JP7083504B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is provided with an operating means (as an example, an effect button) that can be operated by a player, and a predetermined operation (as an example, repeated hits and long presses) using the operating means. When this is done, there is one that is configured to perform a predetermined control regarding the effect and thereby execute, for example, a predetermined effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-192821

By the way, in recent years, even when the operating means is not operated, a player is equipped with a function to perform a predetermined control as if it was operated, and a player can operate such a function. It is also conceivable that can be selected and set. However, if the above-mentioned settings are canceled by the operation of the operating means, the player will be troubled by resetting the settings, which will make the player feel annoyed. There is a risk of lowering it.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an operation means that can be operated by the player, an effect execution means that can execute the effect, and an effect control means that controls the execution of the effect. When the first operating means is operated in a predetermined manner, the first operating means is included, and at least in the first receiving period in which the operation of the first operating means can be accepted, the first operating means and the second operating means are included. When the control related to the effect can be executed and a predetermined setting is made, it is considered that the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode even if the first operating means is not operated. The control related to the first effect can be executed, and at least during the second reception period in which the operation of the second operating means can be accepted, the control related to the second effect can be executed when the second operating means is operated. In the first reception period and when the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the first operation means is operated, and the first operation means and the said . The operation mode of the second operation means includes the predetermined mode and the specific mode, and the predetermined mode is the operation means to be operated among the first operation means and the second operation means. The specific mode is a mode in which the operation of the operation means targeted for operation among the first operation means and the second operation means is continued, and the first reception period is described. Then, while the first operating means is being operated in the specific mode, it is possible to execute a special control that is regarded as having the first operating means operated in the predetermined mode. When the special control is executed, it is considered that the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode, the control related to the first effect is executed, and the control is executed from before the start of the first reception period. When the first operating means is operated according to a specific aspect, the execution of the special control is restricted even if the first reception period is started, and after the start of the first reception period, the first reception period is started. The operation of the first operating means according to the specific embodiment that has been performed before the start of the reception period is temporarily terminated, and the operation of the first operating means according to the specific embodiment is resumed before the end of the first reception period. In that case, the special control can be executed, and the first reception period can accept the operation of the first operating means and the operation of the second operating means. In the first reception period, which is the overlapping period, the first operating means may be the overlapping period. While the special control can be executed when operated in a specific mode, the second operating means is operated in the predetermined mode even if the second operating means is operated in the specific mode. In the first reception period, which is the overlapping period, the execution of the control which is regarded as the first operation means can be executed, while the effect of urging the operation of the first operation means can be executed, while the operation of the second operation means is urged. The gist is that the production is not executed .

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an operation means that can be operated by the player, an effect execution means that can execute the effect, and an effect control means that controls the execution of the effect. When the first operating means is operated in a predetermined manner, the first operating means is included, and at least in the first receiving period in which the operation of the first operating means can be accepted, the first operating means and the second operating means are included. When the control related to the effect can be executed and a predetermined setting is made, it is considered that the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode even if the first operating means is not operated. The control related to the first effect can be executed, and at least during the second reception period in which the operation of the second operating means can be accepted, the control related to the second effect can be executed when the second operating means is operated. In the first reception period and when the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the first operation means is operated, and the operation of the first operation means is performed. Aspects include the predetermined aspect and a specific aspect, the predetermined aspect is an aspect of increasing the number of operations of the first operating means, and the specific aspect is the first operating means. In the first reception period, the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode while the first operating means is operated in the specific mode. When the special control is executed, it is considered that the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect is performed. If the first operating means is operated according to the specific aspect before the start of the first reception period, the execution of the special control is restricted even if the first reception period is started. Then, after the start of the first reception period, the operation of the first operating means according to the specific embodiment that has been performed before the start of the first reception period is temporarily completed, and the operation of the first operation means is once completed and before the end of the first reception period. When the operation of the first operating means is restarted according to a specific aspect, the special control can be executed, and an error detecting means capable of detecting an error is provided. There are a type error and a type 2 error, and if the type 1 error occurs while the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled after the type 1 error is resolved. If the type 2 error occurs while the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is set after the type 2 error is resolved. The gist is that it can be canceled.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. Front view schematically showing the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of an operation effect. (A) to (c) are schematic views showing an example of a single operation system staging. (A) to (c) are schematic views showing an example of a single operation system staging. (A) to (d) are schematic views showing an example of a single operation system staging. (A) to (e) are schematic views showing an example of a multi-operation system staging. (A) to (c) are schematic views showing an example of a multi-operation system staging. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the appearance rate of the staging in each staging mode. An explanatory diagram for explaining the setting of the operation assist function accompanying the transition of the effect mode. A timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of dialogue production. A timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of dialogue production. A timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of dialogue production. A timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of a gauge charge effect. A timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of a gauge charge effect. A timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of a gauge charge effect. A timing chart showing an example of a setting change mode of an operation assist function.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is an example of the gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The launch handle HD is an example of a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a ball plate 12 which is an example of a storage unit for storing game balls. The ball plate 12 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame as an example.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation unit D1 and a second operation unit D2 as an example of operation means that can be operated by the player. The first operation unit D1 corresponds to the first operation means, and the second operation unit D2 corresponds to the second operation means. As an example, the first operation unit D1 is an effect button configured to enable a pressing operation. As an example, the second operation unit D2 is an effect lever configured to enable a pushing operation. The operation amount (pressing distance) until the operation of the first operation unit D1 is detected is smaller than the operation amount (pushing distance) until the operation of the second operation unit D2 is detected. That is, it can be said that the first operation unit D1 has a structure more suitable for repeated striking than the second operation unit D2.

The operation modes of the operation units D1 and D2 include a short press operation and a long press operation, respectively. The short-press operation is an operation mode in which the detection time (operation time) from the detection of the operation of the operation unit to the non-detection of the operation of the operation unit is less than the specified time Lm. The operation mode in which the short press operation is performed only once is a so-called "single stroke (single press)". Further, an operation mode in which a short press operation is repeatedly performed to increase the number of operations of a certain operation unit within a relatively short time is a so-called "continuous hit". The long press operation is an operation mode in which the elapsed time from the detection of the operation of a certain operation unit is equal to or longer than the specified time Lm with the operation of a certain operation unit. The specified time Lm can be set to 1 second as an example, but is not limited to this, and may be less than 1 second or longer than 1 second. Further, the first operation unit D1 and the second operation unit D2 are not limited to the button type or the lever type, but may be a touch sensor type, and have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type operation means. It may be. The operation units D1 and D2 of the present embodiment have a built-in light emitting body (not shown), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation unit D1 and D2 may be configured not to have a built-in light emitting body. The operation units D1 and D2 each include a vibration motor (not shown) as a means capable of generating vibration. The operation units D1 and D2 vibrate when the vibration motor generates vibration. The vibration motor may be one vibration motor shared by the operation units D1 and D2, and may be configured to be able to vibrate the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is an example of a light emitting means for performing an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame body 11 or the game board YB as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is an example of an audio means for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame 11 as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b as display units capable of displaying a special game. In the special game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (special lottery described later). The first special symbol display unit 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display unit 13b displays the second special game. In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol which is an example of a jackpot display result and a missed symbol which is an example of a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special hold display unit 13c and a second special hold display unit 13d as display units that display information that can specify the number of hold of special games. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of holds for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of holds for the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary lottery described later). The normal symbol includes a normal hit symbol which is an example of a normal hit display result and a normal miss symbol which is an example of a normal miss display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game of the normal hit is completed, the normal hit game is given. The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of hold of the normal game (hereinafter referred to as the number of normal hold).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. The effect display device EH is an example of a display means for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character.

In the effect display device EH, an effect game is displayed as one of the display effects. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The staging pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in predetermined directions.

The staging game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the staging game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the staging game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the outlier symbol is derived in the special game, the outlier symbol combination is derived in the staging game. The out-of-order symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which at least a part of the row of the staging symbols is different from the other row of staging symbols. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, such as a shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the staging game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as a “variable game”.

In the staging game, reach staging can be performed. The reach effect is an effect that forms a reach and finally derives a predetermined symbol combination in the effect game. Reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach effect.

Returning to the description of FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start winning opening 15. The first special start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first special start winning opening 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start winning opening 16 that opens in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second special start winning opening 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is normally variable so that the game ball can operate in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second special start winning opening 16. A member 17 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the second special start winning opening 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a special variable member which is an example of means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning opening 26 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 26. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the ordinary prize sensor, the predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 26. It is a so-called "winning" that a game ball enters the winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 27. As an example, the out port 27 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 26 are discharged from the out opening 27 to the outside of the machine.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming balls can be separated so as to flow down either the left side region R1 of the center frame W or the right side region R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first special starting winning opening 15 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the left side region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched (so-called left-handed) so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa, the game ball is the first special start winning opening 15 and the normal. You can enter the winning slot 26. A gate 25, a large winning opening 18, and a second special starting winning opening 16 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the right side region R2. Therefore, when the game ball is launched (so-called right-handed) so as to flow down the right side area R2 in the game area YBa, the game ball has the second special start winning opening 16, the large winning opening 18, and the gate. You can enter 25.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a staging movable body EY. As an example, the staging movable body EY has a shape imitating a full moon. Not limited to this, the staging movable body EY may have a shape imitating a character or a character. The staging movable body EY is provided on the game board YB. Not limited to this, the staging movable body EY may be provided on the frame body 11. The staging movable body EY includes a stepping motor (not shown) as an example of means for displacing the staging movable body EY. As an example, the staging movable body EY is configured to be displaceable between the original position shown by the solid line and the staging position shown by the alternate long and short dash line in the figure. The staging position is a position that protrudes toward the center of the staging display device EH in the front view as compared with the original position.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect movable body EY are each effect device capable of executing the effect, and these are the effect device group DE which is an example of the effect execution means. Configure. The staging execution means is not limited to including all of the staging display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the staging movable body EY, and is composed of one or a plurality of staging devices that can be arbitrarily selected from these staging devices. It may have been done.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability with a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second special start winning opening 16, and shortens the fluctuation time of the special game. It is equipped with a time saving function. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operated and non-operated) of these functions.

The probability fluctuation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the possibility of winning a big hit increases. Therefore, the high probability state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The ball entry assist function will be described.
The ball entry assist function is a function that supports winning a prize in an ordinary electric accessory, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to the second special start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than that of the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and it becomes easy to establish the start condition of the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second control is a control that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low ball entry rate state, but may be a control in which the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the third control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low ball entry rate state, and the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game is once. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the ball longer than that in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of variable time states as states in which the variable time (average variable time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than that of the long fluctuation time state. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the digestion efficiency of the hold of the special game is improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving function operates in association with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function and becomes inactive together with the ball entry assist function.

In the present embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three gaming states, and a part or all of them may be in different gaming states in which the function to be activated among the probability variation function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Further, the gaming state may be one or two, or four or more.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The type of jackpot symbol is also the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. As an example, in this embodiment, it is classified into two types, a specific symbol and a normal symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). As an example, the specific symbol is defined to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given. The normal symbol is defined to be controlled to the second advantageous state after the end of the big hit game, until the end of the special game with a predetermined number of operations, or until the next big hit game is given. ing. Not limited to this, on condition that the game ball winning in the big winning opening 18 has passed through a specific area (so-called V zone), the game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the first advantageous state, and the specific area. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be controlled to the second advantageous state on condition that the game does not pass through.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43). , Indicated as main control RWM44).

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can identify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a symbol combination of the jackpot is derived. The out-of-order variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the staging game. The out-of-order variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the reach effect is performed in the effect game, and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately from each other.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19, respectively, by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, a sub-control RWM 53, and a real-time clock 54. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. In the present embodiment, an example of the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect (effect execution means) is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, voice effect data used for the voice effect, movable body effect data used for the movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers. The real-time clock 54 includes a power supply unit (not shown). Even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, the real-time clock 54 operates by the electric power supplied from the power supply unit and generates at least information that can specify the current time. The real-time clock 54 may be capable of generating information that can identify the current date.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to a stepping motor (not shown) included in the staging movable body EY. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the staging movable body EY. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first operation unit D1 and the second operation unit D2. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal (on signal) output when the first operation unit D1 is operated and an operation signal (on signal) output when the second operation unit D2 is operated. Has been done.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
The main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first special start winning opening 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball wins the first special start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM44, when the game ball has not won the first special start winning opening 15, and when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number. The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second special start sensor SE2. When the game ball has won a prize in the second special start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold and updates the number. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of the second special hold after the update. As described above, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. can. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM44, when the game ball has not won in the second special start winning opening 16, and when the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number. The main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero. When the first special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the number of the first special hold after the update. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 44 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. The main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the deviation variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to the "second". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "special hold number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing after performing any of the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the deviation fluctuation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub control board 50. ..

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing, so that a special lottery is performed when the gaming ball enters the starting port. It is configured as follows.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 executes the jackpot game process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 42 imparts a specified type of jackpot game. The jackpot game is an example of a privilege, and an example of a privilege granting means for granting a privilege is configured by a main control CPU 42 that controls to grant the jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. The main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or the above-mentioned upper limit time elapses. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 42 starts a round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game.

