JP2022178547A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a case where an operation performance is executed, a start condition of a specific control is satisfied when operation means is continuously operated for a continuous specified time during a predetermined operation effective period, and a specific control assuming that the operation means is repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals can be performed when the operation means is further operated continuously after the start condition of the specific control is satisfied during a predetermined operation effective period. When the operation of the operation means is started during a predetermined operation valid period, the operation is accepted as a valid operation. After the operation is started during a predetermined operation valid period, when the next operation of the operation means is started since a specific time shorter than the specified time has passed, the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, as shown in Patent Document 1, for example. is disclosed.

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However, in such a game machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further devising the operation presentation.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems comprises an operation means that can be operated by a player, and an effect control means that controls execution of an effect, the effect includes an operation effect, and the operation effect includes: It is an effect that can derive the effect result according to the operation of the operation means, and the operation effect includes a first operation effect and a second operation effect, and the effect control means controls the first operation effect. In the case of execution, when the operation means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined valid period of operation, a condition for starting the specific control is established, and the specific control is performed during the valid period of the predetermined operation. When the operation means is continuously operated after the condition for starting control is established, specific control can be performed assuming that the operation means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval, and the second operation presentation is performed. In the case of execution, the condition for starting the specific control is established when the operation means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation effective period, and the specific control start condition is satisfied during the predetermined operation effective period. When the operation means is continuously operated after the start condition of the specific control is satisfied, the specific control can be performed by assuming that the operation means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval, and the specified time is When the first operation effect is executed and when the second operation effect is executed, the length is the same. the operation is accepted as a valid operation, and the next operation of the operation means is started when a specific time shorter than the specified time elapses after the operation is started during a predetermined operation valid period. and the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation.

In the gaming machine, the specific time may be longer than the predetermined interval.
With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means accepts the operation as a valid operation when the operation of the operation means is started during a predetermined operation valid period, and the operation is started during the predetermined operation valid period. If a next operation of the operating means is started when a predetermined time shorter than the predetermined interval has elapsed since then, the next operation may not be accepted as a valid operation.

The game machine may be configured such that the predetermined operation effective period when the specific control start condition is satisfied may be different from the predetermined operation effective period when the specific control start condition is not satisfied.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the displacement aspect of a movable body. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows repeated hitting operation production|presentation. The figure which shows repeated hitting operation production|presentation control processing. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing modes in which a continuous hitting operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing modes in which a continuous hitting operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing modes in which a continuous hitting operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing modes in which a continuous hitting operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing modes in which a continuous hitting operation effect is executed.

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls (game media) are shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp 17. - 特許庁For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The decoration lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The speaker 18 is a device that outputs sound, and as one of effects, it executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first operation button 19a, a second operation button 19b and a cross button 19c on the front side of the frame 11 and at positions operable by the player. The first operation button 19a as the operation means and the first operation means is used, for example, in production. The second operation button 19b serving as the operation means and the second operation means is used, for example, for presentation. The cross button 19c is used, for example, to adjust the light intensity of the decorative lamp 17 and the sound volume from the speaker 18, and can change the effect according to the operation.

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

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the second special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as " It may be indicated as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (big hit lottery to be described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols. Special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the big win will be achieved. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the winning symbol is lost.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the big win game is awarded. That is, the jackpot game (win game) is a game given on the condition that the jackpot lottery is won, and is a game given after the big win display result is displayed in the special game. Although the details will be described later, the jackpot game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and therefore it is an advantageous game for the player.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display portion 22c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display portion 22d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (normal variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that a normal winning pattern is obtained. In the normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the normal losing pattern is obtained. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. Although details will be described later, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easier to establish the second special game's holding condition.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal pending display portion 22f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games (normal pending game number) whose execution is suspended because the pending condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape with rails. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a center frame 26 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 . The center frame 26 has an opening 26a.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an effect display device 27 as first effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 27 has a display area 27r in which an image is displayed, and performs display effect (notification) for displaying the image. The performance display device 27 as image display means is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. FIG. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes a effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the production game, the big-hit symbol combination based on the production symbols is derived. For example, the big hit symbol combination by the performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the design combination that is not due to the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some rows of production symbols are different from other rows of production symbols. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are oscillating and displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. Reach is a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) of a plurality of rows, and the same production pattern is temporarily displayed in a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment). ) is continuously being variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the motions of the effect patterns are different.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 28 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 28. - 特許庁For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first starting port 28 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the first special game reserve condition (first reserve condition) can be established, and the award ball payout condition is established. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of a game ball into the first start hole 28 (the game ball entered into the first start hole 28). Also, the first special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the first starting hole 28 .

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 29 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . A game ball can enter the second starting port 29 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second start hole 29. - 特許庁For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second starting port 29 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the second special game reserve condition (second reserve condition) can be established, and the prize ball payout condition is established. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects entry of a game ball into the second start hole 29 (game ball entered into the second start hole 29). Also, the second special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the second starting hole 29 .

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowed state) and a closed state (restricted state) in a game area 21. - 特許庁The open state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3) for operating the normal variable member 30. As shown in FIG. Ordinary variable member 30 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game. In this manner, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 31 opening in the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. - 特許庁For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the path through which the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an open state (allowed state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21 . The open state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or can be easily entered. The closed state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3) that operates the special variable member 32. As shown in FIG. The special variable member 32 is operated in an open state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the big winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big winning game is a game in which the big winning hole 31 is opened (the big winning hole 31 is opened).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.例文帳に追加The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) that allows game balls to enter and detects game balls that pass through the gate 33 . In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball entering the general prize winning hole . For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the general winning hole 34 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a prize winning port different from the above prize winning port. "Winning" means that a game ball enters a winning hole. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with various sensors. Various sensors include a door opening sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the door member 11b is opened from the support member 11a. Various sensors include a magnetic force sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the generation of magnetic force having a prescribed strength or more. Various sensors include an induced magnetic field sensor SE8 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the occurrence of an induced magnetic field with a prescribed strength or more.

In addition, in this embodiment, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a plurality of movable bodies KL and KR as second effect executing means. The plurality of movable bodies KL and KR include a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR imitating swords. In this embodiment, the left movable body KL is moved by driving the first movable effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 3). The right movable body KR is moved by driving the second movable effect actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 3). The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR perform a movable effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the left movable body KL is configured to be changeable between the original position L0 and the second specific position L2. When the left movable body KL is placed at the original position L0, it is hidden behind the game board 20 and cannot be visually recognized by the player. When placed, they are visible to the player. In this embodiment, the left movable body KL includes a first movable light emitting lamp KLA1. The first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 can emit light in a predetermined light-emitting manner. Specifically, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 can emit light with a predetermined emission color and a predetermined emission pattern.

The right movable body KR is configured to be changeable between the original position R0 and the second specific position R2. When placed at the original position R0, the right movable body KR is hidden behind the game board 20 and cannot be visually recognized by the player. When placed, they are visible to the player. In this embodiment, the right movable body KR has a second movable light emitting lamp KLA2. The second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 can emit light in a predetermined light-emitting manner. Specifically, the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 can emit light with a predetermined emission color and a predetermined light emission pattern.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

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

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is greater than that in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, the variable member 30 can normally be operated to the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not actuated to the open condition in the low base condition. That is, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), the type of jackpot game is determined.

In the big-hit game, firstly, an opening effect is performed for informing the start of the big-hit game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed a plurality of times to open the jackpot 31.例文帳に追加The round game is performed with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number ("9" in this embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Terminates when the conditions are satisfied. In other words, the end conditions for ending each of a plurality of round games include the first end condition that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 is the upper limit, and There is a second end condition that the number of game balls entering does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state at the start of the round game, and takes a closed state at the end of the round game. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is opened. takes an open state, and when an end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes a closed state. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending performance for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, specific jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZA and 35 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZB. are classified respectively. Of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed in the second special pattern display section 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Za, and 35 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Zb. It is As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two kinds of big wins in the first special game and two kinds of big wins in the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win patterns are used and expressed as big wins based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb. Also, the types of jackpot games awarded based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the jackpot symbol types.

As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In this embodiment, 25 seconds is defined as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, in each of the round games of a plurality of times, an inter-round interval time (2s in this embodiment) is set (defined) after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round of play will begin, or the ending time will begin. Further, in this embodiment, the same opening time (8 seconds in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 seconds in this embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

A high-probability state and a high-base state are defined for the symbols ZA and Za as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is finished, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next jackpot game is given. For the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is provided, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special game is completed, or the upper limit number of times is reached. A high base state is provided until a jackpot game is provided before the special game is ended.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In addition, in the present embodiment, a normal winning lottery was performed to see if it would be a normal hit, but this is not the only option. It may be determined that high base conditions do not usually win. As the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game, 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state are set. The number of prize balls is "4" when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. "15" is set when it is detected, and "5" is set when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 when the power switch 60a is turned on.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function keeps various information related to game control internally even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped (backup), and when the power supply is started, based on the various information held It is a function to return the game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information relating to the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information on the special game, information on the jackpot game, information on the game state, and information on the payout of prize balls. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 have the backup function, but the sub control board 41 does not have to have the backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and an RWM clear switch 40d. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies, for example, the type of ready-to-win effect, the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. It is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game, the period from the start of the special game to the end of the special game It does not have to be the information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game performed during the period.

