JP7446015B2 - 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 the operating means is used to perform predetermined functions. There are some types of performance that are performed by controlling the performance in response to an operation being performed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-192821

In recent years, games have been equipped with a function that assumes that the operating means has been operated even if the operating means is not actually operated, and controls the performance, and the player can choose whether or not to activate the function. It is also being considered possible. 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 includes a specific operation means that can be operated by a player, a volume adjustment operation means different from the specific operation means, a performance execution means that can execute a performance, and a performance execution means that controls the performance execution means. Effect control means, the effect execution means includes a sound output means capable of outputting a sound, and by operating the volume adjustment operation means, one of the sounds output from the sound output means is provided. The volume of the part or all of the parts is configured to be adjustable, and the performance includes a specific operation performance whose performance content can be changed according to the operation of the specific operation means, and the performance control means controls the specific operation performance. The control state for execution includes a first control state in which the performance content is changed in response to the specific operation means being operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period, and a first control state in which the performance content is changed in response to the specific operation means being operated in a specific operation mode within the specific period. a second control state in which it is assumed that the specific operating means has been operated in the specific operating mode even if the specific operating mode is not operated, and the production contents are changed, and the specific operating mode is changed within the specific period. Even if the result of the specific operation performance is derived by operating in When the specific operating means is operated in a continuous operating mode, the second control state is controlled, and when the specific operating means is operated in the continuous operating mode, When the specific period is started before the prescribed time elapses, the control is not performed to the second control state, and the specified operation is performed in the specific operation mode within the specific period when the control state is in the first control state. When the operating means is operated and the result of the specific operation performance is derived, if the specific operating means is then operated in the continuous operation mode over the specified time, the result of the specific operation performance is derived in the continuous operation mode over the specified time. When the specific operating means is operated, the control is performed to the second control state, and when the specific operating means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the operation is performed. The content of the presentation may change depending on the situation, and the control is continued in the second control state, and the operation of the volume adjustment operation means ends the second control state and returns to the first control state. The gist is that the operation of the specific operating means can be a trigger for ending the second control state and being controlled to the first control state.

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. (a) to (e) are diagrams illustrating an example of a performance mode of a continuous hit performance. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of a presentation mode of special button presentation. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a setting operation for setting an auto button function and a canceling operation for canceling the auto button function. Timing chart regarding auto button function. Timing chart regarding auto button function. Timing chart regarding auto button function. Timing chart regarding auto button function. Timing chart regarding auto button function. Timing chart regarding auto button function. Timing chart regarding auto button function. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing changes in the light emission mode of the internal light emitter.

(First embodiment)
An embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, 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 installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed relative to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. A game area YBa is formed on the front side of the game board YB, into which game balls as game media flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed approximately at the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is assembled to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a performance button BT1, a cross key BT2, and a special button BT3 as operation means that can be operated by a player. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of operating means. The performance button BT1, cross key BT2, and special button BT3 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10. The performance button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are button-type means that can be pressed down. The special button BT3 is a button-type means that can be pressed. The effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 are not limited to button types, but may be touch sensor types, or may have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type means. The performance button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. The performance button BT1 and the special button BT3 are configured to include a single operable part. The cross key BT2 includes a plurality of operable parts, such as a left key LB, a right key RB, an up key UB, and a down key DB. Moreover, the effect button BT1 has an internal light emitting body BL (see FIG. 3) built therein. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the production button BT1 emits light when the internal light-emitting body BL emits light. There are multiple types of light emission modes of the internal light emitter BL. Specifically, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitter BL includes a white light emitting mode in which the internal light emitter BL emits white light, and a yellow light emitting mode in which the internal light emitter BL emits yellow light. The light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL can also be said to be the light emitting mode of the production button BT1. In this embodiment, the performance button BT1 corresponds to a specific operation means that can be operated by the player. Moreover, in this embodiment, the internal light-emitting body BL corresponds to a notification means. Thus, in this embodiment, the notification means is a light emitting body built into the specific operation means. Further, in this embodiment, the special button BT3 corresponds to a non-specific operation means that can be operated by the player. That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific operating means is different from the specific operating means. As described above, in this embodiment, the operating means includes specific operating means and non-specific operating means.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means. The decorative lamp La can perform various notifications and various effects by emitting light from a light emitting body. In this embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to a performance execution means that can perform a performance. In the following description, the effect caused by light emission from the light emitter will be referred to as a "light emission effect." Note that "light emission" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and turning off. Furthermore, in the following description, the fact that the light emitter of the decorative lamp La emits light may be simply referred to as "the decorative lamp La emits light." The decorative lamp La is provided, for example, on the frame 11 or the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker Sp as a sound output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can perform various notifications and various effects by outputting sound. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to a performance execution means that can perform a performance. In the following explanation, a production by outputting sound will be referred to as a "sound production." The speaker Sp is provided in the frame 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display section 13a and a second special symbol display section 13b. The first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b display a special game (special symbol variation game). In the special game, predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the special symbols are fixed and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (special lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays a first special game (first special symbol variation game). The second special symbol display section 13b displays a second special game (second special symbol variation game). In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a loss display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special lottery, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the special game for the jackpot ends.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special reservation display section 13c and a second special reservation display section 13d as display sections that display information that can specify the number of special games on hold. The first special reservation display section 13c displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special reservation number). The second special reservation display section 13d displays information that allows the number of reservations of the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number) to be specified. For example, the upper limit value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include normal winning symbols as a normal winning display result and normal losing symbols as a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal winning normal game. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal pending display section 13f displays information that allows the number of pending games (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number) of the normal game to be specified.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as a display means for displaying images. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH as a display area capable of displaying images, and can perform various notifications and various effects by displaying images on the image display section GH. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to effect execution means capable of executing effects. In the following description, the effect by displaying an image will be referred to as "display effect." The image display section GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the performance display device EH, a performance game (performance symbol variation game) is displayed as one of the display performances. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are variably displayed, and a combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is finally derived. The effect pattern (ornamental pattern) is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a pattern for diversifying display effects. As an example, the performance game of this embodiment is performed by displaying the performance symbols of the left symbol column, middle symbol column, and right symbol column in a variable manner (scroll display) in a predetermined direction, respectively.

The production game is started with the special game and ended with the special game. In the production game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are permanently displayed in the special game are displayed in a fixed and fixed manner. When the jackpot symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the jackpot symbol combinations are fixed and displayed in the performance game. A jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of performance symbols are the same performance symbol, such as "777". When a winning symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, a winning symbol combination is fixed and displayed in a performance game. An example of an incorrect symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. In this specification, the term "temporary stop display" refers to a temporary stop state before the performance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop, such as in a fluctuation display.

In the performance game, a reach performance may be executed. The reach effect is an effect in which a reach is formed in the effect game and a predetermined symbol combination is finally fixed and displayed. The reach is a state in which the same performance symbol is once stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. In this embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The reach performance includes a normal reach performance and a super reach performance, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the normal reach performance.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting port 16 that opens into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that enters the second starting port 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, a condition for holding the second special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normally variable member 17 that can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 16 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 16. . In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 16, but may be in a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated to the open state in the normal winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a grand prize opening 18 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate into an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big winning hole 18. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the big prize opening 18, but it may be a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated to an open state in a special symbol winning game. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when game balls are detected by the count sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a probability variation function that changes the jackpot probability to a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 16, and a time reduction function that reduces the variation time of special games. It is equipped with functions and. The gaming state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

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

The ball entry assist function will be explained.
The ball entry assist function is a function that supports the entry of game balls into the second starting port 16, and is a so-called "electrical support function." The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the entry rate of game balls into the second starting port 16 is different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, making it easier to satisfy the starting conditions for the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is an advantageous state for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be achieved by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control may be a control in which the normal lottery itself is not performed in a low ball entry rate state, but a normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in a high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control includes control to increase the number of openings of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game than in the low ball entry rate state, and control to increase the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal winning game, and one of the normal variable members 17 in the normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the opening time of the inning longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, a variable time saving function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of variable time states as states in which the variable time (average variable time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuating time states include a long fluctuating time state and a short fluctuating time state in which the average fluctuating time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long fluctuating time state. When the time saving function is activated, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can be executed substantially per unit time increases. In other words, the efficiency with which special games are put on hold is improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving function operates in conjunction with the ball entering assist function. In other words, the time-saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function, and is deactivated together with the ball entry assist function.

In this embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function all do not operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function are all activated. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, but the ball entering assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three gaming states, but may have a part or all of them as different gaming states in which the function to be activated among the probability changing function, ball entry assisting function, and time saving function is changed. Further, the number of gaming states may be one or two, or four or more.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol is also the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols are classified into two types: specific symbols and normal symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). The specific symbol is determined to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is awarded. After the end of the jackpot game, the normal symbol has a second advantage until the special game ends a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or until the next jackpot game is awarded. It is determined that the state should be controlled.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the processing. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-board 50. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be outputted in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50. The sub-board 50 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 41, a main control ROM 42, and a main control RWM 43. The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 42 stores judgment values, tables, etc. used for various judgments and drawings. The main control ROM 42 stores fluctuation patterns as fluctuation information that can specify the content of the fluctuation game. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a loss fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in a production game, and finally a jackpot symbol combination is fixed and displayed. For example, the jackpot fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern that can be specified to perform a normal reach performance, and a fluctuation pattern that can be specified to perform a super reach performance.

The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that permanently displays a winning symbol combination in the performance game. The deviation variation patterns include a "with reach" variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed, and a "no reach" variation pattern in which a reach effect is not performed. The variation patterns with and without reach include a variation pattern in which it can be specified that a normal reach effect will be performed, and a variation pattern in which it can be specified that a super reach effect will be performed. The out-of-reach variation patterns include a variation pattern in which a specific variation time can be specified as the variation time of the special game, and a variation pattern in which a variation time shorter than the specific variation time can be specified. In addition, in the following explanation, the variation content when a special game is executed at a specific variation time may be referred to as "normal variation", and the special game may be executed at a variation time shorter than the specific variation time. The content of the fluctuation at this time may be referred to as "shortening fluctuation." When the variation content of the special game is normal variation, the performance game is executed in such a manner that the performance symbols of all symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed at mutually different timings. On the other hand, when the variation content of the special game is a shortened variation, the presentation game is executed in such a manner that the presentation symbols in multiple rows, which are at least some of all the symbol rows, are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same or approximately the same timing. be done.

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

The main control CPU 41 is connected to each sensor: a first starting sensor SE1, a second starting sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each of the sensors SE1 to SE4 detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 controls each of the first special symbol display section 13a, the second special symbol display section 13b, the first special reservation display section 13c, the second special reservation display section 13d, the normal symbol display section 13e, and the normal reservation display section 13f. Connected to the display section. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display contents of each display section 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the normally variable member 17 by controlling the first actuator A1. The main control CPU41 is connected to the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the second actuator A2.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, audio performance data used for audio performance, and the like.

