JP2023041892A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further enhancing an interest.

SOLUTION: After a result of a successive hitting performance is derived by operating a performance button during an operation effective period pertaining to the successive hitting performance, an auto button can be turned on by long-pressing the performance button.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are provided with operating means that can be operated by a player, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. In some cases, an effect is executed by performing control related to the effect triggered by the operation being performed.

JP 2015-192821 A

In recent years, even when the operation means is not actually operated, it is assumed that the operation means has been operated and control related to the performance is carried out, and the player can select whether to activate the function. It is also considered possible. For this reason, today, it is desired to improve the entertainment when such a function is installed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises specific operation means operable by a player, effect execution means capable of executing effects, and effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. There are a specific operation prompting effect for prompting the operation of the specific operation means, and a specific operation effect in which after the specific operation promoting effect is started, the effect content can be changed according to the operation of the specific operation means, and the effect control. The control state when the means executes the specific operation effect includes a first control state in which the content of the effect is changed in response to the operation of the specific operation means in the specific operation mode within the specific period, and the specific period. a second control state in which even if the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode, it is assumed that the specific operation means has been operated in the specific operation mode and the content of the effect is changed; The control means, when in the first control state, can be controlled to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which the operation is performed continuously for a predetermined specified time. , when the specified time has elapsed while the specific operation means has been operated even after the control to the first control state is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state, the When the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period of time when the control state is the first control state without controlling to the second control state, the continuous operation is performed for the specified time within the specific period of time. Even if the specific operation means is operated in the operation mode, when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time, the control is not performed to the second control state, and the first control state is set. If the specific operation means is operated in the specific operation mode and the result of the specific operation effect is derived within the specific period when is operated, the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the prescribed time, and the control is performed to the second control state as a trigger.

According to this invention, interest can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) to (e) are diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of a repeated hitting effect. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of special button effects. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a setting operation for setting the auto button function and a canceling operation for canceling the auto button function; Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing changes in the light emission mode of an internal light emitter.

(First embodiment)
An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) 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 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, there is formed a game area YBa in which game balls as game media flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed substantially in the center thereof when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. The shooting handle HD is means operated when shooting a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the shooting handle HD.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a performance button BT1, a cross key BT2 and a special button BT3 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of operating means. A production button BT1, a cross key BT2 and a special button BT3 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10. - 特許庁The effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are button-type means that can be pressed. The special button BT3 is a pushable button-type means. The effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 are not limited to the button type, but may be of the touch sensor type, or may be configured to function a predetermined display device as a touch panel type means. The effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. The effect button BT1 and the special button BT3 are configured to include a single operable portion. The cross key BT2 includes a plurality of operable parts such as left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, and down key DB. Also, the effect button BT1 incorporates an internal light emitter BL (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, the production button BT1 emits light when the internal light emitter BL emits light. There are multiple types of light emission modes of the internal light emitter BL. Specifically, the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL includes a white light emission mode in which the internal light emitter BL emits white light and a yellow light emission mode in which the internal light emitter BL emits yellow light. The light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL can also be said to be the light emission mode of the production button BT1. In this embodiment, the effect button BT1 corresponds to specific operation means that can be operated by the player. In addition, in this embodiment, the internal light emitter BL corresponds to the notification means. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification means is a light-emitting body built in the specific operation means. Also, in this embodiment, the special button BT3 corresponds to non-specific operation means that can be operated by the player. That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific operation means is different from the specific operation means. As described above, in the present embodiment, operating means includes specific operating means and non-specific operating means.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp La as a light emitting means for emitting light. The decorative lamp La can perform various notifications and effects by emitting light from the light emitter. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing an effect. In the following description, the effect by light emission of the light emitter is referred to as "luminous effect". It should be noted that "luminescence" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. Further, in the following description, the fact that the light emitter of the decorative lamp La emits light may be simply referred to as "the decorative lamp La emits light". The decorative lamp La is provided, for example, on the frame 11 or the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker Sp as sound output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting sounds. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing an effect. In the following description, the effect by sound output is referred to as "sound effect". The speaker Sp is provided on the frame 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a and a second special symbol display portion 13b. The first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b display a special game (special symbol variation game). In the special game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (special lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays a first special game (first special symbol variation game). The second special symbol display portion 13b displays a second special game (second special symbol variation game). 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 pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not run concurrently. The special symbols include a big win symbol as a big win display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special lottery, a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and after the special game of the big win is finished, a big win game is awarded.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special reservation display section 13c and a second special reservation display section 13d as display sections for displaying information that can specify the number of special game reservations. The first special reservation display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special reservation number). The second special reservation display portion 13d displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number). For example, the upper limit of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include normal winning symbols as a normal winning display result and normal losing symbols as a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning pattern is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning pattern is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the normal winning game is finished. The pachinko game machine 10 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal reservation display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal game reservations (hereinafter referred to as the normal reservation number).

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

On the effect display device EH, an effect game (effect symbol variation game) is displayed as one of the display effects. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of this embodiment is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the performance game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the special symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game are fixedly stopped and displayed. When the big win symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the big win pattern combination is fixed and stopped displayed in the performance game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same performance symbols such as "777". When the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the winning pattern combination is fixed and stopped in the performance game. The lost symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787", in which at least one row of performance symbols is different from the other rows of performance symbols. In this specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixed and stopped, such as a shaking fluctuation display.

A ready-to-win effect can be executed in the effect game. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win state in the effect game, and to finally stop and display a predetermined symbol combination. The ready-to-win state is a state in which the same performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbols are continuously variably displayed in other symbol rows. In this embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to specific symbol rows, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The ready-to-win performance includes a normal ready-to-win performance and a super ready-to-win performance in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than in the normal ready-to-win performance.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first start port 15. - 特許庁The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first starting hole 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be established, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 16 that opens to the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 has an ordinary variable member 17 capable of operating between an open state in which game balls can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start port 16.例文帳に追加. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the second starting port 16, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a large prize winning opening 18 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 19 operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter a big prize winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning prize opening 18.例文帳に追加In the closed state, a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 has a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a special symbol winning game. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting game balls that have entered the big winning hole 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when the game balls are detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

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

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a probability changing function for changing the probability of a big hit to a high probability, a ball entry assisting function for assisting the entry of the game ball into the second start port 16, and a time shortening for shortening the variation time of the special game. Equipped with functions and The game state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of probability states include a low-probability state and a high-probability state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. When the variable probability function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, increasing the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the high-probability state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The ball entry assistance function will be explained.
The ball entry assisting function is a function of supporting the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 16, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball-entering rate states as states in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second start port 16 is different. The plurality of ball-entering rate states include a low ball-entering rate state and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering rate is higher than the low ball-entering rate state. When the ball-entering assist function is activated, the ball-entering rate state shifts from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state, making it easier to establish the starting condition for the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from among the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first auxiliary control is control for shortening the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball-entering rate is low. The second auxiliary control is control for changing the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control may be a control in which the normal lottery itself is not performed in the low ball entry rate state, but the normal lottery itself is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the third auxiliary control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game is greater than when the ball is in a low ball rate state, and 1 of the normal variable member 17 in the normal winning game It is preferable to perform at least one control of making the opening time of the inning longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time reduction function (hereinafter referred to as the time reduction function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of variable time states as states with different variable times (average variable times) of the special game. The plurality of variable time states include a long variable time state and a short variable time state in which the average variable time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long variable time state. When the time reduction function is activated, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can actually be executed per unit time increases. That is, the efficiency of digesting the suspension of the special game is improved. Note that, in the present embodiment, the time saving function operates in conjunction with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time-saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function, and becomes non-operable together with the ball entry assist function.

In this embodiment, there are three game states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which none of the variable probability function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function operate. The first advantageous state is a game state in which all of the variable probability function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function operate. The second advantageous state is a game state in which the variable probability function does not operate, but the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko game machine 10 is not limited to having three game states, and some or all of them may be different game states in which the function to be activated among the variable probability function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Also, the number of game states may be one, two, or four or more.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. The type of the jackpot pattern is also the type of the jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols are classified into two types of special symbols and normal symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot).

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). The specific symbols are defined to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big win game until the next big win game is awarded. After the end of the jackpot game, the normal symbols are provided with a second advantage until the special game is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or until the next jackpot game is given. It is determined that the state should be controlled.

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 board 40 . The main board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-board 50. - 特許庁The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50 . The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40 .

The main board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 41 , a main control ROM 42 and a main control RWM 43 . The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 42 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main control ROM 42 stores variation patterns as variation information that can specify the content of the variation game. Specifically, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. Also, the variation pattern is information capable of specifying at least part of the content of the presentation (contents of variation) of the presentation game performed during execution of the special game.

Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game, and finally the symbol combination of the big win is fixed and displayed. For example, the big hit variation pattern includes a variation pattern that can specify normal ready-to-win effect and a variation pattern that can specify super ready-to-win effect.

The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern in which, in the effect game, the finally winning symbol combination is determined and stopped. The losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is performed and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is not performed. The loss variation pattern with reach includes a variation pattern that can specify normal reach performance and a variation pattern that can specify super reach performance. Loss fluctuation patterns without reach include a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying a specific fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the special game, and a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. In the following description, the fluctuation content when the special game is executed in a specific fluctuation time may be indicated as "normal fluctuation", and the special game is executed in a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. In some cases, the content of fluctuations in time is referred to as "shortened fluctuations." When the variation content of the special game is the normal variation, the effect game is executed in a mode in which the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed at different timings. On the other hand, when the variation content of the special game is a shortening variation, the effect game is executed in a manner in which the effect symbols of at least a part of all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same or substantially the same timing. be done.

