JP7184354B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, has an operation means that can be operated by a player, and when a predetermined operation is performed using the operation means, the contents of a predetermined effect are changed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-192821 A

However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 is configured to display the result after a predetermined period of time has passed unless a predetermined operation using the operating means is performed in a predetermined effect. Therefore, in the conventional game machine, unless a predetermined operation is performed using the operation means, the process of changing the content of the predetermined effect cannot be enjoyed. In recent years, it is expected that the interest in the game will be improved by further devising such effects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in games.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game, comprising an operating means operable by a player, an effect executing means capable of executing an effect in relation to the variable game, and the effect executing means. and an effect state control means for controlling the effect state, the effect execution means includes a display means capable of displaying an image, and the effect is that the variable game is a big hit. There is a result derivation effect for deriving a suggested result suggesting a certain degree of expectation, the display means can display an operation instruction image for instructing the operation of the operation means during execution of the result derivation effect, and the effect control The control state when the means executes the result deriving effect includes a first control state in which the suggestive result is derived in response to repeated hitting operation of the operating means, and a case where the operating means is not repeatedly hit. there is a second control state for deriving the suggested result assuming that the operation means has been repeatedly hit, and the effect states include a first effect state and a second effect state; The effect control means can change from the second control state to the first control state during execution of the result derivation effect based on the operation of the operation means, and the effect execution means can change the result The same suggestion result can be derived regardless of whether the second control state is changed to the first control state or not during execution of the derivation effect. The display frequency of the operation instruction image differs between the control state and the first effect state and the second control state and the second effect state. The gist is that the display frequency of the operation instruction image is different between the control state and the first effect state and the first control state and the second effect state. .

According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production|presentation. (a) to (e) are explanatory diagrams showing effects modes of repeated hitting effects. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing an effect mode of a chance effect during repeated hits. Explanatory drawing which shows a customization function. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the kind of variation pattern, and the production|presentation aspect of repeated hit production|presentation. 4 is a flowchart showing a first repeated hit effect execution process; 9 is a flowchart showing a second repeated hit effect execution process; (a) to (c) are timing charts showing the change timings of stages when a continuous hitting effect is executed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution frequency of each effect and the effect mode in each operation instruction state in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode when the continuous hit effect stage is the fifth stage B in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution frequency of each effect and the effect mode in each operation state in the second embodiment;

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 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 locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it is not opened. The locking device 11c is unlocked by inserting a suitable key into the locking device 11c and turning it in a predetermined direction to allow the mounting frame 11b to be opened.

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, a second effect button BT2, and a cross key BT3 as operation means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the first effect button BT1 corresponds to first operation means, and the second effect button BT2 and the cross key BT3 respectively correspond to second operation means different from the first operation means. In this embodiment, the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10. FIG. In the present embodiment, the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are button-type means configured to be able to be pressed. The first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are not limited to being of the button type, and may be of the touch sensor type. There may be. The first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 may be configured including a plurality of operable parts. In this embodiment, the first effect button BT1 and the second effect button BT2 are configured to include a single operable portion. The cross key BT3 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 section 13a and a second special symbol display section 13b as game executing means for executing a special game. 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, normal winning patterns are derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is provided 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. That is, the effect display device EH corresponds to game execution means for executing the effect game. 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 has a special variable member 19 operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big prize winning port 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big prize winning port 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 game 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.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a movable body 90 capable of executing a predetermined action. For example, the movable body 90 of this embodiment is a round member. The movable body 90 is configured to be movable within the range from the original position Pa of the movable body 90 to the rendering position Pb. In the present embodiment, the movable body 90 is positioned at the original position Pa when an effect using the movable body 90 is not performed. That is, in this embodiment, the original position Pa can also be grasped as the initial position of the movable body 90 . When moving to the effect position Pb, the movable body 90 moves toward the front side of the effect display device EH as seen from the player. The pachinko game machine 10 includes an actuator (not shown) that operates the movable body 90 . In this embodiment, the movable body 90 corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing an effect.

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-entering assist function is a function that supports the winning of prizes for ordinary electric accessories, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball-entering rate states as states in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second 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 entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from among the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first auxiliary control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal game more than in the low ball entry rate state. 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 itself 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 ball entry assist function, and the time saving function operate. The first advantageous state is a game state in which all of the variable probability function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function are activated. The second advantageous state is a game state in which the variable probability function does not operate, but the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko game machine 10 is not limited to having three game states, and some or all of them may have different game states in which the functions to be activated among the variable probability function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function are changed. Also, the number of game states may be one, two, or four or more.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. The type of the jackpot pattern is also the type of the jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. 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 of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is finished, or until the next jackpot game is given. 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 control board 40 . The main control board 40 performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the processing. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. - 特許庁The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The sub control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 .

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 41 , a main control ROM 42 and a main control RWM 43 . The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a 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 the ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game and a variation pattern of "no reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is not performed in the effect game. The 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 content of fluctuation 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. In some cases, the content of fluctuations in time is referred to as "shortened fluctuations." In the present 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 shortened 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 control board 40 also includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. Further, the main control board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers 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-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51 , a sub-control ROM 52 and a sub-control RWM 53 . The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to 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, movable body effect data used for movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, information stored by the sub-control RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. In addition, the sub control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub control CPU 51 . The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The 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. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to an actuator (not shown) that operates the movable body 90 . The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable body 90 by controlling an actuator (not shown). In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the movable body 90, thereby realizing a function as effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3. The sub-control CPU51 outputs a first operation signal (ON signal) when the first effect button BT1 is operated, a second operation signal (ON signal) which is output when the second effect button BT2 is operated, and A third operation signal (ON signal) output when the cross key BT3 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB) is operated can be separately inputted. In the following description, of the operation signals output when the cross key BT3 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 random numbers generated within the main control board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers 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 random numbers generated within the main control board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the random number information used for the second special game is stored 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 reservation 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 control 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 processing 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.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed.

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41 performs the process of determining the variation pattern, thereby implementing variation information determination means for determining variation information that can specify the content of the variation game.
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 defined in the variation pattern has passed. In addition, the main control CPU 41 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation 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 passed. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

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 control board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as 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 control board 50 each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41 outputs to the sub control 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 has passed. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output to the sub control 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 identified. 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 identified.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. 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 stopping 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 performance 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.
As shown in FIG. 4, the effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include a movable body effect at the start of variation, a dialogue effect, a repeated hit effect, a chance effect during repeated hits, a cut-in effect, is included. The movable object effect at the start of variation is an effect that can be executed at the start of the variable game. The dialogue effect and the repeated hitting effect are effects that can be executed before the start of the ready-to-win effect during execution of the variable game. Here, before the start of the ready-to-win effect includes a period from the start to the end of the variable game in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. The continuous-hit chance effect is an effect that can be executed while the continuous-hit effect is being executed. The cut-in effect is an effect that can be executed during the ready-to-win effect.

The variable start movable object effect is an effect executed in such a manner that the movable object 90 moves from the original position Pa to the effect position Pb at the start of the variable game, and moves from the effect position Pb to the original position Pa after a predetermined time has elapsed. be. In the present embodiment, when the variable start movable body effect is executed, it is reported that the expectation of the big win in the variable game being executed is higher than when the variable start movable body effect is not executed. .

In the dialogue effect, an operation instruction image for instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, and when the first effect button BT1 is operated, a predetermined dialogue image is displayed on the effect display device EH. It is an effect that is executed in such a manner that a predetermined line is output from the speaker Sp while being played. That is, in the present embodiment, the dialogue effect corresponds to an operation effect in which the content of the effect changes based on the operation of the operating means. Note that the operation instruction image displayed in the dialogue effect is an image that instructs to operate the first effect button BT1 once (so-called single press). In the dialogue effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is notified based on the dialogue image displayed on the effect display device EH and the type of dialogue output from the speaker Sp.

