JP7037175B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As described in Patent Document 1 and the like below, in an operation effect for urging a player to operate an operation means such as a push button, the effect is that the player is automatically operated even if the player does not operate the operation. A gaming machine having an automatic operation function to be reflected is known.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-176421

An object to be solved by the present invention is to improve the taste of a gaming machine provided with an automatic operation function of an operation means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above problems executes an operation means that can be operated by the player and an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period. An operation effect executing means to be performed, and an automatic operation function to be reflected in the operation effect as being virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. An effect mode when the operation means is actually operated during the operation valid period in a state where the automatic operation function setting means is provided and the automatic operation function setting means is set based on an instruction from a person. As a result, a normal mode in which the actual operation is reflected in the effect and a special mode in which the actual operation is not reflected in the effect are set.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the taste of the gaming machine provided with the automatic operation function of the operating means.

It is an whole view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the identification symbol displayed in the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the operation effect (the type of the operation mode required for a player). It is a figure for demonstrating the continuous operation support function. It is a figure for demonstrating the automatic operation function. It is a figure for demonstrating the first operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of switching from the enabled state to the disabled state of the automatic operation function. It is a figure for demonstrating that the switching from the enabled state to the disabled state of the automatic operation function does not occur during the operation valid period (the prohibition condition is satisfied). It is a figure for demonstrating the adjustment effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which the sound effect output in the adjustment effect suggests the jackpot reliability. It is a figure for demonstrating the reflection timing effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example which visually shows the timing that a virtual operation can be executed as a reflection timing effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the non-reflection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which a definite effect occurs when the operation means is actually operated after the non-reflection effect occurs. It is a figure for demonstrating the continuous operation mode change function. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference of the action of a high speed mode and a low speed mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the continuous operation mode change effect (an example which the interval of a virtual operation becomes gradually shortened, gradually becomes longer). It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which a virtual operation occurs with a predetermined rhythm. It is a figure for demonstrating the continuous operation interval adjustment function. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of displaying a meter according to the length of an operation valid period. It is a figure for demonstrating an operation clarification function (an example in which a sound effect is set as an operation emphasis element). It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which an image is set as an operation emphasis element. It is a figure for demonstrating that the plurality of kinds of candidate sound effects which can be output at the time of a virtual operation customizable by a player are all different from the sound effects output at the time of an actual operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the automatic operation state notification function. It is a figure which showed the example of the element which can be set as an automatic operation state notification element. It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which the mode of the result effect is suggested by the mode of the automatic operation state notification element. It is a figure which showed the effect example (normal mode) when the actual operation is performed during the operation valid period when the automatic operation function is in the effective state. It is a figure which showed the effect example (special mode) when the actual operation is performed during the operation valid period when the automatic operation function is in the effective state. It is a figure for demonstrating the special effect which occurs when the operation means is actually operated after the operation valid period in which the special control was performed has expired. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of a selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating that all options are emphasized at least once in the selection effect which occurred when the automatic operation function is enabled. The selection effect when the automatic operation function is disabled does not function as a jackpot reliability suggestion, but the selection effect when the automatic operation function is enabled functions as a jackpot reliability suggestion. be. It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which an option corresponding to the post-effect generated after the selection effect is set to be selected in the selection effect when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state.

1) Overall Configuration Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rail 903 constituting the passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch device 908 (launch handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows. The game area 902 is provided with a starting winning opening 904, a large winning opening 906, an out opening opening 907, and the like.

The display area 911 of the display device 91 is visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. In some figures, the shape of the display area 911 exposed without being covered by the game board 90 is simplified (described in the square shape), but the size and shape of the portion can be changed as appropriate. be.

Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game ball by colliding with the game ball flowing down. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a gaming machine 1, the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a prize in a winning opening such as a starting winning opening 904 or a large winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by a payout device.

The jackpot lottery is executed by the winning / failing determination means provided on the control board (not shown) triggered by the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 904 (a plurality of such starting winning openings 904 may be provided). Specifically, a numerical value (hereinafter, also referred to as hit / fail judgment information) is acquired from a random number source triggered by the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 904, and the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value. If it is, it will be a big hit, and if it is different, it will be a miss. In the present embodiment, as in the case of a known gaming machine, in the case of a big hit, the identification symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 are a predetermined combination (for example, three of the same symbols). It will be notified by the fact that it becomes the same), and if other combinations are displayed, it will be out of order. Although the description of the identification symbol 80 is omitted in some of the figures, basically, the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group) is being executed while the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail determination result is being executed. Continues to be displayed.

In the present embodiment, the notification of the hit / fail judgment result is started in the order in which the numerical values for the hit / fail judgment are acquired (the variation of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group) is started), but a certain numerical value is When the hit / fail judgment result based on the numerical value acquired before that is notified at the time of acquisition, it is provided on the control board (not shown) until the notification of the hit / miss judgment result based on the certain numerical value is started. It is stored in the stored storage means. The maximum of the numerical values for which the notification of the pass / fail judgment result has not been started (the one corresponding to each of the numerical values is "hold (information)". It can be said that the hold (information) is a subordinate concept of the pass / fail judgment information). The number of stored items (maximum number of holds) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of holdings that can be stored by the storage means in the present embodiment is four for one kind of starting winning opening 904. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value is a big hit at the time when the notification of the winning / failing determination result is started, but when the numerical value is acquired, the winning / failing determination is made. It may be configured to perform this and store the hit / fail determination result itself. In addition, the acquired numerical value is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the effect of notifying the hit / fail determination result.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the notification of the hit / miss determination result stored in the storage means has not been started. The reserved symbol (not shown) which is a mark corresponding to each of the acquired numerical values (hit / fail determination information). ) Is displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. In the present embodiment, the numerical values are displayed so as to be arranged from the left in order from the earliest acquisition timing (so-called pending digestion earliest). A dedicated display device for displaying the reserved symbol may be provided. The mode of the reserved symbol may always be the same, or the same as the normal reserved symbol suggesting that the probability that the corresponding hit / fail judgment result will be a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as (big hit) reliability) has increased. May be set with one or more kinds of special symbols having different aspects.

The components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the gaming balls, will be omitted. As for these, those having the same structure as a known gaming machine can be applied.

2) Operation means and operation effect using the operation means 2-1) Basic configuration of the operation means The operation means 10 is a member provided for the player to be involved in the effect. The operating means 10 in this embodiment is a so-called "push button". The operating means 10 is provided so as to be displaceable between the original position and the operating position displaced downward by a predetermined amount from the original position. At least, it is detected by a sensor (not shown) that the operating means 10 is located at the operating position. The operating means 10 is not limited to the "push button". It suffices as long as the player can displace a predetermined range by applying a force by himself / herself and the position at the operation position is detected by a sensor or the like. Further, a configuration in which a plurality of operation directions (operation modes) are set may be used. For example, it may be a lever that can be pushed and pulled in the front-back direction. Further, the configuration may be such that a plurality of operating means 10 are provided.

2-2) Basic mode of operation effect The operation effect is an effect that urges (requests) the player to operate the operation means 10. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment generates a plurality of types of operation effects having different scenes to be executed and required operation modes (described later). In the operation effect, an operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means 10 is reflected in the effect is set. During the operation valid period, a meter 11 (see FIG. 3) or a number (a number to be counted down) indicating the remaining time or the elapsed time of the operation valid period may be displayed. Further, in order to allow the player to easily grasp that the timing (time) for operating the operation means 10 has arrived, the operation image 12 showing the operation means 10 (see FIG. 3; the operation means 10 is shown. If it is known that it is an image, the mode may be any), and a display 13 (see FIG. 3, for example, "press!") Is displayed to the effect that the operating means 10 should be operated. It is good to do so. It should be noted that the mode of the operation effect is only an example. It is assumed that the operation effect includes all the effects in which the player is requested to operate the operation means 10.

Various operation modes of the operation means 10 required in the operation effect can be considered. A single operation that changes the operating means 10 from the original position to the operating position only once, and a continuous operation that repeats the displacement of the operating means 10 from the original position to the operating position multiple times (repeating the single operation multiple times) (so-called "continuous hitting"). , A maintenance operation (so-called “long press”) in which the operation means 10 is displaced from the original position to the operation position and the state is maintained can be exemplified. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an operation effect for encouraging a single operation (see FIG. 4A; hereinafter may be referred to as a single operation effect) and an operation effect for encouraging continuous operation (see FIG. 4B). Hereinafter, both a continuous operation effect) and an operation effect for encouraging the maintenance operation (see FIG. 4C; hereinafter, may be referred to as a maintenance operation effect) are generated.

2-3) Continuous operation support function In the continuous operation effect that encourages continuous operation (continuous hitting), if the maintenance operation (long press) is performed during the operation valid period, it is assumed that the continuous operation is virtually performed. It is set to be reflected. Specifically, when it is detected that the operating means 10 is located at the operating position for a predetermined time or longer during the operation valid period, it is replaced with one operation. That is, the longer the time that the operating means 10 is located at the operating position, the more the number of operations (the number of repeated hits) of the operating means 10 is reflected in the effect (see FIG. 5). This reduces the burden on the player who feels the burden of continuously operating the operating means 10 in the continuous operation effect.

2-4) Automatic operation function In various operation effects, even if the operation means 10 is not actually operated during the operation valid period, it is a function to be reflected in the effect as if it was virtually operated. In the present embodiment, except for a special case described in detail later, when the automatic operation function is enabled, a virtual operation is performed in any of the single operation effect, the continuous operation effect, and the maintenance operation effect. It is reflected in the production as a thing (see FIG. 6). That is, it is reflected in the effect as if a virtual single operation was performed in the single operation effect, a virtual continuous operation was performed in the continuous effect, and a virtual maintenance operation was performed in the maintenance operation effect. Specifically, in a single operation effect, a sound, an image, or the like (hereinafter, may be referred to as an effect element. The effect element does not necessarily have to be the same) is output at the time of a virtual single operation. In the continuous operation effect, the effect element is output each time a virtual operation is performed. In the maintenance operation effect, the effect element is output every time a predetermined time elapses in the virtual maintenance operation. At the time of continuous operation effect or maintenance operation effect, the effect element is substantially output every time the operation valid period elapses for a predetermined time. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player who feels the burden of operating the operation means 10 in various operation effects.

In this embodiment, when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, the virtual operation is not necessarily performed immediately after the start of the operation valid period. In such a case, when the actual operation is detected before the virtual operation is executed, the operation is reflected in the production (however, when the special control described later is performed). except for).

In the present embodiment, not all of the plurality of types of operation effects are the targets of the automatic operation function. That is, a part of a plurality of types of operation effects (hereinafter, may be referred to as a first operation effect) is subject to the automatic operation function, while another part (hereinafter, may be referred to as a second operation effect). ) Is not subject to the automatic operation function. That is, when the first operation effect occurs, if the automatic operation function is enabled, it is reflected in the effect as if the operation means 10 was virtually operated (the automatic operation function is expressed). When the second operation effect occurs, even if the automatic operation function is enabled, the virtual operation means 10 is not operated (the automatic operation function is not exhibited).

The differences between the first operation effect and the second operation effect are as follows. In the first operation effect, the ending mode (result) differs depending on whether or not the operation means 10 is actually operated during the operation valid period. On the other hand, in the second operation effect, the ending mode (result) is the same regardless of whether or not the operation means 10 is actually operated during the operation valid period. As a specific example of the first operation effect, when the operation means 10 is operated, the result effect indicating the end is executed, while when the operation means 10 is not operated, the result effect is generated. Those that do not (see FIG. 7) can be mentioned. As a specific example of the second operation effect, when the operation means 10 is operated, the result effect is executed, but even when the operation means 10 is not operated, after the operation valid period elapses. It can be mentioned that the same result effect is generated (see FIG. 8).

