JP2022165608A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can contribute to the improvement of game amusement through a performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes a normal button 40 that a player can operate and mode setting means (microcomputer 121 for performance control) capable of setting a predetermined mode. The predetermined mode includes a first mode (automatic mode OFF) and a second mode (automatic mode ON). When a predetermined operation (one time pressing operation) is executed to the normal button 40 in the second mode, there is a case where the mode is switched from the second mode to the first mode, and there is a case where the mode is not switched in that manner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine typified by a pachinko gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing an effect prompting a player to operate an operation button provided on a gaming machine frame during execution of a variable display effect using performance symbols on a display unit. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-061263 A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 has room for improvement from the standpoint of improving the entertainment of the presentation.

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification is
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
and mode setting means capable of setting a predetermined mode,
The predetermined modes include a first mode and a second mode,
The second mode is characterized in that when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means in the second mode, the second mode may or may not be switched to the first mode.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of interest in games through presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of game states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big winning game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; It is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the gaming machine. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific example of a pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table of the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the allocation rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "jackpot winning", and (B) is the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "reach with loss" It is a table|surface which shows a distribution rate. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing switching of an automatic mode according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode among the first button effects of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a repeatedly-hit button effect in the OFF setting mode among the first button effects of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode among the first button effects of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a single-press button effect in the ON setting mode among the first button effects of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a continuous-hit button effect in the ON setting mode among the first button effects of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a long-press button effect in the ON setting mode among the first button effects of the first embodiment; It is a table showing a type selection table of the first button effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the first button effect when the normal button is pressed once during execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the first button effect when the normal button is pressed once during execution of the repeated button effect in the ON setting mode of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the first button effect when the normal button is pressed once during execution of the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a second button effect in the OFF setting mode of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a second button effect in the ON setting mode of the first embodiment; It is a table|surface which shows the execution selection table of a 2nd button effect. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of character dialogue production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a table showing a dialogue image selection table for character dialogue effects; FIG.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, or members, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. In addition, when there is an arbitrary flowchart to be described later, multiple processes in arbitrary multiple steps in the flowchart can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

<Basic embodiment>
A first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, a basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

1. Structure of Game Machine First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine PY1.

The pachinko game machine PY1 comprises an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23m mounted openably and closably to the game board mounting frame 2A. The front frame 23m is provided with a transparent plate 23t, and the game board 1 can be viewed from the front (player side) through the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 is provided with an upper tray 34 for storing game balls and a handle 72k for shooting game balls to the game board 1 . The upper plate 34 is installed under the front door 23 and stores game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right portion of the front door 23, and game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are shot to the game board 1 by the player's operation of the handle 72k.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed in the upper left and upper right portions of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (Background Music) and sound effects. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right portions of the front door 23 and around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58 k is installed above the front door 23 . In addition, the frame movable body 58k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

In addition, the front door 23 has normal buttons 40 that can be operated by the player and special buttons 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode. It is configured to be able to vibrate with a vibrating motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 is equipped with a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to emit light by means of the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate by a vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured with a cross key, touch panel, or the like. .

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1. FIG.

The game board 1 has a game area 6 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game peg (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (enter or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15. Each winning device has a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of a game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed in the lower part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first start port 11 is configured so that the ease of entry of game balls is always unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 in the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second start hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a big hit determination in the same way as when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11.例文帳に追加Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening/closing member 12k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the opening and closing member 12k using an opening and closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 12 or is difficult to enter, and a closed state. Either an open state (opened state) in which a game ball easily enters the second starting port 12 or a state is set.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that game balls can pass through it. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, which will be described later. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not pay out prize balls to the upper tray 34 even if the game balls pass through the gate 13.例文帳に追加

The first big winning hole 14 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The first big prize winning port 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big winning hole 14 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The second big winning hole 15 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 and below the first big winning hole 14 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The second big prize winning port 15 has a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second big winning hole 15 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The general winning openings 10 are installed in the lower left and lower right portions of the game area 6 so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls to the upper tray 34 when the game balls enter the general winning hole 10.例文帳に追加

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is installed, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 A game ball that did not win a prize is discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through an out port 19.例文帳に追加

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1 and has a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display section 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than the vertical movement.

In addition, the game board 1 is provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display device 8 is installed in the lower left part of the game board 1, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko machine PY1 changes the state of the game of the pachinko machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special patterns, variable display and stop display of normal patterns, special Figure 1 reservation number, special figure 2 reservation number, normal figure reservation number, etc.) are notified to the player.

3. Basic Game Next, the basic game of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a special figure game and a normal figure game using game balls fired by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or a game ball enters the second starting hole 12, and the acquired right Make a jackpot judgment based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays a special figure according to the result of the big hit determination. The mode of variable display of special figures (also referred to as "variable display time") varies depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is for determining whether or not to perform a jackpot game. When a jackpot game is performed, the jackpot is won, and when a small hit game is performed, a small hit is won. If you don't do either, you lose.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the first special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs in the upper left part of the indicators 8 blink. Pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the first special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode indicating small win winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two lower left LEDs of the indicators 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the second special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As a mode of stop display of the second special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs at the lower left are lit) and a mode indicating small hit winning (for example, only one LED at the lower left is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination to be described later, and reserves the special figure 1 right to receive the acquired jackpot determination. remember as On the other hand, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination and stores the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination as a special figure 2 reservation. do. Pachinko game machine PY1 can store special figure 1 suspension and special figure 2 suspension up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 special figure 1 suspensions and 4 special figure 2 suspensions). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs jackpot determination for the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot judgment for the special figure 2 reservation may be preferentially performed, and the big hit judgment for the special figure 1 reservation It may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is stored.

The look-ahead determination is to determine in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be performed (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot determination) before the jackpot determination is performed, and when the jackpot game is performed Pre-reading winning is determined, and pre-reading non-winning is determined when no big winning game is played. In addition, when it is possible to determine a plurality of types of variation patterns, it is possible to perform variation pattern pre-determination in which the variation pattern to be determined is determined in advance in the pre-reading determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve is stored. The number of special figures 1 reserved, for example, is notified by lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the upper middle part of the display 8, and when the number of special figures 1 reserved is "1", only one LED lights up, special figures When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, When the number of special 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of special figures 2 reserved is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower part of the display 8, and when the number of special figure 2 reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, When the special figure 2 reservation number is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the special figure 2 reservation number is "3", only one LED flashes, and the special figure 2 reservation number is "4" Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stop-displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating winning of the jackpot. The jackpot game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is opened is performed a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball). Incidentally, the jackpot game ends when all of the round games are played a plurality of times.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a small winning game after stop-displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner indicating winning of the small winning. Although details will be described later, the small winning game is a game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The small winning game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball).

3-2. When a game ball passes through the gate 13, the general-purpose game pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive the hit determination, and performs the hit determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure according to the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, it is hit and won, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, it is lost.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure when a winning judgment is made by winning a game ball to the gate 13.例文帳に追加The normal variable display is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display devices 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display of the normal pattern, performs stop display of the normal pattern in a mode showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there are a mode indicating winning (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating losing (eg, only one LED is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal pattern, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive the hit determination as a normal pattern reservation. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of normal pattern suspensions. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs hit determination for the normal pattern hold after the normal pattern is stopped.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the normal pattern hold is stored. The number of normal figure reservations is notified by the lighting of multiple LEDs in the lower right part of the display device 8. For example, when the number of normal figure reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of normal figure reservations is " 2", only two LEDs are illuminated.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stop-displaying a normal figure in a mode indicating winning. The auxiliary game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds). In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second start port 12 gives an opportunity to win a game ball to the second start port 12 (opportunity to win a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination). It is a game that is advantageous for people.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3A is a diagram showing game states that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. Base gaming state” (also called “time-saving gaming state”), “high-probability low-base gaming state” (also called “latent-probability gaming state”), and “high-probability high-base gaming state” (also called “probability variable gaming state” It is possible to make it possible to take any one or a plurality of game states among the four types of game states.

"Low probability low base game state" is a game state in the initial state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The pachinko game machine PY1 can initialize the game state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a “RAM clear switch”) (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 .

The "low-probability high-base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time-saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base game state" may also occur when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base game state". The specific loss includes a specific number of times (for example, 900 times) when all the jackpot judgments are lost, and a specific ratio (for example, 1/200) of the losses in the jackpot judgment. ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 is set to a "low-probability high-base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has caused a specific loss (after the special figure is stopped and displayed). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is established, similarly to the case where the "low-probability high-base game state" is entered after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base game state" is a game state that can occur after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined latent probability end condition is established. The predetermined latent probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). It should be noted that the "high probability low base game state" may be entered by passing the game ball through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game. good.

"High probability high base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It should be noted that even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base game state" is entered. good.

"Low-probability low-base gaming state" and "low-probability high-base gaming state" belong to a normal probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is normal (for example, 1/300), and "high-probability low-base gaming state” and “high probability high base game state” belong to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/30). Therefore, the "high-probability low base gaming state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability low-base gaming state" and the "low-probability high-base gaming state" in terms of the odds of winning a jackpot. It can be said that it is in a game state.

In addition, the "low-probability low-base game state" and "high-probability low-base game state" are states in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12 It belongs to a non-time-saving state such as a difficult state or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively short), and the “low probability high base game state” and “high probability high base game state” are in the second start port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win (for example, a state in which winning is likely to be won in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the same as the "low probability low base It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the "game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

In addition, since the non-time saving state is a state where the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12, the "low probability low base game state" and "high probability low base game state" are the second start port While it can be said that it is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 11 than 12, the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12. state” and “high probability high base game state” can be said to be game states in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12 than the first start port 11.

Moreover, the pachinko machine PY1 can change the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 . The setting change switch is, for example, a DIP switch that can be switched between three stages: upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. The setting change switch on the upper stage is called "setting 1", the setting change switch on the middle stage is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch on the lower stage is called "setting 3". "Setting 1" means that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (eg 1/300) and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (eg 1/30). In addition, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. A high fourth probability (eg 1/28). In addition, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. A high sixth probability (eg 1/26). It should be noted that the probability of winning the jackpot can be appropriately changed within the range of "setting 1"<"setting 2"<"setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(A). Pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 3B, any one of the four types of jackpot games of "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" It is possible to play one type or multiple types of jackpot games.

The "jackpot game Wα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability, high-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Xα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low-probability high-base game state", and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Xα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Yα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game in which the "low-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Zα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

In the "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα", only the first big winning port 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big prize winning port 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big prize winning port 14 may be opened for some round games and the rest of the round games may be opened. , the second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Opportunities for winning game balls (opportunities for prize balls) are provided in both the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened and the round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened. Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called probability variable jackpot game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" belong to the so-called game state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. It usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" in terms of subsequent jackpot winning probability. Wα' and 'jackpot game Yα' are performed in the jackpot game state, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which either ``jackpot game Xα'' and ``jackpot game Zα'' are performed. I can say.