As shown in FIGS. 5(a) to 5(e), the continuous hit effect is when an operation instruction image SG1 for instructing the operation of the first effect button BT1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the first effect button BT1 is operated. This is an effect that is executed in a manner in which the content of the effect changes step by step. Note that the operation instruction image SG1 displayed in the repeated hit effect is an image that instructs to operate the first effect button BT1 a plurality of times (so-called repeated hits). The effect contents of the continuous hit effect in this embodiment include a total of five stages from the first stage to the fifth stage. In other words, the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment is the first step (minimum step), the second step, the third step, the fourth step, and the fifth step (maximum step) in that order, and the effect content is up to five steps. The stage is a production that can be progressed. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit effect corresponds to a step effect in which the effect content can change over a plurality of stages. Specifically, in the first stage of the repeated hit effect, an operation instruction image SG1 is displayed (FIG. 5(a)). In addition, in the second to fourth stages of the continuous hit effect, the operation instruction image SG1 is displayed following the first stage, and the color of the background image changes (FIGS. 5(b) to 5(d)). Then, in the fifth stage of the continuous hit effect, the operation instruction image SG1 is hidden, while an image imitating the character string "blessing" is displayed as a background image, and the movable body 90 moves from the original position Pa to the effect position Pb. (Fig. 5(e)).

In the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is suggested depending on the stage to which the effect content has changed. In other words, the effect content corresponding to the stage finally changed in the repeated hitting effect of the present embodiment corresponds to the suggestion result that suggests the degree of expectation that the variable game will be a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit effect corresponds to a result derivation effect for deriving a suggestion result indicating the degree of expectation that the variable game will be a big hit. For example, in the present embodiment, the stages that have finally changed in the continuous hit effect are in the order of 1st stage < 2nd stage < 3rd stage < 4th stage < 5th stage. getting higher. Although details will be described later, in the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, the upper limit stage in which the stage of the effect content can progress is determined, and the stage of the effect content can progress between the first stage and the upper limit stage. That is, in the repeated hitting effect of the present embodiment, it is possible that the stage of the effect content cannot be advanced to the fifth stage, which is the maximum stage. In addition, in the continuous hit effect of the present embodiment, depending on the operation mode of the first effect button BT1 and the result of the stage progress lottery as to whether or not to advance the stage of the effect content, the stage of the effect content is increased to the determined upper limit stage. You may not be able to proceed. In such a case, the suggestion result in the continuous hitting effect is the content of a stage different from the determined upper limit stage.

As shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), in the continuous hitting chance effect, an operation instruction image SG2 for instructing the operation of the second effect button BT2 is displayed on the effect display device EH during execution of the repeated hitting effect. This effect is executed in such a manner that a predetermined chance image CG is displayed on the effect display device EH when the second effect button BT2 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit chance effect corresponds to an operation effect in which the effect contents change based on the operation of the operating means. In particular, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit chance effect corresponds to a specific operation effect in which the effect content changes based on the operation of the second operating means, which is different from the first operating means, among the operation effects. Note that the operation instruction image SG2 displayed in the repeated-hit chance effect is an image that instructs to operate the second effect button BT2 once (so-called single press). In the continuous hitting chance effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is notified according to the type of the chance image CG displayed on the effect display device EH.

In the present embodiment, the repeated-hit chance effect can be executed when the repeated-hit effect is being executed and an auto button function, which will be described later, is not set. In other words, in the present embodiment, the repeated-hit chance effect is not executed when the auto button function is set even during execution of the repeated-hit effect.

The cut-in effect is a effect that is executed in such a manner that a predetermined cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device EH. In the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is notified according to the type of cut-in image displayed on the effect display device EH.

Next, the customization function installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. The customization functions of this embodiment include a volume adjustment function, a light amount adjustment function, and an auto button function.

First, the volume adjustment function will be explained.
The volume adjustment function is a function of adjusting the volume when the speaker Sp executes the sound effect. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment can adjust the volume level of the voice effects from 1 to 8, up to a total of 8 levels, by adjusting the volume using the cross key BT3 (left key LB and right key RB). is configured to In this embodiment, the volume adjustment function can also be understood as an effect that can change the effect content of the audio effect step by step over a plurality of stages. Specifically, the sub-control CPU51 can identify the current volume stage based on the value of the volume flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can perform control to execute various sound productions based on the specified current volume stage. When the sub-control CPU 51 receives a left operation signal indicating that the left key LB has been operated, it updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume level to one level lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the volume flag when the current volume level is the minimum level (volume level 1). When the sub-control CPU 51 receives a right operation signal indicating that the right key RB has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume level to one level higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the volume flag when the current volume level is the maximum level (volume level 8). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can perform control to adjust the volume of the sound presentation based on the operation of the cross key BT3.

Next, the light amount adjustment function will be described.
The light amount adjustment function is a function for adjusting the light amount when the decoration lamp La performs the light emission effect. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment can adjust the light intensity level of the light emitting effect from 1 to 5, up to a total of 5 levels, by adjusting the light intensity using the cross key BT3 (the up key UB and the down key DB). is configured to In the present embodiment, the light amount adjustment function can also be understood as an effect that can change the effect content of the light emission effect step by step over a plurality of stages. Specifically, the sub-control CPU51 can identify the current light intensity stage based on the value of the light intensity flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control execution of various light emission effects based on the specified current light amount stage. When the sub-control CPU 51 receives a down operation signal indicating that the down key DB has been operated, it updates the value of the light amount flag so as to adjust the current light amount level to one step lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag when the current light amount stage is the minimum stage (light amount stage 1). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives an up operation signal indicating that the up key UB has been operated, it updates the value of the light intensity flag so as to adjust the current light intensity level to a light intensity level one step higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag when the current light amount stage is the maximum stage (light amount stage 5). As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the amount of light in the lighting effect based on the operation of the cross key BT3.

Next, the auto button function will be explained.
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, in the present embodiment, the auto button function is a function that advances the effect by assuming that the effect button is operated in a predetermined manner in the dialogue effect and the repeated 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 a setting 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, when executing the dialogue effect, during the operation effective period even when the first effect button BT1 is not operated during the predetermined operation effective period. Assuming that the first effect button BT1 has been operated, a predetermined dialogue image is displayed and a predetermined dialogue is output. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the effect contents of the dialogue effect change regardless of whether or not the first effect button BT1 is operated. On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 causes a predetermined dialogue image to be displayed and a predetermined Output serifs. Further, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 does not display a predetermined dialogue image and does not display a predetermined dialogue image when the first effect button BT1 is not operated during the operation valid period when executing the dialogue production. End the dialogue production without outputting. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the effect content of the dialogue effect changes based on the operation of the first effect button BT1.

In addition, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51, when executing the continuous hit effect, even if the first effect button BT1 is not repeatedly pressed during the predetermined operation valid period, It is assumed that the 1 performance button BT1 has been repeatedly hit, and the contents of the performance are changed step by step. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, even if the first effect button BT1 is not repeatedly hit in the repeated hit effect, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 has been repeatedly hit, and the suggested result is derived. . On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 can perform control to change the content of the effect when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the operation valid period when executing the continuous hitting effect. be. Further, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the continuous hitting performance without changing the contents of the performance when the first performance button BT1 is not operated during the operation valid period when executing the continuous hitting performance. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the suggestion result is derived in response to the continuous hitting operation of the first effect button BT1 in the repeated hitting effect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls not to execute the chance effect during repeated hits when the auto button is ON and the repeated hit effect is being executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control so that the chance effect during repeated hits can be executed while the repeated hit effect is being executed, on the condition that the auto button is OFF.

Here, the period during which each customization function is possible in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 51 is capable of adjusting the volume level of the voice effect by adjusting the volume using the left key LB and the right key RB during both the standby state and the game period. It is configured. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured so as to be able to adjust the light intensity level of the light emitting effect by adjusting the light intensity using the up key UB and the down key DB during both the standby state and the game period. .

