JP7141737B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are provided with operating means that can be operated by a player, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. In some cases, an effect is executed by performing control related to the effect triggered by the operation being performed.

JP 2015-192821 A

In recent years, even when the operation means is not actually operated, it is assumed that the operation means has been operated and control related to the performance is carried out, and the player can select whether to activate the function. It is also being considered to make it possible. For this reason, today, it is desired to improve the entertainment when such a function is installed.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises an operation means operable by a player, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. There is a specific operation effect in which the content of the effect progresses according to the operation of the means, and in the control state when the effect control means executes the specific operation effect, the operation means is operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period. and a first control state in which the performance content is advanced in accordance with the event, and even if the operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period, it is determined that the operation means is operated in the specific operation mode. There is a second control state in which the content of the performance is regarded as progressing, and the performance control means, when in the first control state, controls the operation means in a continuous operation mode in which the operation is performed continuously for a predetermined specified time. It is possible to control to the second control state when it is operated, and when it is in the first control state and within the specific period, it is operated in the continuous operation mode after being operated in the specific operation mode. The gist of the present invention is that the control to the second control state is performed when the operation means is operated in the special operation mode.

With respect to the gaming machine, even if the specific period ends during the operation in the special operation mode, the second control state may be controlled upon the elapse of the specified time.

With respect to the gaming machine, the operation of the operating means for changing the control state may be different between during the variable game and during the standby state in which the variable game is not executed.
With respect to the gaming machine, when the operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games, it is not necessary to control to the second control state.

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

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. The front view of a pachinko game machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) to (e) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of a continuous hit effect. 4 is a flowchart showing a first repeated hit effect execution process; 9 is a flowchart showing a second repeated hit effect execution process; Explanatory drawing which shows the setting operation for setting an automatic button function, and cancellation|release operation for canceling an automatic button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function. Timing chart for auto button function.

An embodiment embodied in a 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 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, there is formed a game area YBa in which game balls as 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 means operated when shooting a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko 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 first effect button BT1 and a cross key BT2 as operation means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10. As shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are button-type means configured to be able to be pressed. The first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are not limited to the button type, and may be of the touch sensor type, or may be configured to function as touch panel type means with a predetermined display device. The first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 may be configured including a plurality of operable parts. In this embodiment, the first effect button BT1 is configured to include a single operable portion. The cross key BT2 includes a plurality of operable parts such as left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, and down key DB.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker Sp as output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting sounds. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing an effect. In the following description, the effect by outputting sound is referred to as "audio effect". In this specification, "sound" includes human and animal voices, sound effects, music, and the like. The speaker Sp is provided on the frame 11, for 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. The first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b display 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 symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of displayed symbol 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 as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as 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 portion 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 normal winning symbols as a normal winning display result and normal losing symbols as a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning pattern is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning pattern is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the normal winning game is finished. The pachinko game machine 10 has 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 as display means for displaying images. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH as a display area capable of displaying an image, and can execute various notifications and various effects by displaying an image on the image display section GH. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to effect execution means capable of executing effects. In the following description, an effect by displaying an image is referred to as a "display effect". The image display unit GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. 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.

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 the present 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. When a big-hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big-hit symbol combination is derived in the performance game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of the effect symbols are the same effect symbol, such as "777". When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The lost 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 symbols are fixed and stopped, such as 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 to 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 displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. 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 with a high expectation for deriving a big win display result (hereinafter referred to as "big win expectation") compared to the normal ready-to-win performance.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first start port 15. - 特許庁The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be established, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 16 that opens to the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second 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 has an ordinary variable member 17 capable of operating between an open state in which game balls can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start port 16.例文帳に追加. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the second starting port 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 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the 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 provided with a special variable member 19 operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter a big prize winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning prize opening 18.例文帳に追加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 has a second actuator A2 that operates 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 count sensor SE3 for detecting game balls that have entered the big winning hole 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when the game balls are detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition for 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 gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects game balls passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 3). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for holding the normal game is satisfied, but the payout condition for the prize ball is not satisfied.

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 hit to a high probability, a ball entry assisting function for assisting the entry of the game ball into the second start port 16, and a time shortening for shortening the variation time of the special game. Equipped with functions and 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 entry assisting function is a function of supporting the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 16, 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 start port 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-entering rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first auxiliary control is control for shortening the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball-entering rate is low. The second auxiliary 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 auxiliary 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 is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the third auxiliary control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game is greater than when the ball is in a low ball rate state, and 1 of the normal variable member 17 in the normal winning game It is preferable to perform at least one control of making the opening time of the inning longer than 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 assisting function for entering balls, and the time saving function operate. The first advantageous state is a game state in which all of the variable probability function, the ball entering assist function, and the time saving function operate. 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 be different game states in which the function to be activated among the variable probability function, the assisting ball entry function, and the time saving function is 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. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols are classified into two types of special 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). In this embodiment, the specific symbols are set to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big win game until the next big win game is awarded. After the end of the jackpot game, the normal symbols are provided with a second advantage until the special game is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or until the next jackpot game is awarded. It is determined that the state should be controlled.

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 board 40 . The main board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-board 50. - 特許庁The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50 . The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40 .

The main board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 41 , a main control ROM 42 and a main control RWM 43 . The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 42 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main control ROM 42 stores variation patterns as variation information that can specify the content of the variation game. Specifically, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. Also, the variation pattern is information capable of specifying at least part of the content of the presentation (contents of variation) of the presentation 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. For example, the big hit variation pattern includes a variation pattern that can specify normal reach effect in the effect game and a variation pattern that can specify super reach effect in the effect game.

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 a ready-to-win effect is performed in the performance game and a variation pattern of "no reach" in which no ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game. The loss variation pattern with reach includes a variation pattern that can specify normal reach effect in the effect game and a variation pattern that can specify super reach effect in the effect game. Loss fluctuation patterns without reach include a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying a specific fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the special game, and a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. In the following description, the fluctuation content when the special game is executed in a specific fluctuation time may be indicated as "normal fluctuation", and the special game is executed in a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. Sometimes, the content of fluctuations in time is referred to as "shortened fluctuations." In this embodiment, when the variation content of the special game is the normal variation, the effect game is executed in such a manner that the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed at different timings. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variation content of the special game is a shortening variation, the effect game is temporarily stopped and displayed at the same or substantially the same timing of the multiple lines of the effect symbols, which are at least a part of all the symbol lines. is executed in a manner that

The main control RWM 43 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 41 . For example, information stored by the main control RWM 43 includes flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 also includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates a hardware random number. Further, the main board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41 .

