JP7083512B2 - 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 that can be operated by a player, and when a predetermined operation is performed using the operating means, the production content of a predetermined effect is changed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-192821

However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to display the result after a lapse of a predetermined period unless a predetermined operation is performed by using an operating means in a predetermined effect. For this reason, in the conventional gaming machine, the process of changing the production content of the predetermined production cannot be enjoyed unless a predetermined operation is performed by using the operating means. In recent years, it is expected that the interest in the game will be improved by further devising such a production.

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

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is an operating means that can be operated by the player, an effect executing means that can execute an effect related to the variable game, and the effect executing means in the game machine that can execute the variable game. The effect execution means includes a display means capable of displaying an image, and the effect includes an effect control means for controlling the effect and an effect state control means for controlling the effect state. The effect includes an effect over a plurality of effect stages. There is a stage effect in which the content can be changed stepwise, the display means can display an operation instruction image instructing the operation of the operation means during the execution of the stage effect, and the effect control means can display the stage effect. The control state at the time of executing is the first control state in which the effect stage of the stage effect is changed according to the continuous striking operation of the operating means, and even when the operating means is not repeatedly striking. There is a second control state in which the operation means is regarded as being repeatedly hit and the effect stage of the stage effect is changed, and the effect state includes a first effect state and a second effect state. The effect control means can change from the second control state to the first control state during the execution of the stage effect based on the operation of the operation means, and the effect execution means can change the stage effect to the first control state. The effect stage of the stage effect can be changed up to the same effect stage regardless of whether the second control state is changed to the first control state or not. When the second control state is changed to the first control state during the execution of the stage effect, the interval at which the effect stage changes in the stage effect is set according to the operation mode of the operation means. On the other hand, even if the second control state is not changed to the first control state during the execution of the stage effect, the interval at which the effect stage changes in the stage effect can be set. It is possible to make the difference between the second control state and the first effect state and the second control state and the second effect state. The gist is that the display frequency of the operation instruction image is different .

With respect to the gaming machine, the second control state is a control state in which the operation means is regarded as being repeatedly hit and the effect stage of the stage effect is changed even when the operation means is not operated. May be good.

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production. (A) to (e) are explanatory views showing the production mode of the continuous striking effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show the production mode of the chance effect during repeated hits. Explanatory diagram showing the customization function. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the type of variation pattern and the production mode of the continuous striking effect. The flowchart which shows the 1st continuous hitting effect execution processing. The flowchart which shows the 2nd continuous hitting effect execution processing. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing the change timings of the stages when the continuous striking effect is executed. In the second embodiment, an explanatory diagram showing an execution frequency and an effect mode of each effect in each operation instruction state. In the second embodiment, an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode when the stage of the continuous striking effect is the fifth stage B. In the second embodiment, an explanatory diagram showing an execution frequency and an effect mode of each effect in each operation state.

(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 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported with respect to one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so as to be openable and closable with respect to the installation frame 11a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it is not opened. The locking device 11c is configured to be unlocked by inserting a key compatible with the locking device 11c and rotating it in a predetermined direction to allow the mounting frame 11b to be opened.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which a game ball as 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 firing handle HD is 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 11b. 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 first effect button BT1, a second effect button BT2, and a cross key BT3 as operating means that can be operated by the player. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1 corresponds to the first operation means, and the second effect button BT2 and the cross key BT3 each correspond to a second operation means different from the first operation means. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are button-type means configured to enable pressing operation. The first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are not limited to the button type, but may be a touch sensor type, and have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type means. There may be. The first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1 and the second effect button BT2 are configured to include a single operable portion. The cross key BT3 is configured to include a plurality of operable parts such as a left key LB, a right key RB, an up key UB, and a down key DB.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means for emitting light. The decorative lamp La can perform various notifications and various effects by emitting light from the light emitting body. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to an effect executing means capable of performing an effect. In the following description, the effect of light emission of the light emitting body is referred to as "light emission effect". In addition, "light emission" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. Further, in the following description, the fact that the light emitting body of the decorative lamp La emits light may be simply indicated as "the decorative lamp La emits light". The decorative lamp La is provided on, for example, the frame 11 or the game board YB.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp as an output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting voice. In the present embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of sound output is referred to as "voice effect". In addition, the "voice" in this specification includes the voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, a musical piece, and the like. The speaker Sp is provided on the frame body 11, for 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 game execution means for executing 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 as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as 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 as a normal hit display result and a normal miss symbol as 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 as a display means for displaying an image. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH as a display area capable of displaying an image, and by displaying an image on the image display unit GH, various notifications and various effects can be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to an effect execution means capable of executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of displaying an image is referred to as a "display effect". The image display unit GH may be, 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.

In the effect display device EH, an effect game is displayed as one of the display effects. That is, the effect display device EH corresponds to a game execution means for executing the effect game. 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 out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the staging game. As an example, the out-of-order symbol combination is 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. 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 (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot expectation) from which the jackpot display result is derived as compared with the normal reach effect.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 16 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 17 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 16. .. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the second starting port 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the 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 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate 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. 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 second actuator A2 that operates 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 count 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 balls are detected by the count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls 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 gate sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body 90 as a movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation. For example, the movable body 90 of the present embodiment is a round member. The movable body 90 is configured to be operable within the range from the original position Pa of the movable body 90 to the effect position Pb. In the present embodiment, the movable body 90 is located at the original position Pa when the effect using the movable body 90 is not performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the in-situ position Pa can be grasped as the initial position of the movable body 90. When the movable body 90 operates at the effect position Pb, the movable body 90 operates on the front side of the effect display device EH as seen from the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an actuator (not shown) that operates the movable body 90. In the present embodiment, the movable body 90 corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing the effect.

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 starting port 16, and a time reduction that shortens the fluctuation time of the special game. It is equipped with functions. 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 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to the second starting port 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 auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary 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 auxiliary 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 auxiliary 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 winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the third auxiliary 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 1 It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than 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. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol 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). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the specific symbol is controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big hit game and until the next big hit game is given. The normal symbol has a second advantage after the end of the big hit game, until the end of the special game with a predetermined number of operations (100 times in this embodiment), or until the next big hit game is given. It is stipulated to control the state.

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.

The main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 41, a main control ROM 42, and a main control RWM 43. The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The main control ROM 42 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 42 stores a fluctuation pattern as fluctuation information that can specify the content of the fluctuation game. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify 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. For example, the jackpot fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which it is possible to specify that a normal reach effect is performed in a production game, and a fluctuation pattern in which it is possible to specify that a super reach effect is performed in a production game.

The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation 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 out-of-reach variation pattern with reach includes a variation pattern in which it is possible to specify that a normal reach effect is performed in a staging game, and a variation pattern in which it is possible to specify a super reach effect in a staging game. The out-of-reach fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which a specific fluctuation time can be specified as a fluctuation time of a special game, and a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time can be specified. In the following explanation, the fluctuation content when the special game is executed in a specific fluctuation time may be referred to as "normal fluctuation", and the special game is executed in a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. The content of the fluctuation at that time may be referred to as "shortened fluctuation". In the present embodiment, when the variation content of the special game is a normal variation, the effect game is executed in such a manner that the effect symbols of all the symbol strings are temporarily stopped and displayed at different timings. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variation content of the special game is a shortened variation, the effect game is temporarily stopped and displayed at the same timing or substantially the same timing of the effect symbols of a plurality of columns which are at least a part of all the symbol strings. It is carried out in the manner in which it is performed.

The main control RWM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM43 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. Further, the main control board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41.

The main control CPU 41 is connected to each sensor of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each of the sensors SE1 to SE4 detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 is a first special symbol display unit 13a, a second special symbol display unit 13b, a first special hold display unit 13c, a second special hold display unit 13d, a normal symbol display unit 13e, and a normal hold display unit 13f. It is connected to each display unit. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the normally variable member 17 by controlling the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the second actuator A2.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. 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 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 an actuator (not shown) that operates the movable body 90. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable body 90 by controlling an actuator (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the movable body 90, thereby realizing a function as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3. The sub-control CPU 51 outputs a first operation signal (on signal) when the first effect button BT1 is operated, a second operation signal (on signal) output when the second effect button BT2 is operated, and The third operation signal (on signal) to be output when the cross key BT3 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB) is operated can be input separately. In the following description, among the operation signals output when the cross key BT3 is operated, the operation signal output when the left key LB is operated is the left operation signal, and when the right key RB is operated. The operation signal to be output is referred to as a right operation signal, the operation signal to be output when the upper key UB is operated is referred to as an upper operation signal, and the operation signal to be output when the lower key DB is operated is referred to as a lower operation signal.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41 will be described.
The main control CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, 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 41 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball wins the first starting port 15, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). .. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 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 start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 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 RWM43. 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 41 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 random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 43, so that the execution of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be suspended until the start 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 RWM43, when the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 15, and when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold and updates the number. The main control CPU 41 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 start sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 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 RWM43. The main control CPU 41 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 random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 43, so that the execution of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be suspended until the start 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 RWM43, when the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting port 16, and when the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control The CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41 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 start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41 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 41 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 41 generates a standby state command capable of identifying the standby state and outputs the command to the sub control board 50. The standby state is a state in which the variable game is not executed, the jackpot game is not given, and the variable game is not held. In the following description, the period during which the player is not in the standby state is referred to as a "game period". In other words, in the present embodiment, the game period is a period during which the variable game is being executed, the jackpot game is being executed, or the pending variable game is waiting to start. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main control CPU 41 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 41 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 43 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 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 41 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 41 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 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 41 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 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 41 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 41 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 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 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 41 finishes 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 41 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.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of determining a variation pattern, thereby realizing a variation information determining means for determining variation information that can specify the content of the variation game.
When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special game can be executed by the main control CPU 41 performing the following processing.

Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 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 41 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 41 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 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 41 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses.

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 41 executes the jackpot game process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of the jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 41 imparts a specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 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 41 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. The main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the count 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 41 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 41 starts a round game, the main control CPU 41 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 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending start 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 41 ends the jackpot game. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) capable of specifying the passage of the ending time to the sub control board 50.

Next, the probability transfer process for transferring the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 41 finishes the big hit game based on the specific symbol, the main control CPU 41 sets the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43 when the jackpot game based on the normal symbol is finished. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during the 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 41 sets an operation flag in the main control RWM 43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM43 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 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 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 41 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 41 erases the operation flag when the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. The main control CPU 41 controls the short fluctuation time state when controlling the high ball entry rate state, and controls the long fluctuation time state when controlling the low ball entry rate state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the production 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 while the special game is being executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the effect game by performing the following processing.

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 (hereinafter referred to as the reach condition) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is established by determining the 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. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH so as to display the three rows of effect symbols in a variable manner. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination, and triggers the input of the variable end command. , By displaying each effect symbol as a fixed stop, the symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. 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, the jackpot effect processing 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 staging device group so as to execute the opening staging. In the present embodiment, the staging device group includes a staging display device EH, a decorative lamp La, and a speaker Sp. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the staging device group so as to execute the round staging. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the staging device group so as to execute the ending staging when the ending start command is input. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, an example of a feasible effect in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include a movable body effect at the start of fluctuation, a dialogue effect, a continuous hit effect, a chance effect during continuous hit, and a cut-in effect. Is included. The variable start movable body effect is an effect that can be executed at the start of the variable game. The dialogue effect and the continuous hit effect are effects that can be executed before the start of the reach effect during the execution of the variable game. Here, the term "before the start of the reach effect" includes a period from the start to the end of the variable game in the variable game in which the reach effect is not executed. The continuous hitting chance effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the continuous hitting effect. The cut-in effect is an effect that can be performed during the reach effect.

The movable body effect at the start of fluctuation is an effect executed in such a manner that the movable body 90 operates from the in-situ position Pa to the effect position Pb at the start of the variation game and operates from the effect position Pb to the in-situ Pa after a predetermined time has elapsed. be. In the present embodiment, when the variable start movable body effect is executed, it is notified that the jackpot expectation in the running variable game is higher than when the variable start movable body effect is not executed. ..

In the dialogue effect, an operation instruction image instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, and a predetermined line image is displayed on the effect display device EH when the first effect button BT1 is operated. It is an effect that is performed and a predetermined line is output from the speaker Sp. That is, in the present embodiment, the dialogue effect corresponds to an operation effect in which the effect content changes based on the operation of the operation means. The operation instruction image displayed in the dialogue effect is an image instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 once (so-called single press). In the dialogue effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree in the running variable game is notified by the dialogue image displayed on the effect display device EH and the type of dialogue output from the speaker Sp.

As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5E, in the continuous striking effect, the operation instruction image SG1 instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the first effect button BT1 is operated. It is an effect that is executed in a manner in which the content of the effect changes step by step. The operation instruction image SG1 displayed in the continuous striking effect is an image instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 a plurality of times (so-called continuous striking). The production content of the continuous striking effect in the present embodiment includes a total of five stages of production content from the first stage to the fifth stage. In other words, the continuous striking effect of this embodiment is produced in the order of the first stage (minimum stage), the second stage, the third stage, the fourth stage, and the fifth stage (maximum stage) over a maximum of five stages. It is a production that can proceed in the stage of. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous striking effect corresponds to a stage effect in which the content of the effect can be changed over a plurality of stages. Specifically, in the first stage of the continuous striking effect, the operation instruction image SG1 is displayed (FIG. 5A). Further, in the second to fourth stages of the continuous striking effect, the operation instruction image SG1 is displayed following the first stage, and the color of the background image changes (FIGS. 5 (b) to (d)). Then, in the fifth stage of the continuous striking effect, the operation instruction image SG1 is hidden, while an image imitating the character string of "blessing" is displayed as the background image, and the movable body 90 moves from the original position Pa to the effect position Pb. (Fig. 5 (e)).

In the continuous hitting effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation of a big hit in the running variable game is suggested depending on to what stage the effect content has changed. In other words, the effect content corresponding to the finally changed stage in the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment corresponds to the suggestion result suggesting the degree of expectation that the variable game will be a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous hitting effect corresponds to the result derivation effect of deriving the suggestion result suggesting the degree of expectation that the variable game becomes a big hit. For example, in the present embodiment, the stage that finally changed in the continuous striking effect is the first stage <second stage <third stage <fourth stage <fifth stage, and the jackpot expectation degree in the running variable game is It's getting higher. As will be described in detail later, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, the upper limit stage in which the stage of the effect content can be advanced is determined, and the stage of the effect content can be progressed between the first stage and the upper limit stage. That is, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, it may not be possible to advance the stage of the effect content to the fifth stage, which is the maximum stage. Further, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, the stage of the effect content is set up to the determined upper limit stage depending on the operation mode of the first effect button BT1 and the result of the stage progress lottery as to whether or not to advance the stage of the effect content. It may not be possible to proceed. In such a case, the suggestion result in the continuous striking effect is the effect content of a stage different from the determined upper limit stage.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the continuous striking chance effect, the operation instruction image SG2 instructing the operation of the second effect button BT2 is displayed on the effect display device EH during the continuous striking effect. This is an effect executed in such a manner that a predetermined chance image CG is displayed on the effect display device EH when the second effect button BT2 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the chance effect during repeated hits corresponds to an operation effect in which the effect content changes based on the operation of the operation means. In particular, in the present embodiment, the continuous hitting chance effect corresponds to a specific operation effect in which the effect content changes based on the operation of the second operation means different from the first operation means among the operation effects. The operation instruction image SG2 displayed in the continuous hitting chance effect is an image instructing the operation of the second effect button BT2 once (so-called single press). In the continuous hitting chance effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree in the running variable game is notified by the type of the chance image CG displayed on the effect display device EH.

In this embodiment, the continuous hitting chance effect can be executed when the continuous hitting effect is being executed and the auto button function described later is not set. In other words, in the present embodiment, the continuous hitting chance effect is not executed even during the continuous hitting effect when the auto button function is set.

The cut-in effect is an effect executed in such a manner that a predetermined cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device EH. In the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, the expected degree of jackpot in the running variable game is notified by the type of the cut-in image displayed on the effect display device EH.

Next, the customization function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The customization function of the present embodiment includes a volume adjustment function, a light amount adjustment function, and an auto button function.

First, the volume adjustment function will be described.
The volume adjustment function is a function for adjusting the volume when the speaker Sp performs a voice effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the volume level of the voice effect can be adjusted from 1 to 8 by adjusting the volume using the cross key BT3 (left key LB and right key RB), up to a total of 8 levels. It is configured in. In the present embodiment, the volume adjustment function can also be grasped as an effect that can change the effect content of the voice effect step by step over a plurality of stages. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current volume stage based on the value of the volume flag stored in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to execute various voice effects based on the specified current volume stage. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left key LB has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume step to the volume step one step lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the volume flag when the current volume stage is the minimum stage (volume stage 1). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a right operation signal indicating that the right key RB has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume step to the volume step one step higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the volume flag when the current volume stage is the maximum stage (volume stage 8). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to adjust the volume in the voice effect based on the operation of the cross key BT3.

Next, the light amount adjusting function will be described.
The light amount adjusting function is a function of adjusting the light amount when the decorative lamp La executes a light emission effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the light amount step of the light emission effect can be adjusted from 1 to 5 in a total of 5 steps by the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key BT3 (up key UB and lower key DB). It is configured in. In the present embodiment, the light amount adjusting function can be grasped as an effect that can change the effect content of the light emission effect stepwise over a plurality of stages. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current light amount stage based on the value of the light amount flag stored in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to execute various light emission effects based on the specified current light amount stage. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a lower operation signal indicating that the lower key DB has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the light amount flag so as to adjust the current light amount step to the light amount step one step lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag when the current light amount step is the minimum step (light amount step 1). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an upper operation signal indicating that the upper key UB has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the light amount flag so as to adjust the current light amount step to the light amount step one step higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag when the current light amount step is the maximum step (light amount step 5). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to adjust the amount of light in the light emission effect based on the operation of the cross key BT3.

Next, the auto button function will be described.
The auto button function is a function that assists the operation of the effect button required by the player in a predetermined effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, the auto button function is a function for advancing the effect by assuming that the effect button has been operated in a predetermined mode in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to set and cancel the auto button function by a setting operation using the first effect button BT1. In the following explanation, the fact that the auto button function is set may be indicated as "auto button ON", and the fact that the auto button function is not set (cancelled) may be indicated as "auto button OFF". May be shown. In the present embodiment, the state when the auto button is OFF corresponds to the first control state, and the state when the auto button is ON corresponds to the second control state.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify whether or not the auto button function is set based on the value of the auto button flag stored in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button function by setting a predetermined value for the auto button flag, while canceling the auto button function by erasing the value of the auto button flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control various effects depending on whether or not the auto button function is set.

