JP7106130B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, has an operation means (an example of a production button) that a player can operate, and uses the operation means to perform a predetermined operation (an example of repeated hits and long presses). When the button is pressed, a predetermined control relating to an effect is performed, thereby executing a predetermined effect, for example (Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2015-192821 A

By the way, in recent years, even when the operation means has not been operated, it is assumed that the operation means has been operated and a predetermined control is performed. can be set by selecting the However, when the player cannot grasp whether or not such settings are made, it becomes impossible to appropriately determine whether or not it is necessary to operate the operation means. There is a risk that it may be lowered.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from losing interest.

A game machine that solves the above problems includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, a detection means that can detect the operation of the operation means, an effect execution means that can execute an effect, and an effect control that controls the execution of the effect. means, wherein the operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the detection means includes a first detection means capable of detecting an operation of the first operation means; , and a second detection means capable of detecting an operation of the second operation means, and the operation amount until the operation of the first operation means is detected by the first detection means is determined by the second operation means operation is detected by the second detection means, and the first operation means is operated in a predetermined manner during at least a first acceptance period during which the operation of the first operation means can be accepted. When a predetermined setting is made, the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode even if the first operation means is not operated. It is possible to perform control related to the first effect assuming that it is a thing, and at least in a second reception period in which the operation of the second operation means can be accepted, when the second operation means is operated, the control related to the second effect is performed. control can be executed, and at least during a part or all of the first reception period, an effect is performed so as to make it possible to recognize whether the predetermined setting is made, and the first reception period is the The period during which the operation of the first operating means can be accepted and the period during which the operation of the second operating means can be accepted may overlap. While an effect prompting the operation of the first operating means can be executed, the effect prompting the operation of the second operating means is not executed, and the operation mode of the first operating means includes the predetermined mode and the specific mode. and, the predetermined mode is a mode of increasing the number of operations of the first operating means, the specific mode is a mode of continuing the operation of the first operating means, and the first reception In the period, while the first operating means is operated in the specific mode, special control can be executed assuming that the first operating means has been operated in the predetermined mode, When the special control is executed, it is assumed that the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode, the control related to the first effect is executed, and before the start of the first acceptance period, When the first operation means is operated in the specific mode, even if the first reception period starts, the special control is restricted, and after the start of the first acceptance period, the operation of the first operating means in the specific mode that has been performed before the start of the first acceptance period is temporarily terminated, and the first acceptance period is terminated When the operation of the first operation means in the specific mode is resumed before the end, the special control can be executed, and the operation of the second operation means is performed during the first reception period. can also be accepted, but even if the second operating means is operated in the specific mode, the execution of control is restricted assuming that the second operating means has been operated in the predetermined mode and even if the first operation means is operated one or more times after the start of the first reception period, the special control is performed according to the specific mode before the end of the first reception period. The gist is that it can be executed when one operation means is operated .

A game machine that solves the above problems includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, a detection means that can detect the operation of the operation means, an effect execution means that can execute an effect, and an effect control that controls the execution of the effect. means, wherein the operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the detection means includes a first detection means capable of detecting an operation of the first operation means; , and a second detection means capable of detecting an operation of the second operation means, and the operation amount until the operation of the first operation means is detected by the first detection means is determined by the second operation means operation is detected by the second detection means, and the first operation means is operated in a predetermined manner during at least a first acceptance period during which the operation of the first operation means can be accepted. When a predetermined setting is made, the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode even if the first operation means is not operated. It is possible to perform control related to the first effect assuming that it is a thing, and at least in a second reception period in which the operation of the second operation means can be accepted, when the second operation means is operated, the control related to the second effect is performed. Control can be executed, and at least during a part or all of the first reception period, an effect is performed so as to make it possible to recognize whether the predetermined setting is made, and the operation mode of the first operation means. has the predetermined mode and a specific mode, the predetermined mode is a mode in which the number of operations of the first operating means is increased, and the specific mode is a mode in which the first operating means is operated. It is a mode in which the operation is continued, and in the first accepting period, it is assumed that the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode while the first operating means is being operated in the specific mode. It is possible to execute a presumed special control, and when the special control is executed, it is assumed that the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect is executed. and if the first operation means is operated in the specific mode before the start of the first reception period, execution of the special control is restricted even if the first reception period starts. , after the start of the first reception period, the operation of the first operating means in the specific mode that has been performed before the start of the first reception period is temporarily terminated, and the specified When the operation of the first operating means is resumed according to the aspect of , the special control can be executed, and an error is detected. and error reporting means capable of reporting at least the error detected by the error detection means, wherein the errors include a first type error and a second type error. , when the type 1 error occurs while the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the type 1 error is notified, and the predetermined setting is made. The gist of the invention is that, when the type 2 error occurs during the operation, the type 2 error is notified and the predetermined setting can be canceled.

In the gaming machine, the first effect and the second effect may be the same or different effects.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of operation production|presentation. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a single-operation system effect. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a single-operation system effect. (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a single-operation system effect. (a) to (e) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a multi-operation system effect. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a multi-operation system effect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the appearance rate of the production|presentation in each production|presentation mode. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the setting of the operation assistance function accompanying the transition of production mode. 4 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of dialogue production; 4 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of dialogue production; 4 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of dialogue production; 4 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of a gauge charge effect; 4 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of a gauge charge effect; 4 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of a gauge charge effect; 4 is a timing chart showing an example of a setting change mode of an operation assistance function;

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10, which is an example of a game machine, includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11 . On the front side of the game board YB, there is formed a game area YBa in which game balls, which are an example of game media, flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed substantially in the center thereof when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. The shooting handle HD is an example of means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. As an example, the firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the shooting handle HD. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a ball tray 12, which is an example of a storage section for storing game balls. As an example, the ball plate 12 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame.

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

The operation modes of the operation units D1 and D2 each include a short press operation and a long press operation. A short-press operation is an operation mode in which the detection time (operation time) from when the operation of a certain operation unit is detected until it is no longer detected is less than the specified time Lm. An operation mode in which the short press operation is performed only once is a so-called "single press". Further, an operation mode in which the number of operations of a certain operation unit is increased in a relatively short period of time by repeatedly performing a short-press operation is so-called "continuous pressing". A long-pressing operation is an operation mode in which an operation of a certain operation unit is performed, and the elapsed time after the operation of the operation unit is detected is equal to or longer than the specified time Lm. The specified time Lm can be set to 1 second as an example, but is not limited to this, and may be less than 1 second or greater than 1 second. Further, the first operation unit D1 and the second operation unit D2 are not limited to the button type or the lever type, and may be a touch sensor type, and a predetermined display device is configured to function as a touch panel type operation means. may be Although the operation units D1 and D2 of the present embodiment incorporate light emitters (not shown), the present invention is not limited to this, and may have a configuration that does not incorporate light emitters. Each of the operation units D1 and D2 includes a vibration motor (not shown) as means capable of generating vibration. The operation parts D1 and D2 vibrate due to vibration generated by the vibration motor. The vibration motor may be a single vibration motor shared by the operation units D1 and D2, and may be configured to vibrate the firing handle HD.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a and a second special symbol display portion 13b as display portions capable of displaying special games. In the special game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (special lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display portion 13b displays a second special game. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined 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 run concurrently. The special symbols include a big-hit symbol, which is an example of a big-hit display result, and a losing symbol, which is an example of a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special lottery, a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and after the special game of the big win is finished, a big win game is provided.

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

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

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

The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the effect game, the big-hit symbol combination is derived. A jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same. When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The missing symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787", in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. In this specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixed and stopped, such as a shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the effect game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as "variation game".

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

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second special start winning opening 16 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second special starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second special starting winning hole 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 is normally variable operable between an open state in which game balls can enter the second special starting prize winning port 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second special starting prize winning port 16. A member 17 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a large prize winning opening 18 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is a special variable member that is an example of a means capable of operating between an open state in which game balls can enter the big prize winning port 18 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the big prize winning port 18. 19. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a special symbol winning game. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special prize winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal prize winning port 26 as a prize winning port that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal winning sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball entered into the normal winning hole 26 . In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the normal prize winning sensor, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18 and 26. - 特許庁Entering a game ball into a winning hole is a so-called "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 27. - 特許庁As an example, the out port 27 opens into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls shot to the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning holes 15, 16, 18 and 26 are ejected from the out hole 27 to the outside of the machine.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect movable body EY are effect devices capable of executing effects, respectively, and they constitute the effect device group DE, which is an example of effect execution means. Configure. The production execution means is not limited to including all of the production display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the production movable body EY. may have been

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). As an example, the specific symbols are defined to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big win game until the next big win game is awarded. In the normal symbols, after the end of the big win game, it is defined that the second advantageous state is controlled until the special game of the predetermined number of times of operation ends or until the next big win game is awarded. ing. Not limited to this, on the condition that the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 has passed through a specific area (so-called V zone), the game state after the end of the big win game is controlled to the first advantageous state, and the specific area may be configured to control the game state after the end of the jackpot game to the second advantageous state on the condition that it does not pass through.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 . The main control board 40 performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the processing. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. - 特許庁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 predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 .

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 42) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read but in which information cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 43) and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter , indicated as main control RWM 44).

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. The variation pattern is information capable of specifying at least a part of the effect content (variation content) of the effect game performed during execution of the special game. Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a ready-to-win performance is performed in the performance game, and finally a big-hit symbol combination is derived. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately leads to a winning symbol combination in the effect game. The losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game and a variation pattern of "no reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is not performed in the effect game.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42 . For example, information stored by the main control RWM 44 includes flags, counters, and timers. Microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 42 . The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured on one chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be configured separately.

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

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

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, the information stored by the sub-control RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. In addition, the sub control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub control CPU 51 . The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers. The real-time clock 54 has a power supply (not shown). Even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off, the real-time clock 54 operates with power supplied from the power supply unit and generates at least information that can identify the current time. Real-time clock 54 may be capable of generating information that identifies the current date.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to a stepping motor (not shown) included in the effect movable body EY. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the effect movable body EY. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first operating section D1 and the second operating section D2. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal (ON signal) output when the first operation unit D1 is operated and an operation signal (ON signal) output when the second operation unit D2 is operated. It is

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

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first special start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball has won the first special start winning opening 15, the main control CPU42 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special reservation number. Thus, the first special game reserve condition is established when the game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1 when the first special reserve number is less than the upper limit number.

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

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 44, when the game ball has not won the first special start winning port 15, and when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second special starting winning hole 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second special starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16, the main control CPU42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) determine whether When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the second special game reserve condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2 when the second special reserve number is less than the upper limit number.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the special game execution condition is established, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU42 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires from the main control RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 uses a special winning random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated).

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

When the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the winning symbols to be derived in the first special game. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a loss variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first special pending number" is changed to the "second special game". Since the processing is read as "special pending number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In other words, the main control CPU 42 performs the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and then ends the special symbol start processing.

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

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has passed. .

On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has passed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process by the main control CPU 42, and performs a special lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start hole. is configured as

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the main control CPU 42 derives the big-hit symbols in the special game, it executes the big-hit game process after the big-hit special game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 42 provides the specified type of jackpot game. The jackpot game is an example of a privilege, and an example of privilege granting means for granting a privilege is configured by the main control CPU 42 that performs control for granting the jackpot game.

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

Next, probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state will be described.
The main control CPU 42 sets a high probability flag in the main control RWM 44 after finishing the big hit game based on the specific symbols. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag to the main control RWM 44 after completing the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to the low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, a description will be given of processing for shifting the ball-entering rate state and the variable time state.
The main control CPU 42 sets an operation flag to the main control RWM 44 when the jackpot game ends. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 every time the special game is started after the jackpot game based on the normal symbols is finished, so that the special game after the jackpot game is finished. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to the low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of activation is completed after the jackpot game based on the normal symbols is completed. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag when the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. It should be noted that the main control CPU 42 controls to the short fluctuation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and controls to the long fluctuation time state when controlling to the low ball entry rate state.