The main control RWM 43 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 41 . For example, information stored by the main control RWM 43 includes flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 also includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates a hardware random number. Further, the main board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41 .

The main control CPU 41 is connected to each sensor of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3 and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the respective sensors SE1 to SE4 detect game balls. The main control CPU 41 includes the first special symbol display portion 13a, the second special symbol display portion 13b, the first special reservation display portion 13c, the second special reservation display portion 13d, the normal symbol display portion 13e, and the normal reservation display portion 13f. It is connected to the display section. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display contents of each of the display sections 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the normal variable member 17 by controlling the first actuator A1. The main control CPU41 is connected to the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the second actuator A2.

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

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, the information stored by the sub-control RWM 53 includes flags, counters and timers. Further, the sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51 . The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

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

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button BT1, the cross key BT2 and the special button BT3. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a first operation signal (ON signal) output when the effect button BT1 is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a second operation signal (ON signal) output when the cross key BT2 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB) is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a third operation signal (ON signal) output when the special button BT3 is operated. In the following description, of the operation signals output when the cross key BT2 is operated, the operation signal output when the left key LB is operated will be the left operation signal, and when the right key RB is operated An operation signal to be output is referred to as a right operation signal, an operation signal output when the up key UB is operated is referred to as an up operation signal, and an operation signal output when the down key DB is operated is referred to as a down operation signal. Also, the sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the internal light emitter BL. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL.

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

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball wins the first start port 15, the main control CPU41 determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU41 adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Thus, the first special game reserve condition is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the first special reserve number is less than the upper limit number. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated within the main substrate 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43 . For example, the random number is a special winning random number used in a special lottery (big winning lottery), a winning design random number used to determine a winning design, and a variation pattern random number used to determine a variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that it is the random number information for the first special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By having the main control RWM 43 store the random number information used for the first special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not won the first start port 15, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has won the second starting port 16, the main control CPU41 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU41 adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Thus, the second special game reserve condition is established when the second special reserve number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated within the main substrate 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43 . The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that it is the random number information used in the second special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. By having the main control RWM 43 store the random number information used for the second special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the condition for starting the second special game is satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 43, when the game ball has not won the second start port 16, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. If the special game start condition is not met, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is established, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the second special reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU41 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 41 generates a standby state command that can identify the standby state, outputs it to the sub board 50, and ends the special symbol start process. The standby state is a state in which no variation game is being executed, no big win game is awarded, and no variation game is suspended. In the following description, a period during which the game is not in the standby state will be referred to as a "game period". In other words, in the present embodiment, the game period is a period during which a special game is being executed, a jackpot game is being executed, or a pending special game is waiting to start.

When determining that the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special reservation display section 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires from the main control RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 uses a special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated). When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 41 performs a big hit variation process. In the big-hit variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a loss variation pattern with reach or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When determining that the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first special pending number" is changed to the "second special game". Since the processing is read as "special pending number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41 performs the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and then ends the special symbol start processing.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special game can be executed by the main control CPU 41 performing the following processes.

Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub board 50 with the start of the special game. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process and the start of the special game (or effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in the special symbol start process. In addition, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (or the effect game) to the sub board 50 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has passed. do. Note that the variation start command, the special symbol command and the variation end command are different control commands when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. The main control CPU 41 executes a big win game process after the big win special game ends when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special pattern start process. The main control CPU 41 gives the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as an opening command). After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game to open the big winning hole 18 . When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the upper limit number or the upper limit time elapses, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to close the big winning hole 18. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 41 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. The main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub board 50 each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command). The main control CPU 41 ends the big hit game when the ending time elapses. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time.

Next, probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state will be described.
The main control CPU 41 sets a high accuracy flag to the main control RWM 43 when finishing the big hit game based on the specific symbols. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag to the main control RWM 43 after finishing the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to the low probability state. The main control CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, a description will be given of processing for shifting the ball-entering rate state and the variable time state.
The main control CPU 41 sets an operation flag to the main control RWM 43 when the jackpot game ends. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 43 every time the special game is started after the end of the big win game based on the normal symbols, so that the special game after the end of the big win game is performed. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to the low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of operation ends after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag when the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. It should be noted that the main control CPU 41 performs control to the short variation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and performs control to the long variation time state when controlling to the low ball entry rate state.

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

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, it selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the control command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a big-hit symbol combination when the big-hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination when the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as ready-to-win conditions) are established. In this embodiment, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. The ready-to-win condition may be established by, for example, performing a predetermined ready-to-win effect lottery and winning the ready-to-win effect lottery. When a ready-to-win condition is established and a big-hit symbol can be identified from a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the performance symbols constituting the big-hit symbol combination as a ready-to-win performance symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination including the ready-to-win when the ready-to-win condition is established and the missing symbol from the special symbol command can be identified. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a missing symbol combination that does not include a reach when the ready-to-win condition is not established and a symbol to be excluded from the special symbol command can be identified.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display section GH of the effect display device EH to variably display three rows of effect symbols. Subsequently, after the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination by temporarily halting and displaying each effect symbol, and is triggered by the input of the variation end command. , the combination of symbols is fixed and stopped by displaying each production pattern in a fixed and stopped state. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted.

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

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed in this embodiment will be described.
Effects that can be executed by the pachinko game machine 10 include repeated hitting effects. The repeated hit effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the special game and before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the ready-to-win effect is executed during execution of the special game, the repeated hitting effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the ready-to-win effect.

As shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(e), in the continuous hit effect, a specific operation prompting image SG and a first effect image EG1 prompting (or instructing) the operation of the effect button BT1 are displayed on the effect display device EH. Is displayed. In this embodiment, the effect of displaying the specific operation prompting image SG is the effect of prompting the user to operate the effect button BT1, and corresponds to the specific operation prompting effect of prompting the user to operate the specific operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect executing means include specific operation promotion effects. The specific operation prompting image SG displayed in the repeated hit effect can be said to be an image that prompts the user to operate the effect button BT1 a plurality of times (so-called repeated hits). Also, the first effect image EG1 displayed in the repeated hit effect is an image displayed in one of a plurality of stages (for example, 11 stages) of display modes. Then, in the continuous hit effect, the first effect image EG1 changes step by step with the operation of the effect button BT1 as a trigger. Specifically, in the repeated hit effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the display mode changes step by step each time the operation is performed. That is, it can be said that the first effect image EG1 is an image indicating the number of times the effect button BT1 has been operated in the repeated hit effect. Further, in the repeated hit effect, when the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed, and finally the result of the repeated hit effect is displayed. derived. Incidentally, in the repeated hitting effect, if the effect button BT1 is not operated for a specific number of times within the effective period of operation related to the repeated hitting effect, the result of the repeated hitting effect is finally derived after the effective period of operation related to the repeated hitting effect ends. .

As described above, in the repeated hitting effect, the contents of the effect progress in response to the fact that the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect. In the present embodiment, the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect corresponds to the specific period. Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times, that is, a mode in which the effect button BT1 is hit repeatedly corresponds to a specific operation mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit effect corresponds to a specific operation effect in which the content of the effect progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a repeated hit effect is executed, at least after the display of the specific operation prompting image SG is started, by repeatedly hitting the effect button BT1, a repeated hit effect is produced in accordance with the repeated hitting operation. Content is progressing. In the present embodiment, the repeated hit effect corresponds to a specific operation effect in which the content of the effect progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means after the specific operation promotion effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect executing means include specific operation effects.

In the continuous hit effect, the degree of expectation for a big win in the special game being executed differs depending on the result that is finally derived. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the expectation of a big hit in the special game being executed is higher when the second effect image EG2 is finally displayed than when the third effect image EG3 is finally displayed. The second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 can be said to be images that suggest or notify the degree of expectation for a big win in the special game being executed. In this way, in the repeated hitting effect, the result of the repeated hitting effect is finally derived. That is, in the present embodiment, in the specific operation effect, the result of the specific operation effect is finally derived.

Specifically, in the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment, the specific operation prompting image SG is displayed first, and the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the first stage display mode (see FIG. 4A). That is, when the effect button BT1 is not operated at all in the repeated hit effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the first stage display mode. After that, the first effect image EG1 changes its display mode to the second step, the third step, and so on each time the effect button BT1 is operated. For example, when the effect button BT1 is operated five times within the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the sixth stage display mode (see FIG. 4B). Further, when the effect button BT1 is operated 10 times within the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the eleventh stage display mode (see FIG. 4(c)). Note that, in the repeated hitting effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the eleventh stage display mode even when the effect button BT1 is operated 11 times or more within the operation effective period. That is, the first effect image EG1 exceeds the maximum level (the 11th level in this embodiment) even when the effect button BT1 is operated more than a specific number of times within the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect. display mode does not change. In the repeated hit effect, when the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the effective period of operation for the repeated hit effect, or after the effective period of operation for the repeated hit effect ends, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image is displayed. EG3 is displayed (see FIGS. 4(d) and 4(e)).

The effects executable by the pachinko game machine 10 include hidden button effects. The hidden button effect is an effect that can be executed during execution of the special game and during execution of the ready-to-win effect. The hidden button effect is an effect that can be executed during execution of the normal reach effect.

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

There are multiple types of effect images related to the hidden button effect. In the hidden button effect, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game being executed differs depending on the effect image related to the hidden button effect displayed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. The effect image related to the hidden button effect can be said to be an image that suggests or notifies the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game being executed.

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko game machine 10 include special button effects. The special button effect is an effect that can be executed during execution of the special game and during execution of the ready-to-win effect. The special button effect is an effect that can be executed during execution of the super ready-to-win effect among the ready-to-win effects.