For example, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 is during the operation valid period even when the first effect button BT1 is not operated during the predetermined operation valid period when executing the dialogue effect. Assuming that the first effect button BT1 has been operated, a predetermined dialogue image is displayed and a predetermined dialogue is output. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the effect content of the dialogue effect changes regardless of whether or not the first effect button BT1 is operated. On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a predetermined dialogue image and displays a predetermined dialogue image when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the operation valid period when executing the dialogue effect. Output lines. Further, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 does not display a predetermined dialogue image and does not display a predetermined dialogue when the first effect button BT1 is not operated during the operation valid period when executing the dialogue effect. End the dialogue production without outputting. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the effect content of the dialogue effect changes based on the operation of the first effect button BT1.

Further, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 makes the continuous hitting effect during the operation valid period even if the first effect button BT1 is not repeatedly hit during the predetermined operation valid period. 1 The effect button BT1 is regarded as being repeatedly hit, and the effect content is changed stepwise. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, even if the first effect button BT1 is not repeatedly hit in the continuous hitting effect, it is considered that the first effect button BT1 is repeatedly hit and the suggested result is derived. .. On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to change the effect content when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the operation valid period when executing the continuous striking effect. be. Further, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the continuous striking effect without changing the effect content when the first effect button BT1 is not operated during the operation valid period when the continuous striking effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the suggestion result is derived according to the continuous striking operation of the first effect button BT1 in the continuous striking effect.

Further, when the auto button is ON and the continuous striking effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to execute the continuous striking chance effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the continuous hitting chance effect to be executable during the execution of the continuous hitting effect, provided that the auto button is OFF.

Here, the period during which each customization function is possible in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume stage of the voice effect by the volume adjustment operation using the left key LB and the right key RB regardless of whether it is in the standby state or during the game period. It is configured. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to adjust the light amount step of the light emission effect by the light amount adjustment operation using the upper key UB and the lower key DB in either the standby state or the game period. ..

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to set and cancel the auto button function by a setting operation using the first effect button BT1 in the standby state. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can cancel the auto button function by a setting operation using the first effect button BT1 during the execution of the dialogue effect or the continuous striking effect during the game period, while the auto button can be canceled. The function cannot be set. That is, in the present embodiment, when the dialogue effect is being executed or the continuous striking effect is being executed, when the auto button is ON, the auto button function can be canceled by the setting operation using the first effect button BT1, while the auto button function is auto. When the button is off, the auto button function cannot be set. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured so that the auto button function cannot be set or canceled during the period during which the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect are not being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game period is a period during which the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect are not being executed, the auto button function cannot be canceled when the auto button is ON, and the auto button is when the auto button is OFF. The function cannot be set. In addition, in this embodiment, in the period of the game period in which the dialogue effect and the continuous hitting effect are not being executed, the period during the big hit game, the period in which a predetermined error occurs, the dialogue effect and the continuous hitting effect are Includes periods during which different predetermined effects are being performed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the auto button function is used during a period during which a big hit game is in progress, a period in which a predetermined error occurs, and a period in which a predetermined effect different from the dialogue effect and the continuous hit effect is executed. It is configured so that it cannot be set or canceled.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can change from the auto button ON to the auto button OFF during the execution of the dialogue effect or the continuous striking effect based on the operation of the first effect button BT1. Is. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 has an auto button even when the second effect button BT2 or the cross key BT3 is operated when the auto button is ON and the continuous striking effect is being executed. Do not change to OFF.

Next, various controls performed by the sub-control CPU 51 regarding the continuous striking effect will be described.
First, a process of deciding whether or not to execute the continuous striking effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery for whether or not to execute the continuous hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the execution ratio of the continuous hitting effect is different according to the type of the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation pattern designation command is the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern HP1 that can specify the shortened fluctuation as the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the continuous striking effect. I won't let you. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the continuous striking effect when the variable game of shortened fluctuation is executed. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation pattern designation command is not the deviation fluctuation pattern HP1, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the continuous hitting effect at different execution ratios according to the type of the specified fluctuation pattern. Make a lottery. For example, when the jackpot variation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the continuous hitting effect at a higher execution rate than when the out-of-order variation pattern is specified. According to this, when the continuous hitting effect is executed, the big hit expectation in the variable game becomes high.

Next, a process of determining the upper limit stage in which the stage of the production content can proceed in the continuous striking effect will be described. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the continuous hitting effect, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a decision lottery to determine the upper limit stage in the continuous hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a determination lottery so that the determination ratio of the upper limit stage is different according to the type of the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation pattern designation command is the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern HP2 that can specify normal fluctuation as the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the second stage as the upper limit stage. decide. Further, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern HP3 and HP5 that can specify the variation content that executes the normal reach effect as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second stage. And any of the third stages is determined as the upper limit stage. Further, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the out-of-range variation pattern HP4 that can specify the variation content that executes the super reach effect as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second stage. -Determine any of the 4th stages as the upper limit stage. Then, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation pattern designation command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern HP6 that can specify the fluctuation content that executes the super reach effect as the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second stage. ~ Any of the 5th stages is determined as the upper limit stage. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the determined upper limit stage in the upper limit stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53.

When the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the upper limit stage so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the fourth stage is determined. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 has a higher expectation of a big hit when the fourth stage is determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect than when the third stage is determined, and when the third stage is determined, the second stage is determined. The upper limit stage is determined so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the stage is determined. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when a predetermined stage is determined as the upper limit stage, when the predetermined stage is determined as the upper limit stage when the outlier fluctuation pattern is specified, and when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified. It is advisable to increase the ratio of the case where a predetermined stage is determined as the upper limit stage and the case where the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified in the whole. According to this, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high when the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect is determined in the order of the second stage <third stage <fourth stage <fifth stage.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the upper limit stage so that it can be specified that the jackpot is a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the fifth stage corresponds to a specific stage in which it is possible to specify that the variable game is a big hit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first to fourth stages are determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the upper limit stage so that it cannot be specified that the jackpot will be a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the first to fourth stages correspond to non-specific stages in which it is not possible to specify that the variable game is a big hit.

Next, the continuous striking effect execution process performed when the continuous striking effect is executed will be described. In the present embodiment, the continuous striking effect execution process includes a first continuous striking effect execution process executed when the auto button function is not set and a second continuous striking effect execution process executed when the auto button function is set. And there is.

First, the first continuous striking effect execution process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the first continuous striking effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the operation valid period (step S101). In step S101, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, a value that can identify that the operation is in the valid period in the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM53. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value capable of specifying the current stage (first stage) in the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53, and repeatedly hits the effect with the effect content of the current stage (first stage). The effect display device EH is controlled so as to start. The sub-control CPU 51 sets a value corresponding to the operation valid period in the operation valid period timer in the sub-control RWM 53, and subtracts the value of the operation valid period timer at each predetermined control cycle. Then, when the value of the operation valid period timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of subtracting the value of the predetermined timer, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the operation valid period flag and ends the operation valid period.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has been input (step S102). When the first operation signal is input (step S102: YES), whether or not the sub-control CPU 51 is in a predetermined waiting time after performing the stage progress lottery described later based on the previous operation of the first effect button BT1. (Step S103). In step S103, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 this time is the operation of the first effect button BT1 for the first time after starting the first continuous striking effect execution process, the step S103 is negatively determined (waiting time). Judge that it is not inside). When it is determined that the standby time is not in progress (step S103: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 performs a stage progress lottery as to whether or not to proceed with the stage of the effect content of the continuous striking effect (step S104).

As shown in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the staged lottery are different depending on the current stage. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery increases as the current stage approaches the minimum stage (first stage), and decreases as the current stage approaches the maximum stage (fifth stage). It is configured as follows. Further, the winning probabilities of the step-by-step lottery are different according to the type of the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery is the jackpot fluctuation pattern when the current stage is the same stage when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified and when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified. It is configured to be higher when you specify. In addition, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery is that when the fluctuation pattern that does not execute the reach effect is specified and the fluctuation pattern that executes the reach effect is specified, the reach effect is the same when the current stage is the same. It is configured to be higher when the fluctuation pattern that executes is specified. Furthermore, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery is that the current stage is the same stage when the fluctuation pattern for executing the normal reach effect and the fluctuation pattern for executing the super reach effect are specified, and the jackpot is a big hit. When the winning or failing of the lottery is the same, it is configured to be higher when the fluctuation pattern for executing the super reach effect is specified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the stage progress lottery has been won (step S105). If the stage progress lottery has not been won (step S105: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the standby time (step S106). In step S106, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, a predetermined wait time flag in the sub-control RWM 53 to a value that can be specified to be in the wait time. The sub-control CPU 51 sets a value corresponding to the standby time in the standby time timer in the sub-control RWM 53, and subtracts the value of the standby time timer at each predetermined control cycle. Then, when the value of the standby time timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of subtracting the value of the predetermined timer, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the standby time flag and ends the standby time.

When the first operation signal is not input (step S102: NO), when it is determined that the standby time is in progress (step S103: YES), and when the standby time is started (step S106), the sub-control CPU 51 , It is determined whether or not the operation is valid (step S107). If the operation is in the valid period (step S107: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S102. On the other hand, when the operation valid period is not in progress (step S107: NO), that is, when the operation valid period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the standby time (step S108). In step S108, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the waiting time flag and also erases the value of the waiting time timer. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first continuous striking effect execution process.

