JP6913395B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it has been attempted to improve the interest in a game by executing an operation effect during an operation valid period of an operation means such as an operation button. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the interest in the game is improved by executing an operation effect in which an image or the like prompting the operation of the operation button is displayed during the operation validity period.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-195893

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game, for example, by appropriately controlling the operation effect to further enhance the effect of the operation effect.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, an effect execution means for executing the effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The effect mode includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the effect includes a plurality of types of operation effects, a plurality of types of operation result effects, and a plurality of types of special effects. The operation effect is an effect executed during a predetermined operation valid period, and the operation result effect is an effect executed when the operation means is operated during the predetermined operation valid period. The special effect is an effect capable of specifying at least one of the degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player by executing the operation effect and the effect content of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed. There are a first special effect that is executed when the start or end of the predetermined operation valid period is triggered, and a second special effect that is executed differently from the first special effect. , And at least one of the second special effects has different execution probabilities between the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and the first special effect is different from the second special effect. and Ri different identifiable rendition der at least one of the expectations, the type of the operation result presentation is different depending on the type of operation effect performed during the operation lifetime, the operating effect is executed In the variable game to be played, in a situation where the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect and then the power supply is started, the operating means until the variable game ends. The gist is that the operation result effect is not executed even if is operated.

The gaming machine is provided with a setting state control means for controlling a setting state related to an execution trigger of the operation result effect, and the setting state includes a first setting state and a second setting state. When there is a predetermined operation effect and the set state is the first set state, the operation result effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the predetermined operation effect, and the operation result effect is executed. When the setting state is the second setting state, the operation result effect is executed and the predetermined operation effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the predetermined operation effect. In this case, the timing at which the operation result effect is executed may be different between when the setting state is the first setting state and when the setting state is the second setting state .

With respect to the gaming machine, the jackpot probability when controlled in the first effect mode may be the same as the jackpot probability when controlled in the second effect mode.

The game machine is provided with a setting state control means for controlling a setting state related to an execution trigger of the operation result effect, and the setting state includes a first setting state and a second setting state, and the game is played in a predetermined variable game. In a situation where the power supply of the machine is stopped and then the power supply is started, the setting state may not be changed until the variable game ends.

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

The front view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the production mode. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the execution mode of the button effect. The figure which shows the production mode of the operation effect. The figure which shows the execution probability of an operation effect. The figure which shows the setting method of an automatic operation function, and the lower information security. A flowchart showing a button effect control process. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing an execution mode of the button effect. The figure which shows the execution probability of the operation effect in 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a voice effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button on the front side of the frame 11 at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the present embodiment, the operation buttons include a first operation button 19a and a second operation button 19b different from the first operation button 19a. The operation buttons 19a and 19b are used, for example, in the production. In the present embodiment, the operation buttons 19a and 19b have a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The operation buttons 19a and 19b execute a light emission effect as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the operation buttons 19a and 19b have a built-in vibration motor (not shown), and the vibration motor enables vibration. The first operation button 19a is an example of an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation. The second operation button 19b is an example of an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation.

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

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in the special lottery, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of times the first special game is on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a normal game, when a normal outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the normal outlier. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

The information display device 22 may include a game state display unit that displays information that can recognize the game state of the pachinko game machine 10. For example, the information displayed on the game state display unit may be information indicating that the game state is in a high probability state, which will be described later, or information indicating that the game state is in a high base state, which will be described later. The information display device 22 may include an intensity display unit that displays information on the firing intensity of the game ball. The information display device 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays information that can recognize the number of unpaid prize balls. The information display device 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the jackpot game. It should be noted that these plurality of display units need not be provided on the same member (information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be provided separately in a portion different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 by partitioning the surface side of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, the light emitter built in the operation button, and the vibration motor built in the operation button are effect devices that are examples of means for executing the effect. .. A group of effect devices, which is an example of an effect execution means for executing an effect, is configured by these effect devices. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can be arbitrarily selected from the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, the light emitting body built in the operation button, and the vibration motor built in the operation button as the effect execution means. It may be configured to include at least one. Further, the effect executing means may include an effect movable body that executes a movable effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes starting ports 28 and 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 28, 29, 31, and 34. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a special lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit in the special lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, and a third jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine, when the continuation condition is satisfied in one round game, the next round game of the round game is performed, while the continuation condition is not satisfied in one round game. In some cases, the round game is the final round game. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the upper limit may be the maximum number of round games that can be reached by satisfying the continuation condition.

One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

The first big hit symbol and the third big hit symbol have a first specified number of times (for example, 10 times) as a specified number of round games. In the second jackpot symbol, a second specified number of times (for example, four times), which is less than the first specified number of times, is specified as the specified number of times for the round game.

The first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol are defined as a high probability state and a high base state as the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. After the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit symbol and the second big hit symbol, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the third big hit symbol, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the third big hit symbol is finished, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined maximum number of times is finished, or before the special game of the maximum number of times is finished. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" and "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination depending on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

In the present embodiment, the reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) having a higher expectation of a big hit than the NR effect. Each reach effect differs from each other in at least some of its components. For example, each reach effect may have a different effect time as a component, a different mode of variation of the effect symbol (for example, the number of effective lines or a variable display direction), or a different character to be displayed. good.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

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

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

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

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

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means for controlling the effect device.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the first operation button 19a are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button 19a has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the light emitting body built in the first operation button 19a. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the vibration mode of the vibration motor built in the first operation button 19a. The sub-control CPU 41a and the second operation button 19b are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the light emitting body built in the second operation button 19b. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the vibration mode of the vibration motor built in the second operation button 19b.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c store various information stored when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped even if the power supply from the external power supply is stopped. It is configured to be retained for a predetermined period of time. For example, each of the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c retains various information even after the power supply is stopped by the power supplied from the backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). It is good to do it. For example, each of the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power is not supplied, so that even after the power supply from the external power supply is stopped. Various information may be retained.

In the main control RAM 40c, various information to be backed up includes various information related to the game. In the sub-control RAM 41c, the various information to be backed up includes various effect information related to the effect. Then, when the power supply is started (when the power is restored) after the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, the game control can be restored based on the various information held. In this way, the main control RAM 40c holds information about the game even when the power supply from the external power source is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 includes an RWM clear switch (not shown), and the RWM clear switch is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch is in the ON state. In this case, the information indicating the initialization of various information is output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41, and the various information backed up in the sub control RAM 41c is also initialized. On the other hand, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch is in the off state, recovery control is performed based on various backed up information. In this case, information indicating the return of various information is output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41, and the return control is performed based on the various information backed up in the sub control RAM 41c.

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. When the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a special lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. 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.

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

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the second special game and the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the second special game and the fluctuation pattern of the second special game by lottery using the read random number information for the second special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the second game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the second special game and the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game by lottery using the read random number information for the second special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the second game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the second special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs subtraction of the first special hold number, special lottery, determination of the jackpot symbol or missed symbol, determination of the variation pattern, and setting of the symbol command and the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). Set the end command) in the output buffer.

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

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a gives the first jackpot symbol and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol, the main control RAM 40c is provided with a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the jackpot game is completed. Set to the stored primary probability state flag. Further, when the first big hit symbol and the big hit game based on the second big hit symbol are given, the main control CPU 40a mainly controls a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base state flag stored in the RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the third big hit symbol is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the third big hit symbol is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state.

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

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

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

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

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number.

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

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal hold number is not 1 or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a winning lottery (normal winning determination) of a normal symbol whether or not it is a normal hit.

When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can identify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can identify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29, and controls the normal actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. do. For example, when the above-mentioned opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first opening pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, the return process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the power supply from the external power source is started, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch is operated. When the RWM clear switch is operated, the main control CPU 40a initializes various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, and information that can specify the initialization of the various information (hereinafter, referred to as an initialization command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the RWM clear switch is not operated, the main control CPU 40a returns to the state when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped based on various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, and also from the external power supply. Information that can identify the return to the state when the power supply is stopped (hereinafter referred to as the return command) is set in the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

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

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

Next, the return process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an initialization command, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes various information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the state when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped based on various information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, when the power supply is started after the power supply from the external power supply is stopped during the execution of the production such as the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a is the effect that was executed when the power supply was stopped. Control the production device to resume execution.

