operation of the effect button BT1 is started, and the specified time elapses after the operation of the effect button BT1 is started. Even when the operation valid period ends before that, the auto button may be controlled to be ON. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to turn on the auto button even when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time from before the start to the end of the operation valid period.

-The timing at which the auto button function setting operation is possible may be changed as appropriate. Further, the timing at which the auto button function can be canceled may be appropriately changed.
-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. Similarly, during the game period and during a part of the period outside the valid period of the operation related to various button effects, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function is impossible. There may be. Further, the auto button function may not be released during the game period and during the period outside the operation valid period related to various button effects. Further, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the continuous striking effect is executed, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may not be possible. Further, the auto button function may not be released during the game period and during the period when the continuous striking effect is executed. Further, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the hidden button effect can be executed, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may not be possible. .. Further, the auto button function may not be released during the game period and during the period when the hidden button effect can be executed. Further, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the special button effect is executed, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may not be possible. Further, the auto button function may not be released during the game period and during the period when the special button effect is executed.

-If the auto button function is set during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, it is not necessary to maintain the value of the stage flag. Further, if the auto button function is canceled during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, it is not necessary to maintain the value of the stage flag.

-Apart from the effect button BT1, a dedicated operation means for setting and canceling the auto button function may be provided.
-In the continuous striking effect, the type of the operating means for which the operation is prompted (instructed) may be changed as appropriate. Similarly, in the special button effect, the type of the operating means for which the operation is prompted (instructed) may be appropriately changed.

-The effect execution means for executing the continuous hit effect, the hidden button effect, and the special button effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, some of the continuous hitting effect, the hidden button effect, and the special button effect may be configured to be executed by the effect executing means different from the other effects. For example, a part or all of the continuous hitting effect, the hidden button effect, and the special button effect may be executed by the speaker Sp or the decorative lamp La. Further, for example, a part or all of the continuous hitting effect, the hidden button effect, and the special button 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 when the effect button BT1 is operated (so-called single press effect) may be used, or a predetermined effect may be performed when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a predetermined time. It may be an effect of displaying an image (so-called long press effect). Further, the effect that can be executed in the gaming machine in the above embodiment may be a part of the effect of repeated hits, the hidden button effect, and the special button effect. For example, when the special button effect is not executed, the special button BT3 may be omitted.

-Instead of or in addition to the auto button function, when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held during the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, it is considered that the effect button BT1 is repeatedly hit, and the effect content of the continuous hit effect is advanced. It may be provided with an operation assist function. In this case, when the effect button BT1 is held down for a time longer than a predetermined time during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 presses the auto button ON even if the auto button is OFF. It is good to perform the same control as at a certain time. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 is auto when the effect button BT1 is not operated and the time when the effect button BT1 is held down is less than a predetermined time during the operation valid period related to the continuous striking effect. If the button is OFF, it is preferable to perform control when the auto button is OFF. In this example, when the effect button BT1 is not operated and when the effect button BT1 is held down for less than a predetermined time, that is, when the operation assist function is not operating. It can be said that the state is the first control state. Further, in this example, the state when the effect button BT1 is held down for a time longer than a predetermined time, that is, the state when the operation assist function is operating can be said to be the second control state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 defines the effect button BT1 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 (for example, after the result of the continuous striking effect is derived). The auto button may be turned on when the button is pressed and held for a long time.

-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 grants a high probability state up to the time when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit 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 as 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 as 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 to a high probability.

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

-As the fluctuation time state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied as 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. Further, 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 gaming machine is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.
Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(B) The operation of the specific operating means for changing the control state during the variable game is different from the operation of the specific operating means for changing the control state during the standby state in which the variable game is not executed. ..

(B) The notification means is a light emitting body built in the specific operating means, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting body as the notification means when the first notification is performed is when the second notification is performed. It is different from the light emitting mode of the light emitting body as the notification means.

(C) The effect control means starts the operation of the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode within the specific period, and the time when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode reaches the specified time. If the specific operation period ends before, then the time during which the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode after the operation of the specific operation means is started in the continuous operation mode within the specific period is described. Even if the specified time is reached, the second control state is not controlled.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine 13a ... 1st special symbol display unit 13b ... 2nd special symbol display unit 40 ... Main board 41 ... Main control CPU 42 ... Main control ROM 43 ... Main control RWM 50 ... Sub board 51 ... Sub control CPU 52 ... Sub-control ROM 53 ... Sub-control RWM BT1 ... Direction button BT2 ... Cross key BT3 ... Special button BL ... Internal illuminant EH ... Production display device La ... Decorative lamp SG ... Specific operation promotion image Sp ... Speaker T1 ... Specified time TG ... Special operation promotion image

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Specific operation means that can be operated by the player,
A production execution means that can execute a 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 specific operation means.
The control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect includes a first control state in which the effect content is advanced according to the operation of the specific operation means in the specific operation mode within a specific period. Even if the specific operating means is not operated in the specific operating mode within the specific period, there is a second control state in which the specific operating means is regarded as being operated in the specific operating mode and the effect content is advanced. ,
The effect control means is
In the first control state, the control is performed in the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which the operation is continuously performed for a predetermined predetermined time.
When the specific 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.
If the specific operating means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the effect content may proceed according to the operation, and the second control state ends. A gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled to the first control state. Equipped with notification means
The effect includes a specific operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the specific operation means, and a special operation effect that is executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means without executing the specific operation promotion effect.
In the specific operation effect, after the specific operation promotion effect is started, the effect content progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means.
The special operation effect is the specific operation within a period in which the special operation effect can be executed according to the operation of the specific operation means in either the first control state or the second control state. When the means is not manipulated, it is not executed and
The notification by the notification means is within a period in which the first notification that can identify the second control state and the special operation effect can be executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means. There is a second notification that can identify
In the notification means, when the second control state is within at least a part of the period during which the special operation effect can be executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means, the second control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is configured to be capable of performing notification. The first or second aspect of the present invention, wherein the effect control means is not controlled to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode over a predetermined time over a plurality of variable games. Gaming machine.

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