JP7442869B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are equipped with operating means that can be operated by the player, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and continuous operations (so-called When a predetermined operation such as , continuous press) or long press is performed, the control related to the effect is performed and the effect may be executed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-192821

In recent years, even when the operating means is not actually operated, a function is installed that assumes that the operating means has been operated and controls the performance, and the player is required to decide whether or not to activate the function. It is also being considered to make it selectable. For this reason, nowadays it is desired to improve the interest when such functions are installed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a winning game can be awarded after the end of a symbol variation game, and includes a performance control means that controls a performance execution means, and a player-operable function that functions as a notification means. and a setting notification effect different from the notification means, and the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include operation effects that can be executed when the symbol variation game is being executed. , the operation performance is configured to be executed when the operation means is operated within an operation reception period in which an operation of the operation means related to the operation performance can be accepted, and the performance control means When a predetermined setting is made, the operation effect can be executed at a predetermined timing even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the operation acceptance period, and the operation means can perform the operation. possible, the operation of the operation means includes a special operation, and the notification mode of the notification means includes a first notification mode that can notify that it is the operation acceptance period, and the predetermined setting. There is a second notification mode in which it is possible to notify that a winning game is awarded, and a third notification mode in which the operating means performs the special operation, and the third notification mode is in which it is possible to specify that a winning game is awarded. When the predetermined setting is made , the operating means is not performing the special operation, and the operation means is not performing the special operation, the notification mode of the notifying means is the second notification mode. When the predetermined setting is made and the operation acceptance period is in effect, when the operation means is not performing the special operation, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the second notification mode, The operation acceptance period is set when the predetermined setting is made, when the operation means is performing the special operation, and within the remaining period until the end of the symbol variation game being executed. when the notification mode of the notification means is not the third notification mode, the predetermined setting is made, and the operation means is in the special operation, and When the operation reception period is not provided within the remaining period until the end of the symbol variation game being executed, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the third notification mode, and the setting notification performance means The gist of the present invention is that it is possible to perform a setting notification effect to notify that settings have been made, and that the predetermined settings are made by operating at least the operating means.

According to this invention, interest can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. A front view of the game board. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the performance which can be performed in a performance display device. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of display contents of the effect display device when a character appearance effect is executed. (a) to (e) are diagrams showing examples of display contents of the effect display device when a challenge effect is executed. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of display contents of the effect display device when a power-up effect is executed. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of display contents of the effect display device when the selected effect is executed. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of display contents of the effect display device when a one-hit effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when the standby effect is executed. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing the timing at which the production progresses when it is assumed that the operation button has been operated when the auto function is set. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a situation in which setting of an automatic function is permitted and a situation in which setting of an automatic function is restricted. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a situation in which cancellation of automatic function settings is permitted and a situation in which cancellation of automatic function settings is restricted. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when the setting notification effect is being executed. A diagram showing a situation in which a vibration effect can be executed. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the light emission mode of the operation light emitter in each situation. (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of the operation effective period and the light emission mode of the operation light emitter when the auto function is set and when the auto function is not set.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to gaming machine installation equipment (so-called island equipment) such as a gaming hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front side of the game board 20. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown except for a portion, but actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (amount of rotation) of the firing handle 16.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp 17 that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) in which a built-in light emitter emits light, blinks, and turns off as one effect. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 corresponds to a light emitting means. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker 18 on the front side of the front frame 14 that outputs sound. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as sound effect) that outputs various sounds. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM). The speaker 18 corresponds to sound output means.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an operation button BT on the front side of the front frame 14 as an operation means that can be operated by a player. The operation button BT has a built-in vibration device Ba. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the vibration device Ba operates, the operation button BT vibrates. In this embodiment, the fact that the operation button BT is vibrating corresponds to the operation means being in a special operation. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the fact that the operation button BT is not vibrating corresponds to the fact that the operation means is not in any special operation. In this way, the operating means in this embodiment is configured to be operable. The operations of the operating means in this embodiment include special operations. Further, the operation button BT has a built-in operation light emitting body Bb. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation button BT emits light when the operation light-emitting body Bb emits light. There are multiple types of light emission modes of the manipulated light emitter Bb. Specifically, the light emission mode of the control light emitter Bb includes a white light emission mode in which the control light emitter Bb emits white light, and a yellow light emission mode in which the control light emitter Bb emits yellow light. In addition, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb includes a rainbow color light emitting mode in which the emitted light color changes in the order of "...→red→orange→yellow→green→blue→purple→red→..." with the passage of time. In this embodiment, the light emission mode of the operation light emitter Bb corresponds to the light emission mode of the operation button BT. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an upper button UB and a lower button DB, which can be operated by a player, on the front side of the front frame 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide path 21a that guides the fired game balls to the game area 21. The game board 20 is equipped with a prevention valve 21b that prevents game balls launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The fired game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21. The game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 reports various types of information indicating the control status of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information display panel 22 includes a special symbol display section 22a. The special symbol display section 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (jackpot lottery) to be described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute special games.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed symbol changes over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed in the special symbol display section 22a include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a loss display result. A player can recognize a jackpot when a jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, and can recognize a loss when a losing symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game. In this embodiment, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is awarded after the special game for which the jackpot is won ends. A jackpot game is an advantageous situation for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display panel 22 includes a special reservation display section 22b. The special hold display section 22b displays in a recognizable manner the number of special games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the number of special holds) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. . For example, the upper limit of the number of special reservations is 4, respectively.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22c. The normal symbol display section 22c displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the "normal game") in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the normal symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. The normal symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed on the normal symbol display section 22c include at least a normal winning symbol and a normal losing symbol. A player can recognize a normal win when a normal winning symbol is displayed fixed and stopped in a normal game, and can recognize a normal win when a normal winning symbol is displayed fixed and stopped in a normal game. In this embodiment, when a player wins a normal winning lottery, a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game that is the target of the winning ends. The information display panel 22 also includes a normal hold display section 22d. The normal hold display section 22d displays in a recognizable manner the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold count) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. . For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is 4.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a center frame 23 provided with various decorations approximately in the center of the game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame is also called the center role or center role.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as an effect execution means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) of displaying a predetermined image as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 as a starting port is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 26. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the starting condition for the special game can be met, and the payout condition for the prize ball can be met. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 as a starting port is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 27. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the starting condition for the special game can be met, and the payout condition for the prize ball can be met. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 . The first variable member 28 has an open state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 or allows the ball to enter, and an open state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 or the ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 27. Cannot be in closed state, and can be operated. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated to the open state upon winning the regular lottery.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a big prize opening 29. The big prize opening 29 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 29. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. The big prize opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state in which the game ball can enter the grand prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the grand prize opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated to the open state upon winning the jackpot. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the grand prize opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the grand prize opening 29. In the following explanation, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is expressed as "the grand prize opening 29 is opened", and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, it is expressed as "the grand prize opening 29 is closed". In some cases, it may be indicated as "

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The gate 31 has a gate opening that is always open so that game balls can enter the ball. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided at the gate entrance to detect game balls entering and passing through. When a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition for the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an outlet 34. In this embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, second starting port 27, or big winning port 29 are discharged to the outside of the machine from the out port 34 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). ). The pachinko game machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a general winning hole in which the special game starting condition and the normal game starting condition are not satisfied, but the payout condition for prize balls is satisfied. The general winning slot is also called the normal winning slot.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuating state (definitely variable state)," and the low probability state is a "non-probability fluctuating state (non-probability varying state)." In the following explanation, a high probability state will be referred to as a "variable probability state" and a low probability state will be referred to as a "variable probability state". Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electrical support state" and the low base state is a "non-electrical support state."

The high base state can be achieved, for example, by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of openings of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and control to open the first variable member 28 once in a normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the open time longer than in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When performing special symbol fluctuation time shortening control, the high base state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state (variable short state)".

In addition, in this embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, when the base state is low, the first variable member 28 is not in the open state, and the second starting port 27 is not opened, for example, by configuring the system so that the winning lottery is not won. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter the ball. In addition, when the base is in a low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured so that it will not be in the open state even if the winning lottery is won, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 27. It may be configured as follows. In the case of the above configuration, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say that.

The gaming states (types of gaming states) include a gaming state that is a non-probable variable state and a low base state, a gaming state that is a non-probable variable state and a high base state, and a gaming state that is a variable probability state and a low base state. There is a certain gaming state and a gaming state that is a variable probability state and a high base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of the plurality of gaming states. In addition, in this embodiment, in principle, there is a gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and a low base state, a gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and a high base state, and a gaming state that is a probability variable state and a high base state. The gaming state is controlled to one of the gaming states.

Next, a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into first jackpot symbols and second jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The jackpot symbol may define a gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot opening 29 is opened is performed after the opening presentation ends. The round game is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In one round game, the big prize opening 29 is opened until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending performance ends.

For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "10" is set as the upper limit number of round games. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, it is determined that the game state after the end of the jackpot game will be a variable probability state. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, it is determined that the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a high base state. For jackpot symbols classified as second jackpot symbols, "second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, "8" is set as the upper limit number of round games. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, it is determined that the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a non-probable variable state. In addition, for jackpot symbols classified as second jackpot symbols, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the 100th special game, or before the end of the 100th special game. It is determined that the high base state will be maintained until the game is awarded.

In addition, in the display performance that can be executed by the performance display device 25 in this embodiment, performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as performance symbols) are displayed in a fluctuating manner in a plurality of rows, and the combination of performance symbols is finally determined and stopped. There is a production pattern game (hereinafter referred to as production game) that is played. The performance game is executed by changing the performance symbols in a plurality of rows. A performance design is a design decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify display performance, and is also called a "decorative design" or "decorative design." The production game in this embodiment is performed by vertically varying and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbols (production symbol columns). In the following explanation, the "first column" will be referred to as the "left column", the "first symbol" will be referred to as the "left symbol", the "second column" will be referred to as the "middle row", and the "second symbol" will be referred to as the "second symbol". It is indicated as a "middle symbol," the "third column" is indicated as a "right column," and the "third symbol" is indicated as a "right symbol." In each column, in principle, performance symbols imitating numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a predetermined order.

The performance game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game while the special game is being executed. In the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the special game is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner. When the jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a fixed manner in the special game, the jackpot symbol according to the production pattern is fixed and displayed in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the production symbol is a symbol combination such as “777” in which the production symbols in all rows are the same. In addition, in the special game, when a losing symbol is fixed and displayed, in the performance game, a losing symbol due to the performance symbol is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner. For example, a missed pattern due to a performance pattern is a pattern combination such as "323", "112", [426], etc., where the performance pattern in at least a part of the rows is different from the performance symbols in other rows. In addition, in the performance game, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" refers to a state that indicates that the symbol may be displayed again in a variable manner, such as a "fluctuation state," or a state that is different from a fixed stop display. .

In a performance game, a reach is formed and a reach performance is sometimes performed. In the present embodiment, a production pattern imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and in a column different from the specific column. A state in which the effect symbols in the middle row (in this embodiment) continue to be displayed in a variable manner corresponds to a state in which a reach is formed. The ready-to-win presentation may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win presentations in which the characters to appear and the movements of the presentation symbols are different. The reach performance in this embodiment includes a normal reach performance and a super reach performance that is performed after the start of the normal reach performance. The super reach performance is executed, for example, with content that develops the performance content of the normal reach performance. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a super reach effect is executed, the expectation level of a jackpot in the special game being executed is higher than when only a normal reach effect is executed. There are multiple types of super reach effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, the super reach performance includes a first super reach performance performed using a first character as a motif, a second super reach performance performed using a second character as a motif, and a third character There is a third super reach performance that is executed based on the motif.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance mode. There are multiple types of production modes. In the pachinko game machine 10, one of the plurality of performance modes is executed. The production mode is also called a production state. The performance modes in this embodiment include a normal mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. The normal mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the game is in a non-probability variable state and a low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled in a gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and a high base state. The high probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled in a gaming state that is a variable probability state and a high base state. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the performance modes controlled depending on the gaming state differ. In each performance mode, mode identification information that allows identification of the performance mode in which the user is staying (the performance mode being controlled) is notified. In the pachinko game machine 10, different background images are displayed on the performance display device 25 for each type of performance mode. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the decorative lamp 17 is made to emit light in a different color depending on the type of performance mode, or different background music is output from the speaker 18 for each type of performance mode, and the mode identification information is Notify. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not controlled to a gaming state that is a probability variable state and a low base state, but when it is controlled to such a gaming state, for example, the above production mode It may be configured to be controlled to a different production mode, or may be configured to be controlled to a normal production mode. In this embodiment, a performance that displays different background images for each type of performance mode on the performance display device 25 corresponds to a specific notification performance. That is, in this embodiment, the specific notification performance is a performance whose performance mode can be specified. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 that displays a different background image for each type of effect mode realizes the function as a effect notification means. As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect notification means include a specific notification effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 18. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that the volume of sounds related to performances can be adjusted, but the volume of sounds related to errors cannot be adjusted. In this embodiment, "volume" corresponds to the output intensity of the sound, "increasing the volume" corresponds to "increasing the output intensity of the sound", and "decreasing the volume" corresponds to "the output intensity of the sound". This corresponds to "reducing the output intensity of". The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that the volume can be adjusted by operating the upper button UB and the lower button DB. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the volume is adjusted, a setting sound (hereinafter referred to as volume adjustment sound) that can identify that the volume has been adjusted may be output from the speaker 18. The volume adjustment sound may have a different sound (for example, a musical scale) depending on the volume after adjustment. In this embodiment, the upper button UB and the lower button DB are operable by the player and correspond to volume adjustment operation means that can adjust the volume by operating them.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be in a standby state when a special game is not being executed and a jackpot game is not being awarded. The standby state includes a first standby state and a second standby state. In the first standby state, performance symbols are displayed on the performance display device 25. Specifically, in the first standby state, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the performance display device 25. Further, in the second standby state, no performance symbols are displayed on the performance display device 25, and the customer waiting performance is executed. The customer waiting performance is also called a movie demo. In the customer waiting performance, a performance using a character that is a motif of the pachinko game machine 10, a performance related to calling attention, and a performance that displays the logo of the manufacturer of the pachinko game machine 10 are executed. For example, the performance related to attention-calling includes a caution-calling about getting absorbed in the game. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a warning regarding addiction is executed in the second standby state. It should be noted that the warning about getting addicted may be configured to be executed only when the player is in a standby state, or may be configured to be executed while the jackpot game is being awarded, for example.

When the pachinko game machine 10 enters the standby state, it remains in the first standby state until the conditions for transition to the second standby state are satisfied. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the transition condition to the second standby state is satisfied, the pachinko game machine 10 enters the second standby state and performs the customer waiting performance. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the conditions for transition to the first standby state are satisfied in the second standby state, the game enters the first standby state, and when the conditions for transition to the second standby state are satisfied again, the pachinko game machine 10 enters the second standby state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the condition for transition to the second standby state is satisfied when a predetermined first standby time elapses after entering the first standby state. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the condition for transition to the first standby state is satisfied when a predetermined second standby time elapses after entering the second standby state. The predetermined second waiting time corresponds to the performance time of the customer waiting performance. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of the special game is started in either the first standby state or the second standby state, the standby state ends, and the effect display device 25 starts the effect game. It will be done. Thus, in this embodiment, the standby state includes a first standby state and a second standby state that is subsequent to the first standby state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing to cause the decorative lamp 17 to perform a light emission effect, the speaker 18 to perform a sound effect, and the effect display device 25 to perform a display effect. In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the subboard 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. The main board 40 is connected to a sub board 41.

First, the main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 40a. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in a jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a jackpot determination value used for a jackpot lottery when the game is in a variable probability state, and a jackpot determination value used for a jackpot lottery when the game is in a variable probability state. The jackpot judgment value used for the jackpot drawing when the state is in a non-variable state may be partially or entirely the same as the jackpot judgment value used for the jackpot drawing when the state is variable. good. Moreover, the main ROM 40b stores performance determination values used for performance lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery to decide whether to perform a reach performance in the case of not winning the jackpot lottery, and corresponds to the reach lottery.

The main ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. That is, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special game. For this reason, the variation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the variation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variable time of the special game is determined by determining the variable pattern. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the performance contents of the performance game that is performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The variation patterns include, for example, a jackpot variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is associated with the performance content of the performance game, which is to finalize and stop displaying the jackpot pattern based on the performance pattern after the reach performance. The off-reach variation patterns include a off-reach variation pattern and an off-reach variation pattern. The out-of-reach no-reach variation pattern is associated with the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the out-of-play content of the out-of-the-box game, with an out-of-reach symbol combination that is finally fixed and stopped without going through the out-of-reach direction. The fluctuating pattern with a missed reach is associated with the performance content of the performance game, in which the winning symbol combination is finally fixed and stopped after the reach performance. In addition, the jackpot fluctuation patterns include the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the normal reach performance, which is associated with the execution of only the normal reach performance of the normal reach performance and the super reach performance, and the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the super reach performance, which is associated with the execution of the super reach performance. There is a pattern. In addition, the variation pattern with a missed reach includes a variation pattern with a normal reach performance that is associated with the execution of only the normal reach performance of the normal reach performance and a super reach performance, and a variation pattern that is associated with the execution of a super reach performance that is associated with the execution of the super reach performance. There is a deviation fluctuation pattern.

The main RWM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main RWM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 40 is connected to a first starting sensor SE1, a second starting sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 through ports not shown. Further, an information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the main board 40 is connected to a first actuator A1 and a second actuator A2. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 41 will be explained.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a, a sub-ROM 41b, and a sub-RWM 41c. For example, the sub CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a control program (sub control program) of the sub CPU 41a. The sub-ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect on the effect display device 25. Further, the sub ROM 41b stores light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub ROM 41b stores sound production data that can specify the mode (content) of sound production in the speaker 18.

The sub-RWM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored by the secondary RWM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). An operation button BT is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the operation button BT is operated through a port (not shown). Further, the sub CPU 41a can control the operation of the vibration device Ba via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the sub CPU 41a can control the operation light emitter Bb via a drive circuit (not shown). An upper button UB and a lower button DB are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when various buttons UB and DB are operated through a port not shown.

The details of the control executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be explained below.
First, various processes executed by the main CPU 40a based on the control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.

In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the starting ports 26, 27 based on whether or not the detection signals from the starting sensors SE1, SE2 have been input (hereinafter referred to as input determination). show). If the determination result of the input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as reservation determination). If the determination result of the reservation determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. Further, when the determination result of the reservation determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the special reservation number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated special reservation number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a reservation number command) that can specify the updated special reservation number in an output buffer. Note that the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing. If the determination result of the reservation determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires the random number generated within the main board 40, causes the main RWM 40c to store random number information based on the acquired random number, and ends the special symbol input process. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that the storage order can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing random number information in the main RWM 40c, execution of the special game is suspended until the execution conditions for the special game are met. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method. For example, random numbers include random numbers used for jackpot drawings (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination random numbers), random numbers used to determine special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), and random numbers used to determine fluctuation patterns (hereinafter referred to as fluctuation numbers). random numbers used for performance lottery (hereinafter referred to as performance determination random numbers), etc.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the special game execution conditions are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if the jackpot game is not in progress, the special game is not in progress, and the variation interval is not in progress. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination if any one of the jackpot game, the special game, and the fluctuation interval is in progress. When the judgment result of the execution judgment is negative (when the special game execution conditions are not satisfied), the main CPU 40a stores a standby command that can identify the standby state in the output buffer, and executes the special symbol start process. finish. The standby command is configured to be stored in the output buffer every time the special symbol start process is performed within the period from when the standby command is stored in the output buffer until the next special game is executed. Good too. In addition, after the standby command is stored in the output buffer, it is configured so that it is not stored in the output buffer until the next special game is executed, and it is stored in the output buffer only once at the beginning of the standby state. It may also be configured to be stored. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be controlled to be in the standby state when the variable game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being awarded. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be in a standby state when the symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being awarded.

On the other hand, if the execution determination result is affirmative (if the special game execution conditions are met), the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. Then, when the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special reservation number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a pending number command that can specify the updated special pending number. Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Note that when the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot judgment value stored in the main ROM 40b. Note that at least a portion of the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery differs between the variable probability state and the non-probability variable state. After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixed and displayed in the special game and a variation pattern. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, if the player does not win the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a performs a performance lottery based on the value of the performance determination random number. When winning the performance lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a losing symbol, and determines a variable pattern with a losing reach based on the value of the variable pattern determination random number. On the other hand, if the player does not win the performance lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a winning symbol, and determines a winning no-reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbols and fluctuation patterns, the main CPU 40a generates control information that can identify the determined special symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can identify the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command). ) is stored in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is ended.