On the other hand, when the stage progress lottery is won (step S105: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls to advance the current stage by one stage (step S109). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 identifies the current stage from the value of the stage flag, and sets a value that can specify the stage that has advanced one stage from the specified current stage in the stage flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the continuous striking effect with the effect content of the current stage that can be specified from the value set in the stage flag.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is the maximum stage (fifth stage in the present embodiment) in the continuous striking effect (step S110). When the current stage is not the maximum stage in the continuous striking effect (step S110: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect (step S111). When the current stage is not the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect (step S111: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S106.

On the other hand, when the current stage is the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect (step S111: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation is in the valid period (step S112). If it is not during the operation valid period (step S112: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first continuous striking effect execution process. On the other hand, when the operation valid period is in progress (step S112: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 waits until the operation valid period ends by repeating the process of step S112.

Further, when the current stage is the maximum stage in the continuous striking effect (step S110: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation valid period (step S113). In step S113, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the operation valid period flag and also erases the value of the operation valid period timer. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first continuous striking effect execution process.

Next, the second continuous striking effect execution process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the second continuous striking effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the operation valid period (step S201). Note that the processing related to the operation validity period is omitted because it is the same as the first continuous striking effect execution processing. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the standby time is in progress (step S202). When it is determined that the waiting time is not in progress (step S202: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 performs a stage progress lottery (step S203). The process related to the stage progress lottery is the same as the process for executing the first continuous striking effect, and is therefore omitted. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the stage progress lottery has been won (step S204). If the stage progress lottery has not been won (step S204: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the standby time (step S205). Note that the processing related to the waiting time is omitted because it is the same as the first continuous striking effect execution processing.

When it is determined that the waiting time is in progress (step S202: YES), and when the waiting time is started (step S205), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation is in the valid period (step S206). .. When the operation is valid (step S206: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has been input (step S207). When the first operation signal is not input (step S207: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S202. On the other hand, when the first operation signal is input (step S207: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 cancels the auto button function by erasing the value of the auto button flag (step S208). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S103 of the first continuous striking effect execution process. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the first continuous striking effect execution process without erasing the value of the stage flag. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to take over the current stage in the continuous striking effect before and after the auto button function is released. Therefore, when the auto button function is canceled after the stage of the continuous striking effect is changed to a predetermined stage while the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 repeatedly strikes after the auto button function is canceled. The stage of production is changed from a predetermined stage.

On the other hand, when the operation valid period is not in progress (step S206: NO), that is, when the operation valid period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the standby time (step S209). In step S209, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the waiting time flag and also erases the value of the waiting time timer. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second continuous striking effect execution process.

Further, when the stage progress lottery is won (step S204: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 advances the current stage by one stage in the same manner as when the stage progress lottery is won in the first continuous hitting effect execution process (step S210). .. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is the maximum stage (fifth stage in the present embodiment) in the continuous striking effect (step S211). When the current stage is not the maximum stage in the continuous striking effect (step S211: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect (step S212). When the current stage is not the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect this time (step S212: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S205.

On the other hand, when the current stage is the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect (step S212: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation is in the valid period (step S213). If it is not during the operation valid period (step S213: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second continuous striking effect execution process. On the other hand, when the operation valid period is in progress (step S213: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has been input (step S214). .. When the first operation signal is not input (step S214: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S213. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until the operation valid period ends or the first effect button BT1 is operated by repeating the processes of steps S213 and S214.

When the first operation signal is input (step S214: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 cancels the auto button function by erasing the value of the auto button flag (step S215). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S112 of the first continuous striking effect execution process. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until the operation valid period ends by repeating the process of step S112 in the first continuous hitting effect execution process, and ends the first continuous hitting effect execution process after the operation valid period has elapsed.

Further, when the current stage is the maximum stage in the continuous striking effect (step S211: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation valid period (step S216). In step S216, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the operation valid period flag and also erases the value of the operation valid period timer. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second continuous striking effect execution process.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the continuous striking effect when the first continuous striking effect execution process or the second continuous striking effect execution process is completed.
Hereinafter, a specific example of the change mode of the stage of the continuous striking effect in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11. In FIG. 11, the time point t0 is set as the start time of the continuous striking effect, and then, the reference numerals from the time point t1 to t35 are assigned at each timing when a certain time has elapsed. Here, the fixed time is half the waiting time set when the stage progress lottery is performed. Therefore, the waiting time set when the stage progress lottery is performed at the time point tN (N is an integer of 0 to 35) ends at the time point t (N + 2).

First, with reference to FIG. 11A, a mode of change in the stage of the continuous striking effect when the auto button function is not set will be described.
In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the stage progress lottery triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated (in this example, the time points t2, t4, t7, t10, t14, t16, t18, t21, t23, t26, t29, t31, t34). At this time, even when the first operation signal is input, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the stage progress lottery if the predetermined waiting time has not elapsed since the previous stage progress lottery was performed (this example). Then, at time t19). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 advances the stage of the continuous striking effect every time the stage progress lottery is won (in this example, the time points t7, t16, t23, t34).

The timing at which the stepwise lottery is executed when the auto button function is not set differs depending on the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated. Then, the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated may be different each time the continuous striking effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the stage in the continuous striking effect changes may be different each time the stage effect is executed.

In addition, whether or not the stage progresses in the continuous striking effect is determined by the stage progress lottery. In this example, the third stage progress lottery in the first stage, the third stage progress lottery in the second stage, the third stage progress lottery in the third stage, and the fourth stage progress lottery in the fourth stage, respectively. It is supposed to have won the stage progress lottery. Then, in the continuous hitting effect, the number of times the step-by-step lottery is won may be different each time the continuous hitting effect is executed. Therefore, even if the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated is the same, the stage effect is executed at intervals when the stage changes in the continuous striking effect when the auto button function is not set. It may be different for each.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11B, a mode of change in the stage of the continuous striking effect when the auto button function is set will be described.
In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the first stage progress lottery with the start of the continuous hitting effect, and then performs the next stage progress lottery every time the waiting time elapses after the previous stage progress lottery is performed (). In this example, time points t0, t2, t4, t6, t8, t10, t12, t14, t16, t18, t20, t22, t24). That is, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as to repeat the stepwise progress lottery at regular time intervals when executing the continuous hitting effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 advances the stage of the continuous striking effect every time the stage progress lottery is won (in this example, time points t4, t10, t16, t24).

Therefore, when the continuous hitting effect is executed when the auto button function is set, the timing at which the stepwise lottery is executed is always constant. In particular, when the auto button function is set, in the continuous hitting effect, the step progress lottery is executed every time the waiting time elapses. In other words, when the auto button function is set, the step-by-step lottery is executed at the shortest time interval in control in the continuous hitting effect. Therefore, when the auto button function is set, the number of times the step progress lottery can be executed per predetermined time is at least the same as when the auto button function is not set, or when the auto button function is not set. Will be more than. In the present embodiment, the waiting time is set to a short time (for example, 4 ms or the like) that is substantially impossible as an interval when the player operates the first effect button BT1 a plurality of times. Therefore, when the auto button function is not set, the number of times the step progress lottery can be executed per predetermined time is smaller than when the auto button function is set. Therefore, when the auto button function is not set, the number of times the stage progress lottery is executed is smaller than when the auto button function is set, and as a result, the upper limit stage in this continuous hitting effect is the same. Even so, the probability of changing to the upper limit stage may be different. That is, when the auto button function is not set and when the auto button function is set, even if the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect this time is the same, the probability of changing to the upper limit stage is high. It may be different. In this case, the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect corresponds to the special production stage, and the fact that the stage finally changes to the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect in the continuous striking effect leads to a special suggestion result in the continuous striking effect. Corresponds to.

Further, when the continuous striking effect is started when the auto button function is set and the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the first effect button BT1 is operated according to the timing. The timing of executing the step-by-step lottery is different. Therefore, when the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the interval at which the stage changes in the continuous striking effect can be changed according to the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated. Further, in this case, the timing of changing to the upper limit stage in the current continuous striking effect is different depending on the timing of operating the first effect button BT1. Therefore, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, when the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the timing for deriving the suggested result can be different as compared with the case where the auto button function is not canceled. ..

On the other hand, even if the continuous striking effect is started when the auto button function is set and the auto button function is not canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the number of stage progress lottery Whether or not to win may be different each time the repeated hitting effect is executed. Therefore, even if the auto button function is not canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, it is possible to make the interval when the stage changes in the continuous striking effect different. Further, in this case, the timing of changing to the upper limit stage in this continuous hitting production is different depending on how many stage progress lottery is won. Therefore, in the continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, even if the auto button function is not canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the timing for deriving the suggested result can be different.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11C, a mode of change in the stage of the continuous striking effect when the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect will be described.
In this case, the auto button function shown in FIG. 11B is set until the auto button function is canceled when the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated is input. A stepwise lottery is executed at regular time intervals (time points t0 to t13). Then, when the auto button function is canceled when the first operation signal is input, after that, the first effect button is the same as when the auto button function shown in FIG. 11A is not set. With the input of the first operation signal indicating that the BT1 has been operated, the stage progress lottery can be executed (time points t13 to t29).