That is, the first operation effect is basically one in which the result effect is generated (the player can come into contact with the result effect) on the condition that the operation means 10 is actually operated, that is, it is operated. If not, the result effect is not generated. Therefore, when the automatic operation function is enabled, the result effect is generated as if a virtual operation was performed. On the other hand, in the second operation effect, basically, the result effect is generated regardless of whether or not the operation means 10 is actually operated (the player can come into contact with the result effect). Prevent virtual operations from being performed even when the automatic operation function is enabled. In other words, regardless of whether the automatic operation function is disabled or enabled, the second operation effect triggers the end of the operation valid period when the operation is actually performed and the operation is not actually performed. As a result, it can be said that the production is generated.

It can be said that the automatic operation function is a function provided for a player who wants to reduce the burden of operating the operation means 10, but regarding the second operation effect that can be in contact with the result effect regardless of the presence or absence of the operation. The automatic operation function is prevented from being manifested because the virtual operation does not have to be performed. On the other hand, regarding the first operation effect, since it is not possible to come into contact with the result effect if the operation is not performed, it is targeted for the automatic operation function and comes into contact with the result effect without actually operating the operation means 10. I am trying to be able to do it.

The non-reflection effect (an effect in which a virtual operation is not performed even if the automatic operation function is enabled), which will be described in detail later, is an effect generated in the first operation effect. That is, as described above, even if the automatic operation function is enabled, the virtual operation does not occur in the second operation effect. Therefore, the fact that the virtual operation does not occur is regarded as the occurrence of the non-reflection effect. It's not something to do.

Even when the automatic operation function is enabled, the player involuntarily operates the operation means 10 during the operation valid period (forgetting that the automatic operation function is set to the enabled state). Therefore, the image (operation image 12) showing the above-mentioned operation means 10 may not be displayed during the operation validity period when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state. That is, during the operation valid period when the automatic operation function is in the disabled state, the operation image 12 is displayed to clearly indicate that it is time to operate the operating means 10, but the automatic operation function is enabled. Since it is not necessary for the player to actually operate the operation means 10 during the operation valid period at the time of, the operation image 12 is prevented from being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the operation means 10 from being unintentionally operated during the operation valid period even though the automatic operation function is in the enabled state. Similarly, it is advisable to prevent the display prompting the operation (display such as "press!").

3) Effects and functions using the automatic operation function The following describes various effects using the above automatic operation function and functions that further develop the automatic operation function. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that only a part of the items described below can be executed.

3-1) Switching between enabling and disabling the automatic operation function When the automatic operation function is in the disabled state and the function is enabled, a predetermined switching operation is executed. Any specific mode of the switching operation may be used. In the present embodiment, when the maintenance operation (long press) of the operating means 10 is performed for a predetermined time while the operation is not in the valid period, the automatic operation function changes from the disabled state to the enabled state. During the operation valid period, since the operation of the operation means 10 is recognized as being for the operation effect, it is not recognized as a switching operation for enabling the automatic operation function.

On the other hand, if the player simply operates the operating means 10 while the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, the function is switched to the disabled state (see FIG. 9). The fact that the player operates the operating means 10 means that the player himself / herself intends to actually operate the operating means 10, and the automatic operation function is switched from the enabled state to the disabled state. However, even if the operating means 10 is operated while the predetermined prohibition condition is satisfied, the switching from the valid state to the invalid state does not occur.

Prohibition conditions can be set from various viewpoints. A plurality of prohibition conditions may be set. In this embodiment, "not during the operation valid period" is set as one of the prohibition conditions. That is, during the operation valid period in the operation effect targeted by the automatic operation function, the automatic operation function does not switch from the enabled state to the disabled state even if the operating means 10 is actually operated (see FIG. 10). ). During the operation valid period of the operation effect that is the target of the automatic operation function, the player actually operates the operation means 10 unintentionally (for reasons such as forgetting that the automatic operation function is enabled). It is possible to do it. Since it is considered that it is not the intention of the player to switch the automatic operation function to the invalid state by such an operation, even if the operation means 10 is actually operated during the operation valid period, the automatic operation function is operated. It does not switch from the enabled state to the disabled state. In the present embodiment, even if the automatic operation function is in the enabled state and a virtual operation is performed during the operation valid period, when the operation means 10 is actually operated during the operation valid period. The operation is reflected in the production. In the present embodiment, when the operation means 10 is actually operated during the operation valid period when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, the operation means 10 is not switched to the disabled state, but the operation means 10 is used. The actual operation is reflected in the production.

As another prohibition condition, it is conceivable to set "not in the big hit game" which is executed when the hit / fail judgment result becomes a big hit. That is, during the jackpot game, the gaming state is different from the gaming state in which the winning / failing determination result aims to be a jackpot (during the normal gaming state or the probability fluctuation gaming state), so that the player unexpectedly presses the operation means 10. It is possible that you will actually operate it. Since it is considered that it is not the intention of the player to switch the automatic operation function to the disabled state by such an operation, the switching is prevented from occurring during the jackpot game.

In addition, as another prohibition condition, it is conceivable to set "not in the standby state". The standby state is a state in which the game shifts to the case where the game has not been played for a predetermined time. During the standby state, if the configuration is provided with a customization function as described later, the player may actually operate the operation means 10 in order to use the function, or the player may unexpectedly operate the operation means 10. It is conceivable that you will actually operate. Since it is considered that it is not the intention of the player to switch the automatic operation function to the disabled state by such an operation, the switching is prevented from occurring during the standby state.

The above prohibition conditions are just an example. It may be a configuration in which all of the above-mentioned prohibition conditions are set, or a configuration in which some of the above-mentioned prohibition conditions are set. Further, the configuration may be such that another condition is set in addition to the above-mentioned prohibition condition.

Further, in addition to or instead of the above-mentioned automatic operation function switching method, it may be possible to switch between invalidation and effective of the automatic operation function as a kind of so-called customization function. Specifically, the automatic operation function is set as one of the customizable elements that can make the settings related to the production and various functions the player's preference (the automatic operation function is set as one item of the customization screen). (Set), and based on that, the player can switch between disabling and enabling the automatic operation function.

3-2) Adjustment effect As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation means 10 is set to switch between the invalid state and the valid state by holding the operation means 10 for a certain period of time (holding down) during the period not during the operation valid period. Has been done. If it is not during the operation valid period, it is possible to switch between the invalid state and the valid state even during the execution of the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail determination result (during the change of the identification symbol 80). In other words, it is possible to switch between the invalid state and the valid state if the operation effect has not occurred.

When switching from one of the disabled state and the enabled state to the other, a sound effect is output from the speaker 20 (sound output means). By outputting the sound effect, the player can easily grasp that the state of the automatic operation function has been switched.

As the above sound effect, a plurality of types of sound effects are set. In the present embodiment, the normal sound (normal element) and the normal sound have different modes (as long as the player can determine that the sounds are different. The method for differentiating the mode such as melody, length, etc. A special sound (special element) (which may be anything) is set (see FIG. 11). In most cases, normal sound is output. The normal sound does not express any function other than the function indicating that one of the invalid state and the valid state has been switched to the other.

The special sound may be generated only when the time when one of the invalid state and the valid state is switched to the other is during the execution of the notification effect (during the change of the identification symbol 80). When a special sound is generated, it is determined that the hit / fail determination result (hereinafter, also referred to as the target hit / fail determination result) in which the notification effect is executed when the special sound is generated becomes a big hit. In other words, the special sound can be said to be a so-called premier production. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sound effect indicating that the automatic operation function has been disabled or enabled suggests that the target hit / fail determination result becomes a big hit.

In the present embodiment, even if the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit, a normal sound may be generated when the automatic operation function is disabled / enabled during the notification effect. .. In other words, a special sound is not always generated when the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit, and when the target hit / miss judgment result is a big hit, a special sound is output with a probability of X% and a probability of 100-X%. A lottery is executed so that a normal sound is output. By doing so, when the normal sound is output, the deterioration of the interest due to the fact that the target hit / miss judgment result is always out of order is suppressed. However, it is not denied that the special sound is always output when the target hit / miss judgment result is a big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the sound effect is output once during the notification effect of the target hit / fail determination result, the effect output when the automatic operation function is disabled / enabled again during the same notification effect. The mode of sound is set to be the same. In other words, once the normal sound is output, the normal sound is output no matter how many times the automatic operation function is disabled / enabled during the same notification effect, and once the special sound is output, it is the same. It is configured so that a special sound is output no matter how many times the automatic operation function is disabled or enabled during the notification effect. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the automatic operation function from being frequently disabled / enabled in order to know the target hit / fail judgment result as soon as possible. In addition, even if the type of output sound effect is missed, there is an advantage that it can be listened to again by switching the automatic operation function disabled / enabled again. However, even during the same notification effect, it does not deny that the lottery for outputting the normal sound or the special sound is executed every time the automatic operation function is disabled or enabled. ..

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the taste of the game by using the sound effect indicating that the automatic operation function has been switched.

The configuration related to the above adjustment effect is just an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) Although it has been explained that the above adjustment effect is an effect using a sound effect output when the automatic operation function of the operation means 10 is switched between invalidation and valid, it is limited to the automatic operation function of the operation means 10. It is not possible. The same as above is provided by the adjustment means capable of adjusting the settings related to the game that can be arbitrarily customized by the player, and the sound effect output when the settings (functions) are switched by the adjustment means. The production may be executed. Various examples can be given as the above-mentioned "settings related to the game". Specifically, a setting for adjusting the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined effect (for example, a so-called premier effect or a hold change effect), a setting for a volume output from a sound output means, and an amount of light output from various light emitting units (LEDs, etc.). Can be exemplified.

b) It was explained that the above adjustment effect is an effect using "sound effect", but an element other than the "sound effect" (an element that can be recognized by the player's senses (any of the five senses). It may also be referred to as an element. The above-mentioned "sound effect" may be an effect using a specific element that can be recognized by the player's hearing). For example, when the automatic operation function is switched between disabled and enabled, an image indicating that the switching has been performed (for example, an image including characters and the like) is displayed as a specific element in the display area 911. It is assumed that a normal mode and a special mode are set as the mode of the image shown as the specific element, and when the special mode is displayed, it is determined that the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit. The difference in the aspect of the image may be set by any method. The difference in the aspect can be set depending on the color, size, etc. of the image.

c) In the above adjustment effect, a normal sound and a special sound are set as the types of sound effects (specific elements), and it indicates whether or not it is confirmed that the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit. As described above, the probability (reliability) that the target hit / fail judgment result will be a big hit may be suggested depending on the type of sound effect (two or more types are set). For example, three types of sound effects, sound effect A, sound effect B, and sound effect C, are set. The reliability is higher when the sound effect B is output than when the sound effect A is output, and it is more reliable when the sound effect C is output than when the sound effect B is output. The degree is set to be high (see FIG. 12). In this way, the configuration may be such that it does not suggest whether or not the jackpot is confirmed, but suggests the reliability (big hit probability). As for the configuration in which the normal sound and the special sound are set as the sound effects as described above, the reliability is higher when the special sound is output than when the normal sound is output (the special sound is). Since the reliability is 100%), it can be considered that the reliability is suggested by the sound effect.

d) In the above embodiment, it has been described that the sound effect is output in both cases when the automatic operation function is switched from the disabled state to the enabled state and when the automatic operation function is switched from the enabled state to the disabled state. The sound effect may be output only in the case. For example, the sound effect is output only when the disabled state is switched to the enabled state (that is, the adjustment effect is executed), and the sound effect is not output when the enabled state is switched to the disabled state (that is, the adjustment effect is not executed). You may do so. Further, although the sound effect is output in both cases, the special sound may be output only in one case.

e) The mode of the sound effect output when the automatic operation function is switched from the disabled state to the enabled state may be different from the mode of the sound effect output when the automatic operation function is switched from the enabled state to the disabled state. Specifically, the normal sound and the special sound when the automatic operation function is switched from the disabled state to the enabled state, and the normal sound and the special sound when the automatic operation function is switched from the enabled state to the disabled state are set. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand whether the automatic operation function is disabled or enabled. In addition, it becomes easy to understand whether a normal sound is output or a special sound is output.

f) In the above adjustment effect, it has been explained that the target hit / fail determination result suggested by the mode of the sound effect corresponds to the notification effect being executed at the time when the automatic operation function is disabled / enabled. , As a suggestion about the hit / fail judgment result (the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to what is stored as the hold information) that is held (notification effect has not started) at the time of switching the invalidation / enable of the automatic operation function. good. In this way, the suggestion by the mode of the sound effect functions as a so-called "look-ahead effect".