The main control CPU 41 is connected to each sensor of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the respective sensors SE1 to SE4 detect game balls. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display portion 13a, the second special symbol display portion 13b, the first special reservation display portion 13c, the second special reservation display portion 13d, the normal symbol display portion 13e, and the normal reservation display portion 13f. It is connected to each display unit. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display contents of each of the display sections 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the normal variable member 17 by controlling the first actuator A1. The main control CPU41 is connected to the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the second actuator A2.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51 , a sub-control ROM 52 and a sub-control RWM 53 . The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to effects by executing sub-control programs. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, information stored by the sub-control RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. In addition, the sub-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-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display 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 decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp, thereby realizing a function as effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2. The sub-control CPU 51 operates the first operation signal (ON signal) output when the first effect button BT1 is operated, and the cross key BT2 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB). A second operation signal (on signal) output when the switch is turned on can be separately input. In the following description, of the operation signals output when the cross key BT2 is operated, the operation signal output when the left key LB is operated will be the left operation signal, and when the right key RB is operated An operation signal to be output is referred to as a right operation signal, an operation signal output when the up key UB is operated is referred to as an up operation signal, and an operation signal output when the down key DB is operated is referred to as a down operation signal.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41 will be described.
The main control CPU 41 executes special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, etc. as timer interrupt processing performed at predetermined control intervals (for example, 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball has won the first start port 15, the main control CPU41 determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). . When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU41 adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Thus, the first special game reserve condition is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the first special reserve number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated within the main substrate 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43 . For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for a special lottery (big winning lottery), a winning design random number used for determining a winning design, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to specify that it is the random number information for the first special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 43, thereby suspending the execution of the first special game until the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not won the first start port 15, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has won the second starting port 16, the main control CPU41 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU41 adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Thus, the second special game reserve condition is established when the second special reserve number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated within the main substrate 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43 . The main control CPU 41 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 43, thereby suspending the execution of the second special game until the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied. can. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 43, when the game ball has not won the second start port 16, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41 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. If the special game start condition is not met, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is established, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the second special reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU41 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special pending number is zero, the main control CPU 41 generates a standby state command that can identify the standby state and outputs it to the sub board 50 . The standby state is a state in which no variation game is being executed, no big win game is awarded, and no variation game is suspended. In the following description, a period during which the game is not in the standby state will be referred to as a "game period". In other words, in the present embodiment, the game period is a period during which a variable game is being executed, a jackpot game is being executed, or a pending variable game is waiting to start. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 41 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 41 acquires from the main control RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 uses a special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated).

When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 41 performs a big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 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 41 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 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be derived in the first special game. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41 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 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 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 process is read as "special pending number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41 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.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the special game can be executed by the main control CPU 41 performing the following processes.

Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 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 determined in the variation pattern has passed. On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 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.

Also, the main control CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-board 50 with the start of the special game. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start 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 the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as "variation end command") capable of specifying the end of the special game (effect game) when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Note that the variation start command, the special symbol command, and the variation end command are different control commands when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed.

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 41 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 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special pattern start process. The main control CPU 41 gives the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as an opening command). After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game to open the big winning hole 18 . When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the upper limit number or the upper limit time elapses, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to close the big winning hole 18. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 41 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. The main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub board 50 each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command). The main control CPU 41 ends the big hit game when the ending time elapses. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time.

Next, probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state will be described.
The main control CPU 41 sets a high accuracy flag to the main control RWM 43 when finishing the big hit game based on the specific symbols. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag to the main control RWM 43 after finishing the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to the low probability state. The main control CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during the 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 41 sets an operation flag to the main control RWM 43 when the jackpot game ends. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 43 every time the special game is started after the end of the big win game based on the normal symbols, so that the special game after the end of the big win game is performed. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of 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 41 controls to the low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of operation ends after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag when the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. It should be noted that the main control CPU 41 performs control to the short variation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and performs control to the long variation 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 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. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect game can be executed by the sub-control CPU 51 performing the following processes.

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 a 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.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as ready-to-win conditions) are established. In this embodiment, 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 established 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 established and the missing symbol from the special symbol command can be specified. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols that does not include a reach when the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied and a symbol to be excluded from the special symbol command can be specified.

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. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display section GH of the effect display device EH to variably display three rows of effect symbols. Subsequently, after the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination by temporarily halting and displaying each effect symbol, and is triggered by the input of the variation end command. , the combination of symbols is fixed and stopped by displaying each production pattern in a fixed and stopped state. 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, 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 an opening command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute an opening effect. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Also, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, it controls the production device group so as to execute a round production. Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an ending start command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, it controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed in this embodiment will be described.
Effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include repeated hitting effects. The continuous hit effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the ready-to-win effect during execution of the variable game.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, in the continuous hit effect, an operation instruction image SG for instructing operation of the first effect button BT1 and a first effect image EG1 are displayed on the effect display device EH. The operation instruction image SG displayed in the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment is an image that instructs to operate the first effect button BT1 a plurality of times (so-called repeated hits). Also, the first effect image EG1 displayed in the repeated hitting effect of the present embodiment is an image displayed in one of a plurality of stages (for example, 11 stages) of display modes. Then, in the continuous hit effect, the first effect image EG1 changes step by step when the first effect button BT1 is operated. Specifically, in the repeated hit effect, the first effect image EG1 displays a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 10 times) when the first effect button BT1 is operated within a predetermined operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds). As an upper limit, the display mode changes step by step each time the operation is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the first effect image EG1 is an image indicating the number of times the first effect button BT1 has been operated in the repeated hit effect.