As described above, the main CPU 40a performs the jackpot lottery in the special symbol start process. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery, thereby realizing a function as a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process and causes the special game to be executed. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and displayed when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Furthermore, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer an end command for displaying the symbol combination based on the effect symbols in a fixed and stopped manner. Further, the main CPU 40a sets a variation interval (for example, 2 seconds) after the special symbols are fixed and stopped, that is, after the special game ends. During the fluctuation interval, the special symbol that was displayed as a fixed stop with the end of the special game continues to be displayed as a fixed stop.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. After the special jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a starts control for awarding the specified jackpot game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the control for awarding the jackpot game after the special jackpot game ends and after the fluctuation interval has elapsed. The main CPU 40a awards a jackpot game by executing jackpot processing. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded after winning a jackpot. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot game is awarded after the symbol variation game ends.

When the special jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a measures the opening time. Further, the main CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game when the opening time has elapsed. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big prize opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the jackpot game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 29 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer every time a round game is started. Furthermore, when the final round game ends, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer. After storing the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a measures the ending time. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main CPU 40a specifies that the control is to be controlled to a non-probability variable state, upon the end of the jackpot game, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the control is to be controlled to a non-probability variable state to the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 40c. . In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability variable state in the output buffer. In addition, when the main CPU 40a specifies that the probability variable state is to be controlled, upon the end of the jackpot game, the main CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying that the probability variable state is to be controlled to the probability state flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) that can specify that the state is in a variable probability state in an output buffer.

When the main CPU 40a specifies that the high base state is to be controlled, upon the end of the jackpot game, the main CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying that the high base state is to be controlled to the base state flag. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store "100 times", which corresponds to the upper limit number of times the special game is controlled to be in the high base state, as the remaining number of times the special game is to be controlled to be in the high base state. Each time a special game is executed, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of special games to be controlled to a high base state" stored in the main RWM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games to control the high base state" becomes 0, the main CPU 40a controls the low Set a value that can specify control to the base state in the base state flag. That is, the main CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer.

In addition, when a jackpot game is awarded, the main CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a non-probability variable state to the probability state flag, and sets a value that allows specifying control to a low base state as the base state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores low probability state commands in the output buffer and stores low base state commands in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 31 (entered the ball) based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number. If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a updates the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c by adding one. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command that can specify the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main board 40, and causes the main RWM 40c to store random number information based on the obtained random number. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a way that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the game is not in a normal winning game or a normal game, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game or normal game is in progress. If the execution conditions for the normal game are not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. If the normal pending number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. If the normal pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a updates the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 40c by subtracting 1 from it. Furthermore, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal pending number is displayed. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command that can specify the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main RWM 40c. Note that when the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Next, the main CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Then, the main CPU 40a determines the normal symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game, based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and also displays information so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol starting process are fixed and displayed when the variable time determined in the normal symbol starting process has elapsed. Controls panel 22. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores, in an output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started with the start of the execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
When the normal winning lottery is won, when the normal game ends, the main CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27, and controls the first actuator so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. Controls A1. In this embodiment, it is easier to win the normal winning lottery when the player is in the high base state than when the player is in the low base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that it is possible to win the normal winning lottery even when the base is low, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is in the open state. Become. Therefore, in this embodiment, although it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 when the base is in the low base state compared to when the base is in the high base state, the game ball enters the second starting port 27. There is a possibility of a ball.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 41a based on the control program will be explained.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs the low probability state command, it sets the probability state flag stored in the sub RWM 41c to a value that can identify the non-probability variable state. When the sub-CPU 41a inputs the high-probability state command, it sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-RWM 41c to a value that can identify the variable probability state. The sub CPU 41a can identify whether the state is in a variable probability state by referring to the probability state flag of the sub RWM 41c. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the low base state command, it sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 41c. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the high base state command, it sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 41c. The sub CPU 41a can identify whether it is in the high base state by referring to the base state flag of the sub RWM 41c.

The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, when a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a round effect is performed. Further, when an ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an ending effect is performed. The content of the jackpot performance may vary depending on the type of jackpot.

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, it performs control to execute the production game. The sub-CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on performance symbols that are finally fixed and displayed in the performance game, based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When specifying the jackpot symbol from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol. When specifying a missed symbol from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the missed symbol based on the effect symbol. For example, when specifying a variable pattern with a reach from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that includes a reach. On the other hand, when specifying a non-reach variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach.

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that when a variable pattern designation command is input, variable display of effect symbols is started. The sub CPU 41a starts the performance game by controlling to start the variable display of the first performance symbol during execution of the special game. Further, when executing the normal reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed. Similarly, when executing the super reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the super reach effect is executed. Then, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined performance symbols at a predetermined stop timing. Thereafter, the sub CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the end command, causes the symbol combination based on the performance symbols to be fixed and displayed. Incidentally, the sub CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, irrespective of the end command, and use the elapse of the fluctuation time as an opportunity to display the symbol combination as determined and stopped. In this case, the end command may be omitted.

Next, the control related to the production mode performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
The sub CPU 41a controls the production mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls to the high probability mode after the first jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the sub CPU 41a controls the game to the chance mode after the second jackpot game ends. Furthermore, when the high base state ends without winning the jackpot lottery (when the high base state shifts to the low base state), the sub CPU 41a controls to the normal performance mode. For example, the sub CPU 41a causes the performance display device 25 to display a background image corresponding to the performance mode during the stay, and controls the performance mode during the stay. In this manner, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a performs control related to the production mode, thereby realizing a function as a production mode control means capable of controlling the production mode.

Next, the control related to volume adjustment performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
The sub-RWM 41c stores information (hereinafter referred to as volume information) that allows identification of the set volume level among the settable volume levels. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 to perform the sound production at a level of volume that can be specified from the volume information. Further, when the detection signal from the upper button UB is input and the volume level that can be determined from the volume information has not reached the upper limit, the sub CPU 41a raises the volume level by one and Update the volume level to identifiable volume information. Similarly, when the detection signal from the lower button DB is input, and the volume level that can be identified from the volume information has not reached the lower limit, the sub CPU 41a lowers the volume level by one, and after the decrease Update the volume level of the volume to identifiable volume information. Furthermore, when the volume information is updated, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 to output a volume adjustment sound.

Next, the control related to the standby state performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs a standby command, it controls to enter the first standby state. The sub-CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 to temporarily stop displaying the performance symbols, and puts it into a first standby state. Furthermore, when the first standby time has elapsed after entering the first standby state, the sub CPU 41a performs control to enter the second standby state. The sub-CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to execute a customer waiting effect and puts it into a second waiting state. For example, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to display a warning image CH corresponding to a warning regarding addiction, and executes the warning regarding addiction. Incidentally, when the second standby time elapses after entering the second standby state, the sub CPU 41a performs control to enter the first standby state. At this time, the sub CPU 41a updates the volume information to the initial volume information and initializes the volume. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the volume is being adjusted by operating at least one of the upper button UB and the lower button DB, the volume is initialized upon entering the second standby state. . That is, in this embodiment, when the volume is being adjusted by operating the volume adjustment operation means, the volume is initialized upon entering the second standby state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to perform effects using operation buttons BT.
As shown in FIG. 4, the performances using the operation buttons BT that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a character appearance production, a challenge production, a power-up production, a selection production, a one-hit production, and a standby production. and are included. The character appearance effect, challenge effect, power-up effect, and selection effect are executed before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, when the ready-to-win presentation is executed, the character appearance presentation, challenge presentation, power-up presentation, and selection presentation are executed before the execution of the ready-to-reach presentation is started. The one-hit effect is executed during the execution of the super reach effect. That is, the one-hit effect is executed after execution of the reach effect is started. Further, the standby performance is executed during the second standby state. Further, when a character appearance effect, a challenge effect, a power-up effect, a selection effect, and a one-hit effect are executed, the effect display device 25 executes an operation promotion effect that prompts the user to operate the operation button BT. On the other hand, when the standby performance is performed, the performance display device 25 does not perform the operation promotion performance. Below, various effects will be explained.

First, character appearance effects will be explained based on FIGS. 5(a) to 5(c).
In the character appearance production, it is required to operate the operation button BT only once. As shown in FIG. 5(a), when a character appearance effect is executed, a first operation promotion image S1 containing text information of "Press!" and prompting to operate the operation button BT is displayed on the effect display device 25. is displayed, and an operation promotion effect is executed. If the operation button BT is operated within the operation validity period (in this embodiment, 4 seconds) during which operation of the operation button BT related to the character appearance effect can be accepted after the execution of the operation promotion effect is started, the character appears. The result of the performance is derived. Hereinafter, the valid operation period during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the character appearance effect can be accepted may be referred to as the appearance effect acceptance period. The appearance effect reception period is a part of the execution period of the special game that allows the result of the character appearance effect to be derived. The first operation promotion image S1 is displayed on the performance display device 25 during the appearance performance reception period. In the pachinko game machine 10, the expected degree of jackpot is suggested by the result derived in the character appearance performance. That is, in the character appearance performance, a result suggesting the jackpot expectation level is derived when the operation button BT is operated within the appearance performance acceptance period.

There are multiple types of results for character appearance effects. Specifically, the results of the character appearance effect include a result in which one character appears, a result in which two characters appear, and a result in which three characters appear. In the pachinko game machine 10, the result derived in the character appearance performance is determined based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a result in which three characters appear in a character appearance performance is derived, a result in which one character appears in a character appearance performance, or a result in which two characters appear in a character appearance performance is derived, In contrast, the system is structured so that the expectation of a jackpot is high. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a result in which two characters appear in a character appearance performance is derived, the expectation of a jackpot is higher than when a result in which one character appears in a character appearance performance is derived. It is designed to have a high degree of For example, it is assumed that execution of a character appearance effect is started and the operation button BT is operated within an operation validity period during which operation of the operation button BT related to the character appearance effect can be accepted. At this time, when the "result in which three characters appear" is derived as shown in Figure 5(c), the "result in which one character appears" is derived as shown in Figure 5(b). This suggests that the expectations for a jackpot are higher than at times, and the level of expectation for a jackpot is high.

In this embodiment, the character appearance effect corresponds to the first effect, and the result of the character appearance effect corresponds to the first result indicating the jackpot expectation level. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period (appearance effect acceptance period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the character appearance effect can be accepted corresponds to the first acceptance period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the first performance, when the operation means is operated within the first reception period during which the operation of the operation means related to the first performance can be accepted, the first performance indicating the jackpot expectation level is used. The results are configured to be derived. Thus, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include the first effect.

In this embodiment, deriving the result of the character appearance effect corresponds to executing the first operation effect. Further, since the result of the character appearance performance is determined based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, in this embodiment, the first operation performance is executed in relation to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, the valid operation period (appearance effect reception period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the character appearance effect can be accepted corresponds to the first operation acceptance period. In this embodiment, since the appearance production reception period is a part of the execution period of the special game that allows the result of the character appearance production to be derived, the first operation reception period is the period during which the first operation production is executed. This is a part of the execution period of the symbol variation game that is possible. In this embodiment, the first operation performance is configured to be executed when the operation means is operated within the first operation acceptance period during which the operation of the operation means related to the first operation performance can be accepted. There is. As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include the first operation effect.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result of the character appearance effect is derived, the appearance effect acceptance period ends. For example, if the result of the character appearance effect is derived 2 seconds after the appearance effect acceptance period starts, the appearance effect acceptance period ends, and as a result, the appearance effect acceptance period becomes 2 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, the 4 seconds that is the appearance performance acceptance period can be said to be the upper limit time of the appearance performance reception period.

Next, the challenge effect will be explained based on FIGS. 6(a) to 6(e).
The challenge performance requires continuous operation (hereinafter referred to as continuous press) of the operation button BT. As shown in FIG. 6(a), when the challenge performance is executed, a second operation promotion image S2 that includes text information of "Continuous Hit!" and urges to repeatedly press the operation button BT is displayed on the performance display device 25. and an operation promotion effect is executed. Triggered by the operation button BT being pressed repeatedly within the valid operation period (in this embodiment, 6 seconds) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the challenge performance can be accepted after the execution of the operation promotion performance is started, The result of the challenge performance is derived after passing through the successive hit precursor performance. Hereinafter, the valid operation period during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the challenge performance can be accepted may be referred to as the challenge performance acceptance period. The challenge performance acceptance period is a part of the execution period of the special game in which the result of the challenge performance can be derived. The second operation promotion image S2 is displayed on the performance display device 25 during the challenge performance acceptance period. When the challenge effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a gauge Ge made up of a plurality of squares. The display mode of the gauge Ge has a plurality of stages (for example, 10 stages) from an initial stage display mode showing an empty state to a highest stage display mode in which the color tone of all the squares has changed. Then, when the operation button BT is pressed repeatedly during the challenge presentation acceptance period, the display mode of the gauge Ge changes from the initial stage display mode shown in FIG. 6(a) to the intermediate stage display mode shown in FIG. 6(b). The display mode gradually changes toward the highest stage display mode shown in FIG. 6(c). In the pachinko game machine 10, the performance of displaying the gauge Ge corresponds to the successive hit precursor performance. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that when a reach effect is executed, the display mode of the gauge Ge in the challenge effect can reach the highest stage display mode. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is not executed, the display mode of the gauge Ge in the challenge effect cannot reach the highest stage display mode.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result derived in the challenge performance suggests whether or not to execute the subsequent reach performance. There are multiple types of results for the challenge performance. Specifically, the results of the challenge performance include a result in which the character is disappointed with the text information of "regret" as shown in Figure 6(d), and a result in which the character is happy with the text information of "Development" as shown in Figure 6(e). There is. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a result that the character is happy with is derived together with the text information of "development" in the challenge performance, it is suggested that the reach performance will be executed thereafter. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a result in which the character is disappointed is derived together with the text information of "regret" in the challenge performance, it is suggested that the ready-to-win performance will not be executed thereafter.

In this embodiment, the challenge performance corresponds to a special performance, and the continuous hit precursor performance corresponds to a special precursor performance. Further, in this embodiment, the result of the challenge performance corresponds to a predetermined result derived in the special performance. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the operation valid period (challenge performance acceptance period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the challenge performance can be accepted corresponds to the special reception period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the special performance, a predetermined result is derived after the special precursor performance is triggered by continuous operation of the operation means during the special reception period during which operations on the operation means related to the special performance can be accepted. is configured to be As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include special effects.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result of the challenge performance is derived, the challenge performance acceptance period ends. For example, if the result of the challenge performance is derived 5 seconds after the start of the challenge performance acceptance period, the challenge performance acceptance period ends, and as a result, the challenge performance acceptance period becomes 5 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, the 6 seconds that is the challenge production acceptance period can be said to be the upper limit time of the challenge production acceptance period.

Next, the power-up effect will be explained based on FIGS. 7(a) to 7(c).
In the power-up effect, it is required to press and hold the operation button BT. As shown in FIG. 7(a), when the power-up effect is executed, the effect display device displays a third operation promotion image S3 that includes text information of "Long press!" and urges to press and hold the operation button BT for a long time. 25, and an operation promotion effect is executed. Further, when a power-up effect is executed, a character with closed eyes is displayed on the effect display device 25. This is triggered when the operation button BT is held down within the operation validity period (in this embodiment, 8 seconds) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the power-up effect can be accepted after the execution of the operation promotion effect has started. Then, the result of the power-up performance is derived after the long-press precursor performance. Hereinafter, the valid operation period during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the power-up effect can be accepted may be referred to as the power-up effect acceptance period. The power-up performance acceptance period is a part of the execution period of the special game that allows the result of the power-up performance to be derived. The third operation promotion image S3 is displayed on the performance display device 25 during the power-up performance acceptance period. When the power-up effect is executed, the effect image EF is displayed on the effect display device 25. The display modes of the effect image EF include an initial stage display mode based on white, an intermediate stage display mode based on blue, an intermediate stage display mode based on green, and a display mode at an intermediate stage based on green. There is a display mode of the highest level. When the operation button BT is pressed and held during the power-up effect reception period, the display mode of the effect image EF changes from the initial stage display mode to the intermediate stage display mode, and then progresses to the highest stage display mode. changes gradually. In the pachinko game machine 10, the effect displaying the effect image EF corresponds to the long press precursor effect. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that when a super reach effect is executed, the display mode of the effect image EF in the power-up effect can reach the highest stage display mode. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the super reach effect is not executed, the display mode of the effect image EF in the power-up effect cannot reach the highest stage display mode. In addition, when the super reach effect is executed, the character displayed on the effect display device 25 when the power up effect is executed becomes the character corresponding to the subsequent super reach effect. For example, when the first super reach performance is executed, the first character is displayed on the performance display device 25 in the power-up performance.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result derived in the power-up effect suggests whether or not to execute the subsequent super reach effect. There are multiple types of results for power-up effects. Specifically, the results of the power-up performance include one where the character is disappointed with the text information of "failure" as shown in FIG. 7(b), and one where the character is happy with the text information of "success" as shown in FIG. 7(c). There is a result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a result that the character is happy with along with the text information of "success" is derived in the power-up performance, it is suggested that the super reach performance will be executed thereafter. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a result in which the character is discouraged is derived together with text information of "failure" in the power-up performance, it is suggested that the super reach performance will not be executed thereafter.

In this embodiment, the power-up performance corresponds to a special performance, and the long-press precursor performance corresponds to a special precursor performance. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the result of the power-up effect corresponds to a predetermined result derived in the special effect. In this embodiment, the predetermined result derived in the power-up performance corresponding to the special performance is different from the predetermined result derived in the challenge performance corresponding to the special performance. Since the results derived for the challenge performance and the power-up performance are different, it is possible to draw attention to each performance and improve the interest. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period (power-up effect acceptance period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the power-up effect can be accepted corresponds to the special acceptance period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the special performance, a predetermined result is derived after the special precursor performance is triggered by a long press on the operation means during the special reception period during which operation of the operation means related to the special performance can be accepted. is configured to be As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include special effects.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result of the power-up performance is derived, the power-up performance acceptance period ends. For example, if the result of the power-up performance is derived 5 seconds after the start of the power-up performance reception period, the power-up performance reception period ends, and as a result, the power-up performance reception period becomes 5 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, 8 seconds, which is the power-up effect acceptance period, can be said to be the upper limit time of the power-up effect acceptance period.

Next, selection effects will be explained based on FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c).
In the selection performance, it is required to select the type of super reach performance by operating the operation button BT. As shown in FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c), when the selection effect is executed, the fourth operation includes text information such as "Press the button to select reach!" and prompts the user to operate the operation button BT. The promotion image S4 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the operation promotion effect is executed. In the selection presentation, choices are presented. Specifically, when the selection effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a first option CS1 corresponding to the first super reach effect, a second option CS2 corresponding to the second super reach effect, and a second option CS2 corresponding to the second super reach effect. A third option CS3 corresponding to the super reach effect of No. 3 is displayed. Further, while the selection effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays a currently selected image CC in association with the currently selected option. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation button BT is operated during the valid operation period (in this embodiment, 8 seconds) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the selection effect can be accepted after the execution of the selection effect is started. You can change the currently selected option. Hereinafter, the valid operation period during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the selection performance can be accepted may be referred to as the selection performance reception period. The selection performance acceptance period is a part of the execution period of the special game in which the selection performance is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of the selection effect is started, the currently selected image CC is displayed in association with the first option SC1, and the currently selected option is the first option. It is notified that it is CS1, that is, that the first super reach effect is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(b), when the operation button BT is operated within the selection performance reception period, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the currently selected image CC in association with the second option SC2, and selects It is notified that the option inside is the second option SC2, that is, the second super reach effect is selected. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8(c), if the operation button BT is operated within the selection performance acceptance period, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the currently selected image CC in association with the third option SC3, and selects the selected effect. It is notified that the option inside is the third option SC3, that is, the third super reach effect is selected. In addition, if the operation button BT is operated again within the selection performance reception period, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the currently selected image CC in association with the first option SC1, and the currently selected option is displayed as the first option CS1. A certain fact, that is, the selection of the first super reach effect is notified. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a selection performance is being executed, by operating the operation button BT, the type of super reach performance being selected is changed from "first super reach performance → second super reach performance". It can be changed in the following order: performance → third super reach performance → first super reach performance →...''. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to change the currently selected option by operating the operating means within the selection performance acceptance period.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the selection presentation acceptance period ends, the option selected at the end of the selection presentation acceptance period is taken as the result of the selection in the selection presentation. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the selection presentation acceptance period ends while the currently selected image CC is displayed in association with the first option SC1, the type of super reach effect selected in the selection presentation is changed to the first option SC1. It will be a super reach performance. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the selection performance is executed, the type of super reach performance to be executed thereafter becomes the type of super reach performance selected in the selection performance. In this manner, in the pachinko game machine 10, the option being selected is set to the option selected in the selection presentation upon the end of the selection presentation reception period. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the selection performance is configured such that a selection is made in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT within the selection performance reception period.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include selective effects. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period (selection performance reception period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the selection performance can be accepted corresponds to the selection reception period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the selection performance is configured such that a selection is made in accordance with the operation of the operation means within the selection reception period during which operation of the operation means related to the selection performance can be accepted. Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is possible to change the currently selected option by operating the operating means within the selection acceptance period. In this embodiment, when the selection reception period ends, the currently selected option becomes the option selected in the selection effect.