3-3) Reflection timing effect When an operation effect (operation effect targeted by the automatic operation function) occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled, it is virtually operated even if the operation means 10 is not actually operated. It is reflected in the production as a matter of fact (except when the non-reflection production described later occurs). In the present embodiment, in the single operation effect, the timing reflected above may change variously during the operation valid period. That is, even in the same single operation effect, the timing at which the virtual operation is performed (a specific time point during the operation valid period) may change each time. It should be noted that the reflection timing effect may be generated in all types of single operation effects, or the reflection timing effect may be generated in some types of single operation effects. In the following, the reflection timing effect will be described by taking as an example a kind of single operation effect in which the reflection timing effect occurs (in a series of effects, the start / end points of the operation valid period and the length of the operation valid period are the same). It will be explained in detail.

In the present embodiment, the timing in which the virtual operation is reflected includes the normal timing (see FIG. 13 (b)), the early timing (see FIG. 13 (a)), and the late timing (see FIG. 13 (c)). It is set. The normal timing may be any time point in the middle of the operation valid period. Preferably, it is set to be approximately in the middle of the operation validity period (see FIG. 13 (b)). It can be said that the normal timing is a reference timing for discriminating the early timing and the late timing.

The early timing is a time earlier than the time when the normal timing is set during the operation valid period (see FIG. 13 (a)). If the normal timing is set in the middle of the operation valid period, the early timing is set in the first half of the operation valid period. On the other hand, the late timing is a time later than the time when the normal timing is set during the operation valid period (see FIG. 13 (c)). If the normal timing is set at the middle point of the operation valid period, the late timing is set at the latter half of the operation valid period.

In the present embodiment, in the target single operation effect, the case where the early timing is set is better than the case where the normal timing is set. It is set so that the probability (reliability) that the target hit / fail judgment result) becomes a big hit is high. Further, in the single operation effect of the target, the reliability of the target hit / fail determination result is set to be higher when the late timing is set than when the normal timing is set. In other words, it can be said that the occurrence of an effect in which the virtual operation is performed by the early timing or the late timing is a so-called chance up (chance up compared to the normal timing).

The reliability of early timing and late timing can be set as appropriate. One may be set to have a higher reliability than the other, or both may be set to have the same reliability. However, considering that each timing is reached in the order of early timing, normal timing, and late timing in a series of operation valid periods, the late timing should be set with higher reliability than the early timing. Is preferable. This is because, even if the chance increase does not occur at the early timing, it is expected that the chance increase with higher reliability will occur at the late timing. In other words, if the reliability of the late timing is lower than that of the early timing, the player will be disappointed because the chance up does not occur at the early timing, and the subsequent production contents (normal timing, This is because there is a risk that interest in (which of the late timings the virtual operation will occur) will diminish.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes an interesting effect that the reliability is suggested at the timing of the virtual operation when the automatic operation function is enabled (automatic operation). You can enjoy the reliability suggestion that does not occur unless the function is enabled).

The configuration related to the reflection timing effect is just an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) In the above-mentioned reflection timing effect, it was explained that three timings, normal timing, early timing, and late timing, are set as the timing at which the virtual operation is executed, but the number can be changed as appropriate. .. For example, a configuration in which two timings, normal timing and early timing, may be set, and a configuration in which two timings, normal timing and late timing, may be set may be used.

Further, for example, as a configuration in which the timing at which the virtual operation is executed comes every predetermined time (for example, every time the operation valid period elapses for 1 second), the earlier or later the timing at which the virtual operation is executed is, the later it is. The configuration may be such that the reliability becomes higher.

b) It has been explained that the above-mentioned reflection timing effect indicates the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss judgment result, but it may also suggest the possibility that the result of the target operation effect will be advantageous to the player. good. For example, if a success effect that is advantageous to the player and a failure effect that is disadvantageous to the player are set as the result effect of the target operation effect, there is a possibility that the success effect will be executed as the end of the operation effect. It shall be suggested by the timing when the virtual operation is executed. If the result of the operation effect is more likely to be a big hit than the case of the failure effect, the result of the operation effect of the target is higher. It can be said that suggesting the above indirectly suggests the result of the target hit / fail judgment.

c) The configuration is such that the timing at which a virtual operation can be executed is visually indicated. For example, in a configuration in which the meter 11 indicating the operation valid period is displayed, the marks M1 to M3 indicating the locations corresponding to the normal timing, the early timing, and the late timing are displayed together with the meter 11 (see FIG. 14). ). By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to understand that a virtual operation may occur when the meter 11 that changes with the passage of time reaches each location.

In this case, it is preferable that the reliability of each timing is associated with the mode of the mark indicating each timing. For example, the mark M1 corresponding to the normal timing is a blue mark (reliability; low), the mark M2 corresponding to the early timing is a green mark (reliability; medium), and the mark M3 corresponding to the late timing is a red mark. (Reliability; high) is used to indicate the high or low reliability of each timing with a mark (see FIG. 14). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand whether the reliability of each timing is high or low. Further, the reliability of each timing may be changed each time the target single operation effect occurs, and the mode of the mark indicating each timing may be changed each time.

d) The reflection timing effect may be generated in the continuous operation effect (continuous hitting) and the maintenance operation effect (long press). In the case of a continuous operation effect, the reliability is suggested by the timing at which the virtual continuous operation (continuous hitting) is started (first reflected in the effect) during the operation valid period. In the case of the maintenance operation effect, the reliability is suggested by the timing at which the virtual maintenance operation (long press) is started (first reflected in the effect) during the operation valid period.

3-4) Non-reflection effect When an operation effect (operation effect targeted by the automatic operation function; any of single operation effect, continuous operation effect, and maintenance operation effect) occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled. Even if the operating means 10 is not actually operated, it is basically reflected in the production as if the operating means 10 was virtually operated during the operation valid period. However, in the present embodiment, although the operation effect is generated when the automatic operation function is enabled, the non-reflection effect in which the virtual operation is not performed occurs. That is, when the non-reflection effect occurs, the operation validity period ends without being reflected in the operation effect (without the reaction based on the virtual "operation") (see FIG. 15). ). The non-reflection effect may be allowed to occur only in a part of the operation effects, or may occur in all the operation effects.

In the present embodiment, when such a non-reflection effect occurs in a certain operation effect, the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the notification effect including the operation effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as a target hit / fail determination result) may be a big hit. It is set to be confirmed. A player who knows this fact has the automatic operation function enabled, and when an operation effect occurs, he / she hopes that the virtual operation reflected in the effect does not occur. When combined with the above-mentioned reflection timing effect, while hoping that no virtual operation will occur (big hit will be confirmed), if a virtual operation occurs, pay attention to the timing (attention to reliability). ).

When the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit, if the operation effect is generated while the automatic operation function is enabled, the non-reflection effect may be generated without fail, or whether or not the non-reflection effect is generated. It may be a configuration determined by lottery (a configuration that may or may not occur).

The configuration related to the non-reflection effect is just an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) After the operation valid period in which the non-reflection effect has occurred ends, when the operation means 10 is actually operated, an effect (confirmed effect) indicating that the jackpot has been confirmed is generated (see FIG. 16). ). Any aspect of the final effect may be used. For example, it is conceivable to output a predetermined sound effect (premier sound) (see FIG. 16C) or to display a predetermined image (premier image or the like) in the display area 911.

When the non-reflection effect occurs, the player (the player who does not know the existence of the non-reflection effect) should be wondering why the virtual operation is not performed. Therefore, it is highly probable that the player will operate the operating means 10 after the non-reflection effect (after the operation valid period has elapsed). Based on this, when it is detected that the operation means 10 has been operated after the operation valid period has elapsed, a definite effect is generated with that as an opportunity. By doing so, the player can be surprised. Further, depending on the player, it is possible to grasp that the occurrence of the non-reflection effect indicates that the jackpot is confirmed.

b) If there is a big hit in the hit / fail judgment result based on the hold / hit / hit judgment information as well as the target hit / miss judgment result, the non-reflection effect may occur. That is, when a non-reflection effect occurs, it is determined that a big hit will be made within the so-called hold.

c) The non-reflection effect was set not as an effect that confirms that the target hit / fail judgment result will be a big hit, but as an effect that suggests that the probability that the target hit / miss judgment result will be a big hit has increased (so-called chance-up effect). It may be configured. In the case where the configuration as shown in a) above is provided together with such a configuration, the non-reflection effect is not reflected when the player operates the operation means 10 after the non-reflection effect (after the operation valid period has elapsed). It is advisable to generate an effect (an effect indicating that the chance is up) indicating that the effect has occurred.

3-5) Continuous operation mode change function Operation is valid in the continuous operation effect (which may be a part of the continuous operation effect that is the target of the automatic operation function) that occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled. It is a function that makes it possible to change the mode of virtual continuous operation that occurs during the period. That is, it is possible to change the virtual continuous hitting interval (continuous hitting speed), specifically, to change the virtual number of operations per hour (virtual operation speed).

In the present embodiment, the player can arbitrarily select (customize) the virtual operation speed from a plurality of modes. Since the selection method (customization method) may be any, the description thereof will be omitted. For example, as in the case of a known gaming machine, it is possible to adopt a method of allowing a player to select a preferred mode by using a customization screen for setting various functions. In the present embodiment, the virtual operation speed mode is roughly divided into a high speed mode (see FIG. 17 (a)) and a low speed mode (see FIG. 17 (b)).

In the high speed mode, the player can always see the result of the continuous operation effect. For example, in a continuous operation effect that progresses stepwise by the operation of the operation means 10, the result of the effect is shown when the process progresses to the final stage. The specific mode of the result effect showing the result may be any, but for example, it is assumed that a success effect and a failure effect are set as the result effect. If the continuous operation effect occurs in the state where the high speed mode is set, the process always progresses to the final stage, and either the success effect or the failure effect occurs (see FIG. 18A). The continuous operation effect is an effect in which if the number of operations during the operation valid period is small, the result of the effect may not be touched. However, if the high speed mode is set, the virtual number of operations is the result effect. It is said that it is enough times to reach. That is, if the high speed mode is set, the continuous operation effect will not end without seeing the result effect.