Further, in the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the valid operation period, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed after the end of the valid operation period. be. In other words, in the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, the effect progresses according to the fact that the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the valid operation period. In this embodiment, the operation valid period corresponds to a specific period. Further, in the present embodiment, an operation of operating the first effect button BT1 a specific number of times corresponds to a specific operation mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit effect corresponds to a specific operation effect in which the content of the effect progresses in accordance with the operation of the operating means.

In the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is suggested by which of the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 is displayed. In other words, it can be said that the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 are images suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the second effect image EG2 is displayed rather than when the third effect image EG3 is displayed, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is higher.

Specifically, in the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment, the operation instruction image SG is displayed first, and the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the first stage display mode (FIG. 4(a)). That is, when the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the repeated hitting effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the first stage display mode. After that, the first effect image EG1 changes its display mode to a second stage, a third stage, and so on each time the first effect button BT1 is operated. For example, when the first effect button BT1 is operated five times within the operation effective period in the continuous hit effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the sixth stage display mode (FIG. 4B). In addition, when the first effect button BT1 is operated ten times within the operation effective period in the continuous hit effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the eleventh stage display mode (FIG. 4(c)). It should be noted that in the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the eleventh stage display mode even if the first effect button BT1 is operated 11 times or more within the operation valid period. . That is, in the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, the first effect image EG1 is displayed at the maximum level (in the present embodiment, the first 11 steps), the display mode does not change.

In the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the valid operation period, the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 is displayed after the end of the valid operation period. (Fig. 4(d), (e)). In the present embodiment, if the number of times the first effect button BT1 is operated within the effective period of operation does not reach the specified number of times, both the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 are displayed. The consecutive hitting effect is terminated without any effect.

Next, an example of the customization function installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. The customization function of this embodiment includes an auto button function.
The auto button function is a function that assists the operation of the effect button requested by the player in a predetermined effect. In particular, the auto button function of the present embodiment is a function of assisting the operation of the effect button required by the player in the continuous hit effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the auto button function can be set and canceled by the operation using the first effect button BT1. In the following description, "auto button ON" may indicate that the auto button function is set, and "auto button OFF" indicates that the auto button function is not set (released). is sometimes indicated. In this embodiment, the state when the auto button is OFF corresponds to the first control state, and the state when the auto button is ON corresponds to the second control state.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU51 can identify whether or not the auto-button function is set based on the value of the auto-button flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button function by setting a predetermined value to the auto button flag, and cancels the auto button function by clearing the value of the auto button flag. The sub-control CPU 51 can control various effects depending on whether or not the auto button function is set.

For example, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period even if the first effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation valid period in the continuous hitting effect. , and changes the first effect image EG1. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the effect mode of the first effect image EG1 to the maximum level (11th level in this embodiment) within the operation effective period. After that, when the effective operation period ends, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 in the continuous hit effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51, even if the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode within the operation valid period in the continuous hit effect, the first effect button It is assumed that BT1 has been operated in a specific operation mode, and the performance content is advanced.

On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 when the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period in the continuous hit effect. Further, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the second effect image EG2 and the second effect image EG2 and The third effect image EG3 is not displayed. That is, in this embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 does not advance the content of the effect if the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode within the valid operation period in the continuous hitting effect.

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

For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is a loss variation pattern that can specify a shortened variation as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the continuous hit effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the repeated hit effect when the variable game of the shortened change is executed. On the other hand, if the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is not a missing variation pattern that can specify a shortened variation as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 performs different executions according to the type of the specified variation pattern. An execution lottery is carried out so that the consecutive hitting performance is executed at a rate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the big hit variation pattern, it is preferable to execute the continuous hitting performance at a higher execution ratio than when the loss variation pattern is specified. According to this, when the continuous hitting effect is executed, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game increases.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the continuous hitting effect, it uses a predetermined random number to perform an effect image determination lottery for determining the effect image to be displayed when the operation valid period ends. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the determination ratio of the effect image varies according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. After that, the sub-control CPU51 causes the sub-control RWM53 to store information that can specify the determined effect image.

Specifically, when the second effect image EG2 is determined as the effect image to be displayed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect image so that the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the third effect image EG3 is determined. . Here, in order to increase the degree of expectation for a big hit when a predetermined effect image is determined, there are cases where a predetermined effect image is determined when a losing variation pattern is specified, and when a predetermined effect image is specified when a big win variation pattern is specified. It is preferable to increase the proportion of the determination of the effect image and the determination of the big hit variation pattern to the entirety.

Next, a description will be given of the repeated hit effect execution processing performed when executing the repeated hit effect. In the present embodiment, the repeated hitting effect execution processing includes a first repeated hitting effect executing process executed when the auto button is OFF and a second repeated hitting effect executing process executed when the auto button is ON.

First, the first repeated hit effect execution processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the first repeated hit effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the operation effective period (step S101). At this time, the sub-control CPU51 sets, for example, a value that can specify that the operation valid period is in the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM53. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value that can identify the current stage (here, the first stage) in the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53, and effects to display the first effect image EG1 at the current stage. It controls the display device EH. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the operation instruction image SG for instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1. The sub-control CPU 51 sets a value corresponding to the operation valid period to the operation valid period timer in the sub-control RWM 53, and subtracts the value of the operation valid period timer for each predetermined control cycle. Then, when the value of the operation valid period timer becomes zero as a result of subtracting the value of the operation valid period timer, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the operation valid period flag and terminates the operation valid period.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has been input (step S102). When the first operation signal is input (step S102: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current stage is less than the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment) based on the value of the stage flag. (step S103). If the current stage is less than the maximum stage (step S103: YES), the sub-control CPU51 determines whether a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the previous operation of the first effect button BT1 was completed ( step S104). If the standby time has passed (step S104: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag and updates it (step S105). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the updated value of the stage flag.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has ended (step S106). If the input of the first operation signal has ended (step S106: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the waiting time (step S107). At this time, the sub-control CPU51, for example, sets a value that can specify that it is in the waiting time in a predetermined waiting time flag in the sub-control RWM53. The sub-control CPU 51 sets a value corresponding to the waiting time to the waiting time timer in the sub-control RWM 53, and subtracts the value of the waiting time timer for each predetermined control cycle. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of subtracting the value of the waiting time timer, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the waiting time flag and terminates the waiting time.