As described above, when the auto button function is set, the step-by-step lottery is executed every time the waiting time elapses in the continuous hitting effect. On the other hand, when the auto button function is not set, in the continuous hitting effect, the stepwise progress lottery is executed triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1. That is, the timing at which the step-by-step lottery is executed may differ between when the auto button function is set and when the auto button function is not set.

Further, as described above, in the continuous hitting effect of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery differs depending on the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interval at which the stage of the continuous striking effect changes and the timing at which the stage of the continuous striking effect changes to the upper limit stage are determined according to the specified fluctuation pattern regardless of whether or not the auto button function is set. It may be different.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect is determined according to the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command. At this time, as described above, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies any of the fluctuation patterns HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP5, the sub-control CPU 51 does not determine the fifth stage as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect. Therefore, for example, when the continuous striking effect is executed while the auto button function is set, when the special game is executed based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP5, the effect content of the continuous striking effect is the fifth. It cannot change to a stage. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP5 correspond to special fluctuation information. Further, in the present embodiment, the fifth stage corresponds to the special effect stage, and the fact that the stage finally changes to the fifth stage in the continuous striking effect corresponds to the derivation of the special suggestion result in the continuous striking effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the fluctuation pattern HP6, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the fifth stage as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect. Then, when the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the stage of the continuous striking effect so as to be able to proceed to the determined upper limit stage regardless of whether or not the auto button function is set. At this time, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage and the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the stage progress lottery triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1. , It is possible to change the stage of the continuous striking effect to the fifth stage. Further, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage and the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes a stage progress lottery at regular time intervals to perform a stage of continuous striking effect. It is possible to change to the fifth stage. Further, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage, the auto button function is set, and the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 has the auto button function. Until it is canceled, a step-by-step lottery will be executed at regular time intervals. After that, after the auto button function is canceled, the sub-control CPU 51 can change the stage of the continuous hitting effect to the fifth stage by executing the stage progress lottery triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1. Is. That is, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage, the auto button function is canceled after the stage of the continuous striking effect is changed to, for example, the third stage while the auto button function is set, and then the fifth stage. 1 By operating the effect button BT1, it is possible to change the stage of the continuous striking effect to the fifth stage. In this case, the fluctuation pattern HP6 corresponds to the specific fluctuation information.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the determined upper limit steps are the same, when the continuous striking effect is started while the auto button function is set, and when the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect. , The effect content can be changed to the same stage regardless of when the auto button function is not canceled. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH can derive the same suggestion result regardless of whether the auto button function is canceled or not during the execution of the continuous striking effect. Is.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) While some players find it bothersome to operate the first effect button BT1 multiple times in the continuous striking effect, they themselves by operating the first effect button BT1 multiple times. Some people want to get a sense of accomplishment that they have changed the stage of continuous striking with their own hands. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set, the troublesomeness of operating the first effect button BT1 a plurality of times can be reduced, and the auto button function can be reduced by operating the first effect button BT1. By canceling, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment by changing the stage of the continuous striking effect with one's own hands. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the stepwise effect can be executed with the same effect content as when the auto button function is not canceled. Even so, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a feeling of unfairness. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-2) Even if the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the current stage can be taken over, so that the continuous striking effect can be continuously enjoyed.
(1-3) Since the stage that can be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect is the same depending on whether the auto button function is set or not, the stage of the continuous striking effect changes to a predetermined stage. It is possible to suppress giving a feeling of unfairness from the viewpoint of whether or not it is. On the other hand, since the number of times the stage progress lottery is performed per predetermined time may be different depending on whether the auto button function is set or not, it changes to a predetermined stage in the continuous striking effect. It can be entertained by making changes in terms of probability.

(1-4) Further, in the present embodiment, by canceling the auto button function during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the number of times the step progress lottery is performed per predetermined time as compared with the case where the auto button function is not canceled. By differentiating, the timing at which the stage of the continuous striking effect changes to the upper limit stage may be different. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the change mode of the stage of the continuous hitting effect.

(1-5) Further, in the present embodiment, even if the auto button function is not canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the timing at which the stage of the continuous striking effect changes to the upper limit stage depends on the result of the stage progress lottery. Because they are different, they may be different each time the repeated hitting effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the change mode of the stage of the continuous hitting effect.

(1-6) Further, in the present embodiment, even if the auto button function is not canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the interval when the stage of the continuous striking effect changes depends on the result of the stage progress lottery. Since it is different, it may be different each time the repeated hitting effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the change mode of the stage of the continuous hitting effect.

(1-7) In particular, in the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the stage progress lottery differs depending on the fluctuation pattern, the interval when the stage of the continuous striking effect changes may differ depending on the fluctuation pattern. .. Therefore, by estimating the fluctuation pattern from the interval when the stage of the continuous hitting effect changes, it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing the content of the fluctuation game.

(1-8) Since the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT3 even when the auto button function is being set and the continuous striking effect is being executed, a game in which the volume and the amount of light are desired to be adjusted. It is possible to prevent a person from feeling annoyed, for example, having to wait until the continuous striking effect is completed.

(1-9) In particular, even when the cross key BT3 is operated while the auto button function is being set and the continuous striking effect is being executed, the auto button function is not canceled, so the auto button function is set. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the player who wants to play the game as it is.

(1-10) When the auto button function is being set and the continuous striking effect is being executed, the continuous striking chance effect is not executed. For this reason, even though the second effect button BT2 is operated in order to change the effect content of the chance effect during repeated hits, the auto button function is canceled, so that the player wants to play the game with the auto button function set. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the player who thinks that.

(1-11) Further, even though the stage of the continuous striking effect is changed without operating the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2 is pressed by executing the chance effect during the continuous striking. It is possible to suppress the annoyance of operation.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is configured so that the control state related to the display of the operation instruction image can be changed by operating the first state change switch (not shown) arranged on the back side of the machine. In the following description, the control state related to the display of the operation instruction image is referred to as an "operation instruction state". In the present embodiment, the display of the operation instruction image corresponds to the operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means. That is, the operation instruction state of the present embodiment can be grasped as a state related to the operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means. The operation instruction state of the present embodiment includes a first operation instruction state and a second operation instruction state.

The sub-control CPU 51 of the present embodiment can be controlled to a predetermined operation instruction state by setting a predetermined value in the operation instruction state flag in the sub-control RWM 53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to change the operation instruction state by updating the value of the operation instruction state flag when the operation signal indicating that the first state change switch is operated is input. Is. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the operation instruction state flag when an operation signal indicating that the first state change switch has been operated is input during the standby state, while during the game period. When an operation signal indicating that the first state change switch has been operated is input to, the value of the operation instruction state flag is not updated. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation instruction state can be changed during the standby state, but cannot be changed during the game period.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, whether or not the operation instruction image is displayed in each effect is different based on whether or not the auto button function is set and the current operation instruction state. To. Specifically, when the auto button function is set, whether or not the operation instruction image is displayed in each effect depending on whether the operation instruction image is displayed in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. Be different. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is set to the auto button function, when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect, while the second operation instruction image is displayed. When the operation instruction state is controlled, the operation instruction image is controlled not to be displayed in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the frequency at which the operation instruction image is displayed differs between when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state and when it is controlled to the second operation instruction state. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is controlled, the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is set. It can be said that the operation instruction image is displayed more frequently than when it is controlled by. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is controlled, the operation instruction effect is executed in the dialogue effect and the continuous hitting effect. On the other hand, when the auto button function is set and the operation instruction state is controlled, the operation instruction image is not displayed in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect. When the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to execute the chance effect during repeated hits.

Further, when the auto button function is not set, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image in each effect is the same in the first operation instruction state and the second operation instruction state. Specifically, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to the first operation instruction state or to the second operation instruction state. Also, the operation instruction image is controlled to be displayed in the dialogue effect, the continuous hitting effect, and the chance effect during repeated hitting.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect differs depending on whether the control is performed in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is controlled, the auto button function is set and the first operation is performed. Compared with the case where the control is performed in the instructed state, the frequency of executing the effects that require the operation of the operating means, such as the dialogue effect and the continuous hitting effect, is reduced. Further, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is controlled, the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is set. The frequency of execution of the movable body effect and the cut-in effect at the start of fluctuation is higher than that when controlled to. In the present embodiment, the movable body effect and the cut-in effect at the start of fluctuation correspond to a special effect that does not require the operation of the operating means.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of each effect is different depending on whether the control is in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. It is the same. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is not set, whether it is controlled to the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. , The execution frequency of each effect is the same.

Then, regardless of whether the control is in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state, when the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of the continuous striking effect is executed. Are the same, and the frequency at which the operation instruction image is displayed in the continuous striking effect is the same. Therefore, regardless of whether the control is in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state, when the auto button function is not set, the continuous striking effect is executed. The frequency with which the operation instruction image is displayed is the same.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment includes a fifth stage A and a fifth stage B having different production contents as the fifth stage, which is the maximum stage of the continuous striking effect. In the present embodiment, the fifth stage A is a stage for specifying the same effect content as the fifth stage in the first embodiment described above as the effect content of the continuous striking effect. Specifically, the fifth stage A is a stage in which an image imitating the character string of "blessing" is displayed as a background image, and the effect content in which the movable body 90 operates from the original position Pa to the effect position Pb is specified.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, in the fifth stage B, an image imitating the character string of "blessing" is displayed as a background image, and a character image CA imitating a predetermined character is displayed. It is a stage to identify. The fifth stage B is a stage for specifying the effect content in which the movable body 90 does not operate. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the fifth stage A corresponds to the operation effect in which the movable body 90 operates.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is configured to be able to change the control state related to the operation of the movable body 90 by operating a second state change switch (not shown) arranged on the back side of the machine. In the following description, the control state related to the operation of the movable body 90 is referred to as an “operating state”. That is, the operating state of the present embodiment can be grasped as a state relating to the movable body. The operating state of the present embodiment includes a first operating state and a second operating state.