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

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied. As an example, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. As the ready-to-win condition, in addition to the determination of the fluctuation pattern with ready-to-win, a predetermined ready-to-win effect lottery may be performed and winning of the ready-to-win effect lottery may be determined. When the ready-to-win condition is satisfied and the big-hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the performance symbols constituting the big-hit symbol combination as the ready-to-win performance symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination including the ready-to-win when the ready-to-win condition is satisfied and the missing symbol from the special symbol command can be identified. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination that does not include the reach when the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied and the symbol to be excluded from the special symbol command can be identified.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time determined by the variation pattern. Although details will be described later, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device group DE so as to execute various effects during execution of the effect game. Then, when a predetermined timing comes after the start of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also, with the input of the fluctuation end command as a trigger, stops and fixes the symbol combination. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted.

Next, various effects performed during execution of the effect game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an operation effect) for operating a predetermined operation unit. The operation effects include a single-operation system effect that requires a single short-press operation of a predetermined operation unit, and a multi-operation system effect that requires multiple short-press operations of a predetermined operation unit. included. As an example, the single-operation system effects include dialogue effects, cut-in effects, and chance effects. As an example, the multi-operation system effects include a gauge charge effect and a character challenge effect. The dialogue effect, the cut-in effect, and the gauge charge effect are executed at the timing before reach formation. The chance effect and the accessory challenge effect are executed at the timing after the ready-to-win formation. Not limited to this, the execution timing of each operation effect may be changed.

As an example, the dialogue production can be configured as follows.
As shown in FIG. 5, during a period of accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as a first operation period), the effect display device EH displays the character string "Press the button!" A simulated pattern and a meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the first operation period are displayed, and an effect prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 is executed (see FIG. 5A). When the meter Mt is displayed during a certain operation period, the meter Mt is configured to be able to specify the remaining period of the operation period by changing the display mode as the operation period elapses. As an example, the meter Mt is configured such that the color tone within the frame gradually changes from the left end to the right end of the meter Mt. In this embodiment, the first operation period is an example of the first acceptance period and the specific period. During the first operation period, at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted as a valid operation. Note that, during the first operation period, an effect prompting the user to operate the second operation unit D2 is not executed. When the first operation period elapses while the first operation unit D1 is not operated, the effect display device EH does not display the lines, and displays a pattern simulating the first operation unit D1 disappearing in smoke. An end notification is given (see FIG. 5(b)). If the first operation unit D1 is operated before the first operation period elapses, the effect display device EH displays lines (see FIG. 5(c)). In the present embodiment, the effect by displaying words is an example of the first effect. The dialogue display is a different effect from the end notification.

As an example, the cut-in effect can be configured as follows.
As shown in FIG. 6, during a period of accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as a second operation period), the effect display device EH executes an effect prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 ( See FIG. 6(a)). In the present embodiment, the second operation period is an example of the first acceptance period and the specific period, and in the second operation period, at least operations of the first operation unit D1 are accepted as valid operations. Note that, during the second operation period, an effect prompting the user to operate the second operation unit D2 is not executed. When the second operation period elapses without the first operation unit D1 being operated, the effect display device EH does not perform a cut-in and gives an end notification (see FIG. 6(b)). When the first operation unit D1 is operated before the second operation period elapses, the effect display device EH performs a cut-in by temporarily displaying a predetermined character (FIG. 6(c)). )reference). In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is an example of the first effect. The cut-in is a production different from the end notification.

As an example, the chance production can be configured as follows.
As shown in FIG. 7, during a period of accepting the operation of the second operation unit D2 (hereinafter referred to as a third operation period), the effect display device EH displays the character string "Push the lever!" and a meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the third operation period are displayed, and an effect prompting the operation of the second operation unit D2 is executed (see FIG. 7A). In this embodiment, the third operation period is an example of the second acceptance period and the specific period. During the third operation period, at least the operation of the second operation unit D2 is accepted as a valid operation. Note that, during the third operation period, an effect prompting the user to operate the first operation unit D1 is not executed. When the third operation period elapses without the second operation unit D2 being operated, the effect display device EH does not perform any chance notification, and displays a pattern simulating the second operation unit D2 disappearing in smoke. , an end notification is given (see FIG. 7(b)).

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

As an example, the gauge charge effect can be configured as follows.
As shown in FIG. 8, during a period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as a fourth operation period), the character string "Press the button repeatedly to accumulate the gauge!" and a meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the fourth operation period are displayed, and an effect prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 is executed (see FIG. 8A). In this embodiment, the fourth operation period is an example of the first reception period and the specific period. During the fourth operation period, at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted as a valid operation. Note that, during the fourth operation period, an effect prompting the user to operate the second operation unit D2 is not executed. As an example, the effect display device EH displays a gauge Ge composed of a plurality of squares. The display mode of the gauge Ge includes multiple stages (eg, 5 stages) from an initial stage display mode (initial mode) indicating an empty state to a final stage display mode (final mode) where the color tone of all squares has changed. stage).

In the effect display device EH, during the fourth operation period, according to the operation of the first operation unit D1, the display mode of the gauge Ge changes halfway through but does not change until the final stage (see FIG. 8(b)). After the fourth operation period elapses, the character string "I'm sorry..." is finally displayed, so that charging failure notification that can specify that the effect will not develop can be performed (see FIG. 8(c)). . On the other hand, in the effect display device EH, during the fourth operation period, the display mode of the gauge Ge changes until the final stage (see FIG. 8(d)) in response to the operation of the first operation unit D1. After the lapse of time, the character string "Success!! Developed into a ready-to-win effect" is finally displayed, thereby making it possible to notify that charge success can be specified that the effect will develop (see FIG. 8(e)). Note that, in the gauge charge effect, there are cases where the charge failure notification is shifted to the charge success notification in the middle of the charge failure notification. Of the gauge charge effect, the portion until the charge failure notification or charge success notification is executed is the “development portion” which is an example of the first section, and the portion where the charge failure notification or charge success notification is executed is the second section. It becomes a "result part" which is an example of two sections.

As an example, the character challenge production can be configured as follows.
As shown in FIG. 9, during a period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as a fifth operation period), the character string "Press the button repeatedly to drop the object!" A pattern simulating D1 and a meter Mt indicating the remaining period of the fifth operation period are displayed, and an effect prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 is executed (see FIG. 9A). In this embodiment, the fifth operation period is an example of the first acceptance period and the specific period. During the fifth operation period, at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted as a valid operation. Then, in the role object challenge production, when a successful fall notification capable of identifying a big hit is performed and when a failed fall notification capable of identifying a loss is performed in accordance with the operation of the first operation unit D1 in the fifth operation period. And there is. As an example, the fall failure notification is performed in such a manner that the effect movable body EY is not displaced from the initial position, and the effect display device EH displays a character string "I'm sorry..." (Fig. 9(b) reference). As an example, the notification of successful fall is performed in such a manner that the effect movable body EY is displaced to the effect position and the character string "Success!!" is displayed on the effect display device EH (FIG. 9C). reference). In addition, the first operation unit D1 vibrates due to the operation of the vibration motor during execution of the successful drop notification.

Next, the production mode will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of performance modes. The plurality of production modes include a normal production mode MN that can be stayed when the game state is the normal state, a first advantageous production mode MS1 that can be stayed when the game state is the first advantageous state, and a game state. There is a second advantageous effect mode MS2 in which a user can stay in the second advantageous state. In addition, in one example of this embodiment, there are a plurality of production modes in the normal production mode MN. Specifically, the normal production mode MN has a total of five production modes MN1 to MN5 from the first to the fifth. In each effect mode, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device EH as information (hereinafter referred to as mode information) that can specify the effect mode in which the player is currently staying. For example, the image that enables specifying the presentation mode during stay is an image such as a background, a character string, and a character.

As shown in FIG. 10, in one example of the present embodiment, the production modes MN1 to MN5 differ from each other in the appearance rate of at least some of the operation productions described above. In FIG. 10, "low" and "high" shown in the column of "appearance rate of effect in effect mode" indicate the appearance rate of each operation effect. That is, the "high" appearance rate (hereinafter referred to as "high probability") of a certain operation effect is higher than the "low" appearance rate (hereinafter referred to as "low probability") of the corresponding operation effect. means high. For example, the appearance rate of dialogue effects among the single-operation system effects is low in the effects modes MN1, MN2 and MN4, and high in the effects modes MN3 and MN5. In addition, the appearance rate of the gauge charge effect among the multi-operation system effects is low in the effect modes MN1 to MN3 and high in the effect modes MN4 and MN5.

After the end of the jackpot game based on the specific symbols, the first advantageous effect mode is started. After the jackpot game based on the normal symbols ends, the second advantageous effect mode is started, and when the game with the variation in the number of times of operation ends, the second advantageous effect mode MS2 is ended, and one of the normal effect modes is executed. be started. When the game state is the normal state, when a predetermined transition condition is established, the normal performance mode MN during stay is ended, and the normal performance mode MN different from the normal performance mode MN is started. That is, the production mode is transferred. In one example of the present embodiment, the transition condition is satisfied by executing the variable game a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of transition opportunity). Although details will be described later, the normal production mode MN to be the transition destination is determined by a predetermined lottery among the production modes MN1 to MN5.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as transition effect) for notifying that the effect mode is shifted when the effect mode is shifted in the normal effect mode MN. In one example of the present embodiment, the transition effect is performed by displaying the closing of the door on the effect display device EH, hiding the mode information of the effect mode that is the source of the transition, and then displaying the opening of the door. By doing so, it is executed in a mode of displaying the mode information of the production mode to be the transition destination. In this embodiment, the transition effect is an example of a specific effect.

Next, mode transition processing performed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
By referring to the value of the mode flag stored in the sub-control RWM53, the sub-control CPU51 can specify the effect mode that is being stayed (set). The sub-control CPU 51 shifts the effect mode by rewriting the value of the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 51 shifts the production mode to the first advantageous production mode MS1 when the big hit game based on the specific symbol ends. The sub-control CPU 51 shifts the production mode to the second advantageous production mode MS2 when the jackpot game based on the normal symbols ends. The sub-control CPU 51 shifts the production mode to the initial production mode, which is one of the normal production modes MN, when the variable game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game based on the normal symbols is completed. Here, the initial effect mode may be a structure that is predetermined among the effect modes MN1 to MN5, or may be a structure in which any one of the effect modes MN1 to MN5 is determined by a predetermined lottery. .

When the sub-control CPU51 shifts to the normal production mode MN in the normal state, the sub-control RWM53 updates the value of the counter stored in the sub-control RWM53 every time the variable start command is input, thereby increasing the number of executions of the variable game. Count. When the number of executions of the variable game being counted reaches the transition trigger number, the sub-control CPU 51 conducts a lottery using a predetermined random number (hereinafter referred to as a transition destination lottery), and shifts from one of the production modes MN1 to MN5. Decide which production mode you want to go first. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the transition effect described above and displays the mode information of the effect mode determined as the transition destination at the start of the variable game in which the number of executions of the variable game reaches the number of transition trigger times. It controls the performance display device EH.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with an effect assistance function that assists the operation of the operation means required by the player when executing the operation effect. The effect assisting function is a function for advancing the effect by assuming that the operation units D1 and D2 have been operated in a predetermined mode. Turning on the production assistance function corresponds to setting a state in which specific production control for controlling the execution of production is set to be executable assuming that the production operation means has been operated in a predetermined manner. do. The production assistance functions include, for example, an operation assistance function and a repeated hitting assistance function.

The operation assisting function is a function that can perform an operation effect by assuming that an operation unit has been operated even if the operation unit is not operated during an operation period for accepting operations of a certain operation unit. . When the operation assisting function is on, it is assumed that an operation unit has been operated even if it has not been operated during the operation period during which the operation of the operation unit is accepted. That is, even if a certain operation unit is not operated, the operation of the operation unit is accepted. Although the details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to switch between ON and OFF of the operation assisting function in accordance with the transition of the presentation mode or in accordance with the player's operation. In the present embodiment, turning on the operation assistance function is an example of a predetermined setting, and turning off the operation assistance function means that the predetermined setting has been canceled. This is an example of Turning on the operation assistance function corresponds to setting the control related to the automatic operation of the operation unit (hereinafter, referred to as first assistance control) to be executable as an example of the specific effect control. Turning off the operation assisting function corresponds to not setting the first assisting control to be executable, that is, canceling the setting of the first assisting control. The first auxiliary control is executed by the sub-control CPU51.