Next, the probability transfer process for transferring the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game based on the specific symbol, the main control CPU 42 sets the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44 when the jackpot game based on the normal symbol is finished. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

Next, the process of shifting the ball entry rate state and the fluctuation time state will be described.
When the big hit game is completed, the main control CPU 42 sets the operation flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 every time the special game is started after the big hit game based on the normal symbol is finished, so that the special game after the big hit game is finished. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game has reached the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the end of the big hit game based on the normal symbol. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. The main control CPU 42 controls the short fluctuation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and controls to the long fluctuation time state when controlling to the low ball entry rate state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the jackpot production process will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the opening effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the staging device group DE so as to execute the round staging. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an ending command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the staging device group DE so as to execute the ending staging.

Next, the staging game processing will be described.
The staging game process is a process for executing a staging game as one of the display staging related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the out-of-design symbol from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied. As an example, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. In the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the variation pattern with reach is determined, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the reach effect symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the combination of the missing symbols including the reach when the reach condition is satisfied and the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a combination of missing symbols that does not include reach when the reach condition is not satisfied and the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is played based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time defined in the variation pattern. As will be described in detail later, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device group DE so as to execute various effects during the execution of the effect game. Then, when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also displays the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the variable end command is input. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the lapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern is triggered regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

Next, various effects performed during the execution of the effect game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing an effect of operating a predetermined operation unit (hereinafter referred to as an operation effect). The operation staging includes a single operation staging that requires a short press operation of a predetermined operation unit only once, and a multi-operation staging that requires a short press operation of a predetermined operation unit a plurality of times. included. As an example, the single operation system production includes a dialogue production, a cut-in production, and a chance production. As an example, the multi-operation system production includes a gauge charge production and a character challenge production. The dialogue effect, the cut-in effect, and the gauge charge effect are executed at the timing before the reach formation. The chance production and the character challenge production are executed at the timing after the reach formation. Not limited to this, the execution timing of each operation effect may be changed.

The dialogue effect can be configured as follows as an example.
As shown in FIG. 5, during the period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as the first operation period), the effect display device EH displays the character string of "press the button!" And the first operation unit. The imitated pattern and the meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the first operation period are displayed, and an effect of urging the operation of the first operation unit D1 is executed (see FIG. 5A). When the meter Mt is displayed in a certain operation period, the meter Mt is configured so that the remaining period of the operation period can be specified by changing the display mode with the lapse of the operation period. As an example, the meter Mt is configured so that the color tone in the frame gradually changes to a different color tone from the left end to the right end of the meter Mt. In the present embodiment, the first operation period is an example of the first reception period and the specific period. In the first operation period, at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted as an effective operation. In the first operation period, the effect of prompting the operation of the second operation unit D2 is not executed. If the first operation period elapses without the first operation unit D1 being operated, the effect display device EH does not display the dialogue, and the pattern imitating the first operation unit D1 disappears as smoke. The end notification is performed (see FIG. 5 (b)). If the first operation unit D1 is operated before the first operation period elapses, the effect display device EH displays the dialogue (see FIG. 5C). In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying dialogue is an example of the first effect. The dialogue display is a different effect from the end notification.

The cut-in effect can be configured as follows as an example.
As shown in FIG. 6, during the period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as the second operation period), the effect display device EH executes an effect for encouraging the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as a second operation period). See FIG. 6 (a)). In the present embodiment, the second operation period is an example of the first reception period and the specific period, and in the second operation period, at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is received as an effective operation. In the second operation period, the effect of prompting the operation of the second operation unit D2 is not executed. When the second operation period elapses without the first operation unit D1 being operated, the effect display device EH does not perform cut-in and performs end notification (see FIG. 6B). If the first operation unit D1 is operated before the second operation period elapses, the effect display device EH temporarily displays a predetermined character and performs a cut-in (FIG. 6 (c). )reference). In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is an example of the first effect. The cut-in is a different effect from the end notification.

The chance production can be configured as follows as an example.
As shown in FIG. 7, during the period for accepting the operation of the second operation unit D2 (hereinafter referred to as the third operation period), the effect display device EH has a character string of "push the lever!" And the second operation unit D2. A pattern imitating the above and a meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the third operation period are displayed, and an effect of urging the operation of the second operation unit D2 is executed (see FIG. 7A). In the present embodiment, the third operation period is an example of the second reception period and the specific period. In the third operation period, at least the operation of the second operation unit D2 is accepted as an effective operation. In the third operation period, the effect of prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 is not executed. If the third operation period elapses without the second operation unit D2 being operated, the effect display device EH does not notify any chance, and a pattern imitating the second operation unit D2 disappears as smoke. , End notification is performed (see FIG. 7 (b)).

On the other hand, if the second operation unit D2 is operated before the third operation period elapses, there are times when the first chance notification is performed and times when the second chance notification is performed. The first chance notification is performed by displaying the character string of "chance" on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 7 (c)). The second chance notification is performed in such a manner that the character string of "extreme heat" is displayed on the effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY is displaced to the effect position (see FIG. 7 (d)). Further, the second chance notification includes a vibration effect in which the second operation unit D2 vibrates due to the operation of the vibration motor. In the present embodiment, the effect of the chance notification is an example of the second effect. The chance notification is different from the end notification.

The gauge charge effect can be configured as follows as an example.
As shown in FIG. 8, during the period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as the fourth operation period), the character string "Press the button repeatedly to save the gauge!", The first operation unit D1 A pattern imitating the above and a meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the fourth operation period are displayed, and an effect of urging the operation of the first operation unit D1 is executed (see FIG. 8A). In the present embodiment, the fourth operation period is an example of the first reception period and the specific period. In the fourth operation period, at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted as an effective operation. In the fourth operation period, the effect of prompting the operation of the second operation unit D2 is not executed. As an example, the effect display device EH displays a gauge Ge composed of a plurality of squares. The display mode of the gauge Ge has a plurality of stages (5 as an example) from an initial stage display mode (initial mode) showing an empty state to a final stage display mode (final mode) in which the color tone of all the squares has changed. There are stages).

In the staging display device EH, during the fourth operation period, the display mode of the gauge Ge changes to the middle stage but does not change until the final stage according to the operation of the first operation unit D1 (see FIG. 8 (b)). After the lapse of the fourth operation period, the character string "Zannen failure ..." is finally displayed, so that a charge failure notification that can identify that the effect does not develop can be performed (see FIG. 8 (c)). .. On the other hand, in the effect display device EH, during the fourth operation period, the display mode of the gauge Ge changes to the final stage according to the operation of the first operation unit D1 (see FIG. 8D), and the fourth operation period After the lapse of time, the character string "Success !! Develop into reach production" is finally displayed, so that the charge success notification that can identify the development of the production can be performed (see FIG. 8 (e)). In the gauge charge effect, the charge success notification may be started from the middle of the charge failure notification. Of the gauge charge effect, the part until the charge failure notification or the charge success notification is executed becomes the "expansion part" which is an example of the first section, and the part where the charge failure notification or the charge success notification is executed is the first. It is an example of two sections, the "result part".

As an example, the character challenge production can be configured as follows.
As shown in FIG. 9, during the period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as the fifth operation period), the character string of "press the button repeatedly to drop the accessory!", The first operation unit. A pattern imitating D1 and a meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the fifth operation period are displayed, and an effect of urging the operation of the first operation unit D1 is executed (see FIG. 9A). In the present embodiment, the fifth operation period is an example of the first reception period and the specific period. In the fifth operation period, at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted as an effective operation. Then, in the character challenge effect, when the fall success notification that can specify the big hit is performed and when the fall failure notification that can specify the loss is performed according to the operation of the first operation unit D1 in the fifth operation period. And there is. As an example, the fall failure notification is performed in such a manner that the effect movable body EY is not displaced from the initial position and the character string "Zannen failure ..." is displayed on the effect display device EH (FIG. 9 (b)). reference). As an example, the fall success notification is performed in such a manner that the effect movable body EY is displaced to the effect position and the character string "success !!" is displayed on the effect display device EH (FIG. 9 (c)). reference). Further, during the execution of the drop success notification, the first operation unit D1 vibrates due to the operation of the vibration motor.

Next, the effect mode will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of production modes. The plurality of effect modes include a normal effect mode MN that can stay when the game state is the normal state, a first advantageous effect mode MS1 that can stay when the game state is the first advantageous state, and a game state. There is a second advantageous staging mode MS2 that can stay when it is in the second advantageous state. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, the normal effect mode MN has a plurality of effect modes. Specifically, the normal effect mode MN has a total of five effect modes MN1 to MN5 from the first to the fifth. In each effect mode, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device EH as information (hereinafter, referred to as mode information) that can identify the effect mode during stay. For example, the image that makes it possible to specify the effect mode during the stay is an image such as a background, a character string, and a character.

As shown in FIG. 10, in an example of the present embodiment, the appearance rates of at least a part of the above-mentioned operation effects are different from each other in the effect modes MN1 to MN5. In FIG. 10, "low" and "high" shown in the column of "appearance rate of the effect in the effect mode" indicate the appearance rate for each operation effect. That is, the appearance rate of "high" (hereinafter referred to as "high probability") indicating a certain operation effect is higher than the appearance rate of "low" (hereinafter referred to as "low probability"). It means high. For example, the appearance rate of the dialogue effect among the single operation system effects is low in the effect modes MN1, MN2, and MN4, and high in the effect modes MN3 and MN5. Further, the appearance rate of the gauge charge effect among the multi-operation system effects is low in the effect modes MN1 to MN3 and high in the effect modes MN4 and MN5.

After the jackpot game based on the specific symbol is completed, the first advantageous staging mode is started. After the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbol, the second advantageous effect mode is started, and when the variable number of operations game ends, the second advantageous effect mode MS2 is terminated, and one of the normal effect modes is set. It will be started. When the game state is the normal state and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the normal effect mode MN during the stay is terminated, and the normal effect mode MN different from the normal effect mode MN is started. That is, the effect mode is shifted. In one example of the present embodiment, the transition condition is satisfied by executing a variable game a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as a transition trigger number). As will be described in detail later, the normal effect mode MN to be the transition destination is determined by a predetermined lottery among the effect modes MN1 to MN5.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a transition effect) for notifying that the effect mode is changed when the effect mode is changed in the normal effect mode MN. In an example of the present embodiment, the transition effect displays the state in which the door is closed by displaying the state in which the door is closed by the effect display device EH, so that the mode information of the effect mode that is the transition source is hidden and then the state in which the door is opened is displayed. As a result, it is executed by displaying the mode information of the effect mode to be the transition destination. In the present embodiment, the transition effect is an example of a specific effect.

Next, the mode transition process performed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the effect mode during the stay (setting) by referring to the value of the mode flag stored in the sub-control RWM53. The sub-control CPU 51 shifts the effect mode by rewriting the value of the mode flag. When the big hit game based on the specific symbol is completed, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts the effect mode to the first advantageous effect mode MS1. When the big hit game based on the normal symbol is completed, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts the effect mode to the second advantageous effect mode MS2. When the variable number of operations game ends after the jackpot game based on the normal symbol ends, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts the effect mode to the initial effect mode, which is one of the normal effect mode MNs. Here, the initial effect mode may have a configuration predetermined in any of the effect modes MN1 to MN5, or may have a configuration in which any one of the effect modes MN1 to MN5 is determined by a predetermined lottery. ..

When the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the normal effect mode MN in the normal state, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the counter stored in the sub-control RWM 53 every time the fluctuation start command is input, thereby increasing the number of executions of the fluctuation game. Count. When the number of executions of the variable game being counted reaches the number of transition triggers, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a lottery using a predetermined random number (hereinafter referred to as a transition destination lottery), and shifts from the production modes MN1 to MN5. Determine the target production mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the above-mentioned transition effect at the start of the variable game when the number of executions of the variable game reaches the number of transition triggers, and displays the mode information of the effect mode determined as the transition destination. Controls the effect display device EH.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an effect assist function that assists the operation of the operation means required by the player when executing the operation effect. The effect assisting function is a function of advancing the effect by assuming that the operation units D1 and D2 are operated in a predetermined mode. The fact that the staging assist function is on corresponds to the fact that the staging operation means is set to a state in which the specific staging control that controls the execution of the staging is set so as to be regarded as being operated in a predetermined mode. do. As an example, the staging assist function includes an operation assist function and a continuous striking assist function.

The operation assist function is a function that can perform an operation effect by assuming that the operation unit has been operated even if the operation unit is not operated during the operation period for accepting the operation of a certain operation unit. .. When the operation assist function is on, it is considered that the operation unit has been operated even if the operation unit has not been operated during the operation period for accepting the operation of the operation unit. That is, even if a certain operation unit is not operated, the operation of the operation unit is accepted. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to switch on and off the operation assist function according to the transition of the effect mode or the operation of the player. In the present embodiment, the fact that the operation assist function is set to on is an example of the predetermined setting, and the fact that the operation assist function is set to off cancels the predetermined setting. This is an example of what you are doing. The fact that the operation assist function is on corresponds to the fact that the control related to the automatic operation of the operation unit (hereinafter referred to as the first auxiliary control) is set to be executable as an example of the specific effect control. The fact that the operation assist function is off corresponds to the fact that the first auxiliary control is not set to be executable, that is, the setting of the first auxiliary control is canceled. The first auxiliary control is executed by the sub-control CPU 51.