Next, the one-hit effect will be explained based on FIGS. 9(a) to 9(c).
In the one-hit effect, it is required to operate the operation button BT only once. As shown in FIG. 9(a), when a one-hit effect is executed, a fifth operation promotion image S5 that includes text information of "One-hit!" and urges to operate the operation button BT is displayed on the effect display device 25. and an operation promotion effect is executed. If the operation button BT is operated within the operation validity period (in this embodiment, 8 seconds) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the one-hit effect can be accepted after the execution of the operation promotion effect is started, the one-shot effect is activated. Results are derived. Hereinafter, the valid operation period during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the one-hit effect can be accepted may be referred to as the one-hit effect reception period. The one-hit effect reception period is a part of the execution period of the special game that allows the result of the one-hit effect to be derived. The fifth operation promotion image S5 is displayed on the performance display device 25 during the one-shot performance acceptance period.

The results of the one-hit performance include results that can be determined to be a jackpot and results that can be determined to not be a jackpot. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(b), when a result that can identify that there is no jackpot in the one-hit performance is derived, the performance display device 25 temporarily stops displaying the losing symbols due to the performance symbols, and A performance is performed that makes you feel disappointed when you don't hit the jackpot. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(c), when a result that can be identified as a jackpot is derived in the one-hit performance, the performance display device 25 temporarily stops displaying the jackpot symbol based on the performance pattern, and also indicates that the jackpot will be hit. A blessing performance is performed.

In the one-hit performance, when a jackpot is achieved, a result that can be identified as a jackpot is derived when the operation button BT is operated within the one-hit performance acceptance period. On the other hand, in the one-hit performance, if the jackpot does not occur, a result that can specify that the jackpot will not occur is derived by operating the operation button BT within the one-hit performance acceptance period. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the one-hit performance, when the operation button BT is operated within the one-hit performance acceptance period, it is possible to specify a result that will be a jackpot and a result that will not be a jackpot. One of the results is configured to be derived.

In this embodiment, the one-hit performance corresponds to the second performance, and the result of the one-hit performance corresponds to the second result. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period (one-hit performance acceptance period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to one-hit effect can be accepted corresponds to the second reception period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the second performance, it is possible to specify that a jackpot will occur when the operation means is operated within the second acceptance period during which operation of the operation means related to the second performance can be accepted. The configuration is such that one second result is derived from among the results and results that can be specified as not being a jackpot. Thus, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include the second effect. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the one-hit effect is executed after the execution of the super reach effect is started, while the character appearance effect is executed before the execution of the reach effect is started. That is, when a character appearance effect and a one-hit effect are executed in one special game, the one-shot effect is executed at a later timing than the character appearance effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the first performance and the second performance are performed in one symbol variation game, the second performance is performed at a later timing than the first performance.

In this embodiment, the one-hit performance corresponds to a specific performance, and the result of the one-hit performance corresponds to a predetermined result derived in the specific performance. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific performance is configured such that one predetermined result is derived from a result that can specify that it will be a jackpot and a result that can specify that it will not be a jackpot. In this embodiment, the predetermined result derived in the one-hit performance corresponding to the specific performance is different from the predetermined result derived in the challenge performance corresponding to the special performance. Since the results derived for the one-shot performance and the challenge performance are different, it is possible to draw attention to each performance and improve the interest. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the predetermined result derived in the one-hit performance corresponding to the specific performance is different from the predetermined result derived in the power-up performance corresponding to the special performance. Since the results derived for the one-hit effect and the power-up effect are different, it is possible to draw attention to each effect and improve the interest. Further, in the present embodiment, the valid operation period (one-hit performance acceptance period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to one-hit effect can be accepted corresponds to the specific reception period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific performance is configured such that a predetermined result is derived when the operating means is operated within a specific acceptance period during which operation of the operating means related to the specific performance can be accepted. There is. In other words, in the present embodiment, the specific performance is configured such that a predetermined result is derived when the operating means is operated once within a specific reception period during which operations on the operating means related to the specific performance can be accepted. has been done. As described above, in this embodiment, there is a specific performance that can be executed by the performance execution means.

In this embodiment, the result of the character appearance effect is derived in the character appearance effect, the result of the challenge effect is derived in the challenge effect, and the result of the power up effect is derived in the power up effect. , and deriving the result of the one-hit performance in the one-hit performance corresponds to the execution of the operation performance. In this embodiment, the appearance production acceptance period, the challenge production acceptance period, the power-up production acceptance period, and the one-shot production acceptance period correspond to the operation reception period. In this embodiment, the operation performance is executed when the operation means is operated within the operation reception period during which the operation of the operation means related to the operation performance can be accepted. As described above, in this embodiment, the performances that can be executed by the performance execution means include operation performances. In addition, in the present embodiment, an operation promotion effect that displays the first operation promotion image S1, an operation promotion effect that displays the second operation promotion image S2, an operation promotion effect that displays the third operation promotion image S3, and a fifth operation promotion effect that displays the third operation promotion image S3, The operation promotion performance that displays the operation promotion image S5 corresponds to the operation reception performance that can specify that it is the operation reception period. In this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include operation reception effects.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result of the one-hit performance is derived, the one-shot performance acceptance period ends. For example, if the result of the one-hit performance is derived 5 seconds after the one-hit performance acceptance period starts, the one-hit performance reception period ends, and as a result, the one-hit performance reception period becomes 5 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, 8 seconds, which is the one-hit effect acceptance period, can be said to be the upper limit time of the one-hit effect acceptance period.

Next, the standby effect will be explained based on FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b).
The standby performance can be executed during the second standby state among the standby states. When the operation button BT is operated within an operation valid period (hereinafter referred to as a standby operation acceptance period) during which an operation of the operation button BT related to the standby effect can be accepted, the standby effect is executed. In this embodiment, the period of the second standby state is the standby operation acceptance period. The standby operation acceptance period is a part of the period in the standby state. As shown in FIG. 10(a), for example, when the attention image CH is displayed in the second standby state and the effect display device 25 is executing a caution regarding getting addicted, the effect display device 25 does not operate the alert image CH. Promotional effects are not executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10(b), in the pachinko game machine 10, a plurality of plant images FG imitating plants are displayed on the effect display device 25, and a standby effect is executed. In the pachinko game machine 10, the plant images FG include an image imitating cherry blossom petals, an image imitating a sunflower flower, and an image imitating a maple leaf. In the pachinko game machine 10, a plant image FG selected by lottery from among a plurality of types of images is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a standby effect is executed. The lottery at this time is a lottery that has no relation to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In other words, the standby performance is executed without being based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

In this embodiment, executing the standby effect corresponds to executing the second operation effect. Further, since the standby performance is executed without being based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, in this embodiment, the second operation performance is executed without being related to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first operation performance is executed in relation to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, while the second operation performance is executed not in relation to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, the valid operation period (standby operation reception period) during which the operation of the operation button BT related to the standby performance can be accepted corresponds to the second operation reception period. In this embodiment, the standby operation acceptance period is a period in which the second standby state is entered in the standby state, so the second operation acceptance period is a part of the period in the standby state. In this embodiment, the second operation performance is configured to be executed when the operation means is operated within the second operation acceptance period during which the operation of the operation means related to the second operation performance can be accepted. There is. As described above, in this embodiment, the performances that can be executed by the performance execution means include the second operation performance.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with an auto function (auto button function). The auto function is a function that advances the performance by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated in a predetermined operation mode. In this embodiment, when the automatic function is set corresponds to when a predetermined setting is made. In this embodiment, the time when the auto function is not set corresponds to the time when the predetermined setting is not made.

The auto function is a function that proceeds with the production by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated even if the operation button BT is not operated during the valid operation period in which the operation of the operation button BT can be accepted. . In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set, the operation button BT is not operated during the appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, power-up effect acceptance period, and one-hit attack effect acceptance period among the valid operation periods. However, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and the performance proceeds. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto function is set, the operation button BT may not be operated when the operation button BT is not operated during the selection performance acceptance period and the standby operation acceptance period among the operation valid periods. The performance will not proceed as if it were a temporary thing. The following describes how various effects are executed when the auto function is set.

First, a case will be described in which a character appearance effect is executed when the automatic function is set.
As shown in FIG. 11(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the character appearance effect is executed when the auto function is set, the timing is 1.5 seconds after the appearance effect acceptance period. In this case, even if the operation button BT is not operated during the reception period, the result of the character appearance effect is derived. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the character appearance effect is executed when the auto function is set, the operation button BT is operated at a timing when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the appearance effect acceptance period. Even if not, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and the result of the character appearance effect is derived. In the present embodiment, the timing at which 1.5 seconds have passed since the appearance performance reception period begins corresponds to the timing before "2 seconds", which corresponds to half the time of the appearance performance reception period, has elapsed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the timing at which 1.5 seconds have passed since the start of the character appearance performance reception period is before half of the appearance performance reception period has elapsed, but it is before 1/4 of the character appearance performance period has elapsed. This corresponds to the timing after "1 second", which corresponds to time, has elapsed. In the pachinko game machine 10, even when the automatic function is set, once the result of the character appearance effect is derived, the appearance effect acceptance period ends. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the character appearance effect is executed when the auto function is not set, if the operation button BT is not operated within the appearance effect reception period, the result of the character appearance effect is derived. The character appearance effect ends without being played.

Next, a case will be described in which a challenge effect is executed when the automatic function is set.
As shown in FIG. 11(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the challenge effect is executed when the auto function is set, at the timing 0.5 seconds after the challenge effect reception period starts, Even if the operation button BT is not operated during the reception period, the result of the challenge performance is derived after the continuous hit precursor performance. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the challenge effect is executed when the auto function is set, the operation button BT is not repeatedly pressed when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the challenge effect acceptance period. Even if the operation button BT is repeatedly hit, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been hit repeatedly, and the result of the challenge performance is derived after passing through the successive hit precursor performance. In the present embodiment, the timing at which 0.5 seconds have passed since the start of the challenge production acceptance period corresponds to the timing before "3 seconds", which corresponds to half the time of the challenge production acceptance period, has elapsed. In this way, the timing when 0.5 seconds has passed since the start of the challenge production acceptance period is the timing before half of the challenge production acceptance period has passed, and the timing immediately after the start of the challenge production acceptance period. Equivalent to. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the timing at which 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the challenge production acceptance period is before the elapse of "1.5 seconds", which is equivalent to 1/4 of the challenge production acceptance period. corresponds to the timing of In the pachinko game machine 10, even when the automatic function is set, once the result of the challenge performance is derived, the challenge performance acceptance period ends. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the challenge effect is executed when the auto function is not set, if the operation button BT is not repeatedly pressed within the challenge effect acceptance period, the continuous hit precursor effect is not executed. The result of the challenge performance is derived at the end of the challenge performance acceptance period.

Next, a case will be described in which a power-up effect is executed when the auto function is set.
As shown in FIG. 11(c), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power-up effect is executed when the auto function is set, the timing is 0.5 seconds after the power-up effect reception period starts. In this case, even if the operation button BT is not operated during the reception period, the result of the power-up effect is derived after the long-press precursor effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power-up effect is executed when the auto function is set, the operation button BT is held down at a timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the power-up effect acceptance period. Even if the operation button BT is not pressed, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed for a long time, and the result of the power-up effect is derived after the long press precursor effect is performed. In this embodiment, the timing when 0.5 seconds have passed since the power-up performance reception period has started corresponds to the timing before "4 seconds", which corresponds to half the time of the power-up performance reception period, has elapsed. do. In this way, the timing at which 0.5 seconds have passed since the start of the power-up production acceptance period is the timing before half of the power-up production reception period has passed, and immediately after the start of the power-up production reception period. corresponds to the timing of Furthermore, in this embodiment, the timing at which 0.5 seconds have passed since the power-up performance acceptance period has started is before the elapse of "2 seconds", which is equivalent to 1/4 of the power-up performance reception period. corresponds to the timing of In the pachinko game machine 10, even when the automatic function is set, once the result of the power-up performance is derived, the power-up performance acceptance period ends. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power-up effect is executed when the auto function is not set, if the operation button BT is not pressed and held within the power-up effect reception period, the long press precursor effect is not executed. Although not executed, the result of the power-up performance is derived at the end of the power-up performance acceptance period.

Next, a case will be described in which the selection effect is executed when the automatic function is set.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the selection performance is executed when the auto function is set, the currently selected option will not be changed even if the operation button BT is not operated during the selection performance reception period. . That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the selection performance is executed when the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is not operated during the selection performance acceptance period, for example, the operation button BT is considered to have been operated. The currently selected option will not be changed. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of whether the auto function is set, when the selection effect is executed, if the operation button BT is not operated within the selection effect acceptance period, the option currently selected is The first option CS1 becomes the option selected in the selection effect.

Next, a case will be described in which a one-hit effect is executed when the auto function is set.
As shown in FIG. 11(d), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a one-hit effect is executed when the auto function is set, the relevant Even if the operation button BT is not operated during the reception period, the result of the one-hit effect is derived. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the one-hit effect is executed when the auto function is set, the operation button BT is not operated even if seven seconds have elapsed since the one-shot effect acceptance period. , it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and the result of the one-hit effect is derived. In the present embodiment, the timing when 7 seconds have elapsed since the one-hit effect reception period has started corresponds to the timing after "4 seconds", which corresponds to half the time of the one-hit effect reception period, has elapsed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the timing when 7 seconds have passed since the one-hit effect reception period has started corresponds to the timing after half of the one-hit effect reception period has passed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the timing when 7 seconds have passed since the one-hit performance reception period started is after half of the one-hit performance reception period has passed, and corresponds to 3/4 of the one-hit performance period. This corresponds to the timing after "6 seconds" have elapsed. In the pachinko game machine 10, even when the automatic function is set, once the result of the one-hit performance is derived, the one-shot performance acceptance period ends. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is not set and the one-hit effect is executed, if the operation button BT is not operated within the one-shot effect acceptance period, the result of the one-shot effect is not derived. From this point on, the one-shot performance ends.

Next, a case where the standby effect is executed when the automatic function is set will be explained.
In the pachinko game machine 10, when the automatic function is set and the machine is in the second standby state, the standby performance is not executed if the operation button BT is not operated during the standby operation acceptance period. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set and the second standby state is set, when the operation button BT is not operated during the standby operation reception period, for example, when the operation button BT is operated. It is assumed that the standby performance is not executed. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, regardless of whether the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is not operated during the second standby state, the standby performance is not executed in the second standby state. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is not operated during the standby operation reception period, the standby performance is not executed. That is, in this embodiment, even when predetermined settings are made, if the operating means is not operated during the second operation reception period, the second operation performance is not executed.

Next, the setting of the automatic function and the cancellation of the setting of the automatic function will be explained.
In the pachinko game machine 10, the automatic function is set by operating the operation button BT in a setting operation mode. Naturally, when setting the auto function, it is assumed that the auto function has not been set before setting. Therefore, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that when the automatic function is not set, the automatic function is set by operating the operation button BT in the setting operation mode. In this way, the present embodiment is configured such that when a predetermined setting has not been made, it is possible to perform control so that a predetermined setting is made by operating the operating means in the setting operation mode. In this embodiment, pressing and holding the operation button BT for two seconds is defined as operating the operation button BT in the set operation mode.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, there are times when the automatic function setting is allowed and times when the automatic function setting is restricted.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation button BT is set within the valid operation period of the appearance presentation acceptance period, challenge presentation acceptance period, power-up presentation acceptance period, selection presentation acceptance period, and one-hit presentation acceptance period. Even if you operate in the operating mode, the auto function will not be set and the auto function settings will be restricted. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is being executed and it is not in any of the appearance presentation acceptance period, challenge presentation acceptance period, power-up presentation acceptance period, selection presentation acceptance period, and one-hit presentation acceptance period, the operation button When the BT is operated in the setting operation mode, the auto function is set and the auto function setting is permitted. In addition, in FIG. 12, when the special game is being executed and is not in any of the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception period, and one-hit attack production reception period, it is referred to as "special game execution". "inside the above operation validity period." In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, the auto function is set and the setting of the auto function is not permitted, regardless of whether the pachinko game machine 10 is in the first standby state or the second standby state. Ru. The second standby state here corresponds to the standby operation acceptance period.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the appearance effect reception period, even if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, setting the automatic function is restricted, while during the standby operation reception period, the operation button BT is restricted. Setting the auto function is allowed by operating in the setting operation mode. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first operation acceptance period, even if the operating means is operated in the setting operation mode, the predetermined setting is restricted, while in the second operation acceptance period, the operation means is not operated in the setting operation mode. Predetermined settings are allowed to be made by operating in this manner.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the appearance production acceptance period, although the auto function is not set, the result of the character appearance production is derived based on the operation of the operation button BT. . Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the challenge performance acceptance period, although the auto function is not set, the operation of the operation button BT is reflected in the continuous hit precursor performance, and the gauge Ge is The display mode may change. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the power-up effect acceptance period, although the auto function is not set, the operation of the operation button BT is reflected in the long press precursor effect, and the effect image The display mode of EF may change. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the selection production reception period, although the auto function is not set, the currently selected option is changed by the operation of the operation button BT, and the operation button BT A selection will be made in accordance with the operation of the selection effect. That is, in this embodiment, even if the operating means is operated in the setting operation mode during the selection reception period when the predetermined setting has not been made, the predetermined setting will not be made, and the selection according to the operation of the operating means will be the selection effect. It will be held at Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the one-hit performance reception period, the automatic function is not set, but the result of the one-shot performance is derived with the operation of the operation button BT as a trigger. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode while in the second standby state, the auto function is set, and the standby performance is executed using the operation of the operation button BT as a trigger. be done.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the automatic function setting is not performed when a special game is being executed, when the appearance production reception period, the challenge production reception period, the power-up reception period, or the one-hit performance reception period is not in progress. When the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode when it is permissible, the auto function is set. That is, in this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is being executed, when the operation acceptance period is not over, when the predetermined setting is allowed to be made, and when the predetermined setting has not been made, The device is configured such that the predetermined setting can be controlled by operating the operating means in a setting operation mode.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting of the auto function is canceled by operating the operation button BT in a release operation mode. Naturally, when canceling the auto function setting, it is assumed that the auto function has been set before canceling. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that when the automatic function is set, the automatic function setting is canceled by operating the operation button BT in a release operation mode. In this way, the present embodiment is configured such that when a predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting can be controlled to be canceled by operating the operating means in a release operation mode. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operating means operated in the setting operation mode when setting the automatic function is the same as the operating means operated in the canceling operation mode when canceling the setting of the automatic function. That is, in this embodiment, the operating means operated in the setting operation mode is the same as the operating means operated in the release operation mode. In this embodiment, operating the operation button BT is defined as operating the operation button BT in a release operation mode.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode, there are times when the automatic function setting is allowed to be canceled and times when the automatic function setting is restricted.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the operation button BT is operated in the release mode during the selection performance acceptance period, the auto function setting is not canceled, and cancellation of the auto function setting is restricted. Ru. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the valid operation period of the appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, power-up effect acceptance period, and one-hit effect acceptance period, the automatic function setting is performed. The setting of the auto function can be canceled. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special game is being executed and there is no appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, power-up effect acceptance period, selection effect acceptance period, or one-hit effect acceptance period, the operation When the button BT is operated in a release mode, the automatic function setting is canceled and the automatic function setting is allowed to be canceled. In addition, in FIG. 13, when the special game is being executed and is not in any of the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception period, and one-hit attack production reception period, it is referred to as "special game execution". "inside the above operation validity period." Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in the first standby state, when the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode, the setting of the auto function is canceled, and cancellation of the setting of the auto function is permitted. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in the second standby state, even if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode, the setting of the automatic function is not canceled, and cancellation of the setting of the automatic function is restricted. The second standby state here corresponds to the standby operation acceptance period.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting of the auto function is allowed to be canceled by operating the operation button BT in the release operation mode during the appearance performance acceptance period, while the operation button BT is allowed to be canceled during the standby operation acceptance period. Even if the BT is operated in the release operation mode, the ability to release the auto function setting is restricted. That is, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined setting is made and the first operation acceptance period is in effect, if the operating means is operated in the release operation mode, the predetermined setting is canceled, When a predetermined setting has been made and it is the second operation acceptance period, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the operating means is operated in a release operation mode.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the appearance production acceptance period, the auto function setting is canceled and the result of the character appearance production is triggered by the operation of the operation button BT. derived. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the challenge performance acceptance period, the auto function setting is canceled and the operation of the operation button BT is reflected in the continuous hit precursor performance, The display mode of the gauge Ge may change. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the power-up effect reception period, the auto function setting is canceled and the operation of the operation button BT is reflected in the long-press precursor effect. , the display mode of the effect image EF may change. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode during the selection production acceptance period, although the auto function setting is not canceled, the currently selected option is changed by the operation of the operation button BT, and the operation A selection is made in response to the operation of the button BT as a selection effect. That is, in this embodiment, even if the operating means is operated in the release operation mode during the selection acceptance period when a predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled and the selection corresponding to the operation of the operating means is selected. It is staged. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode during the one-hit performance acceptance period, the auto function setting is canceled and the result of the one-shot performance is derived based on the operation of the operation button BT. be done. That is, in this embodiment, if the operating means is operated in a release operation mode during the specific reception period when a predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is canceled. In this embodiment, if a predetermined setting is made and the operating means is operated in a release operation mode during a specific acceptance period, the predetermined setting is canceled and a predetermined result is derived by operating the operating means. be done. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode while in the second standby state, although the auto function setting is not canceled, the standby performance is triggered by the operation of the operation button BT. executed. That is, in this embodiment, even if the operating means is operated in the release operation mode during the second operation reception period when a predetermined setting is made, the predetermined setting is not canceled, and the operation of the operating means is triggered by the operation of the operating means. A two-operation performance is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the automatic function setting is not performed during the execution of a special game, during any of the appearance presentation acceptance period, challenge presentation acceptance period, power-up acceptance period, and one-hit presentation acceptance period. When the release is permitted, if the operation button BT is operated in the release mode, the auto function setting is released. That is, in this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is being executed, when it is not the operation acceptance period, when the predetermined setting is allowed to be canceled, and when the predetermined setting is set. In this case, the predetermined setting can be controlled to be canceled by operating the operating means in a release operation mode.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the automatic function is set, when the second standby time elapses after entering the second standby state, the setting of the automatic function is canceled. That is, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined setting has been made, the predetermined setting is canceled upon entering the second standby state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the volume is being adjusted by operating at least one of the upper button UB and the lower button DB, the volume changes to the initial state due to entering the second standby state. be converted into Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the volume is adjusted by operating at least one of the upper button UB and the lower button DB, and when the auto function is set, the second standby state is established. As a result, the volume is initialized and the auto function setting is canceled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the volume is adjusted by operating the volume adjustment operation means and a predetermined setting is made, the volume is initialized as the second standby state is entered. Moreover, the predetermined setting is canceled.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a setting notification effect to notify that the automatic function is set. The setting notification effect is executed on the effect display device 25. In this way, the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 include a setting notification effect that notifies that the automatic function is set. That is, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect notification means include a setting notification effect that notifies that a predetermined setting has been made. In this manner, in this embodiment, the specific notification effect is different from the set notification effect.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a setting notification image AG including text information of "auto function (ON)" is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a setting notification effect is executed. When the setting notification effect is executed, the setting notification image AG is displayed in front of the background image on the effect display device 25. In this way, in the effect display device 25, the setting notification image AG is displayed with priority over the background image according to the effect mode during the stay. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting notification performance is executed with priority over the performance that displays different background images on the performance display device 25 for each type of performance mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the setting notification effect is executed by the effect display means, the setting notification effect is executed with priority over the specific notification effect in the effect notification means.