The continuous hit assist function is a function that can execute an operation effect while a certain operation unit is being operated, assuming that the operation unit is being operated at predetermined intervals. When the continuous hit assist function is on, it is assumed that a given operation unit is being repeatedly hit while the operation is being pressed for a long time. In other words, a plurality of short-press operations are accepted for a given operation unit just by performing a long-press operation on the operation unit. Turning on the repeated-hit assist function corresponds to enabling execution of control related to repeated-hit assistance of the operation unit (hereinafter referred to as second auxiliary control), as an example of specific effect control. Turning off the repeated hitting assist function corresponds to not being set to enable execution of the second assist control, that is, to canceling the setting of the second assist control. The second auxiliary control is control for controlling the execution of the effect by assuming that the number of operations of the operation unit has increased while a certain operation unit is being operated. The second auxiliary control is executed by the sub-control CPU51. In the present embodiment, the repeated hitting assist function is always on and is always operable. Therefore, when the operation assisting function is on, the repeated hitting assisting function operates in cooperation with the operating assisting function, and as a result, even if a certain operating portion has not been operated, it is assumed that a certain operating portion has been hit repeatedly. obtain.

Although the details will be described later, among the single-operation type effects, the operation of the operation assistance function is not restricted in the dialogue effect, and the function can be used. On the other hand, in the cut-in effect and the chance effect, the operation of the operation assistance function is restricted, and the function cannot be used. Of the multi-operation effects, in the gauge charge effect, the operation of the operation assistance function is not restricted, and the function can be used. On the other hand, in the accessory challenge presentation, the operation of the operation assistance function is restricted, and the function cannot be used. In the following description, among the operation effects, the effect in which the operation assisting function can be used may be referred to as an assisted effect, and the effect in which the operation assisting function cannot be used may be referred to as a non-assisted effect.

The control configuration regarding the operation presentation will be described in detail below.
First, control for switching on and off of the operation assistance function will be described. The pachinko game machine 10 switches on and off of the operation assistance function based on an operation for changing the setting of the operation assistance function (hereinafter referred to as a change operation), and when switching the operation assistance function on and off based on the change operation. There is a time to switch on and off.

Control when changing the setting of the operation assisting function based on the change operation will be described. In this embodiment, setting of the operation assisting function based on the change operation can be performed during a part of the period during which the special game (effect game) is being executed and during the standby state. The standby state is a state in which no special game is being executed, any number of special reservations is zero, and the jackpot game is not being played.

A description will be given of control related to the setting of the operation assistance function in the standby state.
The sub-control CPU51 can identify the setting of the operation assist function by referring to the value of the assist flag stored in the sub-control RWM53. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the setting of the operation assist function by rewriting the value of the assist flag. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not it has transitioned to the standby state. The transition to the standby state is not performed between the input of the opening command and the input of the ending command, and after the last input of the ending command or the change end command, without inputting the change start command. It can be determined by whether or not a set time has passed. The configuration is not limited to this, and the main control CPU 42 may specify whether or not the state has shifted to the standby state, and output to the sub-control CPU 51 a control command that can specify that the state has shifted to the standby state. When the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the standby state, it starts a period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as sixth operation period A).

During the sixth operation period A, the sub-control CPU 51 switches the setting of the operation assisting function upon receiving the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1. The sub-control CPU 51 turns off the operation assisting function when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time while the operation assisting function is on. The sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation assistance function to ON when the operation assistance function is OFF and the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time. The sub-control CPU 51 detects that an operation signal has been input from a certain operation unit and that the operation unit has been short-pressed when the detection time from the start of the input to the end of the input is less than the specified time Lm. Identify. When an operation signal is input from a certain operation unit and the signal input time is equal to or longer than the specified time Lm, the sub-control CPU 51 identifies that the operation unit is long-pressed.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 constitutes an example of setting means for setting the first auxiliary control to be executable by operating the same first operation unit D1 as the first operation unit D1 for performing operation effects. . The first operation unit D1 is an example of setting operation means which can be operated by the player and is also used as the effect operation means. The sub-control CPU 51 can be set to be able to execute the first auxiliary control at least when it is in a standby state in which no variation game is being executed. The sub-control CPU 51 may be set to be able to execute the first auxiliary control by operating the second operating section D2 different from the first operating section D1, and the operating means ( As an example, the first auxiliary control may be set to be executable by operating a cross key). In addition, during the sixth operation period A, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the second auxiliary control.

A description will be given of control related to the setting of the operation assistance function during execution of the variable game.
The sub-control CPU 51 performs a short-press operation of the first operation unit D1 during a period (hereinafter referred to as a sixth operation period B) during which the ready-to-win effect is not being executed and is not during the first to fifth operation periods. When accepted, the setting of the operation assistance function is switched. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 turns off the operation assistance function when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time while the operation assistance function is on. The sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation assistance function to ON when the operation assistance function is OFF and the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 can set the first auxiliary control to be executable during the variation game. In addition, during the sixth operation period B, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the second auxiliary control.

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

As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51, when the operation assistance function is ON at the start of the variation game for the number of times of the transition trigger, when shifting to any of the production modes MN1 to MN3, the operation assistance Keep the feature on. The sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assistance function off when shifting to any of the production modes MN1 to MN3 when the operation assistance function is off at the start of the variation game for the number of times of the shift trigger. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains and does not change the setting of the operation assistance function immediately before the shift when shifting to one of the effect modes MN1 to MN3. Therefore, when transitioning to any of the production modes MN1 to MN3 through the transition production, the setting of the operation assisting function is not changed.

The sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assistance function ON when shifting to either of the production modes MN4 and MN5 when the operation assistance function is ON at the start of the variation game for the number of transition trigger times. The sub-control CPU 51 turns on the operation assistance function when the operation assistance function is off at the start of the variation game for the number of times of the shift trigger, and the operation assistance function is to be shifted to either of the production modes MN4 and MN5. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the setting of the operation assistance function is turned on regardless of the setting of the operation assistance function immediately before the transition when shifting to one of the production modes MN4 and MN5. do. Therefore, when transitioning to either of the production modes MN4 and MN5 through the transition production, the setting of the operation assisting function can be changed to ON.

The control for notifying the setting of the operation assistance function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the operation assistance function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a setting icon Ig as information (image) that can specify that the operation assistance function is set to on. It controls the performance display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the setting icon Ig except for a predetermined regulation period when the operation assistance function is on. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to display the setting icon Ig when the operation assistance function is off. That is, by displaying the setting icon Ig, it is possible to recognize that the operation assistance function is on, and by not displaying the setting icon Ig, it is possible to recognize that the operation assistance function is off. Alternatively, when the operation assistance function is off, an icon that can identify that the operation assistance function is not set to on may be displayed. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to display the setting icon Ig during the regulation period even if the operation assistance function is on. In one example of the present embodiment, the regulation period is set to a period during which the variable game is being executed and a predetermined effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is being executed. The configuration is not limited to this, and the setting icon Ig may be configured to be displayed only during each of the first to fifth operation periods. to the end of the operation period.

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation units D1 and D2 so that the built-in light emitter always emits light in the first color (white as an example) when the operation assistance function is off. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation units D1 and D2 so that the built-in luminous body always emits light in a second color different from the first color (yellow as an example) when the operation assistance function is on. do. The configuration is not limited to this, and the built-in luminous body may be turned off when the operation assistance function is off, and the built-in luminous body may be turned on when the operation assistance function is on. In other words, it is sufficient if it is possible to recognize whether or not the operation assisting function is on by the lighting modes of the operation units D1 and D2. The notification of the setting of the operation assisting function by the emitted light color is not limited to the configuration performed by both the operation units D1 and D2, and may be performed by one of the operation units D1 and D2. may be configured such that none of the above is performed.

In the present embodiment, unlike the operation assistance function setting notification using the setting icon Ig, no restriction period is provided for the operation assistance function setting notification using the operation units D1 and D2. Therefore, when the operation assistance function is on, even if the setting icon Ig is not displayed on the effect display device EH, at least the operation assistance function setting notification using the operation units D1 and D2 is continued. Therefore, during the restriction period, it is suppressed that it becomes difficult to recognize whether or not the operation assistance function is on. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH that displays the setting icon Ig and the operation units D1 and D2 that incorporate light emitters constitute an example of means capable of giving a predetermined notification. The effect display device EH, the first operation unit D1, and the second operation unit D2 are configured to be able to recognize whether or not the operation assistance function is on.

Next, the control for executing the operation presentation will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the command and the production mode during stay, whether to execute the operation production and the type of operation production to be executed (production content ).

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies the loss variation pattern without reach, by performing a lottery using a predetermined random number (hereinafter referred to as an execution lottery), the operation effect is not executed, and the dialogue effect is executed. , execution of cut-in effect, and execution of gauge charge effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the losing variation pattern with reach, by performing an execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the operation performance, executes the dialogue performance, executes the cut-in performance, executes the chance performance, and executes the gauge charge performance. , and execution of the role object challenge effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery to perform non-execution of the operation performance, execution of the dialogue performance, execution of the cut-in performance, execution of the chance performance, execution of the gauge charge performance, and One of the performances of the role object challenge presentation is determined. Therefore, the dialogue effect, the cut-in effect, and the gauge charge effect can be performed during execution of the variation game based on any of the winning variation pattern with reach, the losing variation pattern without reach, and the big win variation pattern. On the other hand, the chance effect and the character challenge effect are not performed during execution of the variable game based on the no-reach variation pattern.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the chance production, the second operation unit D2 is operated from among the first chance information and the second chance information by the production lottery using a predetermined random number. Decide which chance notifications are executable. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the effect lottery so that the degree of expectation for the big hit increases in the order of first chance notification<second chance notification. In addition, in order to increase the expectation of a big hit for a certain production, the ratio of the "appearance rate at the time of the big hit" to the total appearance rate of the total appearance rate of the "appearance rate at the time of the big hit" and the "appearance rate at the time of losing" should be higher. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution of the gauge charge effect, if the loss variation pattern with no reach is specified, it finally determines the content of the effect as charge failure notification. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution of the gauge charging performance, if either the loss variation pattern with reach or the big hit variation pattern is specified, the content of the performance to be finally notified of successful charging is determined. do. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the performance of the role object challenge performance, if the loss variation pattern with reach is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 finally determines the performance content to be the fall failure notification. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the role object challenge effect, if the big hit variation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 finally determines the effect content to be a successful fall notification.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the execution lottery and the effect lottery with the winning probability according to the effect contents of the variable game specified by the variation pattern (the result of the jackpot lottery and the presence or absence of the ready-to-win effect). The presence or absence of presentation, the type of operation presentation, and the content of presentation of operation presentation are determined. In order to change the probability of winning the execution of each operation effect according to the effect content of the variable game, the number of random number values determined to be winning the execution of each operation effect for each variation pattern (the effect content of the variable game) should be different. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 varies the probability of winning the execution of each operation performance in the execution lottery according to the performance mode during stay. In order to change the probability of winning the execution of each operation performance according to the staying performance mode among the performance modes MN1 to MN5, the value of the random number determined to be winning the execution of each operation performance for each performance mode. should be different.

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

I will explain the dialogue production.
When the sub-control CPU 51 has decided to execute a dialogue effect, when a predetermined timing is reached between the start of the effect game and the temporary stop display of the effect symbols of a specific symbol row, the second A first operation period, which is an example of one acceptance period, is started. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the first operation period. In other words, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is disabled during the first operation period. When the operation assisting function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the first operation period when an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the first operation period, and displays the dialogue at that point. to control the effect display device EH. As described above, in the first operation period, when the first operation unit D1 is operated, control for executing dialogue display is performed as an example of control related to the first effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to ON during the first operation period even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2, and keeps it OFF. When the operation assisting function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device so as to notify the end when the first operation period elapses if no operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the first operation period. Control EH.