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the valid operation period has ended (step S108). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines in the process of step S102 that the first operation signal has not been input, in the process of step S103 it determines that the current stage is not less than the maximum stage (it is the maximum stage). , and also when it is determined that the standby time has not elapsed in the process of step S104, it is determined whether or not the valid operation period has expired. If the operation valid period has not expired (step S108: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S102 and repeats the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, if the valid operation period has expired (step S108: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current stage is the maximum stage (step S109). If the current stage is the maximum stage (step S109: YES), the sub-control CPU51, based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53, determines the second effect image EG2 determined by the above-described effect image determination lottery. Alternatively, the effect display device EH is controlled to display the third effect image EG3 (step S110). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the first effect image EG1 and the operation instruction image SG that are being displayed. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 performs end processing for ending the continuous hitting effect (step S111). In the ending process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the image that is being displayed in the continuous hit effect. Also, in the ending process, the sub-control CPU 51 clears the value of the waiting time flag and the value of the waiting time timer. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first repeated hit effect execution process.

On the other hand, if the current stage is not the maximum stage (step S109: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 performs end processing without displaying either the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 (step S111). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first repeated hit effect execution process.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines in the processing of step S106 that the input of the first operation signal has not ended (step S106: NO), it determines whether or not the valid operation period has ended (step S112 ). If the operation valid period has not expired (step S112: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S106. On the other hand, if the operation valid period has expired (step S112: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 performs the processes after step S109. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 repeats the processing of steps S106 and S112 until the input of the first operation signal ends or until the operation valid period ends.

According to such a first repeated hit effect execution process, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the display mode of the first effect image EG1 each time the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period. can be changed. Further, according to such a first repeated hit effect execution process, even if the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period, when the current stage is the maximum stage, the sub-control CPU 51 Control is performed so that the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is not changed. Furthermore, according to such a first repeated hit effect execution process, even if the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the previous operation of the first effect button BT1 is When the standby time has not passed since the end, control is performed so that the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is not changed. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the first effect is generated each time the first effect button BT1 is operated once with an interval equal to or longer than the standby time within the operation valid period, with the maximum stage being the upper limit. The display mode of the image EG1 can be changed.

Next, the second repeated hit effect execution processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the second repeated hit effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the operation effective period (step S201). The processing of step S101 is omitted because it is the same as the first repeated hit effect execution processing.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current stage is less than the maximum stage based on the value of the stage flag (step S202). If the current stage is less than the maximum stage (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after updating the value of the stage flag (step S203). If the standby time has passed, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag and updates it (step S204). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the updated value of the stage flag. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the waiting time (step S205). It should be noted that the processing related to the waiting time is the same as the first repeated hit effect execution processing, and therefore will be omitted.

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the valid operation period has ended (step S206). In addition, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the current stage is not less than the maximum stage (is the maximum stage) in the process of step S202, and when it determines that the waiting time has not passed in the process of step S203 Also, it is determined whether or not the valid operation period has expired. If the operation valid period has not expired (step S206: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S202 and repeats the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, if the valid operation period has expired (step S206: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current stage is the maximum stage (step S207). If the current stage is the maximum stage (step S207: YES), the sub-control CPU51, based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53, determines the second effect image EG2 determined by the aforementioned effect image determination lottery. Alternatively, the effect display device EH is controlled to display the third effect image EG3 (step S208). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 performs end processing for ending the continuous hitting effect (step S209). On the other hand, if the current stage is not the maximum stage (step S207: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 performs end processing without displaying either the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 (step S209). It should be noted that the processing of steps S207 to S209 is the same as the processing of steps S109 to S111 in the first repeated hit effect execution processing, so detailed description thereof will be omitted. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second repeated hit effect execution process.

According to such a second repeated hit effect execution process, when the auto button is ON, even if the first effect button BT1 has not been operated within the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the first effect image. The display mode of EG1 can be changed. Further, according to the second repeated hit effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 when the current stage is the maximum stage. Furthermore, according to the second repeated hit effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the display mode of the first effect image EG1 last time, and if the standby time has not passed since the display mode of the first effect image EG1 has changed, Control so as not to change the display mode. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 can be changed each time the standby time elapses within the valid operation period, with the maximum stage being the upper limit.

In this embodiment, the standby time is set to a time during which the display mode of the first effect image EG1 can be changed to the maximum level within the valid operation period when the auto button is ON. Specifically, the standby time is set to be shorter than the time set as the operation valid period divided by the upper limit number of times the display mode of the first effect image EG1 can be changed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed each time the standby time elapses within the operation valid period. is changed to the maximum step.

According to the process described above, in both step S110 in the first repeated hit effect execution process and step S208 in the second repeated hit effect execution process, the second effect image EG2 or the second effect image EG2 determined by the effect image determination lottery is performed. 3 effect image EG3 is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the same effect image is displayed when the auto button is OFF and when the auto button is ON. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the effect contents of the continuous hit effect are the same between when the auto button is OFF and when the auto button is ON.

Here, the setting operation for setting the auto button function and the canceling operation for canceling the auto button function will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51 . Hereinafter, description will be made separately for each of the standby state, during the game period and the repeated hit effect is not being executed, and during the game period and the repeated hit effect is being executed. Here, normal control in each situation will be described, and exceptional control will be described later. In addition, normal control in each situation means control when the situation does not change while the auto button function setting operation and cancellation operation are being performed, and the auto button function is activated when the setting operation is performed. is set, or the control is performed when the auto button function is canceled when the cancellation operation is performed.

First, the operation for setting and canceling the auto button function in the standby state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to set and cancel the auto button function when the first effect button BT1 is operated once when in the standby state. That is, in the present embodiment, both the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function during the standby state are operations of operating the first effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by inputting a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated when the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value during the standby state. , a predetermined value is set in the auto button flag. In addition, when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 receives a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. Clears the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can switch between the auto button ON and the auto button OFF each time the first effect button BT1 is operated once during the standby state.