Next, among the performances that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a performance using the vibrating device Ba of the operation button BT will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the pachinko game machine 10, an effect in which the vibrating device Ba of the operation button BT vibrates (hereinafter referred to as a vibration effect) may be executed with the start of the appearance effect reception period. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vibration effect may be executed in conjunction with the start of a character appearance effect. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a result with a high expectation of a jackpot is derived as a result of the character appearance performance, the vibration performance is executed at a higher rate with the start of the appearance performance acceptance period. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the vibration effect is executed with the start of the appearance effect acceptance period, the jackpot expectation level is higher than when the vibration effect is not executed with the start of the appearance effect acceptance period. There are high expectations that high results will be derived. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the vibration effect is executed with the start of the appearance effect reception period, the player's desire to operate the operation button BT can be further increased. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the automatic function is set, the vibration effect may be executed with the start of the appearance effect reception period.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the challenge effect is executed, the vibration effect is executed when the display mode of the gauge Ge reaches the highest stage display mode. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the automatic function is set, when the challenge effect is executed, the vibration effect is executed when the display mode of the gauge Ge reaches the highest display mode. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the power-up effect is executed, the vibration effect is executed when the display mode of the effect image EF reaches the highest display mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto function is set, when the power-up effect is executed, the vibration effect is executed when the display mode of the effect image EF reaches the highest display mode. .

In the pachinko game machine 10, when a result that can specify that there will be no jackpot in a one-hit performance is derived, a vibration performance is executed. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the automatic function is set, a vibration performance is executed when a result that can specify that a jackpot will not be achieved in a one-hit performance is derived. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the automatic function is set, when a result that can specify that a jackpot will not be achieved in the one-shot performance is derived, the execution of the vibration performance is permitted.

Next, of the performances that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a performance using the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT will be explained. As described above, the light emission modes of the operation light emitting body Bb include a white light emission mode, a yellow light emission mode, and a rainbow color light emission mode. Further, the operation light emitter Bb does not always emit light, and may not emit light at all times. In this embodiment, the operation button BT having the operation light emitter Bb corresponds to the notification means. Moreover, in this embodiment, various light emission modes of the operation light emitting body Bb correspond to modes of notification by the notification means. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the effect in which the operation light emitting body Bb emits light in various light emission modes corresponds to the notification effect.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the auto function is not set (in FIG. 16, it is shown as when the auto function is not set), the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs the appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, and power-up effect. During the reception period, selection performance reception period, and one-hit performance reception period, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a white light emission mode. In addition, when the auto function is not set and the pachinko gaming machine 10 derives a result that can identify a jackpot in the one-shot performance, the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb changes to the rainbow color light emitting mode. Become. When the auto function is not set, the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception period, one-hit performance reception period, and one-shot production during the execution of the special game. When a result that can identify a jackpot has been derived, the operation light emitter Bb does not emit light. In addition, in FIG. 16, it is possible to identify a jackpot in the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, selection production acceptance period, one-hit effect acceptance period, and one-hit effect during the execution of the special game. A case where the result is not derived is indicated as "other than the above-mentioned situation during execution of the special game". Further, when the auto function is not set, the operation light emitting body Bb does not emit light in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of whether it is in the first standby state or the second standby state.

On the other hand, when the auto function is set, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the appearance presentation acceptance period, challenge presentation acceptance period, power up presentation acceptance period, selection presentation acceptance period, and one-hit presentation acceptance period, the operation The light emission mode of Bb is a yellow light emission mode. In addition, when the auto function is set, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a result that can identify a jackpot in a one-shot performance is derived, the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb is a rainbow color light emission mode. Become. When the auto function is set, the pachinko game machine 10 performs the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception period, one-hit performance reception period, and one-hit production during the execution of the special game. When a result that can identify a jackpot has been derived, the light emitting mode of the manipulated light emitting body Bb becomes a yellow light emitting mode. Further, when the auto function is set, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb is a yellow light emission mode regardless of whether it is in the first standby state or the second standby state. .

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the automatic function is not set, there are the appearance presentation acceptance period, challenge presentation acceptance period, power-up presentation acceptance period, selection presentation acceptance period, and one-hit presentation acceptance period. Only in some cases, the light emitting mode of the manipulated light emitter Bb becomes a white light emitting mode. Therefore, if the light emission mode of the operation light emitter Bb is a white light emission mode, it is possible to specify that the performance will proceed by operating the operation button BT, and it is possible to specify that the operation is valid period. I can say that. The white light emitting mode in this embodiment corresponds to an effective notification mode that can specify that it is an operation acceptance period among the notification modes by the notification means. In the present embodiment, the effect in which the operation light emitting body Bb emits light in a white light emission mode corresponds to the first notification effect that can notify that it is the operation acceptance period.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, only when the auto function is set, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a yellow light emitting mode. Therefore, if the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb is a yellow light emitting mode, it can be specified that the automatic function is set, and it can be said that it is reported that the automatic function is set. The yellow light emitting mode in this embodiment corresponds to a setting notification mode that can specify that a predetermined setting has been made, among the notification modes by the notification means. In the present embodiment, the effect in which the operation light emitting body Bb emits light in a yellow light emission mode corresponds to a second notification effect that can notify that a predetermined setting has been made.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, only when a result that can specify a jackpot in the one-shot performance is derived, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a rainbow color light emission mode. Therefore, the rainbow color light emitting mode in this embodiment corresponds to a jackpot-related notification mode related to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery among the notification modes by the notification means. In addition, as mentioned above, when a result that can be identified as a jackpot is derived in a one-hit performance, the vibration device Ba of the operation button BT vibrates, so the rainbow color light emission mode is a mode of notification by the notification means. Among these, this can be said to be a mode that can be taken when the operating means performs a special operation. Thus, in this embodiment, when the notification mode of the notification means is the jackpot related notification mode, the operating means is in a special operation. In the present embodiment, the effect in which the operation light emitting body Bb emits light in a rainbow-colored light emission mode corresponds to the third notification effect that can be executed when the operating means performs a special operation. Moreover, the rainbow color light emitting mode in this embodiment can also be said to be a mode for notifying that a jackpot has been reached among the modes of notification by the notification means. As described above, in this embodiment, the third notification performance is a performance that can notify that a jackpot has been won.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a result that can notify of a jackpot is not derived in the one-hit performance, and when the auto function is set, the appearance performance reception period, the challenge performance reception period, the power-up performance reception period During the period and the one-shot production acceptance period, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb does not become a white light emitting mode but a yellow light emitting mode. In other words, when a result that can notify you of a jackpot in the one-hit performance is not derived, and when the auto function is set, the appearance performance reception period, challenge performance reception period, power-up performance reception period, and one-hit performance reception period When this is the case, the yellow light emitting mode is given priority over the white light emitting mode as the light emitting mode of the operation light emitter Bb. That is, in this embodiment, when the mode of notification by the notification means is not set as the jackpot related notification mode, and when the predetermined setting is made, the mode of notification by the notification means is set to be more than the effective notification mode during the operation acceptance period. The setting notification mode will be given priority. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the third notification effect is not executed in the notification means and the predetermined setting is made, the second notification effect is given priority over the first notification effect during the operation reception period. is executed.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb is a yellow light emitting mode when the auto function is set, the appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, power up effect acceptance period, selection In both the performance reception period and the one-shot performance reception period, the operation promotion performance is executed on the performance display device 25. That is, in this embodiment, when the mode of notification by the notification means is not the jackpot-related notification mode, when the predetermined setting is made, and when it is the operation acceptance period, the notification by the notification means is not performed. The mode is the setting notification mode, while the production execution means executes the operation reception production. In this way, in this embodiment, even when the second notification effect is being executed in the notification means when the predetermined settings are made and the operation acceptance period is in effect, the effect cannot be executed. In the means, an operation reception performance is executed.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during execution of a special game, when the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb does not become a rainbow color light emission mode, and when the auto function is set, the operation light emission does not occur even if the operation is not valid. The light emitting mode of the body Bb is a yellow light emitting mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the notification mode by the notification means is not set to the jackpot-related notification mode during the execution of the symbol variation game, and when a predetermined setting is made, the notification method by the notification means even if it is not the operation acceptance period. The notification mode is the set notification mode.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a result that can identify a jackpot is derived in the one-shot performance, when the auto function is set, the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb does not change to the yellow light emitting mode. It becomes a rainbow-colored luminescent mode. In other words, when a result that can notify you of a jackpot in a one-hit performance is derived, when the auto function is set, the rainbow color light emission mode is prioritized over the yellow light emission mode as the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb. Ru. That is, in this embodiment, when the notification mode by the notification means is set as the jackpot-related notification mode, when a predetermined setting is made, the notification mode by the notification device is prioritized over the set notification mode and becomes the jackpot-related notification mode. becomes. Thus, in this embodiment, when the third notification effect is executed in the notification means, the third notification effect is executed with priority over the second notification effect when a predetermined setting is made. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a result that can identify a jackpot is derived in a one-shot performance, the operation light emitting body Bb emits light even when the auto function is not set, and the operation The light emission mode of the light emitter Bb becomes a rainbow color light emission mode. In other words, when a result that can notify you of a jackpot in a one-hit performance is derived, when the auto function is not set, the light emission mode of the control light body Bb is changed to a rainbow color light emission mode rather than turning off the control light source Bb. Priority is given to That is, in this embodiment, when the mode of notification by the notification means is set as the jackpot-related notification mode, when the predetermined setting is not made, the mode of notification by the notification means becomes the jackpot-related notification mode. As described above, in this embodiment, when the third notification effect is executed in the notification means, the third notification effect is executed when the predetermined setting is not made.

As mentioned above, the situation in which the vibration effect is executed is not limited to when a result announcing a jackpot is derived in a one-hit effect, but for example, at the start of a character appearance effect, etc. There are cases where the vibration effect is executed at a timing before it is executed. The timing before the reach effect is executed is the situation where there is a possibility that the super reach effect will be executed after that and the one-hit effect will be executed, and the remaining period until the special game in progress ends. This corresponds to the case where the operation validity period can be set within the period. On the other hand, the time when a result notifying a jackpot in the one-hit effect is derived corresponds to the time when the operation validity period is not set within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the automatic setting is set, when the operation button BT is vibrating, and within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed, the operation valid period is provided, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT becomes a yellow light emitting mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the predetermined settings are made, when the operating means is in a special operation, and when the operation is accepted within the remaining period until the symbol variation game in progress ends. When the period can be set, the second notification effect is executed by the notification means. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the automatic setting is set, when the operation button BT is vibrating, and within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed, the operation valid period is provided, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT becomes a rainbow color light emitting mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the predetermined settings are made, when the operating means is in a special operation, and when the operation is accepted within the remaining period until the symbol variation game in progress ends. When a period is not set, the third notification effect is executed by the notification means.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set, it is not any of the appearance presentation acceptance period, challenge presentation acceptance period, power-up presentation acceptance period, selection presentation acceptance means, and one-hit presentation acceptance period. At times, when the operation button BT is not vibrating, the effect display device 25 executes a setting notification effect. That is, in this embodiment, when a predetermined setting is made, when it is not the operation acceptance period, and when the operating means is not performing the special operation, the effect notification means executes the setting notification effect. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set, any one of the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception means, and one-hit production reception period is selected. At a certain time, when the operation button BT is not vibrating, the effect display device 25 executes a setting notification effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined setting is made and the operation acceptance period is in effect, when the operating means is not performing any special operation, the setting notification effect is executed by the effect notification means. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation is valid when the auto function is set, when the operation button BT is vibrating, and within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed. When a period can be set, the effect display device 25 executes a setting notification effect. That is, in this embodiment, the operation is accepted when the predetermined settings are made, when the operation means is in a special operation, and within the remaining period until the symbol variation game in progress ends. When a period can be set, the performance notification means executes the setting notification performance. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation is valid when the auto function is set, when the operation button BT is vibrating, and within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed. When a period is not set, the effect display device 25 executes a setting notification effect. That is, in this embodiment, the operation is accepted when the predetermined settings are made, when the operation means is in a special operation, and within the remaining period until the symbol variation game in progress ends. When a period is not set, the performance notification means executes the setting notification performance.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set and the operation button BT is not vibrating, the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb becomes a yellow light emission mode, regardless of whether the operation is valid or not. . That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set and the operation button BT is not vibrating when the operation validity period is not set, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes the yellow light emission mode. . That is, in this embodiment, when a predetermined setting is made, when it is not the operation acceptance period, and when the operation means is not performing any special operation, the second notification effect is executed by the notification means. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set and the operation button BT is not vibrating during the valid operation period, the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb changes to the yellow light emission mode. Become. That is, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined setting is made, when the operation acceptance period is in progress, and when the operation means is not performing any special operation, the second notification effect is executed by the notification means.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to perform various effects. Hereinafter, the control related to the execution of various effects will be explained together with the control related to the setting of the automatic function. In addition, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a performs control related to the execution of various performances, thereby realizing a function as a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means.

The sub CPU 41a determines the effect to be executed during execution of the special game based on the variation pattern specified from the input variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when any one of the missed reach variation pattern, the missed reach variation pattern of the normal reach performance, and the jackpot variation pattern of the normal reach performance is identified, the sub CPU 41a executes one of the character appearance production, challenge production, and power-up production. Decide on the performance to be performed. Furthermore, when any one of the failure fluctuation pattern of the super reach performance and the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the super reach performance is identified, the sub CPU 41a decides to execute the one-hit performance, and also performs character appearance performance, challenge performance, power-up performance, and so on. The performance to be executed is determined from among the selected performances. Note that although the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that it is determined to execute any one of a plurality of types of performances, it is also configured so that it may be determined not to execute any of the performances. It's okay.

Then, when the effect to be executed is determined, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect decided to be executed. Incidentally, in the case where either the losing variation pattern of the super reach effect or the jackpot variation pattern of the super reach effect is specified, if it is not decided to execute the selected effect, the sub CPU 41a determines the variation pattern of the super reach effect to be executed. Decide on the type. Then, while the special game is being executed, the sub CPU 41a controls the determined type of super reach effect to be executed.

First, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a when it is decided to perform the character appearance effect will be explained.
When executing the character appearance effect, the sub CPU 41a determines the result of the character appearance effect derived in the character appearance effect. The sub CPU 41a determines the result of the character appearance effect from among the plurality of types of results at a determination rate according to the type of the specified variation pattern. Further, after determining the result of the character appearance effect, the sub CPU 41a determines whether to execute the vibration effect. The sub CPU 41a determines whether to execute the vibration effect based on the determination rate according to the determined result of the character appearance effect. Furthermore, when executing a character appearance effect, the sub CPU 41a sets an appearance effect acceptance period from the effect start timing during execution of the special game. Further, during the appearance performance reception period, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 so that the first operation promotion image S1 is displayed and the operation promotion performance is executed. Further, when it has been decided to execute the vibration effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the vibration device Ba of the operation button BT so that the vibration effect is executed with the start of the appearance effect acceptance period.

Then, when the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the detection signal from the operation button BT, controls the effect display device 25 so that the result of the determined type of character appearance effect is derived. Control. At this time, in response to deriving the result of the character appearance effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the appearance effect acceptance period and controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the first operation promotion image S1 is ended. . In addition, when the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a creates a performance so that the display of the first operation promotion image S1 ends when the appearance performance reception period ends without inputting a detection signal from the operation button BT. Controls the display device 25. At this time, the sub CPU 41a does not derive the result of the character appearance effect. Note that the sub-RWM 41c stores information (hereinafter referred to as auto function information) that can specify whether or not the auto function is set. Then, the sub CPU 41a can identify whether the auto function is set by referring to the auto function information of the sub RWM 41c. Control related to setting the auto function and canceling the setting of the auto function will be explained later.

In addition, when the auto function is set, when the sub CPU 41a receives a detection signal from the operation button BT before 1.5 seconds have elapsed after setting the appearance performance reception period, the sub CPU 41a outputs the detection signal from the operation button BT. In response to the input, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the result of the determined type of character appearance effect is derived. At this time, in response to deriving the result of the character appearance effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the appearance effect acceptance period and controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the first operation promotion image S1 is ended. . The details will be explained later, but if the auto function is set and the operation button BT is operated before 1.5 seconds have passed after setting the appearance production acceptance period, the auto function will be activated. settings will be canceled.