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to set and cancel the auto button function by a setting operation using the first effect button BT1 during the standby state. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 can cancel the auto button function by a setting operation using the first effect button BT1 during execution of the dialogue effect or during execution of the repeated hit effect during the game period. Configured to disable feature settings. That is, in this embodiment, when the dialogue effect is being executed or the repeated hit effect is being executed, when the auto button is ON, the auto button function can be canceled by the setting operation using the first effect button BT1, while the auto button function can be canceled. When the button is OFF, the auto button function cannot be set. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be unable to set and cancel the auto button function during a period during which the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are not being executed during the game period. That is, in the present embodiment, during a period during which the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are not being executed in the game period, the auto button function cannot be canceled when the auto button is ON, and the auto button function cannot be canceled when the auto button is OFF. Unable to set function. In the present embodiment, the period during which the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are not being executed in the game period, the period during which the jackpot game is in progress, the period during which a predetermined error occurs, and the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect It includes a period during which different predetermined effects are executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, during a period during which the jackpot game is in progress, a period during which a predetermined error occurs, and a period during which a predetermined effect different from the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect is being executed, the auto button function is activated. It is configured so that it cannot be set or canceled.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can change from the auto button ON to the auto button OFF during the execution of the dialogue effect or the repeated hit effect based on the operation of the first effect button BT1. is. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51, even if the second effect button BT2 or the cross key BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON and the continuous hit effect is being executed, the auto button Do not change to OFF.

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 a variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery as to 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 changed according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the loss variation pattern HP1 that can specify the shortening variation as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes a continuous hit effect. don't let 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, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is not the variation pattern HP1, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the continuous hit effect at a different execution rate according to the type of the specified variation pattern. hold a lottery. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the big hit variation pattern, it is preferable to execute the continuous hitting effect 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.

Next, a description will be given of the process of determining the upper limit stage in which the stages of the content of the effect can progress in the continuous hit effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the repeated hitting effect, it performs a determination lottery for determining the upper limit stage of the repeated hitting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a determination lottery so that the determination ratio of the upper limit stage is different according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the second stage as the upper limit stage when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the deviation variation pattern HP2 that can specify the normal variation as the variation content of the variation game. decide. In addition, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern HP3 or HP5 that can specify the variation content for executing the normal reach effect as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 enters the second stage. and the third step is determined as the upper limit step. Further, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the loss variation pattern HP4 that can specify the variation content for executing the super ready-to-win effect as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the second step. Any one of the to fourth stages is determined as the upper limit stage. Then, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the big hit variation pattern HP6 that can specify the variation content for executing the super ready-to-win effect as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 enters the second stage. 1 to 5 is determined as the upper limit step. After that, the sub-control CPU51 sets the upper limit stage flag in the sub-control RWM53 to a value that can identify the determined upper limit stage.

A sub-control CPU 51 determines the upper limit stage so that, when the 5th stage is determined as the upper limit stage of continuous hitting performance, the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than when the 4th stage is determined. In addition, when the fourth stage is determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous hitting performance, the sub-control CPU 51 has a higher expectation for the big hit than when the third stage is determined, and when the third stage is determined, the second stage is set. The upper limit stage is determined so that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than when the stage is determined. Here, in order to increase the degree of jackpot expectation when a predetermined stage is determined as the upper limit stage, when the predetermined stage is determined as the upper limit stage when the loss variation pattern is specified, and when the jackpot variation pattern is specified In the case of determining a predetermined stage as the upper limit stage, it is preferable to increase the ratio of when the big hit variation pattern is specified in the whole. According to this, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the case where the upper limit stage of the continuous hit effect is determined in the order of the second stage<third stage<fourth stage<fifth stage.

In particular, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the upper limit stage so that it is possible to specify that a big hit will occur when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous hit effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the fifth stage corresponds to a specific stage in which it can be specified that the variable game will be a big hit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the upper limit stage so as to make it impossible to specify a big hit when the 1st to 4th stages are determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous hit effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the first to fourth stages correspond to non-specified stages in which it is impossible to specify that the variable game will be a big hit.

Next, a description will be given of the repeated hit effect execution processing performed when executing the repeated hit effect. In this embodiment, the repeated hitting effect execution processing includes the first repeated hitting effect executing processing executed when the auto button function is not set and the second repeated hitting effect executing processing executed when the auto button function is set. And there is.

First, the first repeated hit effect execution processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the first repeated hit effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the valid operation period (step S101). In step S101, the sub-control CPU51 sets, for example, a value capable of specifying that the operation valid period is in the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM53. Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53 to a value that can identify the current stage (first stage), and repeats the effect with the effect content of the current stage (first stage). Control the effect display device EH to start. 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. When the value of the operation valid period timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of subtracting the predetermined timer value, 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 performs a step progress lottery to be described later based on the previous operation of the first effect button BT1. (step S103). In addition, in step S103, when the current operation of the first effect button BT1 is the first operation of the first effect button BT1 after starting the first repeated hit effect execution process, a negative determination is made in step S103 (waiting time It is determined that it is not inside). When it is determined that it is not during the waiting time (step S103: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 conducts a step progress lottery to determine whether or not to advance the stage of the effect content of the repeated hitting effect (step S104).

As shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability of the step progress lottery is different according to the current step. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the stage progression lottery is higher as the current stage is closer to the minimum stage (first stage), and is lower as the current stage is closer to the maximum stage (fifth stage). is configured as In addition, the winning probability of the stage progression lottery is varied according to the type of variation pattern specified from the variation pattern specifying command. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the step progress lottery is that when the loss variation pattern is specified and when the jackpot variation pattern is specified, if the current stage is the same stage, the jackpot variation pattern is configured to be higher when the In addition, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery is the same when the current stage is the same stage when the variation pattern that does not execute the ready-to-win production is specified, and when the variation pattern that executes the ready-to-win production is specified, the ready-to-win production It is configured to be higher when a variation pattern that executes is identified. Furthermore, the winning probability of the stage progression lottery is that the current stage is the same stage when the variation pattern for executing the normal ready-to-win performance is specified and the variation pattern for executing the super ready-to-win performance is specified, and the winning probability is the big hit. When the lottery is the same, it is configured to be higher when the variation pattern for executing the super ready-to-win effect is specified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the step progress lottery is won (step S105). If the step progress lottery is not won (step S105: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the waiting time (step S106). In step S106, the sub-control CPU51, for example, sets a predetermined waiting time flag in the sub-control RWM53 to a value that can specify that it is during the waiting time. In addition, the sub-control CPU51 sets a value corresponding to the waiting time to the waiting time timer in the sub-control RWM53, 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 predetermined timer, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the waiting time flag and terminates the waiting time.

If the first operation signal is not input (step S102: NO), if it is determined that it is in the waiting time (step S103: YES), and if the waiting time is started (step S106), the sub-control CPU 51 , it is determined whether or not it is during the operation effective period (step S107). If it is during the operation valid period (step S107: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S102. On the other hand, if it is not during the valid operation period (step S107: NO), that is, if the valid operation period has passed, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the waiting time (step S108). In step S108, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the standby time flag and the value of the standby time timer. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first repeated hit effect execution process.

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

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

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

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

Next, the second repeated hit effect execution processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the second repeated hitting effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the operation effective period (step S201). It should be noted that the processing relating to the operation effective period is the same as the first repeated hit effect execution processing, and therefore will be omitted. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the standby time (step S202). If it is determined that it is not during the standby time (step S202: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 conducts a step progress lottery (step S203). In addition, about the process regarding step progress lottery, since it is the same as that of the 1st repeated hitting production|presentation execution process, it abbreviate|omits. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the step progress lottery is won (step S204). If the step progress lottery is not won (step S204: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start 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.

When it is determined that it is during the standby time (step S202: YES) and when the standby time is started (step S205), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether it is during the operation valid period (step S206). . If it is during the operation valid period (step S206: YES), the sub-control CPU51 determines whether or not the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated has been input (step S207). If the first operation signal has not been input (step S207: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 returns to the process of step S202. On the other hand, if the first operation signal is input (step S207: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 cancels the auto button function by clearing the value of the auto button flag (step S208). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S103 of the first repeated hit effect execution process. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the first repeated hit effect execution process without erasing the value of the stage flag. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control so as to take over the current stage of the continuous hit effect before and after the auto button function is cancelled. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 51 cancels the auto button function after the stage of repeated hitting effect is changed to a predetermined stage while the automatic button function is set, after canceling the automatic button function, the repeated hitting To change the stage of performance from a predetermined stage.

On the other hand, if it is not during the valid operation period (step S206: NO), that is, if the valid operation period has passed, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the waiting time (step S209). In step S209, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the waiting time flag and the value of the waiting time timer. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second repeated hit effect execution process.