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

The sub-control CPU51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls at least one of the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp, thereby realizing a function as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

The sub-control CPU51 is connected to a production button BT1, a cross key BT2, and a special button BT3. The sub-control CPU51 is configured to be able to input a first operation signal (on signal) that is output when the production button BT1 is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a second operation signal (on signal) that is output when the cross key BT2 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB) is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a third operation signal (on signal) that is output when the special button BT3 is operated. In the following explanation, among the operation signals output when the cross key BT2 is operated, the operation signal output when the left key LB is operated is referred to as the left operation signal, and the operation signal output when the right key RB is operated. The operation signal to be output is referred to as a right operation signal, the operation signal output when the upper key UB is operated is referred to as an upper operation signal, and the operation signal output when the lower key DB is operated is referred to as a down operation signal. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the internal light-emitting body BL. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the internal light-emitting body BL.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting hole 15 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 15, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (in this embodiment, 4). do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 updates the first special reservation number by adding one. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that allows identification of the updated first special reservation number. In this way, the first special game suspension condition is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the first special suspension number is less than the upper limit number. Next, the main control CPU 41 obtains a random number generated within the main board 40 and causes the main control RWM 43 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random numbers include a special winning random number used for a special lottery (jackpot lottery), a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, and a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information in such a manner that it is possible to specify that the random number information is for the first special game and to specify the storage order of the random number information. 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. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start conditions for the first special game are satisfied.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 43, when no game ball enters the first starting port 15, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball enters the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 updates the second special reservation number by adding one. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the second special game hold condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number. Next, the main control CPU 41 obtains a random number generated within the main board 40 and causes the main control RWM 43 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that the random number information is used for the second special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the start condition for the second special game is satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 43, when no game ball enters the second starting port 16, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the start conditions for the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when a jackpot game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, and makes a negative determination when a jackpot game or a special game is in progress. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the second special pending number is greater than zero. If the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 41 generates a standby state command that can identify the standby state, outputs it to the sub board 50, and ends the special symbol start process. The standby state is a state when the variable game is not being executed, the jackpot game is not awarded, and the variable game is not on hold. Note that in the following explanation, a period when the game is not in a standby state will be referred to as a "gaming period." In other words, in this embodiment, the game period is a period during which a special game is being executed, a jackpot game is being executed, or a pending special game is waiting to start.

If it is determined that the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that allows identification of the updated first special reservation number. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires from the main control RWM 43 the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 uses the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win the jackpot. The main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability variable function is activated). When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 41 performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using the winning symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines a loss symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop in the first special game. In the loss fluctuation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using fluctuation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a loss fluctuation pattern with reach or no reach. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If it is determined that the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. The process for executing the second special game includes changing the "first special game" to the "second special game" and changing the "first special pending number" to the "second special game" for the process for executing the first special game. Since this is a process that has been replaced with "Special Reservation Number", detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41 completes the special symbol start process after performing the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special game can be executed by the main control CPU 41 performing the following processing.

Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and displayed when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and displayed when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-board 50 with the start of the special game. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process and the start of the special game (or production game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol or losing symbol) determined in the special symbol start process. Furthermore, when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (or production game) to the sub-board 50. do. Note that the fluctuation start command, special symbol command, and fluctuation end command are different control commands when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed.

Next, the jackpot game process will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main control CPU 41 causes the jackpot symbols to be fixed and stopped in the special game, the main control CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub-board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 using the specified opening control data for the jackpot game, and opens the jackpot opening 18. The main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to close the big prize opening 18 when the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or when the above-mentioned upper limit time has elapsed. By doing so, the round game ends. The main control CPU 41 repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 41 starts a round game, it outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub-board 50. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command) that can specify the start of the ending time to the sub-board 50. The main control CPU 41 ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time to the sub-board 50.

Next, a probability transition process for transitioning a probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 41 finishes the jackpot game based on the specific symbol, it sets a high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43 after finishing the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state. When starting a jackpot game and the high probability flag is set, the main control CPU 41 erases the high probability flag. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, a process for transitioning the ball entry rate state and the variable time state will be described.
When the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main control RWM 43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 43 every time a special game is started after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols, so that the special game after the jackpot game ends. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 41 erases the activation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the activation number is completed. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols, the main control CPU 41 controls the ball into a low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of activation ends. When starting a jackpot game and the activation flag is set, the main control CPU 41 erases the activation flag. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the ball into a low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game. Note that the main control CPU 41 controls the ball to a short variable time state when controlling to a high ball entry rate state, and controls to a long variable time state to control to a low ball entry rate state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be explained.
First, the production game processing will be explained. The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game while the special game is being executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the effect game by performing the following processing.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the effect display device EH to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, it selects the performance pattern (performance content) of the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be fixed and displayed in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the control command. If the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the deviant symbol combination when it is possible to specify the deviant symbol from the special symbol command.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is satisfied. In this embodiment, the reach condition is established by determining the fluctuation pattern of reach. For example, the reach condition may be established by performing a predetermined reach effect lottery and winning the reach effect lottery. When the ready-to-win condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the performance symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the ready-to-win performance symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination including a ready-to-win symbol combination when the ready-to-win condition is satisfied and it is possible to specify a symbol that deviates from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination that does not include a ready-to-win when the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied and a symbol that deviates from the special symbol command can be specified.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to start variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row, triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the performance game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display section GH of the effect display device EH to variably display three rows of effect symbols. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 51 causes each production pattern to be stopped and displayed to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination, and is triggered by the input of the variation end command. , by displaying each effect pattern in a fixed and stopped manner, the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, irrespective of the variation end command. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing will be explained.
The jackpot performance process is a process for executing a performance during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot performance). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the presentation device group to execute the opening presentation. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes an effect display device EH, a decorative lamp La, and a speaker Sp. Further, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the production device group to execute a round production. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending start command, it controls the production device group to execute the ending production. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, it controls the presentation device group to end the ending presentation.

Next, an example of a performance that can be executed in this embodiment will be described.
The performances that can be executed by the pachinko game machine 10 include a continuous hit performance. The continuous hit performance is a performance that can be executed during the special game and before the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the ready-to-win effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the continuous hit effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the ready-to-reach effect.

As shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(e), in the continuous hit performance, a specific operation promotion image SG and a first performance image EG1 that prompt (or instruct) the operation of the performance button BT1 are displayed on the performance display device EH. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the performance that displays the specific operation promotion image SG is a performance that encourages the user to operate the performance button BT1, and corresponds to a specific operation promotion performance that encourages the user to operate the specific operation means. That is, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include specific operation promotion effects. The specific operation promotion image SG displayed in the repeated-hit performance can also be said to be an image that urges the user to operate the performance button BT1 multiple times (so-called repeated hits). Further, the first effect image EG1 displayed in the continuous hit effect is an image displayed in one of a plurality of display modes (for example, 11 levels). Then, in the continuous hit effect, the first effect image EG1 changes stepwise in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. Specifically, in the continuous hit performance, the first performance image EG1 is displayed for a predetermined specific number of times (for example, (10 times) as the upper limit, and the display mode changes stepwise each time the operation is performed. That is, it can be said that the first effect image EG1 is an image that suggests the number of times the effect button BT1 has been operated in the continuous hit effect. In addition, in the continuous hit performance, if the performance button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the second performance image EG2 or the third performance image EG3 is displayed, and the result of the continuous hit performance is finally displayed. derived. Incidentally, in the continuous hit performance, if the performance button BT1 is not operated a specific number of times within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the result of the continuous hit performance is finally derived after the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance ends. .

In this way, in the continuous hit performance, the performance content is advanced in response to the performance button BT1 being operated a specific number of times within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit performance. In this embodiment, the operational validity period related to the continuous hit effect corresponds to a specific period. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the production button BT1 is operated a specific number of times, that is, a mode in which the production button BT1 is repeatedly pressed corresponds to a specific operation mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit performance corresponds to a specific operation performance in which the content of the performance progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a continuous hit effect is executed, at least after the display of the specific operation promotion image SG has started, by repeatedly hitting the effect button BT1, the continuous hit effect is executed in accordance with the repeated tapping operation. The content is progressing. In the present embodiment, the continuous hit performance corresponds to a specific operation performance in which the content of the performance progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means after the specific operation promotion performance is started. As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include specific operation effects.

In the continuous hit performance, the expected level of jackpot in the special game being executed differs depending on the final result. Specifically, in this embodiment, the expectation level of a jackpot in the special game being executed is higher when the second effect image EG2 is displayed than when the third effect image EG3 is finally displayed. The second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 can be said to be images that suggest or notify the degree of expectation of a jackpot in the special game being executed. In this way, in the continuous hit performance, the result of the continuous hit performance is finally derived. That is, in the present embodiment, in the specific operation performance, the result of the specific operation performance is finally derived.

Specifically, in the continuous hit performance of this embodiment, the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed first, and the first performance image EG1 is displayed in the first stage display mode (see FIG. 4(a)). That is, when the performance button BT1 is not operated at all in the continuous hit performance, the first performance image EG1 is displayed in the first stage display mode. Thereafter, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the second stage, third stage, etc. each time the effect button BT1 is operated. For example, when the performance button BT1 is operated five times within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the first performance image EG1 is displayed in the sixth stage display mode (see FIG. 4(b)). Further, when the performance button BT1 is operated 10 times within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the first performance image EG1 is displayed in the display mode of the 11th stage (see FIG. 4(c)). In the continuous hit performance, the first performance image EG1 is displayed in the 11th stage display mode even if the performance button BT1 is operated 11 times or more within the operation validity period. That is, the first effect image EG1 does not exceed the maximum stage (in this embodiment, the 11th stage) even if the effect button BT1 is operated more than a specific number of times within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect. The display mode does not change. In the continuous hit performance, if the performance button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, or after the end of the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the second performance image EG2 or the third performance image EG3 is displayed (see FIGS. 4(d) and 4(e)).

The performances that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include hidden button performances. The hidden button performance is a performance that can be executed during the execution of the special game and during the execution of the reach performance. The hidden button performance is a performance that can be executed while the normal reach performance is being executed.

The hidden button performance is a performance that is executed when the performance button BT1 is operated. When the hidden button effect is executed, unlike the case where the continuous hit effect is executed, the specific operation promotion image SG is not displayed and the operation of the effect button BT1 is not prompted. The hidden button performance is executed in response to the performance button BT1 being operated within the operational validity period related to the hidden button performance. The hidden button performance is executed by displaying a performance image related to the hidden button performance on the performance display device EH. Specifically, when the performance button BT1 is operated within a predetermined operational validity period (for example, 3 seconds) related to the hidden button performance, a performance image related to the hidden button performance is displayed, and the hidden button performance is executed. . The specific operation promotion image SG is not displayed on the effect display device EH within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect. Incidentally, if the performance button BT1 is not operated within the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance, even if the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance ends, the performance image related to the hidden button performance will not be displayed, and the hidden button performance will not be displayed. The performance is not performed. In this way, the hidden button effect is executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1 within the validity period related to the hidden button effect without displaying the specific operation promotion image SG. In this embodiment, the hidden button effect corresponds to a special operation effect that is executed in response to an operation of a specific operation means without executing a specific operation promotion effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include special operation effects. In addition, in the present embodiment, the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance is a period during which the hidden button performance can be executed in response to the operation of the performance button BT1, and the special operation can be performed in response to the operation of the specific operation means. This corresponds to the period during which the performance can be executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include special operation effects.

There are multiple types of performance images related to the hidden button performance. In the hidden button performance, the expectation level of a jackpot in the special game being executed differs depending on the performance image related to the hidden button performance that is displayed in response to the operation of the performance button BT1. The performance image related to the hidden button performance can be said to be an image that suggests or informs the expectation level of a jackpot in the special game being executed.

The performances that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include special button performances. The special button performance is a performance that can be executed during the execution of the special game and during the execution of the reach performance. The special button performance is a performance that can be executed during execution of the super reach performance among the reach performances.