Next, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the repeated hit effect is not being executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time (two seconds in this embodiment) during the game period and during non-execution of the continuous hit effect. Triggered by this (shown as a long press in the drawing), the auto button function can be set. In addition, in the following description, the operation mode in which the first effect button BT1 is operated continuously for a specified time may be indicated as "continuous operation mode". That is, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is not being executed is the operation of operating the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU51 starts a predetermined timer in the sub-control RWM53 when a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated is input. Start updating (time t1). After that, while the first operation signal is being input, the sub-control CPU 51 measures the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated by updating the value of a predetermined timer for each predetermined control cycle. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is operated reaches the specified time T1 (time t2). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the auto button flag to be set to a predetermined value if the predetermined value is not set to the auto button flag during the game period and during the non-execution of the continuous hit effect. to control. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 presses the first effect button BT1 when the specified time T1 has passed without the input of the first operation signal being completed since the input of the first operation signal was started. is operated in the continuous operation mode. As a result, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode when the auto button is OFF during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is not being executed. , the auto button is turned on.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 cancels the auto button function when the first effect button BT1 is operated once during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is not being executed. configured as possible. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation for canceling the auto button function during the game period and during non-execution of the continuous hit effect is the operation of operating the first effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the first operation indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and during the non-execution of the continuous hit effect. When the signal is input, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 automatically activates when the first effect button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is not being executed. Control to button OFF.

Next, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and during execution of the continuous hit effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko game machine 10 detects that the first effect button BT1 has been operated for a specific number of times and then continuously operated for a specified time during the game period and during execution of the continuous hit effect. It is configured so that the auto button function can be set as a trigger. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and during execution of the repeated hit effect is the operation of operating the first effect button BT1 in the specific operation mode and then in the continuous operation mode. .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the valid operation period T2 when starting the continuous hitting effect (time t11). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU51 updates the value of the stage flag in the sub-control RWM53 by adding 1 each time the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated (time t12 to t13). Here, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 has been operated a specific number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. That is, it is assumed that the value of the stage flag becomes the value indicating the maximum stage, and the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment) display mode. After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode, and if the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value, the sub control CPU 51 sets the auto button flag to a predetermined value. control (time t14). In other words, when the value of the step flag is the value indicating the maximum step, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button flag to a predetermined value when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode. set. Note that the processing for determining that the first effect button BT1 has been operated in the continuous operation mode is the same as the processing described with reference to FIG. 8, so description thereof will be omitted. After that, when the operation effective period T2 ends, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 in the repeated hitting effect.

As a result, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 operates in the continuous operation mode after the operation in the specific operation mode when the auto button is OFF and during the game period and during the execution of the continuous operation mode. Triggered by the operation of the 1 production button BT1, the auto button is controlled to be ON. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF and within the operation effective period of the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button in the operation mode of operating in the continuous operation mode after operating in the specific operation mode. Triggered by the operation of BT1, the auto button is controlled to ON. In this embodiment, the operation mode in which the first effect button BT1 is operated in the specific operation mode and then operated in the continuous operation mode corresponds to the special operation mode.

In addition, when the auto button is controlled from OFF to ON within the operation effective period in the repeated hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the stage flag and the value of the operation effective period timer in the first repeated hit effect execution process. is maintained, the process proceeds to step S202 in the second repeated hit effect execution process. That is, when the automatic button OFF is controlled to be ON within the operation effective period in the continuous hit effect, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is maintained and the remaining time of the operation effective period is maintained.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can cancel the auto button function when the first effect button BT1 is operated once during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is being executed. is configured to That is, in the present embodiment, the operation for canceling the auto button function during the game period and during execution of the continuous hit effect is the operation of operating the first effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 generates a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and during the continuous hit effect. is entered, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the auto button when the first effect button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON during the game period and during execution of the continuous hitting effect. Control to OFF. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 turns the auto button OFF when the first effect button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON and within the operation effective period of the continuous hit effect. do. That is, in this embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the operation effective period.

In addition, when the automatic button is controlled from ON to OFF within the operation valid period in the repeated hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the stage flag and the value of the operation effective period timer in the second repeated hit effect execution process. is maintained, the process proceeds to step S102 in the first repeated hit effect execution process. That is, when the automatic button is controlled from ON to OFF within the operation effective period in the continuous hit effect, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is maintained and the remaining time of the operation effective period is maintained. However, as described above, in the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and during execution of the continuous hitting effect is performed by operating the first effect button BT1 a specific number of times in a specific operation mode. contains. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the control is performed from the auto button ON to the auto button OFF within the operation effective period of the continuous hit effect, the first effect image EG1 is displayed in the maximum stage display mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting operation for setting the auto button function differs between during the game period and during the standby state. In other words, in this embodiment, the operation of the first effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto button function differs between during the game period and during the standby state.

Exceptional control regarding the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function will be described below together with a specific example.
First, a description will be given of the control in the case where, during the game period, the continuous hit effect is started while the first effect button BT1 is being operated, and the operation valid period is started.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated, and the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated. is started (time t21). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation effective period T2 when starting the continuous hitting effect (time t22). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time t23). Thus, in the present embodiment, even if the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated over the specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 will continue to operate the first effect button BT1 for the specified time after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. When the operation effective period T2 in the continuous hitting effect starts before T1 elapses, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode, when the operation effective period T2 is started before the specified time T1 elapses, the automatic Do not control to button ON.

In addition, although not shown, when the operation effective period T2 starts while the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, the sub-control CPU 51 operates while the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated. The auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value even when the specified time T1 has passed since the valid period T2 started. That is, in the present embodiment, when the operation valid period T2 starts after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button BT1 after the operation valid period T2 starts. Even when the specified time T1 has passed while the auto button is turned on, the auto button is not controlled to be turned on.