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

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

When the first operation signal is input (step S214: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 cancels the auto button function by clearing the value of the auto button flag (step S215). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S112 of the first repeated hit effect execution process. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 repeats the process of step S112 in the first repeated hit effect execution process to wait until the operation effective period ends, and after the operation effective period has passed, ends the first repeated hit effect execution process.

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

When the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first repeated hitting effect execution process or the second repeated hitting effect executing process, the secondary control CPU 51 controls to end the repeated hitting effect.
Hereinafter, a specific example of a change mode of stages of repeated hit effects in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11 . In FIG. 11, time t0 is the start time of the consecutive hit effect, and then time points t1 to t35 are assigned at each timing after a certain period of time has passed. Here, the fixed time is half of the standby time set when the step-advance lottery is performed. For this reason, the waiting time set when the staged progress lottery is performed at time tN (N is an integer from 0 to 35) ends at time t(N+2).

First, with reference to FIG. 11(a), a description will be given of how the stages of repeated hit effects change when the auto button function is not set.
In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the step progress lottery (in this example, time points t2, t4, t7, t10, t14, t16, t18, t21, t23, t26, t29, t31, t34). At this time, even if the first operation signal is input, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the step-progress lottery if a predetermined waiting time has not elapsed since the previous step-progress lottery was performed (this example Then, time t19). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 advances the stages of the continuous hit effect each time the step progress lottery is won (in this example, times t7, t16, t23, and t34).

The timing at which the step progress lottery is executed when the auto button function is not set differs according to the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated. The timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated may vary each time the repeated hit effect is executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the stages in the repeated hitting effect change may differ each time the stage effect is executed.

In addition, whether or not the continuous hit effect progresses is determined by a stage progression lottery. In this example, in the third stage progress lottery in the first stage, the third stage progress lottery in the second stage, the third stage progress lottery in the third stage, and the fourth stage progress lottery in the fourth stage, It is supposed to have won the stage progress lottery. In the repeated hitting effect, the step progress lottery to be won may be changed each time the repeated hitting effect is executed. Therefore, when the automatic button function is not set, the stage effect is executed even if the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated is the same as the interval at which the stage changes in the repeated hitting effect. It may be different for each.

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

Therefore, when the repeated hit effect is executed when the auto button function is set, the timing at which the step progress lottery is executed is always constant. In particular, when the auto button function is set, in the continuous hit effect, a step progress lottery is executed each time the waiting time elapses. In other words, when the auto button function is set, in the continuous hit effect, the step progress lottery is executed at the shortest time intervals in terms of control. For this reason, when the auto button function is set, the number of times that the step progress lottery can be executed per predetermined time is at least the same as when the auto button function is not set, or when the auto button function is not set more than In the present embodiment, the standby time is set to a time (for example, 4 ms) that is substantially impossibly short as an interval when the player operates the first effect button BT1 multiple times. Therefore, when the auto button function is not set, the number of times the stage progress lottery can be executed per predetermined time is smaller than when the auto button function is set. Therefore, when the auto button function is not set, the number of times the step progress lottery is executed is less than when the auto button function is set. However, the probability of changing to the upper limit stage may be different. In other words, even if the upper limit stage in the current continuous hit effect is the same between when the auto button function is not set and when the auto button function is set, the probability of changing to the upper limit stage is low. It may differ. In this case, the upper limit stage of the current repeated hitting effect corresponds to the special effect stage, and the fact that the stage finally changes to the upper limit stage of the current repeated hitting effect in the repeated hitting effect means that a special suggestion result is derived in the repeated hitting effect. corresponds to

In addition, when the continuous hitting performance is started when the automatic button function is set, and when the automatic button function is canceled during execution of the continuous hitting performance, the timing is changed according to the timing of operating the first performance button BT1. The timing of executing the step progress lottery is made different. Therefore, when the automatic button function is canceled during the execution of the continuous hitting performance, the interval at which the stage changes in the repeated hitting performance can be varied according to the timing of operating the first performance button BT1. Furthermore, in this case, the timing of changing to the upper limit stage in the current continuous hitting effect is changed according to the timing when the first effect button BT1 is operated. Therefore, in the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment, when the auto button function is canceled during execution of the repeated hit effect, the timing of deriving the suggestion result can be made different from the case where the auto button function is not canceled. .

On the other hand, even if the repeated hit effect is started when the auto button function is set and the auto button function is not canceled during the repeated hit effect, the step progress lottery for the number of times It may be different each time the repeated hitting effect is executed. Therefore, even if the automatic button function is not canceled during execution of the repeated hitting effect, it is possible to vary the interval when the stage changes in the repeated hitting effect. Furthermore, in this case, the timing of changing to the upper limit stage in the repeated hitting effect this time is made different depending on how many stage progress lotteries are won. Therefore, in the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment, even if the auto button function is not canceled during execution of the repeated hit effect, the timing of deriving the suggestion result can be varied.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11(c), a description will be given of how the stage of the repeated hitting effect changes when the auto button function is canceled during execution of the repeated hitting effect.
In this case, the auto button function shown in FIG. 11(b) is set until the auto button function is canceled when the first operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 is operated is input. As in the case of the time t0 to t13, the step-advance lottery is executed at regular time intervals. Then, when the auto button function is canceled with the input of the first operation signal as a trigger, after that, the first effect button is pressed in the same manner as when the auto button function is not set as shown in FIG. 11(a). Triggered by the input of the first operation signal indicating that the BT1 has been operated, the stage progress lottery can be executed (time points t13 to t29).

As described above, when the auto button function is set, in the continuous hit effect, the step progress lottery is executed each time the waiting time elapses. On the other hand, when the auto button function is not set, in the continuous hit effect, the step progress lottery is executed with the operation of the first effect button BT1 as a trigger. In other words, the timing at which the stage progress lottery is executed may differ between when the auto button function is set and when the auto button function is not set.

Further, as described above, in the repeated hit effect of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery differs according to the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the interval at which the stage of the repeated hit effect changes and the timing at which the upper limit stage of the repeated hit effect changes are determined according to the specified variation pattern regardless of whether the auto button function is set. It may differ.

In this embodiment, the upper limit stage of the repeated hit effect is determined according to the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern specification command. At this time, as described above, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies any of the variation patterns HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP5, it does not determine the fifth stage as the upper limit stage of the repeated hit effect. For this reason, for example, when the repeated hit effect is executed while the auto button function is set, when the special game is executed based on any of the variation patterns HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP5, the effect content of the repeated hit effect is set to the fifth. It cannot change step by step. In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP5 correspond to special fluctuation information. Further, in the present embodiment, the fifth stage corresponds to the special effect stage, and the eventual change to the fifth stage in the repeated hitting effect corresponds to the derivation of the special suggestion result in the repeated hitting effect.

Further, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the variation pattern HP6, it is possible to determine the fifth stage as the upper limit stage of the repeated hit effect. Then, when the upper limit stage of the continuous hit effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the stages of the repeated hit effect to be able to progress to the determined upper limit level regardless of whether or not the auto button function is set. At this time, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage and the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes a step progress lottery triggered by the operation of the first effect button BT1. , it is possible to change the stage of repeated hitting effect to the fifth stage. In addition, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage and the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes a step progress lottery at regular time intervals to determine the stage of continuous hit effect. It is possible to change to the fifth step. Furthermore, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage, the auto button function is set, and the auto button function is canceled during execution of the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the auto button function is disabled. A stage progression lottery is executed at fixed time intervals until the system is released. After that, after the auto button function is canceled, the sub-control CPU 51 can change the stage of repeated hitting performance to the fifth stage by executing the step progress lottery triggered by the operation of the first performance button BT1. is. That is, when the fifth stage is determined as the upper limit stage, after the stage of repeated hitting effects is changed to, for example, the third stage while the automatic button function is set, the automatic button function is canceled, and then the third stage. By operating the 1 effect button BT1, it is possible to change the stage of repeated hitting effect to the fifth stage. In this case, the variation pattern HP6 corresponds to specific variation information.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the determined upper limit stage is the same, when the repeated hit effect is started while the auto button function is set, the auto button function is canceled during execution of the repeated hit effect. , and when the auto button function is not canceled, the contents of the presentation can be changed to the same stage. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH can derive the same suggestion result regardless of whether the auto button function is canceled during execution of the repeated hitting effect or not. is.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) Some players feel annoyed by operating the first effect button BT1 multiple times in the continuous hitting effect, but they themselves feel that operating the first effect button BT1 multiple times Some people want to get a sense of accomplishment by changing the stage of repeated hits with their hands. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of operating the first effect button BT1 multiple times, and the auto button function can be activated by operating the first effect button BT1. By releasing the , it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment by changing the stages of the continuous hitting effect by one's own hand. Further, in this embodiment, even if the auto button function is canceled during execution of the continuous hitting effect, the step effect can be executed with the same effect contents as when it is not canceled. Even so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unfair. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

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

(1-4) In addition, in the present embodiment, by canceling the auto button function during execution of the continuous hit effect, the number of times the step progress lottery is performed per predetermined time is compared to when the auto button function is not canceled. are different, there are cases where the timing at which the stage of repeated hitting effect changes to the upper limit stage is different. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the changing modes of the stages of the continuous hit effect.