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

As described above, in the special button effect, the effect progresses according to the operation of the special button BT3 within the operation effective period related to the special button effect. In this embodiment, the special button effect is a effect in which the contents of the effect progress according to the operation of the special button BT3, and corresponds to a non-specific operation effect in which the effect progresses according to the operation of the non-specific operation means. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect executing means include non-specific operation effects.

Then, in the special button effect, it is possible to specify whether the special game being executed will be a big win based on the result that is finally derived. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the fourth effect image EG4 is finally displayed, it can be specified that the special game being executed will be a big win, while the fifth effect image EG5 is finally displayed. is displayed, it cannot be specified that the special game being executed will be a big win. The fourth effect image EG4 and the fifth effect image EG5 can be said to be images that make it possible or impossible to specify that the special game being executed will result in a big win. Thus, in the special button effect, the result of the special button effect is finally derived.

Specifically, in the special button effect of the present embodiment, a special operation prompting image TG is displayed first (see FIG. 5A). After that, in the special button effect, when the special button BT3 is operated, or after the effective period of the special button effect expires, the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed (FIG. 5B). and FIG. 5(c)).

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the continuous hit effect is an effect that can be executed regardless of whether the ready-to-win effect is executed or the ready-to-win effect is executed. On the other hand, the hidden button effect is an effect that can be executed only when the ready-to-win effect is executed. For this reason, the hidden button effect has fewer opportunities to be executed than the repeated hit effect, and is executed less frequently. That is, the frequency with which the special operation effect is executed is lower than the frequency with which the specific operation effect is executed. Furthermore, the special button effect is an effect that can be executed only when the ready-to-win effect is executed and the super-ready-to-win effect is executed. Therefore, the special button effect has fewer opportunities to be executed than the repeated hit effect, and is executed less frequently. That is, the frequency with which the non-specific operation effect is executed is lower than the frequency with which the specific operation effect is executed. Also, the special button effect has fewer opportunities to be executed than the hidden button effect, and is executed less frequently. That is, the frequency with which the non-specific operation effect is executed is lower than the frequency with which the special operation effect is executed.

Next, an example of the customization function installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The customization function of this embodiment includes an auto button function. The auto button function is a function that assists the operation of the operation means required by the player in a predetermined presentation. In particular, the auto button function of the present embodiment is a function of assisting the operation of the effect button BT1 required by the player in the continuous hitting effect. Further, the auto button function of this embodiment is a function of assisting the operation of the special button BT3 requested by the player in the special button presentation.

The pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the auto button function can be set and canceled by operating the effect button BT1. In the following description, "auto button ON" may indicate that the auto button function is set, and "auto button OFF" indicates that the auto button function is not set (released). is sometimes indicated. In this embodiment, the state when the auto button is OFF corresponds to the first control state, and the state when the auto button is ON corresponds to the second control state.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU51 can identify whether the auto-button function is set based on the value of the auto-button flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button function by setting a predetermined value to the auto button flag, and cancels the auto button function by clearing the value of the auto button flag. The sub-control CPU 51 can control various effects depending on whether the auto button function is set.

For example, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the repeated hit effect even if the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect. , and changes the first effect image EG1. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 assuming that the effect button BT1 has been operated at predetermined intervals from a predetermined timing in the operation valid period related to the repeated hit effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 up to the maximum stage (eleventh stage in this embodiment). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3, and derives the result of the continuous hitting effect. In other words, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the effect button BT1 has been operated in the specific operation mode even if the effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode within the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect. Consider it and proceed with the production content. On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect. However, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the first effect image EG1 when the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect. Then, if the first effect image EG1 has changed to the maximum level, or if the first effect image EG1 has not changed to the maximum level within the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 will display the second effect image. The EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed to derive the result of the continuous hitting effect.

Further, for example, when the auto button is ON, even if the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation effective period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU51 Assuming that BT3 has been operated, the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed to derive the result of the special button effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 regards that the special button BT3 has been operated at a predetermined timing in the operation valid period related to the special button effect, and displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5, and displays the special button effect. Derive the result. That is, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 regards the special button BT3 as having been operated and advances the content of the effect even if the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation valid period relating to the special button effect. . On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 to be displayed when the special button BT3 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. , to derive the result of the special button effect. However, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 when the result of the special button effect is not derived within the operation effective period related to the special button effect. , to derive the result of the special button effect. The case where the result of the special button performance is not derived within the operation valid period related to the special button performance includes, for example, the case where the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation valid period related to the special button performance.

However, in the pachinko game machine 10, regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF, if the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, the effect button BT1 is released. The hidden button effect is not executed assuming that it has been operated. In this way, the hidden button effect is executed within the period in which the hidden button effect can be executed in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT1, regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. It is not executed when the production button BT1 is not operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the special operation effect is specified within a period during which the special operation effect can be executed according to the operation of the specific operation means, regardless of whether the first control state or the second control state. It is not executed when the operating means is not operated.

Next, various controls performed by the sub-control CPU 51 regarding various effects will be described.
First, the control related to the execution of the continuous hit effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, it uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery to determine whether to execute the continuous hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the execution ratio of the continuous hitting effect is different according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is a loss variation pattern that can specify a shortened variation as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the continuous hit effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the repeated hit effect when the variable game of the shortened change is executed. On the other hand, if the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is not a missing variation pattern that can specify a shortened variation as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 performs different executions according to the type of the specified variation pattern. An execution lottery is carried out so that the consecutive hitting performance is executed at a rate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies a big hit variation pattern, it is preferable to increase the execution ratio of repeated hitting effects compared to when a loss variation pattern is specified.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the repeated hitting effect, it uses a predetermined random number to perform an effect image determination lottery for determining the effect image (result of the repeated hitting effect) to be finally displayed in the repeated hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an effect image determination lottery so that the determination ratio of the effect image is different according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. After that, the sub-control CPU51 causes the sub-control RWM53 to store information that can specify the determined effect image. Specifically, when the second effect image EG2 is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect image so that the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the third effect image EG3 is determined. Here, in order to increase the degree of expectation for a big hit when a predetermined effect image is determined, there are cases where a predetermined effect image is determined when a losing variation pattern is specified, and when a predetermined effect image is specified when a big win variation pattern is specified. When the effect image is determined, it is preferable to increase the "proportion of when the big hit variation pattern is specified" to the whole.

Further, when executing the repeated hitting effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period related to the repeated hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, a value capable of specifying that it is during the operation valid period related to the repeated hit effect in the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM 53 . In addition, with the start of the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the specific operation prompting image SG. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU51 sets a value that can specify the initial stage (first stage) in the stage flag in the sub-control RWM53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the first effect image EG1 at a stage that can be specified from the stage flag. When the value of the stage flag is updated within the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the first effect image EG1 at a stage that can be specified from the updated stage flag. Control.

When the auto button is OFF within the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag when the first operation signal indicating that the effect button BT1 is operated is input. and update the value of the stage flag. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the updated value of the stage flag. Further, when the value of the step flag after updating reaches the upper limit step (eleventh step), at the timing after the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed, the sub-control CPU 51 derives the result of the continuous hit effect. The effect display device EH is controlled to do so. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 effects to display the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 determined by the above-described effect image determination lottery based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM 53. It controls the display device EH. In addition, within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51, when the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect ends, displays the result of the repeated hit effect is controlled to derive the effect display device EH.

When the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect is started, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the effect button BT1 at predetermined intervals from a predetermined timing after the operation valid period related to the repeated hitting effect starts. 1 is added to the value of the stage flag, and the value of the stage flag is updated. As a result, the value of the step flag is updated at predetermined intervals (for example, intervals of 0.5 seconds). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the updated value of the stage flag. Further, when the value of the step flag after updating reaches the upper limit step (eleventh step), at the timing after the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed, the sub-control CPU 51 derives the result of the continuous hit effect. The effect display device EH is controlled to do so.

As described above, the control state when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the repeated hit effect includes the state when the auto button is OFF and the state when the auto button is ON. Then, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control to advance the content of the effect in response to repeated hitting of the effect button BT1 within the operation valid period related to the repeated hitting effect. That is, in the present embodiment, in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect, the first control means advances the effect contents in response to the operation of the specific operation means in the specific operation mode within the specific period. There is a control state. On the other hand, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the effect button BT1 has been hit repeatedly even if the effect button BT1 is not repeatedly hit within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect, and controls to proceed with the content of the effect. I do. That is, in the present embodiment, in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect, the specific operation means is in the specific operation mode even if the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period. There is a second control state in which it is assumed that the operation has been performed with , and the contents of the effect are advanced. Thus, in this embodiment, there are a first control state and a second control state.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the result of the continuous hit effect does not change depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, which of the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 is displayed in the repeated hit effect is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF.

Next, the control related to the execution of the hidden button effect will be described.
A sub-control CPU 51, when inputting a variation start command capable of specifying a losing variation pattern with reach or a big hit variation pattern, uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery to determine whether or not hidden button performance can be executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the execution lottery so that the rate at which execution of the hidden button effect is determined to be executable is varied according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. conduct. For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is the big hit variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the hidden button presentation compared to the loss variation pattern with reach. may be determined at a higher rate. In addition, when a variation start command capable of specifying a losing variation pattern with reach or a big hit variation pattern is input without performing the execution lottery, it is determined that the hidden button performance can be executed. good too.