Next, the effect mode processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the probability variation effect mode after the end of the big hit game based on the first big hit symbol and after the end of the big hit game based on the second big hit symbol. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the time saving effect mode after the jackpot game based on the third jackpot symbol is completed. The probabilistic effect mode is an effect mode controlled in a high probability state and a high base state, and the time saving effect mode is an effect mode controlled in a low probability state and a high base state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the normal effect mode when the high base state ends without winning the big hit lottery and when the initial command is input. The normal effect mode is an effect mode that is controlled in a low probability state and a low base state.

The normal effect mode in the present embodiment includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode. The normal effect mode changes in the order of the first effect mode → the second effect mode → the first effect mode ... Every time the transition condition is satisfied. The transition condition in this embodiment is established by winning a predetermined transition lottery. For example, a predetermined transition lottery is executed every time a variable game is started in the normal effect mode.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a button effect that can be executed while staying in the normal effect mode will be described.
In the present embodiment, the button effect is composed of an operation effect and an operation result effect. The operation effect is an effect that encourages the operation of either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. In the present embodiment, any of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b is associated with the operation effect. During the execution of the operation effect, the operation valid period during which the operation of the corresponding operation button can be accepted. That is, the operation effect is an effect executed during a predetermined operation valid period. When the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect, the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is executed. The operation validity period ends when one of the first condition in which a predetermined operation validity time elapses from the start of the operation validity period and the second condition in which the corresponding operation button is operated during the operation validity period is satisfied. do.

As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of button effects in the effect. In addition, there are a plurality of types of operation effects that are executed during a predetermined operation valid period. Further, the effect includes an operation result effect that is executed when the operation button is operated during a predetermined operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the operation result effect corresponds to each operation effect. That is, there are a plurality of types of operation result effects.

An example of the production mode of the button effect in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4A, when the button effect is started, the operation effect is executed. For example, the operation effect is a display effect in which a button image is displayed as an image prompting the operation of the operation means on the effect display device 27. In the figure, a button image Ga1 imitating an operation button corresponding to an operation effect to be executed and a button image Ga2 showing an operation validity period during execution of the operation effect to be executed are illustrated as button images. Further, for example, the operation effect may include a vibration effect in which the vibration motor built in the operation button corresponding to the operation effect vibrates, or a light emission effect issued by a light emitter built in the operation button. good. For example, the vibration effect may be executed with the start or end of the operation valid period as a trigger.

As shown in FIG. 4B, when the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect, the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is executed. For example, the operation result effect is a display effect for displaying the result image Gb1 indicating the degree of expectation that is advantageous for the player in the effect display device 27. In the figure, as the result image Gb1, an image imitating the character string of "chance" is illustrated. The operation result effect is an effect in which the jackpot expectation can be specified by executing the operation result effect.

Next, the types of operation effects in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the effect patterns of the operation effect in the present embodiment include effect patterns PT1 to PT12. In the present embodiment, the type of the operation effect differs depending on the type of the corresponding operation button, the type of the button image, the presence / absence of the vibration effect, and the difference in the execution timing of the operation effect. In the present embodiment, the operation buttons corresponding to the operation effect include a first operation button 19a and a second operation button 19b. Types of button images include normal button images, large button images, and special button images. The normal button image and the large button image are images that imitate the first operation button 19a. The large button image is a larger image than the normal button image. The special button image is an image imitating the second operation button 19b. In the present embodiment, in the operation effect to which the first operation button 19a is associated, a normal button image or a large button image is associated, and in the operation effect to which the second operation button 19b is associated, a special button image is associated. Has been done. That is, the operation of the first operation button 19a can be accepted in the operation effect in which the normal button image and the large button image are displayed. On the other hand, in the operation effect in which the special button image is displayed, the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted. In the present embodiment, the operation of the second operation button 19b is not accepted in the operation effect in which the normal button image and the large button image are displayed. Further, in the operation effect in which the special button image is displayed, the operation of the first operation button 19a is not accepted. Each operation effect is associated with execution or non-execution of the vibration effect. The vibration effect corresponds to the first special effect of the special effects.

The execution timing includes a first timing when a predetermined first time has elapsed from the start of the production game, and a second timing when a second time longer than the first time has elapsed from the start of the production game. There is timing. The first timing is before the reach is formed in the production game. The second timing is after the reach is formed in the production game. In the following description, the first timing may be referred to as before reach, and the second timing may be referred to as after reach. Specifically, "before reach" is before the specific row is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27, and "after reach" is after the specific column is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27. That is, it can be said that before and after the reach, before the temporary stop display of the specific row and after the temporary stop display of the specific row. As described above, the operation effect is configured to include a plurality of effect elements such as the type of the corresponding operation button, the type of the button image, the presence / absence of the vibration effect, and the execution timing of the operation effect. If the same effect symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column, it does not reach, but for convenience of explanation, it is indicated as "before reach" and "after reach".

In the present embodiment, the first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1. A normal button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1. The non-execution of the vibration effect corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is executed before the reach. The first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT2. A normal button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT2. The non-execution of the vibration effect corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT2. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is executed after the reach.

The first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3. A normal button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 corresponds to the execution of the vibration effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is executed before the reach. The first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT4. A normal button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT4. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 corresponds to the execution of the vibration effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 is executed after the reach.

The first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5. A large button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5. The non-execution of the vibration effect corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is executed before the reach. The first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6. A large button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6. The non-execution of the vibration effect corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is executed after the reach.

The first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7. A large button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 corresponds to the execution of the vibration effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 is executed before the reach. The first operation button 19a corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8. A large button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 corresponds to the execution of the vibration effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is executed after the reach.

The second operation button 19b corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9. A special button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9. The non-execution of the vibration effect corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is executed before the reach. The second operation button 19b corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10. A special button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10. The non-execution of the vibration effect corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is executed after the reach.

The second operation button 19b corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11. A special button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 corresponds to the execution of the vibration effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is executed before the reach. The second operation button 19b corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11. A special button image corresponds to the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 corresponds to the execution of the vibration effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is executed after the reach.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the operation effect differs depending on the type of the corresponding operation button, the type of the button image, the presence / absence of the vibration effect, and the execution timing of the operation effect. Therefore, for the player who wants to specify which effect pattern is used for the operation effect, pay attention to the type of the operation button corresponding to the operation effect, the type of the button image, the presence / absence of the vibration effect, and the execution timing of the operation effect. Can be made to.

In the present embodiment, the operation effect is an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree, the probability variation expectation degree, and the effect content of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed by executing the operation effect. The jackpot expectation is an example of the expectation that is advantageous to the player. The probability variation expectation is an example of the expectation that is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation by executing the operation effect, the probability change expectation by executing the operation effect, and the effect content of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed are associated with the effect pattern together with the execution probability of the operation effect. There is. It should be noted that the execution probabilities of each operation effect are not directly associated with the effect pattern, but a predetermined lottery is performed so that the execution probabilities are executed with the associated execution probabilities. The predetermined lottery is executed based on, for example, a variation pattern, the result of the jackpot lottery, and one or more pieces of information arbitrarily selected from the current production modes. As with the execution probability, the jackpot expectation by executing the operation effect, the probability change expectation by executing the operation effect, and the effect content of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed are also associated with the jackpot expectation, the probability change expectation, and so on. And a predetermined lottery is executed so as to be the content of the production.

First, the execution probability of the operation effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the operation probabilities of the effect patterns PT1 to PT4 are associated with the execution probabilities Ka1 to Ka4 as the execution probabilities in the first effect mode. On the other hand, the operation probabilities Kb1 to Kb4 are associated with the operation probabilities of the effect patterns PT1 to PT4 as the execution probabilities in the second effect mode. That is, each of the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1 to PT4 is an effect in which the execution probability is different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

The operation probability of the effect pattern PT5 is associated with the execution probability Ka5 as the execution probability in the first effect mode. On the other hand, 0 is associated with the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 as the execution probability in the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 can be executed in the first effect mode, but not in the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is an effect in which the execution probability differs between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is an effect that is easier to be executed in the first effect mode than in the second effect mode.

The operation probability of the effect pattern PT6 is associated with the execution probability Kb5 as the execution probability in the second effect mode. On the other hand, 0 is associated with the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 as the execution probability in the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 can be executed in the second effect mode, but is not executed in the first effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is an effect in which the execution probability differs between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is an effect that is easier to be executed in the second effect mode than in the first effect mode.