The continuous striking assist function is a function capable of executing an operation effect by assuming that the operation unit is operated at a predetermined interval while the operation unit is being operated. When the continuous striking assist function is on, it is considered that the operation unit is repeatedly striking while a certain operation unit is being pressed for a long time. That is, only when a certain operation unit is long-pressed, a plurality of short-press operations are accepted for the operation unit. The fact that the continuous striking assist function is on corresponds to the fact that the control related to the continuous striking assist of the operation unit (hereinafter referred to as the second auxiliary control) is set to be executable as an example of the specific effect control. The fact that the continuous striking assist function is off corresponds to the fact that the second auxiliary control is not set to be executable, that is, the setting of the second auxiliary control is canceled. The second auxiliary control is a control for controlling the execution of the effect by assuming that the number of operations of the operation unit is increased while the operation unit is being operated. The second auxiliary control is executed by the sub-control CPU 51. In the present embodiment, the continuous striking assist function is always on and is always in an operable state. Therefore, when the operation assist function is on, as a result of the continuous striking assist function operating in cooperation with the operation assist function, it is considered that a certain operation unit is repeatedly hit even if a certain operation unit is not operated. obtain.

As will be described in detail later, the operation of the operation assist function is not restricted in the dialogue effect among the single operation system effects, and the function can be used. On the other hand, in the cut-in effect and the chance effect, the operation of the operation assist function is restricted and the function cannot be used. Of the multi-operation system effects, the gauge charge effect does not limit the operation of the operation assist function, and the function can be used. On the other hand, in the character challenge effect, the operation of the operation assist function is restricted, and the function cannot be used. In the following description, among the operation effects, an effect in which the operation assist function can be used may be referred to as an assisted target effect, and an effect in which the operation assist function cannot be used may be indicated as a non-assisted target effect.

Hereinafter, the control configuration related to the operation effect will be described in detail.
First, the control for switching the operation assist function on and off will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 switches between on and off the operation assist function based on an operation for changing the setting of the operation assist function (hereinafter referred to as a change operation), and the operation assist function is not based on the change operation. There are times when to switch on and off.

The control when changing the setting of the operation assist function based on the change operation will be described. In the present embodiment, the operation assist function based on the change operation can be set during a part of the period during which the special game (staging game) is being executed and during the period during which the special game (directing game) is in the standby state. The standby state is a state in which none of the special figure games is executed, the number of special hold is zero, and the jackpot game is not in progress.

The control related to the setting of the operation assist function in the standby state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the setting of the operation assist function by referring to the value of the auxiliary flag stored in the sub-control RWM53. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the setting of the operation assist function by rewriting the value of the auxiliary flag. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the standby state has been entered. The transition to the standby state is not between the time when the opening command is input and the time when the ending command is input, and after the last input of the ending command or the variable end command, without inputting the variable start command in advance. It can be determined by whether or not the specified time has passed. Not limited to this, the main control CPU 42 may specify whether or not the state has entered the standby state, and may output a control command capable of specifying that the state has changed to the standby state to the sub-control CPU 51. When the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 starts a period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter, referred to as a sixth operation period A).

When the sub-control CPU 51 receives a short press operation of the first operation unit D1 during the sixth operation period A, the sub-control CPU 51 switches the setting of the operation assist function. When the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation assist function to off when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed. When the operation assist function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation assist function to on when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed. The sub-control CPU 51 indicates that the operation unit has been short-pressed when an operation signal is input from a certain operation unit and the detection time from the start of the input to the end of the input is less than the specified time Lm. Identify. The sub-control CPU 51 specifies that the operation unit is being operated for a long time when the operation signal is input from a certain operation unit and the signal input time exceeds the specified time Lm.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 constitutes an example of the setting means for setting the first auxiliary control to be executable by the operation of the first operation unit D1 which is the same as the first operation unit D1 for performing the operation effect. .. The first operation unit D1 is an example of a setting operation means that can be operated by the player and is also a means for the staging operation means. The sub-control CPU 51 can be set to be able to execute the first auxiliary control at least in the standby state in which the variable game is not being executed. The sub-control CPU 51 may be set so that the first auxiliary control can be executed by the operation of the second operation unit D2 different from the first operation unit D1, and the operation means different from any of the operation units D1 and D2 ( As an example, the first auxiliary control may be set to be executable by the operation of the cross key). In the sixth operation period A, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the second auxiliary control.

The control related to the setting of the operation assist function during the execution of the variable game will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 performs a short press operation of the first operation unit D1 during a period during which the reach effect is not being executed and is not the first to fifth operation periods (hereinafter referred to as the sixth operation period B). When accepted, the setting of the operation assist function is switched. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation assist function to off when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed when the operation assist function is on. When the operation assist function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation assist function to on when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 can set the first auxiliary control to be executable when the variable game is in progress. In the sixth operation period B, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the second auxiliary control.

Next, the control when changing the setting of the operation assist function without being based on the change operation will be described. In the present embodiment, the setting of the operation assist function not based on the change operation can be executed based on the execution of the transition effect which is an example of a specific effect, that is, the transition of the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51 assists the operation when shifting to any of the effect modes MN1 to MN3 when the operation assist function is on at the start of the variable game of the number of transition triggers. Keep the feature on. The sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assist function off when shifting to any of the effect modes MN1 to MN3 when the operation assist function is off at the start of the variable game of the number of transition triggers. As described above, when the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to any of the staging modes MN1 to MN3, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains and does not change the setting of the operation assist function immediately before the shift. Therefore, when the mode shifts to any of the effect modes MN1 to MN3 through the transition effect, the setting of the operation assist function is not changed.

The sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assist function on when the operation assist function is on at the start of the variable game of the number of transition triggers and when the transition to any of the effect modes MN4 and MN5 is performed. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the operation assist function to on when shifting to any of the effect modes MN4 and MN5 when the operation assist function is off at the start of the variable game of the number of transition triggers. In this way, when the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to any of the staging modes MN4 and MN5, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the setting of the operation assist function is turned on regardless of the setting of the operation assist function immediately before the shift. do. Therefore, when the transition to any of the effect modes MN4 and MN5 is performed through the transition effect, the setting of the operation assist function may be changed to ON.

The control for notifying the setting of the operation assist function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the setting icon Ig as information (image) that can identify that the operation assist function is set to on. Controls the effect display device EH. When the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the setting icon Ig except for a predetermined regulation period. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to display the setting icon Ig when the operation assist function is off. That is, it is possible to recognize that the operation assist function is on by displaying the setting icon Ig, while it is possible to recognize that the operation assist function is off by hiding the setting icon Ig. Not limited to this, when the operation assist function is off, an icon that can identify that the operation assist function is not set may be displayed. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the setting icon Ig even if the operation assist function is on during the restricted period. In one example of the present embodiment, the regulation period is set to the period during which the variable game is being executed and the predetermined effect (as an example, the reach effect) is being executed. Not limited to this, the setting icon Ig may be configured to be displayed only during each of the first to fifth operation periods, and a certain period (for example, 2 seconds) before the start of these reception periods. It may be configured to be displayed over the period from to the end of the operation period.

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation units D1 and D2 so that the built-in light emitter always emits light in the first color (white as an example) when the operation assist function is off. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation units D1 and D2 so that the built-in light emitter always emits light in a second color (yellow as an example) different from the first color when the operation assist function is on. do. Not limited to this, the built-in light emitter may be turned off when the operation assist function is off, and the built-in light emitter may be turned on when the operation assist function is on. That is, it suffices if it is possible to recognize whether or not the operation assist function is on depending on the lighting mode of the operation units D1 and D2. The setting notification of the operation assist function by the emission color is not limited to the configuration performed by both the operation units D1 and D2, and may be performed by one of the operation units D1 and D2. It may be configured not to be performed in any of the above.

In the present embodiment, the setting notification of the operation assisting function using the operation units D1 and D2 is different from the setting notification of the operation assisting function using the setting icon Ig, and the regulation period is not provided. Therefore, when the operation assist function is on, even if the setting icon Ig is hidden in the effect display device EH, the setting notification of the operation assist function using at least the operation units D1 and D2 is continued. Therefore, it is suppressed that it becomes difficult to recognize whether or not the operation assist function is on during the regulation period. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH for displaying the setting icon Ig and the operation units D1 and D2 having a built-in light emitter constitute an example of means configured to enable predetermined notification. The effect display device EH, the first operation unit D1, and the second operation unit D2 are configured to be able to recognize whether or not the operation assist function is on.

Next, the control for executing the operation effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, whether or not to execute the operation effect based on the variation pattern identifiable from the command and the effect mode during the stay, and the type of operation effect to be executed (effect content). ) Is determined.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies an out-of-reach variation pattern without reach, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a lottery using a predetermined random number (hereinafter referred to as an execution lottery) to non-execute the operation effect and execute the dialogue effect. , Execution of cut-in effect, and execution of gauge charge effect are determined. When the sub-control CPU 51 identifies an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with reach, the sub-control CPU 51 performs non-execution of the operation effect, execution of the dialogue effect, execution of the cut-in effect, execution of the chance effect, and execution of the gauge charge effect by performing an execution lottery. , And, one of the execution of the character challenge production is decided. When the sub-control CPU 51 identifies the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the execution lottery is performed to perform non-execution of the operation effect, execution of the dialogue effect, execution of the cut-in effect, execution of the chance effect, execution of the gauge charge effect, and Decide which of the character challenge productions to be performed. Therefore, the dialogue effect, the cut-in effect, and the gauge charge effect can be performed during the execution of the variation game based on any of the out-of-reach variation pattern, the out-of-reach variation pattern, and the jackpot variation pattern. On the other hand, the chance effect and the character challenge effect are not performed during the execution of the variable game based on the out-of-reach variation pattern.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the chance effect, when the second operation unit D2 is operated from the first chance notification and the second chance notification by the effect lottery using a predetermined random number. Determine the chance notification to be feasible. The sub-control CPU 51 performs a staging lottery so that the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of the first chance notification <the second chance notification. In addition, in order to raise the expectation of a big hit for a certain production, the ratio of the "appearance rate at the time of a big hit" to the total appearance rate of the "appearance rate at the time of a big hit" and the "appearance rate at the time of a miss". Should be high. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution of the gauge charge effect, if the out-of-reach variation pattern without reach is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 finally determines the effect content to be notified of the charge failure. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution of the gauge charge effect, if any of the out-of-reach variation pattern and the jackpot variation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 finally determines the effect content to be the charge success notification. do. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution of the bonus challenge effect, if the out-of-reach variation pattern with reach is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 finally determines the effect content to be notified of the fall failure. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution of the bonus challenge effect, if the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 finally determines the effect content to be notified of the success of the fall.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 executes and operates the execution lottery and the effect lottery with the winning probability according to the effect content (result of the big hit lottery and the presence / absence of the reach effect) of the variable game specified by the variation pattern. The presence or absence of the effect, the type of the operation effect, and the effect content of the operation effect are determined. In order to change the probability of winning the execution of each operation effect according to the effect content of the variable game, the number of random numbers that are determined to be won for the execution of each operation effect for each variation pattern (effect content of the variable game). Should be different. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 makes the probability of winning the execution of each operation effect in the execution lottery different depending on the effect mode during the stay. In order to change the probability of winning the execution of each operation effect according to the effect mode in which the effect modes MN1 to MN5 are staying, the value of a random number that is determined to be won for the execution of each operation effect for each effect mode. The number of may be different.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the operation effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the determined operation effect. Hereinafter, each type of operation effect will be described in detail.

I will explain the dialogue production.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the dialogue effect, when a predetermined timing determined between the start of the effect game and the time when the effect symbol of the specific symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 becomes the first. 1 Start the first operation period, which is an example of the reception period. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 in the first operation period. That is, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is invalid in the first operation period. Then, when the operation assist function is off, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the first operation period, the first operation period ends and the dialogue is displayed at that time. Controls the effect display device EH. As described above, in the first operation period, when the first operation unit D1 is operated, the control for executing the serif display is performed as an example of the control regarding the first effect. In this case, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to on but keeps it off. When the operation assist function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 is an effect display device so as to give an end notification when the first operation period elapses unless an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the first operation period. Control EH.

On the other hand, when the operation assist function is on, the operation assist CPU 51 is the operation timing in which the first operation period and a certain period (1.5 seconds as an example) elapses from the start of the first operation period. When an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 before the arrival of the above, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the dialogue at that time. In this case, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to off but keeps it on. Further, when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 does not input the operation signal from the first operation unit D1 by the time when the operation timing arrives during the first operation period, and when the operation timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 becomes the first. 1 It is considered that the operation unit D1 has been short-pressed, the first operation period is ended, and the effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the dialogue at that time. As described above, in the first operation period, the execution of the first auxiliary control is possible, and it can be regarded that at least the first operation unit D1 is operated by the execution of the first auxiliary control. There is. When the dialogue is displayed, the dialogue display is terminated until the effect symbol of the specific symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed.

The cut-in effect will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the cut-in effect, when a predetermined timing determined between the start of the effect game and the time when the effect symbol of the specific symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed arrives, The second operation period, which is an example of the first reception period, is started. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the second operation period. That is, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is invalid in the second operation period. Then, when the operation assist function is off, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period, the second operation period ends and the cut-in is performed at that time. Controls the effect display device EH. It should be noted that the cut-in is terminated until the effect symbol of the specific symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed. As described above, in the second operation period, when the first operation unit D1 is operated, the control for executing the cut-in is performed as an example of the control regarding the first effect. In this case, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the second operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to on but keeps it off. When the operation assist function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 is an effect display device so as to give an end notification when the second operation period elapses unless an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period. Control EH.