Also, when it is determined that the hidden button effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the ready-to-win effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, a value capable of specifying that it is during the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect to the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM 53 . In addition, when the first operation signal is input within the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to determine the type of effect image related to the hidden button effect, and A performance display device EH is controlled to display a kind of performance image, and a hidden button performance is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 creates an effect related to the hidden button effect so that the determination ratio of the effect image related to the hidden button effect is different according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. Determine the image type. Incidentally, whether the auto button is OFF or the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the hidden button effect if the first operation signal is input within the operation valid period of the hidden button effect. On the other hand, whether the auto button is OFF or the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the hidden button effect unless the first operation signal is input within the operation valid period of the hidden button effect. .

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

Next, the control related to the execution of the special button effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 is a variation start command that can specify a loss variation pattern with reach that can be specified to perform a super reach effect in the effect game or a big hit variation pattern that can be specified to perform a super reach effect in the effect game. is input, a predetermined random number is used to perform an execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special button presentation. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the execution ratio of the special button effect is varied according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. For example, when the variation pattern identifiable from the input variation start command is the jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 increases the execution ratio of the special button effect compared to the loss variation pattern with reach. You may do so. In addition, without performing the execution lottery, it is possible to identify a loss variation pattern with reach that can be specified to perform super reach production in the production game or a big hit variation pattern that can be specified to perform super reach production in the production game. It may be configured such that execution of a special button effect is determined when a variation start command is input.

Further, when the execution of the special button effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect image (result of the special button effect) to be finally displayed in the special button effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fifth effect image EG5 as the effect image to be finally displayed in the special button effect when a variation start command capable of specifying a losing variation pattern with reach is input. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fourth effect image EG4 as the effect image to be finally displayed in the special button effect when the variation start command capable of specifying the big hit variation pattern is input. After that, the sub-control CPU51 causes the sub-control RWM53 to store information that can specify the determined effect image.

Further, when executing the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation effective period related to the special button effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the super ready-to-win effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU51, for example, sets the operation effective period flag in the sub-control RWM53 to a value that can specify that it is during the operation effective period related to the special button effect. Further, with the start of the operation effective period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the special operation promotion image TG.

When the auto button is OFF within the operation effective period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the third operation signal indicating that the special button BT3 has been operated, and displays the result of the special button effect. Let it be derived. At this time, the sub-control CPU51 causes the effect display device EH to display the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 determined as the result of the special button effect based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53. and control to derive the result of the special button effect. In addition, within the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect, if the auto button is OFF, when the operation effective period related to the special button effect ends, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the special button effect to derive the result of On the other hand, when the operation effective period related to the special button effect is started, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the special button BT3 is pressed at a predetermined timing after the operation effective period related to the special button effect is started. Assuming that it has been operated, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to derive the result of the special button effect.

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

Here, the setting operation for setting the auto button function and the canceling operation for canceling the auto button function will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51 .
First, the operation for setting and canceling the auto button function in the standby state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set and cancel the auto button function when the effect button BT1 is operated once when in the standby state. That is, in the present embodiment, both the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function during the standby state are operations of operating the effect button BT1 once. Specifically, when the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal indicating that the effect button BT1 has been operated. Sets the auto button flag to a predetermined value. Further, when a predetermined value is set in the auto button flag during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value set in the auto button flag triggered by the input of the first operation signal. . Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can switch between auto button ON and auto button OFF each time the effect button BT1 is operated once during the standby state.

Next, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects will be described. Here, "outside the operation valid period for various button effects" means any of the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation valid period related to the special button effect in this embodiment. period without

In the pachinko game machine 10, during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects, the effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time (2 seconds in this embodiment). Triggered by this (so-called long press), the auto button function can be set. In addition, in the following description, the operation mode of continuous operation, that is, the operation mode of long pressing may be referred to as "continuous operation mode". That is, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects is an operation of pressing and holding the effect button BT1 for a specified period of time. .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 51 starts updating a predetermined timer in the sub-control RWM 53 when the first operation signal is input (time t1). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 measures the length of time the effect button BT1 is pressed by updating the value of a predetermined timer every predetermined control cycle while the first operation signal is being input. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to set the auto button flag to a predetermined value when the length of time the effect button BT1 is pressed reaches the specified time T1 (time t2). As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 detects that the effect button BT1 has been long-pressed for a specified time when the auto button is OFF during the game period and outside the effective period of operation related to various button effects. As a trigger, the auto button is controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state, the second control state is triggered by the specific operation means being operated in a continuous operation mode in which the operation is performed continuously over a predetermined specified time. can be controlled to For example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects is defined as the "unspecified period". In this case, in the present embodiment, the effect control means, when in the first control state within a non-specific period different from the specific period, is triggered by the specific operation means being operated in a continuous operation mode over a specified period of time. , it can be said that the control is performed in the second control state.

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

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects. With this as an opportunity, the value set in the auto button flag is erased. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 is during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects, and when the auto button is ON, the effect button BT1 is operated once. Control to turn off the auto button. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means, when in the second control state, controls to the first control state triggered by the operation of the specific operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific operation means is operated in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control is performed in the first control state. For example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects is defined as the "unspecified period". In this case, in the present embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated during a non-specific period different from the specific period and in the second control state, the second control state ends and the state changes to the first control state. It can be said that it is controlled.

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

Next, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the repeated hit effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the game period, when the continuous hit effect is executed, after the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation effective period related to the continuous effect, The automatic button function can be set when the button is pressed for a long period of time. That is, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in the game period and the repeated hit effect is executed, the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation effective period related to the continuous effect, and the result of the continuous effect is derived. It is configured such that the auto button function can be set when the button is held down for a specified period of time after being pressed. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous effect is executed is to press and hold the effect button BT1 for a specified time after the result of the continuous effect is derived. It is an operation to

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU 51 starts an operation valid period T2 (simply referred to as “operation valid period” in FIG. t11). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53 and updates it every time the first operation signal is input (time points t12 to t13). Here, it is assumed that the effect button BT1 has been operated a specific number of times (10 times in this embodiment). That is, the value of the step flag becomes a value indicating the maximum step, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the display mode of the maximum step (the eleventh step in this embodiment), and the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG1 is displayed. It is assumed that the effect image EG3 is displayed and the result of the continuous hitting effect is derived. After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the performance button BT1 has been pressed for a long time for a specified time, and if the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value, it controls to set the auto button flag to a predetermined value. (time t14). In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a predetermined value to the auto button flag when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified time when the value of the stage flag indicates the maximum stage. do. Note that the processing for determining that the effect button BT1 has been operated in the continuous operation mode is the same as the processing described with reference to FIG. 7, so description thereof will be omitted. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 hits the effect button BT1 repeatedly and derives the result of the repeated hitting effect when the auto button is OFF, during the game period, and when the repeated hitting effect is executed. When the button is pressed for a long period of time, the auto button is turned on. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first control state is in the specific period, the effect control means operates in the specific operation mode, and after the result of the specific operation effect is derived, continues the operation mode in the continuous operation mode for the specified time. Triggered by the fact that the specific operation means is operated, control is performed to the second control state.

For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the auto button is OFF and before the result of the repeated hitting effect is derived, for example, the effect button BT1 is stipulated to be operated after the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect is started. Even when the time has passed, it is not controlled to turn on the auto button. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means does not control to the second control state even when the specified time has passed while the specific operation means has been operated since the specific period started.

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko game machine 10 cancels the auto button function when the effect button BT1 is operated once during the game period and when the repeated hit effect is executed. is configured to allow That is, in the present embodiment, the cancellation operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the repeated hitting effect is executed is the operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 detects that the first operation signal has been input when a predetermined value is set in the auto button flag during the game period and when the repeated hit effect is executed. As a trigger, clear the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON during the game period and when the continuous hitting effect is executed. do. In particular, the sub-control CPU 51 turns off the auto button when the effect button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON and within the effective operation period of the continuous hitting effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means, when in the second control state, controls to the first control state triggered by the operation of the specific operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific operation means is operated in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control is performed in the first control state. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect while the auto button is ON, the auto button is not controlled to be OFF. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the special button BT3 is operated within the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect while the auto button is ON, the auto button is not controlled to be OFF. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means does not control to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated when the second control state is established. That is, in the present embodiment, when the non-specific operation means is operated while in the second control state, the control continues to the second control state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, the operation is triggered. There is a case where the effect content of the continuous hitting effect progresses, and the auto button is controlled to be OFF. That is, during the game period and within the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, one operation of the effect button BT1 causes The auto button function is canceled as the production content of the continuous hitting production progresses. As described above, in the present embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated during the second control state within the specific period, the effect content may progress in accordance with the operation, and the second The control state is terminated and controlled to the first control state.

Next, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and the hidden button effect can be executed, the effect button BT1 is long for a specified time within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Even if it is pressed, the setting of the auto button function is disabled. That is, in the present embodiment, there is no setting operation for the auto button function during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to cancel the auto button function when the performance button BT1 is operated once during the game period and when the hidden button performance can be executed. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, the cancellation operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed is the operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

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

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

Next, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the special button effect is executed will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, during the game period and when the special button performance is executed, even if the performance button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified time within the operation valid period related to the special button performance, the auto button Configured to disable feature settings. That is, in the present embodiment, there is no setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the special button effect is executed. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to cancel the auto button function when the effect button BT1 is operated once during the game period and when the special button effect is executed. there is That is, in the present embodiment, the cancellation operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the special button effect is executed is the operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, if the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the special While the result of the button effect is not derived, it is controlled to auto button OFF. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operation effective period related to the special button effect, the operation is triggered. While the result of the special button effect is derived as , the control continues to the auto button ON without being controlled to the auto button OFF.