In addition, when the auto function is set, if the detection signal from the operation button BT is not input within 1.5 seconds after setting the appearance production reception period, the sub CPU 41a Taking the elapsed time as an opportunity, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the result of the determined type of character appearance effect is derived. At this time, in response to deriving the result of the character appearance effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the appearance effect acceptance period and controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the first operation promotion image S1 is ended. . In this way, when the character appearance effect is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a executes the character appearance effect reception period at a timing before half of the appearance effect reception period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the operation, it is possible to execute control to derive the result of the character appearance effect by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means executes the first performance at a timing before half of the first reception period has elapsed. Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of one reception period, it is possible to execute control to derive the first result by assuming that the operating means has been operated. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the production control means is configured to control the timing before half of the first reception period has elapsed when the first production is executed and a predetermined setting is made. In this case, even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the first acceptance period, it is assumed that the operating means has been operated, and control can be executed to derive the first result. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined setting is made, the production control means controls whether or not the operating means is operated after the first operation acceptance period starts at a predetermined timing within the first operation acceptance period. Even if there is no operation means, it is assumed that the operation means has been operated, and control can be executed to execute the first operation performance.

Furthermore, when performing a character appearance effect and the automatic function is not set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT to emit light in a white light emission mode during the appearance effect acceptance period. do. On the other hand, when the character appearance effect is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a yellow light emission mode. For example, if the auto function is set and the operation button BT is operated before 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the appearance production acceptance period, the operation of the operation button BT will be disabled. Previously, the operation light emitter Bb emits light in a yellow light emitting mode, and after the operation button BT is operated, the operation light emitter Bb does not emit light because the appearance performance reception period has ended.

Next, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a when it is decided to execute the challenge effect will be explained.
When executing the challenge performance, the sub CPU 41a specifies whether the display mode of the gauge Ge can reach the highest stage display mode in the challenge performance. Specifically, when the sub-CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern with no off-reach, it specifies that the display mode of the highest level cannot be reached. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a identifies any one of the normal reach effect variation pattern, the normal reach effect jackpot variation pattern, the super reach effect variation pattern, and the super reach effect jackpot variation pattern, the sub CPU 41a changes the display mode to the highest level. Identify that it is reachable. Furthermore, when executing a challenge performance, the sub CPU 41a specifies a result to be derived in the challenge performance. Specifically, when the sub-CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern with no missed reach, it specifies that a result in which the character is disappointed is derived together with the text information of "regret". On the other hand, when the sub-CPU 41a identifies any one of the normal reach effect variation pattern, the normal reach effect jackpot variation pattern, the super reach effect deviation pattern, and the super reach effect jackpot variation pattern, the sub CPU 41a outputs the character information of "development". In addition, specify how to derive a result that the character is happy with. Furthermore, when executing a challenge performance, the sub CPU 41a sets a challenge performance acceptance period from the performance start timing during execution of the special game. Further, during the challenge performance acceptance period, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 so that the second operation promotion image S2 is displayed and the operation promotion performance is executed. Furthermore, during the challenge performance acceptance period, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 so that the gauge Ge is displayed.

Then, when the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a, upon input of the detection signal from the operation button BT, makes a lottery as to whether to promote the display mode of the gauge Ge to the next stage display mode. However, if it is specified that the display mode of the highest stage is not reachable, and the display mode of the stage immediately before the display mode of the highest stage has been reached, the sub CPU 41a controls the display mode of the gauge Ge. It is not decided to promote the display mode to the next stage display mode. When it is determined to promote the display mode of the gauge Ge to the next level of display mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display mode of the gauge Ge is changed to the next level of display mode. On the other hand, when it is determined not to promote the display mode of the gauge Ge to the next stage display mode, the sub CPU 41a does not change the display mode of the gauge Ge.

In addition, although the details will be explained later, when the auto function is set, when the operation button BT is operated before 0.5 seconds have passed after setting the challenge production acceptance period, and When the operation button BT is operated within the challenge presentation acceptance period, the automatic function setting is canceled. Therefore, when the auto function is set, when the detection signal from the operation button BT is input before 0.5 seconds have passed after setting the challenge production acceptance period, and when the challenge production acceptance period When the detection signal from the operation button BT is input in the sub CPU 41a, the sub CPU 41a performs control related to the challenge performance when the auto function as described above is not set.

In addition, when the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a changes the display mode of the gauge Ge when no detection signal is input from the operation button BT within 0.5 seconds after setting the challenge performance acceptance period. A lottery will be held to decide whether to promote the display mode to the next stage of display mode. At this time, the sub CPU 41a updates the gauge every time a predetermined lottery time elapses until the challenge production acceptance period ends or until the operation button BT is operated and the auto function setting is canceled. A lottery is made as to whether the display mode of Ge should be promoted to the next stage display mode. In the present embodiment, each time a predetermined lottery time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, a lottery is held as to whether to promote the display mode of the gauge Ge to the next stage display mode, so that the operation button BT is pressed repeatedly. (continuous operation) is assumed to have been performed.

In addition, whether the auto function is not set or the auto function is set, if the display mode of the gauge Ge reaches the highest display mode, the sub CPU 41a displays the result of the challenge performance. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the following is derived. At this time, the effect display device 25 derives the text information of "development" as well as a result that the character will be happy with. Further, in response to deriving the result of the challenge performance, the sub CPU 41a ends the challenge performance acceptance period and controls the performance display device 25 so that the display of the second operation promotion image S2 is ended. Further, as the display mode of the gauge Ge reaches the highest display mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the vibration device Ba of the operation button BT so that a vibration effect is executed. On the other hand, when the challenge performance acceptance period ends without the display mode of the gauge Ge reaching the highest level, the sub CPU 41a displays the performance so that the result of the challenge performance is derived as the challenge performance acceptance period ends. Control device 25. At this time, when deriving a result that the character is happy with as well as the text information of "development" as a result of the challenge performance, the sub CPU 41a changes the display mode of the gauge Ge to the highest stage display mode before deriving the result of the challenge performance. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that. Further, in response to deriving the result of the challenge effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the second operation promotion image S2 is ended. Further, in response to deriving the result of the challenge performance, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 so that the display of the gauge Ge is ended. Further, as the display mode of the gauge Ge reaches the highest display mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the vibration device Ba of the operation button BT so that a vibration effect is executed.

In this way, when a challenge performance is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a starts accepting the challenge performance from a timing before half of the challenge performance reception period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of a period, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been repeatedly pressed, and control can be executed to derive the result of the challenge performance after passing through the repeated-hit precursor performance. That is, in this embodiment, when a special performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means starts the special performance from a timing before half of the special reception period has passed. Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the reception period, it is assumed that the operating means has been continuously operated, and control can be executed to derive a predetermined result after a special precursor performance. In particular, when a challenge performance is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a performs operations from the timing immediately after the start of the challenge performance acceptance period to after the start of the challenge performance acceptance period. Even if the button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed repeatedly, and control can be executed to derive the result of the challenge performance after the repeated-hit precursor performance. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means is configured to perform a special effect at a timing before half of the special reception period has passed when the special effect is executed and when a predetermined setting is made. From the timing immediately after the start of the special reception period, even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the special reception period, it will be assumed that the operation means have been operated continuously, and the predetermined result will be displayed after the special precursor effect. It is possible to perform control to derive the information.

Further, when executing a challenge performance and the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT so as to emit light in a white light emission mode during the challenge performance acceptance period. . On the other hand, when the challenge performance is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitter Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a yellow light emission mode. For example, when the auto function is set and the operation button BT is operated within the challenge performance acceptance period, the operation light emitter Bb emits light in a yellow light-emitting mode before operating the operation button BT. , After the operation button BT is operated, the operation light emitting body Bb emits light in a white light emission mode until the challenge performance acceptance period ends.

Next, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a when it is decided to execute the power-up effect will be explained.
When executing the power-up effect, the sub CPU 41a specifies whether the display mode of the effect image EF can reach the highest stage display mode in the power-up effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a specifies that the highest stage display mode is unattainable when identifying any one of the out-of-reach no-reach variation pattern, the out-of-reach variation pattern in normal reach performance, and the jackpot variation pattern in normal reach performance. . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a specifies either the losing variation pattern of the super reach effect or the jackpot variation pattern of the super reach effect, the sub CPU 41a specifies that it is possible to reach the highest stage display mode. Furthermore, when executing the power-up effect, the sub CPU 41a specifies the result to be derived in the power-up effect. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a identifies any one of the missing reach variation pattern, the missed reach variation pattern of the normal reach performance, and the jackpot variation pattern of the normal reach performance, the sub CPU 41a displays the character information of "failure" and the result that the character is disappointed. Identify what to derive. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a specifies either the losing variation pattern of the super reach effect or the jackpot variation pattern of the super reach effect, the sub CPU 41a specifies that a result that the character will be happy with is derived together with the text information of "success".

Further, when executing a power-up effect, the sub CPU 41a sets a power-up effect acceptance period from the effect start timing during execution of the special game. Further, during the power-up effect reception period, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the third operation promotion image S3 is displayed and the operation promotion effect is executed. Furthermore, during the power-up effect reception period, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect image EF is displayed. In addition, when executing the power-up performance, when either the losing variation pattern of the super reach performance or the jackpot variation pattern of the super reach performance is specified, the sub CPU 41a executes the previously determined super reach performance. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that a character corresponding to the type is displayed. For example, if it has been decided to perform the first super reach effect among multiple types of super reach effects, the first character is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the power up effect. On the other hand, in the case of executing the power-up effect, when any one of the missing reach variation pattern, the normal reach effect variation pattern, and the normal reach effect jackpot variation pattern is specified, the sub CPU 41a selects the character determined by lottery. The effect display device 25 on which is displayed is controlled.

Then, if the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a checks whether the operation button BT has been pressed for a long time based on the detection signal from the operation button BT every time a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed. judge. Then, each time it is determined that the effect image EF has been pressed for a long time, the sub CPU 41a makes a lottery as to whether to promote the display mode of the effect image EF to the next stage display mode. However, if it is specified that the highest level display mode cannot be reached, and the display mode one step before the highest level display mode has been reached, the sub CPU 41a displays the effect image. It is not decided to promote the display mode of EF to the next stage display mode. When it is determined to promote the display mode of the effect image EF to the next stage display mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display mode of the effect image EF is promoted to the next stage display mode. . On the other hand, when it is determined not to promote the display mode of the effect image EF to the next stage display mode, the sub CPU 41a does not change the display mode of the effect image EF.

In addition, although the details will be explained later, when the auto function is set, when the operation button BT is operated before 0.5 seconds have passed after setting the power-up production reception period, and , when the operation button BT is operated within the power-up production acceptance period, the auto function setting is canceled. Therefore, when the auto function is set, when the detection signal from the operation button BT is input before 0.5 seconds have passed after setting the power-up production acceptance period, and when the power-up production When a detection signal from the operation button BT is input within the reception period, the sub CPU 41a performs control related to the power-up effect when the auto function as described above is not set.

In addition, when the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect image EF when the detection signal from the operation button BT is not input within 0.5 seconds after setting the power-up production reception period. A lottery is held to determine whether the display mode should be promoted to the next level of display mode. At this time, the sub CPU 41a generates an effect image every time a predetermined period of time elapses until the power-up production acceptance period ends or until the operation button BT is operated and the auto function setting is canceled. A lottery is made as to whether the display mode of EF should be promoted to the next level of display mode. In the present embodiment, each time a predetermined period of time elapses, a lottery is performed to decide whether to promote the display mode of the effect image EF to the next stage display mode, thereby controlling the operation button BT to be assumed to have been pressed for a long time. will be held.

In addition, regardless of whether the auto function is not set or the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a performs a power-up effect when the display mode of the effect image EF reaches the highest display mode. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the result is derived. At this time, the effect display device 25 derives the character information of "success" as well as a result that makes the character happy. Further, in response to deriving the result of the power-up effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the power-up effect acceptance period and controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the third operation promotion image S3 is ended. . Further, as the display mode of the effect image EF reaches the highest stage display mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the vibration device Ba of the operation button BT so that a vibration effect is executed. On the other hand, when the power-up effect reception period ends without the display mode of the effect image EF reaching the highest stage, the sub CPU 41a derives the result of the power-up effect with the end of the power-up effect reception period. The effect display device 25 is controlled as follows. At this time, when deriving a result that the character is happy with as well as the text information of "success" as a result of the power-up performance, the sub CPU 41a sets the display mode of the effect image EF to the highest stage before deriving the result of the power-up performance. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the display mode is as follows. Further, in response to deriving the result of the power-up effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the third operation promotion image S3 is ended. Further, in response to deriving the result of the power-up effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the effect image EF is ended. Further, as the display mode of the effect image EF reaches the highest stage display mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the vibration device Ba of the operation button BT so that a vibration effect is executed.

In this way, when the power-up performance is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a starts the power-up performance from a timing before half of the power-up performance reception period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the up effect reception period, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed for a long time, and the result of the power up effect is derived after the long press precursor effect is performed. It is doable. That is, in this embodiment, when a special performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means starts the special performance from a timing before half of the special reception period has elapsed. Even if the operating means is not operated after the start of the reception period, it is assumed that the operating means has been pressed for a long time, and control can be executed to derive a predetermined result after a special precursor effect is performed. In particular, when the power-up performance is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a starts the power-up performance reception period from the timing immediately after the start of the power-up performance reception period. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since then, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed for a long time, and control can be executed to derive the result of the power-up performance after the long press precursor performance. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means is configured to perform a special effect at a timing before half of the special reception period has elapsed when the special effect is executed and a predetermined setting is made. From the timing immediately after the start of the special reception period, even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the special reception period, it will be assumed that the operation means has been pressed for a long time, and the predetermined result will be displayed after passing through the special omen effect. It is possible to perform control to derive the information.

In addition, when executing a power-up effect and the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT to emit light in a white light emission mode during the power-up effect acceptance period. Control. On the other hand, when the power-up effect is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitter Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a yellow light emission mode. For example, when the auto function is set and the operation button BT is operated within the power-up production reception period, the operation light body Bb will emit light in a yellow light mode before operating the operation button BT. However, after the operation button BT is operated, the operation light emitter Bb emits light in a white light emission mode until the power-up performance acceptance period ends.

Next, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a when it is decided to execute the selection effect will be explained.
When executing a selection performance, the sub CPU 41a sets a selection performance acceptance period from the performance start timing during execution of the special game. Further, during the selection performance acceptance period, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 so that the fourth operation promotion image S4 is displayed and the operation promotion performance is executed. Further, when executing the selection effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first option CS1, the second option CS2, and the third option CS3 are displayed and the options are presented. Further, with the start of the selection effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the currently selected image CC is displayed in association with the first option SC1. Further, when the selected image CC is displayed in association with the first option SC1, if a detection signal from the operation button BT is input, the sub CPU 41a associates the selected image CC with the second option SC2. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is displayed. Similarly, when the selected image CC is displayed in association with the second option SC2, if the sub CPU 41a receives a detection signal from the operation button BT, the selected image CC corresponds to the third option SC3. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is displayed. Furthermore, when the selected image CC is displayed in association with the third option SC3, if a detection signal from the operation button BT is input, the sub CPU 41a associates the selected image CC with the first option SC1. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is displayed. The details will be explained later, but if the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT is operated within the selection production reception period, the auto function setting will not be canceled and the auto function will continue to be activated. Set.

Further, when the selection acceptance period ends, the sub CPU 41a determines that the option displayed in association with the currently selected image CC is the option selected in the selection effect. Then, the sub CPU 41a determines the super reach effect corresponding to the option selected in the selection effect as the type of super reach effect to be executed. Thereafter, while the special game is being executed, the sub CPU 41a controls the determined type of super reach effect to be executed. Further, with the end of the selection reception period, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the fourth operation promotion image S4, the options SC1 to SC3, and the currently selected image CC are not displayed, and ends the selection effect.

Note that the sub CPU 41a performs control related to the selection effect as described above, whether the automatic function is not set or the automatic function is set. In this way, when the selection effect is executed, whether the auto function is not set or the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a performs the operation after the selection effect reception period starts. Control is not executed assuming that the operation button BT has been operated when the button BT is not operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the selection effect is executed, even when the predetermined setting is made, the effect control means does not operate the operation means when the operation means has not been operated since the selection reception period started. Do not perform control that assumes that the means have been manipulated.

In addition, when executing the selection effect and the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitter Bb of the operation button BT to emit light in a white light emission mode during the selection effect acceptance period. . On the other hand, when the selection effect is executed and the automatic function is set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT so as to emit light in a yellow light emission mode. For example, when the auto function is set and the operation button BT is operated within the selection production acceptance period, the operation light emitter Bb emits light in a yellow light emitting mode before operating the operation button BT. , even after operating the operation button BT, the auto function is not canceled, so the operation light emitter Bb continues to emit light in a yellow light emitting mode.

Next, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a when it is decided to execute the one-hit effect will be explained.
When executing the one-hit effect, the sub CPU 41a specifies the result to be derived in the one-hit effect. Specifically, when the sub-CPU 41a specifies the losing variation pattern of the super reach performance, it specifies that a result that can specify that it will not be a jackpot is derived. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a specifies the jackpot variation pattern of the super reach effect, it specifies that a result that can specify a jackpot is to be derived. When executing a one-hit performance, the sub CPU 41a sets a one-hit performance reception period from the performance start timing during execution of a special game and during execution of a super reach performance. Further, during the one-shot effect reception period, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the fifth operation promotion image S5 is displayed and the operation promotion effect is executed.

When the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 so that the result of the one-hit performance is derived in response to input of the detection signal from the operation button BT. At this time, in response to deriving the result of the one-hit effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the one-hit effect reception period and controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the fifth operation promotion image S5 is ended. Furthermore, when the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 25 so that when the one-hit performance acceptance period ends without inputting the detection signal from the operation button BT, the result of the one-hit performance is derived. Control. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the fifth operation promotion image S5 is ended.

In addition, when the auto function is set, when a detection signal is input from the operation button BT before 7 seconds have elapsed after setting the one-hit effect reception period, the sub CPU 41a inputs the detection signal. Taking this as an opportunity, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the result of the one-hit effect is derived. At this time, in response to deriving the result of the one-hit effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the one-hit effect reception period and controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the fifth operation promotion image S5 is ended. The details will be explained later, but when the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is operated before 7 seconds have passed after setting the one-hit effect reception period, the auto function setting will be canceled. is released. In addition, when the auto function is set, if no detection signal is input from the operation button BT within 7 seconds after setting the one-hit effect reception period, the sub CPU 41a will detect that 7 seconds have elapsed. Taking this opportunity, the performance display device 25 is controlled so that the result of the one-hit performance is derived. At this time, in response to deriving the result of the one-hit effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the one-hit effect reception period and controls the effect display device 25 so that the display of the fifth operation promotion image S5 is ended.

In this way, when the one-hit performance is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a determines that the one-hit performance reception period is over at a timing after half of the one-hit performance reception period has passed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control can be executed to derive the result of the one-hit performance. That is, in the present embodiment, when a specific performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means controls the specific reception period at a timing after half of the specific reception period has elapsed. Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the process, it is possible to perform control in which the operating means is assumed to have been operated once and a predetermined result is derived. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the production control means is configured to execute the specific production at a timing after half of the specific reception period has passed when a specific production is executed and a predetermined setting is made. Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the acceptance period, it is assumed that the operating means has been operated, and control can be executed to derive a predetermined result. In this way, in the present embodiment, the effect control means is configured such that when a specific effect is executed and a predetermined setting is made, at a predetermined timing within the specific acceptance period, the specific acceptance period is Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start, it can be assumed that the operating means has been operated, and control can be executed to derive a predetermined result. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means controls the performance of the second performance at a timing after half of the second reception period has passed. Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the second reception period, it is possible to perform control for deriving the second result by assuming that the operating means has been operated.

In particular, when the one-hit effect is executed and the auto function is set, the sub-CPU 41a determines that the one-hit effect acceptance period is over at a timing after 3/4 of the one-hit effect acceptance period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control can be executed to derive the result of the one-hit performance. That is, in this embodiment, the production control means controls the timing after half of the second reception period has passed when the second production is executed and when the predetermined settings are made, At the timing after 3/4 of the second reception period has passed, the second result will be determined by assuming that the operation means has been operated even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the second reception period. It is possible to perform control to derive In this way, when the one-hit effect is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a executes the process immediately before the end of the one-hit effect acceptance period after half of the one-hit effect acceptance period has passed. At the timing of , even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the one-hit performance acceptance period, it is possible to execute control that assumes that the operation button BT has been operated and derives the result of the one-hit performance. . That is, in this embodiment, the production control means is configured to control the specific production at a timing after half of the specific reception period has passed when the specific production is executed and when a predetermined setting is made. At the timing immediately before the end of the specified acceptance period after half of the period has passed, the operating means will be deemed to have been operated even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the specified acceptance period. It is possible to execute control to derive a predetermined result.