The low speed mode is a mode in which the continuous operation effect may or may not reach the final stage. That is, it is a mode in which the result effect may or may not occur (see FIG. 18 (b)). More specifically, in this mode, the number of virtual operations may be sufficient until the result effect is reached, or the number of virtual operations may be insufficient to reach the result effect.

In the present embodiment, the continuous operation effect reflecting the setting of either the high speed mode or the low speed mode is a result when a predetermined number of times (including a virtual operation) is performed during the operation valid period. It is determined whether or not the effect is generated, and the number of times (hereinafter referred to as the required number of times) whether or not the effect is generated as a result can change each time. The virtual operation speed is set so that the required number of virtual operations always occur in the high speed mode. In the low speed mode, if the required number of times is small, the result effect is generated after reaching the required number of times, and if the required number of times is large, the virtual operation speed is set so that the result effect does not occur without reaching the required number of times. Specifically, as a certain continuous operation effect, it is assumed that the required number of times is 10 times and 20 times. In this case, in the high speed mode, the virtual operation speed is such that 20 or more virtual operations are always performed during the operation valid period. On the other hand, in the low speed mode, the virtual operation speed is such that the virtual operation is performed 11 to 19 times during the operation valid period. Therefore, in the low speed mode, the result effect is generated when the required number of times of the continuous operation effect is 20 times, but the result effect is not generated when the required number of times of the required number of times is 30 times. ..

In this way, after the internal result is determined in advance, the result is shown when the number of operations reaches a predetermined number, and the result is not shown when the number of operations does not reach the predetermined number. By using the continuous operation mode change function for the continuous operation effect set as such, the player who always wants to know the result of the continuous operation effect determines whether or not the result of the continuous operation effect is generated in the high speed mode. It is possible to improve the taste of the game because a game method such as setting the low speed mode is generated for the player who wants not to do so.

The configuration related to the continuous operation mode change function is only an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) Although it has been explained that the high speed mode of the continuous operation mode change function is configured to always generate the result effect, the result effect is not always generated even in the mode having the maximum virtual operation speed. May be. For example, even if three modes with different virtual operation speeds (three modes with low, medium, and high virtual operation speeds) are set and the virtual operation speed is the fastest, the result effect does not always occur. And.

In such a configuration, in the continuous operation effect that is the target of the continuous operation mode change function, the result effect does not always occur regardless of which mode is set, but the virtual operation speed. The higher the value, the earlier the timing at which the result effect is generated tends to occur. That is, there is an advantage that the virtual operation speed can be set according to each player's request such as wanting to know the content of the result production early or late.

In the case of such a configuration, in the continuous operation effect that is the target of the continuous operation mode change function, the lottery triggered by the operation directly or indirectly determines whether or not the result effect occurs. It can be of an aspect that affects. As this kind of continuous operation effect, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a result effect for each operation, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to advance the effect stage for each operation, up to a predetermined stage. It is possible to exemplify a configuration in which a result effect is generated as the effect progresses. In this way, assuming that the condition of whether or not the result effect is generated depends on the predetermined lottery (lottery that is not 100%), the result effect will always occur no matter how many operations are performed. Although it cannot be said, since the number of lottery is increased as the number of operations is increased, it can be said that the higher the virtual operation speed is, the earlier the timing at which the result effect is generated. In addition, it can be said that the greater the number of operations, the higher the probability that a result effect will occur.

Even if a mode in which the result effect is always generated (a mode such as the high speed mode described above) is set, the condition for whether or not the result effect is generated is a predetermined lottery (lottery that is not 100%). ) May be targeted for continuous operation effects. In the high-speed mode (mode in which the result is always generated), the lottery is rewritten and the like is controlled so that the result effect is always generated. For example, in the state where the high speed mode is set, if the result effect is not yet generated when the predetermined time point just before the end of the operation valid period is reached, it is conceivable to forcibly generate the result effect. Be done.

b) The low speed mode is further divided into a plurality of modes. For example, as the low-speed mode, a normal low-speed mode and an ultra-low-speed mode in which the virtual operation speed is smaller than the normal low-speed mode are set, and the normal low-speed mode and the ultra-low-speed mode produce results. Have a different probability of occurring (usually higher in low speed mode).

In this way, by dividing the mode in which the result effect does not always occur into a plurality of modes having different virtual operation speeds, the frequency at which the result effect occurs and the timing at which the result effect occurs can be determined by the player's preference. It will be possible to set it to something

c) The interval between virtual operations (interval between one virtual operation and the next virtual operation) in each of the above modes may be constant (in the example shown in FIG. 17, the interval is constant). It may be an example) and may change over time. For example, as the operation validity period elapses, an event may occur in which the interval between virtual operations gradually becomes shorter or longer.

d) Although it has been explained that each of the above modes can be arbitrarily selected by the player (can be customized), it does not have to be such a setting. For example, when the automatic operation function is set, the mode may be automatically set by an internal lottery or the like.

Further, the mode may be changed each time the target continuous operation effect occurs. By doing so, it is possible to realize the playability of making the target entertain while imagining which mode is set each time the continuous operation effect of the target occurs.

e) The maintenance operation effect that occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled shall be configured with a function to the same effect as the continuous operation effect. That is, the configuration is such that the mode of the virtual maintenance operation can be changed. For example, it is assumed that a plurality of modes having different lengths of the maintenance operation time (long press time) are set. In this way, the longer the time of the virtual maintenance operation, the higher the probability that the result effect will occur.

3-6) Continuous operation mode change effect Operation is effective in the continuous operation effect (which may be a part of the continuous operation effect that is the target of the automatic operation function) that occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled. The mode of the virtual continuous operation that occurs during the period is an effect that changes in the middle of the operation valid period. Specifically, the interval between one virtual operation and the next virtual operation changes during the operation validity period. If a "sound" (sound effect) is output as an effect element each time a virtual operation is performed, the interval between the "sounds" will change during the operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the virtual operation interval (virtual continuous hitting interval) gradually shortens or becomes longer with the lapse of at least a part of the operation valid period (see FIG. 19A). It is set so that the speed change mode as shown in (see FIG. 19B) can occur. If this effect does not occur, the interval between one virtual operation and the next virtual operation is constant (when the above-mentioned continuous operation mode change function is installed, any mode is set. Even when this effect is not occurring, the interval is constant).

Depending on whether the continuous operation mode change effect occurs or not (when the interval between virtual operations is constant), there is a possibility that the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the notification effect including the continuous operation effect will be a big hit ( Reliability) is different. In the present embodiment, the case where the continuous operation mode change effect occurs is set to be higher than the case where the continuous operation mode change effect does not occur. That is, the continuous operation mode change effect is set as a so-called chance-up effect. However, it does not deny that the setting is the opposite of this.

By doing so, it is possible to realize playability in which the player pays attention to whether or not the interval between virtual operations changes when a continuous operation effect occurs while the automatic operation function is set. Is possible.

The configuration related to the continuous operation mode change effect is only an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) Various modes of change that can occur as a continuous operation mode change effect can be considered in addition to the above-mentioned speed change mode. For example, a mode in which a virtual continuous operation occurs in accordance with a predetermined time signature (rhythm harmony mode) can be considered. Here, the predetermined time signature matches the mode in which a virtual operation occurs in a so-called 337 beat rhythm (see FIG. 20) and the beat of the output background music (for example, the rhythm played by the drum). It is possible to illustrate the mode in which a virtual operation occurs.

b) When a plurality of types of change modes are set as described above, the jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail determination result can be suggested according to the change modes. For example, in addition to the normal mode (constant operation interval), it is assumed that three types of modes A, B, and C are set as different modes from each other. Then, it is assumed that the jackpot reliability when it occurs is set in the order of normal mode (lowest), mode A, mode B, and mode C (highest). By doing so, it is possible to make the effect that the player pays attention not only to whether or not the aspect change occurs, but also to what kind of aspect it is when the aspect change occurs. be.

In addition, any aspect may be set so as to determine that the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit.

c) It has been explained that the continuous operation mode change effect indicates the jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail determination result, but it suggests the possibility that the result of the target continuous operation mode change will be advantageous to the player. May be. For example, if a success effect that is advantageous to the player and a failure effect that is disadvantageous to the player are set as the result effect of the continuous operation effect of the target, it is probable that the success effect will be executed as the end of the continuous operation effect. However, it is assumed that it is suggested by the presence or absence of the continuous operation mode change effect and the change mode. If the result of the continuous operation effect is more likely to be a big hit than the case of the failure effect, the continuous operation effect is performed. It can be said that suggesting the result indirectly suggests the result of the target hit / fail judgment.

d) When the continuous operation mode change effect occurs, the mode of the sound effect output as an effect element each time a virtual operation is performed is changed to the case where the continuous operation mode change effect does not occur (at regular intervals). ) Is different from the mode of the sound effect output. By doing so, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the continuous operation mode change effect has occurred.

e) For example, if the sound effect is output as an effect element each time a virtual operation is performed, there is a possibility that the occurrence of the continuous operation mode change effect may not be noticed in an environment where the sound effect is difficult to hear. be. Therefore, when the continuous operation mode change effect occurs, an image indicating that the effect has occurred (for example, an image including characters such as "rhythm change occurrence") is displayed.

f) As described above, in the present embodiment, when the maintenance operation (long press) is performed during the operation valid period, it is reflected in the effect as if the continuous operation was virtually performed. Equipped with a continuous operation support function. Even when the continuous operation support function is exhibited, the same continuous operation mode change effect as described above may be generated. That is, when the maintenance operation of the operating means 10 is treated as a virtual continuous operation, the interval between the virtual operations changes in the middle when the interval between the virtual operations is constant (normal mode). It may be possible that a case of doing so may occur.

3-7) Continuous operation interval adjustment function Operation is valid in the continuous operation effect (which may be a part of the continuous operation effect that is the target of the automatic operation function) that occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled. This is an effect in which the interval between virtual continuous operations that occur during the period changes according to the length of the operation valid period. In this embodiment, this function is not exhibited when the above-mentioned continuous operation mode change effect occurs. That is, the interval between virtual continuous operations is constant throughout one operation validity period. Further, in the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned continuous operation mode change function is set, this function is prevented from being expressed.

As the continuous operation effect that is the target of the automatic operation function, it is assumed that three continuous operation effects A to C having different lengths of the operation valid period are set. The length of the operation valid period Tb set in the continuous operation effect B is longer than the length of the operation valid period Ta set in the continuous operation effect A, and the operation valid period Tb set in the continuous operation effect B The length of the operation valid period Tc set in the continuous operation effect C is set longer than the length (Ta <Tb <Tc) (see FIG. 21).

Under such a precondition, the interval between virtual continuous operations when the continuous operation effect A occurs while the automatic operation function is enabled (between one virtual operation and the next virtual operation). Time) is Da. The interval between virtual continuous operations (time between one virtual operation and the next virtual operation) when the continuous operation effect B occurs while the automatic operation function is enabled is defined as Db. .. The interval between virtual continuous operations (time between one virtual operation and the next virtual operation) when the continuous operation effect C occurs while the automatic operation function is enabled is defined as Dc. .. The interval Da is set shorter than the interval Db, and the interval Db is set shorter than the interval Dc (Da <Db <Tc) (see FIG. 21).