The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a losing reach variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing reach variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to be operable to instruct initialization of various backed-up information. In this embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 40d as initialization operation means is in the ON state (operated), power is turned on to initialize various backed up information.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE8 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE8 detect game balls.

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

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

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect in the effect display device 27. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decoration lamp 17. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27 . That is, the sub-control CPU 41a as the effect control means controls the effect display device 27 and performs control to execute the effect. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 17 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the first operation button 19a are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button 19a has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the second operation button 19b are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the cross button 19c are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the cross button 19c has been operated.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the actuators A3 and A4 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A3 and A4. The first movable effect actuator A3 is an actuator such as a stepping motor for moving (moving) the left movable body KL, and the second movable effect actuator A4 is an actuator such as a stepping motor for moving the right movable body KR. actuator. The sub-control CPU 41a and the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1. The sub-control CPU 41a and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special pending number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing.

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

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

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a special game or a big hit game is in progress. During the special game or during the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the special game and the jackpot game are not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the second special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the first special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made by determining whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning a jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a pattern command) that can specify the decided jackpot pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) to instruct the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start command includes a first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can specify which special game's variation pattern is based.

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the winning pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined losing pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determines the jackpot pattern or missing pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the pattern command and the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can perform control relating to the first special game and the second special game, and will perform control to execute the special game when the conditions for executing the special game are established.

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

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game after the opening time has passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot pattern (jackpot type). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 31 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) to the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to a high base state when the big win game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, when the big win game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to achieve a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big win game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big win game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state with the upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

When giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a main probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when starting a jackpot game. In addition, when giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state when starting the jackpot game.

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

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

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal design input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 33 (ball entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. When the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for suspending the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the number of normal reserves does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the normal game reserve condition is satisfied and the execution of the normal variation game is reserved. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the updated normal pending number (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a winning lottery for normal symbols, a random number used for determining the variation time of a normal game, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a way that it is for normal games and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal game is in progress or the normal per game is in progress. During the normal game or during the normal winning game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not during the normal game and during the normal winning game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of normal reservations is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the normal game, and performs a predetermined process to start the normal game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal win lottery). The determination of whether or not to win a normal hit is determined, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the normal hit determination value corresponding to the current base state. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery, and determines whether or not to provide a normal winning game in which the normal variable member 30 is operated and the second starting port 29 can take an open state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning pattern derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the above-described normal symbol variation time shortening control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state to decide. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determined variation time (hereinafter referred to as normal start command) in the output buffer. It should be noted that the normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery for normal symbols. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal losing pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. normally controls actuator A1. For example, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, one normal per game than the first opening pattern A second opening pattern with a longer total opening time of the normal variable member 30 is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined. As a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-win lottery and wins the ready-to-win lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. After the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and when the game end command is input, the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an opening command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the round command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big win effect during the big win game.

In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the first movable light-emitting lamp in addition to the performance display device 27 so that various effects are performed. It controls KLA1, the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2, and the like.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute an operation presentation. The operation effects are effects that are mainly executed in the effect display device 27 . The operation effect is a effect from which an operation result effect can be derived. In particular, the operation effect is an effect from which an operation result effect can be derived according to the player's operation during the operation valid period. The operation valid period is a period during which the player's operation can be accepted as a valid operation. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation effect is a effect that can derive an operation result effect even when the operation effective period ends.

In this embodiment, the operation effects include a single-hit operation effect, a repeated-hit operation effect, and a long-press operation effect. The single-hit operation effect is an effect that derives an operation result effect in response to one operation of at least one of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The continuous hit operation effect is an effect that derives an operation result effect in response to one operation or multiple operations of at least one of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The long-press operation effect is an effect that derives an operation result effect according to the time during which at least one of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b is operated.

In this embodiment, the operation result effects include a non-final operation result effect and a final operation result effect. A non-final operation result effect is an effect that is executed when the operation effective period continues. The final operation result effect is a effect whose execution is started when the operation effective period ends. The final operation result effect will be executed when the operation valid period ends before the upper limit time of the operation valid period has passed, and when the operation valid period ends after the upper limit time of the valid operation period has passed. may be executed.

In this embodiment, the non-final operation result effects include effects suggesting the degree of expectation that the variable game being executed will result in a big win. More specifically, as an effect suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit, there is an effect in which the number of steps among the number of steps divided into a plurality of steps increases according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. . In addition, the non-final operation result effect includes an effect in which the number of stages does not increase according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. It can be said that it is an identifiable performance.

In the present embodiment, the final operation result effect includes a big win confirmation effect that notifies that the variable game being executed will result in a big win, and a loss confirmation effect that notifies that the variable game under execution will not result in a big win. .

As shown in FIG. 4, the repeated-hit operation effects include a first repeated-hit operation effect, a second repeated-hit operation effect, and a third repeated-hit operation effect. The second repeated hitting operation effect is a repeated hitting effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than the first repeated hitting operation effect. The third repeated-hit operation effect is a repeated-hit effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than the first repeated-hit operation effect and the second repeated-hit operation effect. In the present embodiment, at least one of the continuous hitting operation effects corresponds to the specific operation effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the first repeated hit operation effect corresponds to the first operation effect, the second repeated hit operation effect corresponds to the second operation effect, and the third repeated hit operation effect corresponds to the third operation effect.

The first repeated hit operation effect is an effect in which an operation result effect can be executed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The first repeated hit operation effect is an effect of displaying an image prompting the user to operate the first operation button 19a during the effective operation period. The first repeated hit operation effect is an effect controlled during the operation effective period with the upper limit time ta1 as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the first continuous hitting operation effect can display, for example, a meter image with a plurality of stages, and the number of stages of the meter image changes according to the player's operation, and the predetermined upper limit number of stages is reached. It is a production that determines that it will be a big hit.

The second repeated hit operation effect is an effect in which an operation result effect can be executed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The second repeated hit operation effect is an effect of displaying an image prompting the user to operate the first operation button 19a during the valid operation period. The second repeated hit operation effect is an effect controlled during the operation effective period with the upper limit time ta2 as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the second repeated hit operation effect is such that, for example, the ratio of the display area corresponding to the friend character and the display area corresponding to the enemy character changes according to the player's operation, and the display area corresponding to the enemy character is changed. It is a production that confirms that it will be a big hit when is no longer displayed.

The third repeated hit operation effect is an effect in which an operation result effect can be executed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The third consecutive hit operation effect is an effect of displaying an image prompting the user to operate the second operation button 19b during the effective operation period. The third repeated hit operation effect is an effect controlled during the operation effective period with the upper limit time ta3 as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the third consecutive hit operation effect is, for example, an effect in which a numerical image showing a numerical value can be displayed, and the numerical value changes according to the player's operation, and when it reaches a predetermined specific value, a big hit is won. It is a production that confirms that it will be.

In this embodiment, the upper limit time ta2 is longer than the upper limit time ta1. In this embodiment, the upper limit time ta3 is longer than the upper limit time ta1. The upper limit time ta3 is longer than the upper limit time ta2.

In the present embodiment, repeated hitting control can be executed as specific control. In the present embodiment, the assumed repeated hit control is control that regards the long press operation of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b as repeated hit operations. Specifically, in the case where the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and the case where the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the assumed repeated hitting control regards the long pressing operation of the second operation button 19b as the repeated hitting operation. However, it is a control that regards the long-pressing operation of the first operation button 19a as repeated hitting operation at a predetermined interval tc1. On the other hand, when the third repeated hit operation effect is executed, the assumed repeated hit control does not regard the long press operation of the first operation button 19a as a repeated hit operation, but the long press operation of the second operation button 19b. , is regarded as a continuous hitting operation at a predetermined interval tc2.

In this embodiment, the predetermined interval tc1 assumed when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed has the same length as the predetermined interval tc1 assumed when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined interval tc2 at which it is assumed that the operation is performed when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed is the predetermined interval at which the operation is assumed to be performed when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed. This time is shorter than tc1.

The assumed continuous hitting control is control that is started when a start condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case where the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the case where the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, and the case where the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is that the operation is valid. It is established by continuing the state in which the first operation button 19a is operated during the period for the specified time tb.

In this embodiment, the prescribed time tb when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the prescribed time tb when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, and the prescribed time when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed tb is the same time (length).