In addition, regardless of whether the auto function is not set or the auto function is set, if a result that can identify a jackpot in the one-hit performance is derived, the sub CPU 41a controls the vibration performance. The vibration device Ba of the operation button BT is controlled so that the operation button BT is executed. Further, when a result that can identify a jackpot in the one-hit performance is derived, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a rainbow color light emission mode.

In addition, when executing a one-hit effect and the auto function is not set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT to emit light in a white light emission mode during the one-hit effect reception period. . On the other hand, when the one-hit effect is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a yellow light emission mode. For example, if the auto function is set and the operation button BT is operated before 7 seconds have elapsed since the one-shot effect acceptance period, before the operation button BT is operated, The operational light emitter Bb emits light in a yellow light emitting manner. If a result that can be identified as a jackpot is derived from the operation of the operation button BT, the operation light-emitting body Bb emits light in a rainbow-colored luminous manner after the operation of the operation button BT. On the other hand, if a result that can be determined as a result of the operation of the operation button BT does not result in a jackpot, after the operation of the operation button BT, the light does not emit light in a rainbow color mode, and the one-hit performance acceptance period has ended. Therefore, the operation light emitter Bb does not emit light.

As described above, when the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a can press the operation button BT during any of the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, and one-hit attack production reception period. Even if the operation button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control can be executed to advance the performance. That is, in this embodiment, when a predetermined setting is made, the production control means operates the operation means at a predetermined timing within the operation reception period even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the operation reception period. It is possible to perform control to perform an operation effect by assuming that the object has been operated.

Next, control related to execution of the standby effect will be explained.
While in the second standby state, the sub CPU 41a sets a standby operation acceptance period. During the standby operation acceptance period, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the standby effect is executed when a detection signal from the operation button BT is input. At this time, the sub CPU 41a determines by lottery the type of plant image FG to be displayed in the standby performance. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a standby effect in which the determined type of plant image FG is displayed is executed.

In this way, during the standby operation acceptance period, the sub CPU 41a performs an operation when the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the standby operation acceptance period, even when the auto function is set. Control is not executed based on the assumption that the button BT has been operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second operation performance is executed, even if the predetermined settings are made, the performance control means does not operate the operation means after the second operation reception period starts. Do not perform control based on the assumption that the operating means has been operated when the operating means has not been operated.

When the auto function is not set and the standby operation acceptance period is in effect, the sub CPU 41a does not cause the operation light emitter Bb to emit light. On the other hand, when the auto function is set and the standby operation acceptance period is in effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitter Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a yellow light emission mode. Note that, for example, when the auto function is set and the operation button BT is operated during the standby operation acceptance period, the operation light emitter Bb emits yellow light before operating the operation button BT. Since the auto function is not canceled even after the operation button BT is operated, the operation light emitting body Bb continues to emit light in a yellow light emission mode.

In addition, when the auto function is not set and the first standby state is in effect, the sub CPU 41a does not cause the operation light emitter Bb to emit light. On the other hand, when the auto function is set and in the first standby state, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitter Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a yellow light emission mode. Further, when the auto function is not set, when a special game is being executed and the operation is not valid, the sub CPU 41a does not cause the operation light emitter Bb to emit light. On the other hand, when the auto function is set and the special game is being executed and the operation is not valid, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT to emit light in a yellow light emission mode. do. Further, when the auto function is not set and the interval is between fluctuations, the sub CPU 41a does not cause the operation light emitter Bb to emit light. On the other hand, when the auto function is set and it is the variable interval, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT so that it emits light in a yellow light emission mode. When the auto function is not set and a jackpot game is in progress, the sub CPU 41a does not cause the operation light emitter Bb to emit light. On the other hand, when the automatic function is set and a jackpot game is in progress, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT so as to emit light in a yellow light emission mode.

Next, control related to setting the auto function and canceling the setting of the auto function will be explained.
When the auto function is not set and the special game is not in any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, selection production acceptance period, or one-shot production acceptance period, When the sub CPU 41a determines that the operation button BT has been operated in the setting operation mode, the sub CPU 41a sets the auto function. The sub CPU 41a sets the auto function by updating the auto function information to specify that the auto function is set. In the following explanation, "when the special game is not in any of the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception period, or one-shot production reception period" is defined as "when the special game is running may be indicated as "a configurable period of time". On the other hand, in the following explanation, ``when any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, selection production acceptance period, and one-hit attack production acceptance period'' is replaced by ``setting is not possible during the execution of a special game.''"period" may be indicated.

Note that, if the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started and the timing at which the operation continues for 2 seconds are both settable periods during execution of the special game, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation button BT to perform the setting operation. be identified as having been manipulated in a specific manner. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started is within a settable period during the execution of a special game, the timing at which the operation continues for two seconds is during the execution of the special game. If the period is unsettable, the auto function will not be set. Furthermore, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started is a period that cannot be set during execution of a special game, the timing at which the operation continues for 2 seconds is The automatic function is not set even if it is a settable period during the execution of a special game. Note that among the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started and the timing at which the operation continues for 2 seconds, the "timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started" means that the operation of the operation button BT in the set operation mode is started. This corresponds to the timing. Between the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started and the timing at which the operation continues for 2 seconds, the "timing at which the operation continues for 2 seconds" is the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT in the setting operation mode ends or the operation. This corresponds to the timing when the operation of the button BT becomes the setting operation mode.

Further, when the auto function is not set and the sub CPU 41a is in a standby state, if it specifies that the operation button BT has been operated in the setting operation mode, the sub CPU 41a sets the auto function. In the pachinko game machine 10, the auto function is set even if the operation of the operation button BT in the setting operation mode straddles the first standby state and the second standby state. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started is in the first standby state, and the timing at which the operation continues for 2 seconds is in the second standby state. , the auto function is set. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the timing when the operation of the operation button BT is started is the second standby state, and the timing when the operation continues for 2 seconds is the first standby state. The auto function is also set.

However, if either the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started or the timing at which the operation continues for 2 seconds is a period in which settings are not possible during execution of the special game, the sub CPU 41a may cause the operation button BT to perform the setting operation. It is not specified as having been manipulated in any manner. For this reason, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the timing at which the operation of the operation button BT is started is when the second standby state is in progress, after which execution of the special game is started and the previous operation continues for 2 seconds. The auto function will not be set if the timing is during a non-configurable period during the execution of the special game.

Further, when the automatic function is set and it is not the selection performance acceptance period during execution of the special game, if the sub CPU 41a specifies that the operation button BT has been operated in the release operation mode, the automatic function is set. Cancel function settings. The sub CPU 41a cancels the setting of the automatic function by updating the automatic function information to specify that the automatic function is not set. Note that when the auto function is set and during the selection performance reception period during the execution of the special game, if the sub CPU 41a identifies that the operation button BT has been operated in the release operation mode, the auto function information and do not cancel the auto function settings. Furthermore, when the auto function is set and the sub CPU 41a is in the first standby state, if it is determined that the operation button BT has been operated in the release operation mode, the sub CPU 41a cancels the auto function setting. do. On the other hand, when the auto function is set and it is the standby operation acceptance period, if the sub CPU 41a identifies that the operation button BT has been operated in the release operation mode, the sub CPU 41a updates the auto function information. Do not cancel the auto function setting.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the appearance presentation acceptance period, challenge presentation acceptance period, power-up presentation acceptance period, and one-hit presentation acceptance period. In addition to the control for canceling the automatic function setting, the sub CPU 41a also performs control related to various effects. Therefore, for example, when the automatic function is set and the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the one-hit effect reception period, the sub CPU 41a performs control to cancel the setting of the automatic function. At the same time, control is performed to derive the result of the one-shot performance. At this time, the operation of the operation button BT in the release operation mode serves both as a trigger for canceling the setting of the automatic function and as a trigger for deriving the result of the one-hit effect.

Further, when the automatic function is set, if the second standby time has elapsed after the second standby state has passed and the first standby state is entered, the sub CPU 41a cancels the setting of the automatic function. As described above, at this time, the sub CPU 41a initializes the volume by updating the volume information to the initial volume information. That is, when the auto function is set and the sub CPU 41a enters the first standby state after the second standby time has elapsed after entering the second standby state, the sub CPU 41a initializes the volume and sets the auto function. Cancel the settings.

Here, based on FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b), an example of the operation effective period and the light emission mode of the operation light emitter when the auto function is set and when the auto function is not set will be explained. do. In addition, in FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b), a super reach effect is executed during the execution of a special game that results in a jackpot, and a character appearance effect and a one-hit effect are executed during the execution of the special game. shall be taken as a thing.

As shown in FIG. 17(a), when the auto function is set, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a yellow light emitting mode. Even if the appearance performance reception period is set at timing t11, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb remains the yellow light emission mode during the appearance performance reception period. At this time, even if the vibration effect is executed and the operation button BT is vibrating, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb remains the yellow light emission mode. If the auto function is set, the operation button BT is assumed to have been operated even if the operation button BT has not been operated at timing t12, which is 1.5 seconds after the start of the appearance production acceptance period. The result of the character appearance effect is derived. As a result, the appearance performance acceptance period ends before the timing t13 at which the upper limit time of 4 seconds has elapsed. Furthermore, even if the appearance performance reception period ends, since the automatic function is set, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb remains the yellow light emitting mode.

Thereafter, when a one-hit effect is executed with the auto function set, it is assumed that a one-shot effect reception period is set at timing t14. Even if the one-hit effect reception period is set at timing t14, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb remains the yellow light emitting mode. If the auto function is set, at timing t15, which is 7 seconds after the start of the one-hit effect reception period, the operation button BT is assumed to have been operated even if the operation button BT has not been operated. , a result that can identify a jackpot as a result of the one-hit performance is derived. As a result, the appearance performance acceptance period ends before the timing t16 at which the upper limit time of 8 seconds has elapsed. In addition, if a result that can be identified as a jackpot is derived in the one-hit performance, a vibration performance is executed and the operation button BT vibrates, and even if the auto function is set, the operation light body Bb is activated. The light emission mode becomes a rainbow color light emission mode. Thereafter, when the vibration effect ends, since the automatic function is set, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a yellow light emission mode.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(b), when the auto function is not set, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitter Bb does not become the yellow light emitting mode. When the appearance performance reception period is set at timing t11, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a white light emission mode. At this time, even if the vibration effect is executed and the operation button BT is vibrating, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a white light emission mode. Then, when the auto function is not set, if the operation button BT is operated at timing t12 when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the appearance production acceptance period, the operation of the operation button BT triggers the The result of the character appearance effect is derived. As a result, the appearance performance acceptance period ends before the timing t13 at which the upper limit time of 4 seconds has elapsed. Furthermore, with the end of the appearance performance reception period, the operation light emitting body Bb that has been emitting light in a white light emission mode is turned off.

After that, when the one-hit effect is executed without the automatic function being set, it is assumed that the one-shot effect acceptance period is set at timing t14. When the one-shot performance acceptance period is set at timing t14, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a white light emission mode. Then, if the operation button BT is operated at timing t15, which is 7 seconds after the start of the one-hit effect reception period, it is possible to specify that a jackpot will be achieved as a result of the one-hit effect, using the operation of the operation button BT as a trigger. results are derived. As a result, the appearance performance acceptance period ends before the timing t16 at which the upper limit time of 8 seconds has elapsed. In addition, if a result that can be identified as a jackpot is derived in the one-hit performance, a vibration performance is executed and the operation button BT vibrates, and even if the auto function is set, the operation light body Bb is activated. The light emission mode becomes a rainbow color light emission mode. Thereafter, when the vibration effect ends, the operation light emitting body Bb that has been emitting light in a rainbow color light emission mode is turned off since the automatic function is not set.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained below.
(1) In the character appearance performance (first performance), a result (first result) suggesting the degree of jackpot expectation is derived. On the other hand, in the one-hit performance (second performance), one result (second result) is derived from a result that can specify that it will be a jackpot and a result that can specify that it will not be a jackpot. That is, compared to the result derived in the character appearance performance, the result derived in the one-hit performance is such that it is possible to directly specify whether or not it is a jackpot. Then, when the character appearance effect is executed and the auto function is set, the appearance effect acceptance period starts at a timing before half of the appearance effect acceptance period (first reception period) has elapsed. After that, even if the operation button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and a control is executed to derive the result of the character appearance effect. As a result, when the auto function is set, it is possible to secure time to understand the level of jackpot expectation suggested by the result of the character appearance performance, and to enjoy the character appearance performance more effectively and improve interest. can be achieved. On the other hand, when a one-hit effect is executed and the auto function is set, at a timing after half of the one-hit effect reception period (second reception period) has passed, the one-hit effect reception period is Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control is executed to derive the result of the one-hit effect. As a result, when the auto function is set, it is possible to prevent results that can be identified as not being a jackpot from continuing to be derived for a long time, and to reduce the interest of continuing to see results that can be identified as not being a jackpot. The decrease can be suppressed. As described above, when the auto function is set, control is executed to derive various results by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated, depending on whether it is a character appearance effect or a one-shot effect. By varying the timing, results can be derived at timings that suit various performances, and interest can be more effectively improved.

(2) When the auto function is set and the operation button BT is not operated, a character appearance effect in which control is executed to derive the result at a timing before half of the appearance effect acceptance period has passed is a one-shot effect. The control for deriving the result at a timing after half of the reception period has passed is executed before the one-shot performance. Therefore, when the automatic function is set, the user can experience that the result is derived without operating the operation button BT when the character appearance effect is executed first. As a result, even if the timing until the result is derived in the subsequent one-hit performance is after half of the one-hit performance reception period has elapsed, in the previous one-hit performance reception period, "operating the operation button BT" It is possible to suppress worries about whether the results will be derived even if there is no such thing, and it becomes easier to improve interest.

(3) When a one-hit effect is executed when the auto function is set, the timing is after half of the one-shot effect reception period has passed, and further after 3/4 of the one-shot effect reception period has passed. At the timing of , control for deriving the result is executed. In this way, when the auto function is set, by deriving the result just before the end of the one-hit performance acceptance period (immediately before the end), for example, the time for which a result that can be identified as not being a jackpot continues to be derived can be shortened. This makes it possible to further suppress a decline in interest.

(4) In the one-shot performance (specific performance), a result is derived when the operation button BT is operated. Furthermore, in the one-hit performance, even if the operation button BT is not operated, the result is derived when the auto function is set. Then, when a one-hit performance is executed and the auto function is set, the one-hit performance reception period starts at a timing after half of the one-hit performance reception period (specific reception period) has passed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since then, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated once, and a control is executed to derive the result. In this way, when the auto function is set and a one-shot effect is executed, by delaying the timing at which the result is derived, the attention to the derived result is increased and the interest is improved. I can do it. On the other hand, in the challenge performance (special performance), the result is derived after passing through the continuous hit precursor performance (special precursor performance). Then, when a challenge performance is executed and the auto function is set, from a timing before half of the challenge performance acceptance period has elapsed, after the start of the challenge production acceptance period. Even if the operation button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been repeatedly pressed, and a control is executed to derive the result after the repeated presses precursor effect is performed. In this way, when the auto function is set, when a challenge effect is executed in which the result is derived after the continuous press precursor effect, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been repeatedly pressed from an early stage. By executing control for deriving the result after the successive hit precursor performance, it is possible to make it easier to enjoy a series of challenge performances including the successive hit precursor performance, and to improve the interest. As described above, when the auto function is set, the timing at which control is executed to derive the result by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated is different depending on whether it is a one-hit effect or a challenge effect. By doing so, results can be derived at a timing appropriate to various performances, and interest can be more effectively improved.

(5) When a challenge performance is executed and the auto function is set, from the timing immediately after the start of the challenge performance reception period, the operation button BT is pressed after the start of the challenge performance reception period. Even if the operation button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been repeatedly pressed, and a control is executed to derive the result after the repeated-pressing precursor effect is performed. In this way, by executing "control that assumes that the operation button BT has been pressed repeatedly and derives the result after passing through the repeated-hit precursor performance" immediately after the start of the challenge performance acceptance period, it is possible to include more repeated-hit precursor performances. It is possible to make it easier to enjoy a series of challenge performances and improve interest.

(6) In the one-hit performance, a result is derived when the operation button BT is operated. Furthermore, in the one-hit performance, even if the operation button BT is not operated, the result is derived when the auto function is set. Then, when a one-hit effect is executed and the auto function is set, at a timing after half of the one-shot effect reception period has passed, the operation button BT is pressed after the start of the specific reception period. Even if the operation button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated once, and control is executed to derive the result. In this way, when the auto function is set and a one-shot effect is executed, by delaying the timing at which the result is derived, the attention to the derived result is increased and the interest is improved. I can do it. On the other hand, in the power-up performance (special performance), the result is derived after a long-press precursor performance (special precursor performance). Then, when the power-up performance is executed and the auto function is set, the power-up performance reception period starts at a timing before half of the power-up performance reception period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated since then, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed for a long time, and a control is executed to derive the result after the long press precursor effect is performed. In this way, when the auto function is set, when a power-up effect is executed in which the result is derived after a long-press precursor effect, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been long-pressed from an early stage. By executing control for deriving the result after the long-press precursor performance, it is possible to easily enjoy a series of power-up performances including the long-press precursor performance, and to improve interest. As described above, when the auto function is set, the timing at which control is executed to derive the result by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated depends on whether it is a one-hit effect or a power-up effect. By making the results different, results can be derived at timings that suit various performances, and interest can be more effectively improved.

(7) When a power-up effect is executed and the auto function is set, the operation is performed from the timing immediately after the start of the power-up effect acceptance period, and after the start of the power-up effect acceptance period. Even if the button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed for a long time, and a control is executed to derive a result after a long press precursor effect is performed. In this way, by executing "control that assumes that the operation button BT has been pressed and held down and derives the result after passing through the long-press precursor performance" immediately after the start of the power-up performance acceptance period, the long-press It is possible to make it easier to enjoy a series of power-up performances including omen performances, and to improve interest.

(8) In the one-hit performance, one result is derived from a result that can be specified as a jackpot and a result that can be specified as not a jackpot. That is, the result derived in the one-hit performance is a result that allows you to directly specify whether or not it is a jackpot. Then, when a one-hit effect is executed and the auto function is set, at a timing after half of the one-hit effect reception period has passed, the operation button is pressed after the one-hit effect reception period starts. Even if BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control is executed to derive a result. As a result, when the auto function is set, it is possible to prevent results that can be identified as not being a jackpot from continuing to be derived for a long time, and to increase interest by continuing to see results that can be identified as not being a jackpot. It is possible to suppress the decrease.

In particular, when a one-hit effect is executed and the auto function is set, at the timing immediately before the end of the one-hit effect acceptance period, the operation button BT is pressed after the one-hit effect acceptance period starts. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and a control is executed to derive a result. In this way, when the auto function is set and a one-hit effect is executed, the result is derived just before the one-hit effect acceptance period ends, so the result that is derived until just before the end of the one-hit effect acceptance period It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the program and effectively improve interest in it.

(9) During the standby operation acceptance period (second operation acceptance period) in which operation of the operation button BT related to the standby effect (second operation effect) that is executed without being related to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the operation of the operation button BT can be accepted. Setting the auto function is allowed by operating the operation button BT in the setting operation mode. On the other hand, during the appearance performance reception period (first operation reception period) in which operation of the operation button BT related to the derivation of the result of the character appearance performance performed in connection with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (first operation performance) can be accepted, Even if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, setting of the automatic function is restricted. In this way, when the result of the character appearance effect is derived, setting the auto function is restricted even if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, so the auto function is set. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to the result of the character appearance effect. On the other hand, when a standby effect is executed that is not related to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the auto function can be set by operating the operation button BT in the setting operation mode. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a function cannot be set from continuing. As described above, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, by differentiating the cases in which the auto function is set and the cases in which the auto function is not set depending on the effect to be executed, it is possible to adjust the effect to the effect that you want to draw attention to. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the inability to set the automatic function while suppressing a decrease in attention level.

(10) During the standby operation reception period (second operation reception period) in which operation of the operation button BT related to the standby performance (second operation performance) can be accepted when in the standby state, the operation button BT is set in the operation mode. It is permissible to set the auto function by operating with . On the other hand, during the appearance production reception period (first operation reception period) in which operation of the operation button BT related to deriving the result of character appearance production (first operation production) when a special game is being executed, the operation button Even if the BT is operated in the setting operation mode, setting the automatic function is restricted. In this way, when the result of the character appearance effect is derived during the execution of a special game, setting the auto function is restricted even if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, so the auto function is disabled. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to the result of the character appearance effect due to the setting. On the other hand, when the standby effect is executed when the special game is not running or the jackpot game is being awarded, the auto function can be activated by operating the operation button BT in the setting operation mode. Since the settings can be made, for example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the automatic function cannot be set from continuing. As described above, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, by differentiating the cases in which the auto function is set and the cases in which the auto function is not set depending on the effect to be executed, it is possible to adjust the effect to the effect that you want to draw attention to. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the inability to set the automatic function while suppressing a decrease in attention level.