The sub-control CPU 51 of the present embodiment can be controlled to a predetermined operating state by setting a predetermined value in the operating state flag in the sub-control RWM53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to change the operating state by updating the value of the operating state flag when the operation signal indicating that the second state change switch is operated is input. .. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the operation state flag when an operation signal indicating that the second state change switch has been operated is input during the standby state, while during the game period. When an operation signal indicating that the second state change switch has been operated is input, the value of the operation state flag is not updated. That is, in the present embodiment, the operating state can be changed during the standby state, but cannot be changed during the game period.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, the operation of the movable body 90 in each effect may be different based on whether or not the auto button function is set and the current operating state. Specifically, when the auto button function is set, the stage that can be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect differs between the first operating state and the second operating state. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is set to the auto button function and is controlled to the first operation state, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the fifth stage B as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect, while the fifth stage B can be determined. Control so that the 5th stage A is not determined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operation state is controlled, the continuous hitting effect is not executed in the effect content of the fifth stage A. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 is set to the auto button function and is controlled to the second operation state, both the fifth stage A and the fifth stage B are determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect. Control as much as possible. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the second operation state is controlled, the continuous striking effect can be executed with the effect content of the fifth stage A. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and controlled to the first operation instruction state, and when the auto button function is set and the second operation is performed. It can be said that the frequency with which the continuous striking effect is executed differs depending on the effect content of the fifth stage A as compared with the case where the control is performed in the instructed state.

Further, when the auto button function is not set, the stage that can be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect is the same in the first operating state and in the second operating state. Specifically, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to the first operating state or to the second operating state, regardless of whether the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to the second operating state. Both the fifth stage A and the fifth stage B are determinably controlled as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect is different depending on whether the control is performed in the first operating state or the second operating state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and controlled to the first operating state, the auto button function is set and the second operating state is set. The frequency of execution of the movable body effect and the continuous striking effect at the start of fluctuation is lower than that when controlled to. Further, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and controlled to the first operation instruction state, the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is set. The frequency of execution of the dialogue effect and the cut-in effect is higher than that when the control is performed. In the present embodiment, the dialogue effect and the cut-in effect correspond to a specific effect in which the movable body does not operate.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of each effect is the same when controlled in the first operating state and when controlled in the second operating state. be. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is not set, either when it is controlled to the first operating state or when it is controlled to the second operating state, respectively. The execution frequency of the effect is the same.

The effect of the second embodiment will be described.
(2-1) When the auto button function is set, the effect content of the continuous striking effect changes even if the player does not operate the first effect button BT1, so that the annoyance can be reduced, but the effect is monotonous. There is a risk of becoming. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set, a stage that can be determined as an upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect depending on whether the control is performed in the first operating state or the second operating state. Because they are different, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the interest in the game.

(2-2) In particular, in the second embodiment, it is possible to make different whether or not the continuous striking effect can be executed in the effect content of the fifth stage A in which the movable body 90 operates, depending on the operation state. It is possible to further clarify the difference in each operating state as compared with the case where the frequency of performing the continuous striking effect is simply different depending on the effect content of the fifth stage A. According to this, it is possible to more preferably suppress the production from becoming monotonous and improve the interest in the game.

(2-3) When the movable body 90 is controlled to the first operating state, the continuous striking effect is not executed in the effect content of the fifth stage A in which the movable body 90 operates, and the effect content of the fifth stage B in which the movable body 90 does not operate. A continuous hitting effect can be executed with. The operating state can be changed by operating the second state change switch. Therefore, even when the movable body 90 cannot be controlled normally, the continuous striking effect can be normally executed by controlling the movable body 90 to the first operation state.

(2-4) When the auto button function is set, the movable body effect at the start of fluctuation can be executed at different frequencies depending on whether the control is performed in the first operating state or the second operating state. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by changing the effect between the first operation state and the second operation state.

(2-5) On the other hand, when the auto button function is not set, the movable body effect at the start of fluctuation is produced at the same frequency regardless of whether it is controlled to the first operating state or the second operating state. Since it can be executed, it is possible to enjoy the effect of the movable body at the start of fluctuation regardless of the operating state.

(2-6) Further, when the auto button function is set, the cut-in effect can be executed at different frequencies depending on whether the control is performed in the first operating state or the second operating state. , It is possible to entertain the player by changing the effect between the first operating state and the second operating state.

(2-7) On the other hand, when the auto button function is not set, the cut-in effect is executed at the same frequency regardless of whether it is controlled to the first operating state or the second operating state. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the cut-in effect regardless of the operating state.

(2-8) When the auto button function is set, the effect content of the continuous striking effect changes even if the player does not operate the first effect button BT1, so that the annoyance can be reduced. On the other hand, if the operation instruction image is displayed in the continuous striking effect even though the auto button function is set, there is a risk that the player may be confused. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is controlled, the auto button function is set and the first operation is performed. Since the frequency at which the operation instruction image is displayed can be reduced as compared with the case where the operation instruction image is controlled, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(2-9) In particular, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set, it is possible to make a difference whether or not to display the operation instruction image in the continuous striking effect according to the operation instruction state. Compared with the case where the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image is simply reduced, it is possible to more preferably suppress the confusion of the player and suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game.

(2-10) When the auto button function is not set, the frequency is the same regardless of whether the control is in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. Since the operation instruction image is displayed in the continuous striking effect, it is possible to suppress that the effect content is not changed because the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the continuous striking effect.

(2-11) When the auto button function is set, the dialogue effect can be executed at different frequencies depending on whether the control is performed in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. , It is possible to entertain the player by changing the effect between the first operation instruction state and the second operation instruction state.

(2-12) On the other hand, when the auto button function is not set, the dialogue effect is executed at the same frequency regardless of whether it is controlled by the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the dialogue effect regardless of the operation instruction state.

(2-13) Further, when the auto button function is set, the movable body effect at the start of fluctuation and the effect of the movable body at the start of fluctuation differ depending on whether the control is performed in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. Since the cut-in effect can be executed, it is possible to entertain the player by changing the effect between the first operation state and the second operation state.

(2-14) On the other hand, when the auto button function is not set, the movable body at the start of fluctuation has the same frequency regardless of whether it is controlled to the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. Since the effect and the cut-in effect can be executed, the movable body effect and the cut-in effect at the start of fluctuation can be enjoyed regardless of the operation instruction state.

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.

-In the second embodiment, the effect content of the fifth stage B may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the effect content of the fifth stage B, the effect content that makes the movable body 90 appear to operate by displaying an image imitating the movable body 90 on the effect display device EH while not operating the movable body 90. It may be adopted.

-In the second embodiment, the frequency of determining the fifth stage A as the upper limit stage in the continuous striking effect when controlled by each operation state may be appropriately changed. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is set to the auto button function, the fifth stage A regardless of whether it is controlled to the first operating state or the second operating state. While making it possible to determine, the frequency of determining the fifth stage may be different. Further, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the fifth stage A depending on whether the control is in the first operating state or in the second operating state. Whether or not to do so may be different, and the frequency of determining the fifth stage A may be different. That is, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether or not the auto button function is set, the frequency with which the continuous striking effect is executed according to the effect content of the fifth stage A depending on which operating state is controlled. May be different. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may have different stages that can be determined as the stage of the continuous striking effect depending on whether the control is performed in the first operating state or in the second operating state.

-In the second embodiment, the movable body 90 operates by making the frequency itself at which the continuous striking effect is executed different between when it is controlled to the first operating state and when it is controlled to the second operating state. The frequency at which the continuous striking effect is executed may be different depending on the effect content to be performed (the effect content of the fifth stage A). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled so that the execution frequency of the continuous striking effect is different between when the first operation state is controlled and when the second operation state is controlled. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the continuous striking effect to be executable when it is controlled to the second operation state, while it does not execute the continuous striking effect or performs the second operation when it is controlled to the first operation state. It may be controlled so that it is difficult to execute the continuous striking effect as compared with the case where the state is controlled.

-In the second embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect when controlled by the first operating state and the execution frequency of each effect when controlled by the second operating state may be appropriately changed. .. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is not set to the auto button function, the execution frequency of each effect differs between when it is controlled to the first operating state and when it is controlled to the second operating state. You may let me. Further, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 has the same execution frequency of each effect when it is controlled to the first operation state and when it is controlled to the second operation state. May be. At this time, the execution frequency of each effect can be set for each effect. For example, for some of the effects, the execution frequency is different depending on the operation state, while for the effects that are different from some of the effects, the execution frequency is the same regardless of the operation state. May be.

-In the second embodiment, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect when controlled by each operation instruction state may be appropriately changed. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is set to the auto button function, the dialogue effect is produced regardless of whether the control is in the first operation instruction state or in the second operation instruction state. And while the operation instruction image can be displayed in the continuous striking effect, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect may be different. Further, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the first operation instruction state and the second operation instruction state in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect. Whether or not the operation instruction image can be displayed may be different, and the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image may be different in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect. That is, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether or not the auto button function is set, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect is determined according to which operation instruction state is controlled. It may be different.