On the other hand, when the operation assisting function is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the operation timing is the first operation period and a certain period of time (eg, 1.5 seconds) has passed since the first operation period started. When an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 before the arrival of , the effect display device EH is controlled so as to display words at that time. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to OFF even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the first operation period, and keeps it ON. Further, when the operation assist function is ON, the sub-control CPU 51, during the first operation period, if the operation signal is not input from the first operation unit D1 by the time the operation timing arrives, the secondary control CPU 51 It is assumed that the 1 operation unit D1 has been pressed for a short time, the first operation period ends, and the effect display device EH is controlled to display the dialogue at that time. In this manner, the first auxiliary control can be executed during the first operation period, and it can be assumed that at least the first operation unit D1 has been operated by the execution of the first auxiliary control. there is In addition, when the dialogue display is performed, the dialogue display is finished until the performance symbols of the specific symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed.

The cut-in effect will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 51 has decided to execute a cut-in effect, when a predetermined timing is reached between the start of the effect game and the temporary stop display of the effect symbols of the specific symbol row, A second operation period, which is an example of the first reception period, is started. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the second operation period. In other words, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is disabled during the second operation period. When the operation assisting function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the second operation period when an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period, and performs cut-in at that point. to control the effect display device EH. Incidentally, the cut-in is finished until the performance symbols of the specific symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed. Thus, in the second operation period, when the first operation unit D1 is operated, control for executing cut-in is performed as an example of control related to the first effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to ON during the second operation period even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2, and keeps it OFF. When the operation assisting function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device so as to give an end notification when the second operation period elapses unless an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period. Control EH.

On the other hand, when the operation assist function is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the second operation period when an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period until the operation timing arrives. , the effect display device EH is controlled so as to cut-in at that time. However, even when the operation assisting function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the operation signal from the first operation unit D1 during the second operation period and until the operation timing arrives. When there is no cut-in, the performance display device EH is controlled so as not to perform the cut-in at the time when the operation timing arrives without considering that the first operation part D1 has been operated. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the first auxiliary control during the second operation period even if the operation assistance function is set to ON. In the second operation period, as a result of restricting the execution of the first auxiliary control, the operation of the operation assisting function is restricted. Note that the sub-control CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to end the second operation period and perform a cut-in when the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1 is received even after the operation timing has elapsed. Control. Thus, in order to develop the cut-in effect, it is necessary to actually operate the first operation unit D1 regardless of whether the operation assistance function is on or off. Even during the first receiving period in which the effect enabling recognition of the validity of the operation of the first operation means can be executed, it is assumed that the first operation part D1 has been operated when the special condition is satisfied. Execution of control related to the first effect (cut-in as an example) is restricted. In other words, the special condition in the present embodiment is established when it is the second operation period for the cut-in effect. Then, during the second operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to off and keeps it on even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 at any timing.

Explain the chance production.
When the sub-control CPU 51 has decided to execute the chance production, when the predetermined timing set between the start of the ready-to-win production and the end of the ready-to-win production comes, it is an example of the second acceptance period. Begin the third operating period. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 during the third operation period. In other words, the operation of the first operation unit D1 is invalid during the third operation period. When the operation assisting function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the third operation period when an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period, and performs chance notification at that point. to control the effect display device EH. As described above, in the third operation period, when the second operation unit D2 is operated, control for executing the chance notification is performed as an example of the control related to the second effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to ON during the third operation period even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2, and keeps it OFF. Here, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the chance notification determined when the variation start command is input. The chance notification is terminated until the symbol combination of the big win or the winning combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 does not perform the chance notification when the third operation period elapses, and performs the end notification without inputting the operation signal from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period. Control EH.

On the other hand, when the operation assisting function is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to perform the chance notification at the time when the operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period. . However, the sub-control CPU 51, when the operation assisting function is on, even if the operation timing arrives without inputting the operation signal from the second operation unit D2 during the third operation period, the second operation assistance function is activated at that time. The performance display device EH is controlled so as not to perform the chance notification without considering that the operation part D2 has been operated. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the first auxiliary control during the third operation period even if the operation assistance function is set to ON. In the third operation period, as a result of restricting the execution of the first auxiliary control, the operation of the operation assisting function is restricted. Therefore, in order to develop the chance presentation, it is necessary to actually operate the second operation unit D2 regardless of whether the operation assisting function is on or off. Thus, in the third operation period, the execution of the entire first auxiliary control is restricted, so that at least the second operation unit D2 is not considered to have been operated. Then, during the third operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to off and keeps it on even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 at any timing.

The gauge charge effect will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 51 has decided to execute the gauge charge effect, when a predetermined timing is reached between the start of the effect game and the temporary stop display of the effect symbols of the specific symbol row, A fourth operation period, which is an example of the first reception period, is started. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the fourth operation period. In other words, the operation of the second operation part D2 is invalid during the fourth operation period.

First, a case where the operation assisting function is off will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 accepts the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1 when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed during the fourth operation period. When the sub-control CPU 51 accepts the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1, it performs a change lottery using a predetermined random number, and determines whether or not to change the display mode of the gauge Ge toward the final stage. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to change the display mode of the gauge Ge, it changes the color tone of one square in the gauge Ge, and controls the effect display device EH so that the display mode of the gauge Ge changes toward the final stage. to control. In the present embodiment, determining to change the display mode of the gauge Ge corresponds to satisfying the first condition. The first condition is not limited to this. The configuration may be such that it is established when the variation lottery is won.

The sub-control CPU 51 repeats the above control each time it receives a short press operation of the first operation unit D1. In the following description, a series of controls performed each time a short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted may be referred to as "first unit control". The sub-control CPU 51 does not determine the change to the final stage when the losing variation pattern without reach is specified and the display mode of the gauge Ge is changed to the stage immediately before the final stage. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the change to the final stage when specifying the loss variation pattern with reach or the big hit variation pattern. During the fourth operation period, the first condition can be satisfied a plurality of times due to an increase in the number of operations of the first operation unit D1, and the effect display device EH develops a gauge charging effect in response to the establishment of the first condition. . In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the gauge Ge is an example of a specific effect. An example of a performance. As described above, in the fourth operation period, when the first operation part D1 is operated, as an example of the control related to the first effect, the control for executing the expansion part of the gauge charge effect is performed. During the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to ON even if an operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2, and keeps it OFF.

Here, assuming that the gauge Ge can be changed in all five stages from the initial stage (initial mode) to the final stage (final mode), it can be changed to the final stage by short-pressing five times at the lowest time. . Hereinafter, the "minimum number of short press operations" required to change the gauge Ge to the final stage is referred to as the specific number. Not limited to this, the specific number of times may be the "average number of short press operations" required to change the gauge Ge to the final stage, and the expected value for the gauge Ge to change to the final stage is equated to 1 or 1. It may be the "maximum number of short press operations" that can be performed.

The sub-control CPU 51 accepts the long-press operation of the first operation unit D1 when the first operation unit D1 is long-pressed during the fourth operation period. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the second auxiliary control upon receiving the long press operation of the first operation unit D1. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 activates the repeated hitting assist function. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the short-press operation of the first operation unit D1 is repeated at predetermined operation intervals It while the long-press operation of the first operation unit D1 is being performed. Then, the short press operation of the first operation unit D1 is accepted at each operation interval It. Preferably, the operation interval It is the shortest operation interval assumed based on the amount of operation until the operation of the first operation unit D1 is detected, assuming that the first operation unit D1 is actually hit repeatedly. set to a longer time than More preferably, the operation interval It is set longer than the expected operation interval when a standard player repeatedly hits the first operation unit D1. In addition, the length of the operation interval It and the probability of change of the gauge Ge when accepting the short-pressing operation of the first operating unit D1 are as follows: It is preferable that the display mode of the gauge Ge is set so as to reach the final stage if the push operation is performed. In the present embodiment, as an example, Sx% is set to 50%. good too.

The sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the short-pressing operation is repeated, and each time the short-pressing operation of the first operating unit D1 is accepted, it is the same as when the first operating unit D1 is actually short-pressed. Execute the first unit control as follows. Note that even if the sub-control CPU 51 accepts one or more short-press operations of the first operation unit D1 during the fourth operation period, when it accepts a long-press operation of the first operation unit D1 thereafter, , to execute the second auxiliary control. That is, the repeated hitting assist function can be activated without being restricted by whether or not the player repeatedly hits the first operation unit D1. Thus, during the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the second auxiliary control based on the long-pressing operation of the first operation unit D1.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the loss variation pattern without reach, when the fourth operation period elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to perform charge failure notification. When the sub-control CPU 51 specifies a losing variation pattern with reach or a big hit variation pattern, when the fourth operation period elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to perform charge success notification. Note that when the display mode of the gauge Ge has not reached the final stage when the fourth operation period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 starts notifying the charge failure and then regenerately notifies the charge success from the middle. Controls the effect display device EH as follows.

Next, a description will be given of the difference between when the operation assisting function is on and when the operation assisting function is off.
During the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the first auxiliary control when the operation timing arrives without inputting the operation signal from the first operation unit D1. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 activates the operation assistance function. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the first operation unit D1 is being pressed for a long time on the condition that no operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1, and performs the above-described second auxiliary operation. Execute control. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 receives a short press operation of the first operation unit D1 at each operation interval It, and executes the first unit control. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, the gauge charge effect is developed even if the first operation unit D1 is not operated at all. Then, during the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to off, even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 at any timing, and keeps it on.

Description will be given of the performance of the character challenge.
When the sub-control CPU 51 has decided to execute the role object challenge effect, when the predetermined timing set between the start of the ready-to-win effect and the end of the ready-to-win effect comes, it is an example of the first acceptance period. Begin a fifth operating period. The sub-control CPU 51 ignores even if an operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the fifth operation period. In other words, the operation of the second operation unit D2 is invalid during the fifth operation period.

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

In this way, during the fifth operation period, the second condition can be established by operating the first operation unit D1, and the effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY notify the success of the fall in accordance with the establishment of the second condition. executed. In the present embodiment, the notification of success in falling is an example of the first effect in the character object challenge effect. Here, the probability of winning the accessory lottery described above increases as the number of short-press operations accepted on the first operation unit D1 increases, and becomes 100% when the predetermined number of times is four, which is an example. . That is, in the role object challenge effect, the effect movable body EY is always displaced to the effect position if the short press operation is performed a predetermined number of times on the condition that the big hit variation pattern is specified. In this way, in the fifth operation period, the second condition can be satisfied by a smaller number of operations than the specific number of times (eg, five times described above).

During the fifth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the second auxiliary control even if the long press operation of the first operation unit D1 is received. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 is restricted from executing the second auxiliary control, thereby not activating the repeated hitting auxiliary function. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not assume that the short-press operation is repeated at the operation interval It while the long-press operation of the first operation unit D1 is being performed, and the first operation unit D1 is operated at each operation interval It. Short press operation of D1 is not accepted. After that, when the deviation variation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY so that the fall failure notification is performed when the fifth operation period elapses. In the present embodiment, the fall failure notification of the character object challenge effects is an example of the first effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the big hit variation pattern and the fall success notification is not performed by the time the fifth operation period elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fall failure notification, and then regenerates from the middle. The effect display device EH and the effect movable body EY are controlled so as to notify the success of the fall. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the vibration motor so that the first operation unit D1 vibrates during execution of the successful drop notification. As described above, during the fifth operation period, when the first operation unit D1 is operated, as an example of the control related to the first effect, the control for executing the fall failure notification and the fall success notification among the role object challenge effects is performed. done. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not turn on the setting of the operation assisting function even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the fifth operation period, and keeps it off.

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

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

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

FIG. 14 shows a situation in which the actuation timing has arrived while the first operation unit D1 has not been operated during the first operation period when the operation assisting function is on. After the variable game is started at time T30, a first operation period is set from time T31 to time T32. At the time point 31a, it is assumed that the operation timing has arrived and the first operation part D1 has been pressed for a short time, and the first operation period ends with the dialogue display as an example of the first effect. After that, at time T33, the dialogue display ends. In the present embodiment, the actuation timing during the first operation period is the middle point of the first operation period, but it is not limited to this and may be the start point or the end point of the first operation period.