The operation probabilities of the effect patterns PT7 to PT12 are associated with the execution probabilities Ka6 to Ka11 as the execution probabilities in the first effect mode. On the other hand, the operation probabilities of the effect patterns PT7 to PT12 are associated with the execution probabilities Kb6 to Kb11 as the execution probabilities in the second effect mode. That is, each of the operation effects of the effect patterns PT7 to PT12 is an effect in which the execution probability is different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In this embodiment, the execution probabilities Ka11 <Kb11 <Ka10 <Kb10 <Ka9 <Kb9 <Ka8 <Kb8 <Ka7 <Kb7 <Ka6 <Kb6 <Ka5 <Kb5 <Ka4 <Kb4 <Ka3 <Kb3 <Ka2 <Kb2 <Ka1 <Kb1 The execution probability is higher in the order of. That is, in the first effect mode, the operation probability of the operation effect increases in the order of the effect patterns PT6 <PT12 <PT11 <PT10 <PT9 <PT8 <PT7 <PT5 <PT4 <PT3 <PT2 <PT1. Further, in the second effect mode, the operation probability of the operation effect increases in the order of the effect patterns PT5 <PT12 <PT11 <PT10 <PT9 <PT8 <PT7 <PT6 <PT4 <PT3 <PT2 <PT1. Each of the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1 to PT4 and PT7 to PT12 has a higher execution probability in the second effect mode than in the first effect mode.

Next, the jackpot expectation of the operation effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the operation effect is the expectation of a jackpot in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc1 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd1 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 corresponds to a specific operation effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 corresponds to the first operation effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Ke1 as the jackpot expectation degree in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is an effect capable of specifying the same jackpot expectation in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 corresponds to the second operation effect.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc2 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd2 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc3 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd3 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc4 as the jackpot expectation degree. As described above, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is not executed in the second effect mode. Therefore, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is not associated with the jackpot expectation in the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd4 as the jackpot expectation degree. As described above, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is not executed in the first effect mode. Therefore, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is not associated with the jackpot expectation in the first effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc5 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd5 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc6 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd6 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is an effect capable of specifying the same jackpot expectation in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc7 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 as the jackpot expectation degree in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 is an effect capable of specifying the same jackpot expectation in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of Kc1 <Kd1 <Ke1 <Kc2 <Kd2 <Kc3 <Kd3 <Kc4 <Kd4 <Kc5 <Kd5 <Kc6 <Kd6 <Kc7 <Kf1. That is, when the operation effect is in the first effect mode, the expectation of big hits is higher in the order of the effect patterns PT1 <PT2 <PT3 <PT4 <PT5 <PT7 <PT8 <PT11 <PT9, PT10, PT12. Further, in the operation effect, in the second effect mode, the expectation of a big hit is higher in the order of the effect patterns PT1 <PT2 <PT3 <PT4 <PT6 <PT7 <PT9 <PT8, PT10 to PT12. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 is 100%. That is, in the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect patterns PT9, PT10, and PT12 is an effect that can identify that the variable game being executed is a big hit. Further, in the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect patterns PT8, PT10 to PT12 is an effect that can identify that the variable game being executed is a big hit.

Further, the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1, PT3, PT4, PT7, PT8, and PT11 are effects that can specify a higher jackpot expectation in the second effect mode than in the first effect mode. .. On the other hand, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is an effect capable of specifying a high degree of expectation of a big hit in the first effect mode as compared with the second effect mode.

Next, the probability change expectation of the operation effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, the probability variation expectation of the operation effect is the expectation that the game state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot is a high probability state when the jackpot is a jackpot in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed. Degree.

The operation effects of the effect patterns PT1, PT3 to PT5, PT7 to PT9 are not associated with the probability variation expectation in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Here, the fact that the probability variation expectation is not associated means that, in the case of a big hit in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed, whether or not a high probability state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit is completed. It means that the execution probability does not change depending on the situation. It can be said that the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1, PT3 to PT5, PT7 to PT9 are effects that can specify the same probability variation expectation in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

The operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is associated with the probability change expectation degree Kg1 as the probability change expectation degree in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is an effect capable of specifying the same probability variation expectation in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is associated with the probability change expectation degree Kg2 as the probability change expectation degree. As described above, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is not executed in the first effect mode. Therefore, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is not associated with the probability variation expectation in the first effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is an effect capable of specifying different probability variation expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is associated with the probability change expectation degree Kg3 as the probability change expectation degree. In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is associated with the probability change expectation degree Kg4 as the probability change expectation degree. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is an effect capable of specifying different probabilistic expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is associated with the probability change expectation degree Kg4 as the probability change expectation degree. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is not associated with the probability variation expectation in the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is an effect capable of specifying different probabilistic expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 is associated with a probability change expectation degree Kg4 as a probability change expectation degree in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 is an effect capable of specifying the same probability variation expectation in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the probability variation expectation is higher in the order of probability variation expectation Kg1 <Kg2 <Kg3 <Kg4. That is, in the operation effect, when the first effect mode is set, the probability variation expectation is higher in the order of the effect patterns PT2 <PT10 to PT12. Further, in the operation effect, in the second effect mode, the probability change expectation is higher in the order of the effect patterns PT2 <PT6 <PT10 <PT12. In the present embodiment, the probability variation expectation degree Kg4 is 100%. Then, as described above, in the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc7 in which the jackpot expectation degree is not 100%, while the effect is produced. The operation effect of the patterns PT10 and PT12 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 in which the jackpot expectation degree is 100% as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, in the first effect mode, in the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11, when the variable game being executed becomes a big hit, the game state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit becomes a high probability state. It is a production that can identify. On the other hand, in the first effect mode, in the operation effect of the effect patterns PT10 and PT12, the variable game being executed becomes a big hit, and the game state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit becomes a high probability state. It is a production that can identify. Further, as described above, in the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kf1 in which the jackpot expectation degree is 100% as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, in the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 specifies that the variable game being executed becomes a big hit and the game state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit becomes a high probability state. It is a possible production.

Next, the effect contents of the variable game being executed that can be specified by the operation effect of each effect pattern will be described.
In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is associated with an NR effect and an SR effect as the effect contents that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is an effect that can specify that at least one of the NR effect and the SR effect is executed in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed in the first effect mode. be. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is associated with an SR effect as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is an effect that can specify that the SR effect is executed in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed in the second effect mode. In the present embodiment, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is an effect capable of specifying different effect contents in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

The operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is associated with the effect content of "probability change possibility: low" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. There is. That is, in any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is a big hit game based on the big hit when the operation effect is a big hit in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed. It is an effect that can identify that the ratio of the game state after the end of is a high probability state is low. Here, "probability change possibility: low" means that the probability change expectation degree is lower than that of the operation effect of the effect pattern associated with the effect content of "probability change possibility: high".

The operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is associated with an SR effect as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is an effect that can specify that the SR effect is executed in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. be. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is an effect in which the same effect content can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 is associated with an SR effect as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 is an effect that can specify that the SR effect is executed in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. be. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT4 is an effect in which the same effect content can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is associated with an SR effect as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is an effect that can specify that the SR effect is executed in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed in the first effect mode. On the other hand, as described above, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is not executed in the second effect mode. Therefore, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is not associated with the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect in the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is an effect in which different effect contents can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is associated with the effect content of "probability of change: high" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, in the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6, when the operation effect is a big hit in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed, the game state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit has a high probability. It is a production that can identify that the ratio of being in a state is high. On the other hand, as described above, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is not executed in the first effect mode. Therefore, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is not associated with the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect in the first effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is an effect in which the same effect content can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

The operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 is associated with the effect content of "super heat" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 is an effect that can specify that the jackpot expectation of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed is high in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. .. Here, the high expectation of big hit means that the expectation of big hit is higher than the case where the operation effect of the effect pattern associated with the SR effect is executed. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 is an effect in which the same effect content can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is associated with the effect content of "super heat" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is an effect that can identify that the jackpot expectation of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed is high in the first effect mode. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is associated with "big hit confirmation" as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is an effect that can identify that the variable game in which the operation effect is executed becomes a big hit in the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT8 is an effect in which different effect contents can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is associated with "big hit confirmation" as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is an effect that can identify that the variable game in which the operation effect is executed becomes a big hit in the first effect mode. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is associated with the effect content of "super heat" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is an effect that can identify that the jackpot expectation of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed is high in the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT9 is an effect in which different effect contents can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is associated with "first and second big hit confirmation" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, in the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10, when the operation effect is in the first effect mode, the variable game in which the operation effect is executed becomes a big hit, and the big hit is the big hit of the first big hit symbol and the big hit of the second big hit symbol. It is a production that can be identified as one of the above. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is associated with "big hit confirmation" as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is an effect that can identify that the variable game in which the operation effect is executed becomes a big hit in the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT10 is an effect in which different effect contents can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the first effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is associated with "probability change if hit" as an effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, in the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11, when the variable game in which the operation effect is executed becomes a big hit in the first effect mode, there is a high probability that the game state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit is high. It is a production that can identify the state. In the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is associated with "first and third big hit confirmation" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect. That is, in the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11, when the operation effect is in the second effect mode, the variable game in which the operation effect is executed becomes a big hit, and the big hit is the big hit of the first big hit symbol and the big hit of the third big hit symbol. It is a production that can be identified as one of the above. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is an effect in which different effect contents can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 is associated with the effect content of "first big hit confirmed" as the effect content that can be specified by the operation effect in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. .. That is, in the operation effect of the effect pattern PT12, in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode, the variable game in which the operation effect is executed becomes a big hit, and the big hit is the first big hit symbol. It is a production that can identify that it is a big hit. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT12 is an effect in which the same effect content can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In this way, the operation effect includes an operation effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit. That is, the operation effect includes an operation effect that can specify the degree of expectation that will be a big hit in the variable game to be executed. In addition, the operation effect includes an operation effect that can specify the probability variation expectation. That is, the operation effect includes an operation effect that can specify the degree of expectation that the game state will be advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game in the case of a big hit in the variable game to be executed.

Further, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 are operation effects including the first operation button 19a, the large button image, and the non-execution of the vibration effect as the effect elements. That is, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 have the same type of operation button, type of button image, and presence / absence of vibration effect. On the other hand, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 are different in execution timing. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT5, which includes the same effect elements as the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 but has different execution timings, is an effect capable of specifying different effect contents and different expectations from the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6. .. In the present embodiment, the combination of the first operation button 19a, the large button image, and the non-execution of the vibration effect is an example of the special effect element. The special effect element may be one effect element. For example, the special effect element may be only a large button image. The operation effects of the effect patterns PT5 and PT6 correspond to the special operation effects. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 corresponds to the first special operation effect. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 corresponds to the second special operation effect.

Further, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 are configured to include a normal button image and a large button image as effect elements for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a. On the other hand, the type of effect element for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is different between the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7. Further, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is configured to include a special button image as an effect element for prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b. The operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is an effect capable of specifying different expectations and different effect contents from the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Further, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is an effect capable of specifying different expectations and different effect contents from the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

Next, the automatic operation function will be described.
Even if the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect, the automatic operation function corresponds to the operation effect by assuming that the operation button is operated at a predetermined timing. It is a function to execute the operation result production. For example, the predetermined timing includes a timing at which the operation valid period starts, a timing at which a predetermined waiting time elapses after the operation valid period starts, and a timing at which the operation valid period ends. The automatic operation function is a function related to the execution trigger of the operation result effect. In the present specification, the time when the operation button is operated includes the case where it is determined that the sub-control CPU 41a has operated based on the operation signal and the case where it is considered to have been operated by the automatic operation function.

In the present embodiment, during the setting of the automatic operation function, it is considered that the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is operated at the timing when the waiting time elapses after the operation valid period during execution of the operation effect starts. The operation result effect is executed. More specifically, it is considered that the operation button corresponding to the operation effect being executed is operated at the timing when half of the operation effective time predetermined for each operation effect has elapsed, and the corresponding operation result effect is produced. It is supposed to be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the standby time is half the operation effective time predetermined for each operation effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the automatic operation function is set to the state in which the automatic operation function is canceled (hereinafter, may be referred to as the first setting state) and the automatic operation function. There is a state (hereinafter, may be referred to as a second setting state). Then, in the first setting state, when the operation button is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect, the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the second setting state, the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is executed even when the operation button is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect.

In the present embodiment, it is considered that the operation result effect executed by operating the operation button when the automatic operation function is not set and the operation button are operated when the automatic operation function is set. The operation result effect executed by being performed is the same effect content. That is, in the case of the first effect mode and the first set state, the operation result effect executed when the operation button is operated during the operation valid period is the first effect mode and the second set state. In this case, the same jackpot expectation can be specified as compared with the operation result effect executed when the operation button is not operated during the operation valid period. Further, in the case of the second effect mode and the first set state, the operation result effect executed when the operation button is operated during the operation valid period is the second effect mode and the second set state. In this case, the same jackpot expectation can be specified as compared with the operation result effect executed when the operation button is not operated during the operation valid period.

In the present embodiment, the automatic operation function depends on the timing of performing an operation for setting the automatic operation function (hereinafter referred to as a setting operation) and an operation for canceling the automatic operation function (hereinafter referred to as a release operation). , The conditions for setting the automatic operation function (hereinafter referred to as setting conditions) and the conditions for canceling the automatic operation function (hereinafter referred to as cancellation conditions) are different. In the present embodiment, the setting condition and the canceling condition of the operation function are different between the execution of the button effect and the non-execution of the button effect. Further, while the button effect is not being executed, the setting condition and the canceling condition of the operation function are different between the standby state and the game state. In the present embodiment, the standby is when the variable game is not executed and held, and the jackpot game is not executed. In addition, the variable game may be executed or held during the game. Also, during the game, a big hit game may be executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the setting condition is not set during the execution of the button effect. That is, the automatic operation function cannot be set during the execution of the button effect. On the other hand, during the execution of the button effect, the release condition of the automatic operation function stipulates that either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated one or more times. That is, if either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated while the button effect is being executed and the automatic operation function is set, the automatic operation function is canceled. It has become so. When the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect, the automatic operation function is canceled by the operation of the operation button, and the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is generated. Will be executed. On the other hand, when an operation button different from the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect, the automatic operation function is canceled by the operation of the operation button. At this time, if the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is not operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect, the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is not executed.

The setting condition of the automatic operation function during non-execution and standby of the button effect stipulates that the first operation button 19a is continuously operated for the first time. That is, the setting condition of the automatic operation function during non-execution and standby of the button effect stipulates that the "long press" operation of the first operation button 19a is executed over the first hour. For example, the first time is 3 seconds.

It is stipulated that either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated one or more times as a condition for canceling the automatic operation function during non-execution and standby of the button effect. That is, when either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated when the automatic operation function is set while the button effect is not being executed and is in standby. The automatic operation function is canceled.

The setting condition of the automatic operation function during non-execution of the button effect and during the game is defined that the first operation button 19a is continuously operated for a second time longer than the first time. .. That is, the setting condition of the automatic operation function during non-execution and standby of the button effect stipulates that the "long press" operation of the first operation button 19a is executed for the second time. For example, the second time is 5 seconds.

The condition for canceling the automatic operation function during non-execution and standby of the button effect is that the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are operated twice or more in total. That is, when the button effect is not being executed and is in standby, and the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are operated twice or more in total when the automatic operation function is set. , The automatic operation function is canceled.

Next, the automatic operation function setting process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The automatic operation function setting process is a process for setting and canceling the automatic operation function. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs the automatic operation function setting process corresponds to the setting state control means that controls the setting state related to the execution trigger of the operation result effect.

In the automatic operation function setting process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first fluctuation is completed after the power is turned on. The sub-control CPU 41a determines, for example, whether the initial fluctuation flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is a value that can identify that the first fluctuation has ended after the power is turned on. Determine if the fluctuation has ended. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a first sets the first fluctuation flag when the game end command is input when the first fluctuation flag is a value that can be specified that the first fluctuation has not been completed after the power is turned on. It is advisable to update to a value that can identify that the fluctuation has ended. If the first fluctuation is not completed after the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the automatic operation function setting process. That is, after the power is turned on, the setting state of the automatic operation function does not change until the first fluctuation is completed.

When the first fluctuation is completed after the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a setting condition and a releasing condition. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies different setting conditions and release conditions depending on whether or not the button effect is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies setting conditions and release conditions that differ depending on whether it is in standby or in a game. Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting state of the automatic operation function is the first setting state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting state of the automatic operation function is the first setting state based on the setting information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The setting information is information that can specify the setting state of the automatic operation function.