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

Exceptional control regarding the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function will be described below together with a specific example.
First, a description will be given of control when an operation effective period relating to various button effects is started while the effect button BT1 is being operated during a game period. Here, ``when the operation effective period related to various button effects starts'' refers to the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect, the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation effective period related to the special button effect in this embodiment. It refers to the case where any valid period of the period has started.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the length of time that the effect button BT1 is long-pressed when the first operation signal is input (time t21). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation effective period Tx related to various button effects (time t22). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed reaches the specified time T1 (time t23). Incidentally, in FIG. 9, the point in time when the operation effective period Tx related to various button effects has passed from the time reduction t22 is shown as the point in time t24.

In this way, even if the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for the specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 can press various buttons until the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the effect button BT1 is started. When the operation valid period Tx related to the effect is started, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. In other words, when the performance button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode, the sub-control CPU 51 does not turn on the auto button when the operation valid period Tx starts before the specified time T1 elapses. Although not shown, if the operation valid period Tx is started while the effect button BT1 is long pressed, the sub control CPU 51 determines that after the operation valid period Tx is started while the effect button BT1 is long pressed. Even when the specified time T1 has passed, the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value. That is, when the operation valid period T2 starts after the long press of the effect button BT1 is started, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the specified time T1 has elapsed while the effect button BT1 has been long pressed since the operation valid period T2 started. Even when the time has elapsed, the auto button is not controlled to ON. Therefore, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 does not turn on the auto button when the operation valid period relating to the continuous hitting performance is started before the specified time elapses when the performance button BT1 is pressed for a long time. That is, in this embodiment, when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode, the effect control means does not control to the second control state when the specific period starts before the specified time elapses. .

Next, the control when the effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode within the operation effective period related to various button effects during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 51 starts an operation effective period Tx related to various button effects to be executed (time t31). Subsequently, when the first operation signal is input, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the length of time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed (time t32). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed reaches the specified time T1 (time t33). Incidentally, in FIG. 10, the point in time when the operation effective period Tx related to various button effects has passed from the time reduction t31 is indicated as the point in time t34.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 does not turn on the auto button even when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for the specified time T1 within the operation valid period Tx related to various button effects. In other words, when the operation of the effect button BT1 is started after the operation valid period Tx is started, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that even when the specified time T1 has passed while the effect button BT1 is being pressed for a long time, Do not control the auto button ON. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed for a long time during the operation valid period Tx, the auto button is not controlled to be ON.

Next, during the game period, when the long press of the effect button BT1 is started within the operation valid period related to various button effects, the operation is valid while the effect button BT1 is long pressed (midway). Control when the period ends will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51 starts an operation effective period Tx related to various button effects to be executed (time t41). Subsequently, when the first operation signal is input, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the length of time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed (time t42). In this example, it is assumed that the effective operation period Tx ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the long press of the effect button BT1 is started (time t43). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed reaches the specified time T1 (time t44).

Thus, when the long press of the effect button BT1 is started within the operation effective period Tx, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the middle before the specified time T1 elapses after the long press of the effect button BT1 is started. Even when the operation effective period Tx ends at this time, the auto button is not controlled to ON. Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the specified time T1 has passed while the effect button BT1 was kept pressed after the operation effective period Tx ended. In other words, when the long press of the effect button BT1 is started within the operation valid period Tx, the operation valid period Tx ends while the effect button BT1 is long pressed, and then the specified time T1. does not turn on the auto button even when the time elapses. Therefore, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the long press of the effect button BT1 within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect, and the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect is reached before the long-pressed time reaches the specified time. After that, even if the time of long pressing from within the operation effective period related to the continuous hitting performance reaches the specified time, the auto button is not controlled to be turned on. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means starts the operation of the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode within the specific period, and the time during which the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode reaches the specified time. after the specified period has ended, even if the time during which the specified operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode after the operation of the specified operation means is started in the continuous operation mode within the specified period reaches the specified time, the second 2 Do not control to the control state.

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

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

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

Also, although not shown, when the next special game is not started after the end of the special game and the transition to the standby state is made, the sub-control CPU 51 is arranged between the special game and the standby state after the end of the special game. Even when the effect button BT1 is pressed for a long time, the auto button is not controlled to ON. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the operation when the long press of the effect button BT1 is started during execution of the special game and before the specified time T1 elapses after the long press of the effect button BT1 is started. When the middle special game ends, the auto button is not turned on regardless of whether the next special game is started. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 is when the long press of the effect button BT1 is started during the big win game, and the big win game is played before the specified time T1 elapses after the long press of the effect button BT1 is started. is finished, regardless of whether the special game is started after that, the auto button is not turned on.

Next, the control when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a time equal to or longer than the specified time while the auto button is ON during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, when a predetermined value is set in the auto button flag, the sub-control CPU 51 clears the value of the auto button flag triggered by the input of the first operation signal (time t61). . That is, the sub-control CPU 51 turns off the auto button when the effect button BT1 is operated. Also, in this example, it is assumed that the effect button BT1 continues to be pressed for a long time even after the auto button is turned OFF. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set the predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed reaches the specified time T1 (time t62).

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51, when the effect button BT1 is continuously operated even after the auto button is turned OFF with the operation of the effect button BT1 as a trigger, the time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed is Even when the specified time T1 is reached, the auto button is not turned on. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated when the auto button is ON. Do not control to button ON. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means is controlled to the first control state triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state. is not controlled to the second control state.

Next, among the effects that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect using the internal light emitter BL built in the effect button BT1 will be described. As described above, the internal light emitter BL has a white light emission mode and a yellow light emission mode. Moreover, the internal light emitter BL does not always emit light, and there are cases where it does not emit light.

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

Further, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL becomes a yellow light emission mode during the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect and the operation effective period related to the special button effect. However, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitter BL becomes the white light emitting mode during the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. By the way, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitter BL becomes a yellow light emitting mode.

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the internal light emitter BL does not emit yellow light, but emits white light even if the auto button is ON during the effective operation period of the hidden button presentation. In this way, the internal light emitter BL can emit light in a white light emission mode when the auto button is ON and within at least a part of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, and yellow light is emitted. The white light emission mode is given priority over the light emission mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when the notification means is in the second control state and is within at least a part of the period during which the special operation effect can be executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means, It is configured to be able to perform the second notification.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitter BL emits light in a white light emission mode during the entire operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. It is also possible to configure the internal light emitter BL to emit white light during a part of the period. For example, when the auto button is ON and the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect is valid, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitter BL is configured to alternately switch between the white light emitting mode and the yellow light emitting mode, and the hidden button effect is performed. The internal light emitter BL may be configured to emit white light during a part of the operation valid period. In addition, even if it recognizes that it is the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect just before the end of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect and tries to operate the effect button BT1, the operation is valid only when the effect button BT1 is actually operated. It is also possible that it will be after the end of the period. For this reason, for example, when the auto button is ON and the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect is about to end, the internal light emitter BL does not emit light, or the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL becomes a yellow light emitter. By doing so, the internal light emitter BL may be configured to emit white light during a part of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. It should be noted that, in this example, the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL is not set to the white light emission mode during the period immediately before the end of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect (for example, the period from 1 second before the end), but this is the case. is not limited to For example, the internal light emitter BL emits light during a period immediately after the start of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect (for example, a period from the start until 1 second has elapsed) or during a period in the middle of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. The configuration may be such that the mode is not a white light emission mode.

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

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

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitter BL emits light in a yellow light emission mode before the start of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. Then, when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitter BL emits light in a white light emission mode within the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. Further, when the auto button is ON and the operation valid period ends without the effect button BT1 being operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, after the end of the operation valid period, the internal light emitter BL It emits light in a yellow emission mode. However, for example, when the auto button is ON, if the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect and the hidden button effect is executed, the auto button is controlled to be OFF. The state in which the internal light emitter BL emits white light is changed to the state in which the internal light emitter BL does not emit light.

As described above, when the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, regardless of whether the auto button function is set before the operation valid period. , the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL after the start of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect becomes the same. Similarly, when the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, regardless of whether the auto button function is set before the operation, the hidden button effect is executed. The light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL after the start of the operation valid period pertaining to is the same.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) There is a possibility that the player's opinion on whether to set the auto button function will change before and after the start of the continuous hitting effect. For example, although the player started to operate the effect button BT1 with the intention of turning the auto button ON, the player may change his mind to operate the effect button BT1 due to the repeated hit effect being started during the operation of the effect button BT1. . On the other hand, if the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect starts during the period from the start of the operation of the effect button BT1 until the specified time elapses, the auto button will be displayed even after the specified time has passed. It was made not to be controlled to ON. As a result, the player can select again whether to operate the effect button BT1 by himself. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to execute the continuous hit effect in a manner desired by the player, and to improve the amusement.

(1-2) When the effect button BT1 is continuously pressed and held even after the auto button is turned off in response to the operation of the effect button BT1, the duration of the long press of the effect button BT1 is Even when the specified time is reached, the auto button is not controlled to turn on. According to this, even when the production button BT1 is operated to turn off the auto button and then the production button BT1 is continued to be operated, the auto button is not controlled to turn on. It is possible to suppress being controlled by the button ON.

(1-3) After the result of the continuous hitting effect is derived by operating the effect button BT1 during the effective period of operation related to the repeated hitting effect, it is possible to turn on the auto button by pressing the effect button BT1 for a long time. is. According to this, the player can quickly turn on the auto button even when the continuous hit effect is being executed. In addition, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable because the auto button cannot be turned on, thereby improving the interest of the player.