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

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

FIG. 17 shows a situation in which the actuation timing has arrived while the first operation unit D1 has not been operated during the fourth operation period when the operation assisting function is on. After the variable game is started at time T60, a fourth operation period is set from time T61 to time T62. During the fourth operation period, it is assumed that the first operation unit D1 has been long-pressed from time T61a, which is the time when the operation timing arrives, to time T62. is accepted (time points T61a to T61g). Then, when it is determined to change the display mode of the gauge Ge based on the reception of the short press operation of the first operation unit D1, the effect display device EH changes the display mode of the gauge Ge by 1 toward the final stage. changed step by step. After that, when the time point T62 has passed, the fourth operation period ends, and the effect display device EH, as an example, notifies of successful charging.

Next, an example of a specific setting change mode of the operation assistance function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, at time T70, it is assumed that the operation assistance function is off and the player is staying in the presentation mode MN1. At time T71, the production mode is shifted from the production mode MN1 to the production mode MN5. Here, when the production mode shifts to the production mode MN5, a transition production, which is an example of a specific production, is executed, and along with this, the operation assistance function is switched on. It should be noted that it is predetermined that the operation assisting function is set to ON when shifting to the production mode MN5. When the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time at time T71a, which is one of the sixth operation periods A and B, the operation assisting function is switched off. Furthermore, when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time at time T71b, which is either of the sixth operation periods A and B, the operation assisting function is switched on.

At time T72, the first operation period is started and the first operation period is set. At time T72a, when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time, dialogue is displayed as an example of the first effect, but the setting of the operation assistance function remains on and is maintained. That is, during the first operation period, even if the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time, the setting of the operation assisting function is not changed. The first operation period ends at time T72a when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time. After the end of the first operation period, the production mode is shifted from the production mode MN5 to the production mode MN3 at time T73. Here, when the production mode shifts to the production mode MN3, the setting of the operation assisting function is not switched and is kept on. Then, when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time at time T73a, which is one of the sixth operation periods A and B, the operation assisting function is switched off.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to switch the setting of the operation assisting function according to the production mode of the transition destination while a specific production is executed with the transition of the production mode. Further, during a period (either sixth operation period A or B) that is not the first reception period, when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time, the setting of the operation assistance function is switched. , the setting of the operation assist function is not switched even if the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time.

Effects of the first embodiment will be described.
(1) Equipped with a function to perform a predetermined control assuming that the operation means has been operated even when the operation means has not been operated, and the player selects such a function so that it can be operated. can be set as However, if the above-described settings are canceled by the operation of the operation means, it takes time and effort to reset the settings. There is a risk that it may be lowered. According to the present embodiment, the predetermined setting (for example, the operation assistance function is turned on) is not canceled even if the first operation means is operated during the first reception period, so there is no need to set it again. , it is possible to suppress the feeling of annoyance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest.

(2) According to the present embodiment, even during the first reception period (the second operation period as an example), when the special condition is satisfied, the execution of the first auxiliary control is restricted. During the period, it is possible to create a situation in which the first operation means (as an example, the first operation unit D1) is actively operated. Therefore, it is possible to sharpen the presentation using the operating means and improve the interest of the player.

(3) Equipped with a function that assumes that the operation means has been operated and performs a predetermined control even when the operation means is not operated, and the player selects such a function so that it can be operated. can be set as However, when the player cannot grasp whether or not such settings are made, it becomes impossible to appropriately determine whether or not it is necessary to operate the operation means. There is a risk that it may be lowered. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize whether or not a predetermined setting (for example, the operation assistance function is turned on) is made during the first acceptance period. It can be operated properly. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the control related to the first effect is not executed because the first operating means is not operated even though the predetermined setting is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest.

(4) According to the present embodiment, a predetermined setting ( As an example, since the operation assisting function is turned on, it is possible for the player to save the trouble of making predetermined settings by himself/herself. Therefore, when the predetermined setting is canceled, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed and losing interest in the player due to troublesome resetting.

(5) According to the present embodiment, a predetermined setting (for example, the operation assistance function is turned on) is not canceled even if a predetermined operation means is operated during a specific period of time. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the feeling of annoyance.

(6) According to the present embodiment, a predetermined setting (for example, the operation assistance function is turned on) is set to an operation means (for example, the first operation section D1) different from the predetermined operation means (for example, the first operation section D1) during the specific period. Since the setting is not canceled even if the 2 operation unit D2) is operated, there is no need to set again, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling annoyance.

(7) According to the present embodiment, execution or non-execution of the second auxiliary control can be made different between the fourth operation period and the fifth operation period. Therefore, the feature of each operation period can be emphasized, and the interest of the player can be improved.

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

(9) According to the present embodiment, with respect to the first operation means (first operation unit D1 as an example), the first operation means is operated to execute the first effect (display of lines as an example). In addition, it is possible to provide a method of enjoyment in which the first performance is executed without operating the first operation means, thereby improving the interest of the player. As for the second operation means (the second operation section D2 as an example), the second effect (the chance notification as an example) is not executed unless the player positively operates the second effect condition to satisfy the second effect condition. , the willingness to participate in the game can be enhanced, and the interest of the player can be improved in a well-balanced manner.

(10) According to the present embodiment, the second operation means (the second operation section D2 as an example) is actively operated, and the second effect ( As an example, chance notification) includes a vibration effect for vibrating the second operating means, so that the player can easily notice the vibration effect, and the interest of the player can be preferably improved.

(11) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to set whether or not the first auxiliary control is to be performed in the standby state. Therefore, the presence or absence of the first auxiliary control can be set according to the player's preference, and various operation effects can be enjoyed.

(12) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to set whether or not the first auxiliary control is to be performed during execution of the variable game. Therefore, the presence or absence of the first auxiliary control can be set according to the player's preference, and various operation effects can be enjoyed.

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

(14) According to the present embodiment, during the first acceptance period (eg, the fourth operation period), when the operation assist function is activated, the repeated hit assist function is activated at the same time. Therefore, convenience for the player can be favorably enhanced.

(15) According to the present embodiment, when shifting to the production modes MN4 and MN5 in which the appearance rate of the multi-operation system production has a high probability, the operation assistance function is turned on. Therefore, in a situation where the frequency of multiple operations being requested increases, the first auxiliary control is automatically enabled, so convenience for the player can be improved.

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

In the present embodiment, in each of the first to fifth operation periods, the sixth operation period A, and the sixth operation period B, in addition to the operation of one of the operation sections D1 and D2, the other operation section is operated. This is different from the first embodiment in that control is performed with the operation of the unit also valid.

The sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first operation unit D1 has been short-pressed during the first operation period, the second operation period, the fourth operation period, the fifth operation period, the sixth operation period A, and the sixth operation period B. In addition, when the second operation unit D2 is pressed for a short time, it is accepted as a short press operation for the first operation unit D1. In the first operation period, the second operation period, the fourth operation period, and the fifth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the second operation unit D2 is long pressed in addition to the long press operation of the first operation unit D1. A push operation is also accepted as a long push operation of the first operation unit D1. Therefore, in the fourth operation period and the fifth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 determines when only the first operation section D1 is being long-pressed, when only the second operation section D2 is being long-pressed, and when only the second operation section D2 is being long-pressed. The second auxiliary control can be executed at any time when both the parts D1 and D2 are long-pressed. That is, in the present embodiment, only the long press operation of the first operation unit D1, only the long press operation of the second operation unit D2, and the long press operation of both the operation units D1 and D2 activate the continuous hit assist function. obtain.

Further, in the third operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 also controls the second operation unit D2 when the first operation unit D1 is short-pressed in addition to when the second operation unit D2 is short-pressed. is accepted as a short press operation. In the third operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the length of the second operation unit D2 not only when the second operation unit D2 is long-pressed but also when the first operation unit D1 is long-pressed. Accepted as a push operation. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can assume that at least the first operation unit D1 has been operated by executing the first auxiliary control during the second acceptance period (eg, the third operation period). Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 51 distinguishes both when the first operation section D1 is operated and when the second operation section D2 is operated in each of the first to fifth operation periods. Alternatively, the operation may be simply accepted as a short-press operation or a long-press operation, and various operation effects may be executed based on the acceptance result of the operation. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 does not distinguish between when the first operation unit D1 is operated and when the second operation unit D2 is operated in the sixth operation period A and the sixth operation period B. , simply accepted as a short-press operation or a long-press operation, and based on the acceptance result of the operation, the setting of the operation assisting function may be switched.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first acceptance period is regarded simply as the period during which the operation of the first operation unit D1 is valid, and the second reception period is regarded as the period during which the operation of the second operation unit D2 is valid. , it can be grasped that an overlapping period in which both reception periods overlap with each other may occur. Further, in the first operation period, the second operation period, the fourth operation period, and the fifth operation period, the above-described effect for prompting the user to operate the first operation unit D1 is executed, while the operation of the second operation unit D2 is performed. The effect that prompts the operation is not executed. In other words, during these operation periods, even if it is an overlapping period, an effect that makes it possible to recognize that the operation of the first operation unit D1 is valid can be executed, while the operation of the second operation unit D2 is valid. A recognizable effect is not executed. In addition, during the third operation period, the effect for prompting the operation of the second operation unit D2 is executed, but the effect for prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 is not executed.

Effects of the second embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, during the overlap period (first and third operation periods as an example) in which the first reception period and the second reception period overlap, the first operation means (the first operation unit D1 as an example) ) and the second operation means (the second operation unit D2 as an example), the convenience of the player can be enhanced by enabling the execution of the first effect and the second effect.

(2) According to the present embodiment, by executing the second auxiliary control, even if the second operation means (the second operation part D2 as an example) is operated, the first operation means (the first operation part D1 as an example) The number of operations can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the second auxiliary control when executing the first effect (development part as an example) and increase the interest of the player.

(3) According to the present embodiment, it can be assumed that at least the first operation unit D1 has been operated by executing the first auxiliary control during the first reception period (the first operation period as an example). ing. Therefore, even if the second operation means (the second operation part D2 as an example) is operated, it can be assumed that the first operation means (the first operation part D1 as an example) has been operated. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the convenience of the first auxiliary control when executing the first effect (display of lines as an example) and increase the interest of the player.

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

(5) According to the present embodiment, during the sixth operation periods A and B, it is possible to switch the setting of the operation assisting function by operating either of the operation units D1 and D2. Therefore, regarding the operation of switching the setting of the operation assisting function, the player can switch the setting of the operation assisting function without hesitation as to which operation unit to operate, so that the operability can be improved.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
This embodiment differs from each of the above-described embodiments in that it is possible to execute an operation effect in which the operation of both the operation assisting function and the repeated hitting assisting function is restricted. Note that this embodiment can be implemented in combination with each of the above-described embodiments. Specifically, the operation effects of the present embodiment include a timely operation effect as one of non-assisted target effects. The timely operation performance may be executed at the timing before forming the reach, at the timing after forming the reach, or at the timing during the big win game.

As an example, the timely operation effect can be configured as the following “hidden operation effect”.
During the period of accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (hereinafter referred to as the seventh operation period), the performance display device EH displays a moving image of a predetermined character performing a predetermined action. A special effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the seventh operation period is an example of the first reception period, and at least the operation of the first operation unit D1 is effective. Over the seventh operation period, the effect display device EH does not display the character string "Press the button!" That is, during the seventh operation period, the effect display device EH does not execute at least part of the effect for prompting the operation of the first operation unit D1 (in this embodiment, all of it as an example). Therefore, it is impossible or difficult to determine whether or not it is the seventh operation period only by visually recognizing the effect display device EH. In other words, the timely operation effect is a effect that conceals that the operation of the first operation unit D1 is effective and does not actively encourage the operation.

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

On the other hand, when the operation assisting function is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 performs cut-in at the time when an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 before the operation timing arrives during the seventh operation period. It controls the performance display device EH. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the setting of the operation assisting function to OFF even if the operation signal is input from the operation units D1 and D2 during the seventh operation period, and keeps it ON. Further, when the operation assist function is ON, the sub-control CPU 51, during the seventh operation period, if the operation signal is not input from the first operation unit D1 by the arrival of the actuation timing, the sub-control CPU 51 will It is assumed that the 1 operation unit D1 has been pressed for a short time, the seventh operation period is terminated, and the effect display device EH is controlled to perform cut-in at that time. In this manner, the first auxiliary control can be executed during the seventh operation period, and it can be assumed that at least the first operation unit D1 is operated by the execution of the first auxiliary control. there is Incidentally, when the cut-in is performed, the cut-in is finished until the performance symbols of the specific symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed.