In the first setting state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the specified setting condition is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting condition is satisfied based on the operation signals corresponding to the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. When the setting condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the setting information to the information that can identify the second setting state.

In the second setting state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the specified release condition is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the release condition is satisfied based on the operation signals corresponding to the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. When the release condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the setting information with information that can identify the first setting state. In this embodiment, the setting information is a backup target. The setting information is initialized to information that can specify the first setting state in the process executed by inputting the initialization command.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the button effect will be described.
First, in order to determine whether or not the effect can be executed, whether or not the button effect can be executed among the effect determination processes for determining the effect mode when the effect is executed, and the effect mode of the button effect when the button effect is executed. The button effect determination process will be described.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the effect determination process including the button effect determination process.
In the button effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the execution probability, the jackpot expectation, the probability change expectation, the possibility of executing the button effect, and the button effect so as to be the operation contents of each effect pattern. The effect pattern of the operation effect is determined. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c the button effect information that can specify whether or not the button effect can be executed and the effect pattern of the operation effect when the button effect is executed. The button effect information is backup information.

Next, the button effect control process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the button effect will be described.
The button effect control process is a process executed when it is determined that the button effect can be executed based on the button effect information.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the button effect control process is started, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the execution timing is set for the operation effect of the effect pattern determined to be executed based on the button effect information. Determine (step S101). If the execution timing is not specified in the operation effect of the effect pattern for which execution is determined (step S101: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the button effect control process.

When the execution timing is determined for the operation effect of the effect pattern determined to be executed (step S101: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect display device 27 and the effect display device 27 so as to execute the operation effect of the effect pattern determined to be executed. The vibration motor built in the operation button is controlled (step S102). Further, in the process of step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the operation valid period by accepting the operation of the operation button.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting state of the automatic operation function is the second setting state (step S103). In the case of the second setting state (step S103: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is the first fluctuation after the power is turned on (step S104). In the process of step S104, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, for example, whether the initial fluctuation flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is a value that can identify that the first fluctuation has ended after the power is turned on. After turning on the power, it is determined whether or not it is the first fluctuation.

If it is not the first fluctuation after the power is turned on (step S104: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the standby time has elapsed since the operation effect was executed (step S105). If the waiting time has not elapsed since the operation effect was executed (step S105: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S103. When the standby time has elapsed (step S105: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the operation result effect (step S106). After the process of step S106 is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the button effect control process.

If it is not in the second setting state (step S103: NO), or if it is the first fluctuation after the power is turned on (step S106: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a has an operation button corresponding to the effect pattern of the operation effect being executed. 2 It is determined whether or not the operation button 19b is used (step S107). If it is not the second operation button 19b (step S107: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first operation button 19a has been operated (step S108). When the first operation button 19a is not operated (step S108: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the operation effective time of the operation effect being executed has elapsed (step S109). When the operation valid time of the operation effect during execution has elapsed (step S109: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the operation of the operation button, and after the operation valid period ends, the button effect control End the process. When the operation effective time of the operation effect being executed has not elapsed (step S109: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S108.

When the second operation button 19b is used (step S107: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second operation button 19b has been operated (step S110). When the second operation button 19b is not operated (step S110: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the operation effective time of the operation effect being executed has elapsed (step S111). When the operation valid time of the operation effect during execution has elapsed (step S111: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the operation of the operation button, and after the operation valid period ends, the button effect control End the process. If the operation valid period of the operation effect being executed has not elapsed (step S111: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S110. When the first operation button 19a is operated (step S108: YES) and the second operation button 19b is operated (step S110: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the operation of the operation button. The effect display device 27 is controlled so as to end the operation valid period and execute the operation result effect (step S112). When the process of step S112 is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the button effect control process.

Next, a mode of executing the operation effect when the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the operation effect will be described.
In FIG. 9A, in the first effect mode, the automatic operation function is in the first setting state, the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped, and the power supply is being executed before the power supply is stopped. It shows the case where the operation button is operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect.

As shown in FIG. 9A, after the variable game is started at the time point T10, when the operation effect is executed at the time point T11, the effect display device 27 executes the operation effect. At this time, the player can specify the degree of expectation due to the operation effect by specifying which effect pattern the operation effect is executed from the effect mode of the operation effect. In addition, the player can specify the content of the effect after the operation effect is executed.

After that, at the time point T12a, the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped, and then at the time point T12b, the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. At the time point T13, the situation in which the operation buttons are operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect is shown. When the operation button is operated at the time point T13, the effect display device 27 ends the operation effect, and the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is executed. That is, when the automatic operation function is in the first setting state and the operation buttons are operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect, the operation of the operation buttons is performed even when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the operation effect. The operation result production is executed as an opportunity.

In FIG. 9B, in the first effect mode, the automatic operation function is in the second setting state, the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped, and the power supply is being executed before the power supply is stopped. It shows the case where the operation button is not operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect.

As shown in FIG. 9B, after the variable game is started at the time point T20, when the operation effect is executed at the time point T21, the effect display device 27 executes the operation effect. At this time, the player can specify the degree of expectation due to the operation effect by specifying which effect pattern the operation effect is executed from the effect mode of the operation effect. In addition, the player can specify the content of the effect after the operation effect is executed. Further, at the time point T21, the automatic operation function is in the second setting state.

After that, at the time point T22a, the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped, and then at the time point T22b, the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. At the time point T23, it is assumed that the waiting time has elapsed since the operation valid period of the operation effect started. At this time, even if the automatic operation function is in the second setting state and the standby time elapses, it is not considered that the operation button has been operated because it is the first variable game after the power is supplied. After that, when the operation button is not operated during the operation valid period, the operation effect ends without executing the operation result effect with the end of the operation valid period.

In FIG. 9C, in the first effect mode, the automatic operation function is in the second setting state, the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped, and the power supply is being executed before the power supply is stopped. It shows the case where the operation button is operated during the operation valid period of the operation effect. Since the situations from the time point T20 to the time point T22b and the time point T30 to the time point T32b are the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9C, it is assumed that the operation button is operated during the operation valid period at the time point T33. At the time point T33, in the effect display device 27, when the operation button is operated during the operation valid period, the operation effect ends and the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is executed. At the time point T33, while the release operation was performed when the automatic operation function was in the second setting state, the setting state of the automatic operation function was changed to the second setting state because it was the first variable game after the power was turned on. Has not changed since.

In this way, in the first effect mode and in the second setting state, in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed, the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped before the operation effect is executed, and then the power supply is performed. If the operation button is not operated until the end of the variable game, the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is not executed. The same applies to the second effect mode. That is, in the second effect mode and in the second set state, the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped before the operation effect is executed in the variable game in which the operation effect is executed, and then the power supply is started. In the situation where the operation button is not operated until the end of the variable game, the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect is not executed.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) In the present embodiment, among the operation effects executed during the operation valid period, the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1, PT5, and PT6 are different in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. , Or different expectations can be identified. Therefore, when the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1, PT5, and PT6 are executed, even if the same operation effect is executed, the game has different expectations in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. It can be given to a person, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) In the present embodiment, the operation effect that can specify the degree of expectation that the variable game in which the operation effect is executed will be a big hit, and the variable game in which the operation effect is executed will be a big hit, and the big hit game based on the big hit. There is an operation effect that can specify the degree of expectation that the game state after the end of the game will be an advantageous game state for the player. Therefore, depending on the type of operation effect, two situations are created in which the expected situation is different from the situation expected from the variable game in which the operation effect is executed and the situation expected after the end of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-3) In the present embodiment, when the operation result effect is not executed unless the effect button is operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect in the first setting state, the operation result effect is not executed, while in the second setting state. , The operation result effect is executed even when the effect button is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect. That is, in the second setting state, it is not necessary to operate the effect button when executing the operation result effect. Therefore, it is assumed that the player who finds the operation of the effect button troublesome does not operate the effect button during the second setting state. Based on such a premise, the operation effect is an effect capable of specifying at least one of the same effect content and the same degree of expectation in either the first setting state or the second setting state. Therefore, regardless of whether it is in the first setting state or the second setting state, it is possible to enjoy the specific operation result production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-4) In the present embodiment, when the operation result effect is not executed unless the effect button is operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect in the first setting state, the operation result effect is not executed, while in the second setting state. , The operation result effect is executed even when the effect button is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect. That is, in the second setting state, it is not necessary to operate the effect button when executing the operation result effect. Under such a premise, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game and then the power supply is started, the effect button is operated even in the second setting state before the power supply is stopped. If not, the operation result effect is not executed. Generally, when the power supply of a game machine is stopped, it is assumed that the player is not playing a game, such as after the game hall is closed. Therefore, in such a situation, it is necessary to limit the execution of the operation result effect even though the effect button is not operated so as not to bother the manager of the amusement park or the like. Can be done.