In this embodiment, a specific effect can be executed. A specific effect is a effect having a plurality of effect elements. The plurality of effect elements include displacement of the left movable body KL, displacement of the right movable body KR, light emission of the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1, and light emission of the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2. Specifically, in the specific effect, after the left movable body KL is displaced from the first specific position L1 to the second specific position L2 while the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode, the second specific position L2 is displayed. It includes an effect of displacing from to the first specific position L1. In the specific effect, after the right movable body KR is displaced from the first specific position R1 to the second specific position R2 while the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emits light in a predetermined lighting mode, Includes an effect of displacing to a specific position R1. That is, the specific effect is a effect executed by the movable bodies KL and KR.

A specific effect is a effect that is executed when a special condition is established. In the present embodiment, the special condition can be established in a variable game in which a repeated hitting operation effect is executed. In particular, the special condition is established when a specific operation result effect is derived as the final operation result effect in the repeated hitting operation effect. In the present embodiment, the specific operation result effect is a effect that confirms that the game will be a big hit. As described above, the specific effect is a effect that is executed when a special condition is satisfied in accordance with the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b in the continuous hitting operation effect.

Various errors may occur in this embodiment. Various errors include door opening errors, magnetic force generation errors, and induced magnetic field generation errors.
A door open error is an error that can identify that the door member 11b has been opened based on the detection result of the door open sensor SE6. The door open error is an error that starts when the door member 11b is opened and ends when the door member 11b is closed or a predetermined time has elapsed.

A magnetic force generation error is an error that can identify that a magnetic force of a specified strength or more has been generated based on the detection result of the magnetic force sensor SE7. A magnetic force generation error is an error that is triggered by the generation of a magnetic force greater than or equal to a specified strength and ends when the power is turned off.

The induced magnetic field generation error is an error that can identify the occurrence of a induced magnetic field having a specified strength or more based on the detection result of the induced magnetic field sensor SE8. An induced magnetic field generation error is an error that is triggered by the generation of an induced magnetic field having a specified intensity or more and ends when the power is turned off.

In this embodiment, the operation effect is a effect that is executed even when at least one of the door opening error, the magnetic force generation error, and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, whether or not the assumed repeated hitting control functions effectively depends on the conditions that are established. Specifically, the assumed continuous hitting control functions effectively when neither magnetic force generation error nor induced magnetic field generation error occurs. In particular, the simulated continuous hitting control functions effectively when a door open error occurs. On the other hand, the assumed continuous hitting control does not function effectively when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific effect varies in effect mode depending on the condition to be established. Specifically, in the specific effect, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode when no door opening error, magnetic force generation error, or induced magnetic field generation error occurs, This is an effect in which the bodies KL and KR are displaced. On the other hand, the specific effect is a effect in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the second light emission mode and the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced when the door opening error occurs. . Further, in the specific effect, when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the third light emission mode, and the movable body This is an effect in which KL and KR are not displaced.

Here, control processing based on detection signals from various sensors, which is executed by the main control CPU 40a, will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a determines that the door member 11b has been opened based on the detection signal from the door open sensor SE6, it sets a door open command that can specify that the door member 11b has been opened in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a determines that the door member 11b is closed based on the detection signal from the door open sensor SE6, it sets a door closing command that can specify that the door member 11b is closed in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a determines that a magnetic force of a specified strength or more has been generated based on the detection signal from the magnetic force sensor SE7, it sets a magnetic force generation command that can specify the generation of a magnetic force of a specified strength or more in the output buffer.

Based on the detection signal from the induction magnetic field sensor SE8, when the main control CPU 40a determines that a dielectric field with a specified strength or more has occurred, the main control CPU 40a outputs a dielectric field generation command that can specify the occurrence of a dielectric field with a specified strength or more to the output buffer. set to

On the other hand, error control processing for controlling error information executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the magnetic force generation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the input of the magnetic force generation command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the occurrence of the magnetic force generation error.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the dielectric magnetic field generation command, it stores information that can specify the input of the dielectric magnetic field generation command in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the occurrence of a dielectric magnetic field generation error.

When the door opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the input of the door opening command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a predetermined time has passed since the door opening command was input. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that a predetermined time has passed since the input of the door open command, it erases the information that can specify the input of the door open command. Further, when the door closing command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can specify the input of the door opening command. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify that the door member 11b has been opened.

Next, the continuous hit operation effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This repeated hit operation effect determination process is a process that is executed with the input of a game start command as a trigger.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the input game start command, whether or not to execute the repeated hitting operation effect and the type of repeated hitting operation effect to be executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of repeated hit operation effect so that the second repeated hit operation effect has a higher expectation for a big hit than the first repeated hit operation effect. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the types of repeated hitting operation effects so that the degree of expectation for big win is higher in the third repeated hitting operation effect than in the second repeated hitting operation effect. The sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the determined result in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the continuous hitting operation effect determination process.

As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not to execute the repeated hitting operation effect and the type of repeated hitting operation effect to be executed based on the information indicating the determined result. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a can also specify the timing at which the operation effective period corresponding to the type of repeated hitting operation effect starts and the upper limit time.

In a process different from the repeated-hit operation effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of repeated-hit operation effect when the repeated-hit operation effect starts and the operation effective period starts in a variable game in which the repeated-hit operation effect is executed. Control is performed to cause the effect display device 27 to display an image prompting an operation in a corresponding display mode. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed. I do. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image prompting the user to operate the second operation button 19b when the third repeated hit operation effect is executed. Further, when the repeated hitting operation effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the repeated hitting operation effect in the effect mode corresponding to the type of the repeated hitting operation effect in addition to the image prompting the operation. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify the type of repeated hitting operation effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the repeated hitting operation presentation control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This repeated-hit operation effect control process is a process that is executed at predetermined intervals when control is performed during an operation effective period corresponding to the type of repeated-hit operation effect in a variation game in which a repeated-hit operation effect is executed.

First, in step S101, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation signal from the first operation button 19a or the operation signal from the second operation button 19b has changed from the OFF state to the ON state. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation signal from the first operation button 19a and the operation signal from the second operation button 19b have not changed from the off state to the on state, the step The process proceeds to S106. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation signal from the first operation button 19a or the operation signal from the second operation button 19b has changed from the OFF state to the ON state, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is the reception invalid period. The reception invalid period includes the reception invalid period of the first operation button 19a and the reception invalid period of the second operation button 19b. During the reception invalid period of the first operation button 19a, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the OFF state to the ON state regardless of the operation signal from the second operation button 19b, and the operation of the first operation button 19a is disabled. This is a period from when the operation is determined to be valid until a predetermined operation invalid time elapses. During the reception invalid period of the second operation button 19b, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the OFF state to the ON state regardless of the operation signal from the first operation button 19a, and the operation of the first operation button 19a is disabled. This is a period from when the operation is determined to be valid until a predetermined operation invalid time elapses. In this embodiment, the operation invalid time of the first operation button 19a is the same as the operation invalid time of the second operation button 19b. In the present embodiment, the reception invalid period is a period from when the previous operation is performed until a predetermined time elapses, and is a period shorter than the predetermined time tb and the predetermined intervals tc1 and tc2.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines in step S101 that the operation signal from the first operation button 19a has changed from the OFF state to the ON state, the first operation button 19a is turned on based on the value of the first operation invalidation counter. It is determined whether it is the reception invalid period of. The first operation invalid counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The first operation invalid counter is a counter for counting the acceptance invalid period of the first operation button 19a.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines in step S101 that the operation signal from the second operation button 19b has changed from the OFF state to the ON state, the acceptance invalid period of the second operation button 19b is set based on the value of the second operation invalid counter. Determine whether it is The second operation invalid counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The second operation invalid counter is a counter for counting the reception invalid period of the second operation button 19b.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the acceptance invalid period, it proceeds to step S106 without executing steps S103 to S105. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a treats the operation of the first operation button 19a as a valid operation when the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state during the reception invalid period of the first operation button 19a. I do not accept. The sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the operation of the second operation button 19b as a valid operation when the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state during the acceptance invalid period of the second operation button 19b. . On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the acceptance invalid period, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, the sub-control CPU 41a performs operation validity determination for determining an operation based on the operation signal being turned on from an off state as a valid operation. Specifically, when the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the OFF state to the ON state after the reception invalid period of the first operation button 19a ends, the sub-control CPU 41a is accepted as a valid operation. The sub-control CPU 41a enables the operation of the second operation button 19b when the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state after the reception invalid period of the second operation button 19b ends. Accept as an operation. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an operation invalid time. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the operation of the first operation button 19a as a valid operation, it sets information indicating the operation invalid time in the first operation invalid counter. When the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the operation of the second operation button 19b as a valid operation, it sets information indicating the operation invalid time in the second operation invalid counter. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S105.

In a process different from the repeated hit operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can update the information set in the first invalid operation counter and the information set in the second invalid operation counter at a predetermined cycle. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether it is the acceptance invalid period of the first operation button 19a based on the information set in the first operation invalid counter. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether it is the acceptance invalid period of the second operation button 19b based on the information set in the second operation invalid counter.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the operation as a valid operation when the operation of the first operation button 19a is started during the operation valid period. Then, when the next operation of the first operation button 19a is started when the reception invalid period has passed after the operation of the first operation button 19a is started, the sub-control CPU 41a treats the operation as a valid operation. can be accepted as On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the next operation of the first operation button 19a as a valid operation even if the next operation of the first operation button 19a is started during the reception invalid period after the operation of the first operation button 19a is started.