Next, the control when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode within the operation effective period of the repeated hit effect during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the valid operation period T2 when starting the continuous hitting effect (time t31). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. (time t32). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time t33). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button ON even when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for the specified time T1 within the operation effective period T2 in the repeated hit effect. do not do. In other words, in this embodiment, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started after the operation effective period T2 is started, the sub-control CPU51 keeps the first effect button BT1 being operated for the specified time T1. Auto button is not controlled to ON even when has passed. That is, in this embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, even if the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode during the operation effective period T2, the auto button is not controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, if the operation is performed in the continuous operation mode without being operated in the specific operation mode during the operation valid period T2, the auto button is not controlled to be ON.

Next, during the game period, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the operation effective period in the repeated hitting effect, and the operation effective period ends while the first effect button BT1 is being operated. The time control will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the valid operation period T2 when starting the continuous hitting effect (time t41). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. (time t42). In this example, it is assumed that the operation effective period T2 ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started (time t43). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set the auto button flag to a predetermined value even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time t44). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the operation effective period T2 in the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode. Even when the operation effective period T2 ends in the meantime, the auto button is not controlled to ON. In addition, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the specified time T1 has passed while the first effect button BT1 was operated after the operation valid period T2 ended. . In other words, in this embodiment, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the operation effective period T2, the operation effective period T2 ends while the first effect button BT1 is operated. After that, even when the specified time T1 has passed, the auto button is not turned on.

Next, during the game period, the first effect button BT1 is operated in the specific operation mode within the operation effective period of the repeated hitting effect, and then the operation of the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode is started. , and the control when the valid operation period expires in the middle of the operation in the continuous operation mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the valid operation period T2 when starting the continuous hitting effect (time t51). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU51 updates the value of the step flag in the sub-control RWM53 by adding 1 each time the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated (time t52- t53). Here, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 has been operated a specific number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. That is, it is assumed that the value of the stage flag becomes the value indicating the maximum stage, and the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the maximum stage (11th stage in this embodiment) display mode. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated. (Time t53). In this example, it is assumed that the operation valid period ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started (time t54). Even in this case, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a predetermined value to the auto button flag when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time t55). ). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the first effect button BT1 in the specific operation mode within the operation effective period T2 in the repeated hit effect, and then operates the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode. When it is started, even when the operation effective period T2 ends in the middle of the operation in the continuous operation mode, the auto button is controlled to be ON. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button when the specified time T1 has passed, even if the operation effective period T2 expires in the middle of the operation in the special operation mode.

Next, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started during execution of the variation game, the variation being executed before the specified time elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. The control when the game ends will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 14, in this example, the variable game is started at time t61 before the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated, triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated. (Time t62). In this example, it is assumed that the variation game being executed is finished and the next variation game is started before the specified time T1 elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started (time point t63). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time t64). As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated over the specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the variable game being executed ends within the specified time T1. When the next variation game is started, the auto button is not turned on. That is, in this embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games, the auto button is not controlled to ON.

In addition, although not shown, when the transition to the standby state is made without the next variation game being started after the variation game is over, the sub-control CPU 51 is arranged to extend over the variation game and the standby state after the variation game is completed. Even when the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode, the auto button is not controlled to ON. That is, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started during execution of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the specified time T1 has elapsed since the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started. When the variable game being executed ends before the time elapses, the auto button is not turned on regardless of whether or not the next variable game is started. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started during the jackpot game, the specified time T1 has elapsed since the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started. When the jackpot game is finished before starting, the auto button is not turned on regardless of whether the variable game is started after that.

Next, the control when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or longer while the auto button is ON during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated. The value of the auto button flag is erased (time t71). In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 turns on the auto button when the first effect button BT1 is operated. Also, in this example, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated even after the auto button is turned ON. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set the auto button flag to a predetermined value even when the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the specified time T1 (time t72). Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51, when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated even after the auto button is turned OFF triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1, Even when the time during which the performance button BT1 is continuously operated reaches the prescribed time T1, the auto button is not controlled to ON. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 continues to operate the first effect button BT1 even after controlling the auto button to OFF when the first effect button BT1 is operated when the auto button is ON. When the specified time T1 has passed, the auto button is not turned on.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) There is a possibility that the player's opinion on whether or not to set the auto button function may change before and after the continuous hit effect in which the operation of the first effect button BT1 is instructed. For example, although the user started to operate the first effect button BT1 with the intention of turning on the auto button, the continuous hit effect was started during the operation of the first effect button BT1, so the first effect was performed by himself. It is conceivable that the user may want to operate the button BT1 again. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the operation effective period in the continuous hit effect starts during the period from when the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started until the specified time elapses, when the specified time elapses However, since the auto button is not controlled to ON, the player can select again whether or not to operate the first effect button BT1 with his/her own hand. According to this, it is possible to make it easier for the player to execute the continuous hit effect in a desired mode, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) During the operation valid period in the continuous hit effect, even if the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time, the auto button is not controlled to ON. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress unintentional progress of the continuous-hit effect by controlling the auto button ON during the operation effective period of the repeated-hit effect.

(3) If the operation effective period expires while the first effect button BT1 is being operated, the auto button is turned on even if the first effect button BT1 is operated for a specified period of time. do not control. According to this, even though the player has operated the first effect button BT1 in order to advance the effect content of the continuous hit effect, if the player continues to operate the first effect button BT1 after that, the intention Therefore, it is possible to prevent the auto button from being controlled to ON without doing so.

(4) In the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated even after the auto button is turned off with the operation of the first effect button BT1 as a trigger, the first effect button BT1 continues to be operated. Even when the time for which the button is operated reaches the specified time, the automatic button is not controlled to be turned on. According to this, even when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated after operating the first effect button BT1 to control the auto button OFF, the auto button is not controlled to ON. Unintentional control to turn on the auto button can be suppressed.

(5) Even when the auto button is turned off during execution of the repeated hitting effect, the player may want to operate the first effect button BT1 by hand to proceed with the repeated hitting effect. Conceivable. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is controlled to be ON, the auto button can be controlled to be OFF by operating the first effect button BT1 within the operation effective period of the repeated hitting effect. According to this, since it is possible to progress the effect contents of the continuous hitting effect as intended by the player, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) In the present embodiment, during the operation effective period of the continuous hit effect, after the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the maximum stage display mode by operating the first effect button BT1 in the specific operation mode, By operating the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode, the auto button can be controlled to ON without waiting for the expiration of the operation effective period. According to this, the player can quickly turn on the auto button even when the continuous hit effect is being executed.