(1-5) In the present embodiment, one operation effect and another operation effect are the display mode of the button image, the vibration mode of the vibration motor built in the operation button, and the execution timing of the operation effect. At least one is different. Therefore, when the operation effect is executed, attention can be drawn to at least one of the display mode of the button image, the vibration mode of the vibration motor built in the operation button, and the execution timing of the operation effect.

(1-6) In the present embodiment, the operation effect executed during the operation valid period includes an operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 for displaying a large button image and an operation effect of the effect pattern PT6. Then, in the first effect mode, the execution of the operation effect of the effect pattern PT5 is determined, while in the second effect mode, the execution of the operation effect of the effect pattern PT6 is determined. As a result, in each of the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the execution of the operation effect composed of the large button image is enjoyed, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode have different types. You can enjoy the operation production of.

(1-7) In the present embodiment, among the operation effects executed during the operation valid period, the operation effects of the effect pattern PT1 have different effect contents and different expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. On the other hand, in the operation effect of the effect pattern PT2, the same effect content and the same expectation can be specified in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Therefore, when the operation effect of the effect pattern PT1 is executed, different expectations can be given to the player in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Then, when the operation effect of the effect pattern PT2 is executed, it is possible to easily grasp the effect content and the degree of expectation in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

(1-8) In the present embodiment, among the operation effects, the operation effects of the effect patterns PT3 and PT7 are operation effects in which a button image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed. On the other hand, among the operation effects, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is an operation effect in which a button image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed. Further, the type of the button image for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is different between the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7. Based on such a premise, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 can specify a lower expectation level than the operation effect of the effect patterns PT7 and PT11 in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. It is a production. Therefore, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 can give different expectations to the player due to the difference in the operation buttons that prompt the operation. On the other hand, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 that prompts the operation of the same first operation button 19a and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7 also have different expectations due to the difference in the type of button image that prompts the operation of the first operation button 19a. Can be given to the player. Then, the execution probability of at least one of the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT7, and the operation effect of the effect pattern PT11 is different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. On the other hand, in either of the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3 is less expected than the operation effect of the effect patterns PT7 and PT11. As a result, the effect patterns PT7 and PT11 can be used in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode while entertaining the operation effect at different frequencies in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. It is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the operation effect can be expected more than the operation effect of the effect pattern PT3.

(1-9) In the present embodiment, the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1 to PT8 for displaying the button image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a may be any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode. This is an effect capable of specifying a lower degree of expectation than the operation effects of the effect patterns PT9 to PT12 that display a button image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b. Therefore, different expectations can be given to the player depending on the difference in the operation buttons that prompt the operation.

(1-10) In the present embodiment, among the operation effects, the operation effects of the effect patterns PT5 and PT6 are executed at the first timing before the reach and at the second timing after the reach. It is possible to specify at least one of different production contents and different expectations. Therefore, even when the same operation effect is executed, a different expectation is given to the player depending on the execution timing, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode are executed at different frequencies at the first timing. It is possible to entertain the operation effect to be performed and the operation effect to be executed at the second timing, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, it is possible to accept a plurality of operations during the operation valid period of a part or all of the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1 to PT12. In the present embodiment, during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect, the operation result effect is executed each time the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is operated. In the present embodiment, the operation result effect includes an operation result effect according to the first aspect and an operation result effect according to the second aspect. For example, the operation result effect according to the first aspect may be an effect of displaying an image suggesting that the operation button has been operated. Further, for example, the operation result effect according to the second aspect displays an image (for example, an image imitating a character string such as "success") suggesting that the operation result lottery performed when the operation button is operated has been won. It is good to have a production to do. In the present embodiment, when the operation button is operated, the operation result lottery is executed. If the operation result lottery is won, the operation result effect according to the second aspect is executed, and if the operation result lottery is not won, the operation result effect according to the first aspect is executed. In the present embodiment, during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect, when the operation result effect is executed by the operation of the operation button corresponding to the operation effect, a predetermined regulation time elapses from the operation of the operation button. Until this is done, the operation of the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is not accepted even during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect. For example, the regulation time is 32 ms. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period is a first condition in which a predetermined operation effective time elapses from the start of the operation valid period, and a second condition in which the execution of the operation result effect according to the second aspect is determined. It ends when one of them is established.

The automatic operation function in this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the setting state of the automatic operation function is the second setting state, that is, when the automatic operation function is set, every time the waiting time elapses from the start of the operation valid period, it is periodic. The operation result effect is executed on the assumption that the operation button corresponding to the operation effect is operated. For example, in this embodiment, the waiting time is 32 ms. That is, in the present embodiment, the regulation time and the standby time are the same length.

Next, the button effect control process in the present embodiment will be described.
In the button effect control process of the present embodiment, the process of step S106 and the process of step S112 are different from the button effect control process in the first embodiment. Specifically, in the process of step S106 and the process of step S112, in the button effect control process in the first embodiment, the effect device is controlled so as to execute the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect being executed. In the button effect control process in the present embodiment, the operation result lottery is executed. At this time, when the operation result lottery is won, the effect device is controlled so as to execute the operation result effect according to the second aspect of the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect being executed, and when the operation result lottery is not won, the effect device is controlled. The effect device is controlled so as to execute the operation result effect according to the first aspect of the operation result effect corresponding to the operation effect being executed. After that, if the operation validity period has not expired, the process returns to the process of step S103.

In the present embodiment, the lottery ratio of the operation result lottery differs between the first setting state and the second setting state of the automatic operation function. In the present embodiment, when the setting state of the automatic operation function is the first setting state, it is easier to win the operation result lottery than when the setting state of the automatic operation function is the second setting state. That is, when the operation result lottery is performed the same number of times, when the setting state of the automatic operation function is the first setting state, the second aspect is applied as compared with the case where the setting state of the automatic operation function is the second setting state. The operation result production is easy to execute.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) In the present embodiment, the lottery ratio of the operation result lottery is different between the first setting state and the second setting state of the automatic operation function. It is assumed that the number of operations that can be performed during the operation valid period differs between the first setting state in which the player operates by himself / herself and the second setting state in which the player is considered to have been operated even if the operation is not performed. Therefore, in the first setting state and the second setting state, the lottery ratio can be set according to each setting state. As a result, the operation result effect according to the second aspect can be preferably executed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(2-2) When the setting state of the automatic operation function is the first setting state, the player needs to operate the operation button by himself / herself, so that the operation can be performed during the operation valid period due to the convenience of the player such as fatigue. There is a risk that the number of times will be less than when it is in the second setting state. Here, in the present embodiment, in the first setting state, it is easier to win the operation result lottery than in the second setting state. Therefore, even in the first setting state where the number of operations that can be performed during the operation valid period may be smaller than that in the second setting state, the operation result effect according to the second aspect is executed. It can be made easier.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the first embodiment and the second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the present embodiment, the effect includes a start vibration effect that is executed when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the variable game. The start vibration effect is a vibration effect executed by a vibration motor built in the operation button. The start vibration effect includes a first start vibration effect executed by the vibration motor built in the first operation button 19a and a second start vibration executed by the vibration motor built in the second operation button 19b. There is a production. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect includes a plurality of types of operation effect and a plurality of types of start vibration effect. The start vibration effect is an effect in which the vibration motor built in the effect button vibrates in the same manner as the vibration effect. On the other hand, the vibration effect at the start is an effect whose execution trigger is different from the vibration effect executed when the operation valid period starts or ends. The vibration effect at the start is an example of the second special effect among the special effects.

As shown in FIG. 10, the start vibration effect is an effect in which the jackpot expectation can be specified by executing the start vibration effect. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation due to the execution of the vibration effect at the start is associated with the execution probability of the vibration effect at the start.