Also, the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the operation as a valid operation when the operation of the second operation button 19b is started during the operation valid period. Then, when the next operation of the second operation button 19b is started when the acceptance invalid period has passed after the operation of the second operation button 19b is started, the sub-control CPU 41a can be accepted as a valid operation. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the next operation of the second operation button 19b as a valid operation even if it is during the reception invalid period after the operation of the second operation button 19b is started.

In the present embodiment, the specific time corresponds to the time after the reception invalid period and the time shorter than the specified time tb and longer than the predetermined intervals tc1 and tc2. In this embodiment, the time during the reception invalid period corresponds to the predetermined time.

Returning to the description of the repeated hitting operation effect control process, in step S105, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an operation targeted for assumed repeated hitting control has been accepted as a valid operation. Specifically, in both the case where the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and the case where the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the operation targeted for the assumed repeated hitting control is the operation of the first operation button 19a. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation of the first operation button 19a is accepted as a valid operation in the case where the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and the case where the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed. , it is determined that the operation to be the target of the assumed repeated hitting control has been accepted as a valid operation. On the other hand, when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the operation targeted for the assumed repeated hitting control is the operation of the second operation button 19b. Therefore, in the case where the third repeated-hit operation effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when the operation of the second operation button 19b is accepted as a valid operation, the operation targeted for the presumed repeated-hit control is It is determined that the operation has been accepted as a valid operation.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation to be the target of the assumed repeated hitting control has not been accepted as a valid operation, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S107 without executing step S106. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation to be the target of the assumed repeated hitting control has been accepted as a valid operation, the process proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a specified time counting process. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a assumes information indicating the specified time tb and sets it in the operation start determination counter. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the same prescribed time tb in the case of executing the first repeated hitting operation effect, the case of executing the second repeated hitting operation effect, and the case of executing the third repeated hitting operation effect. Considering the information shown, set the operation start determination counter. The assumed operation start determination counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The assumed operation start determination counter is a counter for determining whether or not a condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is satisfied. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S107.

In a process different from the continuous hit operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can update the information set in the assumed operation start determination counter at a predetermined cycle. Then, based on the information set in the assumed operation start determination counter, the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the operation of the operation button to be the target of the assumed continuous hit control as a valid operation, and the specified time tb has passed. can be specified. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the conditions for starting the assumed continuous hitting control are satisfied based on the information set in the assumed operation start determination counter.

Returning to the description of the continuous-hit operation effect control process, in step S107, the sub-control CPU 41a validates the operation of the operation button targeted for the assumed continuous-hit control based on the information set in the assumed operation start determination counter. It is determined whether a specified time has passed since it was accepted as an operation. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the specified time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the specified time has passed, it sets information indicating that the presumed repeated hitting control has become effective in the sub-control RAM 41c, and proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a presumed operation validity determination. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation button targeted for the assumed continuous hit control is operated when a specified time has passed since the operation button targeted for the assumed repeated hit control is operated. Repeated hit control is performed. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S110.

In step S110, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating a predetermined interval in the assumed operation interval counter. The assumed operation interval counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The assumed operation interval counter is a counter for determining whether or not a predetermined interval has elapsed since an operation was assumed.

In this embodiment, the interval at which the operation is considered to have been performed is the predetermined interval tc1 between when the first repeated-hit operation effect is executed and when the second repeated-hit operation effect is executed. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a considers information indicating the predetermined interval tc1 and sets it in the operation interval counter when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the third repeated hit operation effect is executed, the interval at which the operation is considered to be performed is the predetermined interval tc2. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a considers the information indicating the predetermined interval tc2 and sets it in the operation interval counter when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed. When this processing ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S111.

In a process different from the continuous hit operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can update the information set in the assumed operation interval counter at a predetermined cycle. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether a predetermined interval has elapsed since it was assumed that the operation was performed by the assumed continuous hit control, based on the information set in the assumed operation interval counter.

Returning to the description of the repeated hitting operation effect control process, in step S108, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a predetermined interval has been reached when the assumed repeated hitting control is valid. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the assumed continuous-hit control is effective when information indicating that the assumed continuous-hit control is effective is set in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the information set in the assumed operation interval counter, whether or not a predetermined interval has elapsed since it was assumed that the operation was performed by the assumed continuous hit control.

When the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the predetermined interval has been reached while the assumed continuous hitting control is valid, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S111 without executing steps S109 and S110. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S109 when determining that the predetermined interval has been reached while the assumed continuous hitting control is valid. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform continuous hit control assuming that the operation has been repeated at a predetermined interval based on the information set in the assumed operation interval counter.

In this way, when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the first operation button 19a continues to be pressed for the continuous specified time tb during the operation valid period. When it is operated, the conditions for starting the assumed continuous hit control are satisfied. When the first operation button 19a is continuously operated after the condition for starting the presumed continuous hitting control is established during the valid operation period, it is assumed that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval tc1. It is possible to perform continuous hitting control assuming.

On the other hand, when the first repeated hit operation effect is executed and when the second repeated hit operation effect is executed, the second operation button 19b continues to be pressed for a continuous specified time tb during the operation valid period. When it is operated, the start condition of assumed continuous hit control is not satisfied. Further, when the second operation button 19b is continuously operated during the valid operation period, it is assumed that the second operation button 19b is repeatedly operated at the predetermined interval tc1, and continuous hitting control cannot be performed. .

Further, in the case where the third repeated hit operation effect is executed, when the second operation button 19b is continuously operated over the continuous specified time tb during the valid operation period, the assumed repeated hit control start condition is To establish. Then, when the second operation button 19b is continuously operated after the conditions for starting the presumed continuous hitting control are satisfied during the effective period of operation, it is assumed that the second operation button 19b has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval tc2. It is possible to perform continuous hitting control assuming.

On the other hand, in the case where the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the presumed repeated hitting control is started when the first operation button 19a is continuously operated over the continuous specified time tb during the operation valid period. condition does not hold. Further, when the first operation button 19a is further continuously operated during the valid operation period, it is assumed that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly operated at the predetermined interval tc2, and continuous hitting control cannot be performed. .

In step S111, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the clear condition is met. The clear condition is a condition for erasing assumed operation-related information related to assumed repeated hitting control. Specifically, the clear condition is satisfied when the operation signal from the operation button targeted for the assumed repeated hitting control changes from the ON state to the OFF state when the assumed repeated hitting control is valid. Also, in the present embodiment, the clear condition is satisfied when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the dielectric magnetic field generation error occurs. In this embodiment, the clear condition is not satisfied when a door open error occurs. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the clear condition is not met, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S113 without executing step S112. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the clear condition is met, the process proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a presumed-operation-related information clear process for erasing the presumed-operation-related information. In the present embodiment, the assumed operation related information includes information indicating that the assumed continuous hit control is enabled, information set in the assumed operation start determination counter, and assumed operation interval. Contains the information set in the counter. That is, even when the assumed continuous hit control is being performed, the assumed repeated hit control ends when the clear condition is satisfied. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S112.

In step S113, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether various validity determinations have been made. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation is valid in steps S103 and S109, it determines that various validity determinations have been made. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that various validity determinations have not been made, it ends the repeated hitting operation effect control process without executing step S114. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that various validity determinations have been made, it proceeds to step S114. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S114 in the same way when the operation is determined to be valid based on each operation signal in step S103 and when the operation is deemed to be valid by the assumed continuous hit control in step S109. Transition.

In step S114, the sub-control CPU 41a executes effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a variation pattern from the input game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of repeated hit operation effect that has already been determined in the repeated hit operation effect determination process. The sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect contents of the operation result effect corresponding to the type of repeated hitting operation effect based on the specified variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the effect content of the determined operation result effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the operation result effect in response to the fact that the operation is determined to be valid in steps S103 and S109.

In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern that will result in a big hit, the number of steps increases as non-final operation result presentation with a higher probability than when specifying a variation pattern that does not result in a big win. Determines the operation result rendering. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern that will result in a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, with a predetermined probability, an operation result effect in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the variation pattern does not result in a big hit, it does not determine the operation result effect in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages. Therefore, the repeated hitting operation effect becomes a effect in which the degree of expectation for a big hit increases as the number of stages increases. In addition, when the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages, it is determined that the consecutive hitting operation effect will result in a big hit. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the repeated hitting operation effect control process.

In a process different from the repeated hitting operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the operation result effect with the determined effect contents based on the information indicating the determined effect contents of the operation result effect.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify that the operation has been accepted. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the decoration lamp 17 to emit light in a light emission mode that can specify that the operation has been accepted. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control to output from the speaker 18 a sound that can specify that an operation has been accepted. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display a stage number image capable of specifying the stage number.