As shown in FIGS. 5(a) to 5(c), in the special button effect, a special operation promotion image TG that prompts (or instructs) to operate the special button BT3 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In this embodiment, the performance that displays the special operation promotion image TG is a performance that encourages the user to operate the special button BT3, and corresponds to a non-specific operation promotion performance that prompts the user to operate the non-specific operation means. That is, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include non-specific operation promotion effects. Further, in the special button performance, when the special button BT3 is operated, the result of the special button performance is derived. Specifically, in the special button performance, if the special button BT3 is operated within a predetermined operational validity period (for example, 5 seconds) related to the special button performance, the fourth performance image EG4 or the fifth performance image EG5 is displayed. Finally, the result of the special button effect is derived. Incidentally, in the special button performance, if the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation validity period related to the special button performance, the result of the special button performance is finally derived after the operation validity period related to the special button performance ends. Ru.

In this way, in the special button performance, the content of the performance is advanced in response to the special button BT3 being operated within the operational validity period related to the special button performance. In this embodiment, the special button performance is a performance in which the content of the performance progresses in response to the operation of the special button BT3, and corresponds to a non-specific operation performance in which the performance progresses in response to the operation of the non-specific operation means. As described above, in this embodiment, the effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include non-specific operation effects.

In the special button performance, it is possible to specify whether the special game being executed will be a jackpot based on the finally derived result. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the fourth effect image EG4 is finally displayed, it can be specified that the special game being executed is a jackpot, while when the fifth effect image EG5 is finally displayed is displayed, it cannot be determined that the special game being executed is a jackpot. The fourth effect image EG4 and the fifth effect image EG5 can be said to be images that make it possible or impossible to specify that the special game being executed will be a jackpot. In this way, in the special button performance, the result of the special button performance is finally derived.

Specifically, in the special button presentation of this embodiment, the special operation promotion image TG is displayed first (see FIG. 5(a)). After that, in the special button effect, when the special button BT3 is operated or after the validity period related to the special button effect ends, the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed (FIG. 5(b) and FIG. 5(c)).

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display area (effect area) where the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is the display area (effect area) where the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. different from. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is larger than the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. big. Therefore, in this embodiment, the performance area where the non-specific operation promotion performance is performed is larger than the performance area where the specific operation promotion performance is performed. Note that the display area (effect area) in which the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH can also be said to be the size of the special operation promotion image TG. Similarly, the display area (effect area) in which the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH can also be said to be the size of the specific operation promotion image SG.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the continuous hit performance is a performance that can be executed either when a ready-to-win performance is executed or when a ready-to-reach performance is executed. On the other hand, the hidden button performance is a performance that can be executed only when the reach performance is executed. Therefore, the hidden button effect has fewer opportunities to be executed and is executed less frequently than the continuous press effect. In other words, the frequency with which special operation effects are executed is lower than the frequency with which specific operation effects are executed. Further, the special button performance is a performance that can be executed only when a reach performance is executed and a super reach performance is executed. Therefore, special button effects have fewer opportunities to be executed and are executed less frequently than continuous press effects. In other words, the frequency at which non-specific operation effects are executed is lower than the frequency at which specific operation effects are executed. Further, special button effects have fewer opportunities to be executed and are executed less frequently than hidden button effects. In other words, the frequency at which non-specific operation effects are executed is lower than the frequency at which special operation effects are executed.

Next, an example of the customization function installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The customization function of this embodiment includes an auto button function. The auto button function is a function that assists the player in operating the operating means required in a predetermined performance. In particular, the auto button function of the present embodiment is a function that assists the player in operating the performance button BT1 in a continuous hit performance. Further, the auto button function of this embodiment is a function that assists the player in operating the special button BT3 in the special button effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the auto button function can be set and canceled by operation using the performance button BT1. In the following explanation, the auto button function may be set as "auto button ON," and the auto button function may not be set (cancelled) as "auto button OFF." It may be indicated as In this embodiment, the state when the auto button is OFF corresponds to the first control state, and the state when the auto button is ON corresponds to the second control state.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify whether the auto-button function is set based on the value of the auto-button flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the auto button function by setting a predetermined value in the auto button flag, and cancels the auto button function by erasing the value of the auto button flag. The sub-control CPU 51 can control various effects depending on whether the auto button function is set.

For example, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls whether the performance button BT1 is operated within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance even if the performance button BT1 is not operated within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance. Then, the first effect image EG1 is changed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 by assuming that the effect button BT1 has been operated at a predetermined interval from a predetermined timing in the operational validity period related to the continuous hit effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 up to the maximum stage (in this embodiment, the 11th stage). After that, the sub-control CPU51 displays the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3, and derives the result of the continuous hit effect. That is, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the production button BT1 has been operated in a specific operation mode even if the production button BT1 is not operated in the specific operation mode within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit production. The content of the performance progresses. On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the first effect image EG1 when the effect button BT1 is operated within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit effect. However, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the first effect image EG1 if the effect button BT1 is not operated within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit effect. Then, if the first effect image EG1 changes to the maximum stage, or if the first effect image EG1 does not change to the maximum stage within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub control CPU 51 controls the second effect image EG1 to change to the maximum stage. EG2 or third effect image EG3 is displayed, and the result of the continuous hit effect is derived.

For example, when the auto button is ON, even if the special button BT3 is not operated within the effective period of operation related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 may press the special button within the effective period of operation related to the special button effect. It is assumed that BT3 has been operated, the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed, and the result of the special button effect is derived. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the special button BT3 has been operated at a predetermined timing during the operation validity period related to the special button effect, displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5, and displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5. Derive the results. That is, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the special button BT3 has been operated and advances the production content even if the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation validity period related to the special button production. . On the other hand, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 when the special button BT3 is operated within the operation validity period related to the special button effect. , derive the result of special button performance. However, when the auto button is OFF and the result of the special button performance has not been derived within the operation validity period related to the special button performance, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the fourth performance image EG4 or the fifth performance image EG5. , derive the result of special button performance. The case where the result of the special button performance is not derived within the operation validity period related to the special button performance includes, for example, the case where the special button BT3 is not operated within the operation validity period related to the special button performance.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF, if the performance button BT1 is not operated within the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance, the performance button BT1 will be The hidden button effect will not be performed assuming that the button has been operated. In this way, the hidden button effect is performed within a period in which the hidden button effect can be executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1, regardless of whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. It is not executed when the effect button BT1 is not operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the special operation effect is specified within a period in which the special operation effect can be executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means, regardless of whether the special operation effect is in the first control state or the second control state. It is not executed when the operating means is not operated.

Next, various controls performed by the sub-control CPU 51 regarding various effects will be explained.
First, control related to execution of the continuous hit effect will be explained.
When the variation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery to determine whether to execute the continuous hit effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the execution rate of the continuous hit effect is varied depending on the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 does not cause the continuous hit effect to be executed when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is a missed variation pattern that allows shortening variation to be specified as the variation content of the variation game. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the continuous hit effect when the shortening variation variation game is executed. On the other hand, if the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command is not a missed variation pattern that allows shortening variation to be specified as the variation content of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes different executions depending on the type of the identified variation pattern. An execution lottery is performed so that a consecutive hit effect is executed at a certain rate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies a jackpot variation pattern, it is preferable that the execution rate of the continuous hit effect is higher than when a loss variation pattern is specified.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the continuous hit performance, it performs a performance image determination lottery to determine the performance image (result of the continuous hit performance) to be finally displayed in the continuous hit performance using a predetermined random number. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a performance image determination lottery such that the determination ratio of performance images is varied depending on the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the sub-control RWM 53 to store information that allows identification of the determined effect image. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect image so that when the second effect image EG2 is determined, the jackpot expectation level is higher than when the third effect image EG3 is determined. Here, in order to increase the expectation of a jackpot when a predetermined effect image is determined, there are two ways to determine the predetermined effect image when a losing variation pattern is identified, and to determine a predetermined effect image when a jackpot variation pattern is identified. When determining the performance image, it is preferable to increase the "ratio of the jackpot fluctuation pattern identified" to the total.

Further, when executing the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM 53 to a value that can identify that the operation is in the valid period related to the continuous hit effect. Further, with the start of the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the specific operation promotion image SG. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the initial stage (first stage) in the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the first effect image EG1 at a stage that can be specified from the stage flag. When the value of the stage flag is updated within the operational validity period related to the repeated hit performance, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first performance image EG1 at a stage that can be specified from the updated stage flag. Control.

If the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect is within, and the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 adds 1 to the value of the stage flag when the first operation signal indicating that the effect button BT1 has been operated is input. and updates the value of the stage flag. At this time, the sub-control CPU51 controls the effect display device EH to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the value of the updated stage flag. Further, when the value of the updated stage flag reaches the upper limit stage (11th stage), the sub-control CPU 51 derives the result of the continuous hit performance at the timing after changing the display mode of the first performance image EG1. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to. Specifically, the sub-control CPU51 produces an effect to display the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image EG3 determined by the above-described effect image determination lottery based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53. Controls display device EH. In addition, if the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance is within and the auto button is OFF, when the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance ends, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the result of the continuous hit performance according to the end of the operation validity period. The effect display device EH is controlled to derive .

If the auto button is ON when starting the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the effect button BT1 to be operated at predetermined intervals from a predetermined timing after the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect starts. 1 is added to the value of the stage flag, and the value of the stage flag is updated. As a result, the value of the stage flag is updated at predetermined intervals (for example, at intervals of 0.5 seconds). At this time, the sub-control CPU51 controls the effect display device EH to change the display mode of the first effect image EG1 based on the value of the updated stage flag. Further, when the value of the updated stage flag reaches the upper limit stage (11th stage), the sub-control CPU 51 derives the result of the continuous hit performance at the timing after changing the display mode of the first performance image EG1. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to.

In this way, the control states when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the continuous hit effect include a time when the auto button is OFF and a time when the auto button is ON. Then, when the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control to advance the performance content in response to repeated hits of the performance button BT1 within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit performance. That is, in this embodiment, the control state when the performance control means executes the specific operation performance includes a first state in which the performance content is advanced in response to the specific operation means being operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period. There is a control state. On the other hand, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control to proceed with the production content by assuming that the production button BT1 has been repeatedly pressed even if the production button BT1 is not repeatedly pressed within the operational validity period related to the repeated-press production. I do. That is, in the present embodiment, the control state when the performance control means executes the specific operation performance includes a state in which the specific operation means is in the specific operation mode even if the specific operation device is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period. There is a second control state in which it is assumed that an operation has been performed and the production content is advanced. Thus, in this embodiment, there are a first control state and a second control state.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the result of the continuous hit effect does not change depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, which of the second effect image EG2 and the third effect image EG3 is displayed in the continuous hit effect is the same whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

Next, control related to execution of the hidden button effect will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command capable of specifying a reach/miss variation pattern or a jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to perform an execution lottery to determine whether the hidden button performance can be executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the ratio at which it is decided that the hidden button effect can be executed is different depending on the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. conduct. For example, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute a hidden button effect compared to when it is a reach-to-reach fluctuation pattern. It may be arranged such that the ratio at which the is determined is increased. In addition, if an execution lottery is not performed and a fluctuation start command that can specify a reach fluctuation pattern or a jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, it is determined that the hidden button effect can be executed. Good too.

Further, when it is determined that the hidden button effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the ready-to-reach effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM 53 to a value that can identify that the operation is in the valid period related to the hidden button effect. In addition, within the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect, when the first operation signal is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of effect image related to the hidden button effect using a predetermined random number, and A performance display device EH is controlled to display various types of performance images, and a hidden button performance is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect related to the hidden button effect so that the determination ratio of the effect image related to the hidden button effect is different depending on the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. Decide on the image type. Incidentally, whether the auto button is OFF or the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the hidden button effect if the first operation signal is input within the operational validity period for the hidden button effect. On the other hand, whether the auto button is OFF or the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the hidden button effect unless the first operation signal is input within the operation validity period for the hidden button effect. .