First, the execution probability of the vibration effect at the start will be described.
The execution probability Ka12 is associated with the first start vibration effect as the execution probability in the first effect mode. The execution probability Kb12 is associated with the first start vibration effect as the execution probability in the second effect mode. The vibration at the first start is an effect in which the execution probability differs between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The execution probability Ka13 is associated with the second start vibration effect as the execution probability in the first effect mode. The execution probability Kb13 is associated with the second start vibration effect as the execution probability in the second effect mode. The second start vibration effect is an effect in which the execution probability differs between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the execution probabilities increase in the order of execution probabilities Ka13 <Kb13 <Ka12 <Kb12. That is, the execution probability of the start vibration effect increases in the order of the second start vibration effect <the first start vibration effect in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Further, the execution probability Kb12 is a lower execution probability than the execution probability Ka11. Therefore, the vibration effect at the start is an effect that is more difficult to execute than the operation effect. As described above, the vibration effect at the start is an effect having a different execution probability from the operation effect.

Next, the jackpot expectation of the vibration effect at the start will be described.
In the first effect mode, the jackpot expectation degree Kc11 is associated with the first start vibration effect as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the first start vibration effect is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd11 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the vibration effect at the first start is an effect in which the expectation of big hit is different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the first effect mode, the second start vibration effect is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kc12 as the jackpot expectation degree. In the second effect mode, the second start vibration effect is associated with the jackpot expectation degree Kd12 as the jackpot expectation degree. That is, the second start vibration effect is an effect capable of specifying different jackpot expectations between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of jackpot expectation Kc11 <Kd11 <Kc12 <Kd12. That is, in the start vibration effect, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of the first start vibration effect <the second start vibration effect in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Further, the jackpot expectation degree Kc11 is a jackpot expectation degree higher than the jackpot expectation degree Kc7. Further, the jackpot expectation degree Kd12 is a jackpot expectation degree lower than the jackpot expectation degree Kf1. Therefore, the vibration effect at the start is an effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation effect of the effect patterns PT1 to PT5, PT7, PT8, and PT11 in the first effect mode. Further, the vibration effect at the start is an effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation effect of the effect patterns PT1 to PT4, PT6, PT7, and PT9 in the second effect mode. In this way, the vibration effect at the start is an effect in which the expectation of big hit is different from the operation effect.

In the present embodiment, the start vibration effect is an effect of vibrating the vibration motor built in the operation button in the same manner as the vibration effect. On the other hand, the vibration effect is an effect that can specify different effect contents and different expectations from the start vibration effect.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(3-1) In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify different expectations between the vibration effect executed when the operation valid period starts and the start vibration effect having different start triggers from the vibration effect. Thereby, when the vibration effect and the vibration effect at the start are executed, it is possible to be interested in whether or not the trigger for executing the vibration effect is the start of the operation valid period. Further, since the execution probability of at least one of the vibration effect and the start vibration effect differs depending on the effect mode, the first effect mode and the second effect mode have different frequencies of the vibration effect and the start vibration. You can entertain at least one of the productions.

Each of the above embodiments can be modified and implemented as follows. Each of the above embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-For example, the first embodiment and the second embodiment may be combined and implemented. In this case, the operation effect may include an operation effect that can accept the operation of the operation button a plurality of times during the operation valid period and an operation effect that can accept the operation of the operation button only once. In this case, the operation effect may include a display effect that displays an image that can identify whether the operation of the operation button is accepted only once or a plurality of times during the operation valid period.

Further, when the first embodiment and the second embodiment are combined and implemented, the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1 to PT12 that can accept the operation of the operation buttons only once during the operation valid period, and the operations during the operation valid period. It is preferable that there is one or more operation effects arbitrarily selected from the operation effects of the effect patterns PT1 to PT12 that can accept the button operation a plurality of times.

-In the second embodiment, the regulation time and the standby time may be set to arbitrary lengths. For example, the regulation time may be shorter than the waiting time and may be longer than the waiting time.

-In the second embodiment, the lottery ratio of the operation result lottery may not change according to the setting state of the automatic operation function. In this case, it can be said that the probability of winning the operation result lottery changes according to the number of operations of the operation buttons during the operation valid period. Further, in this case, by setting the regulation time to be shorter than the standby time, a situation may occur in which the first setting state is easier to win the operation result lottery than the second setting state. On the other hand, by making the regulation time longer than the standby time, a situation occurs in which the second set state is easier to win the operation result lottery than the first set state. If the regulated time and the standby time are the same length, it is difficult for the player to operate the operation button at the timing when the regulated time elapses during the operation valid period. However, there is a situation in which it is easier to win the operation result lottery than in the first setting state.

-In the third embodiment, the vibration effect at the start may be an effect capable of specifying one or more arbitrarily selected of the jackpot expectation, the probability variation expectation, and the effect content of the variable game to be executed. good. In this case, for example, the identifiable elements may differ depending on the effect mode of the vibration effect at the start. Further, in this case, for example, the elements that can be specified may differ depending on the effect mode even in the same effect mode.

-In each embodiment, the operation effect includes the display mode (type) of the button image, the light emission mode of the light emitting body built in the operation button, the vibration mode of the vibration motor built in the operation button, and the operation during execution of the operation effect. It is preferable that the type differs depending on the number of times the operation can be accepted during the valid period and one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected execution timings of the operation effect. That is, one operation effect and another operation effect are a button image display mode, a light emitting mode of a light emitting body built in the operation button, a vibration mode of a vibration motor built in the operation button, and an operation effect being executed. It is preferable that at least one of the number of times the operation can be accepted and the execution timing of the operation effect are different during the operation valid period of.

With this configuration, one operation effect and another operation effect include a button image display mode, a light emitting mode of a light emitting body built in the operation button, and a vibration mode of a vibration motor built in the operation button. The number of times the operation can be accepted during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect and at least one of the execution timings of the operation effect are different. Therefore, when the operation effect is executed, the display mode of the button image, the light emission mode of the light emitter built in the operation button, the vibration mode of the vibration motor built in the operation button, and the operation validity period during the execution of the operation effect. At least one of the number of times the operation can be accepted and the execution timing of the operation effect can be drawn.

-In each embodiment, the execution timing of the operation effect is not limited to before the reach and after the reach. For example, the execution timing of the operation effect may be the timing at which the variable game starts or the timing at which the variable game ends. That is, the operation effect may be executed at a plurality of execution timings in the period from the start of one variable game to the start of the next variable game.

-In each embodiment, the execution timing of the operation effect may be one or three or more.
-In each embodiment, when the power supply starts, the setting state of the automatic operation function may be set to the first setting state. In this case, the setting state of the automatic operation function may not be changed from the start of the power supply to the end of the first variable game. Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a has an automatic operation function set when the first variable game ends after the power supply is started, or when the next variable game is started, or when the power supply is stopped. You may change to the setting state.

-In each embodiment, the automatic operation function may be enabled during the execution of the first variable game after the power is turned on. That is, when the automatic operation function is in the first setting state after the power is turned on and the operation button is not operated during the execution of the first variable game, the operation result effect is not executed, while the automatic operation function is in the second setting state. Therefore, the operation result effect may be executed even when the operation button is not operated during the execution of the first variable game.

-In each embodiment, the operation result effect may not be executed during the execution of the first variable game after the power is turned on. In this case, the operation result effect may be executed depending on the set state of the automatic operation function, or the operation result effect may not be executed regardless of the set state of the automatic operation function. That is, even if the automatic operation function is in the first setting state after the power is turned on and the operation button is operated during the execution of the first variable game, the operation result effect may not be executed. Even if the automatic operation function is in the second setting state after the power is turned on and the operation buttons are operated during the execution of the first variable game, the operation result effect may not be executed.

-In each embodiment, the operation effect may be an effect capable of specifying one or more arbitrarily selected from the jackpot expectation degree, the probability change expectation degree, and the effect content of the variable game to be executed. In this case, for example, the identifiable elements may differ depending on the effect pattern. Further, in this case, for example, even if the same effect pattern is used, the elements that can be specified may differ depending on the effect mode.

-In each embodiment, the operation result effect may be an effect capable of specifying one or more arbitrarily selected from the jackpot expectation degree, the probability change expectation degree, and the effect content of the variable game to be executed. In this case, for example, the identifiable elements may differ depending on the effect mode of the operation result effect. Further, in this case, for example, the elements that can be specified may differ depending on the effect mode even in the same effect mode.