-In the second embodiment, the frequency itself at which the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect are executed differs between when the first operation instruction state is controlled and when the second operation instruction state is controlled. The frequency at which the operation instruction image is displayed may be different. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the frequency of executing the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect differs between when the first operation instruction state is controlled and when the second operation instruction state is controlled. good. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 executably controls the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state, while the sub-control CPU 51 controls the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect when it is controlled to the second operation instruction state. It may be controlled so that it is difficult to execute the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect as compared with the case where the operation is not executed or the second operation instruction state is controlled.

-In the second embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect when controlled to the first operation instruction state and the execution frequency of each effect when controlled to the second operation instruction state are appropriately changed. May be good. For example, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes each effect frequently when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state and when it is controlled to the second operation instruction state. May be different. Further, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes each effect depending on whether it is controlled to the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. May be the same. At this time, the execution frequency of each effect can be set for each effect. For example, for some of the effects, the execution frequency is different depending on the operation instruction state, while for the effects different from some of the effects, the execution frequency is different regardless of the operation instruction state. May be the same.

-In the second embodiment, the frequency with which the operation instruction image is displayed in the dialogue effect is controlled to the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state when the auto button function is set. It may be the same regardless of whether or not it is. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is set to the auto button function, it may be controlled to the first operation instruction state or to the second operation instruction state. , You may control to display the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect.

-In the second embodiment, the method of changing the operation instruction state may be appropriately changed. For example, the operation instruction state may be changed by operating the first state change switch when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. Further, the operation instruction state may be changed by operating the first state change switch during a part or all of the game period. Similarly, the method of changing the operating state may be appropriately changed.

-In the second embodiment, the position where the first state change switch is arranged may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first state change switch may be arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Similarly, the position where the second state change switch is arranged may be changed as appropriate.

-In the second embodiment, the operation instruction state may be changed in association with the effect mode that defines the execution mode of various effects. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to the first operation instruction state when controlling to the first effect mode, while controlling to the second operation instruction state when controlling to the second effect mode. Similarly, the operating state may be changed in association with the effect mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to the first operation state when it is controlled to the first effect mode, while it may be controlled to the second operation state when it is controlled to the second effect mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 can appropriately set the conditions for changing the effect mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the effect mode when the predetermined lottery is won, may change the effect mode according to the current gaming state, or operate the predetermined operation means. The production mode may be changed as a trigger.

-The second embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have one or both of the function of changing the operation instruction state and the function of changing the operation state.
-In each embodiment, it may be possible to execute a stepwise effect in which the content of the effect can be changed stepwise over a plurality of stages, in addition to the continuous hitting effect. In this alternative example, the continuous striking effect corresponds to the first stage effect, and the stage effect different from the continuous striking effect corresponds to the second stage effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the stage of the second stage effect based on the operation of an operation means (for example, the second effect button BT2) different from that of the first effect button BT1. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the stage of the second stage effect when the operation means different from that of the first effect button BT1 is not operated even when the auto button function is set. You may. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to execute the second stage effect during the execution of the first stage effect. At this time, the auto button function is set and the first stage effect is being executed. Even in a certain case, when an operation means different from the first effect button BT1 is operated, it may be possible to control to change the stage of the second stage effect.

-In each embodiment, it may be possible to execute a result effect for deriving a predetermined result after the end of the continuous striking effect. The result effect may be executed with the effect content according to the stage that has finally changed in the continuous striking effect. At this time, the effect content of the result effect may be the same even if the final changed stage in the continuous striking effect is different. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 finally changes the stage in the continuous striking effect from the first stage to the fourth stage, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the result effect in the first effect content, while the sub-control CPU 51 finally changes in the continuous striking effect. When is the fifth stage, the result effect may be controlled to be executed by the second effect content.

-In each embodiment, the end timing of the continuous striking effect may be different or the same depending on the effect content of the continuous striking effect. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 reaches the maximum stage before the operation valid period ends in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 may end the continuous striking effect after a predetermined time has elapsed after reaching the maximum stage. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 51 does not reach the maximum stage by the end of the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 may end the continuous striking effect after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the operation valid period. good. According to this, since the end timing can be changed according to the effect content of the continuous striking effect, for example, even if the maximum stage is reached before the end of the operation valid period, the continuous striking effect is delayed. It can be suppressed from being lost. Further, in the continuous striking effect, the sub-control CPU 51 reaches the maximum stage before the end of the operation valid period, or does not reach the maximum stage by the end of the operation valid period. Even if there is, the repeated hitting effect may be ended at the same predetermined timing. According to this, since the end timing of the continuous striking effect can be set to a uniform timing, it is possible to prevent the final change stage in the continuous striking effect and the overlooking of a predetermined effect performed following the continuous striking effect. ..

-In each embodiment, the operation means instructed to operate in the dialogue effect, the continuous hitting effect, and the continuous hitting chance effect may be appropriately changed.
-In each embodiment, the chance effect during repeated hits may be executed when the auto button function is set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display a predetermined chance image CG regardless of the operation of the second effect button BT2 when the continuous hitting chance effect is executed while the auto button function is set. Alternatively, the predetermined chance image CG may be displayed when the second effect button BT2 is operated. Further, in the second embodiment, when the continuous hitting chance effect can be executed when the auto button function is set, whether to display the operation instruction image in the continuous hitting chance effect according to the operation instruction state. It may be different whether or not. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is set to the auto button function, when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state, the operation instruction image is displayed in the chance effect during repeated hits, while the operation instruction image is controlled to the second operation instruction state. When this is done, it may be controlled so that the operation instruction image is not displayed in the chance effect during repeated hits. Further, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set, the execution frequency of the continuous hitting chance effect may be different depending on the operation instruction state. According to this, the execution frequency of the continuous striking effect corresponding to the first operation instruction effect differs between when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state and when it is controlled to the second operation instruction state. 2 Since the execution frequency of the chance effect during repeated hits corresponding to the operation instruction effect is different, the execution frequency of the effect can be changed according to the operation instruction state to entertain the player. Further, when the auto button function is set, the execution frequency of the chance effect during repeated hits may be different depending on the operating state. Further, when the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of the continuous hitting chance effect may be different depending on the operation instruction state, or the execution frequency of the continuous hitting chance effect may be different depending on the operation state. May be good.

-If the auto button function is set so that the chance effect during repeated hits can be executed, the auto button is triggered by the operation of the second effect button BT2 during the execution of the chance effect during repeated hits. The function may be canceled.

-In each embodiment, in the continuous hitting effect, the stage may be changed up to the determined upper limit stage regardless of the result of the stage progress lottery. In this case, for example, if the current stage has not reached the upper limit stage when the operation valid period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 may update the value of the stage flag to a value corresponding to the upper limit stage. According to this, even if the stage progress lottery is not won, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered because the stage of the continuous striking effect does not change to the upper limit stage. In this case, regardless of whether the auto button function is set or not, the stage of the continuous striking effect changes to the determined upper limit stage regardless of the result of the stage progress lottery. You may control it. That is, the probability that the effect content of the continuous striking effect changes to the effect content of the upper limit stage may be the same when the auto button function is set and when it is not set. In addition, when the auto button function is set, the auto button function is set while controlling so that the stage of the continuous striking effect changes up to the determined upper limit stage regardless of the result of the stage progress lottery. If not, the stage of the continuous striking effect may be controlled so as not to change to the upper limit stage. According to this, when the auto button function is set, it is possible to suppress that the stage of the continuous striking effect does not change to the upper limit stage, which reduces the interest, but when the auto button function is not set, it is possible to suppress it. By operating the first effect button BT1, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment that the stage of the continuous striking effect is changed to the upper limit stage by one's own hand.

-In each embodiment, the conditions for changing the stage of the continuous striking effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the conditions under which the stage of the continuous striking effect changes may be different depending on whether the auto button function is set or not. As an example, when a predetermined fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the stage of the continuous striking effect can be changed to a predetermined stage when the auto button function is not set, while the auto button function is set. When this is done, the stage of the continuous striking effect may be controlled so as not to change to a predetermined stage. According to this, since the auto button function can be canceled and the motivation for operating the first effect button BT1 by one's own hand can be motivated, the player can be encouraged to actively participate in the game. .. Further, as an example, when a predetermined fluctuation pattern is specified, the auto button function is canceled after changing the stage of the continuous striking effect to the predetermined first specific stage with the auto button function set. By operating the first effect button BT1, it may be controlled so that the stage of the continuous striking effect can be changed from the first specific stage to a predetermined second specific stage. At this time, if the auto button function is not canceled, it may be controlled so that the stage of the continuous striking effect does not change from the first specific stage to the subsequent stages. Further, when the auto button function is canceled from the start time of the continuous striking effect, the stage of the continuous striking effect may be controlled so as not to change to the first specific stage. That is, when a predetermined fluctuation pattern is specified, the continuous striking effect is started with the auto button function set, and then the auto button function is canceled after the stage of the continuous striking effect is changed to the first specific stage. 1 The stage of the continuous striking effect may be changed up to the second specific stage on condition that the effect button BT1 is operated.