In addition, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" belong to a so-called jackpot game with an electric sapo in which the game state is in a time-saving state, and "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric sapo no jackpot game. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" relate to the second start port 12 after that (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second start port 12), "jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game state in which either the jackpot game Wα or the jackpot game Xα can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which any one of the above is performed.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a big winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot OP") is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of the game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first big winning hole 14 . When the round game of the first round ends, an inter-round interval (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the round IT ends, the second round of the game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) ends, a jackpot ending (also referred to as “jackpot ED”) is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Either one or both of the jackpot OP and jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Winning Game Next, the small winning game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from the big winning game. Unlike the big winning game, the small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that. For example, when a small winning game is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens one of the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 in the small winning game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), after the stop display of the special figure, when the small winning game starts, a pre-opening interval (also referred to as "pre-opening IT") is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first big winning hole 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (eg 5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (eg 10) of game balls win the first big winning hole 14 . When the opening of the first big winning hole 14 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small winning game ends when the post-opening IT ends. Either one or both of the pre-opening IT and the post-opening IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the small winning game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big winning game and the small winning game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second start port 12 changes according to the game state, for example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the first opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds) While the second starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 is opened for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display of the normal figure, the second starting port 12 is opened. The opening of the second starting port 12 is until a predetermined time (first open time if non-time saving state, second open time if time saving state) passes, or a predetermined number (for example, four) It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

8. Effect Next, the effect performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes according to the game state. The pachinko machine PY1 has various production devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body, etc.) in each production mode. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

8-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a time saving production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, the special figure is stopped in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that may be set when it is set (when the variable display of special figures is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is being set. The customer waiting effect is, as shown in FIG. 5A-1, a effect in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, the pachinko machine PY1, for example, when the normal button 40 is operated during the display of the customer waiting demonstration video G100, as shown in FIG. A setting screen G101 for performing the setting may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings relating to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), setting the frequency of effects to be executed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

The normal production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability low-base game state". In the normal production mode, the player is suggested to be in a non-time-saving state. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 representing a mountain scenery on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5B-1. The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "high probability high base game state". In the variable probability performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the variable probability effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a variable probability background image G103 representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(B-2). The background displayed in the variable probability effect mode is not limited to the variable probability background image G103, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The time reduction production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 representing the sky on the display unit 50a in the time-saving effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5(B-3). The background displayed in the time saving effect mode is not limited to the time saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot performance mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the jackpot production mode, when the jackpot game starts, as shown in FIG. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 50a. The display of these images is called "opening effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. If the probability state is reached, a promotion image G110 suggesting that the state will be a high probability state is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as "round effect".

Further, in the jackpot performance mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an ending image G111 suggesting a performance mode set after the jackpot performance mode, as shown in FIG. The display unit 50a displays a total number of awarded balls image G112 or the like indicating the total number of awarded balls. The display of these images is called "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment, five types of production modes are set: a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short production time production mode and a jackpot production mode. may be changed or added.

8-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also referred to as "variation production") will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. The special figure fluctuation production is a production for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes the special figure variation performance using the performance symbols in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the performance design is composed of a left performance design EZ1, a middle performance design EZ2 and a right performance design EZ3.

The pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, time reduction background image G104) in the special figure variation performance. It should be noted that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. The production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are, for example, composed of numerical patterns of "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 fluctuate, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the big hit determination is suggested by the mode of stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of special symbols has started.

The pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in normal variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a loss without generating a reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a manner suggesting a failure (so-called split eyes). A mode suggesting a failure is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. Stop display and establish a reach. The stop order of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach after establishment of the reach. The N-reach is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which the fluctuation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerates, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually decelerates the variation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 in N-reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses at N reach, as shown in FIG. , EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped. A mode suggesting reach-losing is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right performance symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SP reach after N reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the content of the N-reach effect.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The SP title image G1 is also a character image, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). Further, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SP reach is a loss, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SPSP reach after this SP reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing SPSP Reach after SP Reach. The SPSP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between a main character and a formidable enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an SPSP title image G2 representing the start of the SPSP reach on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Destroy enemy B!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. When the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). On the other hand, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SPSP reach is lost, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. It should be noted that the contents of the SPSP ready-to-win effect can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop in a mode indicating a big win (also called "big win expectation") will be explained. The degree of jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, when the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning. can be higher than

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, SPSP reach is performed. When the execution probability is set to 2% when the result of the judgment of the big win is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the judgment of the big win is the winning of the jackpot, the degree of expectation of the big win against the SP reach is set to the big win against the SP reach. Expectations can be higher. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination for the executable effect, it is possible to determine the degree of expectation for the big win for that effect.

8-3. Suspension Icon and Icon The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the suspension icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension is being stored. The pending icon HA is, for example, an icon image of "o". Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display unit 50a during the variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, the same icon image of "o" as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a pending icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed. In the reserved icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number is displayed You can let it be. In addition, the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

Further, an icon display area 50e is provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of one icon display area 50e. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, it displays the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

8-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The suspension effect is, for example, an effect in which the suspension icon HA is displayed in the suspension icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for informing the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and when the game ball wins the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 reserved number is "0", as shown in FIG. 10 (B) , the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d, the figure 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the second icon TA in the pending icon display area 50d is displayed. The reserved icon HA of the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 reserved number is "1".

8-4. Notice effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is a effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame movable body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and a jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being caught.

8-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as an advance notice effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production in which the on-board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k move.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable body production at an arbitrary timing in the special figure fluctuation production (for example, the timing of developing from N reach to SP reach). Here, an example of a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k is illustrated. The movable body effect is, as shown in FIG. 11A, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves onto the display section 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation. After the movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the effect develops. FIG. 11(B) shows the case of developing into SPSP reach. It should be noted that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation effect is, for example, a effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41 .

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation performance. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 is exemplified. The pachinko game machine PY1 generates a period during which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in the operation effect, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, As shown, an effect for prompting the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as “button operation prompting effect”) is performed. In the button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image G3 is displayed, and the button operation prompting image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, pressing operation). It is composed of an image G32 (here, a character image of "press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko game machine PY1 responds to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is terminated, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable object effect in which the on-board movable object 55k moves is performed as the operation result effect. It should be noted that the content of the operation presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Prefetching effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing a prefetching effect based on the prefetching determination as the advance notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting in advance the result of the big hit determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension. Here, the look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is exemplified. When the game ball enters the first start port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 reservation, based on the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 10 (C) In the pending icon display area 50d, an icon image of "*" is displayed as the pending icon HA instead of the icon image of "o" which is normally displayed. It should be noted that the contents of the prefetch effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a portion related to control of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 comprises a main control unit 100 that controls games, and an effect control unit 120 that executes effects. The main control unit 100 and the production control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the production control unit 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from the main control unit 100 .

9-1. Main Control Unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101 . The game control microcomputer 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special game, normal game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). The game control microcomputer 101 also includes a game input section 101a, a game output section 101b, and a game storage section 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided on the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Winning information of game balls, operation information of initialization switch, operation information of setting change switch, etc. are inputted. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated in accordance with game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and includes a table for selecting game content and game data generated according to game control (special figure 1 reserved , Special figure 2 hold, general figure hold, etc.) etc. are stored.

Various games are mainly controlled based on winning information and operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games using tables and game data stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. The table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to when making the selection. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation Pattern Judgment Table A fluctuation pattern judgment table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 when performing variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the big hit determination.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 14, selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination, the number of reserved special figures, and the like. The reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach performance (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach performance is performed, it is determined that there is reach. , When the reach performance is not performed, it is assumed that there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns of "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013" and "THP021" to "THP022" as variation patterns. It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As described above, during the variable display of the special figure, special figure variation production is performed. In the special figure fluctuation production, the production flow composed of one or more productions is executed, but each variation pattern is associated with the special figure variable display time and the production flow executed in the special figure fluctuation production. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "THP002" and "THP012" are associated with the production flow composed of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100000 ms and are "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → " "SP Reach" is associated with the production flow composed of "SP Reach", and "THP013" has a special figure variable display time of 20000 ms, and is composed of "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach". , and "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow that is 13000 ms or 2000 ms for the variable display of the special figure and consists only of "normal fluctuation". Thus, according to the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are varied.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", so "THP001" is called "SPSP jackpot variation". Also, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", so "THP002" is called "SP jackpot variation". Also, "THP011" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is called "SPSP loss variation". Also, "THP012" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is called "SP loss variation". Also, "THP013" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and the end of the effect flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is called "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "normal variation", "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss variation". . It should be noted that the selection rate of the variation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the game characteristics of the pachinko game machine PY1.

9-2-2. Prefetch Determination Table A prefetch determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The prefetch determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of prefetch pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern by referring to the prefetch determination table 103b1 when the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is the prefetch determination table 103b1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 15, selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of prefetch determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of prefetch patterns, "SHP001" to "SHP003", as the prefetch pattern. Note that the types of look-ahead patterns can be changed as appropriate.

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the prefetch determination is prefetch winning, "SHP001" is called a "jackpot prefetch pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. It is called "read-ahead pattern of reach-losing". In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. It is called "normal failing look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. Symbol Judgment Table A symbol judgment table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the big hit determination is performed. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is the symbol determination table 103c1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 16, selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting port, the result of big hit determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects, as types of stop symbols, "jackpot Wα symbol", "jackpot Xα symbol", "jackpot Yα symbol", "jackpot Zα symbol", "small win symbol", "loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of 7 types of stop symbols of "losing B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner corresponding to the selected stop symbol. It should be noted that the types of stop symbols can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As mentioned above, after the stop display of the special figure, when a big hit game is performed, when a small hit game is performed, when it becomes a time saving state, and when it becomes a loss without doing anything . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", and "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of loss. Each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small-hit game, and the type of loss (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Xα", and "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Yα”, the “jackpot Zα pattern” is associated with the “jackpot game Zα”, the “small prize pattern” is associated with the small prize game, and the “losing A pattern” is a mere loss in which nothing is done. , and the “losing B pattern” is associated with the time saving state. Thus, according to the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the type of big winning game to be executed, the type of small winning game, and the type of loss (whether or not the time saving state is set) are varied. .