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of effect image related to the hidden button effect does not change depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, which type of hidden button performance image is displayed in the hidden button performance is the same whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

Next, control related to execution of the special button effect will be explained.
The sub-control CPU 51 generates a fluctuation start command that can specify a reach/miss fluctuation pattern that can specify that a super reach effect will be performed in a performance game or a jackpot fluctuation pattern that can specify that a super reach effect will be performed in a performance game. When inputted, an execution lottery is performed using a predetermined random number to determine whether or not to execute a special button effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs an execution lottery so that the execution rate of the special button effect is varied depending on the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. For example, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 increases the execution rate of the special button effect compared to when it is a hit fluctuation pattern with reach. You can do it like this. In addition, without conducting an execution lottery, it is possible to specify a winning fluctuation pattern with a reach that can be specified to perform a super reach effect in a performance game, or a jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be specified to perform a super reach effect in a performance game. It may be configured such that when a variation start command is input, it is determined to execute a special button effect.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the special button effect, it determines the effect image (result of the special button effect) to be finally displayed in the special button effect. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command that can specify a reach-to-reach variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fifth effect image EG5 as the effect image to be finally displayed in the special button effect. On the other hand, when a fluctuation start command that can specify a jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fourth performance image EG4 as the performance image to be finally displayed in the special button performance. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the sub-control RWM 53 to store information that allows identification of the determined effect image.

Furthermore, when performing the special button performance, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation validity period related to the special button performance at a predetermined timing during the execution of the super reach performance. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets, for example, the operation valid period flag in the sub-control RWM 53 to a value that can identify that the operation is in the valid period related to the special button effect. Further, with the start of the operation validity period related to the special button effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the special operation promotion image TG.

If the operation validity period related to the special button performance is still within the valid period and the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the third operation signal indicating that the special button BT3 has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the result of the special button performance. Derive it. At this time, the sub-control CPU51 controls the effect display device EH to display the fourth effect image EG4 or the fifth effect image EG5 determined as a result of the special button effect, based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53. and control to derive the result of special button performance. In addition, if the automatic button is OFF within the valid period of operation related to the continuous press effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special button effect when the valid period of operation related to the special button effect ends. Derive the result. On the other hand, when starting the operation valid period related to the special button effect, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special button BT3 to be activated at a predetermined timing after the operation valid period related to the special button effect starts. It is assumed that the button has been operated, and the effect display device EH is controlled to derive the result of the special button effect.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result of the special button effect does not change depending on whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, which of the fourth effect image EG4 and the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed in the special button effect is the same whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

Here, the setting operation for setting the auto button function and the canceling operation for canceling the auto button function will be explained together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.
First, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function when in the standby state will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in a standby state, the automatic button function can be set and canceled when the performance button BT1 is operated once. That is, in this embodiment, both the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function in the standby state are operations of operating the production button BT1 once. Specifically, in the standby state, when the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value, the sub control CPU 51, upon input of the first operation signal indicating that the production button BT1 has been operated, Set a predetermined value to the auto button flag. Furthermore, in the standby state, if a predetermined value is set in the auto button flag, the sub control CPU 51 erases the value set in the auto button flag upon input of the first operation signal. . As a result, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can switch between auto button ON and auto button OFF each time the production button BT1 is operated once when in the standby state.

Next, a description will be given of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the gaming period and outside the operation valid period for various button effects. In this embodiment, "outside the valid operation period for various button effects" refers to any of the valid operation period for continuous press effects, the valid operation period for hidden button effects, and the valid operation period for special button effects. period during which there is no

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the performance button BT1 is continuously operated for a specified period of time (in this embodiment, 2 seconds) during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances. The configuration is such that the auto button function can be set based on this (so-called long press). Note that in the following description, an operation mode in which the button is operated continuously, that is, an operation mode in which the button is pressed for a long time may be referred to as a "continuous operation mode." That is, in this embodiment, the setting operation of the auto button function during the gaming period and outside the valid operation period for various button effects is an operation of pressing and holding the effect button BT1 for a specified time. .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 51 starts updating a predetermined timer in the sub-control RWM 53 upon input of the first operation signal (time t1). Thereafter, while inputting the first operation signal, the sub-control CPU 51 measures the time that the production button BT1 is held down by updating the value of a predetermined timer at every predetermined control cycle. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button flag to be set to a predetermined value when the time during which the production button BT1 has been pressed for a long time reaches the specified time T1 (time t2). As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 can detect that the performance button BT1 has been pressed and held for a specified period of time when the auto button is OFF during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances. Control the auto button to ON as a trigger. That is, in the present embodiment, when the production control means is in the first control state, the performance control means enters the second control state in response to the specific operation means being operated in a continuous operation mode in which the production control means is operated continuously over a predetermined period of time. can be controlled to For example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period for various button performances is defined as a "non-specific period". In this case, in this embodiment, when the effect control means is in the first control state within a non-specific period different from the specific period, the production control means is triggered by the specific operation means being operated in a continuous operation mode for a specified period of time. It can be said that the control is performed in the second control state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated when the performance button BT1 is operated once. It is configured so that the auto button function can be canceled. That is, the operation to cancel the auto button function during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button effects is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances. Taking this as an opportunity, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51, during the gaming period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances, when the auto button is ON, is triggered by the performance button BT1 being operated once. Control the auto button to OFF. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it is controlled to the first control state in response to the operation of the specific operation means. That is, in this embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control returns to the first control state. For example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period for various button performances is defined as a "non-specific period". In this case, in this embodiment, if the specific operating means is operated during the second control state within a non-specific period that is different from the specific period, the second control state ends and the first control state returns. It can be said that it is controlled.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the cross key BT2 is operated during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button effects, the auto button will not be OFF. not controlled by. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances, the auto button will not be activated. Not controlled to OFF. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it does not control to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in this embodiment, if the non-specific operating means is operated while in the second control state, the control is continued to be in the second control state.

Next, a description will be given of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the game period and when a continuous hit effect is executed, after the effect button BT1 has been operated a specific number of times within the operational validity period related to the continuous effect. The automatic button function can be set when the button is pressed for a specified period of time. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the game period and when a continuous performance is executed, the performance button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operational validity period related to the continuous performance, and the result of the continuous performance is derived. The automatic button function can be set when the button is pressed and held down for a specified period of time after the button has been pressed. That is, in this embodiment, during the gaming period and when a continuous hit effect is executed, the auto button function setting operation is performed by holding down the effect button BT1 for a specified time after the result of the continuous effect is derived. This is an operation to do.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when starting the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts an operation valid period T2 (simply referred to as "operation valid period" in FIG. 8) related to the continuous hit effect. t11). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the stage flag in the sub-control RWM 53 by adding 1 every time the first operation signal is input (times t12 to t13). Here, it is assumed that the production button BT1 has been operated a specific number of times (in this embodiment, 10 times). That is, the value of the stage flag becomes a value indicating the maximum stage, the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the display mode of the maximum stage (in this embodiment, the 11th stage), and the display mode of the first effect image EG1 is changed to the display mode of the maximum stage (in this embodiment, the 11th stage), and the second effect image EG2 or the third effect image It is assumed that the effect image EG3 is displayed and the result of the continuous hit effect is derived. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the production button BT1 has been pressed and held for a specified period of time, and the auto button flag is not set to a predetermined value, the sub control CPU 51 controls the auto button flag to be set to a predetermined value. (Time t14). In other words, when the value of the stage flag is a value indicating the maximum stage, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a predetermined value to the auto button flag when the production button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time. do. Note that the process for determining that the production button BT1 has been operated in a continuous operation mode is the same as the process explained in FIG. 7, and therefore the explanation will be omitted. In this way, when the auto button is OFF and the game period is in progress, and when a continuous hit effect is to be executed, the sub control CPU 51 controls the operation after repeatedly hitting the effect button BT1 and deriving the result of the continuous hit effect. The auto button is turned ON when the button is pressed for a specified period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, when in the first control state and within a specific period, the effect control means operates in a specific operation mode and continues to operate in a continuous operation mode for a specified period of time after the result of the specific operation effect is derived. The second control state is controlled when the specific operation means is operated.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto button is OFF and before the result of the continuous hit effect is derived, for example, the effect button BT1 is kept being operated after the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect has started. Even when time has elapsed, the auto button is not turned on. That is, in this embodiment, the effect control means does not control to the second control state even when a specified time has elapsed with the specific operation means being operated after the specific period started.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the performance button BT1 is simply pressed and held for a specified period of time within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the automatic button is not turned ON and the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance is After the result of the continuous hit effect is derived, the automatic button is turned ON by pressing and holding the effect button BT1 for a specified time. When the automatic button is OFF within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the sub-control CPU 51 may not control the automatic button ON even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified time. That is, in the present embodiment, when the production control means is in the first control state within a specific period, the production control means does not control to the second control state even if the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode for a specified period of time. There is.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 cancels the auto button function when the performance button BT1 is operated once during the game period and when a continuous hit performance is executed. is configured to be possible. That is, in this embodiment, the operation to cancel the auto button function during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is executed is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first operation signal has been input when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and when a continuous hit effect is executed. As a trigger, delete the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to turn off the auto button when the performance button BT1 is operated once when the auto button is ON during the game period and when a continuous hit performance is executed. do. Particularly, when the auto button is ON and the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect is within, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated once. That is, in this embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the production button BT1 is operated within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit production. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it is controlled to the first control state in response to the operation of the specific operation means. That is, in this embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control returns to the first control state. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect, the auto button is not turned OFF. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit effect, the auto button is not turned OFF. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it does not control to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in this embodiment, if the non-specific operation means is operated while in the second control state, the control is continued to be in the second control state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the performance button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, this operation will trigger the operation. The content of the continuous hit performance may progress, and the automatic button is controlled to be OFF. In other words, during the gaming period and within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect, if the effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, by that one operation of the effect button BT1, As the performance content of the continuous hit performance progresses, the auto button function is canceled. As described above, in the present embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the presentation content may progress in accordance with the operation, and The control state is ended and the control is returned to the first control state.

Next, the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in the game period and the hidden button performance is executable, the performance button BT1 is held for a specified period of time within the operational validity period related to the hidden button performance. Even if it is pressed, the configuration is such that the auto button function cannot be set. That is, in this embodiment, there is no setting operation for the auto button function during the gaming period and when the hidden button effect can be performed. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be executed, the auto button function can be canceled when the effect button BT1 is operated once. ing. That is, in this embodiment, the operation to cancel the auto button function during the gaming period and when the hidden button effect can be performed is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the gaming period and when the hidden button effect can be executed. Taking this as an opportunity, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 turns the auto button OFF when the performance button BT1 is operated once during the gaming period and when the hidden button performance is executable and the auto button is ON. to control. In particular, when the auto button is ON and the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is still within the operation validity period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated once. That is, in this embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the performance button BT1 is operated within the operational validity period related to the hidden button performance. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it is controlled to the first control state in response to the operation of the specific operation means. That is, in this embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control returns to the first control state. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the cross key BT2 is operated within the operational validity period related to the hidden button performance, the auto button is not turned OFF. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is not turned OFF. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it does not control to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in this embodiment, if the non-specific operating means is operated while in the second control state, the control is continued to be in the second control state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the performance button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operational validity period related to the hidden button performance, the operation is triggered by the operation. In some cases, a hidden button effect is executed, and the button is controlled to be turned off automatically. In other words, if the performance button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the gaming period and within the valid period of operation related to the hidden button performance, that one operation of the performance button BT1 , the hidden button effect is executed, and the auto button function is canceled.