(1-5) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even if the automatic button function is not canceled during execution of the repeated hit effect, the timing at which the stage of the repeated hit effect changes to the upper limit stage is determined according to the result of the step progress lottery. Therefore, it may be changed each time the continuous hit effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the changing modes of the stages of the continuous hit effect.

(1-6) In addition, in the present embodiment, even if the auto button function is not canceled during execution of the repeated hitting effect, the interval at which the stage of the repeated hitting effect changes is determined according to the result of the step progress lottery. Since it is made different, it may be made different each time the continuous hit effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the changing modes of the stages of the continuous hit effect.

(1-7) In particular, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the step progress lottery differs depending on the variation pattern, so the interval at which the stage of the continuous hit effect changes may vary depending on the variation pattern. . Therefore, by estimating the variation pattern from the interval at which the stage of the continuous hitting effect changes, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of estimating the content of the variation game.

(1-8) A game in which the user wants to adjust the volume and the amount of light because the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT3 even while the auto button function is being set and the continuous hit effect is being executed. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed, for example, by making the player wait until the continuous hit effect ends.

(1-9) In particular, even if the cross key BT3 is operated while the auto button function is being set and the continuous hit effect is being executed, the auto button function is not canceled, so the auto button function is set. It is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the player who wants to continue playing the game.

(1-10) When the auto button function is being set and the repeated hitting effect is being executed, the repeated hitting chance effect is not executed. For this reason, even though the second effect button BT2 was operated to change the effect contents of the chance effect during repeated hits, the auto button function is canceled, and the player wants to continue playing with the auto button function set. It is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the player who thinks that

(1-11) In addition, although the stage of the repeated hitting effect changes even if the first effect button BT1 is not operated, the second effect button BT2 is pressed by executing the repeated hitting chance effect. It is possible to suppress the feeling of troublesome operation.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, whether or not the operation instruction image is displayed in each effect is determined based on whether the auto button function is set and the current operation instruction state. be. Specifically, when the auto button function is set, whether or not the operation instruction image is displayed in each effect is determined depending on whether it is in the first operation instruction state or in the second operation instruction state. be different. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 has set the auto button function, when controlling to the first operation instruction state, the sub control CPU 51 controls to display the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect, while controlling the second operation instruction image. When it is controlled to the operation instruction state, control is performed so that the operation instruction image is not displayed in the dialogue effect and the repeated hitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the frequency at which the operation instruction images are displayed differs between when the control is performed in the first operation instruction state and when the control is performed in the second operation instruction state. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is set, the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is set. It can be said that the frequency at which the operation instruction image is displayed is higher than when the control is performed as follows. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is controlled, the operation instruction effect is executed in the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect. On the other hand, when the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is controlled, the operation instruction image is not displayed in the dialog effect and the repeated hit effect. In addition, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control so as not to execute the chance production during repeated hits.

Further, when the auto button function is not set, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction images in each effect is the same between the first operation instruction state and the second operation instruction state. Specifically, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to either the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. Also, control is performed so that the operation instruction image is displayed in the speech effect, the repeated hit effect, and the chance effect during repeated hits.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect differs between when the first operation instruction state is controlled and when the second operation instruction state is controlled. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the control is performed in the second operation instruction state, the auto button function is set and the first operation is performed. Compared to when the instruction state is controlled, the execution frequency of effects requiring operation of the operating means, such as dialogue effects and repeated hit effects, is reduced. Further, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is set, the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is set. Execution frequency of the movable body effect at the start of fluctuation and the cut-in effect increases compared to when the control is performed as follows. In the present embodiment, the movable body effect at the start of fluctuation and the cut-in effect correspond to special effects that do not require operation of the operating means.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of each effect is different between when the first operation instruction state is controlled and when the second operation instruction state is controlled. are identical. In other words, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the control is in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state, when the auto button function is not set. , the execution frequency of each effect is the same.

When the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of the continuous hitting effect is maintained regardless of whether the state is controlled to the first operation instruction state or to the second operation instruction state. are the same, and the frequency with which the operation instruction image is displayed in the repeated hitting effect is the same. Therefore, regardless of whether the state is controlled to the first operation instruction state or to the second operation instruction state, if the auto button function is not set, the continuous hitting effect is executed. The frequency at which the operation instruction image is displayed is the same.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment is provided with a fifth stage A and a fifth stage B having mutually different performance contents as the fifth stage corresponding to the maximum stage of repeated hitting performance. In this embodiment, the fifth stage A is a stage of specifying the same effect content as the fifth stage in the above-described first embodiment as the effect content of the repeated hitting effect. Specifically, the fifth step A is a step of specifying the content of an effect in which an image simulating a character string of "blessing" is displayed as a background image and the movable body 90 moves from the original position Pa to the effect position Pb.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, in the fifth stage B, an image simulating a character string of "blessing" is displayed as a background image, and a character image CA simulating a predetermined character is displayed. This is the stage of identification. In addition, the fifth stage B is a stage of specifying the content of the effect in which the movable body 90 does not move. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the fifth stage A corresponds to an action effect in which the movable body 90 moves.

The pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment is configured such that the control state regarding the operation of the movable body 90 can be changed by operating a second state change switch (not shown) arranged on the back side of the machine. In the following description, the control state regarding the operation of the movable body 90 is referred to as "operation state". That is, the operating state of this embodiment can be grasped as a state related to the movable body. The operating states of this embodiment include a first operating state and a second operating state.

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

As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, the motion of the movable body 90 may vary in each effect based on whether or not the auto button function is set and the current motion state. Specifically, when the auto button function is set, the steps that can be determined as the upper limit step of the continuous hitting effect are different between the first operation state and the second operation state. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 has set the auto button function and is controlling to the first operation state, it is possible to determine the fifth stage B as the upper limit stage of the continuous hit effect, 5. Control not to determine stage A. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and when the first operation state is set, the effect content of the fifth stage A is not executed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 determines both the fifth stage A and the fifth stage B as the upper limit stage of the repeated hit effect when the auto button function is set and when the control is in the second operation state. control possible. That is, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and when the second operation state is set, the continuous hit effect can be executed with the effect contents of the fifth stage A. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is set, and when the auto button function is set and the second operation is performed. It can be said that the frequency at which the continuous hit effect is executed in the effect content of the fifth stage A is different from when it is controlled to the instructed state.

Further, when the auto button function is not set, the steps that can be determined as the upper limit step of the repeated hit effect are the same in the first operation state and the second operation state. Specifically, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 performs Control is performed so that both of the fifth stage A and the fifth stage B can be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous hit effect.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect differs between when being controlled in the first operating state and when being controlled in the second operating state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operating state is controlled, the auto button function is set and the second operating state is set. Execution frequency of the movable body effect and the continuous hit effect at the start of the fluctuation becomes lower than when the control is performed as follows. Further, in the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the first operation instruction state is set, the auto button function is set and the second operation instruction state is set. Execution frequency of the dialogue effect and the cut-in effect increases compared to when it is controlled to . In this embodiment, the dialogue effect and the cut-in effect correspond to a specific effect in which the movable body does not move.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of each effect is the same between when the first action state is controlled and when the second action state is controlled. be. In other words, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the control is in the first operating state or the second operating state, when the auto button function is not set, each The performance execution frequency is the same.