Since the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are selected when a jackpot game in a high probability state is performed after that, the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and the ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are referred to as ``variable patterns''. There is In addition, since the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are determined when the jackpot game in the normal probability state is performed thereafter, the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are changed to the "normal pattern". That's what it means. In addition, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "losing A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal losing symbol". In addition, since the "losing B pattern" is determined in the case of a specific failing that becomes a time saving state after that, the "losing B pattern" may be referred to as a "losing time saving pattern". It should be noted that the selection ratio of the stop symbols can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output a production command generated according to game control to the production control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command Winning command is a game ball to various winning devices (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Generated in connection with winning a prize. As winning commands, a first starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11, a second starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the second starting port 12, and a game ball A gate command generated by passing through the gate 13, a first big winning port command generated by the game ball winning the first big winning port 14, and a game ball winning the second big winning port 15 There are a first big prize winning port command generated by the above, a general winning port command generated when a game ball wins the general winning port 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special Figure Commands Special figure commands are generated in connection with the actions of the first special figure and the second special figure. As a special figure command, a special figure variation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command generated by determining the stop pattern of the special figure, variable display of the special figure There are special figure start commands generated by the start of, special figure confirmation commands generated by special figure stop display, and the like.

9-3-3. General map commands General map commands are generated in relation to general map actions. The normal map command includes a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, a normal map determination command generated by the stop display of the normal map, and the like.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated in relation to the increase or decrease in the number of holds of special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold and general figure hold, special figure 1 generated by the increase in the number of special figure 1 reservations as a hold command Reserved increase command, Special figure 1 reserved decrease command generated by reducing the number of special figures 1 reserved, Special figure 2 reserved increase command generated by increasing the number of special figures 2 reserved, Generated by decreasing the number of special figures 2 reserved There is a special figure 2 hold decrease command, a general figure hold increase command generated by an increase in the normal figure hold number, a general figure hold decrease command generated by a decrease in the normal figure hold number, etc.

9-3-5. Jackpot Game Command Jackpot game commands are generated in association with jackpot game actions. As jackpot game commands, there are an OP command generated at the start of OP, a round command generated at the start of each round game, an ED command generated at the start of ED, and the like.

9-3-6. Small winning game command A small winning game command is generated in relation to the operation of a small winning game. The small winning game command includes a pre-opening IT command generated by starting the pre-opening IT, a post-opening IT command generated by starting the post-opening IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary game command Auxiliary game command is generated in relation to the operation of the auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary game.

9-3-8. Game State Commands Game state commands are generated in relation to the current game state. As game state commands, a normal probability command generated by the game state being a normal probability state, a high probability command generated by the game state being a high probability state, and a game state being a non-time saving state There are a non-time-saving command to be executed, a time-saving command generated by the game state being the time-saving state, and a jackpot command generated by the game state being the jackpot game state.

9-4. Effect Control Unit The effect control unit 120 includes a performance control microcomputer 121 . The effect control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect, pending effect, advance notice effect, etc.). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance input section 121a and a performance storage section 121b. The performance input unit 121a inputs commands for performance output from the main control unit 100, operation information of the normal button 40, operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM and a RAM, and stores a table for selecting an advance notice effect and the like, effect data generated according to the execution of the effect, and the like.

Various productions are mainly executed based on production commands and operation information input by the production input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects by referring to the table and effect data stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

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The first embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

1. Variation Pattern Judgment Table First, variation patterns that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 in the configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. In addition to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the present embodiment.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of the special figure based on the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. Specifically, the variation pattern when the game state is a non-time saving state and the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot winning" is added to the above "THP002" with the variation patterns "THP051" and "THP052". There are three types.

"THP051" is a variation pattern in which, after normal variation, reach, N reach, SP reach, first button effect (described later) in success mode, and development effect are performed, and SPSP reach in success mode is performed. This variation pattern "THP051" is also called "SPSP jackpot variation".

"THP052" is a variation pattern in which SPSP reach is performed in a successful mode through reach, N reach, SP reach, a first button effect (described later) in a special mode, and a development effect after normal variation. This variation pattern "THP052" is also called "special SPSP jackpot variation".

On the other hand, the game state is a non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing", and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the above "THP013", the variation pattern " There are three types, including "THP061" and "THP062".

"THP061" is a variation pattern in which, after normal variation, reach, N reach, SP reach, first button effect (described later) in success mode, and development effect are performed, and SPSP reach in failure mode is performed. This fluctuation pattern "THP061" is also called "SPSP loss fluctuation".

"THP062" is a variation pattern in which after the normal variation, reach, N reach, and SP reach are performed, and then the first button effect in failure mode is performed. This variation pattern “THP062” is also called “SP loss variation”.

FIG. 18 shows distribution rates (execution probabilities) of variation patterns in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is "jackpot winning", the game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern with the allocation rate shown in FIG. 18 (A) . In addition, in the non-time saving state, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the game control microcomputer 101 distributes the distribution rate shown in FIG. 18 (B) to select a variation pattern.

According to FIG. 18 (A), the total value of the allocation rate of the fluctuation patterns "THP051" and "THP052" is "92%", and the value of the allocation rate of the fluctuation pattern "THP002" (8%) is also big. Therefore, in the non-time-saving state, most of the cases where the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is jackpot winning will proceed to the SPSP reach through the first button production. Therefore, when progressing to SPSP reach, it is possible to make the player aware that there is a high possibility that the "jackpot game" will be executed after that. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot winning" in the non-time-saving state, after the execution of the SP reach, the first button production is not executed and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 hit the jackpot. It is rarely displayed in a stop mode suggesting Therefore, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win after the execution of the SP reach, it surprises the player who expects the execution of the first button performance after the execution of the SP reach. It is possible to surprise and delight the player.

Further, according to FIG. 18(B), the value of the distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern "THP013" (70 %) is larger. As described above, if the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is "jackpot winning", the first button production in the failure mode after the SP reach (the first button production that does not proceed to the development production) is never executed. Therefore, when the development effect is performed after the first button effect, it is possible to make the player aware that the big winning game may be executed after that.

Furthermore, only when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot winning" in the non-time-saving state, a variation pattern including execution of the first button performance in a special mode can be selected. Therefore, when the first button effect is performed in a special mode, it is possible to notify the player in advance that the result of the big win determination is a big win.

2. Effect Next, various effects in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 34. FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment can set the automatic mode to ON or OFF by operating the normal button 40 by the player. Moreover, it is possible to execute the first button effect and the second button effect in the special figure fluctuation effect. Further, after executing the first button effect, the development effect can be executed, and after executing the second button effect, the character serif effect is executed.

2-1. Automatic Mode First, the automatic mode of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 19. FIG. The automatic mode is a mode in which the execution of the first button effect and the second button effect (described later) can proceed in the same way as when the player operates the normal buttons 40 without the player operating them. be. Therefore, when the automatic mode is set to OFF ("automatic mode OFF"), button effects (first button effect, second button effect) does not progress. On the other hand, when the automatic mode is set to ON ("automatic mode ON"), the button effects (first button effect, second button effect) proceed even if the normal button 40 is not operated by the player. It is possible. The automatic mode is set to OFF when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on.

In this embodiment, the automatic mode can be switched between ON and OFF during the customer waiting effect mode shown in FIG. 5(A-2) and during the normal effect mode shown in FIG. 5(B-1). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 19(A) and 19(B), during the execution of the normal variation of the special figure variation effect when the automatic mode is OFF, the player has a first predetermined period (specifically When a series of pressing operations (pressing operations) are performed on the normal button 40 for a period of 2 seconds in total), the automatic mode can be switched from OFF to ON. A series of pressing operations over such a first predetermined period is referred to as a "first switching operation". When the automatic mode is switched to ON by this first switching operation, an image G120B showing the character string "AUTO MODE ON" is displayed in the lower left corner of the display section 50a (see FIG. 19B). .

On the other hand, when the player performs one pressing operation (pressing operation) shorter than the first predetermined period on the normal button 40 during execution of the normal variation of the special figure variation effect when the automatic mode is ON. , the automatic mode can be switched from ON to OFF. A single pressing operation that is shorter than the first predetermined period is referred to as a "second switching operation". When the automatic mode is switched to OFF by this second switching operation, an image G120A showing the character string "AUTO MODE OFF" is displayed in the lower left part of the display section 50a (see FIG. 19A). .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first switching operation to the normal button 40 when the automatic mode is switched from OFF to ON, and the second switching operation to the normal button 40 when the automatic mode is switched from ON to OFF. is different. Therefore, for example, when the player repeats the second switching operation, it is possible to prevent the automatic mode from being easily switched between ON and OFF. Moreover, even if the player accidentally touches the normal button 40 and performs the second switching operation, it is difficult for the automatic mode to switch to ON. Therefore, it is possible to switch the automatic mode to ON according to the intention of the player. Furthermore, the display of the image G120A shown in FIG. 19A allows the player to understand that the automatic mode is set to OFF. Further, the display of the image G120B shown in FIG. 19B enables the player to grasp that the automatic mode is set to ON.

The image G120A and the image G120B described above are collectively referred to as an automatic mode setting notification image G120.

2-2. Button production (1st button production, 2nd button production)
Next, button effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 32. FIG. The button effects of this embodiment include a first button effect and a second button effect. The first button effect is an effect that can be executed after the execution of SP reach in the special figure variation effect, and the second button effect is an effect that can be performed during the normal variation in the special figure variation effect.

When the first button effect is executed, when the development effect described later is executed after the effect image CE1 described later is displayed, when the development effect is executed without displaying the effect image CE1, and when the effect There are times when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting a reach failure without the development performance being executed after the image CE1 is displayed. Therefore, the first button effect of the present embodiment is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the subsequent development effect will be executed.

On the other hand, when the second button effect is executed, there are times when the left character dialogue effect described later is performed and times when the right character dialogue effect is performed after the execution of the second button effect. A dialogue image (described later) that suggests the possibility of winning a jackpot is displayed in both the left character dialogue production and the right character dialogue production. Therefore, the second button effect of the present embodiment is an effect capable of arousing the player's expectation of winning a big win.

2-3. First button effect The first button effect is a composite image G131 (, G132, G133, G134, G135 or G136) including at least the button image CG1 out of the button image CG1 and the text image CG3, as shown in FIGS. , and a period display image CG2 showing a linear progress bar.

There are three types of first button effects (“single-press button effect”, “continuous-press button effect”, and “long-press button effect”) with different effect contents for the normal button 40 . The single-press button effect has contents related to one-time operation (pressing operation, pressing operation) of the normal button 40 . In addition, the repeatedly hitting button effect has contents related to multiple operations (pressing operation, pressing operation) of the normal button 40 . Further, the long-press button effect has contents related to continuous pressing operation (pressing operation) of the normal button 40 .