The sub-control CPU 41a terminates the valid operation period when executing an operation result effect in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages. The sub-control CPU 41a derives a specific operation result effect as the final operation result effect when executing the operation result effect in which the number of steps increases to the upper limit number of steps. Concretely, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify that the big hit is confirmed.

The sub-control CPU 41a derives the final operation result presentation when the upper limit time of the operation valid period is reached and the operation valid period ends without executing the operation result presentation in which the number of steps increases to the upper limit number of steps. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes an operation result performance in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages, and determines that the variation pattern is a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a derives a specific operation result performance as the final operation result performance. . Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the variation pattern is a big hit, it causes the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify that the big win is confirmed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a variation pattern that does not result in a big hit, it causes the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify that it will not result in a big win. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the repeated hitting operation effect control process.

In this embodiment, when at least one of the door opening error, the magnetic force generation error, and the dielectric magnetic field generation error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a emits the decoration lamp 17 in a light emission mode that can specify that the operation has been accepted. don't let

The sub-control CPU 41a does not cause the effect display device 27 to display an image that can identify that the operation has been accepted when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the electromagnetic field generation error is occurring. The sub-control CPU 41a does not output from the speaker 18 a voice that can specify that the operation has been accepted when a door opening error has occurred. The sub-control CPU 41a does not cause the effect display device 27 to display the stage number image that can specify the stage number when the door opening error occurs.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify that the operation has been accepted when a door opening error has occurred. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the speaker 18 to output a voice that can specify that the operation has been accepted when a door open error has occurred. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a step number image capable of specifying the step number when a door opening error occurs.

In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a restricts a part of the operation result effect executed in response to the player's operation when at least one of the door opening error, the magnetic force generation error, and the dielectric magnetic field generation error occurs.

Further, in a process different from the repeated hitting operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a specific effect when deriving a specific operation result effect as the final operation result effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displaces the left movable body KL from the first specific position L1 to the second specific position L2 in a state in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 is caused to emit light in the first light emission mode. 2 Displace from the specific position L2 to the first specific position L1. The sub-control CPU 41a displaces the right movable body KR from the first specific position R1 to the second specific position R2 in a state where the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 is caused to emit light in the first light emission mode, and then moves the right movable body KR to the second specific position R2. to the first specific position R1.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 to emit light in the second light-emitting mode, and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 to emit light in the second light-emitting mode when performing a specific effect when a door opening error occurs. emit light in the second light emission mode, the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 to emit light in the third light-emitting mode when executing a specific effect when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the dielectric magnetic field generation error occurs, The movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced while the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emits light in the second light-emitting mode.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific performance in the first performance mode when the special condition is established when any of the door opening error, the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error does not occur. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect in the second effect mode when the special condition is established when the door opening error occurs. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect in the third effect mode when the special condition is established when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6 to FIG. 10, the manner of execution of the continuous hitting operation effect and the specific effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6(a), when the first repeated hit operation effect is executed, the execution of the first repeated hit operation effect is started at the timing indicated by symbol T1 during execution of the variable game, and the first repeated hit operation is performed. The operation effective period of the effect starts, and an image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed on the effect display device 27 (indicated in the drawing as "first continuous hitting operation notification").

When the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T11, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the first operation button 19a is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, the operation of the first operation button 19a ends.

When the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the OFF state to the ON state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the second operation button 19b is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, the operation of the second operation button 19b ends.

Similarly, when the first operation button 19a is operated at timings T13 and T14, it is determined that the operation of the first operation button 19a is valid, and a non-final operation result effect is executed. be. Also, when the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T15, it is determined that the operation of the second operation button 19b is a valid operation, and a non-final operation result effect is executed.

Then, when the number of steps does not reach the upper limit number of steps at the timing indicated by symbol T2, the upper limit time of the valid operation period is reached, and the valid operation period ends. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 may emit light in the first light emission mode, and a specific effect may be executed in which the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced. On the other hand, there are cases where the specific effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the number of steps reaches the upper limit number during the valid operation period at the timing indicated by symbol T16, the valid operation period ends before the timing indicated by symbol T2. finish. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and a specific effect is executed in which the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7(a), when the first repeated hit operation effect is executed, when the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T17 during execution of the variation game, the first operation button 19a is operated. The operation signal from the 1 operation button 19a changes from the OFF state to the ON state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the first operation button 19a is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, the first operation button 19a is continuously operated.

Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T18, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a is continuously turned on until the specified time tb elapses after the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. When it is in the state, the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting control is established. In this case, as an operation determination result, it is assumed that the first operation button 19a has been operated as a valid operation by the assumed continuous hitting control. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed.

After that, if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, the first operation button 19a is operated as a valid operation by presumed continuous hitting control at a predetermined interval tc1 after it is determined that the operation is valid. regarded as a thing. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed.

At the timing indicated by symbol T19, if the number of steps reaches the upper limit number during the valid operation period, the valid operation period ends before the timing indicated by symbol T2. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and a specific effect is executed in which the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7(b), when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the execution of the second repeated hitting operation effect starts at the timing indicated by symbol T1 during execution of the variation game. At the timing indicated by reference symbol T1, the operation effective period of the second consecutive hitting operation effect starts, and an image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed on the effect display device 27. FIG.

Then, when the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T21, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the OFF state to the ON state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the first operation button 19a is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, the first operation button 19a is continuously operated.

Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T22, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a is continuously turned on until the specified time tb elapses after the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. When it is in the state, the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting control is established. In this case, as an operation determination result, it is assumed that the first operation button 19a has been operated as a valid operation by the assumed continuous hitting control. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed.

After that, if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, the first operation button 19a is operated as a valid operation by presumed continuous hitting control at a predetermined interval tc1 after it is determined that the operation is valid. regarded as a thing. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed.

Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T23, when the number of steps reaches the upper limit number during the valid operation period, the valid operation period ends before the timing indicated by symbol T3. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and a specific effect is executed in which the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(a), when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the execution of the third repeated hitting operation effect starts at the timing indicated by symbol T1 during execution of the variation game. At the timing indicated by symbol T1, the effective period of operation of the third repeated hit operation effect starts, and an image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed on the effect display device 27 (in the figure, "2nd repeated hit operation notification" is displayed). ”).

Then, when the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T31, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the OFF state to the ON state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the second operation button 19b is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, the second operation button 19b is continuously operated.

Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T32, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b is continuously turned on until the specified time tb elapses after the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state. When it is in the state, the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting control is satisfied. In this case, as an operation determination result, it is assumed that the second operation button 19b has been operated as a valid operation by the assumed repeated hitting control. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed.

After that, if the second operation button 19b is continuously operated, the second operation button 19b is operated as a valid operation by the presumed repeated hitting control at a predetermined interval tc2 after it is determined that the operation is valid. regarded as a thing. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed.

Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T33, when the number of steps reaches the upper limit number during the valid operation period, the valid operation period ends before the timing indicated by symbol T4. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and a specific effect is executed in which the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(b), when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, during execution of the variation game, when repeated hitting control is being performed from the timing indicated by symbol T18, When the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T41, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the OFF state to the ON state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the second operation button 19b is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, the second operation button 19b is continuously operated.

In this way, after the conditions for starting the presumed continuous hitting control are satisfied in accordance with the operation of the first operation button 19a during the operation valid period, the second operation is performed in a state where the first operation button 19a is continuously operated. When the operation button 19b is operated, the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted as a valid operation.

On the other hand, although not shown, when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, even if the first operating button 19a is operated while the simulated repeated hitting control of the second operating button 19b is being performed, It is determined that the operation of the first operation button 19a is valid.

That is, after the conditions for starting the assumed continuous hitting control are satisfied in accordance with the operation of the second operation button 19b during the operation valid period, the first operation button is pressed while the second operation button 19b is continuously operated. 19a is operated, the operation of the first operation button 19a can be accepted as a valid operation.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9(a), when the first repeated hit operation effect is executed, when the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T42 during execution of the variation game, the second operation button 19b is operated. The operation signal from the 2 operation button 19b is turned on from the off state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the second operation button 19b is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, even if the second operation button 19b is continuously operated, the assumed repeated hitting control of the second operation button 19b does not become effective.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(b), when the third consecutive hit operation effect is executed, when the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T43 during execution of the variable game, the first operation button 19a is operated. The operation signal from the operation button 19a changes from the OFF state to the ON state. In this case, as the operation determination result, it is determined that the operation of the first operation button 19a is a valid operation. Then, when the operation is determined to be valid, a non-final operation result effect is executed. After that, even if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, the presumed repeated hitting control of the first operation button 19a does not become effective.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10(a), when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the door is opened at the timing shown at T5 when repeated hitting control is being performed from the timing shown at T18. When an opening error (shown as "first error detection" in the drawing) occurs, a part of the operation result effect is restricted. In addition, the assumed repeated hitting control is continuously performed.