On the other hand, when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second operation period when the operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period until the operation timing arrives. , The effect display device EH is controlled so as to perform a cut-in at that time. However, even when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period and before the operation timing arrives. When not, it is not considered that the first operation unit D1 is operated when the operation timing arrives, and the effect display device EH is controlled so that the cut-in is not performed at that time. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the first auxiliary control even if the operation assist function is set to on in the second operation period. In the second operation period, as a result of the execution of the first auxiliary control being restricted, the operation of the operation assist function is restricted. Even after the operation timing has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect display device EH so as to end the second operation period and perform a cut-in when the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is received. Control. As described above, in order to develop the cut-in effect, it is necessary to actually operate the first operation unit D1 regardless of whether the operation assist function is on or off. Even during the first reception period in which an effect recognizable that the operation of the first operating means is effective can be executed, when the special condition is satisfied, it is considered that the first operating unit D1 has been operated. Therefore, the execution of control regarding the first effect (cut-in as an example) is restricted. That is, the special condition in the present embodiment is satisfied by the second operation period for the cut-in effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to off but keeps it on even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 at any timing during the second operation period.

I will explain the chance production.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the chance effect, it is an example of the second reception period when a predetermined timing determined between the start of the reach effect and the end of the reach effect arrives. The third operation period is started. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 in the third operation period. That is, the operation of the first operation unit D1 is invalid in the third operation period. Then, when the operation assist function is off, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period, the third operation period ends and the chance notification is performed at that time. Controls the effect display device EH. As described above, in the third operation period, when the second operation unit D2 is operated, the control for executing the chance notification is performed as an example of the control regarding the second effect. In this case, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the third operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to on but keeps it off. Here, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the chance notification determined when the fluctuation start command is input. The chance notification is terminated until the jackpot or missed symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, if the sub-control CPU 51 does not input an operation signal from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period, the effect display device so as to perform the end notification without performing the chance notification when the third operation period elapses. Control EH.

On the other hand, when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to notify the chance when the operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period. .. However, the sub-control CPU 51 is the case where the operation assist function is on, and even if the operation timing arrives without inputting the operation signal from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period, the second operation unit is at that time. The effect display device EH is controlled so that the operation unit D2 is not regarded as being operated and the chance notification is not performed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the first auxiliary control even if the operation assist function is set to on in the third operation period. Then, in the third operation period, as a result of the execution of the first auxiliary control being restricted, the operation of the operation assist function is restricted. Therefore, in order to develop the chance effect, it is necessary to actually operate the second operation unit D2 regardless of whether the operation assist function is on or off. As described above, in the third operation period, at least the second operation unit D2 is not regarded as being operated by limiting the execution of all the first auxiliary controls. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to off but keeps it on even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 at any timing during the third operation period.

The gauge charge effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the gauge charge effect, when a predetermined timing determined between the start of the effect game and the time when the effect symbol of the specific symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed arrives, The fourth operation period, which is an example of the first reception period, is started. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 in the fourth operation period. That is, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is invalid in the fourth operation period.

First, a case where the operation assist function is off will be described.
When the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed during the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 accepts the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1. Upon receiving the short press operation of the first operation unit D1, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a change lottery using a predetermined random number, and determines whether or not to change the display mode of the gauge Ge toward the final stage. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to change the display mode of the gauge Ge, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the color tone of one square of the gauge Ge so that the display mode of the gauge Ge changes toward the final stage. To control. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the display mode of the gauge Ge is changed, which corresponds to the establishment of the first condition. Not limited to this, the first condition may be configured to be satisfied when the number of times of receiving the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 reaches a predetermined number of times, which is one or a plurality of times, and each time the predetermined number of times is reached, the first condition may be satisfied. It may be configured to be established when the change lottery to be performed is won.

The sub-control CPU 51 repeats the above control every time it receives a short press operation of the first operation unit D1. In the following description, a series of controls performed each time a short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is received may be referred to as "first unit control". It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 does not determine the change to the final stage when the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern without reach is specified and the display mode of the gauge Ge is changed to the stage immediately before the final stage. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the change to the final stage when the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern or the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified. In the fourth operation period, the first condition can be satisfied a plurality of times by increasing the number of operations of the first operation unit D1, and the effect display device EH develops a gauge charge effect according to the satisfaction of the first condition. .. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the gauge Ge is an example of the specific effect, and in the gauge charge effect, the development portion (the part that changes the display mode of the gauge Ge according to the satisfaction of the first condition) is the first. It is an example of production. As described above, in the fourth operation period, when the first operation unit D1 is operated, as an example of the control regarding the first effect, the control for executing the development unit in the gauge charge effect is performed. Then, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to on but keeps it off.

Here, assuming that the gauge Ge can be changed over a total of 5 stages from the initial stage (initial mode) to the final stage (final mode), it can be changed to the final stage by 5 short press operations at the minimum. .. Hereinafter, the "minimum number of short press operations" required to change the gauge Ge to the final stage is referred to as a specific number of times. Not limited to this, the specific number of times may be the "average number of short press operations" required to change the gauge Ge to the final stage, and the expected value at which the gauge Ge changes to the final stage is equated with 1 or 1. It may be the "maximum number of short press operations" that can be performed.

When the first operation unit D1 is long-pressed during the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 accepts the long-press operation of the first operation unit D1. When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the long-press operation of the first operation unit D1, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the second auxiliary control. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 activates the continuous striking assist function. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 considers that while the long press operation of the first operation unit D1 is performed, the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is repeated at a predetermined operation interval It. Then, a short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted for each operation interval It. Preferably, the operation interval It is the shortest operation interval assumed based on the operation amount until the operation of the first operation unit D1 is detected when it is assumed that the first operation unit D1 is actually repeatedly hit. It is set to a longer time than. More preferably, the operation interval It is set to a time longer than the operation interval assumed when a standard player repeatedly hits the first operation unit D1. Further, the length of the operation interval It and the change probability of the gauge Ge at the time of accepting the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 are long for the first operation unit D1 over at least Sx% of the fourth reception period. If the push operation is performed, it is preferable that the display mode of the gauge Ge is set so that the final stage can be reached. In the present embodiment, as an example, Sx% = 50% is set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be more than 50% and less than 100%, and more than 0% and less than 50%. May be good.

The sub-control CPU 51 considers that the short-press operation is repeated, and each time it receives the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1, it is the same as when the first operation unit D1 is actually short-pressed. The first unit control is executed as described above. Even if the sub-control CPU 51 accepts the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 once or more in the fourth operation period, when the long press operation of the first operation unit D1 is subsequently accepted. , The second auxiliary control is executed. That is, the continuous striking assist function can be operated without limitation depending on whether or not the player has repeatedly striked the first operation unit D1. As described above, in the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the second auxiliary control based on the long press operation of the first operation unit D1.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to notify the charge failure when the fourth operation period elapses when the out-of-reach variation pattern without reach is specified. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to notify the charge success when the fourth operation period elapses when the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern or the jackpot fluctuation pattern with reach is specified. When the display mode of the gauge Ge has not reached the final stage at the time when the fourth operation period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the charge failure notification and then revives the charge success notification from the middle. As such, the effect display device EH is controlled.

Next, the case where the operation assist function is on differs from the case where the operation assist function is off will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 starts the first auxiliary control when the operation timing arrives without inputting the operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the fourth operation period. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 activates the operation assist function. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 considers that the first operation unit D1 is being operated for a long time on condition that the operation signal is not input from the first operation unit D1, and the second auxiliary described above is described. Take control. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 accepts the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 for each operation interval It, and executes the first unit control. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, the gauge charge effect is developed without operating the first operation unit D1 at all. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to off but keeps it on regardless of when the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the fourth operation period.

I will explain the role challenge production.
When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the character challenge effect, when a predetermined timing determined between the start of the reach effect and the end of the reach effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 is an example of the first reception period. Start a fifth operation period. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 in the fifth operation period. That is, in the fifth operation period, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is invalid.

First, a case where the operation assist function is off will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 during the fifth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a character lottery using a predetermined random number and determines whether or not to displace the effect movable body EY to the effect position. decide. In the present embodiment, winning the prize lottery corresponds to the establishment of the second condition. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to displace the effect movable body EY to the effect position, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY so as to notify the success of the fall at that time. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the vibration motor so that the first operation unit D1 vibrates during the execution of the drop success notification. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides not to displace the effect movable body EY to the effect position, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY so as not to notify the success of the fall. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not vibrate the first operation unit D1. The sub-control CPU 51 repeats the above control every time it receives a short press operation of the first operation unit D1. In the following description, a series of controls performed each time a short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is received may be referred to as "second unit control". The sub-control CPU 51 always determines not to displace the effect movable body EY to the effect position when the detachment fluctuation pattern is specified. The sub-control CPU 51 can determine to displace the effect movable body EY to the effect position when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified.

As described above, in the fifth operation period, the second condition can be satisfied by the operation of the first operation unit D1, and in the effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY, the fall success notification is notified according to the satisfaction of the second condition. Will be executed. In the present embodiment, the fall success notification among the character challenge effects is an example of the first effect. Here, the winning probability of the above-mentioned bonus lottery increases as the number of times of receiving the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 increases, and becomes 100% when the number of times is four, which is an example of a predetermined number of times. .. That is, in the character challenge effect, the effect movable body EY is always displaced to the effect position if the short press operation is performed a predetermined number of times on condition that the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified. As described above, in the fifth operation period, the second condition can be satisfied by a smaller number of operations than a specific number of times (as an example, the above-mentioned five times).

The sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the second auxiliary control even if the long press operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted during the fifth operation period. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 is restricted from executing the second auxiliary control, whereby the continuous striking assist function is not activated. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not consider that the short-press operation is repeated at the operation interval It while the long-press operation of the first operation unit D1 is being performed, and the sub-control CPU 51 does not consider that the short-press operation is repeated for each operation interval It. The short press operation of D1 is not accepted. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY so as to notify the drop failure when the fifth operation period elapses when the detachment fluctuation pattern is specified. In the present embodiment, the fall failure notification among the character challenge effects is an example of the first effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the fall success notification is not performed by the elapse of the fifth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fall failure notification and then recovers from the middle. The effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY are controlled so as to notify the success of the fall. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the vibration motor so that the first operation unit D1 vibrates while the drop success notification is being executed. As described above, in the fifth operation period, as an example of the control related to the first effect when the first operation unit D1 is operated, the control for executing the fall failure notification and the fall success notification among the character challenge effects is performed. Will be done. In this case, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the fifth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to on but keeps it off.

Next, a case where the operation assist function is on will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 does not start the first auxiliary control even if the operation timing arrives without inputting the operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the fifth operation period. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not operate the operation assist function. As described above, in the fifth operation period, the execution of the first auxiliary control is restricted, and as a result, the operation of the operation assist function is restricted. Therefore, in order to develop the fall challenge effect, regardless of whether the operation assist function is on or off, the first operation unit D1 is actually short-pressed a plurality of times to increase the number of operations. There is a need. The sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to off but keeps it on regardless of when the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the fifth operation period.

An example of a specific execution mode of the dialogue effect will be described.
FIG. 12 shows a situation in which the first operation period has elapsed without the first operation unit D1 being operated during the first operation period when the operation assist function is off. After the variable game is started at the time point T10, the first operation period is set from the time point T11 to the time point T12. Since the first operation unit D1 is not operated from the time point T11 to the time point T12, the dialogue display which is an example of the first effect is not performed and the first operation period ends at the time point T12.

FIG. 13 shows a situation in which the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed during the first operation period when the operation assist function is off. After the variable game is started at the time point T20, the first operation period is set from the time point T21 to the time point T22. When the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed at the time point T21a, it is accepted as a short-press operation of the first operation unit D1. Then, based on the acceptance of the short press operation of the first operation unit D1, the dialogue display which is an example of the first effect is performed, and the first operation period ends. After that, at the time point T23, the dialogue display ends.

FIG. 14 shows a situation in which the operation timing has arrived without the first operation unit D1 being operated during the first operation period when the operation assist function is on. After the variable game is started at the time point T30, the first operation period is set from the time point T31 to the time point T32. It is considered that the operation timing has arrived at the time point 31a and the first operation unit D1 has been short-pressed, the dialogue display as an example of the first effect is performed, and the first operation period ends. After that, at the time point T33, the dialogue display ends. In the present embodiment, the operation timing during the first operation period is an intermediate time point of the first operation period, but is not limited to this, and may be a start time point or an end time point of the first operation period.

An example of a specific execution mode of the gauge charge effect will be described.
FIG. 15 shows a situation in which the fourth operation period has elapsed without the first operation unit D1 being operated during the fourth operation period when the operation assist function is off. After the variable game is started at the time point T40, a fourth operation period is set from the time point T41 to the time point T42. Since the first operation unit D1 is not operated from the time point T41 to the time point T42, the display mode of the gauge Ge is not changed in the effect display device EH. Then, the fourth operation period ends at the time point T42, and the effect display device EH, as an example, revives the charge success notification.

FIG. 16 shows a situation in which the first operation unit D1 is operated for a long time and the second auxiliary control is executed during the fourth operation period when the operation assist function is off. After the variable game is started at the time point T50, a fourth operation period is set from the time point T51 to the time point T52. It is assumed that the first operation unit D1 is operated for a long time from the time point T51a to the time point T52 after the start of the fourth operation period. In this case, while the first operation unit D1 is being pressed for a long time, the short pressing operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted at each operation interval It (time points T51b to T51g). Then, when it is determined to change the display mode of the gauge Ge based on the acceptance of the short press operation of the first operation unit D1, the display mode of the gauge Ge is changed to 1 toward the final stage in the staging display device EH. It changes step by step. After that, when the time point T52 elapses, the fourth operation period ends, and the effect display device EH performs charge success notification as an example.