Further, this first button effect has an "OFF setting mode" and an "ON setting mode". The "OFF setting mode" is the mode of the first button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, and the "ON setting mode" is the first button effect when the automatic mode is set to ON. This is an effect mode of button effect. Specifically, the "OFF setting mode" means that if the normal button 40 is operated in the middle of the button operation valid period shown in the period display image CG2, the first button effect ends in the middle, while This is an effect mode in which the first button effect is not terminated halfway unless the normal button 40 is operated. On the other hand, the "ON setting mode" is an effect mode in which the execution of the first button effect can be terminated in the middle of the button operation effective period.

2-3-1. Single Push Button Effect in OFF Setting Mode FIG. 20 shows a single push button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, that is, a single push button effect in the OFF setting mode. In the single-press button effect of the OFF setting mode, first, as shown in FIG. 20A, a composite image G131 including a button image CG1 imitating the normal button 40 and a text image CG3 indicating the character string "Press!" , and the period display image CG2 are displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the period display image CG2 in this case shows the remaining period (remaining time) of the operation valid period (button operation valid period) of the normal button 40 with a colored portion. With such a display, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the normal button 40 during the button operation valid period.

When the player performs a relatively short pressing operation (pressing operation) on the normal button 40 once within the button operation effective period indicated by the period display image CG2, the normal button 40 as shown in FIG. and an effect image CE1 that appears overlapping the button image CG1. The effect image CE1 is an image that appears above the button image CG1 and indicates that the normal button 40 has been operated. Further, the button image CG1 is an image in which the button is sunk downward by the operation. The composite image G132 is displayed for the first display period (specifically, for 0.5 seconds) in accordance with the player's operation of the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period. When the first display period elapses, execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode ends.

In this embodiment, when the player performs a relatively short pressing operation (pressing operation) on the normal button 40 once within the button operation effective period indicated by the period display image CG2, the composite image G132 and the period There are times when the display image CG2 is not displayed. In other words, the execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode may end when the player operates the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period. Specifically, when the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is the first button effect in the special mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP052", the player's operation of the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period is Execution of the single-press-button effect ends at the trigger. When the normal button 40 is operated during execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode, the composite image G132 shown in FIG. It is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable with the absence of the effect (B).

Further, in the present embodiment, if the player does not perform the above operation on the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period, the composite image G131 is not switched to the composite image G132 by the single-press button effect being executed. Specifically, when the single-press button effect of the OFF setting mode is started and the player does not perform the above operation within the button operation valid period, the single-press button effect is performed without switching from the composite image G131 to the composite image G132. Execution ends. That is, in that case, the effect image CE1 does not appear above the button image CG1, and the execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode ends.

In addition, if this single-press button effect is the first button effect in the failure mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP062", after its execution, the text indicating the character string "Unfortunate" as shown in FIG. 20(C) Image CG3 is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing". On the other hand, if this single push button effect is the first button effect in the success mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP051", "HTP052" or "HTP061", the development effect described later continues after the execution of the single push button effect. executed.

2-3-2. Continuous Hit Button Effect in OFF Setting Mode Next, FIG. 21 shows a repeated button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, that is, a repeated button effect in the OFF setting mode. In the repeated hit button effect in the OFF setting mode, first, a compound image G133 including a button image CG1 modeled after the normal button 40 as shown in FIG. , the period display image CG2 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the period display image CG2 in this case represents the remaining period (remaining time) of the button operation effective period with a colored portion, as in the above-described single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. With such a display, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the normal button 40 a plurality of times during the button operation valid period (that is, to "hit" the normal button 40).

Every time the player performs a relatively short pressing operation on the normal button 40 within the button operation effective period indicated by the period display image CG2, the button image CG1, the text image CG3, and the effect image CE1 are displayed as shown in FIG. 21(B). A composite image G134 including and is switched and displayed. That is, each time the player operates the normal button 40 within the button operation effective period, the composite image G134 is displayed for the first display period.

Note that in this embodiment, if the player does not operate the normal button 40 even once within the button operation valid period, the compound image G133 is not switched to the compound image G134 by the repeated button effect being executed. Specifically, if the player does not operate the normal button 40 within the valid period of button operation after the start of execution of the repeated button effect, the repeatedly pressed button is displayed on the display unit 50a without switching from the composite image G133 to the composite image G134. Execution of the production is finished.

In addition, unlike the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode, the continuous button effect in the OFF setting mode is performed until the button operation valid period regardless of the player's operation, and is executed in accordance with the end of the button operation valid period. finish.

Also, in the case where this repeated hit button effect is the first button effect in the failure mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP062", after the execution, a text image showing the character string "Unfortunate" as shown in FIG. CG3 is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing". On the other hand, if this repeated button effect is the first button effect in the success mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP051" or "HTP061", the development effect described later is continuously executed after the repeated button effect is executed.

2-3-3. Long-Press Button Effect in OFF Setting Mode Next, FIG. 22 shows the long-press button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, ie, the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. In the long-press button effect of the OFF setting mode, first, a composite image G135 including a button image CG1 imitating a normal button 40 as shown in FIG. Then, the period display image CG2 is displayed on the display section 50a. It should be noted that the period display image CG2 in this case represents the remaining period (remaining time) of the button operation effective period with a colored portion, as in the above-described single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. With such a display, it is possible to urge the player to continuously press the normal button 40 (that is, to "long press" the normal button 40) during the button operation valid period.

When the player continuously presses the normal button 40 for a second predetermined period (specifically, three seconds) within the button operation valid period indicated by the period display image CG2, the operation shown in FIG. A composite image G136 including a button image CG1, a text image CG3, and an effect image CE1 as shown is switched and displayed. In other words, the composite image G136 is displayed after the player's operation of the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period until the operation ends.

Note that in this embodiment, if the player does not operate the normal button 40 within the valid period of button operation, the compound image G135 is not switched to the compound image G136 by the repeated button effect being executed. Specifically, if the player does not press the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period after the start of execution of the long-press button effect, the composite image G135 is not switched to the composite image G136 on the display unit 50a. Execution of the long-press button effect ends.

Further, the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is performed until the button operation valid period regardless of the player's operation, and the execution ends when the button operation valid period ends.

Also, if this long-press button effect is the first button effect in a failure mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "HTP062", the character string "Unfortunate" is displayed after the execution, as shown in FIG. 22(C). A text image CG3 is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, the player is notified that the determination result of the first special figure is "losing". On the other hand, if this long-press button effect is the first button effect in the success mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "HTP051" or "HTP061", the later-described development effect is continuously executed after the long-press button effect is executed.

2-3-4. Single Push Button Effect in ON Setting Mode FIG. 23 shows a single push button effect when the automatic mode is set to ON, that is, a single push button effect in the ON setting mode. In the single-press button effect of the ON setting mode, a composite image G131 including a button image CG1 imitating the normal button 40 and a text image CG3 indicating the character string "Press!" Then, the period display image CG2 is first displayed on the display section 50a. That is, the composite image G131 and the period display image CG2 that are the same as the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode are first displayed on the display section 50a.

The button image CG1 of the compound image G131 in the single-press button effect of the ON setting mode is an image imitating the normal button 40, like the button image CG1 when the automatic mode setting is OFF. Therefore, it is possible for the player who sees the button image CG1 appearing on the display section 50a to reflexively press the normal button 40. FIG.

This composite image G131 is continuously displayed until the "first timing" of the single-press button effect of this ON setting mode. The first timing corresponds to the timing in the middle of the first execution period (specifically, three seconds) of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. Specifically, it is the timing at which 1/2 of the button operation valid period indicated by the period display image CG2 is reached.

When the first timing is reached from the start of execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode, the display is switched from the composite image G131 to the composite image G132 shown in FIG. 23(B). This composite image G132 is switched and displayed when the player operates the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period indicated by the period display image CG2 during execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. By displaying this composite image G132, it is possible for the player to recognize that the normal button 40 has been operated, regardless of the player's operation.

This composite image G132 is displayed for the first display period, similarly to the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. When the first display period elapses, execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode ends.

Note that in the present embodiment, when the first timing is reached from the start of execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode, the display is not switched from the composite image G131 to the composite image G132 shown in FIG. There are times when the image CG2 is not displayed either. In other words, the execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode may end when the first timing is reached within the button operation effective period. Specifically, in the case of the first button effect in the special mode corresponding to the variation pattern “HTP052”, the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode is triggered by the arrival of the first timing within the valid period of the button operation. Execution of the single-press button presentation ends. When the first timing is reached during execution of the single-press-button effect in the ON setting mode, there is no display of the composite image G132 shown in FIG. It is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable with the absence of the effect of 23(B).

In the case where this single-button effect is the first button effect in the failure mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP062", after the single-button effect is executed, the character string "Unfortunate" as shown in FIG. 23(C) is displayed. A text image CG3 shown is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. As a result, the player is notified that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing". On the other hand, if this single push button effect is the first button effect in the success mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP051" or "HTP061", the later-described development effect is continuously executed after the single push button effect is executed.

2-3-5. Repeated Hit Button Effect in ON Setting Mode FIG. 24 shows a repeated hit button effect when the automatic mode is set to ON, that is, a repeated hit button effect in the ON setting mode. 24(A), a button image CG1 imitating the normal button 40, a text image CG3 showing the character string "Repeated hits!" A composite image G134 including the overlapping effect image CE1 and a period display image CG2 are first displayed on the display section 50a.

The button image CG1 of the compound image G134 in the repeated button effect of the ON setting mode is an image imitating the normal button 40, like the button image CG1 when the automatic mode setting is OFF. Therefore, it is possible for the player who sees the button image CG1 appearing on the display section 50a to reflexively press the normal button 40. FIG.

This composite image G134 is displayed at the start of execution of the repeated button effect in the ON setting mode (see FIG. 24A), and is displayed until the second execution period (specifically, 3 seconds) indicated by the period display image CG2 ends. It is displayed repeatedly (see FIG. 24(B)). Then, it disappears from the display section 50a in accordance with the end of the second execution period of the continuous hitting button effect in the ON setting mode. In other words, the execution of the repeated button effect in the ON setting state is also terminated at the end of the second execution period, similarly to the repeated button effect in the OFF setting state.

In the case where the repeated hit button effect is the first button effect in the failure mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP062", after the repeated hit button effect is executed, the text indicating the character string "Unfortunate" as shown in FIG. Image CG3 is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. As a result, the player is notified that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing". On the other hand, if this repeated button effect is the first button effect in the success mode corresponding to the variation pattern "HTP051" or "HTP061", the development effect described later is continuously executed after the repeated button effect is executed.