Effects of the second embodiment will be described.
(2-1) When the auto button function is set, the effect contents of the continuous hit effect change even if the player does not operate the first effect button BT1. There is a risk of becoming On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set, the stage that can be determined as the upper limit stage of the continuous hitting effect depending on whether the control is in the first operation state or the second operation state. are different, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the interest in the game.

(2-2) In particular, in the second embodiment, it is possible to vary whether or not the continuous hit effect can be executed in the effect content of the fifth stage A in which the movable body 90 moves, depending on the operation state. Compared to the case where the repetition frequency is simply changed by the content of the effect in the fifth stage A, the difference in each operation state can be further clarified. According to this, it is possible to more suitably suppress the production from becoming monotonous and improve the interest in the game.

(2-3) When the control is in the first motion state, the continuous hitting effect is not executed in the effect content of the fifth stage A in which the movable body 90 moves, and the effect content of the fifth stage B in which the movable body 90 does not move. , a continuous hit effect can be executed. The operating state can be changed by operating the second state changing switch. Therefore, even when the movable body 90 cannot be normally controlled, by controlling the movable body 90 to the first operation state, it is possible to normally perform the continuous hitting effect.

(2-4) When the auto button function is set, the movable object effect at the start of variation can be executed at different frequencies depending on whether the control is in the first action state or the second action state. Therefore, it is possible to amuse the player by changing the performance depending on whether it is in the first action state or in the second action state.

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

(2-6) In addition, when the auto button function is set, the cut-in effect can be executed at different frequencies depending on whether the control is in the first operation state or the second operation state. , the player can be entertained by changing the performance depending on whether it is in the first action state or in the second action state.

(2-7) On the other hand, when the auto button function is not set, the cut-in effect is executed with the same frequency regardless of whether the control is in the first operating state or the second operating state. Therefore, the cut-in effect can be enjoyed regardless of the operating state.

(2-8) When the auto button function is set, even if the player does not operate the first effect button BT1, the contents of the continuous hit effect change, so that annoyance can be reduced. On the other hand, if the operation instruction image is displayed in the continuous hit effect even though the auto button function is set, the player may be confused. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set and the control is performed in the second operation instruction state, the auto button function is set and the first Since the frequency with which the operation instruction image is displayed can be reduced compared to when the operation instruction state is controlled, confusion of the player can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game.

(2-9) In particular, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set, it is possible to vary whether or not to display the operation instruction image in the repeated hit effect according to the operation instruction state. Compared to simply lowering the frequency of display of the operation instruction image, it is possible to more preferably suppress the confusion of the player and suppress the decline in interest in the game.

(2-10) Regardless of whether the state is controlled to the first operation instruction state or to the second operation instruction state, the frequency is the same when the auto button function is not set. Since the operation instruction image is displayed in the repeated hitting effect, it is possible to prevent the content of the effect from not being changed due to the first effect button BT1 not being operated in the repeated hitting effect.

(2-11) When the auto button function is set, the dialogue effect can be executed at different frequencies depending on whether the control is in the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. , the player can be entertained by changing the performance depending on whether it is in the first operation instruction state or in the second operation instruction state.

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

(2-13) In addition, when the auto button function is set, the variable-start movable body effect and the effect are performed at different frequencies depending on whether the control is performed in the first operation instruction state or in the second operation instruction state. Since the cut-in effect can be executed, the player can be entertained by changing the effect between the first action state and the second action state.

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

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

- In the second embodiment, the content of the effect in the fifth stage B may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the effect content of the fifth stage B, the effect content is such that the movable body 90 does not move, but an image simulating the movable body 90 is displayed on the effect display device EH so that the movable body 90 appears to move. may be adopted.

- In the second embodiment, the frequency of determining the fifth step A as the upper limit step in the repeated hit effect when each action state is controlled may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the fifth step A regardless of whether it is controlled to the first operating state or to the second operating state. can be determined, the frequency of determining the fifth stage may be varied. In addition, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the fifth step A depending on whether the control is in the first operating state or the second operating state. The frequency of determining the fifth stage A may be varied. That is, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether or not the auto button function is set, the frequency at which the continuous hit effect is executed with the effect content of the fifth stage A according to which operation state is being controlled. can be different. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the stage that can be determined as the stage of the continuous hitting effect when controlling to the first operation state and when controlling to the second operation state.

- In the second embodiment, the movable body 90 is operated by changing the frequency of execution of the continuous hit effect itself between when it is controlled to the first action state and when it is controlled to the second action state. The frequency at which the continuous hit effect is executed may be varied depending on the effect content (the effect content of the fifth stage A). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control so that the execution frequency of the repeated hit effect is different between when controlling to the first action state and when controlling to the second action state. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the second operating state, it controls to enable execution of the continuous hit effect, while when it is in the first operating state, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the repeated hit effect or performs the second action. It may be controlled so as to make it difficult to execute the continuous hit effect compared to when the state is controlled.

- In the second embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect when controlled in the first action state and the execution frequency of each effect when controlled in the second action state may be changed as appropriate. . For example, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 differs in the execution frequency of each effect between when it is controlled to the first operating state and when it is controlled to the second operating state. You can let Further, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the execution frequency of each effect to be the same between when it is controlled to the first operation state and when it is controlled to the second operation state. may be At this time, the execution frequency of each effect can be set for each effect. For example, for some of the effects, the frequency of execution may vary depending on the operating state, while for other effects, the frequency of execution may be the same regardless of the operating state. may be

- In the second embodiment, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect and the continuous hit effect when each operation instruction state is controlled may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the auto-button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 performs dialogue production regardless of whether it is controlled to the first operation instruction state or to the second operation instruction state. And while the operation instruction image can be displayed in the continuous hit effect, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image may be changed in the dialog effect and the repeated hit effect. In addition, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled in the first operation instruction state and in the second operation instruction state. Whether or not the operation instruction image can be displayed may be made different, and the frequency of displaying the operation instruction image may be made different between the dialogue effect and the repeated hitting effect. That is, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether or not the auto button function is set, the frequency of displaying the operation instruction images in the dialog effect and the repeated hitting effect is determined according to which operation instruction state is being controlled. can be different.

- In the second embodiment, by making the frequency of execution of the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect different between when the first operation instruction state is controlled and when the second operation instruction state is controlled, The frequency at which the operation instruction images are displayed may be varied. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control so that the frequency of executing the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect differs between when the control is in the first operation instruction state and when the control is in the second operation instruction state. good. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is under control in the first operation instruction state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect can be executed. is not executed, or the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are less likely to be executed than when the control is performed in the second operation instruction state.

・In the second embodiment, the execution frequency of each effect when controlled in the first operation instruction state and the execution frequency of each effect when controlled in the second operation instruction state may be changed as appropriate. good too. For example, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes each effect at the time when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state and when it is controlled to the second operation instruction state. can be different. In addition, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution frequency of each effect when it is controlled to the first operation instruction state and when it is controlled to the second operation instruction state. may be the same. At this time, the execution frequency of each effect can be set for each effect. For example, for some of the effects, the execution frequency is changed according to the operation instruction state, while for the effects that are different from the part of the effects, the execution frequency is set regardless of the operation instruction state. may be the same.

In the second embodiment, the frequency at which the operation instruction image is displayed in the dialog effect is controlled to the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state when the auto button function is set. may be the same regardless of whether For example, when the auto-button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to either the first operation instruction state or the second operation instruction state. , may be controlled to display the operation instruction image in the dialogue effect.

- In 2nd Embodiment, you may change the method of changing an operation instruction state suitably. For example, the operation instruction state may be changed by operating the first state change switch when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on. Further, the operation instruction state may be changed by operating the first state change switch during a part or all of the game period. Similarly, the method of changing the operating state may be changed as appropriate.

- In 2nd Embodiment, you may change the position where a 1st state change switch is arrange|positioned suitably. For example, the first state change switch may be arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Similarly, the position where the second state change switch is arranged may be changed as appropriate.

- In the second embodiment, the operation instruction state may be changed in conjunction with an effect mode that defines the execution mode of various effects. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to the first operation instruction state when controlling to the first effect mode, and may control to the second operation instruction state when controlling to the second effect mode. Similarly, the operating state may be changed in conjunction with the presentation mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to the first operation state when controlling to the first effect mode, and may control to the second operation state when controlling to the second effect mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 can appropriately set the conditions for changing the production mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the production mode triggered by winning a predetermined lottery, may change the production mode according to the current game state, or may change the production mode according to the current game state. may be used as an opportunity to change the production mode.