At the timing indicated by symbol T19, if the number of steps reaches the upper limit number during the valid operation period, the valid operation period ends before the timing indicated by symbol T2. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the second light emission mode, but the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(b), when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the magnetic force is generated at the timing indicated by the symbol T5 while the repeated hitting control is being performed from the timing indicated by the symbol T18. If at least one of an error and an electromagnetic field generation error (shown as "second error detection" in the figure) occurs, a part of the operation result presentation is restricted. In addition, the assumed repeated hitting control is not effectively performed.

At the timing indicated by symbol T19, if the number of steps reaches the upper limit number during the valid operation period, the valid operation period ends before the timing indicated by symbol T2. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the third light emission mode, but the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced.

In this way, when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, and when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the operation result effect is changed due to the occurrence of the door opening error. Even when it is restricted, continuous hitting control can be performed assuming that the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced magnetic field generation error occurs when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, and when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed. When the operation result effect is restricted due to the occurrence, the assumed continuous hit control cannot be performed.

Further, when any one of the door opening error, the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error does not occur, the specific effect is executed in the first effect mode. On the other hand, when the door opening error occurs, the specific effect is executed in the second effect mode. A specific effect is executed in the third effect mode when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs.

In this embodiment, the occurrence of the door opening error corresponds to the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the occurrence of at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error corresponds to the establishment of the specific condition. In this embodiment, the door open error corresponds to the predetermined error.

In this embodiment, the effect mode of the specific effect when various errors do not occur corresponds to the first effect mode. In this embodiment, the effect mode of the specific effect when the door open error occurs corresponds to the second effect mode. In this embodiment, the effect mode of the specific effect when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error is occurring corresponds to the third effect mode.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) Timing at which the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is started when the first repeated-hit operation effect is executed, when the second repeated-hit operation effect is executed, and when the third repeated-hit operation effect is executed. , the time until the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting control is met is the same specified time tb. Therefore, regarding the fact that the conditions for starting the assumed continuous-hit control are established in the case where the first repeated-hit operation effect is executed, the case where the second repeated-hit operation effect is executed, and the case where the third repeated-hit operation effect is executed. Similar operability can be provided, and interest in the game can be improved.

(2) The predetermined interval tc1 assumed when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed has the same length as the predetermined interval tc1 assumed when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed. Therefore, in the case where the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and the case where the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, it is possible to set the operation interval at which it is assumed that the operation is performed by the assumed repeated hitting control to be the same interval. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) The predetermined interval tc2 assumed when the third repeated-hit operation effect is executed has a length different from the predetermined interval tc1 assumed when the first repeated-hit operation effect is executed. For this reason, by varying the predetermined interval assumed by the assumed repeated hitting control in the case where the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and the case where the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the predetermined interval can be varied. can be sexualized. In addition to this, even if the predetermined interval assumed by the assumed continuous hitting control is changed, the same operability is provided regarding the fulfillment of the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) When an operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is started during the operation valid period, the operation can be accepted as a valid operation. Then, when a time period shorter than the specified time has elapsed since the operation was started during the operation valid period, and the next operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is started after the reception invalid period has ended, it is considered Although the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting control is not satisfied and the assumed continuous hitting control is not performed, the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation. Therefore, when a time period shorter than the specified time tb has elapsed since the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b was started, the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation, and the next operation can be performed as intended by the player. It is possible to provide the operability to accept the operation as a valid operation, and to improve the interest in the game.

(5) Even if it is not deemed to have been operated by the assumed repeated hitting control, if the operation is performed for a time longer than the predetermined interval at which it is assumed to have been operated by the assumed repeated hitting control, the operation is valid. can be accepted as a simple operation.

(6) On the other hand, when an operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is started during the operation valid period, the operation is accepted as a valid operation, but a time shorter than the predetermined interval has passed since the operation was started, Even if the next operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is started during the reception invalid period, it is not accepted as a valid operation. For this reason, even if it is not deemed to have been operated by the assumed repeated hitting control, it is accepted as a valid operation even if it is operated in a time shorter than the predetermined interval at which it is assumed to be operated by the assumed repeated hitting control. sometimes not.

(7) The second operation button 19b is continuously operated for a continuous specified time tb during the valid operation period when the first repeated-hit operation effect is executed and when the second repeated-hit operation effect is executed. If the start condition is not met when the second operation button 19b is pressed and the second operation button 19b is continuously operated, the assumed continuous hitting control is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to provide different operability as to whether or not to perform the presumed continuous hitting control depending on whether the operation is the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. can be improved.

(8) In both the case where the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and the case where the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the first operation button 19a is pressed after the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is satisfied during the operation valid period. Even in a state where the assumed continuous hit control is being performed, when the second operation button 19b is operated, the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted as a valid operation.

(9) In the case where the third repeated hit operation effect is executed, the start condition is not satisfied when the first operation button 19a is continuously operated for a continuous specified time tb during the valid operation period, and further When the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, the assumed continuous hitting control is not performed. Therefore, depending on the type of continuous-hit operation effect, it is possible to change the operation button that satisfies the conditions for starting the assumed continuous-hit control, and whether or not to perform the assumed continuous-hit control differs depending on the type of continuous-hit operation effect. Operability can be provided, and interest in games can be improved.

(10) When the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, and when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the operation buttons 19a and 19b are pressed due to the occurrence of the door opening error. Even when the operation result presentation corresponding to the operation is restricted, the simulated continuous hitting control can be performed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(11) On the other hand, when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs and the operation result presentation corresponding to the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is restricted, the presumed continuous hit control cannot be performed. . Therefore, even when the operation result presentation corresponding to the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is restricted, a door opening error occurs, or at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced magnetic field generation error occurs. It is possible to determine whether or not to perform the assumed continuous hitting control depending on whether the game is to be played or not, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) The specific effect is a effect that is executed when a special condition is established in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b in the continuous hitting operation effect. Even when a door opening error occurs, when a special condition is established according to the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b in the continuous hitting operation presentation, it is specified in a performance mode different from when the door opening error does not occur. An effect can be executed, it is possible to specify that a special condition has been established in the repeated hitting operation effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above-described embodiment, even if the operation button is operated before the valid operation period starts, the conditions for starting the assumed repeated hitting control are not met, but this is not the only option. For example, even if an operation button is operated before the valid operation period starts, it is deemed that the time during which the operation button is continuously turned on reaches the specified time during the valid operation period. A condition for starting repeated hitting control may be satisfied.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, after the conditions for starting the assumed continuous hit control are met, the power is turned off and the return control is performed while the operation button to be the target of the assumed repeated hit control is being continuously operated. In this situation, even if the operation button that is the target of the assumed continuous hit control is continuously operated, the assumed repeated hit control is performed because the condition for starting the assumed repeated hit control is not satisfied. It doesn't have to be. In addition, for example, in such a situation, after the return control is performed, if the operation button to be the target of the assumed continuous hit control is continuously operated during execution of the variable game, it is assumed that However, the conditions for starting the repeated hitting control may be satisfied, and the assumed repeated hitting control may be performed. Further, for example, in such a situation, even if the operation button targeted for the assumed repeated hitting control is continuously operated, the repeated hitting operation effect itself does not have to be executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, the assumed continuous hit control does not assume that an operation has been performed from the timing when the assumed repeated hit control start condition is satisfied, but after the assumed repeated hit control start condition is satisfied. , it may be assumed that the operation is performed from the timing when the predetermined interval is reached.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting control may be established by operating an operation means other than the operation button that displays the image prompting the operation. For example, the assumed continuous hit control may be performed by operating an operation means other than the operation button displaying the image prompting the operation. As a specific example, when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is satisfied in response to the operation of the first operating means, but may be established in combination, or a combination thereof. For example, in the case where the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is satisfied in response to the operation of the first operating means, but even if it is satisfied in response to the operation of the second operating means. It may be a combination of these. For example, in the case where the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is satisfied in response to the operation of the second operating means, but even if it is satisfied in response to the operation of the first operating means, It may be a combination of these.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the conditions for starting the assumed continuous hitting control are met, the valid operation period may be shortened. As a specific example, after executing step S110 in FIG. 5, the sub-control CPU 41a may forcibly terminate the valid operation period before the upper limit time of the valid operation period is reached. For example, when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the operation valid period is the upper limit time ta2, but the sub-control CPU 41a, when the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is satisfied, performs the operation of the first repeated hitting operation effect. When the same time as the upper limit time ta1 of the effective period has passed, the operation effective period is terminated. For example, when the third repeated hitting operation effect is executed, the operation valid period is the upper limit time ta3, but the sub-control CPU 41a, when the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting control is satisfied, performs the operation of the first repeated hitting operation effect. When the same time as the upper limit time ta1 of the effective period has passed, the operation effective period is terminated. For example, when the first repeated hit operation effect is executed, the operation effective period is the upper limit time ta1, but the sub-control CPU 41a does not allow the upper limit time of the operation effective period even if the condition for starting the assumed repeated hit control is satisfied. It is not necessary to change ta1. Further, for example, regardless of the type of repeated hit operation effect, the valid operation period may end based on a predetermined lottery result. In this way, the operation effective period of the continuous-hit operation effect can have different lengths depending on whether the conditions for starting the assumed continuous-hit control are satisfied and not satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the operation effective period according to whether or not the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting control is satisfied, and to make the player pay attention to the length of the operation effective period, thereby increasing interest in the game. can be improved.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the conditions for starting a continuous hit operation deemed to be valid for one operation are repeatedly satisfied, the conditions for starting a continuous hitting operation deemed to be valid for one operation are not repeatedly met. The number of times the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting operation can be satisfied may be different. Further, for example, when the condition for starting a continuous hit operation is satisfied during the effective period of one operation, compared to the case where the condition for starting the repeated hit operation is not repeatedly satisfied during the effective period of one operation, The number of times the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting operation can be satisfied may be different. As a specific example, when the condition for starting the assumed continuous hitting operation reaches the upper limit number of times that can be satisfied, the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting operation is not satisfied. may be different. Further, for example, by shortening the operation effective period according to the establishment of the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting operation, the number of times that the condition for starting the assumed repeated hitting operation can be satisfied may be different. Further, for example, the number of times that the conditions for starting the repeated hitting operation can be established within one operation effective period may differ depending on the type of repeated hitting operation effect.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the upper limit time ta2 may be shorter than the upper limit time ta1 or may be the same as the upper limit time ta1. Also, for example, the upper limit time ta3 may be shorter than the upper limit time ta1 or may be the same as the upper limit time ta1. Further, for example, the upper limit time ta3 may be shorter than the upper limit time ta2 or may be the same as the upper limit time ta2.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined interval tc2 may be longer than the predetermined interval tc1 or may be the same as the predetermined interval tc1. Further, for example, the predetermined interval tc1 may be different between when the first repeated hitting operation effect is executed and when the second repeated hitting operation effect is executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, in at least one of the first to third repeated operation effects, it is possible to determine that any one of the plurality of operation means is a valid operation, but the other operation is valid. It may be configured so that it cannot be determined as an unintended operation.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, an image prompting an operation may not be displayed in at least one of the first to third consecutive hit operation effects.
- In the above embodiment, for example, the third repeated hit operation effect may correspond to the second operation effect. That is, the predetermined interval assumed when the second operation effect is executed may have a length different from the predetermined interval assumed when the first operation effect is executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, the specified time is at least one of the cases where the first repeated-hit operation effect is executed, the case where the second repeated-hit operation effect is executed, and the case where the third repeated-hit operation effect is executed. may be different, in which case either may be longer or shorter.