Next, a description will be given of the setting operation and canceling operation of the auto button function during the game period and when a special button effect is executed.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the game period and when a special button performance is executed, even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time within the operational validity period related to the special button performance, the auto button The configuration is such that the function cannot be set. That is, in this embodiment, there is no setting operation for the auto button function during the gaming period and when the special button effect is executed. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that during the game period and when a special button effect is executed, the auto button function can be canceled when the effect button BT1 is operated once. There is. That is, in this embodiment, during the game period and when a special button effect is executed, the operation to cancel the auto button function is an operation of operating the effect button BT1 once.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first operation signal has been input when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the gaming period and when a special button effect is executed. Taking this as a trigger, the value set in the auto button flag is deleted. As a result, during the gaming period and when a special button effect is executed, if the auto button is ON, the sub control CPU 51 turns the auto button OFF when the effect button BT1 is operated once. Control. In particular, when the auto button is ON and the operation validity period for the special button performance is within, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button OFF when the performance button BT1 is operated once. That is, in this embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the auto button is controlled to be OFF when the performance button BT1 is operated within the operational validity period related to the special button performance. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it is controlled to the first control state in response to the operation of the specific operation means. That is, in this embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated while in the second control state, the second control state ends and the control returns to the first control state. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the cross key BT2 is operated within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is not turned OFF. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect, the auto button is not turned OFF. That is, in this embodiment, when the production control means is in the second control state, it does not control to the first control state when the non-specific operation means is operated. That is, in this embodiment, if the non-specific operating means is operated while in the second control state, the control is continued to be in the second control state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the performance button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operational validity period related to the special button performance, this operation will trigger the special button performance. While the result of the button performance is not derived, the automatic button is controlled to be OFF. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON during the game period and within the operation validity period related to the special button performance, the operation will be triggered by the operation. While the result of the special button effect is derived as follows, the auto button is not controlled to be turned off but is continuously controlled to be turned on.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting operation for setting the auto button function is different during the game period and during the standby state. In other words, in this embodiment, the operation of the performance button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto button function is different during the game period and during the standby state. In other words, the operation of the production button BT1 to change the settings of the auto button function while the special game is running is the same as the operation of the production button BT1 to change the settings of the auto function during the standby state when the special game is not being executed. different from. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the specific operating means for changing the control state during the variable game is different from the operation of the specific operating means for changing the control state during the standby state in which the variable game is not being executed. .

Hereinafter, exceptional control regarding the setting operation and cancellation operation of the auto button function will be explained along with a specific example.
First, a description will be given of control when the operation valid period for various button effects starts while the effect button BT1 is being operated during the game period. In this embodiment, "when the operation validity period related to various button effects has started" refers to the operation validity period related to the continuous press effect, the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect, and the operation validity period related to the special button effect. This refers to the case where one of the valid periods has started.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 51, triggered by the input of the first operation signal, starts measuring the time during which the production button BT1 is held down (time t21). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operational validity period Tx related to various button effects (time t22). In this case, the sub-control CPU51 does not set the predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time period during which the production button BT1 is held down reaches the specified time T1 (time t23). Incidentally, in FIG. 9, the time point at which the operation valid period Tx related to various button effects has elapsed from the time saving time t22 is shown as a time point t24.

In this way, even if the production button BT1 is held down for a specified time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 controls various buttons from the start of operation of the production button BT1 until the specified time T1 elapses. When the operational validity period Tx related to the performance has started, the automatic button is not controlled to be ON. In other words, when the production button BT1 is operated in a continuous operation mode, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the automatic button ON when the operation valid period Tx starts before the specified time T1 elapses. Although not shown, if the effective operation period Tx starts while the production button BT1 is held down, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the effective period Tx starts after the effective period Tx starts while the production button BT1 is held down. A predetermined value is not set in the auto button flag even when the predetermined time T1 has elapsed. That is, if the operation valid period T2 starts after the long press of the production button BT1 starts, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether the specified time T1 continues while the production button BT1 is kept pressed for a long time after the operation valid period T2 starts. The auto button will not be turned on even if the time has elapsed. Therefore, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button to be turned ON when the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit performance starts before the specified time elapses when the performance button BT1 is pressed for a long time. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means does not control to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode and the specific period starts before the specified time elapses. .

Next, a description will be given of control when the performance button BT1 is operated in a continuous operation mode within the operational validity period related to various button performances during the game period.
As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 51 starts an operation validity period Tx related to various button effects to be executed (time t31). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51, triggered by the input of the first operation signal, starts measuring the time during which the production button BT1 is held down (time t32). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set the predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the long-pressing time of the production button BT1 reaches the specified time T1 (time t33). Incidentally, in FIG. 10, the time point at which the operation valid period Tx related to various button effects has elapsed from the time saving time t31 is shown as a time point t34.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button to be turned on even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified time T1 within the operational validity period Tx related to various button performances. In other words, if the operation of the production button BT1 is started after the operation valid period Tx has started, the sub-control CPU 51 will control the operation even if the production button BT1 has been pressed for a long time and the specified time T1 has elapsed. Do not control the auto button to ON. That is, in this embodiment, when the auto button is OFF, the auto button is not controlled to be ON even if the production button BT1 is pressed for a long time during the operation effective period Tx.

Next, during the gaming period, if the long press of the performance button BT1 is started within the operation validity period related to various button performances, and the operation is valid while the performance button BT1 is long pressed (in the middle) Control when the period ends will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51 starts an operation validity period Tx related to various button effects to be executed (time t41). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51, triggered by the input of the first operation signal, starts measuring the time during which the production button BT1 is held down (time t42). In this example, it is assumed that the operation valid period Tx ends before the specified time T1 elapses after the long press of the production button BT1 starts (time t43). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set the predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time period during which the production button BT1 is held down reaches the specified time T1 (time t44).

In this way, when the long press of the production button BT1 is started within the valid operation period Tx, the sub control CPU 51 controls the process before the predetermined time T1 has elapsed since the long press of the production button BT1 has started. Even if the valid operation period Tx ends at this point, the auto button is not turned on. Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set a predetermined value to the auto button flag even if the predetermined time T1 has elapsed with the effect button BT1 being pressed for a long time after the effective operation period Tx has ended. In other words, if the long press of the production button BT1 is started within the valid operation period Tx, the valid operation period Tx ends while the production button BT1 is kept pressed, and then the valid operation period T1 is The auto button is not turned ON even when the time has elapsed. Therefore, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the long press of the performance button BT1 within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, and the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance starts before the long press time reaches the specified time. When this ends, the auto button will not be turned ON even if the long press time from within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit effect reaches a specified time. That is, in the present embodiment, the production control means starts operating the specific operating means in a continuous operation mode within a specific period, and the time during which the specific operating means is operated in the continuous operation mode is before the specified time. If the specified period ends in the specified period, even if the time during which the specified operating means was operated in the continuous operation mode after the start of the operation of the specified operating means in the continuous operation mode within the specified period reaches the specified time, the 2 Do not control to control state.

Next, when a long press of the production button BT1 is started while a special game is being executed, and the special game being executed ends before the specified time has elapsed since the long press started. The control will be explained below.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this example, it is assumed that the special game is started at time t51 before the operation of the production button BT1 is started. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51, triggered by the input of the first operation signal, starts measuring the time during which the production button BT1 is held down (time t52). In this example, it is assumed that the special game being executed ends and the next special game starts before the specified time T1 has elapsed since the operation of the production button BT1 was started (time t53). . In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set the predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the time period during which the production button BT1 has been pressed for a long time reaches the specified time T1 (time t54).

In this way, even if the production button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time T1, the sub-control CPU 51 will control the process when the special game being executed ends within the specified period of time T1 and the next special game starts. , do not control the auto button to ON. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button to be turned on when the production button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time across a plurality of special games. That is, in this embodiment, the performance control means does not control to the second control state when the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode over a specified period of time across a plurality of variable games.

Further, although not shown, when the next special game is not started after the special game ends and shifts to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 is configured to control the process between the special game and the standby state after the end of the special game. Even when the production button BT1 is pressed for a long time, the auto button is not controlled to be turned on. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the game when the long press of the effect button BT1 is started during the execution of the special game, and before the specified time T1 has elapsed since the long press of the effect button BT1 was started. When the current special game ends, the auto button is not turned on regardless of whether the next special game is started. Similarly, when the long press of the performance button BT1 is started during the jackpot game, the sub control CPU 51 starts the jackpot game before the specified time T1 has elapsed since the long press of the performance button BT1 was started. When the game ends, the auto button is not turned on regardless of whether a special game is started after that.

Next, a description will be given of control when the production button BT1 is held down for a period longer than a specified time while the auto button is ON during the game period.
As shown in FIG. 13, when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value, the sub control CPU 51 erases the value of the auto button flag upon input of the first operation signal (time t61). . That is, the sub-control CPU51 controls the auto button to be turned off when the performance button BT1 is operated. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the production button BT1 continues to be pressed for a long time even after the auto button is controlled to be OFF. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 does not set the predetermined value to the auto button flag even when the long-pressing time of the production button BT1 reaches the specified time T1 (time t62).

In this way, when the production button BT1 continues to be operated even after the production button BT1 is controlled to turn off the auto button in response to the production button BT1 being operated, the sub-control CPU 51 determines how long the production button BT1 has been pressed for a long time. Even when the specified time T1 is reached, the auto button is not turned on. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the automatic button BT1 to turn off when the automatic button BT1 is operated when the automatic button is ON. Do not control the button to ON. That is, in the present embodiment, the production control means is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second control state, and even after controlling to the first control state, the specific operation means remains operated for a specified period of time. When the period of time has elapsed, control is not performed to the second control state.

Next, among the performances that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a performance using the internal light emitting body BL built in the performance button BT1 will be explained. Note that, as described above, the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL includes a white light emission mode and a yellow light emission mode. Further, the internal light emitter BL does not always emit light, and may not emit light at all times.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the auto button is OFF, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL becomes a white light emitting mode during the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect and the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the auto button is OFF, the internal light-emitting body BL does not emit light when neither the valid operation period related to the continuous hit performance nor the valid operation period related to the hidden button performance during execution of a special game is in effect. For example, when the auto button is OFF, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the internal light-emitting body BL does not emit light when there is no operational validity period related to the special button effect during execution of the special game. Incidentally, when the auto button is OFF and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state, the internal light emitting body BL does not emit light.