2-3-6. Long Press Button Effect in ON Setting Mode FIG. 25 shows the long press button effect when the automatic mode is set to ON, that is, the long press button effect in the ON setting mode. In the long-press button effect of this ON setting mode, first, a button image CG1 imitating a normal button 40 as shown in FIG. A composite image G136 including the effect image CE1 that appears overlapping with the period display image CG2 and the period display image CG2 are displayed on the display unit 50a.

The button image CG1 of the composite image G136 in the repeated button effect of the ON setting mode is an image imitating the normal button 40, similar to the button image CG1 when the automatic mode setting is OFF. Therefore, it is possible for the player who sees the button image CG1 appearing on the display section 50a to reflexively press the normal button 40. FIG.

This composite image G136 is displayed at the start of execution of the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode (see FIG. 25A), and is displayed until the third execution period (specifically, 3 seconds) indicated by the period display image CG2 ends. It is continuously displayed (see FIG. 25(B)). Then, it disappears from the display section 50a at the end of the third execution period of the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode. That is, the execution of the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode is also terminated at the end of the third execution period, similarly to the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode.

If the long press button effect of this ON setting mode is the first button effect in the failure mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "HTP062", after the execution of the long press button effect, a character such as shown in FIG. 25 (C) A text image CG3 showing the column "sorry" is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, the player is notified that the determination result of the first special figure is "losing". On the other hand, if this long-press button effect is the first button effect in the success mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "HTP051" or "HTP061", the later-described development effect is continuously executed after the long-press button effect is executed.

2-3-7. Selection of Type of First Button Effect Next, the selection of the type when the first button effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 26. FIG. In this embodiment, based on the special figure start command of the 1st special figure received, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control determines the presence or absence of execution of button production|presentation. Specifically, if the special figure start command of the first special figure received is about the above-described variation pattern "HTP051", "HTP052", "HTP061" or "HTP062" shown in FIG. 18, production control The game microcomputer 121 determines execution of the first button effect during the variable display of the first special figure. Further, if it is about "HTP051", "HTP052" or "HTP061", it decides to execute the button effect in the success mode, and if it is about "HTP062", it determines the execution of the button effect in the failure mode. Determine (see FIG. 18).

When execution of the button effect is determined, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the first button effect type selection table shown in FIG. 26 to determine the type of the first button effect to be executed. This type selection table is a table for determining the type (single-press button effect, repeated button effect, or long-press button effect) when the first button effect is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of the first button effect with a distribution rate according to the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure.

According to the type selection table of the first button production shown in FIG. 26, when the special figure start command of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is about the variation pattern "HTP051", the distribution of the single push button production The rate value (“33.3%”), the distribution rate value for repeated button effects (“33.3%”), and the distribution rate value for long-press button effects (“33.4%”) are almost the same. are the same. Also, when the special figure start command of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is for the variation pattern "HTP052", the value of the distribution rate of the single push button effect is "100%". That is, the single-press button effect is selected as the first button effect in the case of the variation pattern "HTP052".

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination in the non-time saving state is "loss" (loss with reach), the value of the distribution rate of the single push button production ("80%") is the largest, long press The distribution rate value ("5%") of button effects is the smallest. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the first button effect, the repeated hit button effect is executed more than the single press button effect is executed, and furthermore, the long press button effect is executed. It is possible to make the player expect to win a "jackpot win".

2-3-8. Switching of Automatic Mode During Execution of First Button Effect Subsequently, whether or not the setting of the automatic mode is switched by operating the normal button 40 when the first button effect is being executed will be described.

First, the single-press button effect, the repeated-press button effect, and the long-press button effect when the automatic mode setting is OFF will be described. The first switching operation (a series of pressing operations over a first predetermined period) is performed when the single-push button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, that is, when the single-push button effect in the OFF setting mode is being executed. If you do so, the automatic mode setting will not switch from OFF to ON. Specifically, after starting execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode, while the period display image CG2 is being displayed, the player performs the first switching operation on the normal button 40, and the first switching operation is the period display. If it ends while the image CG2 is being displayed, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON. Moreover, since the operation is not a single pressing operation shorter than the first predetermined period, the composite image G132 including the effect image CE shown in FIG. 20B is not displayed on the display section 50a. Thus, when the player performs the first switching operation on the normal button 40 during execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode, neither the setting of the automatic mode is switched nor the single-press button effect progresses.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even if execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is started during execution of the first switching operation, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON. In addition, even when the execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is completed during execution of the first switching operation, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON.

Even when the first switching operation is performed while the repeated hit button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, that is, when the OFF set mode repeat button effect is being executed, the OFF set mode single-press button effect is being executed. As in the case of , the automatic mode setting does not switch from OFF to ON. Specifically, after starting execution of the continuous hit button effect in the OFF setting mode, while the period display image CG2 is being displayed, the player performs the first switching operation on the normal button 40, and the first switching operation switches to the period display image. If it ends while CG2 is being displayed, the automatic mode setting does not switch from OFF to ON. Moreover, since the operation is not a single pressing operation shorter than the first predetermined period, the composite image G134 including the effect image CE shown in FIG. 21(B) is not displayed on the display section 50a. Thus, when the player performs the first switching operation on the normal button 40 during execution of the repeated button effect in the OFF setting mode, neither the setting of the automatic mode is switched nor the repeated button effect progresses.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even if execution of the repeated hit button effect in the OFF setting mode is started during execution of the first switching operation, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON. In addition, even when the execution of the continuous hit button effect in the OFF setting state is completed during the execution of the first switching operation, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON.

If the first switching operation is performed while the long-press button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, that is, the long-press button effect of the OFF setting mode is being executed, the single-press button effect of the OFF setting mode or repeated pressing is performed. The setting of the automatic mode does not switch from OFF to ON as in the case of executing the button effect. Specifically, after the start of execution of the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode, while the period display image CG2 is being displayed, the player performs the first switching operation on the normal button 40, and the first switching operation switches to the period display image. If it ends while CG2 is being displayed, the automatic mode setting does not switch from OFF to ON. However, since this first switching operation is a long press operation, a composite image G136 including the effect image CE shown in FIG. 22B is displayed on the display section 50a. Thus, when the player performs the first switching operation on the normal button 40 during execution of the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode, the long-press button effect progresses although the automatic mode setting is not switched.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON even when execution of the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is started during execution of the first switching operation. In addition, even if the execution of the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode ends during execution of the first switching operation, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON.

Next, the single-press button effect, the repeated-press button effect, and the long-press button effect when the automatic mode setting is ON will be described. The above-described second switching operation (one-time pressing operation shorter than the first predetermined period) when the single-push button effect when the automatic mode setting is ON, that is, the single-push button effect in the ON setting mode is being executed. is performed, the automatic mode setting is switched from ON to OFF. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27A, after starting execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode, the normal button 40 is pressed by the player during the display of the image G120B and the period display image CG2. 2 When the switching operation is performed, the setting of the automatic mode is switched from ON to OFF. Therefore, for example, when the player reflexively performs a single relatively short pressing operation (second switching operation) on the normal button 40 during execution of the single-pressing button effect in the ON setting mode, the pressing operation , the setting of the automatic mode is switched from ON to OFF. Along with the switching of the setting of the automatic mode, the single-press button effect of the ON setting mode being executed on the display unit 50a is switched to the single-press button effect of the OFF setting mode, and as shown in FIG. Image G120A is displayed.

Furthermore, since the second switching operation is an operation that allows the execution of the single-press-button effect to progress, after the second switching operation, the composite image G132 including the effect image CE shown in FIG. to be displayed. Then, after displaying the composite image G132 including the effect image CE (that is, after executing the single-press button effect), the text image CG3 shown in FIG. There are times. Thus, when the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40 during execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode, the single-press button effect progresses as the setting of the automatic mode is switched.

Even if the second switching operation is performed while the continuous hit button effect is being executed when the automatic mode setting is ON, that is, the ON setting mode single-press button effect is being executed. As in the case of , the automatic mode setting is switched from ON to OFF. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(A), after the start of execution of the repeated button effect in the ON setting mode, the image G120B described above, the composite image G134 including the effect image CE, and the period display image CG2 are being displayed. When the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40, the setting of the automatic mode is switched from ON to OFF. Therefore, for example, when the player reflexively presses the normal button 40 once during execution of the repeated button effect of the ON setting mode, the automatic mode setting is changed from ON to OFF by the pressing operation. switch. In accordance with the switching of the setting of the automatic mode, the continuous hit button effect in the ON setting mode that is being executed on the display unit 50a is switched to the continuous hit button effect in the OFF setting mode, and the image G120A described above is displayed as shown in FIG. 28(B). will be displayed.

Furthermore, since the second switching operation corresponds to a part of the operations in which the execution of the repeated button effect can progress, after the second switching operation, the composite image G134 including the effect image CE shown in FIG. It is displayed once on the display unit 50a. After the period display image CG2 is displayed (that is, after the repeated hit button effect is executed), there are times when the text image CG3 shown in FIG. . Thus, when the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40 during execution of the repeated button effect in the ON setting mode, the repeated button effect progresses as the setting of the automatic mode is switched.

Even if the second switching operation is performed while the long-press button effect when the automatic mode setting is ON, that is, the long-press button effect of the ON setting mode is being executed, the single-press button effect of the ON setting mode or the repeated button effect is performed. The setting of the automatic mode is switched from ON to OFF in the same manner as during execution of the effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29A, after the execution of the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode is started, the image G120B described above, the composite image G136 including the effect image CE, and the period display image CG2 are being displayed. When the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40, the setting of the automatic mode is switched from ON to OFF. Therefore, for example, when the player reflexively presses the normal button 40 once during execution of the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode, the automatic mode setting is changed from ON to OFF by the pressing operation. switch. Along with the switching of the setting of the automatic mode, the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode that is being executed on the display unit 50a is switched to the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode, and the image G120A described above is displayed as shown in FIG. 29B. will be displayed.

Note that since the second switching operation corresponds to a part of the operations in which the execution of the long-press button effect can progress, after the second switching operation, the composite image G136 including the effect image CE shown in FIG. It is displayed momentarily on the display section 50a. After the display of the period display image CG2 (that is, after execution of the long-press button effect), there are times when the text image CG3 shown in FIG. . Thus, when the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40 during execution of the long-press button effect in the ON setting mode, the setting of the automatic mode is switched and the long-press button effect progresses.

2-4. Second button effect The second button effect consists of a compound image G137 including a button image CG1, a text image CG3, direction images CG4L and CG4R, and a period display image showing a linear progress bar, as shown in FIGS. This is an effect that displays CG2. This second button effect is such that the direction image to be lit and displayed is switched each time the normal button 40 is operated once (pressing operation, pressing operation).