- In the above embodiment, at least one combination of the first repeated hit operation effect, the second repeated hit operation effect, and the third repeated hit operation effect may be partially or entirely the same.
- In the above embodiment, for example, at least one of the first repeated-hit operation effect, the second repeated-hit operation effect, and the third repeated-hit operation effect may not be executed. Further, for example, it may be configured to execute another repeated-hit operation presentation such as a fourth repeated-hit operation presentation.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b, other operation means such as a third operation button, a cross button 19c, an operation button that can be displaced in a predetermined direction, etc. A combination of two of them may correspond to the first operating means and the second operating means. Further, for example, it may be configured so as not to include either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b.

- In the above embodiment, for example, at least one of the movable bodies KL and KR may be an effect execution means that does not displace. Further, for example, at least one of the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 may be a display device. Further, for example, either one of the movable bodies KL and KR may not be arranged on the back side (rear) of the game board 20, and may be arranged on the front side of the game board 20, the front side of the frame 11, or the like. . Further, for example, the configuration may be such that one of the movable bodies KL and KR is not provided, or the configuration may be provided with other effect executing means.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect may be executed when a special condition is satisfied with execution of at least one of the single-hit operation effect, the long-press operation effect, and the normal effect that is not the operation effect. In this case, a common specific effect may be executed in the same effect mode by combining at least one of the repeated hit operation effect, the single hit operation effect, the long press operation effect, and the normal effect.

In the above-described embodiment, during the operation effective period, when only the simulated continuous hit control is performed, when the simulated continuous hit control is not performed, and after the simulated continuous hit control is performed, the continuous hit operation is performed. Although the possibility of executing the specific effect is the same between the case where the continuous hitting operation is performed and the case where the assumed continuous hitting control is performed after the repeated hitting operation is performed, this is not the only option. For example, the possibility of executing the specific effect may be increased by performing the assumed repeated hitting control, and for example, the possibility of executing the specific effect is reduced by performing the assumed repeated hitting control. may

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a predetermined jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot, the special condition may be established when the valid operation period expires. Specifically, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the special condition may be established with the expiry of the valid operation period as a trigger. Further, for example, a special condition may be established when winning a lottery with a predetermined probability.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when various errors occur, not the operation result presentation but part of the operation presentation executed according to the operation may be restricted. Further, for example, when various errors occur, a part or all of the effects other than the operation effects executed according to the operation may be restricted.

・In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is executed in such a manner that the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced due to the occurrence of various errors. A specific effect that is displaced in a manner may be executed.

In the above embodiment, due to the occurrence of various errors, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in different light emission modes. A specific effect that does not use the movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 may be executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, an error other than the door open error may be adopted as the predetermined error. As a specific example, a magnetic force generation error may be employed. Also, for example, an induced magnetic field generation error may be employed. Also, for example, a vibration generation error may be employed. In this case, a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) for detecting vibrations having a predetermined intensity or more is provided, and the main control CPU 40a and the vibration detection sensor are connected. Based on the signal from the vibration detection sensor, the main control CPU 40a determines that a vibration error has occurred when vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is detected, and outputs a control command indicating the occurrence of the vibration error to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the occurrence of a vibration error when a control command indicating the occurrence of a vibration error is input. Also, for example, in each of a plurality of round games, when a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls that are larger than the upper limit number that is the first end condition of the round game enter the big winning opening 31 The big winning opening winning error that occurs may be employed. Also, for example, a movable body error related to the displacement of the movable bodies KL and KR may be employed. The movable body error may be a situation where the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced. Also, for example, a full error may be adopted in which the game balls in the upper tray and the lower tray are full and the game balls cannot be paid out. Further, for example, all or part of the effect elements may be different depending on whether various errors do not occur or occur. To give a specific example, the light emission modes of the first movable effect lamp KLA1 and the second movable effect lamp KLA2 are the same regardless of whether various errors occur or not, but the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced. It does not have to be.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied due to the occurrence of an event other than the predetermined error. Further, for example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied by the occurrence of an event other than an error. For example, a predetermined condition may be established when power is cut off in a variable game in which a repeated hit operation effect is executed, and then return control or initialization control is performed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the specific condition may be established by the occurrence of an event other than the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error. For example, the specific condition may be established when power is cut off in a variable game in which a repeated hit operation effect is executed, and then return control or initialization control is performed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when at least one of the door opening error, the magnetic force generation error, and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs, the operation result rendering of the repeated hitting operation rendering may not be executed. Also, for example, when at least one of the door opening error, the magnetic force generation error, and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs, the continuous hitting operation effect itself does not have to be executed.

・In the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the simulated continuous hit control is being performed during the operation effective period, the change in the specific effect effect mode is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, a change in the effect mode of the specific effect may be determined when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the assumed continuous hit control is not performed during the operation valid period. Further, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied before the operation effective period starts, the change in the effect mode of the specific effect may be determined with the start of the operation effective period as a trigger. Further, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied before the start of the variable game in which the repeated hit operation effect is executed, the change in the effect mode of the specific effect is triggered by the start of the variable game in which the repeated hit operation effect is executed. may be determined. Further, for example, even if the change in the effect mode of the specific effect is not determined with the above timing as a trigger, when the predetermined condition is satisfied after that, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed with the establishment of the predetermined condition as a trigger. A change may be determined, and a change in the effect mode of the specific effect may not be determined with the fulfillment of a predetermined condition as a trigger. Further, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of a specific effect, a change in the effect mode of the specific effect may be determined with the establishment of the predetermined condition as a trigger, and the effect mode of the specific effect may be changed. Triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition, the change in the specific effect may not be determined, and the specific effect may not be changed. Specifically, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of the variable game in which the repeated hit operation effect is executed, but the predetermined condition is satisfied after that, the effect mode of the specific effect may change. , the effect mode of the specific effect may not change.