- The second embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have one or both of the function of changing the operation instruction state and the function of changing the operation state.
- In each embodiment, it may be possible to execute a staged effect in which the content of the effect can be changed stepwise over a plurality of stages, in addition to the continuous hit effect. In this example, the continuous hit effect corresponds to the first step effect, and the step effect different from the repeated hit effect corresponds to the second step effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the stage of the second stage effect based on the operation of the operating means (for example, the second effect button BT2) different from the first effect button BT1. Then, even when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the stage of the second stage effect when the operation means different from the first effect button BT1 is not operated. may Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to execute the second stage effect during execution of the first stage effect, and at this time, when the auto button function is set and during the execution of the first stage effect Even in some cases, when an operation means different from the first effect button BT1 is operated, it may be possible to perform control to change the stage of the second stage effect.

- In each embodiment, it may be possible to execute a result effect for deriving a predetermined result after the end of the continuous hit effect. The result effect may be executed with the effect content corresponding to the stage finally changed in the continuous hitting effect. At this time, the effect content of the result effect may be the same even if the final stage of the repeated hit effect is different. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the result effect with the content of the first effect when the stage finally changed in the repeated hit effect is the first stage to the fourth step, while the stage finally changed in the repeated hit effect is the fifth stage, control may be performed so that the result effect is executed with the content of the second effect.

- In each embodiment, the end timing of the repeated hit effect may be different or the same depending on the content of the repeated hit effect. For example, when the maximum stage is reached before the end of the effective period of operation in the continuous hitting performance, the sub-control CPU 51 may end the continuous hitting performance after a predetermined time has passed since reaching the maximum stage. On the other hand, if the continuous hit effect does not reach the maximum stage by the end of the valid operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 may terminate the continuous hit effect after a predetermined time has passed since the end of the valid operation period. good. According to this, since the end timing can be changed according to the effect content of the continuous hit effect, even if the maximum stage is reached before the effective operation period ends, the repeated hit effect will be delayed. It is possible to suppress In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the continuous hit effect reaches the maximum stage before the operation effective period ends or does not reach the maximum stage before the operation effective period ends. Even if there is, the repeated hit effect may be ended at the same predetermined timing. According to this, it is possible to set the end timing of the continuous hitting effect to be a uniform timing, so that it is possible to suppress overlooking the final changed stage in the continuous hitting effect and the predetermined effect to be performed following the continuous hitting effect. .

- In each embodiment, the operation means for instructing the operation in the dialog effect, the repeated hit effect, and the chance effect during repeated hits may be changed as appropriate.
- In each embodiment, the continuous hit chance effect may be executable when the auto button function is set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display a predetermined chance image CG regardless of the operation of the second effect button BT2 when the repeated hitting chance effect is executed when the auto button function is set. Alternatively, a predetermined chance image CG may be displayed when the second effect button BT2 is operated. Further, in the second embodiment, if it is possible to execute the chance effect during repeated hits when the auto button function is set, whether the operation instruction image is displayed with the chance effect during repeated hits according to the operation instruction state. It may be made different whether or not. For example, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the operation instruction image in the repeated hitting chance effect while controlling to the first operation instruction state, while controlling to the second operation instruction state. When the game is being played, control may be performed so that the operation instruction image is not displayed in the chance effect during repeated hits. Further, in the second embodiment, when the auto button function is set, the execution frequency of the repeated hitting chance effect may be changed according to the operation instruction state. According to this, the execution frequency of the repeated hitting effect corresponding to the first operation instruction effect differs between when the control is performed in the first operation instruction state and when the control is performed in the second operation instruction state. Since the execution frequency of the consecutive hitting chance performance corresponding to the 2-operation instruction performance is different, the player can be entertained by changing the execution frequency of the performance according to the operation instruction state. Further, when the automatic button function is set, the execution frequency of the consecutive hitting chance effect may be changed according to the operation state. Further, when the auto button function is not set, the execution frequency of the repeated hit chance effect may be changed according to the operation instruction state, or the execution frequency of the repeat hit chance effect may be changed according to the operation state. good too.

If the configuration is such that the chance effect during repeated hits can be executed even when the auto button function is set, the auto button is activated when the second effect button BT2 is operated during execution of the chance effect during repeated hits. The function may be canceled.

- In each embodiment, in the continuous hit effect, the stage may change up to the determined upper limit stage regardless of the result of the step progress lottery. In this case, for example, if the current stage has not reached the upper limit stage when the operation effective period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 may update the value of the stage flag to a value corresponding to the upper limit stage. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered because the stage of the continuous hitting effect does not change to the upper limit stage even when the stage progression lottery is not won. In this case, regardless of whether the auto button function is set or not, regardless of the result of the step progress lottery, the stage of repeated hits will change to the determined upper limit stage. may be controlled. In other words, the probability that the effect content of the continuous hitting effect will change to the effect content of the upper limit stage may be the same between when the auto button function is set and when it is not set. Also, if the auto button function is set, regardless of the result of the step progress lottery, the stage of repeated hits will change to the determined upper limit stage, while the auto button function is set. If not, control may be performed so that the level of repeated hitting effect does not change to the upper limit level. According to this, when the auto button function is set, it is possible to prevent the level of continuous hit effect from changing to the upper limit level, thereby reducing the interest. By operating the first effect button BT1, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment that the stage of repeated hitting effect is changed to the upper limit stage by one's own hand.

- In each embodiment, the conditions for changing the stage of the repeated hit effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the conditions for changing the level of the continuous hit effect may differ between when the auto button function is set and when the auto button function is not set. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies a predetermined variation pattern, when the auto button function is not set, the stage of repeated hitting effects is controlled to be variable up to a predetermined stage, while the auto button function is set. When being performed, it may be controlled so that the stage of repeated hitting effect cannot be changed to a predetermined stage. According to this, it is possible to motivate the player to operate the first effect button BT1 with his/her own hand by canceling the auto button function, so that the player can be urged to actively participate in the game. . Further, as an example, when a predetermined variation pattern is specified, after changing the stage of repeated hitting effect to a predetermined first specified stage in a state where the auto button function is set, the auto button function is canceled. By operating the first effect button BT1, control may be performed so that the stage of repeated hitting effect can be changed from the first specific stage to the predetermined second specific stage. At this time, if the automatic button function is not canceled, control may be performed so that the stage of repeated hitting effects does not change from the first specific stage to the subsequent stages. Further, when the automatic button function is canceled from the start of the repeated hitting effect, control may be performed so that the stage of the repeated hitting effect does not change to the first specific stage. That is, when the predetermined variation pattern is specified, the repeated hitting effect is started in a state in which the auto button function is set, and after that, after the step of the repeated hitting effect changes to the first specific step, the auto button function is canceled and the second step is performed. On the condition that the 1 effect button BT1 is operated, the stage of repeated hitting effect may be changed to the second specific stage.

- In each embodiment, the winning probability of the stage progress lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, the winning probability of the step-advance lottery may be the same regardless of the specified variation pattern. Also, the winning probability of the stage progression lottery may be the same regardless of when the stage changes from which stage to which stage. Further, the winning probability of the step-advancing lottery may be changed by a predetermined lottery even when the specified variation pattern is the same.

- In each embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a step progress lottery to determine whether or not to advance the stage of the continuous hit effect. In this case, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control so as to change the stage of the continuous hit effect according to the number of times the first effect button BT1 is operated during the operation effective period of the repeated hit effect. . Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect button BT1 from the first stage to the second stage when the first effect button BT1 is operated five times during the operation effective period of the continuous hitting effect. may be controlled to change the stage of repeated hitting effect when the number of times of operation of reaches a predetermined number of times. In this case, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 considers that the first effect button BT1 is operated every time a predetermined waiting time elapses after the start of the operation effective period of the continuous hitting effect. Alternatively, when the number of times the waiting time has passed reaches a predetermined number of times, the stage of the continuous hitting effect may be changed.