-In each embodiment, the jackpot expectation, the probability variation expectation, and the production content of the variable game to be executed, which can be specified in each production, may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the operation effect may include an operation effect that is not associated with the effect content of the variable game being executed that can be specified by the operation effect. In this case, it is not possible to specify the effect content of the variable game by the operation effect to which the effect content is not associated. Further, for example, the operation effect may include an operation effect associated with an effect content that can identify that the expectation that the reach effect is executed is high or low. Further, for example, the operation effect may include an operation effect associated with an effect content that can identify that the expectation that the SR effect is executed is high or low. When an operation effect associated with an effect content that can be identified as having a high or low expectation that the SR effect is executed is executed, at least one of the NR effect and the SR effect is executed. However, there may be a case where neither the NR effect nor the SR effect is executed.

-In each embodiment, another operation button may be provided in addition to or in place of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The other operation button does not have to be an operation button corresponding to the operation effect.

-In each embodiment, there may be a button effect that does not include an operation effect. That is, there may be cases where the operation effect is not executed during the predetermined operation validity period. In this case, it is preferable that the operation result effect is executed when the corresponding operation button is operated during the operation valid period. Further, in this case, when the operation effect is not executed in the predetermined operation valid period, the operation result is obtained when the corresponding operation button is not operated in the operation valid period even if the setting state of the automatic operation function is the second setting state. The production may not be executed.

-In each embodiment, the display mode (type) of the button image, the light emitting mode of the light emitting body built in the operation button, the vibration mode of the vibration motor built in the operation button, and the operation during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect. The number of times that the operation effect can be accepted and one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected execution timings of the operation effect may be the same for all the operation effects.

-In each embodiment, each effect including the operation effect is added to or instead of the jackpot expectation of the variable game being executed, the probability variation expectation of the variable game being executed, and the effect content of the variable game being executed. Another element may be identifiable. For example, each effect may be able to specify the jackpot expectation of the pending variable game, the probability variation expectation of the pending variable game, and the effect content of the pending variable game. Further, for example, each effect may be able to specify the type of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is given.

-In each embodiment, the operation result effect is executed even when the operation button is not operated during the predetermined operation valid period in the first setting state in which the automatic operation function is not set. There may be. In this case, the timing at which the operation result effect is executed may be different depending on the setting state of the automatic operation function, assuming that the operation button has been operated. For example, in the first setting state, it is considered that the operation button is operated at the timing when the operation valid time elapses after the predetermined operation valid period starts, and in the second setting state, the predetermined operation valid period starts. It may be considered that the operation button is operated at the timing or at the timing when a short predetermined time elapses from the start of the predetermined operation valid period. For example, the predetermined time is shorter than the operation effective time.

-In each embodiment, the setting condition and the canceling condition of the automatic operation function may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the setting conditions of the automatic operation function may be set during the execution of the button effect. For example, the setting condition of the automatic operation function during execution of the button effect may be defined that a predetermined operation button is continuously operated for a predetermined third time. The third hour may be shorter than the first hour, longer than the first hour, shorter than the second hour, and longer than the second hour. May be good. Further, for example, the setting condition of the automatic operation function may be defined as one or a plurality of predetermined operation buttons being operated an arbitrary number of predetermined one or a plurality of times. It may be specified that a predetermined operation button is operated in a predetermined operation mode. The predetermined operation mode is, for example, to operate the operation buttons at one or a plurality of predetermined timings during a predetermined operation validity period.

Further, for example, during the execution of the button effect, it may be specified in the release condition of the automatic operation function that any one of the total of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b is operated one or more times. , The first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b may be defined to be operated any number of times or more, which is a total of 2 or more. Further, for example, during the execution of the button effect, it may be specified in the release condition of the automatic operation function that any one of the total of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b is operated one or more times. , The first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b may be defined to be operated any number of times or more, which is a total of 2 or more.

Further, for example, during non-execution and standby of the button effect, any one of the total of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b may be operated one or more times as a condition for canceling the automatic operation function. It may be defined, and it may be defined that the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are operated any number of times or more, which is a total of 2 or more. Further, for example, during non-execution and standby of the button effect, any one of the total of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b may be operated one or more times as a condition for canceling the automatic operation function. It may be defined, and it may be defined that the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are operated any number of times or more, which is a total of 2 or more. Further, for example, it is stipulated that any one of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b is operated one or more times as a condition for canceling the automatic operation function during non-execution of the button effect and during the game. It may be specified that the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are operated any number of times or more, which is a total of 3 or more.

Further, for example, the setting condition and the canceling condition of the automatic operation function may be different depending on the type of the button effect during the execution of the button effect. Further, for example, the setting condition and the canceling condition of the automatic operation function may be the same during the standby and during the game during the non-execution of the button effect. Further, for example, the setting condition and the canceling condition of the automatic operation function may be different between the execution of the variable game and the execution of the jackpot game during the non-execution of the button effect.

-In each embodiment, the gaming state may be different between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. For example, while the first effect mode is the normal effect mode, the second effect mode may be an effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal effect mode, and the second effect mode is the normal effect mode. , The first effect mode may be an effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal effect mode. The advantageous effect mode is a time saving effect mode and a probability variation effect mode.

-In each embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state.

-In each embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game is completed.
-In each embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

-In each embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, the means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

-In each embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

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

-In each embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a big hit game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect is provided with an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, an effect execution means for executing the effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The mode includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode. The effect includes a special effect related to the operation means, and the special effect is not executed and held by a variable game. Moreover, it is possible to start at the first timing in which the jackpot game is not executed and the second timing in which the variable game or the jackpot game is being executed. , A game machine having a different execution probability of at least one of the special effect started at the first timing and the special effect started at the second timing.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, SE1 ... 1st start sensor, SE2 ... 2nd start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decoration Lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19a ... 1st operation button, 19b ... 2nd operation button, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit (variable game execution means), 22b ... 2nd special Symbol display unit (variable game execution means), 27 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 28 ... first start port (specific start port), 29 ... second start port (non-specific start port), 30 ... normally variable Member, 31 ... Large winning opening, 1st large winning opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 34 ... General winning opening, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (standby state control means, granting means) , 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (4)

An operating means capable of a predetermined operation and
The production mode control means for controlling the production mode and
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect mode includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode.
The effects include a plurality of types of operation effects, a plurality of types of operation result effects, and a plurality of types of special effects.
The operation effect is an effect executed during a predetermined operation valid period.
The operation result effect is an effect executed when the operation means is operated during the predetermined operation valid period.
The special effect is an effect that can specify at least one of the degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player by executing the operation effect and the effect content of the variable game in which the operation effect is executed.
The special effect includes a first special effect that is executed when the start or end of the predetermined operation valid period is triggered, and a second special effect that is executed differently from the first special effect.
At least one of the first special effect and the second special effect has different execution probabilities between the first effect mode and the second effect mode.
Said first special effect is Ri second the effect content different from the special effect, and different identifiable rendition der at least one of the expectations,
The type of the operation result effect differs depending on the type of the operation effect executed during the operation valid period.
In the variable game in which the operation effect is executed, the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped during the operation valid period during the execution of the operation effect, and then, in the situation where the power supply is started, until the variable game ends. Is a gaming machine that does not execute the operation result effect even if the operation means is operated. A setting state control means for controlling the setting state related to the execution trigger of the operation result effect is provided.
The setting state includes a first setting state and a second setting state.
The operation effect includes a predetermined operation effect.
When the set state is the first set state, the operation result effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the predetermined operation effect.
When the set state is the second set state, the operation result effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated during the operation valid period during the execution of the predetermined operation effect.
When the predetermined operation effect is executed, the timing at which the operation result effect is executed differs depending on whether the setting state is the first setting state or the second setting state. A different gaming machine according to claim 1. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the jackpot probability when controlled in the first effect mode is the same as the jackpot probability when controlled in the second effect mode. A setting state control means for controlling the setting state related to the execution trigger of the operation result effect is provided.
The setting state includes a first setting state and a second setting state.
Claims 1 to 3 in which the setting state cannot be changed until the variable game ends in a situation where the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped in the predetermined variable game and then the electric power supply is started. The gaming machine described in any one of them.

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