FIG. 17 shows a situation in which the operation timing has arrived without the first operation unit D1 being operated during the fourth operation period when the operation assist function is on. After the variable game is started at time point T60, a fourth operation period is set from time point T61 to time point T62. During the fourth operation period, it is considered that the first operation unit D1 has been long-pressed from the time point T61a, which is the time point when the operation timing has arrived, to the time point T62, and the first operation unit D1 is considered to have been operated for each operation interval It. The short press operation of is accepted (time points T61a to T61g). Then, when it is determined to change the display mode of the gauge Ge based on the acceptance of the short press operation of the first operation unit D1, the display mode of the gauge Ge is changed to 1 toward the final stage in the staging display device EH. It changes step by step. After that, when the time point T62 elapses, the fourth operation period ends, and the effect display device EH performs charge success notification as an example.

Next, an example of a specific setting change mode of the operation assist function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, at the time point T70, it is assumed that the operation assist function is off and the user is staying in the effect mode MN1. At the time point T71, the effect mode is shifted from the effect mode MN1 to the effect mode MN5. Here, when the effect mode shifts to the effect mode MN5, the transition effect, which is an example of a specific effect, is executed, and the operation assist function is switched on accordingly. It is predetermined that the operation assist function is set to ON when shifting to the effect mode MN5. When the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed at the time point T71a at any of the sixth operation periods A and B, the operation assist function is switched off. Further, when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed at the time point T71b at any of the sixth operation periods A and B, the operation assist function is switched on.

At time point T72, the first operation period is started and the first operation period is set. At the time point T72a, when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed, a dialogue is displayed as an example of the first effect, but the setting of the operation assist function is kept on without switching. That is, even if the first operation unit D1 is briefly pressed during the first operation period, the setting of the operation assist function is not switched. The first operation period ends at the time point T72a when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed. After the end of the first operation period, the effect mode is shifted from the effect mode MN5 to the effect mode MN3 at the time point T73. Here, when the effect mode shifts to the effect mode MN3, the setting of the operation assist function is not switched and remains on. Then, when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed at the time point T73a at any of the sixth operation periods A and B, the operation assist function is switched off.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a specific effect is executed with the transition of the effect mode, and the setting of the operation assist function can be switched according to the effect mode of the transition destination. Further, in a period other than the first reception period (either of the sixth operation periods A and B), when the first operation unit D1 is briefly pressed, the setting of the operation assist function is switched, while in the first reception period. , Even if the first operation unit D1 is briefly pressed, the setting of the operation assist function is not switched.

The effect of the first embodiment will be described.
(1) Even when the operating means is not operated, it is equipped with a function to assume that it has been operated and perform predetermined control, and the player selects so that such a function can be operated. Can be set. However, if the above-mentioned settings are canceled by the operation of the operating means, the player will be troubled by resetting the settings, which will make the player feel annoyed. There is a risk of lowering it. According to the present embodiment, the predetermined setting (as an example, the operation assist function is turned on) does not need to be set again because the setting is not canceled even if the first operation means is operated in the first reception period. , It is possible to suppress the feeling of annoyance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

(2) According to the present embodiment, even in the first reception period (for example, the second operation period), when the special condition is satisfied, the execution of the first auxiliary control is restricted, so that the first reception is performed. During the period, it is possible to create a situation in which the first operating means (for example, the first operating unit D1) is positively operated. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by adding a sharpness to the production using the operating means.

(3) Even when the operating means is not operated, it is equipped with a function to assume that it has been operated and perform predetermined control, and the player selects so that such a function can be operated. Can be set. However, when the player cannot grasp whether or not such a setting is made, it becomes impossible to properly judge whether or not the operation of the operating means is necessary, and as a result, the player's interest is enhanced. There is a risk of lowering it. According to the present embodiment, since it is possible to recognize whether or not a predetermined setting (as an example, the operation assist function is turned on) is set in the first reception period, the first operation means (as an example, the first operation unit D1) is used. It is possible to operate it properly. This makes it possible to prevent a situation in which the control related to the first effect is not executed without the first operating means being operated even though the predetermined setting is not made. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

(4) According to the present embodiment, when a specific effect (as an example, a transition effect) is executed, a predetermined setting for performing control assuming that a predetermined operating means has been operated (4). As an example, the operation assist function is turned on), so that the player can save the trouble of making predetermined settings by himself / herself. For this reason, when the predetermined setting is canceled, it is possible to suppress the trouble of resetting the setting, which makes the player feel annoyed and detracts from the player's interest.

(5) According to the present embodiment, the predetermined setting (as an example, the operation assist function is turned on) needs to be set again because the setting is not canceled even if the predetermined operation means is operated in a specific period. It is possible to suppress the feeling of annoyance.

(6) According to the present embodiment, the predetermined setting (as an example, the operation assist function is turned on) is an operation means (as an example) different from the predetermined operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1) in a specific period. 2 Even if the operation unit D2) is operated, the setting is not canceled, so that the setting does not need to be performed again, and it is possible to suppress the feeling of annoyance.

(7) According to the present embodiment, the presence or absence of execution of the second auxiliary control can be different between the fourth operation period and the fifth operation period. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize the characteristics of each operation period and improve the interest of the player.

(8) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect (as an example, the gauge Ge) can reach the final mode regardless of whether or not the second auxiliary control is used. Therefore, both the player who uses the second auxiliary control and the player who does not use the second auxiliary control can visually recognize the change process of the specific effect, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(9) According to the present embodiment, with respect to the first operating means (as an example, the first operating unit D1), a method of enjoying the first operation (as an example, displaying dialogue) by operating the first operating means. In addition, it is possible to provide a way of enjoying the first effect without operating the first operating means, which can improve the interest of the player. As for the second operation means (for example, the second operation unit D2), the second effect (as an example, chance notification) is not executed unless the player positively operates the second operation unit and satisfies the second effect condition. , The motivation to participate in the game can be increased, and the player's interest can be improved in a well-balanced manner.

(10) According to the present embodiment, the second operating means (for example, the second operating unit D2) is positively operated, and the second effect triggered by the operation of the second operating means (10). As an example, the chance notification) includes a vibration effect that vibrates the second operating means, so that the vibration effect can be easily noticed and the player's interest can be suitably improved.

(11) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to set the presence / absence of the first auxiliary control in the standby state. Therefore, it is possible to set the presence / absence of the first auxiliary control according to the preference of the player and enjoy various operation effects.

(12) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to set the presence / absence of the first auxiliary control during the execution of the variable game. Therefore, it is possible to set the presence / absence of the first auxiliary control according to the preference of the player and enjoy various operation effects.

(13) According to the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the first auxiliary control can be easily confirmed based on the notification by the effect display device EH and the operation units D1 and D2. Therefore, in the first reception period, it is easy to grasp whether or not the first operating means must be operated, and the player can be prepared to operate the first operating means.

(14) According to the present embodiment, when the operation assist function is activated in the first reception period (for example, the fourth operation period), the continuous striking assist function is also activated at the same time. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be suitably enhanced.

(15) According to the present embodiment, the operation assist function is changed to ON when shifting to the effect modes MN4 and MN5 in which the appearance rate of the multi-operation system effect is high. Therefore, in a situation where the frequency of requesting a plurality of operations increases, the first auxiliary control is automatically enabled, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the embodiments already described may be designated by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof may be simplified or omitted.

In the present embodiment, in each of the first to fifth operation periods, the sixth operation period A, and the sixth operation period B, in addition to the operation of one of the operation units D1 and D2, the other operation is performed. It differs from the first embodiment in that the operation of the unit is also effective and controlled.

In the sub-control CPU 51, the first operation unit D1 was briefly pressed in the first operation period, the second operation period, the fourth operation period, the fifth operation period, the sixth operation period A, and the sixth operation period B. Occasionally, when the second operation unit D2 is short-pressed, it is accepted as the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1. In the sub-control CPU 51, in the first operation period, the second operation period, the fourth operation period, and the fifth operation period, in addition to the long press operation of the first operation unit D1, the second operation unit D2 is long. Even when the push operation is performed, it is accepted as a long press operation of the first operation unit D1. Therefore, in the fourth operation period and the fifth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 operates when only the first operation unit D1 is long-pressed, when only the second operation unit D2 is long-pressed, and when only the second operation unit D2 is long-pressed. The second auxiliary control can be executed regardless of whether both of the parts D1 and D2 are long-pressed. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous striking assist function is activated by only the long press operation of the first operation unit D1, only the long press operation of the second operation unit D2, and the long press operation of both the operation units D1 and D2. obtain.

Further, in the sub-control CPU 51, in addition to the time when the second operation unit D2 is short-pressed in the third operation period, the second operation unit D2 is also when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed. Accept as a short press operation of. In the third operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 is the length of the second operation unit D2 not only when the second operation unit D2 is long-pressed, but also when the first operation unit D1 is long-pressed. Accept as a push operation. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can be regarded as having at least the first operation unit D1 operated by the execution of the first auxiliary control in the second reception period (for example, the third operation period). Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 51 distinguishes between when the first operation unit D1 is operated and when the second operation unit D2 is operated in each of the first to fifth operation periods. Instead, the configuration may be such that it is simply accepted as a short press operation or a long press operation, and various operation effects are executed based on the acceptance result of the operation. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 does not distinguish between the first operation unit D1 and the second operation unit D2 when the first operation unit D1 is operated and the second operation unit D2 is operated in the sixth operation period A and the sixth operation period B. , The configuration may be such that it is simply accepted as a short press operation or a long press operation, and the setting of the operation assist function is switched based on the acceptance result of the operation.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first reception period is simply regarded as the period in which the operation of the first operation unit D1 is effective, and the second reception period is simply regarded as the period in which the operation of the second operation unit D2 is effective. , It can be understood that there may be overlapping periods in which both reception periods overlap each other. Further, in the first operation period, the second operation period, the fourth operation period, and the fifth operation period, the effect of urging the operation of the first operation unit D1 as described above is executed, while the second operation unit D2 is executed. The effect that prompts the operation is not executed. That is, in these operation periods, even if the overlapping period occurs, the effect of recognizing that the operation of the first operation unit D1 is effective can be executed, while the operation of the second operation unit D2 is effective. The effect that can be recognized is not executed. Further, in the third operation period, the effect of urging the operation of the second operation unit D2 as described above is executed, while the effect of urging the operation of the first operation unit D1 is not executed.

The effect of the second embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in the overlapping period (for example, the first and third operation periods) where the first reception period and the second reception period overlap, the first operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1). ) And the second operation means (for example, the second operation unit D2), the first effect and the second effect can be executed, so that the convenience of the player can be enhanced.

(2) According to the present embodiment, even if the second operating means (as an example, the second operating unit D2) is operated by executing the second auxiliary control, the first operating means (as an example, the first operating unit D1) It can be said that the number of operations has been increased. Therefore, the convenience of the second auxiliary control when executing the first effect (as an example, the development unit) can be enhanced, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

(3) According to the present embodiment, in the first reception period (for example, the first operation period), it can be regarded that at least the first operation unit D1 is operated by the execution of the first auxiliary control. ing. Therefore, even if the second operating means (for example, the second operating unit D2) is operated, it can be assumed that the first operating means (for example, the first operating unit D1) is operated. Therefore, the convenience of the first auxiliary control when executing the first effect (as an example, the dialogue display) can be enhanced, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

(4) According to the present embodiment, even when the second auxiliary control is executed by the long press operation of the first operation unit D1 during the fourth operation period, the second auxiliary control is executed by the long press operation of the second operation unit D2. Even when the control is executed, the specific effect (as an example, the gauge charge effect) can reach the final mode. Therefore, both the player who wants to operate the first operation unit D1 and the player who wants to operate the second operation unit D2 can visually recognize the change process of the specific effect, and the interest of the player can be improved. ..

(5) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to switch the setting of the operation assist function by operating any of the operation units D1 and D2 during the sixth operation period A and B. Therefore, with respect to the operation of switching the setting of the operation assist function, the player can switch the setting of the operation assist function without hesitating which operation unit should be operated, so that the operability can be improved.

(Third Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The present embodiment is different from each of the above-described embodiments in that it is possible to execute an operation effect in which the operation of both the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function is restricted. It should be noted that this embodiment can be implemented in combination with each of the above-described embodiments. Specifically, the operation effect of the present embodiment includes a timely operation effect as one of the non-assistance target effects. The timely operation effect may be executed at the timing before the reach formation, at the timing after the reach formation, or at the timing during the big hit game.

The timely operation effect can be configured as the following "hidden operation effect" as an example.
During the period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as the seventh operation period), the effect display device EH displays a state in which a predetermined character performs a predetermined operation as a moving image, and is the first. A special effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the seventh operation period is an example of the first reception period, and at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is effective. During the seventh operation period, the effect display device EH does not display the character string "press the button!", Does not display the pattern imitating the first operation unit D1, and does not display the meter Mt. That is, during the seventh operation period, the effect display device EH does not execute at least a part of the effect (all as an example in the present embodiment) for prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1. Therefore, it is impossible or difficult to specify whether or not it is the seventh operation period only by visually recognizing the effect display device EH. That is, the timely operation effect is an effect that conceals that the operation of the first operation unit D1 is effective and does not positively encourage the operation.