・In the above embodiment, the execution of the assumed continuous hit control is restricted when a specific condition is satisfied while the assumed repeated hit control is being performed during the operation valid period, but it is not limited to this. . For example, when a specific condition is satisfied while the assumed continuous hit control is not being performed during the operation valid period, the establishment of the specific condition may be used as a trigger to determine the regulation of execution of the assumed repeated hit control. . Further, for example, when a specific condition has been established before the valid operation period starts, the start of the valid operation period may be used as a trigger to decide to restrict the execution of the presumed continuous hit control. Further, for example, when a specific condition has been established before the start of the variable game in which the repeated-hit operation effect is executed, the execution of the assumed repeated-hit control is triggered by the start of the variable game in which the repeated-hit operation effect is executed. Regulations may be determined. Further, for example, even if the above-mentioned timing is regarded as a trigger and the execution of the repeated hit control is not regulated, when the specific condition is satisfied after that, the establishment of the specific condition is regarded as a trigger and the repeated hit control is performed. The execution may be regulated, and the execution of the repeated hitting control may not be regulated by regarding the fulfillment of a specific condition as a trigger. Specifically, when the specific condition has not been satisfied with the start of the variable game in which the repeated hit operation effect is executed, but the specific condition is satisfied after that, the execution of the assumed repeated hit control is regulated. Alternatively, it is not necessary to regulate the execution of the assumed repeated hitting control.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the reception invalid period may differ depending on the type of repeated hit operation effect. Also, for example, the reception invalid period may be less than a predetermined interval. That is, the predetermined time may be any time shorter than the predetermined interval. For example, there may be a period of time shorter than the predetermined interval during which the operation is determined to be valid. In this way, when the operation of the operation button is started during the operation valid period, it is accepted as a valid operation, and after that, even if the next operation is started after a predetermined time has passed, it is not accepted as a valid operation. Also, in other words, the specific time may be a time shorter than the prescribed time and a time longer than the predetermined time. In this way, it is possible to accept as a valid operation when the operation of the operation button is started during the operation valid period, and to accept as a valid operation when the next operation is started after a specific time has elapsed. .

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

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

- In the above-described embodiment, the probability state and the base state are used as the game state, but the game state is not limited to this. Also, for example, the probability state may be adopted as the game state instead of the base state.

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

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed preferentially over the second special game. . Also, for example, it may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 28 and the second start port 29, for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time good. Also, for example, the number of special games may be one, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

- In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. may Also, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls overall effects and a display control board that controls image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) is designated by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

- In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shift-processed and stored in a storage area in which the special reservation number is decremented by "1".

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 is opened by a predetermined lottery, and a big winning game is awarded when a game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called “two types of game machines”). Further, for example, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be given. Also, not limited to the pachinko game machine, for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed in response to a game start operation may be employed. In this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine stops the symbols in the symbol variation game according to the stop operation or the slot machine stops the symbols in the variation game when a predetermined time elapses. Also, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a replay combination, etc.) is determined with a game start operation as a trigger, and symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to form an advantageous combination (a state in which there is a high probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed will be in an advantageous combination, and a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are in an advantageous combination are notified. state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

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(1) The operation effect includes a third operation effect, and when the third operation effect is executed, the effect control means controls the operation over a specified period of time continuously during a predetermined operation valid period. When the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied when the means is continuously operated, and when the operating means is continuously operated after the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied during a predetermined effective period of operation. , it is possible to perform a specific control in which it is assumed that the operation means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals, and the specified time in the case where the third operation effect is executed is the specified time in the case where the first operation effect is executed. The predetermined interval, which has the same length as time and is considered to be operated when the third operation effect is executed, is the predetermined interval which is considered to be operated when the first operation effect is executed. are of different lengths.

(2) An operation means operable by a player and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect are provided, the effect includes an operation effect, and the operation effect corresponds to the operation of the operation means. and the operation effect includes a specific operation effect, and the effect control means determines that, when the specific operation effect is executed, the operation effect continues during a predetermined operation effective period. A condition for starting specific control is satisfied when the operating means is continuously operated over a period of time, and the operating means is further continued after the condition for starting specific control is satisfied during a predetermined effective period of operation. When it is being operated, it is possible to perform a specific control assuming that the operation means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals, and the performance control means can perform the operation of the operation means during a predetermined operation effective period. when the operation is accepted as a valid operation, and the next operation of the operation means is started when a specific time shorter than the specified time has passed since the operation was started during the predetermined operation valid period. , the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation.

(3) An operation means operable by a player and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect are provided, the effect includes an operation effect, and the operation effect corresponds to the operation of the operation means. and the operation effect includes a specific operation effect, and the effect control means determines that, when the specific operation effect is executed, the operation effect continues during a predetermined operation effective period. A condition for starting specific control is satisfied when the operating means is continuously operated over a period of time, and the operating means is further continued after the condition for starting specific control is satisfied during a predetermined effective period of operation. When it is being operated, it is possible to perform a specific control assuming that the operation means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval, and the effect control means, when the specific operation effect is executed, upon establishment of a predetermined condition. It is characterized in that, even when the performance corresponding to the operation of the operation means is restricted, control can be performed assuming that the operation means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval.

(4) An operation means operable by a player and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect are provided, the effect includes an operation effect, and the operation effect corresponds to the operation of the operation means. The operation effect includes a specific operation effect, the operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the effect control means includes the When the specific operation effect is executed, the condition for starting the specific control is established when the first operation means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during the predetermined operation valid period, and the predetermined operation is performed. When the operation means is continuously operated after the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied during the valid period, the specific control is performed by assuming that the first operation means is repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, when the specific operation effect is executed, when the second operation means is continuously operated for a continuous specified time during the predetermined operation effective period, the condition for starting the specific control is When the second operation means is not established and the second operation means is continuously operated, the specific control is not performed assuming that the second operation means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval.

(5) Provided with operation means operable by the player, first effect execution means for executing effects, second effect execution means for executing effects, and effect control means for controlling execution of effects, The effects include an operation effect and a specific effect, and the operation effect is an effect executed by the first effect execution means, and the effect result can be derived according to the operation of the operation means. The specific effect is an effect executed by the second effect execution means, and an effect executed when a special condition is established in accordance with the operation of the operation means in the operation effect. The operation effect includes a specific operation effect, and the effect control means controls whether the operation means continues for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation effective period when the specific operation effect is executed. When the operation means is operated, the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied, and the operation means is continuously operated after the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied during a predetermined operation valid period. It is possible to perform a specific control assuming that the operation is repeated at a predetermined interval, and the performance control means, when a predetermined error does not occur, establishes a special condition in the operation performance according to the operation of the operating means. When a predetermined error occurs while causing the second effect execution means to execute the specific effect in the first effect mode, when a special condition is established in the operation effect according to the operation of the operation means. , the second effect executing means can be caused to execute the specific effect in a second effect mode.

A1... normal actuator, A2... special actuator, A3... first movable effect actuator, A4... second movable effect actuator, KL... left movable body (second effect executing means), KLA1... first movable light emitting lamp, KLA2... second 2 movable light-emitting lamps, KR... right movable body (second effect executing means), SE1... first starting sensor, SE2... second starting sensor, SE3... special winning sensor, SE4... gate sensor, SE5... general winning sensor, SE6 Door opening sensor SE7 Magnetic force sensor SE8 Induction magnetic field sensor 10 Pachinko game machine 11 Frame body 11a Supporting member 11b Door member 17 Decorative lamp 18 Speaker 19a First Operating buttons (operating means and first operating means) 19b... Second operating button (operating means and second operating means) 20... Game board 21... Game area 22a... First special symbol display section 22b... Second 2 special symbol display unit 27 effect display device (first effect execution means) 28 first start port 29 second start port 30 normal variable member 31 big winning port 32 special variable member , 33... gate, 34... general prize winning port, 40... main control board, 40a... main control CPU, 40b... main control ROM, 40c... main control RAM, 40d... RWM clear switch 40d, 41... sub control board, 41a... Sub-control CPU (effect control means), 41b... sub-control ROM, 41c... sub-control RAM, 60... power supply unit.

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an operation means operable by a player;
A production control means for performing control to execute production,
The production includes an operation production,
The operation effect is a effect capable of deriving a effect result according to the operation of the operation means,
The operation effects include a first operation effect and a second operation effect,
The production control means is
In the case where the first operation effect is executed, when the operation means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation valid period, a condition for starting the specific control is established, and a predetermined operation is performed. When the operation means is continuously operated after the condition for starting the specific control is established during the valid period, the specific control is performed assuming that the operation means is repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval,
When the second operation effect is executed, the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied when the operation means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation valid period, and a predetermined When the operating means is continuously operated after the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied during the valid operation period, the specific control can be performed by assuming that the operating means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval. ,
The prescribed time has the same length when the first operation effect is executed and when the second operation effect is executed,
The effect control means accepts the operation as a valid operation when the operation of the operation means is started during a predetermined operation effective period, and the specified time after the operation is started during the predetermined operation effective period. A gaming machine characterized in that, when a next operation of the operation means is started when a specified time shorter than the specified time has passed, the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said specific time is longer than said predetermined interval. The effect control means accepts the operation as a valid operation when the operation of the operation means is started during a predetermined operation effective period, and receives the operation at the predetermined interval after the operation is started during the predetermined operation effective period. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when a next operation of said operation means is started when a predetermined time shorter than the predetermined time has elapsed, said next operation is not accepted as a valid operation. Any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined operation effective period when the condition for starting the specific control is satisfied can be a different length from the predetermined operation effective period when the condition for starting the specific control is not satisfied. or the game machine according to item 1.

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