In this embodiment, the normal production mode MN includes a production mode in which the appearance rate of hidden operation production is high (hereinafter referred to as a specific production mode) and a production mode in which the probability is low. The specific effect mode may be configured to be shared with any of the effect modes MN1 to MN5, or may be configured to be another effect mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assisting function ON when the operation assisting function is ON at the start of the variation game for the number of times of the shift trigger, and in the case of shifting to a specific effect mode. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the operation assistance function to ON when the operation assistance function is OFF at the start of the variation game for the number of times of the shift trigger, and the operation assistance function is to be shifted to a specific effect mode. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the setting of the operation assistance function to be turned on regardless of the setting of the operation assistance function immediately before the transition when shifting to a specific production mode.

Effects of the third embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, even during the first reception period (the seventh operation period as an example), an effect prompting the user to operate the predetermined operation means (the first operation unit D1 as an example) is not executed, To conceal that the operation of a predetermined operation means is valid. Therefore, even when the performance prompting the operation of the predetermined operation means is not executed, it is possible to create a situation in which the first operation means (the first operation part D1 as an example) is actively operated. However, for the player who is completely unaware of the start of the first receiving period, the chances of seeing the first effect (cut-in as an example) are reduced, and as a result, there is a risk that the player will rather lose interest. In the present embodiment, even in a situation where the fact that it is the first reception period is kept secret, if the operation assistance function is on, it can be activated and the control related to the first effect can be executed. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the operation assisting function is turned on when transitioning to a specific effect mode in which the appearance rate of hidden operation effects is high. Therefore, when the frequency of requesting operations in a state where the setting of the seventh operation period is kept secret increases, the operation assisting function is automatically turned on, so that convenience for the player can be improved.

(Fourth embodiment)
A fourth embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
In this embodiment, when an error occurs during execution of an operation effect (gauge charge effect as an example), whether or not to continue the operation effect being executed is differentiated according to the type of error. This is different from each embodiment described above. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the execution of the gauge charge effect, which is the charge success notification, only when it is the big hit variation pattern. That is, the gauge charge effect in the present embodiment is positioned as an effect for notifying whether or not a big hit is achieved, like the character challenge effect in the above-described embodiment, as an example.

The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to detect various errors. As an example, a main board error is a state in which an abnormality occurs in updating hardware random numbers. A magnetic error is a state in which a magnetic sensor (not shown) detects magnetism of a predetermined strength or higher. An induced magnetic field detection error is a state in which radio waves in a specific frequency band are detected by an induced magnetic field detection sensor (not shown). The large winning opening fraudulent winning error is a state in which winning to the large winning opening 18 is detected when the big winning game is not generated (when the special electric accessory device is not operated). The normal electric accessory illegal winning error is a state in which winning to the second special start winning opening 16 is detected when the normal electric accessory device is not in operation. A disconnection error is a state in which an abnormality occurs in the connection of switches on the board. A door open error is a state in which the mounting frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is opened. A full error is a state in which the sphere plate 12 is full. A payout error is a state in which an error related to payout has occurred on the payout board (not shown) side.

In this embodiment, the main board error, magnetic error, induced magnetic field detection error, large winning opening fraudulent prize winning error, ordinary electric accessory fraudulent prize winning error, disconnection error, full error, and payout error are classified as type 1 errors. be. A door open error is classified as a type 2 error. A type 2 error is an example of a predetermined error. When detecting an error, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command that can identify the detected error (hereinafter referred to as an error detection command). In addition, when the detected error is resolved, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command that can specify that the error has been resolved (hereinafter referred to as an error end command).

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

The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to continue the gauge charge effect being executed during execution of the operation effect (gauge charge effect as an example) according to the timing at which an error occurs and the type of error that has occurred. configured to be different. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the control contents depending on whether a "first event" of a type 1 error has occurred or a "second event" of a type 2 error has occurred. A detailed description will be given below. When no error occurs, the sub-control CPU 51 controls execution of the gauge charge effect in the same manner as in the already described embodiment.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command that can specify a type 1 error during execution of the gauge charge effect, the development part (during the fourth operation period) and the result part (after the fourth operation period) In any case, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to continue the gauge charge effect being executed and to execute it to the end. That is, if it is during the fourth operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 can continue the fourth operation period and change the display mode of the gauge Ge based on the short press operation of the first operation unit D1. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the first auxiliary control and can execute the second auxiliary control. That is, by executing the specific effect control (first auxiliary control and second auxiliary control as an example), it is assumed that the first operation unit D1 has been short-pressed, and when the deployment unit is being executed, a predetermined Even if the error is detected, the effect (deployment part) is continuously executed. More preferably, the expansion part can be executed to the end. In this case, depending on whether or not a jackpot game is given as an example of a benefit, different effects are executed, such as charge success notification and charge failure notification.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command capable of specifying a type 2 error during the execution of the gauge charge effect, if it is the development part (if it is during the fourth operation period), the fourth operation period is ended, the development part is ended, and the effect display device EH is controlled so as to start the first alternative effect among the alternative effects. The alternative effect is a dedicated effect that can be executed only when an error occurs in the developing section. For example, the first alternative effect is executed in a mode of displaying the first character. That is, the first character is information that appears only in the first alternative effect and does not appear in other effects. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the same first alternative performance even when it is possible to specify any of the losing variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern. That is, the first alternative effect is the same effect regardless of whether a big hit is achieved or not. In this embodiment, even during the fourth operation period (an example of the first reception period), the execution of the first auxiliary control and the second auxiliary control is restricted (terminated here) when the specific condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the specific condition is that a type 2 error occurs. When the expansion portion is being executed by assuming that the first operation portion D1 has been pressed for a short time, the expansion portion ends halfway in the situation where the second event occurs, and the expansion portion is executed. After the end, the same effect (as an example, the first alternative effect) is executed for a predetermined period of time, which is fixed or unfixed, regardless of whether the privilege is given. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 may end the deployment section and start the first alternative effect, or may continue the fourth operation period without ending it.

As described above, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives an error detection command capable of specifying a type 1 error, it continues the expansion section, but before the expansion section ends (before the fourth operation period elapses), When the error detection command capable of specifying the second type error is input further, the first alternative performance is executed in the same manner as when the error detection command is input from the beginning. That is, when it is assumed that the first operation unit D1 has been pressed for a short time and the expansion part is being executed, the expansion part ends halfway in the situation where the second event occurs following the first event. At the same time, after the end of the development portion, the same effect (as an example, the first alternative effect) is executed for a predetermined period regardless of whether the privilege is given.

Subsequently, when the end timing of the original fourth operation period arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the second alternative effect or the third alternative effect among the alternative effects. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the second alternative performance when it is possible to identify the deviation variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the third alternative effect when the big hit variation pattern can be specified. For example, the second alternative effect is executed in a mode of displaying the second character. For example, the third alternative effect is executed in a mode of displaying the third character. Each of the first to third alternative presentations differs in execution mode from each other by displaying different images (characters). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the alternative effect when the effect time set in the result part has elapsed. In the present embodiment, after the same effect (first alternative effect as an example) is executed for a predetermined period of time that is constant or indefinite, different effects (second alternative effect or second 3 alternative renditions) can be executed. In addition, after the sub-control CPU 51 starts the alternative production, even if an error end command is input (even if the error is resolved), the above-described control for executing each alternative production is continued.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command capable of specifying a type 2 error, if the result part is being executed (after the fourth operation period has elapsed), the result part being executed (charging successful The effect display device EH is controlled so that the execution of the notification or charge failure notification) is continued and executed to the end. Then, when the operation assistance function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 of the present embodiment turns on the operation assistance function even after the first event is resolved in a situation where a first event (type 1 error as an example) occurs. to maintain. On the other hand, when the first auxiliary control is on, the sub-control CPU 51 exceptionally turns off the operation auxiliary function in a situation where a second event (type 2 error as an example) occurs. The sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to turn off the operation assistance function when the first variation game after the elimination of the second event is started, and the first variation game after the elimination of the second event is started. The configuration may be such that the operation assistance function is turned off immediately before the operation is performed. The secondary control CPU 51 maintains the second auxiliary control in an executable state regardless of whether the first event or the second event occurs. Further, when the operation assistance function is off, the sub-control CPU 51 keeps the operation assistance function off even if an error detection command capable of specifying any error is input.

Effects of the fourth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, by operating the setting operation means (first operation unit D1 as an example), it is possible to set the specific effect control (first auxiliary control as an example) to a state where it can be executed. The player can select whether or not to receive assistance regarding the operation of means (operation units D1 and D2 as an example), and the operation means can be operated according to the mood of the moment. Then, in the present embodiment, depending on which of the first event (full error as an example) and the second event (door open error as an example) occurs, a specific effect (gauge charge effect as an example) is continued. , or exit. For this reason, it is possible to create a situation in which the specific performance is continued and a situation in which the specific performance is terminated according to the occurrence event, so that the specific performance control can be appropriately used according to the occurrence event. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) In particular, since the second event is a door open error, the mounting frame is open. Therefore, when the second event occurs, it is difficult for the player to continue the game, and there is a high possibility that the game is interrupted. In such a situation, if the development part of the gauge charge effect is continued, it is difficult to change the gauge Ge to the final stage, and the interest of the player who is actively trying to operate the operation part is lost. can be lowered. In this embodiment, in such a situation, by ending the specific effect and executing the first alternative effect instead, it is possible to distract the player and reduce the decline in interest.

(3) In particular, since each alternative effect is a dedicated effect, it is possible to preferably prevent the player's interest from deteriorating by making him/her experience such a rare effect.
(Fifth embodiment)
A fifth embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.

In the present embodiment, the setting of the effect assist function is a first setting in which both the operation assist function and the repeated hit assist function are off, a second setting in which only the repeat assist function is on, and an operation assist function and the repeat hit assist function. A third setting in which both are turned on can be changed by the player based on the operation of the setting operation means (first operation unit D1 as an example). The setting of the effect assisting function employs the same configuration as in the first embodiment, and can be changed in the standby state and during execution of the variable game. Specifically, in the sixth operation period A and the sixth operation period B, the sub-control CPU 51 switches the setting of the effect assisting function upon receiving the short press operation of the first operation unit D1. The sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assisting function to the second setting when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time when the effect assisting function is set to the first setting. When the effect assisting function is set to the second setting, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assisting function to the third setting when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time. The sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assisting function to the first setting when the first operation unit D1 is pressed for a short time when the effect assisting function is set to the third setting.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the first type setting icon Ig when the operation assist function is on, and displays the second type setting icon Ig when the repeated hit assist function is on. It controls the display device EH. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the operation parts D1 and D2 to emit light in different color tones when the setting of the effect assisting function is the second setting or the third setting. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, the first operation portion D1, and the second operation portion D2, notification that the operation assistance function and the repeated hitting assistance function are set to be operable is individually performed.

In this embodiment, when the effect assist function is the second setting or the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from any of the operation units D1 and D2 during each operation period from the first to the fifth. However, the setting of the production assistance function is maintained and is not changed to the first setting. Then, when the production assistance function is the second setting or the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 exceptionally executes reset control to change the production assistance function to the first setting in a special situation described below. is configured as Also in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured to handle a type 1 error as a first event, handle a type 2 error as part of a second event, and execute various controls. .

The sub-control CPU 51 maintains the setting of the production assistance function and does not change to the first setting even if an error detection command capable of specifying a type 1 error is input. That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the first event occurs while the specific effect control is being set to be executable, the setting of the effect assistance function is maintained even after the first event is resolved. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command that can specify a type 2 error, if no operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 at that time, the setting of the production assistance function is performed. Change to the first setting. That is, both the operation assisting function and the repeated hitting assisting function are reset to off.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error detection command capable of specifying a type 2 error, if an operation signal is input from the first operation unit D1 at that time, the setting of the production assistance function is performed. hold, pending a reset (change) to the first setting. Hereinafter, the state in which the change to the first setting is pending is referred to as "reset pending state". The sub-control CPU 51 continues the reset pending state as long as the operation signal is continuously input from the first operation unit D1. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an error end command that can specify the elimination of the type 2 error during the reset pending state, it ends the reset pending state. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains the setting of the production assistance function and does not reset it. On the other hand, when the operation signal is no longer input from the first operation unit D1 in the reset pending state, the sub-control CPU 51 resets the setting of the production assistance function to the first setting at that time. When not in the reset pending state, the sub-control CPU 51 does not reset the effect assisting function to the first setting even if the operation signal is no longer input from the first operation unit D1.