(7) On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode during the effective period of operation in the repeated hitting effect, the first effect button BT1 is operated in the continuous operation mode. Even if there is, it does not control to the auto button ON. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the first effect button BT1 in order to proceed with the effect content of the repeated hitting effect, it is possible to prevent the automatic button from being unintentionally turned on. .

(8) In the present embodiment, even if the effective operation period of the repeated hit effect expires in the middle of the operation in the special operation mode, the auto button is controlled to ON when the specified time elapses. Therefore, the player can set the auto button function at the desired timing.

(9) In the present embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function differs between during the variable game and during the standby state. be able to.

(10) Before and after the end of the variable game, there is a possibility that the player's opinion on whether to set the auto button function will change. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variable game being executed ends while the first effect button BT1 is being operated in the continuous operation mode, the auto button is not turned on. Therefore, when the variable game ends while the player is operating the first effect button BT1 in the continuous operation mode, the player can select again whether to set the auto button function.

(11) Which of the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 is displayed in the continuous hit effect is the same when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the same effect can be equally provided regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The continuous hitting effect may be executed at the same execution ratio regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 preferably performs a lottery for execution of repeated hitting performance so as to determine the execution of repeated hitting performance with the same probability when the big win variation pattern is specified and when the loss variation pattern is specified. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform a lottery for execution of the continuous hitting effect even when the variation pattern of the shortening variation is specified.

- The degree of expectation for a big hit suggested in the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second effect image EG2 is displayed in the continuous hit effect, it may be definitely suggested that the game will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control so that the second effect image EG2 can be determined in the effect image determination lottery only when the variable game being executed is a big winning variation game.

- In the continuous hit effect, the type of effect image that can be displayed when the operation valid period ends may be changed as appropriate, and may be one type or three or more types. At this time, different degrees of expectation for big wins may be suggested for all of the plurality of types of performance images, or the same degree of expectation for big wins may be suggested for some of the performance images. good too.

- In the continuous hit effect, even if the stage when the operation valid period ends is not the maximum stage, the effect image determined by the effect image determination lottery may be displayed. Further, if the stage when the operation effective period ends is not the maximum stage, a predetermined effect image (for example, the third effect image EG3) is displayed regardless of the effect image determined by the effect image determination lottery. may

- The sub-control CPU 51 may determine whether or not to advance the stage in the continuous hit effect by performing a predetermined step progress lottery each time the first effect button BT1 is operated. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the winning probability of the step progress lottery according to the degree of expectation of the big hit. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the big hit variation pattern, it may increase the winning probability of the step progress lottery compared to when the loss variation pattern is specified. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to set the reachable upper limit stage by setting the upper limit of the number of winning times in the step progress lottery when the loss variation pattern is specified. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the reachable upper limit stage in each repeated hitting effect each time the repeated hitting effect is executed.

- The conditions for progressing stages in the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the stage to progress by one stage each time the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated is input a predetermined number of times (one or more). Also, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the number of stages to progress by performing a predetermined stage number lottery every time the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated is input. In this case, two or more steps may be performed for one input of the first operation signal.

The sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as to hide the operation instruction image SG even during the operation valid period when the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the repeated hitting effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the effect image determined by the effect image determination lottery even during the valid operation period when the current stage reaches the maximum stage. good too.

- The effect contents of the continuous hit effect may be different between when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control so that the type of effect image to be displayed after the end of the valid operation period differs between when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF.

- The waiting time in the first repeated hitting effect execution process and the waiting time in the second repeated hitting effect executing process may be different times.
- The contents of the setting operation of the auto button function may be the same during the standby state and during the game period. Further, the content of the operation for canceling the auto button function may be different between during the standby state and during the game period.

・Even if the operation effective period in the continuous hit effect starts before the specified time elapses after the first effect button BT1 is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 continues to perform the first effect after the operation effective period starts. When the effect button BT1 is continuously operated, the auto button may be controlled to ON. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button ON when the specified time has elapsed since the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started, or the specified time after the start of the operation effective period. may be controlled to turn on the auto button with the passage of the time as a trigger.

・Even if the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started within the effective period of operation in the continuous hit effect, when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated even after the effective period of operation ends, the sub-control CPU 51 The auto button may be controlled to be ON. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON when the specified time has elapsed since the operation of the first effect button BT1 was started, or the specified time after the end of the operation effective period. may be controlled to turn on the auto button with the passage of the time as a trigger.

The sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to ON when the first effect button BT1 is operated for a specified time within the effective period of operation in the repeated hit effect.

・The sub-control CPU 51 determines that even if the first effect button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the effective period of operation in the continuous hit effect, and then the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time. Alternatively, when the valid operation period expires before the specified time elapses, the auto button may not be turned on. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may not turn on the auto button when the effective operation period expires in the middle of the operation of the first effect button BT1 in the special operation mode.

The sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button ON even when the first effect button BT1 is operated in a continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games.
・When the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to OFF with the trigger that the first effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, after that, the first effect button BT1 is operated for the specified time. When the time has elapsed, the auto button may be controlled to ON.

- The content of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the standby state may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the operation mode of the operating means when performing the setting operation and the canceling operation may be changed, or the operating means operated when performing the setting operation and the canceling operation may be changed.

- The contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and during non-execution of the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the operation mode of the operating means when performing the setting operation and the canceling operation may be changed, or the operating means operated when performing the setting operation and the canceling operation may be changed.

- The contents of the setting operation and the canceling operation during the game period and during execution of the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the operation mode of the operating means when performing the setting operation and the canceling operation may be changed, or the operating means operated when performing the setting operation and the canceling operation may be changed.

- The content of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be the same during the game period and during the standby state.
The prescribed time during which the first effect button BT1 is operated in the setting operation of the auto button function during the game period and during execution of the repeated hit effect may be longer than the effective period of operation in the repeated hit effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the operation valid period starts after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started, and the operation is valid before the specified time elapses after the operation of the first effect button BT1 is started. Even when the period ends, the auto button may be turned on. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button to ON even when the first effect button BT1 is operated for a specified period of time from before the start to after the end of the operation valid period in the continuous hit effect. good.