That is, this function makes the interval of virtual operations (virtual continuous hitting interval) shorter as the operation validity period becomes shorter. In other words, the shorter the operation validity period, the greater the number of operations per hour. Since the short operation valid period means that the time for operating the operation means 10 is short, the interval of the virtual operation is adjusted accordingly. If the operating means 10 is actually operated during the operation valid period, it is conceivable that the player operates the operating means 10 earlier as the operation valid period is shorter, so that even when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state. , Set so that the shorter the operation validity period, the shorter the interval between virtual operations. By doing so, although the operation validity period is short, the interval between virtual operations becomes long, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the player is frustrated. However, it does not deny that the setting is such that the shorter the operation validity period, the longer the interval between virtual operations.

The configuration related to the continuous operation interval adjustment function is only an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) The continuous operation interval adjustment function is to be expressed even when the above-mentioned continuous operation support function is expressed. That is, the operation is effective even in the situation where the function of assuming that the virtual continuous operation is performed is expressed when the operation means 10 is maintained (long-pressed) during the operation valid period of the continuous operation effect. It is assumed that the interval between virtual operations changes according to the length of the period.

b) The display of the meter 11 indicating the elapsed time (or the remaining time) during the operation valid period is set to the display according to the length of the operation valid period (see FIG. 22). Specifically, the meter 11 is a frame portion 111 and a meter portion 112 that changes with the passage of time (may be smaller with the lapse of the operation valid period, or may be larger with the lapse of the operation valid period. It is assumed that the size of the frame portion 111 becomes smaller as the operation validity period becomes shorter. By doing so, depending on the size of the frame portion 111 (meter 11), the length of the operation valid period (the length as compared with the frame portion 111 (meter 11) displayed during another operation valid period) can be determined. It can be visually grasped. Therefore, the continuous operation interval adjustment function is manifested, and it becomes easy to grasp that the virtual operation interval changes depending on the length of the operation valid period.

c) It was explained that the interval of virtual operations when the continuous operation interval adjustment function is expressed is constant (it is constant throughout the valid period of one operation), but during the valid period of one operation. The interval between virtual operations may change. In such a case, the shorter the operation validity period, the shorter the average of the virtual operation intervals may be set. That is, even if the interval changes, the shorter the operation validity period, the greater the number of operations per hour. With such a configuration, the continuous operation interval adjusting function can be realized even when the above-mentioned continuous operation mode change effect occurs.

d) It is assumed that the interval between virtual operations can change even during the operation validity period of the same length, and the interval suggests the end of the continuous operation effect. For example, in a continuous operation effect in which an operation validity period of a certain length is set, the shorter the interval between virtual operations, the higher the probability that the end of the continuous operation effect will be advantageous to the player. .. In other words, since the continuous operation effect basically requires the player to perform positive operations, the setting is more likely to be advantageous to the player as the number of virtual operations during the operation valid period increases. And. If the ending of the operation effect is advantageous to the player, and if the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the notification effect including the continuous operation effect is high, the interval of the virtual operation is the correctness. It can also be said that it suggests the jackpot reliability of the judgment result. It should be noted that it is not denied that the opposite setting, that is, the longer the interval between virtual operations, the higher the probability that the end of the continuous operation effect will be advantageous to the player. ..

e) When the automatic operation function is enabled, the number of virtual operations that occur within the operation valid period is the same even if the length of the operation valid period is different. For example, during a relatively short operation validity period, virtual operations with relatively short intervals occur 10 times, while during a relatively long operation validity period, virtual operations with relatively long intervals occur. The operation is set to occur 10 times in the same way. In this way, by enabling the automatic operation function, it may be set so that the same number of virtual operations always occurs even if the length of the operation valid period is different.

3-8) Function to clarify the difference between actual operation and virtual operation (operation clarification function)
In various operation effects, when an actual operation is performed during the operation valid period, a sound effect is output from the speaker 20 (output means) as an effect element to indicate that the actual operation has been performed (Fig.). 23 (a)). Further, when a virtual operation is performed in the operation effect, a sound effect is output from the speaker 20 as an effect element to indicate that the virtual operation has been performed (see FIG. 23 (b)). .. In the description of this function, the element output as the effect element may be referred to as an "operation emphasis element".

In the present embodiment, the mode of the sound effect output as the operation emphasis element when the actual operation is performed and the mode of the sound effect output as the operation emphasis element when the virtual operation is performed are different. Is set to. By doing so, it is possible to make it easy to understand whether or not the automatic operation function is enabled when the operation effect is generated.

Any method may be used to set the difference in the above aspects. At least one of a plurality of elements constituting the sound, such as the pitch of the sound, the length of the sound, and the loudness (volume) of the sound, may be different. However, in order to clearly show that the automatic operation function is enabled, the sound effect output when a virtual operation is performed is the sound effect output when the actual operation is performed. It is preferable to make it "conspicuous" rather than (it can be said that it is not necessary to make it so conspicuous because the actual operation is output triggered by the player's own operation). For example, if the difference in mode is set according to the pitch of the sound, the sound effect output during the virtual operation is "higher" than the sound effect output during the actual operation. If the difference in mode is set according to the length of the sound, the sound effect output during the virtual operation is "longer" than the sound effect output during the actual operation. If the difference in mode is set according to the loudness of the sound, the sound effect output during the virtual operation is "loud" than the sound effect output during the actual operation. If a plurality of these relationships hold, the sound effect output during a virtual operation becomes "conspicuous".

The configuration related to the above operation clarification function is just an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) The operation emphasis element for which the difference in mode is set is not limited to the sound (sound effect). Any element that can be recognized by the player's senses (any of the five senses) may be used. For example, it is assumed that an image (recognized by the player's vision) is displayed in the display area 911 as an operation emphasis element during actual operation and virtual operation, and the aspect of the image is changed. Can be considered. That is, it is assumed that the content of the image reflected in the effect is different (see FIG. 24), and vibration (recognized by the player's tactile sense) as an operation emphasis element during actual operation and virtual operation. It is also conceivable that the vibration is generated in a different manner. In addition, two types of operation-enhancing elements are set, such as sound and image, and both of them have different modes of output during actual operation and virtual operation. It is conceivable to show that the automatic operation function is enabled in a more understandable manner by changing the mode of the above.

b) The configuration is such that the player can arbitrarily select (customize) the mode such as the sound effect output as the operation emphasis element from a plurality of types of modes. In this case, it is preferable that the operation emphasis element output at the time of virtual operation can be customized. Since the automatic operation function itself is a kind of customization function, it is preferable to be able to customize the operation emphasis element output when it is set. For example, it is assumed that the player can arbitrarily select a sound effect output during a virtual operation from a plurality of types of preset candidate sound effects. All of the plurality of types of candidate sound effects are different in mode from one or more types of sound effects output during actual operation (see FIG. 25). In this way, regardless of which of the plurality of candidate sound effects is selected, the mode of the sound effect output during the actual operation and the mode of the sound effect output during the virtual operation are different. Become. However, as the candidate sound effect, a sound effect having the same mode as the sound effect output at the time of actual operation may be set. That is, the player may be able to select to make the mode of the sound effect output during the actual operation and the sound effect output during the virtual operation the same.

3-9) Automatic operation status notification function If an operation effect (operation effect that is the target of the automatic operation function) occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled, the automatic operation function must be in the enabled state. Is output to an element recognizable by the player's senses (any of the five senses) (hereinafter, may be referred to as an automatic operation state notification element) in order to indicate to the player. The automatic operation state notification element is not output when the automatic operation function is in the disabled state. The automatic operation state notification element in the present embodiment is a sound effect of a predetermined mode (see FIG. 26).

The time (timing) at which the sound effect as the automatic operation state notification element is output can be any time during the period between the time when the operation effect is started and the time when the operation valid period is started. good. That is, if the start time of the operation effect and the start time of the operation valid period are different, during the period between the start time of the operation effect and the start time of the operation valid period (the start time of the period or the start time of the operation effect period). The automatic operation status notification element is output at (including substantially the same time as the end point) (see FIG. 26). On the other hand, if the start time of the operation effect and the start time of the operation valid period coincide with each other, the automatic operation state notification element is output substantially at the same time as the start time of the operation valid period. In any case, it is preferable that the time point at which the automatic operation status notification element is output is substantially the same as the start of the operation valid period. By doing so, it is possible to clearly show that the operation validity period starting from now on is that the virtual operation is performed by the automatic operation function.

The mode of the sound effect may be any mode, but it is preferable that the mode is such that it is suggested that the automatic operation function is enabled. For example, it is conceivable that the voice of the character appearing in the target operation effect outputs a line such as "I'm going" as a sound effect. That is, since the sound effect of the voice of the character appearing in the target operation effect is output, it is possible to give the impression that the character automatically operates the operation means 10 (on behalf of the player). It becomes.

The configuration related to the automatic operation status notification function is only an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) The automatic operation status notification element is not limited to sound (sound effect). Any element that can be recognized by the player's senses (any of the five senses) may be used. For example, it is possible to notify that the automatic operation function is enabled by displaying a predetermined image M (recognized by the player's eyesight) as an automatic operation state notification element in the display area 911. It is possible (see FIG. 27 (a)).

Further, as a configuration including the operation means 10 having a light emitting unit, the automatic operation is performed so that the light emitting unit of the operation means 10 emits light (recognized by the player's vision) as an automatic operation state notification element. It is conceivable to notify that the function is in the enabled state (see FIG. 27 (b)). Further, as a configuration in which the operation means 10 itself vibrates, the automatic operation function is enabled by causing the operation means 10 to vibrate (recognized by the visual or tactile sense of the player) as an automatic operation state notification element. It is conceivable to notify that it has been done (see FIG. 27 (c)). In this way, if the automatic operation state notification element is output from the operation means 10 itself, it can be easily understood that the automatic operation function is enabled for the operation means 10.

b) The configuration is such that a plurality of types of elements are set as automatic operation status notification elements. For example, it is assumed that the sound effect A, the sound effect B, and the sound effect C are set. In this case, it is assumed that the mode of the end (result effect) of the operation effect is suggested depending on which of the sound effects A to C is output. For example, it is assumed that the sound effect A is the voice of the character A, the sound effect B is the voice of the character B, and the sound effect C is the voice of the character C as the ending of the operation effect. That is, it is assumed that each sound effect is associated with any character. It is assumed that an effect in which any of the characters A to C appears as the result effect is executed, and the characters A to C are output as the result effect depending on which of the sound effects A to C is output as the automatic operation state notification element. It is assumed that which of the above effects occurs is suggested (see FIG. 28).

c) Similar to b) above, a configuration in which a plurality of types of elements are set as automatic operation status notification elements. Then, it is assumed that the type of the output automatic operation state notification element suggests the possibility that the end (result) of the operation effect will be advantageous to the player. For example, in a configuration in which a success effect that is advantageous to the player and a failure effect that is disadvantageous to the player are set as an effect indicating the end of the operation effect, the operation effect is determined by the type of the output automatic operation state notification element. It is assumed that the probability that a successful production will be executed as a result is suggested. As in b) above, sound effect A, sound effect B, and sound effect C are set as automatic operation status notification elements, and sound effect B is more probable than sound effect A and more effective than sound effect B. By configuring the sound C to have a higher probability, it is possible to realize the playability in which the player pays attention to which type of sound effect is output. It should be noted that whether or not the ending of the operation effect is advantageous to the player is related to the probability that the target hit / fail determination result corresponding to the notification effect including the operation effect will be a big hit (big hit reliability). (The jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss judgment result is higher when the ending of the operation effect is advantageous to the player), and the type of the output automatic operation status notification element is the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss judgment result. It can be said that it also suggests.