When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the hidden operation effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the seventh operation period when a predetermined timing arrives. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 in the seventh operation period. That is, in the seventh operation period, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is invalid. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to execute the effect of prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 during the seventh operation period. Then, when the operation assist function is off, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the seventh operation period, the seventh operation period ends, and at that time, an example of the first effect. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to perform a cut-in. In this case, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the seventh operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to on and keeps it off. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the cut-in is not performed unless the operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the seventh operation period.

On the other hand, when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the seventh operation period before the arrival of the operation timing, and cuts in at that point. Controls the effect display device EH. In this case, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the seventh operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assist function to off but keeps it on. Further, when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 does not input the operation signal from the first operation unit D1 by the time when the operation timing arrives during the seventh operation period, and when the operation timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 becomes the first. 1 It is considered that the operation unit D1 is short-pressed, the seventh operation period ends, and the effect display device EH is controlled so as to perform a cut-in at that time. As described above, in the seventh operation period, the execution of the first auxiliary control is possible, and it can be regarded that at least the first operation unit D1 is operated by the execution of the first auxiliary control. There is. When a cut-in is performed, the cut-in is terminated until the effect symbol of the specific symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed.

In the present embodiment, the normal effect mode MN includes an effect mode in which the appearance rate of the hidden operation effect is high (hereinafter referred to as a specific effect mode) and an effect mode in which the appearance rate is low. The specific effect mode may be configured to be used in combination with any of the effect modes MN1 to MN5, or may be configured to be another effect mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assist function on when the operation assist function is on at the start of the variable game of the number of transition triggers, and when shifting to a specific effect mode. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the operation assist function to on when shifting to a specific effect mode when the operation assist function is off at the start of the variable game of the number of transition triggers. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the setting of the operation assist function is turned on regardless of the setting of the operation assist function immediately before the transition when shifting to the specific effect mode.

The effect of the third embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, even during the first reception period (7th operation period as an example), the effect of urging the operation of the predetermined operation means (1st operation unit D1 as an example) is not executed. Conceal that the operation of the predetermined operation means is effective. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation in which the first operating means (for example, the first operating unit D1) is positively operated even when the effect of prompting the operation of the predetermined operating means is not executed. However, for the player who is completely unaware of the start of the first reception period, the chances of seeing the first effect (cut-in as an example) are reduced, and as a result, there is a risk that the interest will be lowered. In the present embodiment, even in a situation where it is concealed that it is the first reception period, if the operation assist function is on, it can be activated and the control related to the first effect can be executed. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the operation assist function is changed to ON when shifting to a specific effect mode in which the appearance rate of the hidden operation effect is high. Therefore, when the frequency of requesting an operation in a situation where the setting of the seventh operation period is concealed increases, the operation assist function is automatically turned on, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present embodiment, when an error occurs during the execution of the operation effect (as an example, the gauge charge effect), whether or not to continue the operation effect being executed is different depending on the type of the error. Therefore, it is different from each of the above-described embodiments. In this embodiment, it is possible to determine the execution of the gauge charge effect that is the charge success notification only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is used. That is, the gauge charge effect in the present embodiment is positioned as, as an example, an effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit, as in the role challenge effect in the above-described embodiment.

The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to detect various errors. As an example, a main board error is a state in which an abnormality has occurred in updating a hardware random number. A magnetic error is a state in which a magnetic sensor (not shown) detects magnetism of a predetermined strength or higher. An inductive magnetic field detection error is a state in which a radio wave in a specific frequency band is detected by an inductive magnetic field detection sensor (not shown). The big winning opening illegal winning error is a state in which winning a prize in the big winning opening 18 is detected when the big hit game is not generated (when the special electric accessory device is not operated). An illegal winning error for an ordinary electric accessory is a state in which a winning entry to the second special starting winning opening 16 is detected when the ordinary electric accessory device is not operating. A disconnection error is a state in which an abnormality has occurred in the connection of switches on the board. The door opening error is a state in which the mounting frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is opened. The full error is a state in which the ball plate 12 is full. The payout error is a state in which an error related to payout has occurred on the payout board (not shown) side.

In the present embodiment, the main board error, the magnetic error, the induced magnetic field detection error, the large winning opening illegal winning error, the ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error, the disconnection error, the full error, and the payout error are classified into the first type error. To. Door open errors are classified as type 2 errors. The second type error is an example of a predetermined error. When the main control CPU 42 detects an error, it outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an error detection command) capable of identifying the detected error to the sub control board 50. Further, when the detected error is resolved, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, error end command) that can identify that the error has been resolved to the sub control board 50.

When an error detection command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display information that can identify the occurrence of an error that can be specified from the error detection command (hereinafter referred to as error information). For example, the error information is a character string of "○○ error has occurred" and is displayed in the error information display area which is a part of the display area of the staging display device EH (however, "○○" is A character string that can identify the type of error, etc.). As an example, the error information display area is set at a position in the display area of the effect display device EH that does not overlap with the display area of the setting icon Ig. Not limited to this, the error information display area may be set at a position overlapping with the display area of the setting icon Ig. The priority (layer) related to the display of error information is set higher than the priority (layer) of other information (image). Therefore, when the error information and other information are displayed in an overlapping state, the error information is displayed as if it is on the front side of the other information.

The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to continue the running gauge charge effect according to the timing at which an error occurs and the type of error that occurred during the execution of the operation effect (for example, the gauge charge effect). It is configured to be different. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 makes the control content different depending on whether the "first event" called the first type error has occurred or the "second event" called the second type error has occurred. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail. When no error occurs, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the execution of the gauge charge effect in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command capable of identifying a first-class error during execution of the gauge charge effect, the sub-control CPU 51 of the expansion unit (during the fourth operation period) and the result unit (after the lapse of the fourth operation period) In any case, the effect display device EH is controlled so that the gauge charge effect being executed is continued and executed until the end. That is, during the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 can continue the fourth operation period and change the display mode of the gauge Ge based on the short press operation of the first operation unit D1. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the first auxiliary control and can execute the second auxiliary control. That is, when the development unit is executed assuming that the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed by the execution of the specific effect control (for example, the first auxiliary control and the second auxiliary control), it is predetermined. Even if the error of is detected, the effect (development part) is continuously executed. More preferably, the unfolding part can be executed to the end. In this case, different effects such as charge success notification and charge failure notification will be executed depending on whether or not the jackpot game is given as an example of the privilege.

When the sub-control CPU 51 is an expansion unit (during the fourth operation period) when an error detection command capable of identifying a second type error is input during the execution of the gauge charge effect, the sub-control CPU 51 has a fourth operation period. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to end the development unit and start the first alternative effect among the alternative effects. The alternative effect is a dedicated effect that can be executed only when an error occurs in the development unit. For example, the first alternative effect is executed in a mode of displaying the first character. That is, the first character is information that appears only in the first alternative effect and does not appear in other effects. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the same first alternative effect regardless of whether the out-of-order variation pattern or the jackpot variation pattern can be specified. That is, the first alternative effect is the same effect regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, even in the fourth operation period (an example of the first reception period), when the specific condition is satisfied, the execution of the first auxiliary control and the second auxiliary control is restricted (end here). In the present embodiment, the specific condition is that a type 2 error occurs. Then, when the first operation unit D1 is regarded as being short-pressed and the expansion unit is executed, in the situation where the second event occurs, the expansion unit is terminated in the middle and the expansion unit is executed. After the end, the same effect (as an example, the first alternative effect) is executed for a fixed or indefinite period of time regardless of whether or not the privilege is given. The sub-control CPU 51 may end the expansion unit and start the first alternative effect, and may continue the fourth operation period without ending it.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 continues the expansion unit when the error detection command capable of identifying the first type error is input, but before the end of the expansion unit (before the elapse of the fourth operation period), When an error detection command capable of specifying a type 2 error is further input, the first alternative effect is executed in the same manner as when the error detection command is input from the beginning. That is, when the first operation unit D1 is regarded as being short-pressed and the expansion unit is executed, the expansion unit ends in the middle in the situation where the second event occurs following the first event. At the same time, after the end of the development unit, the same effect (as an example, the first alternative effect) is executed for a predetermined period regardless of whether or not the privilege is given.

Subsequently, when the end timing of the original fourth operation period arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the second alternative effect or the third alternative effect among the alternative effects. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the second alternative effect when the deviation variation pattern can be specified. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the third alternative effect when the jackpot fluctuation pattern can be specified. For example, the second alternative effect is executed in a mode of displaying the second character. For example, the third alternative effect is executed in a mode of displaying the third character. Each of the first to third alternative effects has different execution modes because different images (characters) are displayed. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the alternative effect when the effect time specified in the result unit elapses. In the present embodiment, after the same effect (for example, the first alternative effect) is executed for a predetermined period that is constant or indefinite, different effects (for example, the second alternative effect or the second alternative effect) are given depending on whether or not the privilege is given. 3 Alternative effect) can be executed. After starting the alternative effect, the sub-control CPU 51 continues the above-mentioned control for executing each alternative effect even if an error end command is input (even if the error is resolved).

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command capable of identifying a type 2 error, if the result unit is being executed (after the lapse of the fourth operation period), the execution result unit (charge success). The effect display device EH is controlled so that the execution of the notification or the charge failure notification) is continuously executed to the end. Then, in the situation where the first event (type 1 error as an example) occurs when the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 of the present embodiment turns on the operation assist function even after the first event is resolved. To maintain. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 exceptionally changes the operation assist function to off in the situation where the second event (type 2 error as an example) occurs when the first auxiliary control is on. The sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to turn off the operation assist function when the first variable game after the resolution of the second event is started, and the first variable game after the resolution of the second event is started. It may be configured to turn off the operation assist function immediately before the operation is performed. The sub-control CPU 51 maintains the second auxiliary control in an executable state when either the first event or the second event occurs. Further, when the operation assist function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assist function off even if an error detection command capable of specifying any error is input.

The effect of the fourth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect control (first auxiliary control as an example) can be set to be executable by the operation of the setting operation means (first operation unit D1 as an example). With respect to the operation of the means (operation units D1 and D2 as an example), the player can select whether or not to receive assistance, and the operation means can be operated according to the mood at that time. Then, in the present embodiment, the specific effect (gauge charge effect as an example) is continued depending on whether the first event (full error as an example) or the second event (door open error as an example) occurs. , Can be finished. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation in which the specific effect is continued and a situation in which the specific effect is terminated according to the event that occurs, and the specific effect control can be appropriately used according to the event that occurs. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) In particular, since the second event is a door opening error, the mounting frame is open. Therefore, when the second event occurs, it is difficult for the player to continue the game, and there is a high possibility that the game is interrupted. In such a situation, if the development part of the gauge charge production is continued, it is difficult to change the gauge Ge to the final stage, and the interest of the player who was actively trying to operate the operation part is Can be reduced. In the present embodiment, in such a situation, by terminating the specific effect and executing the first alternative effect instead, the player can be distracted and the deterioration of the interest can be reduced.

(3) In particular, since each alternative effect is a dedicated effect, it is possible to suitably suppress the deterioration of the player's interest by touching such a highly rare effect.
(Fifth Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.

In the present embodiment, as the setting of the staging assist function, the first setting in which both the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function are off, the second setting in which only the continuous striking assist function is on, and the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function are set. The player can change the third setting in which both of the above are on and the setting operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1). The setting of the staging assist function adopts the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, and can be changed when the player is in the standby state and when the variable game is being executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 switches the setting of the staging assist function when the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is received in the sixth operation period A and the sixth operation period B. When the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed when the effect assist function is the first setting, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assist function to the second setting. When the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed when the effect assist function is the second setting, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assist function to the third setting. When the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed when the effect assist function is set to the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assist function to the first setting.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the first type of setting icon Ig when the operation assist function is on, and displays the second type of setting icon Ig when the continuous hit assist function is on. Controls the display device EH. Further, when the setting of the effect assist function is the second setting or the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the operation units D1 and D2 to emit light in different color tones. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, the first operation unit D1, and the second operation unit D2, each of the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function is individually notified that they are set to be operable.

In the present embodiment, when the staging assist function is the second setting or the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from any of the operation units D1 and D2 during each operation period from the first to the fifth. However, the setting of the staging auxiliary function is maintained and the setting is not changed to the first setting. Then, when the staging assist function is the second setting or the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 executes a reset control for changing the staging assist function to the first setting, exceptionally in the special situation described below. It is configured as follows. Also in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured to treat the first-class error as the first event, treat the second-class error as a part of the second event, and execute various controls. ..

The sub-control CPU 51 maintains the setting of the staging assist function and does not change to the first setting even if an error detection command capable of specifying the first type error is input. That is, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the first event occurs while the specific effect control is being set to be executable, the setting of the effect assist function is maintained even after the first event is resolved. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command capable of identifying a type 2 error, if no operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 at that time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assist function. Change to the first setting. That is, both the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function are reset to off.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command capable of identifying a type 2 error, if an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 at that time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assist function. Maintain and withhold reset (change) to the first setting. Hereinafter, the state in which the change to the first setting is suspended is referred to as a “reset pending state”. The sub-control CPU 51 continues the reset hold state as long as the operation signal is continuously input from the first operation unit D1. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the reset hold state when an error end command that can specify the resolution of the second type error is input during the reset hold state. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains the setting of the staging assist function and does not reset it. On the other hand, when the operation signal is no longer input from the first operation unit D1 in the reset hold state, the sub-control CPU 51 resets the setting of the staging assist function to the first setting at that time. The sub-control CPU 51 does not reset the staging assist function to the first setting even if the operation signal is not input from the first operation unit D1 when the reset hold state is not set.