Further, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko game machine 10, the light emitting mode of the internal light-emitting body BL becomes a yellow light emitting mode during the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect and the operation valid period related to the special button effect. However, when the auto button is ON, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is active, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL becomes a white light emitting mode. Incidentally, when the auto button is ON and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL becomes a yellow light emitting mode.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto button is OFF and the operation valid period related to the continuous hit effect and the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect are active, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is white. It becomes a light emitting mode. Thereby, if the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is a white light emitting mode, it can be specified that the operation of the effect button BT1 is prompted. In particular, the fact that the internal light-emitting body BL emits light in a white light-emitting manner during the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance makes it possible to specify that the performance content can be advanced by operating the performance button BT1. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, only when the auto button is ON, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL becomes a yellow light emitting mode. Thereby, if the light emitting mode of the internal light emitter BL is a yellow light emitting mode, it is possible to specify that the auto button is ON. Therefore, the yellow light emission mode corresponds to a notification that can identify that the auto button is ON, and corresponds to "a first notification that can identify that the second control state is in place" among the notifications by the notification means. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of whether the auto button is OFF or ON, when the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is reached, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is white light emission. It becomes a mode. This makes it possible to specify that the fact that the internal light emitting body BL emits white light during the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect is a period in which the hidden button effect can be executed by operating the effect button BT1. becomes possible. Therefore, the white light emitting mode during the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect corresponds to a notification that can identify that the operation validity period is related to the hidden button effect. This corresponds to a second notification that can specify that it is within a period in which a special operation effect can be executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification by the notification means includes the first notification and the second notification. In this embodiment, the light emitting manner of the light emitting body as the notification means when the first notification is performed is different from the light emission manner of the light emitting body as the notification means when the second notification is performed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance is within, even if the auto button is ON, the internal light-emitting body BL does not emit light in a yellow light-emitting manner but emits light in a white light-emitting manner. In this way, when the auto button is ON and the internal light emitting body BL is within at least a part of the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect, the internal light emitting body BL can emit light in a white light emitting mode, and can emit light in a yellow light emitting mode. The white light emitting mode is given priority over the light emitting mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when the notification means is in the second control state and is within at least a part of the period in which the special operation effect can be executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means, It is configured to be able to perform the second notification.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitting body BL emits white light during the entire operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, but for example, during the operation valid period related to the hidden button effect, It is also possible to configure the internal light-emitting body BL to emit light in a white light-emitting manner during a part of the period. For example, when the auto button is ON and the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is within the effective period, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is configured to alternately switch between a white light emission mode and a yellow light emission mode, and the hidden button effect is The internal light-emitting body BL may be configured to emit light in a white light-emitting manner during a part of the effective operation period. In addition, even if it recognizes that the operation validity period related to the hidden button production is near the end of the operation validity period related to the hidden button production and tries to operate the production button BT1, the timing at which the production button BT1 is actually operated is the valid operation. It is also possible that this will occur after the period ends. For this reason, for example, when the auto button is ON and the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is about to end, the internal light emitting body BL may not emit light, or the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL may be a yellow light emitting body. By doing so, the internal light-emitting body BL may be configured to emit light in a white light-emitting mode during a part of the operation effective period related to the hidden button effect. Note that here, we have exemplified that the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL is not set to the white light emitting mode during the period just before the end of the valid operation period related to the hidden button effect (for example, the period from 1 second before the end). It is not limited to. For example, during the period immediately after the start of the valid operation period related to the hidden button effect (for example, the period from the start until 1 second elapses), or during the period in the middle of the valid operation period related to the hidden button effect, the internal light emitting body BL may emit light. The mode may be configured so as not to be a white light emitting mode.

Next, control regarding light emission from the internal light emitter BL will be explained.
If the auto button is OFF during the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light-emitting body BL to emit light in a white light-emitting mode. On the other hand, if the auto button is ON during the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light emitting body BL to emit light in a yellow light emitting mode. In addition, when the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is within, whether the auto button is OFF or the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the internal light emission to emit light in a white light emission mode. Controls the body BL. Moreover, when the operation validity period related to the special button effect is within, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light-emitting body BL to emit light in a yellow light-emitting mode. However, if the auto button is OFF during the operation validity period related to the special button performance, the sub-control CPU 51 does not cause the internal light-emitting body BL to emit light.

Similarly, in the standby state, if the auto button is OFF, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light-emitting body BL to emit light in a white light-emitting mode. On the other hand, in the standby state, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the internal light-emitting body BL to emit light in a yellow light-emitting mode.

Here, based on FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the light emission mode of the internal light-emitting body BL within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14(a), when the auto button is OFF, the internal light-emitting body BL does not emit light before the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect starts. Then, when the auto button is OFF, the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emission mode within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect. Further, when the auto button is OFF, the internal light-emitting body BL does not emit light after the effective period of operation related to the hidden button effect ends. For this reason, for example, when the auto button is OFF, if the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect, the internal light emitting body BL is activated in the white light emission mode. The situation changes from a situation in which light is emitted to a situation in which the internal light-emitting body BL does not emit light.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the auto button is ON, the internal light-emitting body BL emits light in a yellow light-emitting mode before the start of the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect. Then, when the auto button is ON, the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emitting mode within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect. In addition, when the auto button is ON and the effect button BT1 ends without being operated within the operation effect period related to hidden button effect, after the operation effect period ends, the internal light emitting body BL It emits light in a yellow luminous manner. However, for example, when the auto button is ON, if the production button BT1 is operated and the hidden button production is executed within the operational validity period related to the hidden button production, the auto button will be controlled to be OFF. The situation changes from a situation where the internal light emitting body BL emits light in a white light emitting mode to a situation where the internal light emitting body BL does not emit light.

As mentioned above, if the effect button BT1 is operated and the hidden button effect is executed within the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect, regardless of whether the auto button function is set before the operation validity period. , the light emission mode of the internal light-emitting body BL remains the same after the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect starts. Similarly, if the hidden button effect is executed by operating the effect button BT1 within the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect, the hidden button effect will be executed regardless of whether the auto button function is set before the operation. The light emission mode of the internal light-emitting body BL after the start of the valid operation period concerning is the same.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1-1) There is a possibility that the player's thoughts regarding whether to set the auto button function may change before and after the start of the continuous hit performance. For example, you may start operating the production button BT1 with the intention of controlling the auto button ON, but if a continuous hit production starts while you are operating the production button BT1, you may reconsider wanting to operate the production button BT1 yourself. . On the other hand, if the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance starts after the start of the operation of the performance button BT1 until the specified time has elapsed, even if the specified time has elapsed, the auto button Made it not to be controlled by ON. Thereby, the player can choose again whether to operate the performance button BT1 himself or not. Therefore, it is possible to easily execute the continuous hit effect in a manner desired by the player, and it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(1-2) If the production button BT1 is continuously pressed and held even after the automatic button OFF is controlled as a result of the production button BT1 being operated, the duration of the long press of the production button BT1 is Even when the specified time is reached, the auto button is not turned on. According to this, even if you continue to operate the effect button BT1 after operating the effect button BT1 to control the auto button OFF, the auto button will not be controlled to ON, so the automatic It is possible to prevent the button from being controlled by turning it on.

(1-3) Operation related to continuous hit performance After the result of the continuous hit performance is derived by operating the performance button BT1 during the valid period, it is possible to turn on the auto button by pressing and holding the performance button BT1 for a long time. It is. According to this, the player can control the auto button to be turned on quickly even when the continuous hit effect is being executed. Further, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to not being able to turn on the auto button, and it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(1-4) Since the specific operation promotion performance is not executed during at least part of the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance, it is difficult to determine whether the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance is within the period. In particular, regardless of whether the auto button is OFF or ON, if the performance button BT1 is not operated within the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance, the hidden button performance will not be executed. , it is difficult to judge whether the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect has expired. Therefore, when the auto button is ON and it is within at least a part of the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect, it is within the period during which the hidden button effect can be executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1. The internal light-emitting body BL is configured to emit light in a white light-emitting manner that can be identified as such. As a result, it is possible to create an opportunity to identify the period in which the hidden button effect can be executed even when the auto button is ON, and even when the auto button is ON, the hidden button effect can be executed by operating the effect button BT1. It is possible to provide fun to perform and improve interest.

(1-5) It is within the period in which the hidden button effect can be executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT1 according to the lighting mode of the internal light emitting body BL built into the effect button BT1, that is, the hidden button effect The configuration is configured such that a notification (second notification) that can specify that the operation is within the effective period related to the operation is performed. In this way, during at least a part of the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance, the internal light emitting body BL built in the performance button BT1 that needs to be operated in order to execute the hidden button performance will cause the hidden button performance to be hidden. A notification that can specify that the operation validity period related to the button effect is within is performed. Thereby, it is possible to easily shorten the time from when it is recognized that the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance is within until the performance button BT1 is operated. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of operating the performance button BT1 to execute the hidden button performance, and it is possible to improve the player's interest.

Further, the configuration is such that a notification (first notification) that can specify that the auto button is ON is provided by the light emission mode of the internal light emitting body BL built in the production button BT1. Thereby, by looking at the performance button BT1, it is possible to easily check whether it is necessary to operate the performance button BT1, that is, whether the auto button is ON, making it easier to enjoy when the auto button is ON.

(1-6) If the production button BT1 is operated during the operation validity period related to the repeated hit performance and the auto button is ON, the content of the repeated hit performance may progress in accordance with the operation, and , switches from auto button ON to auto button OFF. In other words, when the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance is within the valid period and the auto button is ON, the operation of the performance button BT1 is an operation for advancing the content of the continuous hit performance and an operation for switching the auto button OFF. It is also used as and. This eliminates the need to perform separate operations to advance the content of the continuous hit performance and to switch to auto button OFF. It can be easily entertained and the interest can be improved.

(1-7) The frequency with which special button effects are executed in which the effect progresses in accordance with the operation of the special button BT3 is higher than the frequency with which the continuous hit effect in which the effect progresses in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT1 is executed. low. Therefore, even if the player chooses to turn on the auto button, when the special button effect is started, there is a possibility that the player will want to operate the special button BT3, which tends to be operated less frequently. At this time, if the special button BT3 is operated and the auto button is turned off, it takes effort to turn the auto button on again. Therefore, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 does not control the auto button OFF when the special button BT3 is operated. That is, if the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. In this way, even if you inadvertently operate the special button BT3 when a special button effect is executed, the automatic button will not be turned ON, so you can save the trouble of having to control the automatic button ON again. , it is possible to improve interest by providing an opportunity to operate the special button BT3 and enjoy special button effects. On the other hand, when the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button OFF when the production button BT1 is operated. In other words, even if the user chooses to turn the auto button ON, for example, when the desire to operate the production button BT1 increases and the production button BT1 is operated, the switch is made to the auto button OFF. Thereby, it is possible to save the effort of controlling the auto button OFF again. By configuring as described above, it is possible to easily enjoy the game in which the player can select whether to set the auto button function, and it is possible to improve interest.

(1-8) The frequency with which special button effects are executed, in which the effect progresses in response to the operation of the special button BT3, is higher than the frequency with which continuous-hit effects, in which the effect progresses in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT1, are executed. low. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH is larger than the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed to prompt the user to operate the special button BT3, it is presumed that the user will immediately operate the special button BT3 even when the auto button is ON. Therefore, if the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button will continue to be controlled to ON, thereby saving the effort of having to control the auto button to ON again. Furthermore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to operate the special button BT3 and enjoy a special button effect, thereby increasing interest.

(1-9) During the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, even if the performance button BT1 is pressed and held for a specified period of time, the auto button is not controlled to ON. Therefore, by controlling the auto button to be turned on during the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit performance, it is possible to prevent the content of the continuous hit performance from progressing unintentionally.

(1-10) If the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect ends while the effect button BT1 is held down, even if the specified time has elapsed with the effect button BT1 being operated afterwards. Do not control the auto button to ON. According to this, for example, if the player continues to operate the performance button BT1 after operating the performance button BT1 in order to advance the performance content of the continuous hit performance, the player may unintentionally It is possible to prevent the automatic button from being controlled to ON.

(1-11) Even if the auto button is turned ON during execution of a continuous hit effect, the player may want to operate the effect button BT1 with his or her own hand to advance the content of the continuous hit effect. Conceivable. Therefore, when the automatic button is controlled to be ON, the automatic button can be controlled to be OFF by operating the performance button BT1 within the operational validity period in the continuous hit performance. Thereby, the content of the continuous hit performance can be advanced as intended by the player, and it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(1-12) If the result of the multiple hit performance is not derived because the performance button BT1 is not operated during the operation validity period related to the multiple hit performance, the auto button is ON even if the performance button BT1 is held down. Not controlled. Thereby, when the player operates the performance button BT1 in order to advance the performance content of the continuous hit performance, it is possible to prevent the auto button from being unintentionally turned ON.