3-10) Special control As described above, in the present embodiment, the actual operation of the operation means 10 may be reflected in the effect even when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state. Specifically, even when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, the virtual operation is not always performed immediately from the start of the operation valid period. For example, in a single operation effect, a virtual single operation may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period (at the middle of the operation valid period). Similarly, in the continuous operation effect and the maintenance operation effect, the virtual continuous operation and the maintenance operation may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period. When the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, the period from the start of the operation valid period to the time when the virtual operation is performed (in the case of continuous operation or maintenance operation, the virtual operation is started) ( Hereinafter, the control (method for determining the effect mode) using the special period (sometimes referred to as a special period) is the special control.

Basically (when special control is not performed), in the continuous operation effect generated when the automatic operation function is enabled, when the operation means 10 is actually operated during the special period. , It becomes a production mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as a normal mode) that is reflected in the production. That is, even if the automatic operation function is enabled, when the operation means 10 is actually operated, it is respected and reflected in the production (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, in the special control, even if the operation means 10 is actually operated during the special period in the continuous operation effect generated when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, it is reflected in the effect. It is an effect mode (special mode) that is not performed (see FIG. 30). That is, originally, although the actual operation of the operation means 10 during the special period is reflected in the effect, the special control is to prevent the effect from being reflected in the effect.

When the special control is performed, the virtual operation (reflection in the effect based on the virtual operation) may be performed after the special period, or the virtual operation may not be performed. If the virtual operation is not performed, it will not be reflected in the production throughout the operation validity period, so that there is an advantage that the player can easily notice that the situation is different from the normal situation.

In the present embodiment, when the special control is performed (when the special mode occurs), the notification effect including the operation effect is performed more than when the special control is not performed (when the normal mode occurs). It is set so that the jackpot reliability of the corresponding hit / fail judgment result is high (the occurrence of "special control" is a so-called chance increase). Therefore, the player can enjoy the suggestion of the jackpot reliability by actually operating the operating means 10 during the special period. The special period is a period that occurs when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, and since a virtual operation will occur after that, it is not necessary to actually operate the operation means 10. Since the reliability is suggested by actually operating the operating means 10 during such a period, it can be said that the player acts as a "hidden effect" (back button function).

In the present embodiment, when the operation means 10 is actually operated after the operation valid period in which the special control is performed (the special mode is generated) is terminated, the special control is not performed (the normal mode is generated). (When) is set to generate a special effect that does not occur (see FIG. 31). Any mode of the special effect may be used. For example, it is conceivable to output a predetermined sound effect (see FIG. 31 (c)) or to display a predetermined image in the display area 911. In the special control, an event occurs in which the actual operation of the operating means 10 that should be reflected in the effect is not reflected in the effect. Therefore, depending on the player, the operation means 10 may have failed. There is a possibility that the operation means 10 is actually operated (subsequent operation is performed) again, thinking that there is no such thing. Therefore, the above-mentioned special output is generated when the ex post facto operation is detected, and it is shown that the special control is intended (the special mode is the so-called chance-up effect).

The configuration related to the above special control is just an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) In the above embodiment, when the special control is performed (when the special mode occurs), the notification effect including the operation effect is performed more than when the special control is not performed (when the normal mode occurs). Although it has been explained that the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the above is high, when a special control occurs, the hit / fail determination result may be determined to be a jackpot. That is, the occurrence of special control (generation of special mode) is set as a so-called premier effect.

With such a configuration, as the special effect, an effect (confirmed effect) indicating that the jackpot has been confirmed may be generated. Any aspect of the final effect may be used. For example, it is conceivable to output a predetermined sound effect (premier sound or the like) or to display a predetermined image (premier image or the like) in the display area 911.

b) In the above embodiment, when the special control is performed (when a special mode occurs) (see FIG. 30), when the special control is not performed (when a normal mode occurs) (see FIG. 29). ), It was explained that the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the notification effect including the operation effect is higher, but the opposite setting, that is, when the special control is not performed (when the normal mode occurs). ) (See FIG. 29) may be set so that the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail determination result is higher than when the special control is performed (when a special mode occurs) (see FIG. 30). By doing so, it is possible to realize a game playability different from the above-described embodiment because the configuration is set as an event advantageous to the player that the actual operation of the operation means 10 is reflected in the production. Will be.

c) It is suggested that the above-mentioned special control may be performed (a special aspect may occur), and an effect such as an explanation can be generated. Since the special period is a period set when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, it is usually unlikely that the player actually operates the operation means 10. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player cannot discover that the special control is performed. Therefore, the player can easily notice the existence of the special control by suggesting and explaining the possibility that the special control as described above may be performed. As the effect, it is conceivable to display a description that suggests the existence of a special control such as "It is good to operate the button even when the automatic operation function is ON. If the button operation is not reflected ...".

3-11) Automatic operation function in selection effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment provides a selection effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means 10 to select an arbitrary option from a plurality of options. It is possible to do it. Each option is displayed as an image in the display area 911. In the selection effect, a selection period for selecting an option is set. The selection effect can be said to be a kind of the above operation effect (subordinate concept) in that it prompts the player to operate the operation means 10, and the operation of the operation means 10 is performed during the selection period. It can be said that it is a kind of the above-mentioned operation validity period (subordinate concept) in that it is reflected in the production.

In the selection effect (see FIG. 32) in the present embodiment, the player can select his / her favorite option from the plurality of options. The choices that are ultimately selected are not internally predetermined. As described above, as long as the favorite option can be arbitrarily selected, the display mode of the option in the selection effect, the selection method of the option using the operation means 10, and the like can be appropriately changed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of options are displayed, and the cursor C is aligned by performing a determination operation after performing a selection operation in which the cursor C is placed on any of the options during the selection period. It is a configuration in which the selected options are selected. It can be said that the option to which the cursor C is placed is in a conspicuous state (hereinafter, may be referred to as an emphasized state) that is emphasized more than the other options. The method of constructing the emphasized state using the cursor C is just an example. For example, it is possible to emphasize the display larger than the other options. It can be said that the options in the emphasized state are in the selectable state (the state immediately before the option is determined).

The selection operation and the determination operation are performed by using the operation means 10. The operating means 10 that performs the selection operation and the operating means 10 that performs the determination operation may be separate. It is possible to exemplify an embodiment in which the selection operation is performed by the cross key and the determination operation is performed by the push button. At the end of the selection period, the options that are highlighted at that time are selected. As described above, in the selection effect, basically (when the automatic operation function is disabled), the player himself can operate the operation means 10 to select a favorite option. In addition, which option is selected in the option affects the subsequent production, but does not suggest the jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail judgment result (substantial benefit of the player (output). It does not directly or indirectly affect the ball)). In the present embodiment, the effect mode after the selection effect corresponds to the options selected in the selection effect. It should be noted that, among the plurality of options presented, a selection effect in which two or more options are the same option may be generated.

On the other hand, if the selection effect occurs while the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, one of the plurality of options is automatically selected. In addition, "automatically selected" here means that it is undecided which of the plurality of presented options is selected without the player doing anything (it may change each time). This means that if a selection effect occurs when the automatic operation function is disabled, the option that is emphasized at the beginning of the effect without the player operating the operating means 10 at all is available when the selection period elapses. It does not mean what is selected. In this case, the option that is emphasized at the beginning of the production is always selected, which is different from the above-mentioned "automatically selected" option.

In the present embodiment, when the selection effect occurs while the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, one of the plurality of options presented during the selection period is automatically selected. That is, one of the options is selected as if a virtual selection operation was performed. Specifically, one of a plurality of options is selected by an internal lottery. Which option is selected does not affect the actual interests of the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability that each of the plurality of presented options is selected by the internal lottery is substantially the same. It is said that. Therefore, enabling the automatic operation function does not matter which option is selected, and reduces the operational burden on the player who thinks that it should be selected in a well-balanced manner by an unbiased lottery. become. In this embodiment, even when the automatic operation function is enabled, the player can arbitrarily operate the operation means 10 before the virtual selection operation is performed during the selection period. It is possible to select the option of.

The configuration related to the automatic operation function in the above selection effect is just an example. For example, it may be changed, improved, or embodied as follows. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items (technologies) shown in the following examples are combined and applied.

a) If a selection effect occurs while the automatic operation function is enabled, all of the multiple options presented will be displayed before the virtual selection operation is executed and the final option is determined. , At least once emphasized. Similar to the above embodiment, if the state in which the cursor C is aligned with the options is to be emphasized, the cursor C is once aligned with all of the plurality of options (see FIG. 33). By doing so, the player can see what the specific mode of each option is, even when the automatic operation function is enabled, when each option is emphasized. It becomes possible to grasp whether or not. In other words, emphasizing a certain option also expresses the action of introducing (specifically showing) the option to the player in a conspicuous manner, so that the referral action is for all options. Let it occur.

Further, when any of the options is in the emphasized state, it is possible to actually operate the operating means 10 to select the option in the emphasized state (perform a determination operation). However, if a decision operation is performed in the middle, one of the options may not be highlighted. That is, all of the options are highlighted at least once when the final option is determined by a virtual operation.

In this case, each of the plurality of options may be emphasized in a predetermined order, or the emphasized order may be random. In the former case, since each option is emphasized in order, there is an advantage that the specific mode of each option can be grasped in order and the production is easy to understand. In the latter case, since each option is randomly emphasized, it is possible to impress the player that the automatic selection occurs. In other words, in the configuration where each option is emphasized in order, the options that are emphasized change according to the pattern, so the impression is that a predetermined option may be selected. There is a high probability that the player will receive. On the other hand, the fact that the order in which the emphasis is made is random does not mean that the effect is in line with a predetermined pattern, so that the player is more likely to receive the impression that the options are determined by the internal lottery.

b) When the selection effect occurs while the automatic operation function is enabled, the timing at which the virtual selection operation is executed is set in the latter half of the selection period. That is, one of the plurality of options is selected after the middle point of the selection period and before the end point. If the virtual selection operation is executed at a relatively early timing (the first half of the selection period), there is a risk that one of the options will be selected before the player knows the content of the presented option. Therefore, it is difficult for such a situation to occur.

Further, as described in a) above, if all of the options are in the emphasized state at least once, the time required for all the options to be emphasized once can be secured. There is an advantage.

Further, as in the above embodiment, even when the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, the player can actually operate the operation means 10 before the virtual selection operation is performed during the selection period. If the configuration is such that it is possible to select any option, the virtual selection operation is not performed at least in the first half of the selection period, so that the player himself selects the desired option. It has the advantage of being able to do for a longer period of time.

c) The above selection effect explained that no matter which option is selected, the actual profit of the player is not affected, but the automatic operation function is disabled or enabled. It has a different configuration. If the player selects a preferred option (or is selected due to the expiration of the operation validity period) when the automatic operation function is disabled, the actual benefit of the player is affected in the same manner as above. There is no setting (it does not suggest the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail judgment result) (see FIG. 34 (a)). On the other hand, when a virtual selection operation is performed (automatically selected) while the automatic operation function is in the enabled state, notification including the selection effect is performed according to which option is selected. It is assumed that the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the effect is suggested (see FIG. 34 (b)). For example, when a selection effect showing options A to D occurs, when the automatic operation function is disabled, no matter which option is selected, the jackpot reliability is not affected, but the automatic operation function is enabled. Yes When a virtual selection operation is performed, it is assumed that the options selected by the operation have higher jackpot reliability in the order of option A <option B <option C <option D. By doing so, it is possible to realize the playability in which the player can select whether or not to make the selection effect function as a reliability suggestion effect at the player's will.

d) The automatic operation function corresponding to the selection effect is different from the automatic operation function corresponding to the operation effect. Specifically, the automatic operation function at the time of selection effect that causes the automatic operation function to appear at the time of selection effect and the automatic operation function at the time of operation effect that causes the corresponding automatic operation function to appear at the time of operation effect are separated. Allows you to customize. By doing so, for example, it is possible to enable the automatic operation function at the time of selection effect and then disable the automatic operation function at the time of operation effect. Since the quality of the action by the automatic operation function is slightly different between the one at the time of the selection effect and the one at the time of the operation effect, it is possible to switch between enabling and disabling both functions separately. Variations increase.