(11) During the standby operation acceptance period, the standby effect will not be executed unless the operation button BT is operated. In this way, even when the auto function is set, by creating a scene in which the effect is not executed unless the operation button BT is operated, attention to the effect is reduced while the auto function is set. It is possible to prevent it from being put away.

(12) It can be assumed that the automatic function setting is canceled when the player is actively trying to operate the operation button BT. Therefore, when the automatic function is set and it is the appearance performance acceptance period, the automatic function setting is canceled by operating the operation button BT in a release operation mode. As a result, even though I wanted to operate the operation button BT to derive the result of the character appearance effect, I was unable to cancel the auto function setting, and the character appeared regardless of the operation of the operation button BT. It is possible to prevent the result of the performance from being derived and reducing interest. On the other hand, when the auto function is set and it is the standby operation acceptance period, even if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode, the auto function setting is not canceled. . Thereby, during the standby operation acceptance period, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden due to the automatic function being repeatedly set and canceled many times. Furthermore, when the setting of the auto function or the cancellation of the setting of the auto function is notified, the above-mentioned notification may be repeated over and over again because the auto function is set and canceled many times. It is possible to prevent the players from feeling bothered by the players around them.

(13) If the game is in a standby state, there is a possibility that no game is being played. In particular, when the player is in the second standby state which is later than the first standby state among the standby states, it can be assumed that there is a higher possibility that no game is being played than when the player is in the first standby state. Therefore, due to entering the second standby state, in addition to initializing the volume that may have been adjusted by the previous player, the settings of the auto function that may have been set by the previous player. is now removed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the next player who does not want to set the automatic function from playing the game while the automatic function is set.

(14) When the selection effect is executed, even if the auto function is set, there is a possibility that the player operates the operation button BT to make a selection in the selection effect, and that operation may be considered as a release operation mode. It is possible that it will happen. Further, for example, if the setting of the automatic function is canceled due to the operation of the operation button BT intended for selection in the selection performance, the automatic function must be set again. Furthermore, if you do not notice that the auto function has been canceled, it is possible that you will not be able to operate the operation button BT in a performance that requires operation of the operation button BT and the result will not be derived, which may result in a loss of interest. It is also possible that it may be lowered. Therefore, even if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the selection production acceptance period (selection acceptance period) when the auto function is set, the auto function setting will not be canceled and the operation will not be canceled. The selected selections are now made in the selection presentation. As a result, it is possible to improve interest by providing an auto function, while suppressing a decrease in interest due to the auto function being unintentionally canceled by operating the operation button BT for selection in the selection effect. can.

(15) When the selection performance is executed, it is possible that the user does not operate the operation button BT because he is not dissatisfied with the selection in the selection performance. For example, in the above embodiment, when the selection effect is executed, the selected image CC is displayed in association with the first option CS1. Since there is no need to operate the button BT, there is a possibility that the operation button BT will not be operated. In such a case, for example, if control is performed that assumes that the operation button BT has been operated even though the operation button BT has not been operated, a selection different from the one desired by the player may be made. There is a risk that it will be performed as a selective performance. However, even when the auto function is set, when the selection effect is executed, the operation button BT will not be operated even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the selection effect acceptance period started. This prevents the control that is considered to be executed from being executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a selection different from the selection desired by the player from being made in the selection presentation, and to suppress a decrease in interest due to a selection different from the selection desired by the player being made in the selection presentation. be able to.

(16) When the auto function is not set, it is possible that the operation of the operation button BT when the selection effect is executed is an operation for the purpose of making a selection in the selection effect. It is also conceivable that the operation of the operation button BT becomes an operation of the setting operation mode. In such a case, if the automatic function is set by operating the operation button BT for the purpose of selection in the selection performance, the automatic function setting must be canceled. Furthermore, if the player does not notice that the automatic function has been set, it is possible that the result will be automatically derived in other performances afterwards, regardless of the player's intention, which may result in a decrease in interest. There is a risk that it will happen. Therefore, even if the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the selection production reception period when the auto function is not set, the auto function will not be set and the selection according to the operation of the operation button BT will be selected. It was made to be staged. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the auto function being unintentionally set due to an operation aimed at selection in the selection performance.

(17) Even though the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode when a one-hit effect (specific effect) is executed, the auto function setting is canceled and the game It is assumed that the person operates the operation button BT with the intention of deriving the result of the one-hit effect by his or her own operation. Therefore, when the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the one-hit effect reception period (specific reception period), the automatic function setting is canceled. As a result, for example, even if the user operates the operation button BT in the release operation mode for the purpose of canceling the auto function setting, the auto function setting is not canceled, causing a feeling of annoyance. can be suppressed.

(18) It is assumed that there are players who think that there is no need to intentionally execute the standby performance (second operation performance) that is executed without being related to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Therefore, even if the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is operated during the standby operation acceptance period (second operation acceptance period), the operation button BT is operated for the purpose of executing the standby production. However, it is also conceivable that the operation of the operation button BT becomes a release operation mode. Further, for example, if the auto function setting is canceled by operating the operation button BT for the purpose of executing the standby performance, the auto function must be set again. Furthermore, if you do not notice that the auto function has been canceled, it is possible that you may not be able to operate the operation button BT in a performance that requires operation of the operation button BT, and the result may not be derived, resulting in a loss of interest. It is also possible that it may be lowered. Therefore, even if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the standby operation acceptance period when the auto function is activated, the auto function setting will not be canceled and the operation of the corresponding operation button BT will cause the standby state. The performance was executed. As a result, while aiming to improve interest by having an auto function, it also suppresses a decrease in interest due to unintentional cancellation of the auto function setting due to operation of the operation button BT for executing the standby performance. be able to.

(19) Regarding the standby performance (second operation performance) that is executed while in the standby state, neither when a special game is running nor when a jackpot game is being awarded, it is assumed that there are players who think that there is no need to intentionally execute it. Ru. Therefore, even if the auto function is set, if the operation button BT is operated during the standby operation acceptance period (second operation acceptance period), the operation button BT is operated for the purpose of executing the standby production. However, it is also conceivable that the operation of the operation button BT becomes a release operation mode. Further, for example, if the auto function setting is canceled by operating the operation button BT for the purpose of executing the standby performance, the auto function must be set again. Furthermore, if you do not notice that the auto function has been canceled, it is possible that you may not be able to operate the operation button BT in a performance that requires operation of the operation button BT, and the result may not be derived, resulting in a loss of interest. It is also possible that it may be lowered. Therefore, even if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the standby operation reception period when the auto function is set, the auto function setting will not be canceled and the standby will be triggered by the operation of the operation button BT. The medium performance is now executed. As a result, while aiming to improve interest by having an auto function, it also suppresses a decrease in interest due to unintentional cancellation of the auto function setting due to operation of the operation button BT for executing the standby performance. be able to.

(20) Even if the automatic function is set, the player does not wish to execute the standby performance that is executed when the special game is not running and the jackpot game is not being awarded. There is also a possibility. However, in such a case, for example, if a control is performed that assumes that the operation button BT has been operated, the standby effect may be executed even though the player does not wish to execute the standby effect. This may end up causing the player to run the game without permission, which may result in a loss of interest. However, even when the auto function is set, when the standby effect is executed, the operation button BT may not be operated even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the standby operation reception period started. By preventing the execution of the control that is assumed to have been executed, it is possible to prevent the standby performance from being executed without permission. Further, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the waiting performance being executed without permission even though the user does not want the waiting performance to be executed and does not even operate the operation button BT.

(21) When the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb is not set to the rainbow color light emitting mode (jackpot related notification mode), when the auto function is set, and during the appearance production acceptance period and challenge production acceptance period , when it is either the power-up effect acceptance period or the one-hit effect acceptance period, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes the yellow light emission mode (set notification mode) in preference to the white light emission mode (effective notification mode). . In this way, when the auto function is set, the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb is changed to yellow light emission during any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, and one-hit attack production reception period. It shall be the mode. For this reason, the auto function can be set by checking the lighting mode of the operation light emitter Bb during the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, or one-hit attack production reception period. In other words, it can be confirmed whether the performance will not proceed unless the operation button BT is operated. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest by providing the automatic function, and to make it easier to enjoy the game with the automatic function set.

(22) When the auto function is set, the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb becomes a yellow light emission mode, so from the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb, the appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, power-up effect It is not possible to specify whether it is the reception period or the one-shot performance reception period. However, even in such a case, the effect display device 25 executes the operation promotion effect. For this reason, even if the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb is a yellow light emitting mode, the operation promotion effect indicates that the effect can be advanced by operating the operation button BT, the appearance effect acceptance period, the challenge effect acceptance period, It can be specified that the period is either a power-up effect acceptance period or a one-hit effect acceptance period. As a result, the operation light emitting body Bb can notify that the automatic function is set and prompt the user to operate the operation button BT by the operation promotion effect even if the automatic function is set.

(23) When a special game is being executed and is not in any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, or one-shot production acceptance period, it is permissible to set the automatic function. At this time, the auto function can be set by operating the operation button BT in the setting operation mode. Furthermore, if the special game is being executed and the time is not in the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, or one-hit attack production acceptance period, it is permissible to cancel the auto function setting. When the automatic function setting is canceled, the automatic function setting can be canceled by operating the operation button BT in a release mode. During execution of the special game, when the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb is not set to the rainbow light emitting mode, and when the auto function is set, the appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, power up effect acceptance period and Even if it is not during the one-shot performance acceptance period, the light emission mode of the operation light emitting body Bb becomes a yellow light emission mode. As a result, in a situation where the auto function can be set or a situation where the auto function setting can be canceled, it is possible to check whether the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb is the yellow light emitting mode, and the auto function This makes it easier to select whether to set the auto function or to cancel the auto function setting.

(24) When the auto function is set, the operation light emitter Bb basically emits light in a yellow light emitting mode (the second notification effect is executed) to notify that the auto function is set. In particular, even when the operation button BT is vibrating (special operation), when the operation validity period can be set within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed, the operation is performed in a yellow light emitting mode. The light emitter Bb emits light. Thereby, it is also possible to grasp whether the automatic function is set, that is, whether it is necessary to operate the operation button BT during the subsequent valid operation period. In addition, even when the operation button BT is vibrating, if the operation validity period is not set within the remaining period until the end of the special game in progress, Compared to the case where the operation validity period can be set within the remaining period of , it is less necessary to let the user know whether the automatic function is set. Therefore, even when the operation button BT is vibrating, if the operation validity period is not set within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed, the operation light emitter will display a rainbow color light emission mode. By emitting light from Bb (the third notification effect is executed), it is possible to make the user understand that the operation button BT is vibrating. As mentioned above, even when the operation button BT is vibrating, is it possible to set an operation validity period within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed, that is, whether the auto function is set? By causing the operation light emitting body Bb to emit light depending on whether there is a need to keep track of whether the vehicle is present or not, it is possible to improve the interest of having an automatic function and to make it easier to enjoy being able to set the automatic function. .

(25) In the effect display device 25, when the auto function is set, the operation light emitter Bb emits light in the yellow light emission mode and the operation light emission body Bb emits light in the rainbow color emission mode. Even if the automatic function is set, a setting notification effect is executed to notify that the automatic function is set. Furthermore, when the auto function is set, even if a background image corresponding to the presentation mode during the stay is displayed on the presentation display device 25, the setting notification presentation is given priority over the display of the background image. is executed on the effect display device 25. Therefore, even if the operation light emitter Bb is not emitting light in the yellow light emitting mode, by checking whether the setting notification effect is being executed on the effect display device 25, it is possible to check whether the auto function is set. can be understood. In particular, at this time, even if the background image is displayed on the effect display device 25, the setting notification effect is executed with priority over the display of the background image. This makes it easier to understand whether the auto function is set.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
・When the auto function is set and the character appearance effect is executed, at the timing when half of the appearance effect reception period has elapsed, the operation button BT has not been operated since the appearance effect reception period started. It may be configured so that even if the operation button BT is not pressed, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control is executed to derive the result of the character appearance effect. In other words, when the character appearance effect is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a starts the appearance effect acceptance period at the timing when half of the appearance effect acceptance period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT has not been operated, it may be assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control may be executed to derive the result of the character appearance effect. That is, when the first performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means starts the first reception period at a timing when half of the first reception period has elapsed. Even if the operating means has not been operated since then, the operating means may be assumed to have been operated and control may be executed to derive the first result. As described above, when the first performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means controls the first performance at a timing before half of the first reception period has elapsed. It is preferable that even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the reception period, it is assumed that the operating means has been operated, and control can be executed to derive the first result. In addition, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the appearance effect reception period, the result of the character appearance effect is assumed to be that the operation button BT has been operated. The timing at which the control for deriving is executed may be the timing after half of the appearance production reception period has elapsed.

- The period during which the result of the character appearance effect can be derived may be the entire period during the execution of the special game. That is, the first operation acceptance period may be the entire period of the execution period of the symbol variation game in which the first operation performance can be executed. As described above, according to the present example and the above embodiment, the first operation acceptance period is a part or all of the execution period of the symbol variation game that allows the first operation performance to be executed. may be configured.

・When the auto function is set and a challenge performance is executed, if half of the challenge performance acceptance period has elapsed, the operation button BT has not been operated since the challenge performance reception period started. Even if the operation button BT is repeatedly hit, it may be assumed that the operation button BT has been hit repeatedly, and the control for deriving the result of the challenge performance may be executed after the successive hit precursor performance is performed. In other words, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the challenge performance acceptance period, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been repeatedly pressed, and after the continuous press precursor performance is performed. The timing at which the control for deriving the result of the challenge performance is executed may not be immediately after the start of the challenge performance acceptance period. In addition, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the challenge production acceptance period, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been repeatedly pressed, and after passing through the repeated press precursor production. The timing at which the control for deriving the result of the challenge performance is executed may be the timing after half of the challenge performance reception period has passed.

・During the challenge performance acceptance period, even if the operation button BT is pressed for a long time, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed repeatedly, and a control is executed to derive the result of the challenge performance after passing through the repeated press precursor performance. It may be configured as follows. For example, only when the auto function is not set, even if the operation button BT is pressed for a long time during the challenge performance acceptance period, it will be assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed repeatedly and the challenge will be challenged after passing through the repeated-press warning performance. It may be configured such that control for deriving the result of the performance is executed. In addition, regardless of whether the auto function is set or not, even if the operation button BT is held down during the challenge performance acceptance period, the operation button BT will be assumed to have been pressed repeatedly and the challenge will be challenged after passing through the repeated press precursor performance. It may be configured such that control for deriving the result of the performance is executed.

・When the auto function is set and the power-up performance is executed, the operation button BT is not operated after the power-up performance reception period starts at the timing when half of the power-up performance reception period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT has not been pressed for a long time, it may be assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed for a long time, and the control for deriving the result of the power-up performance may be executed after the long press precursor performance is performed. In other words, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the power-up performance acceptance period, the operation button BT is assumed to have been pressed for a long time and the long press precursor performance is performed. The timing at which the control for deriving the result of the power-up effect after passing through is executed may not be immediately after the start of the power-up effect reception period. In addition, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the power-up production reception period started, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed and held and the long-press precursor production is performed. The timing at which the control for deriving the result of the power-up effect after passing through may be executed after half of the power-up effect reception period has passed.

・When the auto function is set and a selection effect is executed, even if the operation button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and the selection effect is executed. The configuration may be such that control for changing the option being selected is executed in the step. For example, when the auto function is set and a selection effect is executed, even if the operation button BT is not operated, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been pressed repeatedly and the selection effect is executed. It may be configured such that control is executed to change the options therein at predetermined intervals.

- You may change the mode of selection effect. For example, a mode in which the currently selected option is configured to change at predetermined time intervals, and when the operation button BT is operated, the option that is currently selected becomes the selected option in the selection presentation. It may be. That is, instead of changing the options by operating the operation button BT as in the above embodiment, the option to be selected may be determined by operating the operation button BT.

・When the auto function is set and a one-hit effect is executed, at the timing when half of the one-hit effect reception period has passed, if the operation button BT has not been operated since the one-hit effect reception period started. It may be configured such that the control button BT is assumed to have been operated even if the operation button BT is operated, and control is executed to derive the result of the one-hit effect. In other words, when the one-hit performance is executed and the auto function is set, the sub CPU 41a performs the following operation after the one-hit performance reception period starts at the timing when half of the one-hit performance reception period has elapsed. Even if the operation button BT is not operated, it may be assumed that the operation button BT has been operated, and control may be executed to derive the result of the one-hit effect. That is, when a specific performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the performance control means performs an operation after the start of the specific reception period at a timing when half of the specific reception period has elapsed. It may be possible to perform control to derive a predetermined result by assuming that the operating means has been operated once even if the means has not been operated. As described above, when a specific performance is executed and a predetermined setting is made, the production control means starts the specific reception period at a timing after half of the specific reception period has passed. Even if the operating means has not been operated since then, it may be possible to perform control such that the operating means is assumed to have been operated once and a predetermined result is derived. In addition, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the one-hit effect reception period, the result of the one-hit effect is derived by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated. The timing at which the control is executed may be after half of the one-hit performance acceptance period has elapsed and before 3/4 of the one-hit effect reception period has elapsed. In addition, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the one-hit effect reception period, the result of the one-hit effect is derived by assuming that the operation button BT has been operated. The timing at which the control is executed may be before half of the one-hit effect reception period has elapsed. In this way, when the auto function is set, even if the operation button BT has not been operated since the start of the one-hit effect acceptance period, it is assumed that the operation button BT has been operated and the result of the one-hit effect is changed. The timing at which the control for deriving is executed may not be the timing immediately before the end of the one-hit performance acceptance period.

- When a character appearance effect and a one-hit effect are executed during the execution of one special game, the one-shot effect corresponding to the second effect is executed at a timing before the character appearance effect corresponding to the first effect. It may be configured so that

- A vibration performance may be executed with the start of the one-hit performance reception period. For example, when a result that can be specified as a jackpot in a one-hit performance is derived, compared to a case where a result that can be specified as not a jackpot is derived in a one-hit performance, it is more likely that the one-hit performance reception period starts. It may be configured such that the vibration effect is executed at a high rate. In this case, when the vibration performance is performed with the start of the one-hit performance acceptance period, the expectation level of a jackpot is higher than when the vibration performance is not performed with the start of the one-hit performance reception period. As a result, when the vibration performance is executed with the start of the one-hit performance acceptance period, the player's motivation to operate the operation button BT can be further increased. However, if the automatic function is set, it may be configured such that the vibration performance is restricted from being performed with the start of the one-hit performance reception period. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that when the automatic function is set, the vibration performance is not executed with the start of the one-hit performance acceptance period.

- You may change the results derived in the one-shot performance. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a result indicating the degree of jackpot expectation is derived. In addition, in the one-hit performance, either one of the results that can be specified as a jackpot in the super reach performance and the result that can be specified as not a jackpot in the super reach performance is derived. It may be configured as follows. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, after a result that can identify that there was no jackpot in the super reach performance, there is a case where a jackpot finally occurs after passing through a performance different from the super reach performance. good.

- When the auto function is set and it is a standby operation acceptance period, the operation button BT is assumed to have been operated even if the operation button BT has not been operated at a predetermined timing during the standby operation acceptance period. In view of this, it may be configured such that the sub CPU 41a executes the control to execute the standby effect. That is, if the auto function is set, the standby effect may be executed even if the operation button BT is not operated within the standby operation acceptance period.

- The period during which the standby performance can be executed, that is, the standby operation acceptance period may be the entire period in the standby state. That is, the second operation acceptance period may be the entire period in the standby state. As described above, according to this example and the embodiment described above, the second operation acceptance period may be configured to be part or all of the period in the standby state.

- The result derived in the challenge performance and the result derived in the power-up performance may be the same. Similarly, the result derived in the challenge performance and the result derived in the one-hit performance may be the same. Further, the result derived in the power-up performance and the result derived in the one-hit performance may be the same. For example, in the challenge performance, either one of a result that can be specified as a jackpot and a result that can be specified as not a jackpot may be derived. Similarly, for example, in a power-up performance, either one of a result that can be specified as a jackpot and a result that can be specified as not a jackpot may be derived. Since the operation mode of the operation button BT until the result is derived is different in each type of performance, even if the result that can be derived in each type of performance is the same, the player can be entertained in each performance. Further, the results derived in the character appearance performance may include a result that can definitively identify a jackpot. A result that can be definitively identified as a jackpot corresponds to a result that can be identified as a jackpot, and can also be said to correspond to a result that suggests that the jackpot expectation level is 100%. Further, the result of the character appearance effect may be configured to be executed without being related to the jackpot lottery. The result of the character appearance performance may be determined in an internal lottery that is unrelated to the jackpot lottery.