- The timing at which the auto button function can be set and canceled may be changed as appropriate.
- Either one or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled during a part of the period of the standby state. Also, during the standby state, either one or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled.

- Either or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled during a part of the period during which the repeated hit effect is not being executed during the game period. Further, during the game period and while the repeated hit effect is not being executed, the operation to cancel the auto button function may be disabled.

- Either or both of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled during a part of the period during which the repeated hit effect is being executed during the game period. Further, during the game period and during execution of the continuous hitting effect, the operation to cancel the auto button function may be disabled.

- In the continuous hit effect, if the auto button function is set during the operation valid period, the value of the stage flag does not have to be maintained. Further, in the continuous hit effect, if the auto button function is canceled during the operation valid period, the value of the stage flag may not be maintained.

- Separately from the first production button BT1, a dedicated operation means for setting and canceling the auto button function may be provided.
- In the continuous hit effect, the operation means for instructing the operation may be changed as appropriate.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may perform control so that the stage progresses even when an operation means different from the operation means whose operation is instructed is operated in the continuous hit effect.
- The effect executing means for executing the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the continuous hit effect may be performed by the speaker Sp or by the decoration lamp La. Also, the continuous hit effect may be executed by a combination of the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La.

- The specific operation effect may be an operation effect other than the continuous hit effect. For example, an effect (a so-called single-press effect) in which a predetermined image is displayed when the first effect button BT1 is operated may be used, or the first effect button BT1 may be continuously operated for a predetermined time. An effect (a so-called long-press effect) in which a predetermined image is displayed using this as a trigger may also be used.

In place of or in addition to the auto button function, when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated (so-called long press) during the operation effective period of the repeated hit effect, it is determined that the first effect button BT1 is repeatedly pressed. It may be provided with an operation assisting function that advances the effect content of the repeated hitting effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the second repeated hitting effect execution processing when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or longer during the operation effective period of the repeated hitting effect. . On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first effect button BT1 is not operated during the operation valid period in the continuous hit effect, and the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated is less than the predetermined time. If there is, a first repeated hit effect execution process is executed. In this example, the state when the first effect button BT1 is not operated and the time when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated is less than a predetermined time, that is, the operation assist function is activated. The state in which it is not done corresponds to the first control state. In this example, the second control state is the state when the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or longer, that is, the state when the operation assisting function is operating. corresponds to In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by the fact that the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified time again after the display mode of the first effect image EG1 in the continuous hit effect is changed to the maximum stage display mode. , the auto button ON.

- It may be embodied in a game machine that gives a high probability state when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor. In addition, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined variable number of times as an upper limit. Also, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called falling machine) that provides a high probability state with the upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

・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.
- As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of probability states. Moreover, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of probability state. In other words, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function for highly varying the probability of a big hit.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a game machine having three or more types of ball-entering rate states. In addition, as the ball-entering rate state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game machine having one type of ball-entering rate state may be embodied. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry assisting function for assisting the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 16 .

- The variable time state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a game machine having three or more types of variable time states. Further, as the variable time state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of variable time state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a time shortening function for shortening the variable time of the special game.

- 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. Also, the number of operating means may be changed.

- The function of the main substrate 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of substrates. The main board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The function of the sub-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 substrate.

- 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.

BT1... First effect button (operating means), BT2... Cross key, EH... Effect display device (effect executing means), EG1... First effect image, EG2... Second effect image, EG3... Third effect image, La... Decorative lamp (effect executing means), Sp... Speaker (effect executing means), T1... Prescribed time, T2... Operation effective period (specified period), 10... Pachinko game machine, 40... Main board, 41... Main control CPU, 50 ... Sub-board, 51 ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means).

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an operation means that can be operated by a player;
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The production includes a specific operation production in which the content of the production progresses according to the operation of the operation means,
In the control state when the production control means executes the specific operation production,
a first control state in which an effect content is advanced in response to the operating means being operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period;
a second control state in which even if the operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period, it is assumed that the operation means has been operated in the specific operation mode and the content of the effect is advanced;
The production control means is
When it is in the first control state, it can be controlled to the second control state when the operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which it is operated continuously for a predetermined specified time,
When it is in the first control state and within the specific period of time, the operation means is operated in the special operation mode in which the operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode after being operated in the specific operation mode, and the second control state is triggered. Even if the specific period of time ends during the operation in the special operation mode, the control is performed to the second control state triggered by the passage of the specified time . game machine. an operation means that can be operated by a player;
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The production includes a specific operation production in which the content of the production progresses according to the operation of the operation means,
In the control state when the production control means executes the specific operation production,
a first control state in which an effect content is advanced in response to the operating means being operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period;
a second control state in which even if the operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period, it is assumed that the operation means has been operated in the specific operation mode and the content of the effect is advanced;
The production control means is
When it is in the first control state, it can be controlled to the second control state when the operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which it is operated continuously for a predetermined specified time,
When it is in the first control state and within the specific period of time, the operation means is operated in the special operation mode in which the operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode after being operated in the specific operation mode, and the second control state is triggered. A gaming machine characterized in that the control state is controlled, and the operation of the operating means for changing the control state is different between during a variable game and during a standby state in which the variable game is not executed. an operation means that can be operated by a player;
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The production includes a specific operation production in which the content of the production progresses according to the operation of the operation means,
In the control state when the production control means executes the specific operation production,
a first control state in which an effect content is advanced in response to the operating means being operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period;
a second control state in which even if the operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period, it is assumed that the operation means has been operated in the specific operation mode and the content of the effect is advanced;
The production control means is
When it is in the first control state, it can be controlled to the second control state when the operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which it is operated continuously for a predetermined specified time,
When it is in the first control state and within the specific period of time, the operation means is operated in the special operation mode in which the operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode after being operated in the specific operation mode, and the second control state is triggered. A game machine characterized in that it controls to a control state, and does not control to the second control state when the operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode across a plurality of variable games.

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