For the same purpose, the automatic operation function may be enabled / disabled separately for each type of operation effect (type according to the operation mode required of the player). For example, if a single operation effect, a continuous operation effect, and a maintenance operation effect are set as the operation effect, the automatic operation function is enabled / disabled separately for each of the single operation effect, the continuous operation effect, and the maintenance operation effect. To be able to switch to.

e) When a selection effect occurs when the automatic operation function is enabled and a virtual selection operation is executed, it corresponds to the effect that occurs after the selection effect (hereinafter, also referred to as post-effect). It is assumed that the related options are selected. For example, the gaming machine 1 has an original motif such as a manga, and the ally characters A to C, which are the characters on the player side, are shown as the options to be presented, and the enemy characters A to C are used as the post-production. It is assumed that the production that was done can occur. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned original story causes a story in which the ally character A and the enemy character A, the ally character B and the enemy character B, and the ally character C and the enemy character C fight, these correspondence relationships are set. When a virtual selection operation (automatic selection) is executed based on which of the enemy characters A to C is determined as the post-effect, which of the ally characters A to C is selected. Decide if it will be done. For example, when it is determined that the effect of the enemy character B will occur as the post-effect, the ally character B is selected when the virtual selection operation is executed in the selection effect performed before that. To do so. Then, according to the story of the original story, a production in which the ally character B and the enemy character B fight each other occurs (see FIG. 35 (b)). On the other hand, if the player selects a favorite option when the automatic operation function is disabled in the selection effect, the mode that does not occur in the original story such as the effect that the ally character A and the enemy character B fight. (See FIG. 35 (a)).

In this way, when the virtual selection operation is executed with the automatic operation function enabled, the option corresponding to the post-effect (predetermined internally) that occurs after the selection effect is selected. May be good.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiments are listed below.

○ Means 1-1
A pass / fail judgment means for executing a pass / fail judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
An adjustment means that allows the player to arbitrarily customize the settings related to a predetermined game,
An output means that outputs a specific element that can be recognized by the player's sense, indicating that the adjustment by the adjustment means has been made.
A plurality of types of specific elements are set as the specific elements that may be output from the output means when the specific settings are made by the adjustment means, and it depends on which of the plurality of types of specific elements is output. An adjustment effect executing means for executing an adjustment effect suggesting a probability that the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means will be a hit.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to realize a novel gaming property in which a specific element output when customizing a setting related to a game suggests a probability that a winning / failing determination result will be a hit.

○ Means 1-2
A plurality of types of sound effects are set as the plurality of types of specific elements, and in the adjustment effect, the hit / fail determination result by the hit / fail determination means is a hit depending on which of the plurality of types of sound effects is output. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, which is characterized by suggesting a probability.
In this way, depending on the type of sound effect, it is possible to suggest the probability that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means will be a hit.

○ Means 1-3
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period, and an operation effect execution means.
Equipped with
The specific setting is an automatic operation function capable of being reflected in the operation effect as being virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. The gaming machine according to the means 1-1 means 1-2, which is set to enable or disable.
In this way, it is possible that the specific element output when switching the validity / invalidity of the automatic operation function suggests the probability that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means will be a hit.

○ Means 1-4
The specific setting can be performed even during the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail determination result.
Means 1-1, characterized in that the probability that the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the notification effect executed at the time when the specific setting is made is a hit is suggested by the type of the specific element to be output. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-3.
In this way, if it is possible to make a specific setting during the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail determination result, the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the one for which the notification effect is executed at the time of performing the specific setting is a hit. It is possible to suggest the probability of becoming.

○ Means 1-5
A special element is set as the specific element that is output when the specific setting is made, and by outputting the special element, it is determined that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means is a hit. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-4.
In this way, it is possible to further improve the taste of the game by configuring the configuration so that a special element (premier element) for determining the jackpot can be output.

○ Means 2-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period, and an operation effect execution means.
With the automatic operation function setting means for setting the automatic operation function to be reflected in the operation effect as being virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. ,
Equipped with
When the automatic operation function is enabled and the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect, the timing of the reflection can be changed.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the automatic operation function is enabled, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which the timing at which a virtual operation is performed (the timing reflected in the operation effect) changes. ..

○ Means 2-2
It is equipped with a pass / fail judgment means that makes a pass / fail judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The automatic operation function is enabled, and the timing at which the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect suggests the probability that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means will be a hit. The gaming machine according to the means 2-1.
In this way, it is possible to further improve the taste of the game by suggesting the probability that the hit / miss determination result will be a hit by the timing reflected in the operation effect.

○ Means 2-3
At least as a timing when the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect,
Normal timing, which is a predetermined time during the operation validity period, and
Early timing, which is earlier than the normal timing during the operation valid period, and
Is set,
The case where the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect at the early timing is better than the case where the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect at the normal timing. The gaming machine according to means 2-2, wherein the hit / fail judgment result is set so as to have a high probability of being a hit.
With such a configuration, it is possible to realize the playability that the player desires that an event in which the virtual operation is reflected in the operation effect occurs at an early stage of the operation validity period.

○ Means 2-4
At least as a timing when the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect,
Normal timing, which is a predetermined time during the operation validity period, and
The late timing, which is a time later than the normal timing during the operation valid period, and
Is set,
The case where the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect at the late timing is better than the case where the virtual operation of the operation means is reflected in the operation effect at the normal timing. The gaming machine according to means 2-2, wherein the hit / fail determination result is set so as to have a high probability of being a hit.
With such a configuration, it is possible to realize the playability that the player desires that an event in which the virtual operation is reflected in the operation effect occurs at a time when the operation validity period is late.

○ Means 2-5
Any one of means 2-1 to 2-4, characterized in that a non-reflection effect in which the virtual operation of the operation means is not performed may occur even though the automatic operation function is enabled. The gaming machine described in.
In this way, it is possible to further improve the taste of the game by preventing the event that is difficult for the player to predict that the virtual operation is not performed (the reflection in the operation effect does not occur). be.

○ Means 2-6
When the non-reflection effect occurs, the means 2-2 for quoting any of the means 2-4 from the means 2-2, characterized in that it is determined that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means is a hit, The described gaming machine.
With such a configuration, it is possible to realize the playability that the player desires that the event that the virtual operation is not performed (the reflection in the operation effect does not occur) occurs.

○ Means 2-7
When the non-reflection effect occurs, a definite effect indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means is determined to be a hit when the operation means is actually operated after the end of the operation valid period. The gaming machine according to the means 7, wherein
When the non-reflection effect occurs, it is conceivable that the player operates the operating means again, thinking that the operating means may have failed. If a definite effect is generated when the operation means is operated again, it is possible to realize a playability that surprises the player.

○ Means 3-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect executing means for executing a plurality of types of operation effects in which the operation of the operation means is reflected in the effect during the operation valid period, and
When the first operation effect, which is a part of the plurality of types of operation effects, occurs, the operation means is virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. While expressing an automatic operation function to be reflected in the result of one operation effect, the automatic operation function is expressed when a second operation effect different from the first operation effect among the plurality of types of operation effects occurs. Automatic operation function setting means to prevent it from being done,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
In this way, regarding the automatic operation function, the function is expressed for some operation effects (first operation effect), and the function is used for some other operation effects (second operation effect). By preventing it from appearing, it is possible to realize playability that achieves both a reduction in the operational burden and the fun of actually operating the device.

○ Means 3-2
The result of the first operation effect differs depending on whether or not the operation means is operated during the operation valid period.
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 characterized in that the second operation effect has the same result regardless of whether or not the operation means is operated during the operation valid period.
As described above, for an operation effect in which the result differs depending on whether or not the operation means is operated, it is preferable to express the automatic operation function so that the result is provided to the player. On the other hand, for the operation effect in which the result is the same regardless of whether or not the operation means is operated, the result is provided to the player regardless of the operation situation during the effect. Therefore, the automatic operation function is prevented from being manifested.

○ Means 3-3
In the first operation effect, when the operation of the operation means is performed during the operation valid period, the result effect is generated, but the operation of the operation means is not performed during the operation valid period. In this case, the gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein the resulting effect is not generated.
As the first operation effect, an embodiment in which whether or not the result effect is generated can be exemplified depending on the presence or absence of the operation.

○ Means 3-4
In the second operation effect, when the operation of the operation means is performed during the operation valid period, the result effect is generated, but the operation of the operation means is not performed during the operation valid period. In some cases, the gaming machine according to means 3-2 or means 3-3, wherein the resulting effect is generated after the operation valid period has elapsed.
As the second operation effect, it is possible to exemplify an embodiment in which an operation is triggered and a result effect is generated after the operation valid period elapses when the operation is not performed.

○ Means 4-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is an effect that requires the player to continuously operate the operation means, and is a continuous operation effect that executes a continuous operation effect in which the operation of the operation means is reflected in the effect during the operation valid period. The means of execution and
Even if the continuous operation of the operation means is not actually performed during the operation valid period, it is reflected in the continuous operation effect that the continuous operation of the operation means is virtually performed. Automatic operation function setting means to set the automatic operation function and
Equipped with
When the automatic operation function is enabled in the continuous operation effect and the virtual continuous operation of the operation means is executed, the mode of the virtual continuous operation is changed for each continuous operation effect. A gaming machine characterized by being able to play.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to realize an interesting game playability in which the mode of virtual continuous operation is changed by the expression of the automatic operation function.

○ Means 4-2
When the automatic operation function is enabled in the continuous operation effect and the virtual continuous operation of the operation means is executed, the virtual operation speed, which is the number of virtual operations per time, may change. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 characterized by the above.
By changing the virtual operation speed in this way, it is possible to prevent the continuous operation effect from becoming monotonous when the automatic operation function is enabled.

○ Means 4-3
In the continuous operation effect, a result effect is generated when the operation of the operation means satisfies a predetermined condition during the operation valid period.
As the mode of the virtual operation speed,
The high-speed mode in which the above-mentioned result production always occurs, and
The low-speed mode, in which the above-mentioned result effect may or may not occur,
The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or means 4-2, wherein
In this way, by preparing a mode in which the result effect is always provided and a mode in which it is not known whether or not the result effect is provided, the taste of the game can be further improved. Is possible.

○ Means 4-4
The gaming machine according to means 4-3, wherein a plurality of types of modes having different probabilities of generating the result effect are set as the low speed mode.
In this way, by further dividing the low speed mode, it is possible to further improve the taste of the game.

○ Means 4-5
The gaming machine according to means 4-3 or means 4-4, wherein the mode of the virtual operation speed can be arbitrarily set by the player.
The mode related to the virtual operation speed should be customizable by the player. That is, it is preferable to be able to arbitrarily set the above mode according to the individual preference of the player, such as how often he / she wants to receive the result effect.