- If the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the appearance performance reception period, the automatic function may be set and the configuration may be such that the setting of the automatic function is permitted. Further, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the challenge performance acceptance period, the automatic function is set, and the configuration may be such that the setting of the automatic function is permitted. Similarly, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the power-up production acceptance period, the automatic function may be set and the configuration may be such that the setting of the automatic function is permitted. Further, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the selection production acceptance period, the automatic function is set, and the configuration may be such that the setting of the automatic function is permitted. Further, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode during the one-hit performance acceptance period, the auto function may be set and the setting of the auto function may be permitted.

- When the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode in the standby state, the auto function may not be set and the setting of the auto function may be restricted. Further, when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode in either the first standby state or the second standby state, the auto function is not set and the setting of the auto function is restricted. It may be configured as follows. In addition, when a special game is being executed and the operation button BT is not in any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, selection production acceptance period, or one-hit attack production acceptance period, the operation button BT will not change to the set operation mode. The configuration may be such that the automatic function is not set when the automatic function is operated, and the automatic function setting is restricted. In addition, during a part of the period when the special game is running and is not in any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, selection production acceptance period, or one-shot production acceptance period. , when the operation button BT is operated in the setting operation mode, the auto function may not be set, and the setting of the auto function may be restricted.

- If the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode during the selection production acceptance period, the automatic function setting may be canceled, and the configuration may be such that cancellation of the automatic function setting is permitted. Further, the configuration may be such that when the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode while in the second standby state, the setting of the auto function is canceled and cancellation of the setting of the auto function is permitted. . That is, when the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode in the standby state, the automatic function setting is canceled and the automatic function setting may be allowed to be canceled.

- If the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode during the appearance production acceptance period, the automatic function setting may not be canceled, and the configuration may be such that the automatic function setting is restricted from being canceled. Furthermore, when the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode during the challenge performance acceptance period, the automatic function setting may not be canceled, and the configuration may be such that canceling the automatic function setting is restricted. Further, when the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode during the power-up effect reception period, the automatic function setting may not be canceled, and the automatic function setting may be restricted from being canceled. Further, when the operation button BT is operated in a release operation mode during the one-hit performance acceptance period, the automatic function setting may not be canceled, and the configuration may be such that canceling the automatic function setting is restricted. In addition, when a special game is being executed and the operation button BT is not in any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, selection production acceptance period, or one-hit attack production acceptance period, the operation button BT is in the release operation mode. The configuration may be such that, when the button is operated, the automatic function setting is not canceled and the automatic function setting is restricted from being canceled. During a part of the period when the special game is running and is not in any of the appearance production acceptance period, challenge production acceptance period, power-up production acceptance period, selection production acceptance period, or one-shot production acceptance period, operations may not be performed. When the button BT is operated in a release operation mode, the automatic function setting may not be canceled, and the configuration may be such that canceling the automatic function setting is restricted. Further, if the operation button BT is operated in the release operation mode while in the first standby state, the auto function setting is not canceled, and the configuration may be such that the release of the auto function setting is restricted. good.

- When the automatic function is set, the configuration may be such that the automatic function setting is canceled when the first standby state ends and the second standby state starts. Similarly, when the volume is being adjusted, the volume may be initialized when the first standby state ends and the second standby state begins. Further, when the auto function is set, the setting of the auto function may be canceled when a reset timing arrives before the end of the second standby state. Similarly, when the volume is being adjusted, the volume may be initialized when a reset timing arrives before the end of the second standby state. Note that the timing at which the auto function setting is canceled and the timing at which the volume is initialized may not be the same. Further, it may be configured such that at least one of the initialization of the volume and the cancellation of the auto function setting is not performed when the device is in the standby state. Further, the brightness of the decorative lamp 17 or the like may be configured to be adjustable, and the brightness may be initialized in the same way as the volume.

・Operation promotion effects that are performed in some or all of the following: character appearance effects, challenge effects, power-up effects, selection effects, and one-shot effects. may be the same. For example, the configuration may be such that the first operation promotion image S1 is displayed and the operation promotion effect is executed both when performing a character appearance effect and when performing a one-hit effect. In addition, in some or all of the cases where a character appearance effect is executed, a challenge effect is executed, a power-up effect is executed, a selection effect is executed, and a blow effect is executed, the operation promotion effect is It may be configured so that it is not executed. Further, the configuration may be such that the operation promotion effect is not executed when the automatic function is set, but the operation promotion effect is executed when the automatic function is not set.

- The type of light emission mode of the operation light emitter Bb may be changed. For example, in addition to the white light emitting mode in the above embodiment, a red light emitting mode may be provided in which the operation light emitting body Bb emits red light. In addition, only when the auto function is not set and during the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception period, and one-shot production reception period, the operation light emitting body Bb The light emitting mode may be a red light emitting mode. When the manipulated light emitter Bb emits light in a red light emitting mode, the expectation of a jackpot may be configured to be higher than when the manipulated light emitter Bb emits light in a white light emit mode. That is, the red light emitting mode may be a light emitting mode related to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. For example, the operation light-emitting body Bb may be configured to be able to emit light in a red light-emitting mode only when a super reach effect is executed during execution of a special game. For example, when the auto function is not set, when it is the appearance effect acceptance period, and when the super reach effect can be executed (the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb is changed to the red light emitting mode). (when it is possible to do so), the light emitting mode of the manipulated light emitting body Bb may be made to be a red light emitting mode with priority over the white light emitting mode and the yellow light emitting mode.

・During some or all of the appearance performance reception period, challenge performance reception period, power-up performance reception period, selection performance reception period, and one-hit performance reception period, the light emitting mode of the operation light body Bb may become a rainbow color light emission mode. There may be. For example, if the special game that is being executed results in a jackpot, the operation light emission will be performed during some or all of the appearance effect acceptance period, challenge effect acceptance period, power-up effect acceptance period, selection effect acceptance period, and one-hit effect acceptance period. The light emitting mode of the body Bb may be configured to be a rainbow color light emitting mode. For example, when the auto function is not set, when it is the appearance production reception period, and when the special game being executed hits the jackpot (the light emission mode of the operation light body Bb is changed to the rainbow color light emission mode). (when it is possible to do so), the light emitting mode of the manipulated light emitting body Bb may be made to be a rainbow light emitting mode with priority over the white light emitting mode and the yellow light emitting mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the predetermined setting is not made, when the operation acceptance period is in progress, and when it is possible to set the notification mode by the notification means to the jackpot related notification mode, The mode of notification by the notification means may be made to be a jackpot-related notification mode with priority over the effective notification mode and the set notification mode.

・Even when the auto function is set, during some or all of the appearance production reception period, challenge production reception period, power-up production reception period, selection production reception period, and one-shot production reception period, The light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb may be configured to be a white light emitting mode instead of a yellow light emitting mode.

- When the auto function is not set and the device is in the second standby state (standby operation acceptance period), the operation light emitting body Bb may be configured to emit light in a white light emitting mode. With this configuration, it is possible to make the user expect something to be executed when the operation button BT is operated, and it becomes easier to increase interest by executing the standby performance.

- The operation button BT does not need to be configured to be operable; for example, it may be configured to be unable to perform vibration effects. Further, although the operation button BT is configured to vibrate by the vibration device Ba, for example, the operation button BT may be configured to be able to perform a protruding operation. At this time, the projecting operation of the operation button BT may be a special operation.

- The setting notification effect may be configured to be executed in a different effect device than the effect display device 25. For example, the configuration may be such that the setting notification effect is executed using a predetermined light emitting body. Furthermore, it is not necessary to execute the setting notification effect.

- Some or all of the operation button BT, the vibration device Ba, and the operation light emitter Bb may be provided as separate members. That is, the vibration device Ba does not have to be built into the operation button BT. Furthermore, the operation light emitter Bb does not need to be built into the operation button BT.

- In a special game that results in a jackpot, after a result that can be specified as not being a jackpot is derived in a one-shot presentation, a predetermined presentation may be performed to finally announce that a jackpot will be achieved. Even in such a case, since it is impossible to specify that it will be a jackpot in a one-hit presentation, it can be said that the result derived in a one-hit presentation is a result that can be specified as not a jackpot. Note that the predetermined performance referred to here is a so-called revival performance.

- The one-hit effect may be configured to be executable only in some of the multiple types of super reach effects. In other words, some of the plurality of types of super reach performances may be configured to have an operational validity period during which the production can proceed in response to the operation of the operation button BT. When configured in this way, even when a super reach effect is executed, an operation validity period may be set in the period after the execution of the super reach effect has started; In some cases, it may not be possible. In other words, even if it is possible to specify that a super reach effect will be executed, there are cases where the operation validity period is set within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed, and there are cases where the operation validity period is set. Sometimes there isn't. Therefore, at least until the execution of the super reach performance is started, it can be said that the operation validity period can be set within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed. In a gaming machine configured as in this separate example, when the automatic setting is set, when the operation button BT is vibrating, and within the remaining period until the end of the special game being executed. When a valid operation period can be set for the operation button BT, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT becomes a yellow light emitting mode. That is, the operation acceptance period may be set when a predetermined setting is made, when the operating means is in a special operation, and within the remaining period until the symbol variation game in progress ends. At this time, the second notification effect is executed by the notification means. On the other hand, in the game machine configured as in this separate example, when the automatic setting is set, when the operation button BT is vibrating, and when the special game being executed remains until the end When a valid operation period can be provided within the period, the light emitting mode of the operation light emitting body Bb of the operation button BT becomes a rainbow color light emitting mode. That is, when the predetermined settings are made, when the operating means is in a special operation, and when the operation acceptance period is not set within the remaining period until the end of the symbol variation game being executed. At this time, the third notification effect is executed by the notification means.

- In the above embodiment, there is a special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) that is executed based on the ball entering the first starting port 26 and a special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) that is executed based on the ball entering the second starting port 27. (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) may be separated. For example, the second special game may be executed with priority over the first special game, or execution may be suspended regardless of the types of the first special game and the second special game. They may be configured to be executed in order. Further, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executed simultaneously. For example, in the low base state, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while in the high base state, the first special game is executed. It may also be configured such that a performance game corresponding to the second special game is executed. Also, for example, at least one of the type of jackpot and the determination rate of various jackpots determined when the first special game becomes a jackpot and when the second special game becomes a jackpot may be made different. good.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small winning lottery (winning lottery) in addition to a jackpot lottery (winning lottery). Generally, when a player wins a small prize (win) in a small prize drawing, a small prize game (win game) is awarded after the special game ends. The gaming machine of the embodiment may, for example, increase the number of small wins per unit time (frequency) compared to a normal gaming state (for example, a gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and a low base state), or The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that can control the number of times (frequency) in which small winning games are given per unit time (so-called small winning RUSH). In addition, in the case where a small winning game can be awarded, for example, when a special game is not being executed, a jackpot game is not being awarded, and a small winning game is not being awarded, the control is set to a standby state. It may be configured as follows.

・As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable state, there are specifications that control the machine to a variable state until the next jackpot game is awarded, specifications that control the machine to a variable state until the player wins a falling lottery (tumble machine), or a predetermined machine. There is a specification (ST machine) in which control is performed in a variable probability state until the specified number of special games are completed. Further, among pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a variable probability state, there is a specification (V probability variable machine) that is controlled to a variable probability state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine with specifications that are a combination of the above-described falling machine and V-probability change machine. Further, the V-probability changing machine has a specification that includes a single big winning hole to generate a specific round game. The V winning machine is equipped with a plurality of big winning holes consisting of a big winning hole (V winning hole) that is opened in a specific round game and a big winning hole that is opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that cause games to occur. The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a V-probability changing machine having any of these specifications.

- In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 41, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamps 17, and a speaker 18 are provided. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. Such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included as a sub-board (sub-control unit).

- In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display section that provides information regarding the firing strength of the game ball. The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display section that displays the number of round games during the jackpot game. Further, the various display parts included in the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (in the above embodiment, the information display panel 22); for example, some or all of the display parts may be combined with other display parts. may be provided on another member.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(b) In a gaming machine where a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a notification are provided. The performances that can be executed by the performance execution means include a first performance and a second performance, and in the first performance, the operation of the operation means related to the first performance is performed. The device is configured such that a first result suggesting a jackpot expectation is derived when the operating means is operated within a first acceptance period in which acceptance is possible, and in the second performance, the second result is derived. When the operation means is operated during the second reception period during which the operation of the operation means related to the production can be accepted, a result that can be identified as a jackpot and a result that can be identified as not a jackpot is generated. One of the second results is derived, and the effect control means is configured to derive the first result when the first effect is executed and a predetermined setting is made. At a timing before half of the reception period has elapsed, the first result is assumed to be that the operation means has been operated even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the first reception period. When the second effect is executed, and the predetermined settings are made, at a timing after half of the second reception period has elapsed, Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the second reception period, it is assumed that the operating means has been operated and the second result is derived, and the predetermined setting can be performed. The notification mode of the notification means is different during at least a part of the period when the setting is made and at least a part of the period when the predetermined setting is not made. Even if the predetermined setting is not made, when a result that can be specified as a jackpot is derived in the second performance, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the common notification mode, and the above-mentioned operation The means is operable, the operation of the operation means includes a special operation, and the notification mode of the notification means is an operation acceptance period including the first acceptance period and the second acceptance period. There are a first notification mode that can specify that the predetermined setting has been made, a second notification mode that can specify that the predetermined setting has been made, and a third notification mode that can be executed when the operating means performs the special operation. , when the predetermined settings are made and the operation acceptance period is not, and the operating means is not performing the special operation, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the second notification mode, and the notification mode of the notification device becomes the second notification mode, is set, and when the operating means is not performing the special operation during the operation acceptance period, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the second notification mode, and the notification mode is set to the second notification mode, and the notification mode is set to the second notification mode, and the notification mode is set to the second notification mode when the operation acceptance period is set. is being executed, the operating means is performing the special operation, and the operation acceptance period can be set within the remaining period until the symbol variation game being executed ends. , the notification mode of the notification means is not the third notification mode, but is when the predetermined setting is made, the operation means is performing the special operation, and the symbol is being executed. A gaming machine characterized in that when the operation acceptance period is not provided within the remaining period until the end of the variable game, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the third notification mode.

(b) In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a notification are provided. The performances that can be executed by the performance execution means include a first performance and a second performance, and in the first performance, the operation of the operation means related to the first performance is performed. The device is configured such that a first result suggesting a jackpot expectation is derived when the operating means is operated within a first acceptance period in which acceptance is possible, and in the second performance, the second result is derived. When the operation means is operated during the second reception period during which the operation of the operation means related to the production can be accepted, a result that can be identified as a jackpot and a result that can be identified as not a jackpot is generated. One of the second results is derived, and the effect control means is configured to derive the first result when the first effect is executed and a predetermined setting is made. At a timing before half of the reception period has elapsed, the first result is assumed to be that the operation means has been operated even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the first reception period. When the second effect is executed, and the predetermined settings are made, at a timing after half of the second reception period has elapsed, Even if the operating means has not been operated since the start of the second reception period, it is assumed that the operating means has been operated and the second result is derived, and the predetermined setting can be performed. The notification mode of the notification means is different during at least a part of the period when the setting is made and at least a part of the period when the predetermined setting is not made. Even if the predetermined settings are not made, when a result that can be identified as a jackpot is derived in the second performance, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the common notification mode, and the notification mode of the notification means becomes the common notification mode. is configured such that the predetermined setting can be controlled to be canceled by operating the operating means in a release operation mode when the predetermined setting is made. If the operation means is operated in the release operation mode during the first acceptance period, the predetermined setting is canceled, while the predetermined setting is canceled. The gaming machine is further characterized in that, during the second acceptance period, the predetermined setting is not canceled even if the operating means is operated in the canceling operation mode.

(C) In a gaming machine in which a winning game can be awarded after the end of a symbol variation game, a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, an operation means operable by a player and having a function as a notification means, and the above-mentioned and a setting notification performance means different from the notification means, and the performances that can be executed by the performance execution means include operation performances that can be executed when a symbol variation game is being executed, and the performances related to the operation performance The operation performance is configured to be executed when the operation means is operated within an operation acceptance period during which the operation of the operation means can be accepted, and the performance control means is configured to perform a predetermined setting. , the operation effect can be executed at a predetermined timing even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the operation acceptance period, and the operation means is operable and the operation effect is The operation of the operation means includes a special operation, and the notification mode of the notification means includes a first notification mode that can notify that it is the operation acceptance period, and a first notification mode that can notify that the predetermined setting has been made. and a third notification mode when the operating means performs the special operation, and when the predetermined setting is made and it is not the operation acceptance period, the operating means is not in the special operation, the notification mode of the notification means is the second notification mode, and when the predetermined setting is made and the operation acceptance period is in effect, the operation means is in the second notification mode. When the special operation is not performed, the notification mode of the notification means is the second notification mode, which is when the predetermined setting is made, and when the operation means is in the special operation, and When the operation acceptance period can be set within the remaining period until the end of the symbol variation game being executed, the notification mode of the notification means does not become the third notification mode, but the predetermined setting is made. When the operation means is performing the special operation and the operation acceptance period is not set within the remaining period until the end of the symbol variation game being executed, the notification means The notification mode is the third notification mode, and the setting notification presentation means is capable of executing a setting notification presentation for notifying that the predetermined setting has been made, and the setting notification presentation means is capable of executing a setting notification presentation for notifying that the predetermined setting has been made, and by operating at least the operation means, the predetermined notification presentation is possible. A gaming machine characterized by having the following settings.

(d) The operation performance includes a first performance and a second performance, and when the first performance is executed and the predetermined setting is made, the first performance is executed. The predetermined timing is a timing before half of the first reception period in which operations on the operation means related to the production can be accepted, and at the predetermined timing, the operation means is operated after the first reception period starts. The first effect can be executed even if the second effect is not operated, and when the second effect is executed and the predetermined setting is made, the first effect related to the second effect is executed. The predetermined timing is a timing after half of a second acceptance period in which an operation of the operating means can be accepted, and at the predetermined timing, the operating means has not been operated since the start of the second acceptance period. The second effect can be executed even if the second effect is not provided, and when both the first effect and the second effect are executed when one symbol variation game is being executed, the effect control means The gaming machine according to technical concept (c) executes the second performance at a timing later than the first performance.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine, 17... Decorative lamp, 18... Speaker, 22... Information display panel, 25... Performance display device, 40... Main board, 40a... Main CPU, 40b... Main ROM, 40c... Main RWM, 41... Sub- Board, 41a...Sub CPU, 41b...Sub ROM, 41c...Sub RWM, BT...Operation button, Ba...Vibration device, Bb...Operation light emitter, DB...Down button, UD...Up button.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine where a winning game can be awarded after the end of a symbol variation game,
a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means;
an operating means that can be operated by a player and has a function as a notification means;
A setting notification effect means different from the notification means,
The performances that can be executed by the performance execution means include operation performances that can be executed when the symbol variation game is being executed,
The operation performance is configured to be executed when the operation means is operated within an operation acceptance period during which an operation of the operation means related to the operation performance can be accepted,
The performance control means is capable of executing the operation performance at a predetermined timing, when a predetermined setting is made, even if the operation means has not been operated since the start of the operation reception period,
The operating means is operable,
The operation of the operating means includes a special operation,
The notification mode of the notification means includes a first notification mode that can notify that it is the operation acceptance period, a second notification mode that can notify that the predetermined setting has been made, and a second notification mode that can notify that the predetermined setting has been made. There is a third notification mode in case of special operation,
The third notification mode is a notification mode that can specify that a winning game is awarded,
When the predetermined setting is made and the operation acceptance period is not, and the operating means is not performing the special operation, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the second notification mode,
When the predetermined setting is made and the operation acceptance period is in effect, when the operation means is not performing the special operation, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the second notification mode,
The operation acceptance period is set when the predetermined setting is made, when the operation means is performing the special operation, and within the remaining period until the end of the symbol variation game being executed. the notification mode of the notification means does not become the third notification mode,
The operation acceptance period is set when the predetermined setting is made, when the operation means is performing the special operation, and within the remaining period until the end of the symbol variation game being executed. when not, the notification mode of the notification means becomes the third notification mode,
The setting notification effect means is capable of executing a setting notification effect to notify that the predetermined setting has been made;
A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined setting is made by operating at least the operating means .