(1-4) Since the specific operation promotion effect is not executed during at least part of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, it is difficult to determine whether it is the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. In particular, regardless of whether the auto button is OFF or ON, the hidden button effect is not executed when the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. , it is difficult to determine whether it is the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. Therefore, when the auto button is ON and it is within at least a part of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, it is within the period in which the hidden button effect can be executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. The internal light emitter BL is configured to emit light in a white light emission mode that can be identified as being. As a result, it is possible to create an opportunity to specify that it is a period during which the hidden button effect can be executed even when the auto button is ON, and even when the auto button is ON, the hidden button effect can be performed by operating the effect button BT1. It is possible to provide the enjoyment of performing and to improve the interest.

(1-5) Within a period in which the hidden button effect can be executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1 by the light emitting mode of the internal light emitter BL built in the effect button BT1, that is, the hidden button effect It is configured so that a notification (second notification) that can specify that it is within the operation valid period related to is performed. In this way, during at least a part of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, the internal light emitter BL built in the effect button BT1 that needs to be operated to execute the hidden button effect is hidden. A notification that can be specified that it is within the operation effective period related to the button effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to easily shorten the time from recognizing that it is within the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect to operating the effect button BT1. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the hidden button effect by operating the effect button BT1, and to improve the interest.

In addition, it is configured such that a notification (first notification) that can specify that the auto button is ON is performed by the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL incorporated in the effect button BT1. Thus, by looking at the effect button BT1, it is possible to easily confirm whether the effect button BT1 needs to be operated, that is, whether the auto button is ON, so that the time when the auto button is ON can be easily enjoyed.

(1-6) If the effect button BT1 is operated within the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect and the auto button is ON, the effect content of the repeated hit effect may proceed in response to the operation, and , the auto button is switched from ON to OFF. That is, when the auto button is ON within the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect, the operation of the effect button BT1 is an operation for advancing the effect content of the repeated hitting effect and an operation for switching to the auto button OFF. and . As a result, it is possible to omit the trouble of separately performing an operation for advancing the effect content of the continuous hitting effect and an operation for switching to the auto button OFF, and the game property of selecting whether to set the auto button function is improved. It can be easily entertained, and the improvement of interest can be achieved.

(1-7) The frequency with which the special button effect progresses in response to the operation of the special button BT3 is higher than the frequency at which the continuous hit effect progresses in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. low. Therefore, even if the player chooses to turn on the auto button, when the special button presentation is started, the player may want to operate the special button BT3, which tends to be operated less often. At this time, if the auto button is turned off when the special button BT3 is operated, it takes time to turn the auto button on again. Therefore, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 does not turn off the auto button when the special button BT3 is operated. That is, when the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. In this way, even if the special button BT3 is unintentionally operated when the special button effect is executed, the auto button is not controlled to be turned ON, so that it is possible to save the trouble of turning the auto button ON again. , the special button BT3 can be operated to provide an opportunity to enjoy the special button presentation, thereby improving the interest. On the other hand, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 turns the auto button OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated. That is, even when the auto button ON is selected, for example, when the desire to operate the performance button BT1 increases and the performance button BT1 is operated, the auto button is switched to OFF. As a result, it is possible to save the trouble of making the auto button OFF again. By configuring as described above, it is possible to easily enjoy the game property of selecting whether or not to set the auto button function, and to improve the amusement.

(1-8) The frequency with which the special button effect progresses in response to the operation of the special button BT3 is higher than the frequency at which the continuous hit effect progresses in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. low. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the display area when the special operation prompting image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is larger than the display area when the specific operation prompting image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, when the operation of the special button BT3 is prompted by the display of the special operation prompting image TG, it is inferred that the special button BT3 will be operated on the spot even when the auto button is ON. Therefore, if the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button is continuously controlled to ON, thereby saving the trouble of having the auto button ON again. Furthermore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to enjoy the special button presentation by operating the special button BT3, thereby improving interest.

(1-9) During the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, even if the effect button BT1 is long pressed for a specified time, the auto button is not controlled to ON. Therefore, it is possible to suppress unintentional progress of the effect contents of the repeated hit effect by controlling the auto button to ON during the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect.

(1-10) If the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect expires while the effect button BT1 is being pressed for a long time, even if the specified time has elapsed while the effect button BT1 is being operated. Do not control the auto button ON. According to this, for example, even though the player has operated the production button BT1 in order to proceed with the production content of the continuous hitting production, if the player continues to operate the production button BT1 after that, it is possible to unintentionally It is possible to suppress being controlled by the auto button ON.

(1-11) Even when the auto button is turned ON during execution of the repeated hitting effect, the player may want to operate the effect button BT1 by himself/herself to proceed with the effect contents of the repeated hitting effect. Conceivable. Therefore, when the auto button is controlled to be ON, the auto button can be controlled to be OFF by operating the effect button BT1 within the operation effective period of the repeated hitting effect. As a result, it is possible to proceed with the effect content of the repeated hitting effect as intended by the player, and to improve the interest.

(1-12) When the effect button BT1 is not operated during the effective period of operation related to the continuous-hit effect, and the result of the continuous-hit effect is not derived, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed for a long time, the auto button is turned ON. do not control. As a result, when the player operates the effect button BT1 to advance the effect content of the repeated hitting effect, it is possible to prevent the auto button from being unintentionally turned on.

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

(1-14) Before and after the special game ends, there is a possibility that the player will change his mind about whether or not to set the auto button function. Therefore, when the special game being executed ends while the effect button BT1 is being pressed for a long time, the auto button is not turned on. That is, even if the effect button BT1 is pressed for a specified time over a plurality of special games, the auto button is not turned on. As a result, when a new special game is started, it is possible to choose whether or not to set the auto button function again.

(1-15) Which of the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 is displayed in the continuous hit effect is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Therefore, even if the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF, it is possible to equally enjoy the continuous hit effect.

(1-16) In the hidden button effect, the effect image associated with which type of hidden button effect is displayed is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Therefore, even if the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF, the hidden button presentation can be enjoyed equally.

(1-17) Which of the fourth effect image EG4 and the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed in the special button effect is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Therefore, the special button effects can be enjoyed equally regardless of whether the auto button is ON or when the auto button is OFF.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. In addition, the structure similar to 1st Embodiment attaches|subjects the same code|symbol as 1st Embodiment, and abbreviate|omits about the detailed description and drawing.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect, the effect content of the repeated hit effect is triggered by the operation. It may progress and is controlled to auto button OFF. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect, the operation triggers the repeated hit effect. The content may progress, and the auto button is continuously controlled to ON. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 detects that the first operation signal has been input when a predetermined value is set in the auto button flag during the game period and when the repeated hit effect is executed. As a trigger, do not clear the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value set in the auto button flag is maintained, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON within the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect, the repeated hit effect is produced in response to the operation. There is a case where the performance content progresses, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the effect content may progress in response to the operation, and the second control state may continue. 2 control state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the effect button BT1 is operated once during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects. Triggered by this, the automatic button function can be canceled. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects is defined as the "unspecified period". In this case, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated during a non-specific period different from the specific period and in the second control state, the second control state is changed to It can be said that it is finished and controlled to the first control state.

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

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

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-5) and (1-7) to (1-17) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) When the effect button BT1 is operated within the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect and when the auto button is ON, the effect content of the repeated hit effect may progress according to the operation, and , the auto button is continuously turned on. As a result, even if the effect button BT1 is operated within the effective period of operation relating to the repeated hitting effect when the automatic button ON is selected, the operation may be reflected in the progress of the effect contents of the repeated hitting effect. Therefore, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of operating the effect button BT1. On the other hand, since the auto button is continuously turned on, for example, it is possible to save the trouble of turning on the auto button again after turning off the auto button. By configuring as described above, it is possible to easily enjoy the game property of selecting whether or not to set the auto button function, and to improve the amusement.

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

- During all or part of the period when the auto button is ON, the effect display device EH may be configured to be able to display the fact that the auto button is ON. In all or part of the period when the auto button is OFF, the effect display device EH may be configured to be able to display the fact that the auto button is OFF. In this way, the above-described embodiment provides a display (hereinafter referred to as "setting display of the auto button function") that can specify at least one of the auto button ON and the auto button OFF. can be configured. For example, by displaying an image including character information of "auto button ON" on the effect display device EH, setting display of the auto button function that can specify that the auto button is ON may be performed. . Displaying the setting of the auto button function that can specify that the auto button is ON can be regarded as providing a notification that can specify that the auto button is ON.

- The customization function of the above embodiment may include a volume adjustment function. The volume adjustment function is a function of adjusting the volume of some or all of the sounds output from the speaker Sp. For example, the cross key BT2 may be operated to enable volume adjustment. Similarly, the customization function of the above embodiments may include a light intensity adjustment function. The light amount adjustment function is a function of adjusting the brightness of some or all of the effect display device EH, the decoration lamp La, and the internal light emitter BL. For example, the cross key BT2 may be operated to enable light amount adjustment. For example, when the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2, a display (for example, a meter) that can specify the current volume level may be provided. For example, the meter referred to here may be configured to prompt the operation of the cross key BT2. A display (for example, a meter) capable of specifying the current volume stage is a period during which the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2. It can also be regarded as notification that it is a period that can be executed. In addition, when the volume adjustment is enabled, for example, when the period during which the volume adjustment is possible is within at least a part of the period during which the volume adjustment can be performed, the above-mentioned "auto button function It may be configured to be able to perform "setting display". That is, for example, during at least a part of the period during which the effect of switching the scale of the meter (volume level) can be performed, it is possible to perform the above-mentioned "setting display of the auto button function". may be configured. It should be noted that even when the auto button is ON, it may be assumed that the cross key BT2 has been operated and the volume adjustment may not be performed. Similarly, even when the auto button is ON, it may be assumed that the cross key BT2 has been operated and the light amount adjustment may not be performed.