The sub-control CPU 51 executes the reset control as described above regardless of whether or not each operation period of the operation units D1 and D2 is being set. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 long-presses the first operation unit D1 when the effect assisting function is the second setting or the third setting, regardless of whether it is in the reset pending state or not in the reset pending state. The second auxiliary control can be executed when the operation is accepted. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assist function to the second setting or the third setting, and when executing the second assist control based on the long press operation of the first operation unit D1, the second Even if a seed error occurs, as long as the long-pressing operation of the first operation unit D1 continues, the second assistance control is continued without resetting the effect assistance function. Note that when it is assumed that the first operation unit D1 is being operated by the first auxiliary control, the operation signal is not input from the first operation unit D1, so the production assistance function is set to the first setting. It will be reset. The details of the second auxiliary control are the same as those of the above-described embodiments, so detailed explanations are omitted. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 resets the production assistance function to the first setting based on the occurrence of the second type error, and furthermore, when ending the gauge charge production, the second type error occurs in the fourth embodiment. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute various alternative effects in the same manner as when the player has done so.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51, in the specific effect control (second auxiliary control as an example), while the first operation unit D1 is operated by the long press operation, the first operation unit D1 is operated by the short press operation It is designed to control the execution of a predetermined effect (as an example, the development part) by assuming that it is being operated. A long press operation is an example of a specific mode because it is a mode in which the operation means is operated continuously, and a short press operation is an mode in which the number of operations of the operation means is increased, so it is an example of a predetermined mode. becomes. Then, even if the sub-control CPU 51 detects a predetermined error (type 2 error) while executing the gauge charge effect assuming that the first operation unit D1 has been short-pressed, While the first operation unit D1 is being pressed for a long time, the effect is continued by continuing the second auxiliary control.

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

Also, the second event is composed of a plurality of events. These multiple events include the event that a type 2 error occurs and the event that the operation means (here, the first operation unit D1) corresponding to the reception period is not operated. In addition, the first event may be an event in which it is determined that the storage section for game balls is full, and the second type error is the opening of the door (that is, the loading frame) as in the present embodiment. It may be Not limited to this, in a situation where the second event occurs while the effect assisting function is on, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect assisting function when the first variation game after the second event is resolved is started. may be configured to release the Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to cancel the setting of the effect assisting function immediately before the start of the first variation game after the second event is resolved.

Effects of the fifth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to this embodiment, it is possible to change the setting of the effect assisting function by operating the setting operating means (first operating section D1 as an example). As for the operation, the player can select whether or not to receive assistance, and can operate the operation means according to his/her mood at that time. In this embodiment, the setting of the effect assisting function is maintained depending on which of the first event (full error as an example) and the second event (door open error and non-operation of the operation unit as an example) has occurred. can be turned on or off. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation in which the performance assistance function is set again and a situation in which the performance assistance function does not need to be set again according to the occurrence event, and to appropriately use the specific performance control according to the occurrence event. . Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) According to the present embodiment, regarding the first auxiliary control, whether or not to request resetting of the specific effect control is made different depending on the occurrence event. The operation assistance of the parts D1, D2) can be used appropriately.

(3) According to the present embodiment, regarding the second auxiliary control, whether or not to request resetting of the specific effect control is made different according to the occurrence event. The operation assistance of the parts D1, D2) can be used appropriately.

(4) According to the present embodiment, the first event is simply that the game ball reservoir (the ball tray 12 as an example) is full, so the game can be continued by continuing to shoot game balls. On the other hand, in the second event, at least the door (mounting frame) is opened, making it difficult to shoot the game ball, and there is a high possibility that the game must be interrupted. In this embodiment, when such a second event occurs, the effect assisting function is reset, so the game can be restarted with a renewed feeling.

(5) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the setting of the repeated hitting assist function in the standby state. Therefore, the presence or absence of the second auxiliary control can be set according to the player's preference, and the first effect (as an example, a multi-operation system effect) can be enjoyed.

(6) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the setting of the repeated hitting assist function during execution of the variable game. Therefore, the presence or absence of the second auxiliary control can be set according to the player's preference, and the first effect (as an example, a multi-operation system effect) can be enjoyed.

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

(Sixth embodiment)
A pachinko gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment will be described.
This embodiment differs from the above-described embodiments in that a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as RTC effect) can be executed at one time or at a plurality of specific times. The RTC effects include a first RTC effect and a second RTC effect. The second RTC effect has a lower appearance rate than the first RTC effect. The first RTC effect is executed by displaying a normal character on the effect display device EH, and the second RTC effect is executed by displaying a special character on the effect display device EH. Here, the normal character is a dual-purpose character (multipurpose information) that appears in other effects (for example, the advance notice effect and the ready-to-win effect), while the special character is a dedicated character that can appear only in the second RTC effect ( exclusive information, so-called premium image).

When the sub-control CPU 51 specifies that the current time has reached the specific time based on information generated by a real-time clock 54, it performs an RTC lottery using a predetermined random number and determines the type of RTC performance to be executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the determined RTC effect. Preferably, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the RTC effect to be executed with a higher probability in the order of second RTC effect<first RTC effect. The sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to be able to determine the second RTC effect on the condition that the variable game being executed is a big-hit variable game, and the pending variable game includes a big-hit variable game. The configuration may be such that the second RTC effect can be determined on condition that the second RTC effect is set. In other words, the RTC effects may be effects with high expectations for big wins in the order of the first RTC effect < the second RTC effect.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 treats the execution of the first RTC effect as "occurrence of the first event", treats the execution of the second RTC effect as "occurrence of the second event", and handles the execution of the gauge charge effect. configured to perform a control, a first auxiliary control, and a second auxiliary control; The specific control contents are, in the fourth and fifth embodiments, "input of an error detection command capable of identifying a type 1 error" is read as "execution of a first RTC effect", and "execution of a type 2 error 'input of an error detection command capable of specifying 'is read as 'execution of the second RTC effect', so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Effects of the sixth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the RTC effect is started at a timing that is not linked to the variable game, resulting in events that can occur at relatively random timing during execution of various operation effects. . In this embodiment, depending on which of the first event (first RTC effect as an example) and the second event (second RTC effect as an example) occurs, the specific effect (development portion as an example) continues or ends. You can For this reason, it is possible to create a situation in which the specific performance is continued and a situation in which the specific performance is terminated according to the occurrence event, so that the specific performance control can be appropriately used according to the occurrence event. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) In particular, the second RTC effect is more rare than the first RTC effect. Therefore, when the second RTC effect occurs, the development part of the gauge charge effect is ended, while when the first RTC effect occurs, the development part is continued, thereby giving priority to the notable effect and increasing the interest of the player. can be suitably increased.

(3) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect control setting is maintained according to which of the first event (first RTC effect as an example) and the second event (second RTC effect as an example) has occurred. can be turned on or off. For this reason, depending on the occurrence event, a situation in which the specific production control is set to an executable state anew and a situation in which it is not necessary to reset the specific production control to an executable state are created. It is possible to appropriately use the specific effect control. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

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

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- You may change the composition of the production mode. For example, it is not limited to the configuration of changing the setting of the production assistance function when shifting the production mode in the same game state, but even if it is the configuration of changing the setting of the production assistance function when shifting the production mode across the game state. good. Further, a plurality of production modes may be provided as the first advantageous production mode, and in the plurality of production modes, the setting of the production assistance function may be changed at the time of transition to the production mode. A plurality of production modes may be provided as the second advantageous production mode, and in the plurality of production modes, the setting of the production assistance function may be changed at the time of transition to the production mode. When the number of executions of the variable game reaches the number of transition opportunities (when the transition timing of the production mode arrives), that is, when a specific production can be executed, an operation is performed as to whether or not to execute the specific production. It may be configured to be selectable by operating the means, and to set the effect assisting function (for example, the operation assisting function) to ON when execution of a specific effect is selected. Moreover, the configuration may be such that the production mode to be transferred via a specific production can be selected by operating the operating means. The number of production modes is not limited to the number in this embodiment, and the number may be changed.

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

- During the first reception period, when the operation assistance function is on, if the first operation means (for example, the first operation unit D1) is operated, the operation assistance function is turned off during the entire first reception period. Although it was configured not to change to off, it is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be such that the operation assistance function is not turned off during a part of the first reception period, and the operation assistance function is turned off during the remaining period. The repeated hits assist function can also be changed in the same way. Such restrictions on turning off the operation assisting function can be similarly applied when the second operating means (for example, the second operating section D2) different from the first operating means is operated.

- During the first acceptance period, the first effect may be executed based on the operation of the second operation unit D2. In this case, during the first reception period, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute an effect prompting the user to operate the second operation unit D2. Then, when the second operating portion D2 is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 may vibrate the effect motor and vibrate the second operating portion D2.

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

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

- During the second acceptance period (eg, the third operation period), the operation of the operation assistance function may not be restricted. When the operation assistance function is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first assistance control when the operation timing arrives without inputting an operation signal from the second operation unit D2 during the second acceptance period. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may assume that the second operation unit D2 has been pressed for a short time even if no operation signal is input from the second operation unit D2 during the second acceptance period.

- Whether or not to release the setting of the operation assisting function to OFF when the operation units D1 and D2 are operated may be individually changed for each of the plurality of operation periods described above. Whether or not to cancel the setting of the repeated hitting assist function when the operation units D1 and D2 are operated may be individually changed for each of the plurality of operation periods described above.

The operation assisting function may be configured so that the setting is canceled when the second event occurs regardless of whether or not it is the acceptance period for accepting the operation of the operation units D1 and D2. The configuration may be such that the setting is canceled when it occurs. A player may individually set the repeated hit assist function. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to be able to set the second auxiliary control to be executable based on the operation of the setting operation means. Further, the continuous-hit assist function may be configured such that the setting is canceled when the second event occurs, regardless of whether or not it is the acceptance period for accepting the operation of the operation units D1 and D2. It may be configured such that the setting is canceled when the occurs.

- The operating timing of the operation assistance function (first assistance control) may be the start of the acceptance period. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first auxiliary control simultaneously with the start of the acceptance period. Note that, in this modified example, the setting of the reception period can be omitted. The activation timing may be the timing in the middle of the acceptance period.

- The operation timing may be determined by lottery each time from a plurality of timings determined during the acceptance period. Further, regarding the activation timing of the operation assisting function, the player may be able to preset one of a plurality of timings within the target reception period by operating the setting operation means. As an example, the multiple timings include early timing (at the start of the acceptance period), normal timing (during the acceptance period), and late timing (at the end of the acceptance period).

As in the above embodiment, even when the operation means is not operated, it is assumed that it is operated and a predetermined control is performed. It can be configurable by the player's selection. Here, if the timing at which the predetermined control is performed assuming that the operation means is operated is constant, the progress of the game becomes monotonous, and there is a risk that the interest of the player may be reduced. According to this modified example, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment and modified example, there are a plurality of timings at which the first operation means (the first operation unit D1 as an example) is considered to be operated. Even if the setting is made, variations can be generated in the development of the production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest.

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

- You may restrict|limit a part of 2nd auxiliary control. For example, the execution of the second auxiliary control based on the operation of one of the operation units D1 and D2 may be restricted, or the execution of the second auxiliary control may be restricted during a part of one operation period. . Also, the execution of the second auxiliary control may be restricted only for some operation periods among the plurality of operation periods. Further, as a mode for limiting a part of the second auxiliary control, the operation interval It during the restriction may be set longer than the operation interval It during the non-restriction. It should be noted that completely restricting the execution of the second auxiliary control can be regarded as omission.

- You may restrict|limit a part of 1st auxiliary control. For example, the execution of the first auxiliary control based on the operation of one of the operation units D1 and D2 may be restricted, or the execution of the first auxiliary control may be restricted during a part of one operation period. . Further, the execution of the first auxiliary control may be restricted only for some operation periods among the plurality of operation periods. It should be noted that completely restricting the execution of the first auxiliary control can be regarded as omission.