-In each embodiment, the winning probability of the staged lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, the winning probabilities of the staged lottery may be the same regardless of the specified variation pattern. Further, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery may be the same regardless of which stage is changed to which stage. Further, the winning probabilities of the step-by-step lottery may be different depending on a predetermined lottery even if the specified fluctuation patterns are the same.

-In each embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a stage progress lottery as to whether or not to proceed with the stage of the continuous striking effect. In this case, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to change the stage of the continuous striking effect according to the number of times the first effect button BT1 is operated during the operation valid period of the continuous striking effect. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect button BT1 from the first stage to the second stage when the first effect button BT1 is operated five times during the operation valid period of the continuous striking effect. It may be controlled to change the stage of the continuous striking effect when the number of operations of is reached a predetermined number of times. Further, in this case, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 considers that the first effect button BT1 is operated every time a predetermined waiting time elapses after the operation valid period of the continuous striking effect is started. , The stage of the continuous striking effect may be changed when the number of times the waiting time has elapsed reaches a predetermined number of times.

-In each embodiment, the type of stage that can be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to determine the third to fifth stages as the upper limit stage when the fluctuation pattern HP2 is specified. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fluctuation pattern HP4, the fifth stage may not be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect. Further, for example, the stage that can be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect may be different depending on whether the auto button function is set or not. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 makes it possible to determine the fifth stage as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect when the auto button function is set when a predetermined fluctuation pattern is specified, while the auto button function is set. When not, the fifth stage may be controlled so as not to be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous striking effect.

-In each embodiment, when the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, control is performed so that the continuous striking effect is restarted from a predetermined stage regardless of the stage of the continuous striking effect when the auto button function is canceled. You may. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to update the value of the stage flag when the auto button function is canceled. For example, when the auto button function is canceled, the sub-control CPU 51 may update the value of the stage flag to a value that specifies the first stage.

-In each embodiment, when the auto button function is set, the control when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the execution of the continuous striking effect can be appropriately set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may release the auto button function triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1 and execute the step-by-step lottery, or may activate the auto button function triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1. On the other hand, the step-by-step lottery may be executed triggered by the operation of the next first effect button BT1. That is, the operation that triggers the cancellation of the auto button function and the operation that triggers the execution of the stage progress lottery may be combined or may be separate operations.

-In each embodiment, the timing at which the auto button function can be set may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to set the auto button function when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the game period. In this case, the period during which the auto button function can be set can be set as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to set the auto button function during the period during which the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect are not executed. At this time, the auto button function may be set for the entire period during which the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect are not executed, or even during the period during which the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect are not executed, the auto button function may be set. The button function may be disabled. For example, in a predetermined period in which the auto button function cannot be set, a period during a big hit game, a period in which a predetermined error occurs, and a period in which a predetermined effect different from the dialogue effect and the continuous hit effect is executed. Etc. may be included. Further, even during the execution of the dialogue effect or the continuous striking effect, the auto button function may be set by the operation of the operation means different from the operation means in which the operation is instructed in the dialogue effect or the continuous striking effect. According to this, the auto button function can be canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect, and then the auto button function can be set again before the continuous striking effect ends. In this case, in the effect display device EH, even if the auto button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous striking effect and the auto button function is set again after that, the auto button function is not canceled or the auto button function is set. The stage of the continuous striking effect may be changed to the same stage as when the button function is canceled and the auto button function is not set thereafter.

-In each embodiment, the timing at which the auto button function can be canceled may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled so as not to cancel the auto button function even when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the game period. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button function so that it can be canceled even during the game period, even during the period during which the dialogue effect and the continuous striking effect are not being executed. In this case, the period during which the auto button function can be canceled can be set as appropriate. For example, the auto button function may be canceled during the period during which the reach effect is not executed, or the auto button function may be canceled during the period during which the jackpot game is not granted. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to cancel the auto button function regardless of the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated.

-In each embodiment, the production content of each effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of stages for specifying the effect content of the continuous striking effect may be changed. Further, in the continuous striking effect, a plurality of stages may be provided as the same number of stages as in the fifth stage A and the fifth stage B in the second embodiment. Further, as the effect content of the continuous striking effect, it is not necessary to include a stage of specifying the effect content in which the movable body 90 operates.

-In each embodiment, the continuous striking effect may be executed as a voice effect, a light emission effect, or a movable body effect. Further, the continuous striking effect may be executed by a combination of a display effect, a voice effect, a light emitting effect, and a movable body effect.

-In each embodiment, in the continuous striking effect, a predetermined operation sound may be output each time the first effect button BT1 is operated. At this time, the output mode of the operation sound may be different depending on the number of times the first effect button BT1 is operated, or may be different depending on the stage of the continuous striking effect.

-In each embodiment, the control when an operation means different from the operation means to which the operation is instructed is operated may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to execute the step-by-step lottery even when an operation means different from the operation means to which the operation is instructed (for example, the second effect button BT2) is operated in the continuous hitting effect. good. In this case, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery may be different depending on whether the operating means to which the operation is instructed is operated or the operating means different from the operating means to which the operation is instructed is instructed. Further, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the step progress lottery even when an operation means different from the operation means to which the operation is instructed is operated, while the auto button function is performed. When is set, the step progress lottery may not be executed even when an operation means different from the operation means instructed to operate is operated. Further, with respect to the dialogue effect and the chance effect during repeated hits, the effect may be advanced when an operation means different from the operation means instructed to operate is operated.

-In each embodiment, in place of or in addition to the auto button function, when the first effect button BT1 continues to be operated during the operation valid period in the continuous stroke effect (so-called long press), the first effect button BT1 is repeatedly pressed. It may be provided with an operation assist function that is regarded as being operated and a step-by-step lottery is performed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the second continuous striking effect execution process when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or longer during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. do. On the other hand, in the sub-control CPU 51, when the first effect button BT1 is not operated and when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for less than a predetermined time during the operation valid period in the continuous striking effect. The first continuous hitting effect execution process is executed. In this example, the state when the first effect button BT1 is not operated and the time when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated is less than a predetermined time, that is, the operation assist function is operating. The state when there is none corresponds to the first control state. Further, in this example, the state when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or longer, that is, the state when the operation assist function is operating corresponds to the second control state. do. According to this, the same suggestion result can be derived in the continuous striking effect regardless of whether the operation assist function is canceled or not during the continuous striking effect.

-In each embodiment, in the light amount adjusting function, the light amount (luminance) of the image display unit GH of the staging display device EH may be adjustable in place of or in addition to the decorative lamp La. In this case, by adjusting the amount of light during the execution of the continuous striking effect, the effect mode of the continuous striking effect can be changed.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have one or both of the volume adjusting function and the light amount adjusting function.
・ 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 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. Further, the number of operating means may be changed.

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.
Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and the modified example will be described.

(B) In either case of the first control state or the second control state, the effect stage of the stage effect can be changed to the special effect stage, while the first control state. In this case and in the case of the second control state, the probability that the effect stage of the stage effect changes to the special effect stage may differ.

(B) A variation information determining means for determining variation information that can specify the content of the variation game, and a game executing means for executing the variation game based on the variation information determined by the variation information determining means are provided. , The variation information includes special variation information, and when the stage effect is executed in the second control state, when the variation game is executed based on the special variation information, the effect stage of the stage effect. Cannot change to the special production stage.

BT1 ... 1st effect button (operation means, 1st operation means), BT2 ... 2nd effect button (operation means, 2nd operation means), BT3 ... cross key (operation means, 2nd operation means), EH ... effect display Device (effect execution means), La ... decorative lamp (effect execution means), Sp ... speaker (effect execution means), 10 ... pachinko game machine, 13a ... first special symbol display unit (game execution means), 13b ... second Special symbol display unit (game execution means), 40 ... main control board, 41 ... main control CPU (variation information determination means), 50 ... sub control board, 51 ... sub control CPU (effect control means), 90 ... movable body ( Direction execution means).

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can execute variable games
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A staging execution means capable of performing a staging in connection with the variable game,
The staging control means for controlling the staging execution means and
Equipped with a staging state control means for controlling the staging state ,
The effect executing means includes a display means capable of displaying an image, and includes a display means.
The production includes a stage production in which the production content can be changed stepwise over a plurality of production stages.
The display means can display an operation instruction image instructing the operation of the operation means during the execution of the stage effect.
The control state when the effect control means executes the stage effect is
A first control state that changes the effect stage of the stage effect according to the repeated striking operation of the operation means, and
Even when the operating means is not repeatedly hit, there is a second control state in which the operating means is regarded as being repeatedly hit and the effect stage of the stage effect is changed.
The effect state includes a first effect state and a second effect state.
The effect control means can be changed from the second control state to the first control state during the execution of the stage effect based on the operation of the operation means.
The effect executing means is described up to the same effect stage regardless of whether the second control state is changed to the first control state or not changed during the execution of the stage effect. It is possible to change the production stage of the stage production,
When the second control state is changed to the first control state during the execution of the stage effect, the interval at which the effect stage changes in the stage effect is changed according to the operation mode of the operation means. While you can
Even if the second control state is not changed to the first control state during the execution of the stage effect, it is possible to make the interval when the effect stage changes in the stage effect different. And
The display frequency of the operation instruction image differs between the second control state and the first effect state and the second control state and the second effect state. A featured gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second control state is a control state in which the operation means is regarded as being repeatedly hit and the effect stage of the stage effect is changed even when the operation means is not operated. ..

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