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

・Even after the result of the repeated hitting effect is derived, if the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect is still valid, even if the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified time, the auto button is not controlled to ON. may In other words, it may be constructed so that even if the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified period of time, the auto button is not controlled to ON, regardless of the situation, as long as it is within the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect. . That is, regardless of the situation, in the above-described embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state within the specific period, even if the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time, the second control It may be configured not to control the state.

・When the auto button is controlled to ON, even if the effect button BT1 is not operated by a predetermined timing in the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, it is regarded as having been operated and the hidden button is considered to have been operated. You may comprise so that production may be performed. At this time, the internal light emitter BL may be configured to emit white light from the start of the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect to a predetermined timing.

The internal light emitter BL may be configured so as not to emit light when the auto button is OFF and during the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. Further, when the auto button is ON and during the effective operation period related to the hidden button effect, the internal light emitter BL may be configured to emit yellow light. In addition, when the auto button is OFF and during the operation valid period related to the special button effect, the internal light emitter BL may be configured to emit white light. At this time, even if the effect button BT1 is operated, the result of the special button effect is not derived. It can be specified that the special operation prompting image TG displayed on the effect display device EH prompts the user to operate the special button BT3.

- The type of light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL may be changed as appropriate, and may be one type or three or more types. For example, only when the auto button is OFF, when it is an operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect, the type of light emitting mode of the internal light emitter BL may be changed according to the result of the repeated hitting effect. For example, when the internal light emitter BL emits light in red, the degree of expectation that an advantageous result is derived as a result of repeated hits is increased compared to when the internal light emitter BL emits light in white. may In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL, and it is easy to select the auto button OFF rather than the auto button ON, thereby easily providing the enjoyment of operating the operation means. It becomes easier to improve interest. Here, although the example is limited to when the auto button is OFF, the same configuration may be used when the auto button is ON.

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

The display area when the special operation prompting image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH may be smaller than the display area when the specific operation prompting image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. It may be the same as the display area when the image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, the size of the display area when the special operation prompting image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is the same as the size of the display area when the specific operation prompting image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. , may be displayed at different positions.

Even if the effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect, after the operation effective period related to the repeated hitting effect ends, the result of the repeated hitting effect is derived. good too. In other words, even when the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the continuous-hit effect, the result of the continuous-hit effect may be derived after the effective period of operation relating to the continuous-hit effect ends. At this time, when the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the continuous hit effect, the display of the specific operation prompting image SG may be terminated even during the operation valid period, or the specific operation prompting image SG may be continued to be displayed. good too. In this case, after the production button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the effective period of operation related to the repeated hitting production, that is, after the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the repeated hitting production, the production button BT1 is held for a specified time. It may be configured such that the auto button is controlled to be turned on when the button is pressed for a long time. At this time, for example, if the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect expires while the button is being pressed for a long time, the AUTO button may be controlled to ON upon the lapse of the specified time. With such a configuration, the player can set the auto button function at a desired timing. On the other hand, for example, in the case where the operation effective period related to the repeated hit effect ends while the button is being pressed for a long time, even if the specified time has passed, the auto button may not be controlled to ON.

When the operation effective period related to the special button effect is started, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the special button BT3 at a predetermined timing after the operation effective period related to the special button effect starts. It may be configured so as not to control to derive the result of the special button effect without considering that it has been done. That is, even if the auto button is ON, when the special button effect is executed, the result of the special button effect may not be derived unless the special button BT3 is actually operated. As described above, when the auto button is ON, it is considered that only the effect button BT1, which is a part of the operation means among the plurality of kinds of operation means, has been operated. The operation of the special button BT3 may not be regarded as being operated when the operation of the button BT3 is prompted. With such a configuration, even when the auto button is ON, the user can be made to pay attention to which operation means is prompted to operate, and the interest can be improved.

- The continuous hitting effect may be executed at the same execution ratio regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 preferably performs a lottery for execution of repeated hitting performance so as to determine the execution of repeated hitting performance with the same probability when the big win variation pattern is specified and when the loss variation pattern is specified. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform a lottery for execution of the continuous hitting effect even when the variation pattern of the shortening variation is specified.

- The degree of expectation for a big hit suggested in the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second effect image EG2 is displayed in the continuous hit effect, it may be definitely suggested that the game will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to determine the second effect image EG2 only when the big hit variation pattern is specified.

- The type of result of repeated hitting effects may be changed as appropriate, and may be one type or three or more types. At this time, all of the plurality of types of effect images may have different levels of expectation for big wins, or some of the effects images may have the same level of expectation for big wins.

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

- The sub-control CPU 51 may determine whether or not to advance the stage in the continuous hitting effect by performing a predetermined step progress lottery each time the effect button BT1 is operated. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may vary the probability that it is decided to advance the stage in the stage progress lottery according to the degree of expectation of the big hit. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the big hit variation pattern, it may increase the probability that the stage is determined to advance in the step progress lottery compared to when the loss variation pattern is specified. In addition, for example, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies the deviation variation pattern, it sets the upper limit step that can be reached by setting the upper limit of the number of times that it is decided to advance the step in the step progress lottery. may be controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the reachable upper limit stage in each repeated hitting effect each time the repeated hitting effect is executed.

- The conditions for progressing stages in the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control such that each time the first operation signal is input a predetermined number of times (one or more), the stage advances by one stage. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the number of stages to progress by performing a predetermined stage number lottery each time the first operation signal is input. In this case, two or more stages may be advanced for one input of the first operation signal, or the stage may not be advanced.

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

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

・After the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed during the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is controlled to ON when the effect button BT1 is long pressed for a specified time. may be configured.

・After the special button BT3 is operated during the operation effective period related to the special button effect and the result of the special button effect is derived, the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified time, and the auto button is controlled to ON. It may be configured as

The sub-control CPU 51 operates the effect button BT1 a specific number of times within the effective period of operation related to the continuous-hit effect and derives the result of the continuous-hit effect. Even when the valid period has expired, the auto button may be controlled to be ON when the long-pressed time reaches the specified time. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by the fact that the long-pressed time reaches the specified time, even if the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect ends while the effect button BT1 is being long-pressed. , the auto button may be controlled to ON. Here, the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect is taken as an example, but it may be the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect or the operation valid period related to the special button effect.

・The sub-control CPU 51 keeps the effect even after the start of the operation effective period even if the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect is started before the specified time has passed since the effect button BT1 is long pressed. When the button BT1 is continuously pressed for a long time, the auto button may be controlled to be ON. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON when a specified time has elapsed since the operation of the effect button BT1 was started, or after the operation valid period related to the repeated hit effect is started. The auto button may be controlled to ON when the specified time has elapsed. Here, the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect is taken as an example, but the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect, the effective period of operation related to the hidden button effect, and the effective period of operation related to the special button effect may be part or all of them. may be controlled in the same way during the operation effective period of .

・Even if the long press of the effect button BT1 is started within the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub control CPU 51 continues to long press the effect button BT1 even after the end of the operation valid period. At times, the auto button may be controlled to be ON. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON when a specified time has elapsed since the operation of the production button BT1 was started, or after the effective period of operation related to the repeated hitting production has ended. The auto button may be controlled to ON when the specified time has elapsed. Here, the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect is taken as an example, but the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect, the effective period of operation related to the hidden button effect, and the effective period of operation related to the special button effect may be part or all of them. may be controlled in the same way during the operation effective period of .

The sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified period of time within the effective period of operation relating to the repeated hit effect. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to turn on the auto button when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified time within the effective period of operation related to the hidden button effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified time within the operation effective period related to the special button effect.

If the effect button BT1 is operated for a specific number of times within the operation effective period related to the continuous hit effect, and then the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that before the specified time elapses. When the effective period of operation related to the consecutive hit effect ends, the auto button may not be controlled to ON.

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

When the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 may not control the auto button to OFF even if the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period related to the special button effect. That is, it may be constructed so that the automatic button OFF is not controlled even if either the effect button BT1 or the special button BT3 is operated within the operation effective period related to the special button effect.

- Even if the effect button BT1 is operated within the operation effective period related to the special button effect, the result of the special button effect may be derived. Similarly, even if the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation effective period related to the special button effect, the result of the special button effect may be derived. Further, for example, during a part or all of the operation valid period of the continuous hit effect and the special button effect, part or all of the effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 It may be configured such that the performance contents of various performances progress even when the operation means is operated. In this way, in one or both of the continuous hitting effect and the special button effect, even if an operation means different from the operation means that was prompted to operate is operated, the effect content can proceed. It may be configured as

・When the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to OFF with the trigger that the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, after that, when the specified time has passed while the effect button BT1 is kept pressed for a long time, The auto button may be controlled to be ON.

- The content of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the standby state may be changed as appropriate. Similarly, the contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects may be changed as appropriate. Further, the content of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and when the repeated hit effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. Also, the contents of the setting operation and the cancellation operation during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed may be changed as appropriate. Further, the contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and when the special button effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. When changing the contents of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function, for example, the operating mode of the operation means when performing the setting operation and canceling operation may be changed, or when performing the setting operation and canceling operation You may change the operation means to operate.

The contents of the setting operation of the auto button function may be the same during the standby state and during the game period (for example, during the execution of the special game). Further, the contents of the operation for canceling the auto button function may differ between the standby state and the game period.

・The length of time the effect button BT1 is pressed for a long time to turn on the auto button (specified time) is, for example, the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation valid period related to the special button effect. It is good also as time longer than the operation effective period of a part or all of them. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 starts an operation valid period (an operation valid period shorter than the prescribed time) after the operation of the production button BT1 is started, and the prescribed time elapses after the operation of the production button BT1 is started. Even when the valid operation period expires earlier, the auto button may be controlled to be ON. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON even when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed for a specified period of time from before the start to after the end of the valid operation period.