- As an operation effect for setting the first acceptance period, an effect requesting the operation of both the operation units D1 and D2 may be provided. For example, it is assumed that the second auxiliary control can be executed during the first acceptance period, and that the number of operations of at least the first operation means (eg, the first operation unit D1) has increased due to the execution of the second auxiliary control. It is good to be able to consider it. Of course, it may be considered that the number of operations of the second operation means (the second operation section D2 as an example) has increased due to the second auxiliary control. Further, as the effect for setting the second acceptance period, an effect requesting the operation of both the operation units D1 and D2 may be provided. For example, during the second reception period, the second auxiliary control can be executed, and the execution of the second auxiliary control increases the number of operations of at least the first operation means (eg, the first operation unit D1). It is good to be able to consider it. Of course, it may be considered that the number of operations of the second operation means (the second operation section D2 as an example) has increased due to the second auxiliary control.

- The special condition and the specific condition may be conditions that are satisfied depending on whether or not another event occurs even if the acceptance period is the same. For example, even during the same first operation period, when the RTC effect is being executed, even if the operation assistance function is set to ON, execution of the first assistance control may be restricted. Similarly, even during the same fourth operation period, the execution of the second auxiliary control may be restricted while the RTC effect is being executed, even if the repeated hitting auxiliary function is set to ON. Further, even in an embodiment or modified example in which the repeated hitting assist function is always operable, the configuration may be such that execution of the second assist control is restricted when a special condition (specific condition) is established.

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

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

- Based on the operation of the setting operation means (the first operation unit D1 as an example), the settings of the repeated hitting assist function and the operation assist function may be individually changed. Further, the setting of the effect assisting function may be configured so that it can be changed at any time during execution of the variable game. The setting of the production assistance function may be configured such that it can be changed only during a part of the standby state.

・The odds of winning the change lottery may be different between when it is assumed that the operation unit has been short-pressed (so-called repeated hits) and when the operation unit is actually short-pressed. . For example, it is preferable that the probability of winning in the simulated repeated hits is lower than in the case of the actual repeated hits. That is, in the first acceptance period, when the second auxiliary control is not executed, even if the specific effect (as an example, the display mode of the gauge Ge) changes faster than when the second auxiliary control is executed. good. According to this modification, when the operation means is operated many times to increase the number of operations without using the second auxiliary control, the specific effect is finalized compared to when the second auxiliary control is used. Increases the speed at which you reach the mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's motivation to operate the operating means.

・When the operation unit is assumed to be short-pressed (so-called repeated hits) and when the operation unit is actually short-pressed, the mode of the specific effect that can be reached is set. can be different. For example, in the first reception period, when the second auxiliary control is not executed, the specific effect can change to the final mode as the number of operations increases, while when the second auxiliary control is executed, the specific effect is the final mode. It should be configured so that it does not change or is difficult to change. According to this modification, when the operation means is operated many times to increase the number of operations without using the second auxiliary control, the specific effect is finalized compared to when the second auxiliary control is used. It is treated preferentially from the viewpoint of being able to reach the mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to operate the operating means by himself/herself without using the second auxiliary control. Note that the probability of winning in the case of the simulated repeated hits may be higher than that in the case of the actual repeated hits.

When the operation means (the first operation unit D1 as an example) has been operated before the start of a certain acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until the operation of the operation means is temporarily terminated after the start of the certain acceptance period. The configuration may be such that the second auxiliary control is not executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a character string such as "Please stop the operation" before the start of a certain reception period, and cancels the operation of the first operation unit D1. may be executed.

- The setting of the effect assisting function (specific effect control) may be partially or wholly canceled as a condition that at least the transition to the standby state in which the variable game is not executed is performed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 turns off the operation assistance function if it is on after a predetermined period of time (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. Alternatively, when the repeated hitting assist function is on, it may be turned off, or when both functions are on, they may be turned off. Conversely, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to turn on the production assistance function under some or all of the conditions for shifting to a standby state in which no variation game is being executed.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may maintain the effect assisting function at the second setting when the effect assisting function is at the second setting, regardless of whether the first event occurs or the second event occurs. Further, when the effect assisting function is set to the third setting, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains the third setting when the first event occurs, and changes it to the second setting when the second event occurs. good. That is, when the first event occurs while both the operation assistance function and the repeated-hit assistance function are ON, the operation assistance function and the repeated-hit assistance function are both maintained ON, while the second event occurs. In some cases, the operation assist function may be turned off, while the continuous hit assist function may be maintained on. According to this modified example, whether or not the first auxiliary control is reset depends on the occurrence of the event, while the setting of the second auxiliary control is maintained regardless of the occurrence of any event. For this reason, in the present invention, regarding the first auxiliary control and the second auxiliary control that assist the operation of the effect operation means, whether to request "resetting of the specific effect control according to the occurrence event" according to the content of the assistance It is possible to appropriately use the operation assistance of the effect operation means for each of the first assistance control and the second assistance control.

- A plurality of operation effects may be executable in parallel for a plurality of arbitrary effects. For example, the fourth operation period and the fifth operation period may be set simultaneously. In this case, the gauge charge effect and the character challenge effect are executed in parallel. Further, it may be configured such that operation of either one of the first operating section D1 and the second operating section D2 is regarded as having been operated on both the operating sections D1 and D2, or a configuration that does not regard it as having been operated. There may be.

- The execution mode of the single-operation system presentation is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications, and may be changed to a different execution mode. For example, the operation effect that is performed by setting any one of the first to third operation periods may be executed by moving the effect movable body EY when the condition is established according to the operation of the operation unit. It may be executed in a mode in which the vibration of the first operation unit D1 or the second operation unit D2 is generated. In addition, the end notification is not limited to displaying predetermined information (image). good.

- The execution mode of the multi-operation system presentation is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications, and may be changed to a different execution mode. For example, in the operation effect that is performed by setting the fourth operation period and the fifth operation period, each time a predetermined condition is established according to the operation of the operation unit, a story with a predetermined character as a motif develops step by step. Alternatively, the number of appearing characters may increase step by step until a predetermined number of characters finally gather. Further, the specific effect is not limited to a structure that changes step by step, and may be a structure that changes continuously.

- In place of or in addition to one or more of the operation effects performed by setting each operation period, an operation effect requesting a long-pressing operation of the operation unit may be provided. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to be able to execute control assuming that a long-press operation has been performed on the operation unit that is valid during the acceptance period being set when the operation assisting function is on. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control such that when a certain operation unit is short-pressed, it is assumed that the operation unit is long-pressed, and when a certain operation unit is repeatedly short-pressed, the It may be possible to execute control assuming that the operation unit has been long-pressed. Further, regarding the above-described operation presentation, the type of operation unit to be requested and the operation mode thereof may be changed. The operation effect is not limited to the display effect, and may be a configuration in which one or more of the audio effect, the light effect, and the movable body effect can be arbitrarily selected, or a plurality of these effects are combined.

・At the end of the jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, there are times when the high ball entry rate state is not given depending on the type of the jackpot pattern. good too. The privilege is not limited to the jackpot game, and may be a high probability state or a high ball entry rate state.

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

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

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

- In the present embodiment, the game machine is a pachinko game machine, but it is not limited to this and may be configured as a slot machine.
Technical ideas that can be grasped from the present embodiment and modified examples will be described.

(1) Setting operating means configured to enable an operation of performing the predetermined setting and an operation of canceling the predetermined setting, wherein the setting operating means is also used as the first operating means. .

(2) A setting operating means configured to enable an operation of performing the predetermined setting and an operation of canceling the predetermined setting, wherein the setting operating means is an operating means different from the first operating means.

(3) There are multiple timings at which the first operating means is considered to be operated.
(4) During the first acceptance period and when the predetermined setting has been made, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the first operation means is operated.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine, 40... Main control board, 41... Microprocessor, 42... Main control CPU, 50... Sub control board, 51... Sub control CPU, D1... 1st operation part, D2... 2nd operation part, EH ... production display device.

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an operation means that can be operated by a player;
a detection means capable of detecting an operation of the operation means;
a production executing means capable of executing production;
A production control means for controlling the execution of production,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means,
The detection means includes a first detection means capable of detecting an operation of the first operation means and a second detection means capable of detecting an operation of the second operation means,
The operation amount until the operation of the first operation means is detected by the first detection means is different from the operation amount until the operation of the second operation means is detected by the second detection means,
At least in the first acceptance period during which the operation of the first operation means can be accepted, when the first operation means is operated in a predetermined mode, the control related to the first effect can be executed, and the predetermined setting is performed. When the first operation means is not operated, it is assumed that the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect can be executed,
at least in a second acceptance period in which an operation of the second operation means can be accepted, when the second operation means is operated, control related to a second effect can be executed,
At least during part or all of the first reception period, an effect is performed so that it is possible to recognize whether the predetermined setting is made,
The first acceptance period may be an overlapping period in which a period in which an operation of the first operation means can be accepted and a period in which an operation of the second operation means can be accepted overlap,
In the first receiving period, which is the overlapping period, an effect prompting the operation of the first operating means may be executed, but an effect prompting the operation of the second operating means is not executed,
The operation mode of the first operating device includes the predetermined mode and the specific mode, and the predetermined mode is a mode in which the number of operations of the first operating device is increased, and the specific mode. is a mode in which the operation of the first operation means is continued,
During the first accepting period, special control can be executed to assume that the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode while the first operating means is being operated in the specific mode. and when the special control is executed, it is assumed that the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect is executed,
If the first operating means has been operated in the specific mode before the start of the first reception period, execution of the special control is restricted even if the first reception period starts, and After the start of the first reception period, the operation of the first operating means in the specific mode that has been performed before the start of the first reception period is temporarily terminated, and the specific mode is completed before the end of the first reception period. When the operation of the first operation means is resumed by, the special control can be executed,
During the first acceptance period, the operation of the second operation means can also be accepted, but even if the second operation means is operated in the specific mode, the second operation means is in the predetermined mode. Execution of control that is considered to be operated by
In the special control, even if the first operation means is operated one or more times after the start of the first reception period, the first operation in the specific mode is performed before the end of the first reception period. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be executed when the means is operated . an operation means that can be operated by a player;
a detection means capable of detecting an operation of the operation means;
a production executing means capable of executing production;
A production control means for controlling the execution of production,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means,
The detection means includes a first detection means capable of detecting an operation of the first operation means and a second detection means capable of detecting an operation of the second operation means,
The operation amount until the operation of the first operation means is detected by the first detection means is different from the operation amount until the operation of the second operation means is detected by the second detection means,
At least in the first acceptance period during which the operation of the first operation means can be accepted, when the first operation means is operated in a predetermined mode, the control related to the first effect can be executed, and the predetermined setting is performed. When the first operation means is not operated, it is assumed that the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect can be executed,
at least in a second acceptance period in which an operation of the second operation means can be accepted, when the second operation means is operated, control related to a second effect can be executed,
At least during part or all of the first reception period, an effect is performed so that it is possible to recognize whether the predetermined setting is made,
The operation mode of the first operating device includes the predetermined mode and the specific mode, and the predetermined mode is a mode in which the number of operations of the first operating device is increased, and the specific mode. is a mode in which the operation of the first operation means is continued,
During the first accepting period, special control can be executed to assume that the first operating means is operated in the predetermined mode while the first operating means is being operated in the specific mode. and when the special control is executed, it is assumed that the first operation means is operated in the predetermined mode, and the control related to the first effect is executed,
If the first operating means has been operated in the specific mode before the start of the first reception period, execution of the special control is restricted even if the first reception period starts, and After the start of the first reception period, the operation of the first operating means in the specific mode that has been performed before the start of the first reception period is temporarily terminated, and the specific mode is completed before the end of the first reception period. When the operation of the first operation means is resumed by, the special control can be executed,
error detection means capable of detecting an error;
an error reporting means capable of reporting at least the error detected by the error detection means;
The error includes a type 1 error and a type 2 error,
If the type 1 error occurs while the predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the type 1 error is notified,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when said type 2 error occurs while said predetermined setting is made, said type 2 error is notified and said predetermined setting can be canceled. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first effect and the second effect are the same or different effects .

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