(1-13) The setting operation for the auto button function during the special game is different from the setting operation for the auto button function during the standby state. In this way, the operation of the effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto button function during the special game is the same as the operation of the effect button BT1 for changing the setting of the auto function during the standby state when the special game is not being executed. different from. Therefore, the auto button can be controlled to be turned on by operations suitable for the respective situations during the special game and during the standby state.

(1-14) There is a possibility that the player's thoughts regarding whether to set the auto button function may change before or after the special game ends. Therefore, when the special game being executed ends while the production button BT1 is held down, the automatic button is not controlled to be turned on. That is, even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time across a plurality of special games, the automatic button is not turned on. With this, when a new special game is started, it is possible to select whether or not to set the auto button function again.

(1-15) Which of the second effect image EG2 and third effect image EG3 is displayed in the continuous hit effect is the same whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, the user can equally enjoy the continuous hit effect whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

(1-16) In the hidden button effect, which type of effect image is displayed is the same whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF, the user can equally enjoy the hidden button effect.

(1-17) Which of the fourth effect image EG4 and the fifth effect image EG5 is displayed in the special button effect is the same whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF. Therefore, the special button effect can be enjoyed equally whether the auto button is ON or the auto button is OFF.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. Note that configurations similar to those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the first embodiment, if the operation button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON while the operation validity period for the continuous hit performance is still within the valid period, the performance content of the continuous hit performance will be changed based on the operation. There are cases where the process progresses, and the auto button is turned off. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, if the operation button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON while the operation validity period for the continuous hit performance is still within the valid period, this operation will be used as a trigger to perform the continuous hit performance. There are cases where the content progresses and the auto button is continuously turned on. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first operation signal has been input when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the game period and when a continuous hit effect is executed. Do not erase the value set in the auto button flag as a trigger. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value set in the auto button flag is maintained, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, if the performance button BT1 is operated during the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance and the auto button is ON, the continuous hit performance is activated in accordance with the operation. The content of the performance may progress, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. That is, in the present embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the production content may progress in accordance with the operation, and the content may continue to be displayed in the second control state. 2 control state.

Incidentally, similarly to the first embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the performance button BT1 is operated once during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances. The automatic button function is configured to be able to be canceled when this occurs. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that at least a part of the period during the game period and outside the operation valid period for various button effects is defined as a "non-specific period". In this case, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, if the specific operation means is operated during the second control state within a non-specific period different from the specific period, the second control state is changed. It can be said that the control is completed and controlled to the first control state.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, if the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance is within the operation validity period, when the performance button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, the hidden button performance is triggered by the operation. may be executed, and the auto button is controlled to be OFF. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, if the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance is within the operation validity period, when the performance button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, the hidden button performance is triggered by the operation. may be executed, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first operation signal when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the gaming period and when the hidden button effect can be executed. Taking this as an opportunity, do not delete the value set in the auto button flag. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value set in the auto button flag is maintained, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON.

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, if the operation button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, if the operation validity period related to the special button effect is within, the auto button is controlled to be OFF. . On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, if the operation validity period related to the special button performance is still within the valid period, even if the performance button BT1 is operated while the auto button is ON, the auto button will continue to be ON. controlled. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first operation signal has been input when the auto button flag is set to a predetermined value during the gaming period and when a special button effect is executed. The value set in the auto button flag will not be deleted when this happens. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value set in the auto button flag is maintained, and the auto button is continuously controlled to be ON.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-5) and (1-7) to (1-17) in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) If the production button BT1 is operated while the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance is within and the auto button is ON, the production content of the continuous hit performance may progress in accordance with the operation, and , the auto button will continue to be turned on. As a result, even if you have selected to turn on the auto button and operate the performance button BT1 within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, that operation may be reflected in the progress of the performance content of the continuous hit performance. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with the pleasure of operating the performance button BT1. On the other hand, since the auto button is continuously turned on, it is possible to save the effort of turning the auto button on again after the auto button is turned off, for example. By configuring as described above, it is possible to easily enjoy the game in which the user can select whether to set the auto button function, and it is possible to improve interest.

The embodiment described above can be modified and implemented as follows. Note that the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The effect display device EH may be configured to display a display that can specify that the auto button is ON during all or part of the period when the auto button is ON. The effect display device EH may be configured to display a display that can specify that the auto button is OFF during all or part of the period when the auto button is OFF. In this manner, the above embodiment provides a display that allows identification of at least one of the auto button ON and auto button OFF (hereinafter referred to as "auto button function setting display"). It may be configured to allow. For example, by displaying an image including the text information of "auto button ON" on the effect display device EH, a configuration may be made such that an auto button function setting display that can identify that the auto button is ON is performed. . Displaying the setting of the auto button function that allows it to be specified that the auto button is ON can also be considered as providing notification that allows it to be specified that the auto button is ON.

- The customization function of the above embodiment may include a volume adjustment function. The volume adjustment function is a function to adjust the volume of some or all of the sounds output from the speaker Sp. For example, the volume may be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2. Similarly, the customization function of the above embodiment may include a light amount adjustment function. The light amount adjustment function is a function to adjust the brightness of some or all of the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the internal light emitting body BL. For example, the configuration may be such that the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2. For example, in a case where the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2, a display (for example, a meter) may be provided that allows the current volume level to be specified. For example, the meter here may be configured to prompt the user to operate the cross key BT2. Displaying a display (e.g., a meter) that allows you to identify the current level of volume indicates that the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key BT2, that is, the scale of the meter changes. It can also be interpreted as notifying that it is a period during which execution is possible. In addition, in the case where the volume adjustment is possible, the period during which the volume adjustment is possible is, for example, within at least a part of the period during which the volume adjustment can be performed. The configuration may also be such that the settings can be displayed. That is, for example, during at least a part of the period in which the meter scale (volume level) can be changed, the above-mentioned "auto button function setting display" can be performed. may be configured. Note that even when the auto button is controlled to be ON, it may be configured such that it is assumed that the cross key BT2 has been operated and the volume adjustment is not performed. Similarly, even when the auto button is controlled to be ON, it may be assumed that the cross key BT2 has been operated, and the light amount adjustment may not be performed.

- If the cross key BT2 is operated while the auto button is on, the auto button may be turned off. Similarly, if the special button BT3 is operated while the auto button is on, the auto button may be turned off. For example, if the auto button is ON and the special button BT3 is operated within the operational validity period related to the special button performance, the auto button may be controlled to be OFF.

・Even after the result of the continuous hit performance is derived, if the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance is still within the effective period, the automatic button is not controlled to be turned on even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified time. It's okay. In other words, no matter what the situation is, as long as the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance is within, the automatic button may not be controlled to be turned on even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time. . In other words, regardless of the situation, in the above embodiment, when the production control means is in the first control state within a specific period, even if the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode for a specified period of time, the production control means is in the second control state. The configuration may be such that the state is not controlled.

- When the auto button is controlled to ON, even if the performance button BT1 is not operated by the predetermined timing during the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance, it is assumed that the performance button BT1 has been operated, and the hidden button is It may be configured so that the performance is executed. At this time, the internal light emitting body BL may be configured to emit light in a white light emitting mode from the start of the valid operation period related to the hidden button effect until a predetermined timing.

- The internal light-emitting body BL may be configured not to emit light when the auto button is OFF and the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is valid. Further, when the auto button is ON and the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect is valid, the light emitting mode of the internal light emitting body BL may be configured to be a yellow light emitting mode. Further, when the auto button is OFF and the operation validity period related to the special button effect is valid, the internal light emitting body BL may be configured to emit light in a white light emission mode. At this time, even if the effect button BT1 is operated, the result of the special button effect is not derived, but by the internal light emitting body BL emitting light in a white light emission mode, it can be recognized that the operation of some operation means is being prompted, It can be specified that the special operation promotion image TG displayed on the effect display device EH prompts the user to operate the special button BT3.

- The type of light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL may be changed as appropriate, and may be one type or three or more types. For example, only when the auto button is OFF and the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance is valid, the type of light emitting mode of the internal light-emitting body BL may be changed depending on the result of the continuous hit performance. For example, when the internal light emitter BL emits red light, it is configured so that the expectation that an advantageous result will be derived as a result of repeated hits is higher than when the internal light emitter BL emits white light. It's okay. When configured in this way, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL, and the enjoyment of operating the operating means is easily provided by making it easier to select the auto button OFF rather than the auto button ON. This makes it easier to improve your interest. Note that although here, the example is limited to when the auto button is OFF, the same configuration may be used when the auto button is ON.

- The frequency at which the special button effect is executed may be the same as the frequency at which the repeated press effect is executed, or may be higher than the frequency at which the repeated press effect is executed. Further, for example, the special button performance may be a performance with a higher expectation of a jackpot than the repeated press performance. In this way, when the expectation level of the special button performance is high, it is assumed that the player actively operates the operating means himself even when the auto button is ON.

- The display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH may be smaller than the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH, or the display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH, The display area may be the same as the display area when the image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, the display area when the special operation promotion image TG is displayed on the effect display device EH and the display area when the specific operation promotion image SG is displayed on the effect display device EH are the same size. , the display position may be changed.

- Even if the performance button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the result of the continuous hit performance is derived after the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance ends. Good too. In other words, even if the current stage in the continuous hit performance has reached the maximum stage, the result of the continuous hit performance may be derived after the operational validity period related to the continuous hit performance has ended. At this time, if the current stage reaches the maximum stage in the continuous hit performance, the display of the specific operation promotion image SG may be ended even during the operation validity period, or the display of the specific operation promotion image SG may be continued. Good too. In this case, after the performance button BT1 has been operated a specific number of times within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, that is, after the current stage in the continuous hit performance has reached the maximum stage, the performance button BT1 will be pressed for a specified period of time. The auto button may be controlled to be turned on when the button is pressed for a long time. At this time, for example, if the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance ends while the button is being pressed for a long time, the auto button may be controlled to be turned ON when the specified time has elapsed. With this configuration, the player can set the auto button function at a timing he/she desires. On the other hand, for example, if the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance ends while the button is being pressed for a long time, the auto button may not be controlled to be turned ON even if the specified time has elapsed.

- When starting the operation valid period related to the special button effect, if the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the special button BT3 is operated at a predetermined timing after the operation valid period related to the special button effect starts. It may be configured such that the button is not considered to have been executed, and the control is not performed to derive the result of the special button effect. That is, even if the auto button is ON, when the special button effect is executed, the result of the special button effect may not be derived unless the special button BT3 is actually operated. As described above, when the auto button is ON, only the operation of the performance button BT1, which is a part of the operation means among multiple types of operation means, is considered to have been operated, while other operation means, such as the special It may be configured such that when the button BT3 is prompted to be operated, it is not assumed that the special button BT3 has been operated. With this configuration, even if the auto button is ON, attention can be drawn to which operating means is prompted to be operated, thereby increasing interest.

- The continuous hit effect may be executed at the same execution rate regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery. In this case, it is preferable that the sub-control CPU 51 performs a lottery for execution of the continuous hit effect so that execution of the continuous hit effect is determined with the same probability when a jackpot variation pattern is specified and when a loss variation pattern is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform a lottery for executing the continuous hit performance even when a variation pattern of the shortening variation is specified.

- The jackpot expectation level suggested in the continuous hit performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second effect image EG2 is displayed in a continuous hit effect, it may be definitely suggested that there will be a jackpot. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to be able to determine the second effect image EG2 only when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified.