- The timing at which the setting operation of the auto button function is possible may be changed as appropriate. Also, the timing at which the auto button function can be canceled may be changed as appropriate.
- Either one or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled during a part of the period of the standby state. Also, during the standby state, either one or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled. Similarly, either or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function cannot be performed during a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period related to various button effects. There may be. Further, during the game period and outside the operation effective period related to various button effects, the automatic button function cancellation operation may not be possible. Also, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the repeated hit effect is executed, either one or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled. Further, during the game period and during the period during which the continuous hitting effect is executed, the operation for canceling the auto button function may be disabled. Also, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the hidden button effect can be executed, either one or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled. . Also, during the game period and during the period in which the hidden button effect can be executed, the operation to cancel the auto button function may not be possible. Also, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the special button effect is executed, either one or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled. Further, during the game period and during the period during which the special button effect is executed, the automatic button function cancellation operation may not be possible.

- When the automatic button function is set during the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, the value of the stage flag need not be maintained. In addition, when the auto button function is canceled during the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect, the value of the stage flag need not be maintained.

- Separately from the production button BT1, a dedicated operation means for setting and canceling the auto button function may be provided.
The type of operation means for prompting (instructing) an operation in the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. Similarly, in the special button presentation, the type of operating means prompted (instructed) to operate may be changed as appropriate.

- The effect executing means for executing the continuous hit effect, hidden button effect and special button effect may be changed as appropriate. Also, some effects among the continuous hit effect, the hidden button effect and the special button effect may be configured to be executed by effect executing means different from the other effects. For example, a part or all of the continuous hit effect, the hidden button effect, and the special button effect may be performed by the speaker Sp or may be performed by the decorative lamp La. Also, for example, some or all of the continuous hit effect, the hidden button effect, and the special button effect may be executed by a combination of the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La.

- The specific operation effect may be an operation effect other than the continuous hit effect. For example, an effect (a so-called single-press effect) in which a predetermined image is displayed triggered by the operation of the effect button BT1, or a predetermined effect triggered by a long press of the effect button BT1 for a predetermined time An effect of displaying an image (so-called long press effect) may be used. Further, the effect that can be executed in the gaming machine in the above embodiment may be a partial effect among repeated hit effect, hidden button effect and special button effect. For example, the special button BT3 may be omitted when the special button effect is not executed.

In place of or in addition to the auto button function, when the effect button BT1 is long-pressed during the effective period of operation related to the repeated hit effect, it is assumed that the effect button BT1 has been repeatedly hit, and the effect content of the repeated hit effect is advanced. You may provide an operation assistance function. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that if the effect button BT1 has been pressed and held for a predetermined period of time or more during the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, even if the auto button is OFF, the auto button can be turned ON. It is better to perform the same control as when there is. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51, in the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, when the effect button BT1 is not operated, and when the time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed is less than a predetermined time, the automatic If the button is OFF, it is preferable to perform control when the auto button is OFF. In this example, the state when the effect button BT1 is not operated and the time during which the effect button BT1 is long pressed is less than a predetermined time, that is, when the operation assisting function is not operating. The state can also be said to be the first control state. Further, in this example, the state in which the effect button BT1 is held down for a predetermined time or more, that is, the state in which the operation assisting function is operating can be said to be the second control state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 defines the effect button BT1 again after the display mode of the first effect image EG1 in the repeated hit effect is changed to the maximum stage display mode (for example, after the result of the repeated hit effect is derived). It may be controlled to turn on the auto button by using the long press for a long period of time as a trigger.

- It may be embodied in a game machine that gives a high probability state when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor. In addition, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined variable number of times as an upper limit. Also, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called falling machine) that provides a high probability state with the upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

・At the end of the jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, there are times when the high ball entry rate state is not given depending on the type of the jackpot pattern. good too.
- As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of probability states. Moreover, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of probability state. In other words, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function for highly varying the probability of a big hit.

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

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

- The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of reservation, or may be executed concurrently. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

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

- The function of the main substrate 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of substrates. The main board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The function of the sub-board 50 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may include a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, and a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp. It may further include a general board that controls the group of boards in a centralized manner. Also, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- In the present embodiment, the game machine is a pachinko game machine, but it is not limited to this and may be configured as a slot machine.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(b) The notification means is a light emitter built into the specific operation means, and the light emission mode of the light emitter as the notification means when the first notification is performed is the same as when the second notification is performed. is different from the light emission mode of the light emitter as the notification means.

(b) When the performance control means is in the second control state within the specific period, the operation of the specific operation means is used as a trigger to control the performance control means to the first control state.
(c) The effect control means starts operating the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode within the specific period, and the time during which the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode reaches the specified time. If the specific period of time has ended before the specified period of time, after that, the time during which the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode after the operation of the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode is started within the specified period is the said Even if the specified time is reached, the second control state is not controlled.

(d) A specific operation means operable by a player, a notification means, an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, wherein the effect includes the specific A specific operation prompting effect that prompts the user to operate the operating means, a specific operation effect in which after the specific operation promoting effect is started, the content of the effect progresses according to the operation of the specific operating means, and the specific operation promoting effect is not executed. and a special operation effect that is executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means, and in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect, the specific operation means is specified within a specific period a first control state in which the performance contents are advanced in response to being operated in an operation mode; and a second control state in which it is assumed that an operation has been performed in the operation mode and the content of the effect is advanced, and the special operation effect is the specific operation means in either the first control state or the second control state. When the specific operation means is not operated within the period in which the special operation effect can be executed in response to the operation of , it is not executed, and the specific operation is performed in the specific operation mode within the specific period. A continuous operation mode in which the specific period continues without ending even if the result of the performance is derived, and the performance control means operates continuously for a predetermined specified time when the first control state is established. Triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state, the first control is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state. Triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state, the specific operation means remains operated even after the control to the first control state. When the specified time has passed, the control is not performed to the second control state, and when the first control state is within the specific period, the operation is performed in the specific operation mode, and the result of the specific operation presentation is derived. is controlled to the second control state in response to the operation of the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode for the specified time after the operation, and when the first control state is within the specific period, the If the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time before the result of the specific operation effect is derived by operating in the specific operation mode, the above Without controlling to the second control state, the notification by the notification means includes the first notification that can identify the second control state, and the special operation effect according to the operation of the specific operation means. and a second notification capable of specifying that it is within a period in which the operation is possible, and the notification means executes the special operation effect in accordance with the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state. A gaming machine characterized in that the second notification can be performed during at least a part of a period during which the second notification can be performed.

(E) Technical idea that the effect control means does not control to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time across a plurality of variable games (D) The gaming machine described in .

(f) a specific operation means operable by a player, an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, wherein the effect includes an operation of the specific operation means; and a specific operation effect in which the content of the effect can be changed according to the operation of the specific operation means after the specific operation promotion effect is started, and the effect control means controls the specific operation effect. The control state when executing is a first control state in which the content of the effect is changed in response to the operation of the specific operation means in a specific operation mode within a specific period, and the specific operation means within the specific period and a second control state in which, even if is not operated in the specific operation mode, the specific operation means is considered to have been operated in the specific operation mode and the effect content is changed, and the effect control means When it is in the 1 control state, it is possible to control to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which the operation is performed continuously for a predetermined specified time, and the second control state is possible. When the specified time has elapsed while the specific operation means has been operated even after controlling to the first control state triggered by the operation of the specific operation means when is, the control is performed to the second control state. and if the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period of time in the first control state, the specific operation is performed in the continuous operation mode for the specified time within the specific period of time. Even if the means is operated, the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time, and the specific operation means is not controlled to the second control state, and the specific operation means is in the first control state. When the specific operation means is operated in the specific operation mode within the period and the result of the specific operation effect is derived, and then the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time, A gaming machine characterized in that the control to the second control state is performed when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 13a... 1st special symbol display part 13b... 2nd special symbol display part 40... Main board 41... Main control CPU 42... Main control ROM 43... Main control RWM 50... Sub board 51... Sub control CPU 52 ... Sub-control ROM 53 ... Sub-control RWM BT1 ... Production button BT2 ... Cross key BT3 ... Special button BL ... Internal light emitter EH ... Production display device La ... Decoration lamp SG ... Specific operation promotion image Sp ... Speaker T1 ... Prescribed time TG ... Special operation promotion image

Claims (1)

a specific operation means operable by a player;
a production executing means capable of executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The effects include a specific operation prompting effect that prompts the user to operate the specific operation means, and a specific operation effect that can change the effect contents according to the operation of the specific operation means after the specific operation promoting effect is started. can be,
The control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect includes a first control state in which the effect contents are changed in response to the operation of the specific operation means in a specific operation mode within a specific period; and a second control state in which, even if the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period, it is assumed that the specific operation means has been operated in the specific operation mode, and the effect content is changed. ,
The production control means is
When it is in the first control state, it can be controlled to the second control state triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in a continuous operation mode in which the operation is performed continuously for a predetermined specified time,
When the specific operation means is operated in the second control state and the specific operation means is operated even after the control to the first control state is performed and the specified time elapses, the second control state is maintained. 2 without controlling to the control state,
When the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period in the first control state, the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified time period within the specific period. Even if it is done, it does not control to the second control state triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode for the specified time,
When the specific operation means is operated in the specific operation mode during the specific period in the first control state and the result of the specific operation effect is derived, thereafter, the continuous operation mode is continued for the specified time. and when the specific operation means is operated in the second control state, the second control state is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the continuous operation mode for the specified time.

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