The sub-control CPU 51 executes the reset control as described above regardless of whether or not each operation period of the operation units D1 and D2 is being set. Then, when the effect assist function is the second setting or the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 presses and holds the first operation unit D1 regardless of whether it is in the reset hold state or not. When the operation is accepted, the second auxiliary control can be executed. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 has a second auxiliary control when the effect assist function is the second setting or the third setting and the second auxiliary control is executed based on the long press operation of the first operation unit D1. Even if a seed error occurs, the second auxiliary control is continued without resetting the staging assist function as long as the long press operation of the first operation unit D1 is continued. When it is considered that the first operation unit D1 is being operated by the first auxiliary control, since the operation signal is not input from the first operation unit D1, the staging auxiliary function is set to the first setting. It will be reset. Since the details of the second auxiliary control are the same as those of the above-described embodiments, detailed description thereof will be omitted. When the sub-control CPU 51 resets the effect assist function to the first setting based on the occurrence of the second type error and further ends the gauge charge effect, the second type error occurs in the fourth embodiment. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute various alternative effects in the same manner as in the case of the above.

As described above, in the specific effect control (for example, the second auxiliary control), the sub-control CPU 51 is operated by the first operation unit D1 by the long press operation while the first operation unit D1 is operated by the short press operation. It is designed to control the execution of a predetermined effect (as an example, the development unit) as if it were being operated. Since the long press operation is an embodiment in which the operating means is continuously operated, it is an example of a specific embodiment, and the short press operation is an example of a predetermined embodiment because it is an embodiment in which the number of operations of the operating means is increased. Will be. Then, even if a predetermined error (type 2 error) is detected when the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the first operation unit D1 has been short-pressed and executes the gauge charge effect, the sub-control CPU 51 may detect it. While the first operation unit D1 is being pressed and held for a long time, the second auxiliary control is continued to continue the effect.

In the present embodiment, the effect (gauge charge effect as an example) executed by the specific effect control (second auxiliary control as an example) includes a development unit as an example of an effect that changes the mode of the specific effect. Since the stage of the display mode does not change toward the final stage unless the first operation unit D1 is operated, the effect of the expansion unit is conditioned on the condition that the increase in the number of operations of the effect operation means is stagnant. It can be said that the change of the specific production is stagnant as a part or all. The unfolding unit may be configured to change the display mode of the gauge Ge toward the initial stage every time a certain period of time elapses when the short pressing operation of the first operation unit D1 is not performed. According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be returned to the initial mode as a part or all of the condition that the increase in the number of operations of the effect operation means is stagnant.

The second event is composed of a plurality of events. These plurality of events include an event that a type 2 error occurs and an event that the operation means corresponding to the reception period (here, the first operation unit D1) is not operated. Further, the first event may be an event in which it is determined that the storage portion of the game ball is full, and the second type error is that the door (that is, the mounting frame) is opened as in the present embodiment. It may be. Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assist function when the first variable game after the resolution of the second event is started in the situation where the second event occurs when the effect assist function is on. It may be configured to release. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to cancel the setting of the staging assist function by just before the start of the first variable game after the resolution of the second event.

The effect of the fifth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, since the setting of the staging assist function can be changed by operating the setting operation means (as an example, the first operation unit D1), the operation means (operation units D1 and D2 as an example) can be changed. Regarding the operation, the player can select whether or not to receive assistance, and the operation means can be operated according to the mood at that time. Then, in the present embodiment, the setting of the staging assist function is maintained according to which of the first event (full error as an example) and the second event (door opening error and non-operation of the operation unit as an example) occurs. You can do it or unlock it. For this reason, it is possible to create a situation in which the staging assist function is set again according to the occurrence event and a situation in which the staging assist function does not need to be set again, and the specific staging control can be appropriately used according to the occurrence event. .. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) According to the present embodiment, with respect to the first auxiliary control, whether or not to request the resetting of the specific effect control is different depending on the occurrence event, and particularly with respect to the first auxiliary control, the operation means (operation as an example). The operation assistance of the parts D1 and D2) can be appropriately used.

(3) According to the present embodiment, regarding the second auxiliary control, whether or not to request the resetting of the specific effect control is different depending on the occurrence event, and particularly regarding the second auxiliary control, the operation means (operation as an example). The operation assistance of the parts D1 and D2) can be appropriately used.

(4) According to the present embodiment, since the first event is only that the storage portion of the game ball (ball plate 12 as an example) is full, the game can be continued by continuously firing the game ball. On the other hand, in the second event, at least the door (mounting frame) is opened, which makes it difficult to launch the game ball, and there is a high possibility that the game must be interrupted. In the present embodiment, when such a second event occurs, the staging assist function is reset, so that the game can be restarted with a new feeling.

(5) According to the present embodiment, the setting of the continuous striking assist function can be changed in the standby state. Therefore, it is possible to set the presence / absence of the second auxiliary control according to the preference of the player and enjoy the first effect (as an example, the multi-operation system effect).

(6) According to the present embodiment, the setting of the continuous striking assist function can be changed during the execution of the variable game. Therefore, it is possible to set the presence / absence of the second auxiliary control according to the preference of the player and enjoy the first effect (as an example, the multi-operation system effect).

(7) According to the present embodiment, as an example, the setting of the continuous striking assist function can be easily confirmed based on the notification by the operation units D1 and D2 and the effect display device EH. Therefore, it is easy to understand whether the operating means (as an example, the operating unit) must be operated many times during the first reception period, and the player can be prepared to operate the operating means.

(Sixth Embodiment)
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment will be described.
The present embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in that a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as an RTC effect) can be executed at a specific time set at one time or a plurality of times. The RTC effect includes a first RTC effect and a second RTC effect. The appearance rate of the second RTC effect is lower than that of the first RTC effect. The first RTC effect is executed by displaying a normal character on the effect display device EH, and the second RTC effect is executed by displaying a special character on the effect display device EH. Here, the normal character is a combined character (combined information) that appears in other effects (for example, a notice effect and a reach effect), while the special character is a dedicated character that can appear only in the second RTC effect (as an example). Dedicated information, so-called premier image).

When the sub-control CPU 51 identifies that the current time has reached a specific time based on the information generated by the real-time clock 54, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an RTC lottery using a predetermined random number and determines the type of RTC effect to be executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the determined RTC effect. Preferably, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the RTC effect to be executed with a high probability in the order of the second RTC effect <the first RTC effect. The sub-control CPU 51 may have a configuration in which the second RTC effect can be determined on condition that the variable game being executed is a big hit variable game, and the pending variable game includes the big hit variable game. The configuration may be such that the second RTC effect can be determined on the condition that the second RTC effect is determined. That is, the RTC effect may be an effect with a high expectation of a big hit in the order of the first RTC effect <the second RTC effect.

Then, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 treats the execution of the first RTC effect as "occurrence of the first event", treats the execution of the second RTC effect as "occurrence of the second event", and relates to the execution of the gauge charge effect. It is configured to perform control, first auxiliary control, and second auxiliary control. As for the specific control contents, for the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment, "input of an error detection command capable of specifying a first-class error" is read as "execution of a first RTC effect", and "second-class error". Since "input of an error detection command capable of specifying" is read as "execution of the second RTC effect", the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The effect of the sixth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the RTC effect is started at a timing not linked to the variable game, and as a result, it becomes an event that can occur at a relatively random timing during the execution of various operation effects. .. In the present embodiment, the specific effect (development unit as an example) is continued or terminated depending on whether the first event (first RTC effect as an example) or the second event (second RTC effect as an example) occurs. You can do it. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation in which the specific effect is continued and a situation in which the specific effect is terminated according to the event that occurs, and the specific effect control can be appropriately used according to the event that occurs. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) In particular, the second RTC effect is more rare than the first RTC effect. For this reason, when the second RTC effect occurs, the development section of the gauge charge effect is terminated, while when the first RTC effect occurs, the development section is continued to prioritize the remarkable effect and give the player an interest. Can be suitably increased.

(3) According to the present embodiment, the setting of the specific effect control is maintained according to which of the first event (first RTC effect as an example) and the second event (second RTC effect as an example) occurs. You can do it or unlock it. For this reason, we create a situation in which the specific effect control is set to the executable state again according to the event that occurs, and a situation in which the specific effect control does not need to be reset to the executable state, depending on the event that occurs. It is possible to appropriately use the specific effect control. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(4) In particular, the second RTC effect is more rare than the first RTC effect. Therefore, when the second RTC effect is generated, the player's feelings are separated, so that the specific effect control can be set to a state in which the specific effect control can be executed again, and the game can be continued with a new feeling.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. It should be noted that each of the above-described embodiments and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-The configuration of the effect mode may be changed. For example, the configuration is not limited to changing the setting of the staging assist function when the staging mode is changed in the same gaming state, and even if the setting of the staging assist function is changed when the staging mode is changed across the gaming states. good. Further, a plurality of effect modes may be provided as the first advantageous effect mode, and the setting of the effect assist function may be changed when the effect mode is changed in the plurality of effect modes. A plurality of effect modes may be provided as the second advantageous effect mode, and the setting of the effect assist function may be changed when the effect mode is changed in the plurality of effect modes. When the number of executions of the variable game reaches the number of transition triggers (when the transition mode transition trigger time arrives), that is, when a specific effect can be executed, whether or not to execute the specific effect is operated. It may be configured to be selectable by the operation of the means and to turn on the effect assist function (for example, the operation assist function) when it is selected to execute a specific effect. Further, the effect mode of the transition destination via a specific effect may be selected by the operation of the operation means. The number of effect modes is not limited to the number of the present embodiment, and the number may be changed.

-You may change the effect mode to change the setting of the operation assist function at the time of transition. For example, the operation assist function may be changed to off when shifting to the effect modes MN1 to MN3 in which the appearance rate of the multi-operation system effect is low. For example, when shifting to the effect modes MN4 and MN5 where the appearance rate of the multi-operation system effect is high, the operation assist function may be changed to off. Further, the operation assist function may be changed to off when shifting to a specific effect mode in which the appearance rate of the hidden operation effect is high.

-When the operation assist function is on during the first reception period and the first operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1) is operated, the operation assist function is used during the entire period of the first reception period. It was configured not to be turned off, but it is not limited to this. For example, the operation assist function may not be turned off in a part of the first reception period, and the operation assist function may be turned off in the remaining period. The continuous hit assist function can be changed in the same way. The restriction of turning off such an operation assist function can be similarly applied to the case where a second operation means (for example, the second operation unit D2) different from the first operation means is operated.

-In the first reception period, the first effect may be executed based on the operation of the second operation unit D2. In this case, during the first reception period, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute an effect of urging the operation of the second operation unit D2. Then, when the second operation unit D2 is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 may vibrate the effect motor and vibrate the second operation unit D2.

-In the second reception period, the second effect may be executed based on the operation of the first operation unit D1. In this case, during the second reception period, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute an effect of urging the operation of the first operation unit D1.

-In the first reception period (for example, the fifth operation period), the operation of the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function may not be restricted. When the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first auxiliary control and the second auxiliary control when the operation timing arrives without inputting the operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the fifth operation period. .. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may be regarded as having been short-pressed by the first operation unit D1 at each operation interval It during the fifth operation period.

-In the second reception period (for example, the third operation period), the operation of the operation assist function may not be restricted. When the operation assist function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first auxiliary control when the operation timing arrives without inputting the operation signal from the second operation unit D2 during the second reception period. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may be regarded as having a short press operation of the second operation unit D2 even if the operation signal is not input from the second operation unit D2 during the second reception period.

-When the operation units D1 and D2 are operated, whether or not to turn off the setting of the operation assist function may be individually changed for each of the plurality of operation periods described above. When the operation units D1 and D2 are operated, whether or not to turn off the setting of the continuous striking assist function may be individually changed for each of the plurality of operation periods described above.

-The operation assist function may be configured so that the setting is canceled when the second event occurs, regardless of whether or not it is the reception period for accepting the operations of the operation units D1 and D2, and the first event is The setting may be canceled when it occurs. The player may be able to individually set the continuous striking assist function. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured so that the second auxiliary control can be executably set based on the operation of the setting operation means. The continuous striking assist function may be configured so that the setting is canceled when the second event occurs, regardless of whether or not the reception period is for accepting the operations of the operation units D1 and D2. The setting may be canceled when the occurrence of.

-The operation timing of the operation assist function (first auxiliary control) may be at the start of the reception period. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first auxiliary control at the same time as the start of the reception period. In this modification, the setting of the reception period can be omitted. The operation timing may be the timing in the middle of the reception period.

-The operation timing may be determined by lottery from a plurality of timings determined during the reception period. Further, regarding the operation timing of the operation assist function, the player may be able to set in advance any timing from a plurality of timings of the target reception period by operating the setting operation means. As an example, examples of the plurality of timings include early timing (at the beginning of the reception period), normal timing (during the reception period), and late timing (at the end of the reception period).