As with the first button effect, this second button effect has an "OFF setting mode" and an "ON setting mode". The "OFF setting mode" is the mode of the second button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF, and the "ON setting mode" is the second button effect when the automatic mode is set to ON. This is an effect mode of button effect. However, in the present embodiment, the second button effect in the OFF setting mode and the second button effect in the ON setting mode are the same effect mode. Specifically, both the “OFF setting mode” and the “ON setting mode” are presentation modes that do not end in the middle of the button operation valid period shown in the period display image CG2.

2-4-1. Second Button Effect in OFF Setting Mode FIG. 30 shows the second button effect when the automatic mode is set to OFF and an image G120A indicating the character string "AUTO MODE OFF" is displayed in the lower left part of the display section 50a. , that is, the second button effect in the OFF setting mode. In the second button effect of this OFF setting mode, first, as shown in FIG. A composite image G137 including a direction image CG4L and a right direction image CG4R facing right, and a period display image CG2 are displayed on the display section 50a. By displaying a composite image G137 including a button image CG1 and a text image CG3 indicating the character string "Select!", the left image CG4L or the right image CG4R can be selected by pressing the normal button 40. can be notified to the player. In addition, the period display image CG2 shows the remaining period (remaining time) of the operation effective period (button operation effective period) of the normal button 40 with a colored portion. With such a display, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the normal button 40 during the button operation valid period. Furthermore, at the start of execution of the second button effect in the OFF setting mode, the right direction image CG4R is displayed in color. With this display, it is possible to inform the player that the right direction image CG4R has been selected from the two direction images.

In this embodiment, while the second button effect in the OFF setting mode is being executed (specifically, while the period display image CG2 is being displayed), each time the player performs a short pressing operation, the left direction image CG4L is colored. and the display of the right image CG4R in color are alternately switched. Specifically, when the player performs a relatively short press operation on the normal button 40 once within the button operation effective period indicated by the period display image CG2 after the execution of the second button effect in the OFF setting mode is started, , and as shown in FIG. 30(B-1), instead of the right image CG4R, a left image CG4L pointing to the left is displayed in color.

After that, when the player performs one shorter pressing operation, the rightward image CG4R is again displayed in color instead of the leftward image CG4L, as shown in FIG. 30(B-2). Furthermore, after that, when the player performs one short pressing operation, as shown in FIG. 30(B-1), instead of the right image CG4R, the left image CG4L is again displayed in color.

When the left direction image CG4L is displayed in color after the normal button 40 is pressed, the player can be informed that the left direction image CG4L has been selected among the two direction images. Conversely, when the right direction image CG4R is displayed in color, it is possible to inform the player that the right direction image CG4R is selected from among the two direction images.

The second button effect in the OFF setting mode ends when the button operation valid period ends (specifically, when the colored portion of the period display image CG2 disappears). Note that when the execution of the second button effect in the OFF setting state is completed while the left direction image CG4L is displayed in color, a character A, which will be described later and in which character A appears, is displayed as shown in FIG. 30(C-1). The dialogue production (left character dialogue production) continues. On the other hand, when the execution of the second button effect in the OFF setting mode is completed while the right direction image CG4R is displayed in color, the character B shown in FIG. The dialogue production (right character dialogue production) continues.

2-4-2. Second Button Effect in ON Setting Mode FIG. 31 shows the second button effect when the automatic mode is set to ON and an image G120B indicating the character string "AUTO MODE ON" is displayed in the lower left part of the display section 50a. , that is, indicates the second button effect in the ON setting mode. In the second button effect of the ON setting mode, first, the button image CG1, the text image CG3 showing the character string "Select!", the left direction image CG4L pointing to the left, and the right A composite image G137 including a facing right image CG4R and a period display image CG2 are displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that even if the automatic mode setting is ON by displaying the compound image G137 including the button image CG1 and the text image CG3 indicating the character string "Select!" Alternatively, it is possible to notify the player that the right image CG4R can be selected. Moreover, since the compound image G137 has the same display mode as the second button effect in the OFF setting mode, it is possible to prompt the player who already knows the second button effect in the OFF setting mode to operate the normal button 40. It's becoming

In addition, the period display image CG2 shows the remaining period (remaining time) of the operation effective period (button operation effective period) of the normal button 40 with a colored portion. With such a display, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the normal button 40 during the button operation valid period. Furthermore, at the start of execution of the second button effect in the ON setting mode, the right direction image CG4R is displayed in color. With this display, it is possible to inform the player that the right direction image CG4R has been selected from the two direction images.

In the present embodiment, while the second button effect in the ON setting mode is being executed (specifically, while the period display image CG2 is being displayed), the player performs one short pressing operation, similar to the second button effect in the OFF setting mode. Each time this is done, the display of the left image CG4L in color and the display of the right image CG4R in color are alternately switched. Specifically, when the player performs a relatively short press operation on the normal button 40 once within the button operation effective period indicated by the period display image CG2 after the execution of the second button effect in the ON setting mode is started, , and as shown in FIG. 31(B-1), instead of the right image CG4R, a left image CG4L pointing to the left is displayed in color.

After that, when the player performs one shorter pressing operation, the rightward image CG4R is again displayed in color instead of the leftward image CG4L, as shown in FIG. 31(B-2). Furthermore, after that, when the player performs one short pressing operation, as shown in FIG. 31(B-1), instead of the right image CG4R, the left image CG4L is again displayed in color.

When the left direction image CG4L is displayed in color after the normal button 40 is pressed, the player can be informed that the left direction image CG4L has been selected among the two direction images. Conversely, when the right direction image CG4R is displayed in color, it is possible to inform the player that the right direction image CG4R is selected from among the two direction images.

Like the second button effect in the OFF setting mode, the second button effect in the ON setting mode ends when the button operation effective period ends (specifically, when the colored portion of the period display image CG2 disappears). Note that when the execution of the second button effect in the ON setting state is completed while the left direction image CG4L is displayed in color, the left direction image CG4L, which will be described later, in which character A appears, is displayed in FIG. 31(C-1). The character serif production continues. On the other hand, when the execution of the second button effect in the ON setting state is completed while the right direction image CG4R is displayed in color, the right button effect shown in FIG. The character serif production continues.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the second button effect using the second button effect execution selection table shown in FIG.

Concretely, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the second button production with reference to the above-described execution selection table at the start of execution of the special figure fluctuation production. In this embodiment, the distribution rate (probability ) are different. Specifically, when the result of the judgment of the first special figure is "big win" or "losing with reach", the distribution rate (probability) for executing the second button effect is 60%, and the second button effect is higher than the distribution rate (40%) without executing (see FIG. 32). On the other hand, if the result of the determination of the first special figure is "no reach", the distribution rate (probability) of executing the second button effect is 10%, and the distribution is not executed of the second button effect. rate (90%). Therefore, the execution of the second button effect makes it possible for the player to anticipate the subsequent reach in advance.

2-5. Development Effect Next, the development effect will be further described with reference to FIG. 11 . The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing the development effect at the timing when the first button effect develops into the SPSP reach through the SP reach of the special figure variation effect. The development effect of this embodiment is a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k. This development effect is, as shown in FIG. 11A, a effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves onto the display section 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in the space of the display section 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k in the development effect. After the movable body presentation, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and progresses (develops) to SPSP reach on the display section 50a.

The development effect of this embodiment can be executed through execution of the above-described first button effect. In other words, the development effect is never executed without the first button effect. In addition, this development effect may or may not be performed after execution of the above-described first button effect. Specifically, in the special figure variation effect when "THP051" or "THP061" is selected as the variation pattern, the development effect is executed after the execution of the first button effect. On the other hand, in the special figure variation effect when "THP062" is selected as the variation pattern, the development effect is not executed after the execution of the first button effect.

2-6. Character Dialogue Effect Next, the character dialogue effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 30, 31, 33 and 34. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 executes a character serif performance after execution of the second button performance when the second button performance is executed during the normal variation of the special figure variation performance. The character dialogue effect of the present embodiment is an effect of displaying a character image accompanied by a dialogue on the display section 50a.

There are two types of character serif presentations, left character serif presentation and right character serif presentation. The left character dialogue effect includes a character image G141L showing the head of character A shown in FIGS. is a combination of This left character serif effect is executed when the left direction image CG4L is displayed in color as shown in FIG. 30(B-1) or FIG. This is performed following the execution of the 2-button effect (see FIGS. 30(C-1) and 31(C-1)).

The right character dialogue effect is a combination of the character image G141R showing the head of character B shown in FIGS. 30(C-2) and 31(C-2) and the dialogue image G142 described above. This right character dialogue effect is executed when the right direction image CG4R is displayed in color as shown in FIG. 30B-2 or FIG. This is performed following the execution of the 2-button effect (see FIGS. 30(C-2) and 31(C-2)).

There are three types of dialogue images G142 of the present embodiment (first dialogue image G142A, second dialogue image G142B, and third dialogue image G142C) shown in FIG. 33 and the like. The first dialogue image G142A shows a character string "..." as dialogue (see FIG. 33A). The second dialogue image G142B shows the character string "chance" as dialogue (see FIGS. 30(C-1), 31(C-1), and 33(B)). Also, the third dialogue image G142C shows the character string “Gekiatsu” as dialogue (see FIG. 33(C)).

In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, when executing the above-described second button effect, uses the dialogue image selection table for the second button effect shown in FIG. Decide on an image type.

Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121, when executing the second button effect, if the result of the determination of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is "jackpot winning", the above-mentioned dialogue image shown in FIG. By referring to the selection table, a dialogue image to be used for the second button effect to be executed is selected from "first dialogue image", "second dialogue image" and "third dialogue image". In other words, when the result of the determination of the first special figure is "jackpot winning", all of the "first line image", "second line image" and "third line image" can be selected (see FIG. 34). .

On the other hand, if the result of the determination of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is "losing with reach" or "losing without reach", the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the dialogue image selection table shown in FIG. Select a dialogue image to be used for the second button effect to be executed from "first dialogue image" and "second dialogue image". That is, if the result of the determination of the first special figure is "losing with reach" or "losing without reach", "first line image" or "second line image" can be selected, and "third line image ' is not selected (see FIG. 34).

In this embodiment, when the result of the determination of the first special figure is "losing with reach", the "first dialogue image" is more likely to be selected than the "second dialogue image" (Fig. 34 reference). Conversely, when the result of the determination of the first special figure is "big win", the "second words image" is more likely to be selected than the "first words image" (see FIG. 34). Therefore, the case where the character dialogue effect using the second dialogue image is performed is better than the case where the character dialogue effect using the first dialogue image (left character dialogue effect, right character dialogue effect) is performed. It is possible for the player to expect that the result of the determination of the special figure will be a jackpot winning.