○ Means 5-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is an effect that requires the player to continuously operate the operation means, and is a continuous operation effect that executes a continuous operation effect in which the operation of the operation means is reflected in the effect during the operation valid period. The means of execution and
Even if the continuous operation of the operation means is not actually performed during the operation valid period, it is reflected in the continuous operation effect that the continuous operation of the operation means is virtually performed. Automatic operation function setting means to set the automatic operation function and
Equipped with
When the automatic operation function is enabled in the continuous operation effect and a virtual continuous operation of the operation means is executed, the interval between a certain virtual operation and the next virtual operation is one. A gaming machine characterized in that a continuous operation mode change effect that changes in the middle of an operation valid period can occur.
In this way, by configuring the virtual operation interval to change during the operation validity period, the player pays attention to the virtual operation status even while the virtual operation is being performed. It is possible to realize playability.

○ Means 5-2
It is equipped with a pass / fail judgment means that makes a pass / fail judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The gaming machine according to means 5-1 wherein the presence or absence of the continuous operation mode change effect suggests a probability that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means will be a hit.
By doing so, the player pays more attention to whether or not the virtual operation mode changes, so that the taste of the game can be further improved.

○ Means 5-3
It is equipped with a pass / fail judgment means that makes a pass / fail judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The gaming machine according to means 5-1 or means 5-2, wherein the mode of change at the time of occurrence of the continuous operation mode change effect suggests a probability that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means will be a hit. ..
By doing so, the player pays attention to how the virtual operation mode changes, so that the taste of the game can be further improved.

○ Means 5-4
As a mode of change when the continuous operation mode change effect is generated, a means characterized in that a speed change mode in which the interval between a certain virtual operation and the next virtual operation is gradually lengthened or gradually shortened is set. The gaming machine according to 5-3.
With such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand that the interval between virtual operations changes in the middle.

○ Means 5-5
Means 5-3 or means, characterized in that a rhythm harmony mode in which the operation means is virtually continuously operated in accordance with a predetermined time signature is set as the mode of change when the continuous operation mode change effect is generated. The gaming machine according to 5-4.
○ Means 5-6
The gaming machine according to means 5-5, wherein the operating means is set to be virtually continuously operated according to the time signature of the music output as the background music as the rhythm harmony mode. ..
By generating the rhythm harmony mode, it is possible to show the player more clearly that the continuous operation mode change effect has occurred.

○ Means 6-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period, and an operation effect execution means.
With the automatic operation function setting means for setting the automatic operation function to be reflected in the operation effect as being virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. ,
It indicates that the operation means was actually operated during the operation valid period, and that the operation means was virtually operated during the operation valid period because the automatic operation function was enabled. An output means that outputs an operation emphasis element that can be recognized by the player's sense,
Equipped with
The operation emphasis element output when the operation means is actually operated during the operation valid period is such that the operation means is virtual during the operation valid period because the automatic operation function is enabled. A gaming machine characterized in that the mode is different from that of the operation emphasis element that is output when the machine is operated.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand whether or not the automatic operation function is enabled.

○ Means 6-2
The sound effect, which is the operation emphasis element, is output when the operation means is actually operated during the operation valid period, and the operation is performed during the operation valid period because the automatic operation function is enabled. The gaming machine according to means 6-1 characterized in that the mode is different from the sound effect which is the operation emphasis element output when the means is virtually operated.
As described above, as the operation emphasis element, a sound effect output when an actual operation or a virtual operation is performed can be exemplified.

○ Means 6-3
The aspect of the operation emphasis element output when the operation means is virtually operated during the operation valid period can be arbitrarily selected by the player from a plurality of types of aspects. The gaming machine according to the featured means 6-1 or means 6-2.
In this way, it is possible to further improve the taste of the game by allowing the player to customize the mode of the operation emphasis element at the time of virtual operation.

○ Means 7-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period, and an operation effect execution means.
With the automatic operation function setting means for setting the automatic operation function to be reflected in the operation effect as being virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. ,
When the operation effect is generated while the automatic operation function is enabled, the automatic operation function is enabled before or at the same time as the operation valid period of the operation effect is started. An output means that outputs an automatic operation status notification element that can be recognized by the player's sense, which is an element that is not output when it is not
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
By outputting the automatic operation status notification element, it becomes easy to understand that the automatic operation function is enabled.

○ Means 7-2
A plurality of types of elements are set as elements that can be output as the automatic operation status notification element.
A means 7 characterized in that the type of the automatic operation state notification element output when the operation effect is generated in a state where the automatic operation function is enabled suggests an aspect of the ending of the operation effect. The gaming machine described in -1.
By doing so, the player pays attention to the aspect of the automatic operation notification element, so that it is possible to further improve the taste of the game.

○ Means 7-3
A plurality of types of elements are set as elements that can be output as the automatic operation status notification element.
The type of the automatic operation state notification element output when the operation effect is generated with the automatic operation function enabled suggests the possibility that the end of the operation effect will be advantageous to the player. The gaming machine according to means 7-1.
By doing so, the player pays attention to the aspect of the automatic operation notification element, so that it is possible to further improve the taste of the game.

○ Means 7-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 7-1 to 7-3, wherein the automatic operation state notification element is a sound output by the sound output means.
The sound output by the sound output means can exemplify the configuration set as the automatic operation state notification element.

○ Means 8-1
A winning / failing judgment means for making a winning / failing judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period, and an operation effect execution means.
With the automatic operation function setting means for setting the automatic operation function to be reflected in the operation effect as being virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. ,
Equipped with
In the automatic operation function setting means, the prohibition condition is satisfied even when the effect of notifying the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means is being executed in the state where the automatic operation function is enabled. A gaming machine characterized in that the automatic operation function is invalidated when the operation means is actually operated when the operation means is not available.
In this way, it is possible to improve the convenience of the game by making it possible to switch the automatic operation function from valid to invalid even when the effect of notifying the hit / fail judgment result is being executed. Will be.

○ Means 8-2
The gaming machine according to means 8-1, wherein the prohibition condition is set not to be during the operation valid period.
Even when the automatic operation function is enabled, it is possible that the player inadvertently operates the operating means during the operation valid period, so the automatic operation function may be disabled depending on the operation. It is better not to.

○ Means 9-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is an effect that requires the player to continuously operate the operation means, and is a continuous operation effect that executes a continuous operation effect in which the operation of the operation means is reflected in the effect during the operation valid period. The means of execution and
Even if the continuous operation of the operating means is not actually performed during the operation valid period, the continuous operation of the operating means is virtually performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Virtual continuous operation execution means to be reflected in the operation effect,
Equipped with
When a virtual continuous operation of the operation means is executed in the continuous operation effect, the interval between a certain virtual operation and the next virtual operation changes according to the length of the operation valid period. A gaming machine characterized by being able to play.
In this way, by making the interval of the virtual operation change according to the length of the valid period, it is possible to prevent the virtual operation from becoming monotonous.

○ Means 9-2
When a virtual continuous operation of the operation means is executed in the continuous operation effect, the shorter the length of the operation valid period, the shorter the interval between one virtual operation and the next virtual operation. The gaming machine according to means 9-1, characterized in that.
By doing so, it is possible to suppress the player from being frustrated by feeling that the interval between virtual operations is slow.

○ Means 9-3
The means 9-1 or means 9-2, wherein the operating state of the operating means is set to be maintained during the operation valid period as at least one of the predetermined conditions. Pachinko machine.
It is possible to apply to a configuration in which the maintenance operation of the operating means is reflected as a virtual continuous operation.

○ Means 9-4
As the predetermined condition, it is set that the automatic operation function for processing as if a virtual operation was performed even if the operation means was not actually operated is enabled during the operation valid period. The gaming machine according to any one of means 9-1 to 9-3.
It can be applied to a configuration in which a virtual continuous operation is processed by the automatic operation function.

○ Means 10-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period, and an operation effect execution means.
With the automatic operation function setting means for setting the automatic operation function to be reflected in the operation effect as being virtually operated even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. ,
Equipped with
As an effect mode when the operating means is actually operated during the operation valid period in a state where the automatic operation function is enabled.
The normal mode in which the actual operation is reflected in the production,
A special aspect in which the actual operation is not reflected in the production,
A gaming machine characterized by being set to.
Even when the automatic operation function is enabled, it is conceivable that the player actually operates the operation means. In such a case, it is possible to improve the taste of the game by causing an event in which the actual operation is reflected in the production and an event in which the actual operation is not reflected.

○ Means 10-2
It is equipped with a pass / fail judgment means that makes a pass / fail judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
Compared to the case where the normal aspect occurs, the case where the special aspect occurs is set so that the probability that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means will be a hit is higher. The gaming machine according to means 10-1.
By doing so, when the automatic operation function is enabled, the effect mode when the operation means is actually operated acts as a "hidden effect", so that the taste of the game is further enhanced. It is possible to improve.

○ Means 10-3
When the special aspect occurs, if the operation means is actually operated after the operation valid period elapses, a special effect that does not occur in the normal aspect is generated. 1 or the gaming machine according to means 10-2.
When a special aspect occurs, it is conceivable that the player misunderstands that the operating means may be out of order and operates the operating means again. Therefore, it is possible to realize a playability that surprises the player by causing a special effect to occur triggered by the operation.

○ Means 10-4
The gaming machine according to means 10-2 or means 10-3, wherein when the special aspect occurs, it is determined that the hit / fail determination result by the hit / miss determination means is a hit.
As described above, the occurrence of the special aspect can be set as a winning effect.

○ Means 11-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A selection effect execution means for executing a selection effect for urging the player to operate the operation means to select an arbitrary option from a plurality of options during the selection period.
An automatic selection function for setting an automatic selection function for selecting one of the plurality of options as a virtual selection operation is performed even if the operation means is not actually operated during the selection period. Setting means and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player when the selection effect is generated.

○ Means 11-2
In the selection effect, the option in the selectable state is emphasized.
The gaming machine according to means 11-1, wherein when the automatic selection function is enabled, all of the plurality of options are set to the emphasized state at least once during the selection period.
By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which a virtual selection operation is performed without grasping the contents of all the presented options.

○ Means 11-3
The gaming machine according to means 11-2, wherein the order in which each of the plurality of options is emphasized is random.
In this way, it is suggested to the player that the virtual selection operation does not select a predetermined option (it is not a finished race).

○ Means 11-4
Means from means 11-1 characterized in that when the automatic selection function is enabled, any one of the plurality of options is selected after the intermediate time point of the selection period and before the end time point. The gaming machine according to any one of 11-3.
By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which a virtual selection operation is performed without grasping the contents of all the presented options.

○ Means 11-5
It is equipped with a pass / fail judgment means that makes a pass / fail judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The means 11 is characterized in that, when the automatic selection function is enabled, the option automatically selected from the plurality of options suggests the probability that the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means will be a hit. The gaming machine according to any one of -1 to means 11-4.
With such a configuration, if the automatic operation function is enabled, the probability (hit reliability) that the hit / fail judgment result will be a hit is suggested by the choice selected by the virtual selection. It is possible for the player himself to decide whether or not to make the effect function as an effect of suggesting reliability by selecting whether or not to enable the automatic operation function.

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Claims (1)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that reflects the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period, and an operation effect execution means.
An automatic operation function is set based on an instruction from the player so that the operation means is reflected in the operation effect as a virtual operation even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period. Automatic operation function setting means and
Equipped with
As an effect mode when the operating means is actually operated during the operation valid period in a state where the automatic operation function is enabled.
The normal mode in which the actual operation is reflected in the production,
A special mode in which the actual operation is not reflected in the production and the virtual operation by the automatic operation function is reflected in the production .
A gaming machine characterized by being set to.

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