- In each embodiment, the type of stage that can be determined as the upper limit stage of the repeated hit effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the variation pattern HP2, it may be possible to determine the third to fifth stages as the upper limit stage. In addition, when the variation pattern HP4 is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 may make it impossible to determine the fifth stage as the upper limit stage of the continuous hit effect. In addition, for example, when the auto button function is set and when the auto button function is not set, the steps that can be determined as the upper limit step of the repeated hit effect may be different. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies a predetermined variation pattern and the auto button function is set, the fifth step can be determined as the upper limit step of the repeated hit effect, while the auto button function is set. When not, it may be controlled so as not to determine the fifth step as the upper limit step of the continuous hit effect.

・In each embodiment, if the auto button function is canceled during execution of the continuous hit effect, regardless of the stage of the repeated hit effect when the auto button function is canceled, control is performed to resume the repeated hit effect from a predetermined stage. You may In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 preferably performs control so as to update the value of the stage flag when the auto button function is canceled. For example, when the auto button function is canceled, the sub-control CPU 51 may update the value of the stage flag to a value specifying the first stage.

- In each embodiment, when the automatic button function is set, the control when the first effect button BT1 is operated during execution of the continuous hit effect can be set appropriately. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may cancel the auto button function with the operation of the first effect button BT1 as a trigger and execute a stage progress lottery, or may activate the auto button function with the operation of the first effect button BT1 as a trigger. While canceling, the step progress lottery may be executed with the next operation of the first effect button BT1 as a trigger. That is, the operation that triggers the cancellation of the auto button function and the operation that triggers the step-advance lottery may be combined or may be separate operations.

- In each embodiment, the timing at which the auto button function can be set may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to set the auto button function when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the game period. In this case, the period during which the auto button function can be set can be set as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to set the auto button function during a period during which the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are not executed during the game period. At this time, the auto button function may be set for the entire period in which the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are not executed, or even during the period in which the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are not executed, the auto button function may be set automatically for a predetermined period. Button functions may be disabled. For example, the predetermined period during which the auto button function cannot be set includes a period during which a jackpot game is being played, a period during which a predetermined error occurs, and a period during which a predetermined effect different from the dialogue effect and the continuous hit effect is being executed. and so on. Further, even during execution of the dialog effect or the repeated hit effect, the auto button function may be set by operating an operation means different from the operation means for which the operation is instructed in the dialog effect or the repeated hit effect. According to this, the automatic button function can be canceled during execution of the continuous hitting effect, and then the automatic button function can be set again before the continuous hitting effect ends. In this case, in the effect display device EH, even if the auto button function is canceled during execution of the continuous hitting effect and then the auto button function is set again, the auto button function is not canceled or the auto button function is set. After the button function is released, the stage of repeated hitting effects may be changed to the same stage as when the auto button function is not set.

- In each embodiment, the timing at which the auto button function can be canceled may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control so as not to cancel the auto button function even when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the game period. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button function so as to be able to be canceled during the game period even when the dialogue effect and the repeated hit effect are not being executed. In this case, the period during which the auto button function can be canceled can be set as appropriate. For example, the auto button function may be canceled during a period in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed during the game period, or the auto button function may be canceled during a period in which the jackpot game is not awarded. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may cancel the auto button function regardless of the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is operated.

- In each embodiment, the content of each presentation may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of stages that specify the effect content of the repeated hitting effect may be changed. Also, in the continuous hitting effect, a plurality of stages may be provided as stages with the same number of stages, such as the fifth stage A and the fifth stage B in the second embodiment. Further, the step of specifying the effect content in which the movable body 90 moves may not be provided as the effect content of the repeated hitting effect.

- In each embodiment, the continuous hit effect may be executed as a sound effect, may be executed as a light-emitting effect, or may be executed as a movable body effect. Also, the continuous hit effect may be executed by a combination of a display effect, a sound effect, a light emission effect, and a movable object effect.

- In each embodiment, in the continuous hit effect, a predetermined operation sound may be output each time the first effect button BT1 is operated. At this time, the output mode of the operation sound may be changed according to the number of times the first effect button BT1 is operated, or may be changed according to the stage of the continuous hitting effect.

- In each embodiment, the control when an operation means different from the operation means whose operation is instructed is operated may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the step progress lottery even when an operation means (for example, the second effect button BT2) different from the operation means whose operation is instructed is operated in the continuous hitting effect. good. In this case, the winning probability of the step progression lottery may be made different between when the operation means whose operation is instructed is operated and when the operation means different from the operation means whose operation is instructed is instructed. Further, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the step progress lottery even if an operation means different from the operation means whose operation is instructed is operated. is set, even if an operation means different from the operation means whose operation is instructed is operated, the stage progression lottery may not be executed. Also, with regard to the dialogue effect and the chance effect during repeated hits, the effect may be advanced when an operation means different from the operation means whose operation is instructed is operated.

In each embodiment, instead 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 valid period in the repeated hit effect, the first effect button BT1 is repeatedly hit. It may be provided with an operation assisting function for performing a step progress lottery assuming that it is being operated. 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 period of time or more during the operation effective period of the repeated hitting effect. do. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first effect button BT1 is not operated and the time during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated is less than the predetermined time during the operation valid period in the repeated hitting effect. , 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 during which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated is less than a predetermined time, that is, the operation assist function is in operation. The state when it is absent corresponds to the first control state. In this example, the second control state corresponds to the state in which the first effect button BT1 is continuously operated for a predetermined period of time or longer, that is, the state in which the operation assisting function is activated. do. According to this, the same suggestion result can be derived in the repeated hitting effect regardless of whether the operation assisting function is canceled during execution of the repeated hitting effect or not.

- In each embodiment, the light amount adjustment function may adjust the light amount (brightness) of the image display section GH of the effect display device EH instead of or in addition to the decoration lamp La. In this case, by adjusting the amount of light during execution of the repeated hitting effect, it is possible to change the effect mode of the repeated hitting effect.

- Each embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have either or both of the volume control function and the light amount control function.
・At the end of the jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, there are times when the high ball entry rate state is not given depending on the type of the jackpot pattern. good too.

- The 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 functions of the main control board 40 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The functions of the sub-control board 50 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may include a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, and a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp. It may further include a general board that controls the group of boards in a centralized manner. Also, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single 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.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.

(b) In either of the first control state and the second control state, the special suggestion result can be derived from the suggestion results in the result derivation effect, The probability of deriving the special suggestion result in the result derivation effect may differ between the case of the 1st control state and the case of the second control state.

(b) variation information determination means for determining variation information capable of specifying the content of the variation game; and game execution means for executing the variation game based on the variation information determined by the variation information determination means. , the variation information includes special variation information, and when the result derivation effect is executed in the second control state, when the variation game is executed based on the special variation information, in the result derivation effect Of the suggested results, no special suggested results are derived.

BT1... First production button (operation means, first operation means), BT2... Second production button (operation means, second operation means), BT3... Cross key (operation means, second operation means), EH... Production display Device (effect executing means), La... Decoration lamp (effect executing means), Sp... Speaker (effect executing means), 10... Pachinko game machine, 13a... First special symbol display section (game executing means), 13b... Second Special symbol display unit (game execution means), 40... main control board, 41... main control CPU (variation information determination means), 50... sub control board, 51... sub control CPU (effect control means), 90... movable body ( performance execution means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
an effect executing means capable of executing an effect in relation to the variable game;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
and a production state control means for controlling the production state,
The effect executing means includes display means capable of displaying an image,
The production includes a result derivation production for deriving a suggestion result that suggests the degree of expectation that the variable game will be a big hit,
The display means can display an operation instruction image for instructing an operation of the operation means during execution of the result derivation effect,
In the control state when the production control means executes the result derivation production,
a first control state for deriving the suggested result in response to repeated hitting operations of the operating means;
a second control state in which the suggested result is derived by regarding the operating means as having been hit repeatedly even when the operating means has not been hit repeatedly;
The production state includes a first production state and a second production state,
The effect control means can change from the second control state to the first control state during execution of the result derivation effect based on the operation of the operation means,
The effect executing means produces the same suggestion result regardless of whether the second control state is changed to the first control state or not during execution of the result derivation effect. is derivable and
The display frequency of the operation instruction image differs between the second control state and the first effect state and the second control state and the second effect state, and
The display frequency of the operation instruction image is different between the first control state and the first rendering state and the first control state and the second rendering state. Characteristic game machine .

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