In addition, when the result of the judgment of the first special figure is "big win", the "third dialogue image" can be selected, while the result of the judgment of the first special figure is "losing with reach" or "no reach" In the case of “no”, the “third dialogue image” is not selected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result of determination of the first special figure is "big win", the second words image G142A is more likely to be displayed than the first words image G142A. Then, only when the result of determination of the first special figure is "big win", the third words image G142C can be displayed. That is, it is possible to suggest that the character dialogue effect using the second dialogue image G142B has a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the character dialogue effect using the first dialogue image G142A. In addition, the character dialogue effect using the third character image G142C can suggest that the result of the determination of the first special figure is a jackpot winning.

In the left character dialogue effect, the character image G141L and the dialogue image G142 are displayed on the display unit 50a after a third predetermined period (specifically, two seconds) has passed since the character image G141L and the dialogue image G142 are displayed on the display unit 50a. disappear. Similarly to the left character dialogue effect, in the right character dialogue effect, the character image G141R and the dialogue image G142 are displayed after the third predetermined period has elapsed from the display of the character image G141R and the dialogue image G142 on the display unit 50a. It disappears from the part 50a.

<Effects of the first embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

(1) According to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there are OFF and ON settings for the automatic mode. When a second switching operation (relatively short single press operation) is made to the normal button 40 during this time, the automatic mode switches from ON to OFF. On the other hand, for example, when the second switching operation is performed during execution of the second button effect in the ON setting mode as shown in FIG. 31, the automatic mode is not switched. Therefore, even if the second switching operation is performed on the normal button 40 while the automatic mode is ON, the automatic mode is not necessarily switched from ON to OFF, and the pachinko game machine PY1 can be made rich in variety.

(2) When the automatic mode is set to ON and the second switching operation is performed on the normal button 40 during execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode of the first button effect (accompanied button operation valid period). and when the second switching operation is performed during the execution of the second button effect in the ON setting mode (accompanied by the valid period of the button operation). there is Therefore, it is possible to make the pachinko game machine PY1 surely rich in variety. In addition, it is possible to keep the automatic mode ON before and after execution of the second button effect in the ON setting mode.

(3) In addition, by the second switching operation to the normal button 40, rather than switching the automatic mode from ON to OFF, in the second button effect of the ON setting mode being executed, one is selected from a plurality (two) of options. It is possible to allow the player to give priority to selection of options.

(4) In addition, even if the second switching operation is not performed on the normal button 40 while the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode is being executed (the corresponding button operation valid period) when the automatic mode is ON, the button operation is performed when the automatic mode is OFF. The effect image CE1 can be displayed in the same manner as when the second switching operation is performed during the operation valid period (see FIG. 27B). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the troublesomeness of the player's operation of the normal button 40 during execution of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode with the automatic mode ON.

(5) Also, as shown in FIG. 19, when the automatic mode is ON and the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40 while the first button effect is not being performed, for example, the automatic mode is turned on. It can be switched from ON to OFF. In other words, it is possible to make the pachinko game machine PY1 capable of changing the automatic mode by the second switching operation to the normal button 40 even during execution of the first button effect.

(6) When the automatic mode is ON and the single-press button effect of the first button effect is being performed, the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40 and the effect image CE1 is displayed. is displayed, it is possible to make the player aware of the relationship between the second switching operation to the normal button 40 and the display of the effect image CE1 during execution of the single-press button effect.

(7) When the automatic mode is ON and the player performs the second switching operation on the normal button 40 while the single-press button effect of the first button effect is being performed, the automatic mode is ON. to OFF. In other words, it is possible to make the pachinko game machine PY1 capable of changing the automatic mode by the second switching operation to the normal button 40 during execution of the single-press button effect.

(8) Further, the second switching operation to the normal button 40 during execution of the single-press button effect in the automatic mode ON also serves as a trigger for switching the automatic mode and displaying the effect image CE1. Therefore, when the second switching operation is performed on the normal button 40 during execution of the single-press button effect with the automatic mode ON, the player's annoyance can be suppressed.

(9) Also, when the second switching operation is performed on the normal button 40 while the single-press button effect of the first button effect is being performed while the automatic mode is ON, the above-mentioned single-press button is switched when the automatic mode is ON. Even when the normal button 40 is not subjected to the second switching operation while the performance is performed, the normal button 40 is subjected to the second switching operation when the single push button performance is performed with the automatic mode OFF. Also in this case, the same effect image CE1 can be displayed. In other words, during execution of the operation promotion effect in the second mode, the same display can be executed regardless of whether or not there is an operation by the player, and furthermore, during execution of the operation promotion effect, the same display is executed regardless of the mode. It is possible.

<Modified Example of Basic Embodiment and First Embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment or the first embodiment will be described below. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the normal button 40 is used as the "operation means" according to the present invention, but the special button 41 may be used as the "operation means". In addition, means other than buttons, such as levers, dials, handles, and touch panels, which can be operated by the player may be used as the “operation means”.

Further, in the first embodiment, the automatic mode is defined as the "predetermined mode" according to the present invention, but the production mode, the production stage, the production zone, and the like may be defined as the "predetermined mode". In that case, for example, the first effect mode may be the "first mode" according to the present invention, and the second effect mode different from the first effect mode may be the "second mode" according to the present invention. Also, the game state may be set to a "predetermined mode". In that case, the first game state may be the "first mode" according to the present invention, and the second game state different from the first game state may be the "second mode" according to the present invention.

In the first embodiment, there are two types of automatic modes (predetermined modes): automatic mode OFF (first mode) and automatic mode ON (second mode). However, it may be configured to have three or more modes.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first switching operation is a series of pressing operations over a predetermined period of time. pressing operation) may be the first switching operation.

In addition, in the first embodiment, a relatively short pressing operation (shorter than the first predetermined period) is defined as the "predetermined operation" according to the present invention. However, the "predetermined operation" may be a series of pressing operations over a predetermined period of time or repeated pressing operations (multiple pressing operations). In addition, although a single relatively short pressing operation (shorter than the first predetermined period) is defined as the second switching operation, a series of pressing operations over a predetermined period or repeated pressing operations (multiple pressing operations) are referred to as the second switching operation. It may be a switching operation.

Also, in the first embodiment, the first button effects are of three types: a single button effect, a repeated button effect, and a long button effect. However, the first button effect may be one of single-press button effect, repeated button effect, and long-press button effect. Also, the first button effect may be two types of a single-press button effect, a repeated button effect, and a long-press button effect. Further, the first button effect may be four or more types including the single-press button effect, the repeated button effect, and the long-press button effect, and other button effects.

Also, in the first embodiment, there are two options for the second button effect, but three or more options may be provided. In addition, although the options for the second button presentation are two, ``left'' and ``right'', other combinations such as ``top'', ``bottom'', ``back'', and ``front'' may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the effect image CE1 is the "special display" according to the present invention. However, a display other than the effect image CE1 or an image displayed in the development effect may be used as the special display.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the automatic mode ON (second mode), one press operation (predetermined operation ) is not normally performed on the button 40 (operation means), the effect image CE1 (special display) is performed. However, in the second mode, when a predetermined operation is not performed on the operating means during execution of the first operation prompting effect, the special display may or may not be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, during execution of the single-press button effect (operation promotion effect) in the ON setting mode in the automatic mode ON (second mode), the normal button 40 (operation means) is pressed once for a relatively short time. When the (predetermined operation) is performed, the second mode is switched to the automatic mode OFF (first mode) and the effect image CE1 (special display) is displayed. However, in such a case, the configuration may be such that there are times when the special display is performed when switching from the second mode to the first mode and when it is not performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that there is only one type of effect mode of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode, which is a mode in which the effect is continuously displayed until the first timing. However, a configuration may be adopted in which there are a plurality of types of single-press button effects in the ON setting mode. As such a configuration, for example, in addition to a mode in which the display is continued until the first timing, the display is continued until a timing different from the first timing, such as the timing reaching 4/5 of the button operation valid period. A configuration that also includes an embodiment is mentioned.

Further, in the first embodiment, the button image CG1 is an image that imitates the normal button 40 (operation means), but it may be an image that does not imitate the operation means. In other words, an image in which the operation means is abstracted (imaged) may be used. Further, although the composite image G132, the composite image G134, and the composite image G136 all include the effect image CE1 (special display), the composite image G132, the composite image G134, or the composite image G136 include the special display. may be The special display may be included in two types of composite images out of composite image G132, composite image G134, and composite image G136. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which none of the composite image G132, the composite image G134, and the composite image G136 include the special display.

In addition, in the first embodiment, regarding the execution of the first button effect, when the result of the jackpot determination is "win the jackpot", the single-press button effect, the repeated button effect, and the long-press button effect have substantially the same distribution ratio. did. However, regarding the execution of the first button effect, if the result of the jackpot determination is "win the jackpot", the single-press button effect, the repeated button effect, and the long-press button effect may have different distribution rates.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as the first button effect, the single-press-button effect in the special mode can be executed, but it may be configured without the single-press-button effect in the special mode.