As in the above embodiment, even when the operating means is not operated, it is equipped with a function to assume that it has been operated and perform predetermined control, and to enable such a function to operate. It can be selected and set by the player. Here, if the timing at which the predetermined control is performed assuming that the operating means has been operated is constant, the progress of the game becomes monotonous, and there is a risk that the interest of the player may be reduced. According to this modification, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment and modification, there are a plurality of timings at which the first operating means (as an example, the first operating unit D1) is considered to have been operated. Even if is set, it is possible to create variations in the development of the production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

-If the operation unit is operated even once in the reception period in which the operation of the function is not restricted, the operation of the continuous striking assist function (second auxiliary control) may be restricted in the reception period. In this modified example, if the operation unit is operated even once during the reception period of the multi-operation system effect, the display mode of the specific effect cannot be changed unless the operation unit is repeatedly short-pressed. Further, when the continuous striking assist function (second auxiliary control) is on, the configuration may be such that the operation unit is not turned off even if the operation unit is operated during the reception period of the multi-operation system effect.

-A part of the second auxiliary control may be restricted. For example, the execution of the second auxiliary control based on the operation of one of the operation units D1 and D2 may be restricted, or the execution of the second auxiliary control may be restricted in a part of one operation period. .. Further, the execution of the second auxiliary control may be restricted only for a part of the plurality of operation periods. Further, as an embodiment in which a part of the second auxiliary control is restricted, the operation interval It at the time of limitation may be set to a longer period than the operation interval It at the time of non-restriction. It should be noted that completely restricting the execution of the second auxiliary control can be regarded as an omission.

-A part of the first auxiliary control may be restricted. For example, the execution of the first auxiliary control based on the operation of one of the operation units D1 and D2 may be restricted, or the execution of the first auxiliary control may be restricted in a part of one operation period. .. Further, the execution of the first auxiliary control may be restricted only for a part of the plurality of operation periods. It should be noted that completely restricting the execution of the first auxiliary control can be regarded as an omission.

-As an operation effect for setting the first reception period, an effect that requests the operation of both the operation units D1 and D2 may be provided. For example, during the first reception period, it is possible to execute the second auxiliary control, and at least the number of operations of the first operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1) is increased by the execution of the second auxiliary control. It would be nice to be able to think of it. Of course, the second auxiliary control may be regarded as an increase in the number of operations of the second operating means (for example, the second operating unit D2). Further, as an effect of setting the second reception period, an effect of requesting the operation of both the operation units D1 and D2 may be provided. For example, in the second reception period, it is possible to execute the second auxiliary control, and at least the number of operations of the first operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1) is increased by the execution of the second auxiliary control. It would be nice to be able to think of it. Of course, it may be considered that the number of operations of the second operating means (for example, the second operating unit D2) is increased by the second auxiliary control.

-The special condition and the specific condition may be a condition that is satisfied depending on whether or not another event has occurred, even if the reception period is the same. For example, even in the same first operation period, when the RTC effect is being executed, the operation assist function may be set to ON, or the configuration may be such that the execution of the first auxiliary control is restricted. Similarly, even in the same fourth operation period, when the RTC effect is being executed, the continuous striking assist function may be set to ON, or the second auxiliary control may be restricted from being executed. Further, even in the embodiment or modification in which the continuous striking assist function is always operable, the configuration may be such that the execution of the second auxiliary control is restricted when a special condition (specific condition) is satisfied.

-Whether or not to execute the effect of prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 may be individually changed for each of the plurality of operation periods described above. Whether or not to execute the effect of urging the operation of the second operation unit D2 may be individually changed for each of the plurality of operation periods described above. From the viewpoint of more effectively executing each operation effect, it is preferable to configure it as in the above-described embodiment or modification.

-The first effect performed by setting the first reception period may be a single operation system effect or a multi-operation system effect. Further, the second effect performed by setting the second reception period may be a single operation system effect or a multi-operation system effect.

-It may be possible to individually change the settings of the continuous striking assist function and the operation assist function based on the operation of the setting operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1). Further, the setting of the staging assist function may be configured to be always changeable while the variable game is being executed. The setting of the staging assist function may be configured so that it can be changed only during a part of the standby state.

-The winning probability of the change lottery may be different depending on whether the operation unit is considered to have been short-pressed (so-called repeated hits) and when the operation unit is actually short-pressed. .. For example, it is preferable that the winning probability at the time of repeated hits is lower than that at the time of actual repeated hits. That is, in the first reception period, when the second auxiliary control is not executed, the specific effect (as an example, the display mode of the gauge Ge) changes faster than when the second auxiliary control is executed. good. According to this modification example, when the operation means is operated many times to increase the number of operations without using the second auxiliary control, the specific effect is finalized as compared with the case where the second auxiliary control is used. Increases the speed of reaching the aspect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to operate the operating means.

-A mode of specific production that is the upper limit that can be reached when the operation unit is regarded as being short-pressed (so-called repeated striking) and when the operation unit is actually short-pressed. It may be different. For example, in the first reception period, when the second auxiliary control is not executed, the specific effect may change to the final mode according to the increase in the number of operations, while when the second auxiliary control is executed, the specific effect is the final mode. It is preferable to configure it so that it does not change or does not change easily. According to this modification example, when the operation means is operated many times to increase the number of operations without using the second auxiliary control, the specific effect is finalized as compared with the case where the second auxiliary control is used. It is given preferential treatment in terms of reaching the aspect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to operate the operating means by himself / herself without using the second auxiliary control. It should be noted that the winning probability at the time of repeated hits may be higher than that at the time of actual repeated hits.

When the operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1) is operated before the start of a certain reception period, the sub-control CPU 51 is the first after the start of a certain reception period until the operation of the operation means is once completed. 2 The configuration may not execute auxiliary control. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a character string or the like of "Please stop the operation" before the start of a certain reception period, and cancels the operation of the first operation unit D1. You may execute the effect to urge.

-The setting of the staging assist function (specific staging control) may be configured to be canceled as a part or all of the condition that at least the transition to the standby state in which the variable game is not executed is performed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the operation assist function to off when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) elapses after the transition to the standby state, when the operation assist function is on. Further, when the continuous striking assist function is on, it may be changed to off, or when both functions are on, it may be changed to off. On the contrary, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to turn on the staging assist function on the condition that the variable game shifts to the standby state in which the variable game is not executed.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may maintain the staging assist function in the second setting regardless of whether the first event occurs or the second event occurs when the staging assist function is in the second setting. Further, when the effect assist function is the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains the third setting when the first event occurs, while changing to the second setting when the second event occurs. good. That is, when both the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function are on, when the first event occurs, both the operation assist function and the continuous striking assist function are maintained on, while the second event occurs. In some cases, the operation assist function may be changed to off, while the continuous striking assist function may be kept on. According to this modification, the presence or absence of resetting differs depending on the event that occurs in the first auxiliary control, while the setting of the second auxiliary control is maintained regardless of any event. Therefore, in the present invention, with respect to the first auxiliary control and the second auxiliary control that assist the operation of the effect operation means, is it required to "reset the specific effect control according to the occurrence event" according to the auxiliary contents? Whether or not it is different, the operation assistance of the staging operation means can be appropriately used for each of the first auxiliary control and the second auxiliary control.

-A plurality of operation effects may be executed in parallel for a plurality of arbitrary effects. For example, the fourth operation period and the fifth operation period may be set at the same time. In this case, the gauge charge effect and the character challenge effect are executed in parallel. Then, no matter which of the first operation unit D1 and the second operation unit D2 is operated, both the operation units D1 and D2 may be regarded as being operated, and the configuration may not be regarded as being operated. There may be.

-The execution mode of the single operation system effect is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment or modification example, and may be changed to a different execution mode. For example, the operation effect performed by setting any one of the first to third operation periods may be executed by operating the effect movable body EY when the condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operation unit. It may be executed depending on the mode in which the vibration of the first operation unit D1 and the second operation unit D2 is generated. Further, the end notification is not limited to displaying predetermined information (image), and for example, even if the effect of simply urging the operation of the operation unit is terminated and the predetermined information (image) is not displayed separately. good.

-The execution mode of the multi-operation system effect is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment or modification example, and may be changed to a different execution mode. For example, in the operation effect performed by setting the 4th operation period and the 5th operation period, the story with a predetermined character as a motif gradually develops every time a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operation unit. It may be executed according to the mode in which the characters appear, and the number of characters appearing gradually increases, and finally, a predetermined number of characters may be gathered. Further, the specific effect is not limited to a configuration that changes stepwise, but may be a configuration that changes continuously.

-Instead of or in addition to one or a plurality of operation effects performed by setting each operation period, an operation effect that requires a long press operation of the operation unit may be provided. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to be able to execute control that is regarded as a long-press operation of the operation unit that is valid during the reception period being set when the operation assist function is on. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation unit to be regarded as having been long-pressed when a certain operation unit is short-pressed, or when the operation unit is repeatedly short-pressed. It may be possible to execute a control that is regarded as a long press operation of the operation unit. Further, regarding the above-mentioned operation effect, the type of the required operation unit and the operation mode thereof may be changed. The operation effect is not limited to the display effect, and may be configured to execute one or a combination of a voice effect, a light emission effect, and a movable body effect that can be arbitrarily selected.

・ After the end of the big hit game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, depending on the type of big hit symbol, a high ball entry rate state may not be given. May be good. The privilege is not limited to the big hit game, and the high probability state may be a privilege, and the high ball entry rate state may be a privilege.

-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the production game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the staging display device EH may be configured to be composed of a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be displaceable. For example, the operating means may be singular or plural (three or more), or may be a combination of a plurality of operating units.

The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The function of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker SP. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.
The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.

(1) The setting operation means configured to enable the operation of making the predetermined setting and the operation of canceling the predetermined setting is provided, and the setting operation means is an operation means also used as the first operation means. ..

(2) The setting operation means is provided with a setting operation means configured to enable an operation for making the predetermined setting and an operation for canceling the predetermined setting, and the setting operation means is an operation means different from the first operation means.

(3) There are a plurality of timings at which the first operating means is considered to have been operated.
(4) In a part or all of the first reception period, it is possible to specify that the predetermined setting is made.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 50 ... Sub control board, 51 ... Sub control CPU, D1 ... First operation unit (effect button), D2 ... Second Operation unit (effect lever), EH ... Production display device.

Claims (2)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A production execution means that can execute a production, and
Equipped with an effect control means that controls the execution of the effect,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means.
At least in the first reception period in which the operation of the first operating means can be accepted, when the first operating means is operated in a predetermined mode, the control related to the first effect can be executed, and a predetermined setting is made. At that time, even if the first operating means is not operated, it is possible to execute the control related to the first effect by assuming that the first operating means has been operated in the predetermined mode.
At least in the second reception period in which the operation of the second operating means can be accepted, when the second operating means is operated, the control related to the second effect can be executed.
During the first reception period and when the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the first operating means is operated.
The operation mode of the first operation means and the second operation means includes the predetermined mode and a specific mode, and the predetermined mode is the first operation means and the second operation means. The embodiment is to increase the number of operations of the operation target to be operated , and the specific embodiment is to continue the operation of the operation target of the first operation means and the second operation means. can be,
During the first reception period, while the first operating means is being operated in the specific mode, it is possible to execute a special control that is regarded as having the first operating means operated in the predetermined mode. When the special control is executed, it is considered that the first operating means has been operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect is executed.
If the first operating means is operated according to the specific embodiment before the start of the first reception period, the execution of the special control is restricted even if the first reception period is started, and the above-mentioned After the start of the first reception period, the operation of the first operating means according to the specific mode that has been performed before the start of the first reception period is temporarily terminated, and the specific mode is before the end of the first reception period. When the operation of the first operating means is restarted, the special control can be executed.
The first reception period may be an overlapping period in which the period in which the operation of the first operating means can be accepted and the period in which the operation of the second operating means can be accepted overlap.
In the first reception period, which is the overlapping period, the special control can be executed when the first operating means is operated in the specific mode, while the second operating means operates in the specific mode. Even if this is done, the execution of the control that is regarded as the operation of the second operating means in the predetermined mode is restricted.
In the first reception period, which is the overlapping period, the effect of urging the operation of the first operating means can be executed, but the effect of urging the operation of the second operating means is not executed . Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A production execution means that can execute a production, and
Equipped with an effect control means that controls the execution of the effect,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means.
At least in the first reception period in which the operation of the first operating means can be accepted, when the first operating means is operated in a predetermined mode, the control related to the first effect can be executed, and a predetermined setting is made. At that time, even if the first operating means is not operated, it is possible to execute the control related to the first effect by assuming that the first operating means has been operated in the predetermined mode.
At least in the second reception period in which the operation of the second operating means can be accepted, when the second operating means is operated, the control related to the second effect can be executed.
During the first reception period and when the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the first operating means is operated.
The operation mode of the first operating means includes the predetermined mode and a specific mode, and the predetermined mode is a mode for increasing the number of operations of the first operating means, and the specific mode. Is a mode for continuing the operation of the first operating means.
During the first reception period, while the first operating means is being operated in the specific mode, it is possible to execute a special control that is regarded as having the first operating means operated in the predetermined mode. When the special control is executed, it is considered that the first operating means has been operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect is executed.
If the first operating means is operated according to the specific embodiment before the start of the first reception period, the execution of the special control is restricted even if the first reception period is started, and the above-mentioned After the start of the first reception period, the operation of the first operating means according to the specific mode that has been performed before the start of the first reception period is temporarily terminated, and the specific mode is before the end of the first reception period. When the operation of the first operating means is restarted, the special control can be executed.
Equipped with error detection means that can detect errors
The above-mentioned errors include a type 1 error and a type 2 error.
If the first-class error occurs while the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled after the first-class error is resolved.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the type 2 error occurs while the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting can be canceled after the type 2 error is resolved .

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