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which can set an automatic mode during the setting of the customer waiting production mode and normal production mode. However, it may be possible to set an automatic mode other than the setting of the customer waiting production mode or the normal production mode such as the variable probability production mode, the short production time production mode or the big hit production mode. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can set an automatic mode only during the setting of normal production mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the first switching operation (a series of pressing operations over a first predetermined period) is performed while the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is being executed, the automatic mode is set. is not switched from OFF to ON. However, in that case, the automatic mode setting may be switched from OFF to ON. Further, when a first switching operation (a series of pressing operations over a first predetermined period) is performed while the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is being executed, an effect image CE (special display) is displayed. First of all, it is configured so that the single-press button production does not progress. However, in that case, a configuration may be adopted in which the single-press-button effect progresses. In addition, the automatic mode setting is not switched from OFF to ON when execution of the single-press-button presentation of the OFF setting mode is started during execution of the first switching operation. However, in that case, the automatic mode setting may be switched from OFF to ON.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the first switching operation (a series of pressing operations over a first predetermined period) is performed while the repeated hit button effect in the OFF setting mode is being executed, the automatic mode is set. It is configured so that it is not switched from OFF to ON. However, in that case, the automatic mode setting may be switched from OFF to ON. Further, when the first switching operation (a series of pressing operations over a first predetermined period) is performed while the repeated button effect of the OFF setting mode is being executed, the effect image CE (special display) is not displayed. It is configured so that the repeated button production does not progress. However, in that case, a configuration may be adopted in which the repeated button effect progresses. In addition, when the execution of the continuous hitting button effect in the OFF setting state is started during the execution of the first switching operation, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON. However, in that case, the automatic mode setting may be switched from OFF to ON.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the first switching operation (a series of pressing operations over a first predetermined period) is performed while the long-press button effect of the OFF setting mode is being executed, the automatic mode is set. It is configured so that it is not switched from OFF to ON. However, in that case, the automatic mode setting may be switched from OFF to ON. Further, when the first switching operation (a series of pressing operations over a first predetermined period) is performed while the long-press button performance in the OFF setting mode is being executed, the long-press button performance progresses. However, in that case, a configuration may be adopted in which the long-press button effect does not progress. Further, when the execution of the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is started during execution of the first switching operation, the setting of the automatic mode is not switched from OFF to ON. However, in that case, the automatic mode setting may be switched from OFF to ON.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the second switching operation (pressing operation shorter than the first predetermined period) is performed while the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode is being executed, the automatic mode is set. is switched from ON to OFF, and the single-press-button effect progresses. However, in that case, the single-press-button presentation may progress without the automatic mode setting being switched from ON to OFF. Also, in that case, the setting of the automatic mode may be switched from ON to OFF, but the single-press button presentation may not progress. Further, in that case, the setting of the automatic mode may not be switched from ON to OFF, and the single-press button effect may not progress.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the second switching operation (pressing operation shorter than the first predetermined period) is performed while the continuous hit button effect in the ON setting mode is being executed, the automatic mode is set. It is configured such that the effect of repeatedly pressing the button progresses as the button is switched from ON to OFF. However, in that case, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the successive hit button effect progresses without switching the setting of the automatic mode from ON to OFF. Also, in that case, the setting of the automatic mode may be switched from ON to OFF, but the continuous-hit-button effect may not progress. Further, in this case, the setting of the automatic mode may not be switched from ON to OFF and the effect of repeatedly pressing the button may not progress.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the second switching operation (pressing operation shorter than the first predetermined period) is performed while the long-press button effect of the ON setting mode is being executed, the automatic mode is set. The configuration is such that the long-press button effect progresses as the switch is switched from ON to OFF. However, in that case, the configuration may be such that the long-press button effect progresses without switching the setting of the automatic mode from ON to OFF. Also, in that case, the setting of the automatic mode may be switched from ON to OFF, but the long-press button effect may not progress. Further, in that case, the setting of the automatic mode may not be switched from ON to OFF, and the long-press button effect may not progress.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first button effect is an effect that can be executed after SP reach is executed. However, regarding the first button effect, it is not executed after the SP reach, but during the execution of the SP reach, or before the execution of the SP reach (specifically, for example, during the execution of the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation effect before the reach). It may be a production that can be performed. Alternatively, the first button effect may be an effect that can be executed during execution of SP ready-to-win after SP ready-to-win or an effect to be executed during N-reach before executing SP ready-to-win.

Also, in the first embodiment, the second button effect is an effect that can be executed during execution of the normal variation. However, the second button effect may be performed not during normal variation but during ready-to-win, N-reach, SP ready-to-win, or SP ready-to-win.

Further, in the first embodiment, the character dialogue effect is executed after the second button effect is executed. However, the configuration may be such that there are times when the character dialogue effect is executed after the execution of the second button effect and when it is not executed.

Also, in the first embodiment, three types of dialogue images for character dialogue effects are used, but two types or four or more types may be used. Also, the character dialogue effect may be an effect using a display other than the dialogue image.

In addition, in the first embodiment, regarding the execution of the second button effect, the same distribution ratio is used for the case of the big win determination result of "big win winning" and the case of "losing with reach". However, regarding the execution of the second button effect, a different allocation rate may be set for the case of the big win determination result being "big win winning" and the case of "losing with reach".

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of production stages are not provided in the normal game state, but a configuration in which a plurality of production stages are provided may be employed. Further, the second button effect may be executed only in some of the plurality of effect stages.

Further, in the first embodiment, the 3D liquid crystal display is used as the display unit 50a. However, for example, a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or an LED lamp may be used as the display unit.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game machine is provided with one "display section". However, for example, the game machine may have a plurality of display units.

In addition, the time shown in the first execution period to the third execution period, the time shown in the first predetermined period to the third predetermined period, and the time shown in the first display period are all examples. , or any other time.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low-probability low-base game state" and the "high-probability low-base game state". ” and the “high probability low base game state” may be displayed with different backgrounds. For example, in the "high-probability low base game state", a background including an image suggesting the high-probability state may be displayed.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. Other symbols may be variably displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it is preferable to make the sizes of the other symbols smaller than the sizes of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. In parallel with EZ3, on a display device other than the image display device 50, other symbols may be variably displayed. For example, a dedicated LED for variably displaying other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variably displaying performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, and only one of them is variably displayed. They may be variably displayed at the same time.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress of the game and the effect are controlled by separate control units, but the progress of the game and the effect may be controlled by one control unit. . For example, both the game progress and effects may be controlled only by the main control unit 100 .

Also, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mahjong game machine.

<Invention Disclosed in First Embodiment>
The following inventions A and B have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the descriptions of inventions A and B, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A4 below, and invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B5 below.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
an operation means (normal button 40) operable by the player;
A mode setting means that can be set to a predetermined mode (a production control microcomputer 121 that sets the automatic mode setting to ON or OFF),
The predetermined modes include a first mode (automatic mode OFF) and a second mode (automatic mode ON),
In the second mode, when a predetermined operation (one relatively short pressing operation) is performed on the operating means, the second mode may or may not be switched from the second mode to the first mode. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that features.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide a variety of gaming machines that do not necessarily switch to the first mode when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means in the second mode.

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
Provided with production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
capable of executing an operation promoting effect (single-press button effect, second button effect) prompting the player to perform the predetermined operation on the operating means;
The operation promotion effects include a first operation promotion effect (single-button effect) and a second operation promotion effect (second button effect),
In the second mode, when the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first operation prompting effect, the second mode is switched to the first mode, while in the second mode, The gaming machine is characterized in that the second mode is not switched to the first mode when the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during the execution of the second operation prompting effect.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, in the second mode, when the predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the first operation promotion effect, and when the predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the second operation promotion effect, It is possible to differentiate whether or not the second mode is switched to the first mode between the case where the second mode is switched to the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to surely provide a gaming machine rich in variety. In addition, the second mode can be maintained before and after execution of the second operation promotion performance, and when the mode is switched to the first mode during execution of the operation promotion performance, the player is not bothered to switch back to the second mode. It is possible.

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The second operation-promoting effect is a game machine characterized in that, during execution, one option is selected from a plurality of options by the predetermined operation on the operating means.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to give priority to the player's selection in the second operation promotion effect being executed rather than switching from the second mode to the first mode by a predetermined operation on the operation means. is.

The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A2 or Invention A3,
The production executing means is
A special effect (a effect showing the effect image CE1) can be executed,
In the first mode, the special effect is not executed unless the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means before the state of the first operation promoting effect being executed becomes the specific mode,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the second mode, the special effect may be executed before the mode of the first operation promoting effect being executed becomes the specific mode.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if a predetermined operation is not performed on the operation means during execution of the first operation promotion effect in the second mode, before the first operation promotion effect becomes the specific mode in the first mode. A special display can be performed in the same manner as when a predetermined operation is performed. Therefore, during the execution of the first operation prompting effect in the second mode, it is possible to suppress the troublesome operation of the operation means.

The game machine according to invention B1 is
an operation means (normal button 40) operable by the player;
Production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
A mode setting means that can be set to a predetermined mode (a production control microcomputer 121 that sets the automatic mode setting to ON or OFF),
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute an operation prompting effect (single-press button effect) that prompts a predetermined operation (relatively short one-time pressing operation) on the operating means,
The predetermined modes include a first mode (automatic mode OFF) and a second mode (automatic mode ON),
The second mode may be switched to the first mode when the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means while the operation prompting effect is not performed in the second mode. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, in the second mode, when the player operates the operation means with a predetermined operation while the operation promoting effect is not performed, the second mode can be switched to the first mode. . In other words, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the mode can be changed by a predetermined operation to the operating means other than during execution of the operation promoting effect.

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The production executing means is
A gaming machine characterized in that a special display (effect image CE1) can be executed when the predetermined operation is performed on the operation means while the operation promoting effect is being performed in the second mode. is.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, in the second mode, when the player operates the operation means with a predetermined operation and a special display is performed while the operation promoting effect is being performed, the operation promoting effect is performed. It is possible to make the player aware of the relationship between the predetermined operation to the operation means during execution and the execution of the special display.

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B1 or Invention B2,
The second mode may be switched to the first mode when the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means while the operation prompting effect is being performed in the second mode. It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second mode, when the player operates the operation means with a predetermined operation while the operation promoting effect is being performed, the second mode is switched to the first mode. obtain. In other words, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the mode can be changed by a predetermined operation to the operating means during execution of the operation promoting effect.

The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B2 or Invention B3,
When the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means while the operation prompting effect is being performed in the second mode, the second mode is switched to the first mode and the special display is performed. It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the predetermined operation to the operating means during execution of the operation promotion effect in the second mode serves as a trigger for switching from the second mode to the first mode and for executing the special display. there is Therefore, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the operation prompting effect in the second mode, it is possible to suppress the player's annoyance.

The gaming machine according to invention B5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B2, B3 and B4,
The production executing means is
Even if the predetermined operation is not performed on the operating means while the operation promoting effect is being performed in the second mode, the operating means is performed while the operation promoting effect is being performed in the first mode. The game machine is characterized in that the special display may be executed even when the predetermined operation is performed at the time.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means while the operation promoting effect is being performed in the second mode, when the operation promoting effect is being performed in the second mode, The same display can be executed even when a predetermined operation is not performed on the operating means, and when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means while the operation prompting effect is being performed in the first mode. In other words, during execution of the operation promotion effect in the second mode, the same display can be executed regardless of whether or not there is an operation by the player, and furthermore, during execution of the operation promotion effect, the same display is executed regardless of the mode. It is possible.

40... Normal button (operation means)
100... Main control unit 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Effect control unit (effect executing means)
121... Production control microcomputer CE1... Effect image (special display)
PY1: Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (4)

an operation means that can be operated by a player;
and mode setting means capable of setting a predetermined mode,
The predetermined modes include a first mode and a second mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means in the second mode, the second mode may or may not be switched to the first mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
capable of executing an operation prompting effect to prompt the player to perform the predetermined operation on the operation means;
The operation promotion effects include a first operation promotion effect and a second operation promotion effect,
In the second mode, when the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first operation prompting effect, the second mode is switched to the first mode, while in the second mode, The gaming machine is characterized in that the second mode is not switched to the first mode when the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during the execution of the second operation prompting effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second operation-promoting effect is an effect in which one option is selected from a plurality of options by the predetermined operation on the operating means during execution. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute special effects,
In the first mode, the special effect is not executed unless the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means before the state of the first operation promoting effect being executed becomes the specific mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the second mode, the special effect may be executed before the mode of the first operation promoting effect being executed becomes the specific mode.

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