- The types of results of the continuous hit effect may be changed as appropriate, and may be one type, three or more types. At this time, it may be configured such that all of the plurality of types of performance images have different jackpot expectation levels, or it may be configured such that some of the performance images have the same jackpot expectation level.

- In the continuous hit effect, even if the stage at which the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect ends is not the maximum stage, the result of the continuous hit effect may be derived. For example, if the stage at which the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance ends is not the maximum stage, a predetermined result (for example, third performance image EG3) may be derived.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may determine whether to advance the stage by performing a predetermined stage progression lottery every time the performance button BT1 is operated in the continuous hit performance. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may vary the probability that it is decided to advance the stage in the stage progression lottery depending on the jackpot expectation level. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies a jackpot fluctuation pattern, it may increase the probability that it will be decided to proceed to a stage in the stage progression lottery, compared to when a loss fluctuation pattern is identified. Further, for example, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies a losing fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 sets an attainable upper limit stage by setting an upper limit for the number of times it is decided to advance the stage in the stage progression lottery. May be controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may vary the upper limit stage that can be reached in each continuous hit performance each time the continuous hit performance is executed.

- The conditions for progressing through the stages in the continuous hit performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control to advance the stage by one step each time the first operation signal is input a predetermined number of times, which is one or more. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the number of stages to proceed by performing a predetermined number of stages lottery every time the first operation signal is input. In this case, there may be times when two or more steps are performed in response to one input of the first operation signal, or there may be times when no steps are performed.

- The type of effect image displayed in the continuous hit effect may be made different depending on when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the type of effect image to be displayed (result of repeated hit effect) to be different depending on when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Similarly, the effect image related to the hidden button effect displayed in the hidden button effect may be made different when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the type or determination rate of the effect image related to the hidden button effect to be different when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. Further, the type of effect image displayed in the special button effect may be made different depending on when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the type of effect image to be displayed (result of special button effect) to be different depending on when the auto button is ON and when the auto button is OFF.

- If the result of the continuous hit effect is derived in the middle of the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, it may be configured such that the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit effect ends. Even in such a case, when the production control means is in the first control state within the specific period, the production control means will control the control to the second control state even if the specific operation means is operated in a continuous operation mode for a specified period of time. I will not do it. Further, if the hidden button effect is executed in the middle of the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect, the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect may be configured to end. Similarly, if the result of the special button performance is derived in the middle of the operation validity period related to the special button performance, the configuration may be such that the operation validity period related to the special button performance ends.

- After the performance button BT1 is operated and the hidden button performance is executed during the operation validity period related to the hidden button performance, the auto button will be controlled to be turned ON when the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time. may be configured.

・After the special button BT3 is operated and the result of the special button performance is derived during the operation validity period related to the special button performance, the auto button is controlled to be turned ON when the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time. It may be configured as follows.

- After the performance button BT1 has been operated a specific number of times and the result of the continuous hit performance has been derived within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, the sub control CPU 51 performs an operation related to the continuous hit performance while the performance button BT1 is being held down. Even when the validity period has ended, the auto button may be controlled to be turned ON when the long press time reaches a specified time. In other words, even if the effective period of operation related to the continuous hit performance ends while the performance button BT1 is being pressed for a long time, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered when the long press time reaches the specified time. Alternatively, the automatic button may be controlled to be turned on. Here, the operation validity period related to the continuous press effect is taken as an example, but the operation validity period related to the hidden button effect may be used, or the operation validity period related to the special button effect may be used.

- Even if the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance starts before the specified time has elapsed since the production button BT1 is long pressed, the sub-control CPU 51 can perform the production even after the start of the operation validity period. When the button BT1 is continuously pressed for a long time, the auto button may be controlled to be turned on. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned ON when a specified time has elapsed since the operation of the performance button BT1 was started, or after the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance has started. The automatic button may be turned ON when a specified time has elapsed. In addition, here, we have taken as an example the effective period of operation related to the continuous press effect, but some or all of the effective period of operation related to the continuous press effect, the effective period of operation related to the hidden button effect, and the effective period of operation related to the special button effect. The same control may be applied to the valid operation period.

- The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the performance button BT1 is continuously pressed and held even after the operation validity period ends, even if the long press of the performance button BT1 is started within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance. At times, the auto button may be controlled to be turned on. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned ON when a specified time has elapsed since the start of the operation of the production button BT1, or after the operation validity period related to the continuous hit production has ended. The automatic button may be turned ON when a specified time has elapsed. In addition, here, we have taken as an example the effective period of operation related to the continuous press effect, but some or all of the effective period of operation related to the continuous press effect, the effective period of operation related to the hidden button effect, and the effective period of operation related to the special button effect. The same control may be applied to the valid operation period.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned on when the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time within the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned on when the effect button BT1 is pressed for a specified period of time within the operational validity period related to the hidden button effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned on when the performance button BT1 is pressed for a specified period of time within the operation validity period related to the special button performance.

- If the performance button BT1 is operated a specific number of times within the operational validity period related to the continuous hit performance, and the performance button BT1 is then held down for a specified period of time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the When the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance ends, the auto button may not be controlled to be turned on.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned on even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time across multiple special games. For example, even if the special game ends while the production button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time, the auto button may be turned on when the production button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time. good.

- When the auto button is ON, the sub-control CPU 51 may not control the auto button OFF even if the production button BT1 is operated within the operational validity period related to the special button production. That is, within the operation validity period related to the special button performance, the automatic button OFF may not be controlled even if either the performance button BT1 or the special button BT3 is operated.

- The configuration may be such that the result of the special button performance is derived even if the performance button BT1 is operated within the operational validity period related to the special button performance. Similarly, even if the cross key BT2 is operated within the operation validity period related to the special button effect, the result of the special button effect may be derived. In addition, for example, in some or all of the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance and the operation validity period related to the special button performance, some or all of the performance button BT1, cross key BT2, and special button BT3 are It may be configured such that the presentation contents of various presentations proceed even if the operating means is operated. In this way, in one or both of the continuous press effect and the special button effect, the content of the effect can proceed even if a different operating means than the one that prompted the operation is operated. It may be configured as follows.

- If the sub-control CPU 51 controls the auto button OFF in response to the operation of the production button BT1 while the auto button is ON, if the production button BT1 continues to be pressed and held for a specified period of time, The auto button may be controlled to be turned on.

- The contents of the auto button function setting operation and canceling operation during the standby state may be changed as appropriate. Similarly, the contents of the setting operation and canceling operation during the game period and outside the valid operation period for various button performances may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the contents of the setting operation and canceling operation during the game period and when the continuous hit effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. Further, the contents of the setting operation and canceling operation during the game period and when the hidden button effect can be performed may be changed as appropriate. Further, the contents of the setting operation and canceling operation during the game period and when the special button effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. When changing the contents of the setting operation and cancellation operation of the auto button function, for example, you may change the operation mode of the operating means when performing the setting operation and cancellation operation, or you may change the operation mode of the operation means when performing the setting operation and cancellation operation. The operating means to be operated may be changed.

- The contents of the auto button function setting operation may be the same during the standby state and during the game period (for example, during execution of a special game). Furthermore, the content of the auto button function release operation may be different during the standby state and during the gaming period.

・The time to hold down the production button BT1 in order to turn on the auto button (specified time) is, for example, the valid operation period for the repeated press effect, the valid operation period for the hidden button effect, and the valid operation period for the special button effect. The time may be longer than the operational validity period of some or all of them. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the operation valid period (operation valid period shorter than the prescribed time) after the operation of the production button BT1 is started, and the specified time has elapsed since the operation of the production button BT1 was started. The auto button may be controlled to be turned on even when the valid operation period ends earlier than that. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button to be turned on even if the performance button BT1 is held down for a specified period of time from before the start to after the end of the valid operation period.

- The timing at which the auto button function can be set may be changed as appropriate. Further, the timing at which the auto button function can be canceled may be changed as appropriate.
- Either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be impossible during a part of the period in which the automatic button function is in the standby state. Further, during the standby state, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled. Similarly, during the gaming period and during a part of the period outside the valid operation period for various button effects, either or both of the auto button function setting operation and canceling operation will be impossible. There may be. Furthermore, during the gaming period and outside the valid operation period for various button effects, the automatic button function may not be able to be canceled. Further, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the continuous hit effect is executed, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled. Furthermore, during the game period and during the period in which the continuous hit effect is executed, the auto button function may not be able to be canceled. Furthermore, during the gaming period, during a part of the period during which the hidden button effect can be executed, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be impossible. . Further, during the gaming period and during the period in which the hidden button effect can be performed, the auto button function may not be able to be canceled. Further, during the game period and during a part of the period during which the special button effect is executed, either or both of the setting operation and the canceling operation of the auto button function may be disabled. Further, during the game period and during the period when the special button effect is executed, the automatic button function may not be able to be canceled.

- If the auto button function is set during the valid period of operation related to the continuous hit effect, it is not necessary to maintain the value of the stage flag. Further, if the auto button function is canceled during the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect, the value of the stage flag does not need to be maintained.

- Separately from the production button BT1, a dedicated operating means for setting and canceling the auto button function may be provided.
- In the continuous hit performance, the type of operation means whose operation is prompted (instructed) may be changed as appropriate. Similarly, in the special button effect, the type of operation means whose operation is prompted (instructed) may be changed as appropriate.

- The performance execution means for executing the repeated hit performance, hidden button performance, and special button performance may be changed as appropriate. Also, some of the multiple-hit effects, hidden button effects, and special button effects may be configured to be executed by a different effect execution means from other effects. For example, some or all of the multiple hit effects, hidden button effects, and special button effects may be performed by the speaker Sp, or may be performed by the decorative lamp La. Furthermore, for example, some or all of the multiple-hit effects, hidden button effects, and special button effects may be performed by a combination of the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La.

- The specific operation performance may be an operation performance other than the continuous hit performance. For example, it may be an effect that displays a predetermined image when the effect button BT1 is operated (so-called single-press effect), or a predetermined image may be displayed when the effect button BT1 is pressed and held for a predetermined period of time. It may also be an effect of displaying an image (so-called long-press effect). Further, the effects that can be executed in the gaming machine in the above embodiment may be some effects among the continuous hit effects, hidden button effects, and special button effects. For example, when the special button effect is not executed, the special button BT3 may be omitted.

・Instead of or in addition to the auto button function, if the production button BT1 is pressed for a long time during the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance, it is assumed that the production button BT1 has been pressed repeatedly and the content of the performance of the continuous hit performance is advanced. It may also have an operation assist function. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls whether the auto button is turned on even if the auto button is off, if the effect button BT1 is held down for longer than a predetermined time during the operation validity period related to the continuous hit effect. It is a good idea to perform the same control as in a certain case. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls automatic operation when the performance button BT1 is not operated and when the time period during which the performance button BT1 is held down is less than a predetermined time during the operation validity period related to the continuous hit performance. If the button is OFF, it is preferable to perform the control when the auto button is OFF. In this example, the state when the production button BT1 is not operated and the time when the production button BT1 is pressed for a long time is less than a predetermined time, that is, when the operation assistance function is not activated. The state can also be said to be the first control state. Further, in this example, the state when the production button BT1 is held down for a time longer than a predetermined time, that is, the state when the operation assist function is activated, can be said to be the second control state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the effect button BT1 again after the display mode of the first effect image EG1 in the continuous hit effect is changed to the display mode of the maximum stage (for example, after the result of the continuous hit effect is derived). The auto button may be turned on when the button is pressed for a long time.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that provides a high probability state when a gaming ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state with an upper limit until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called a falling machine) that provides a high probability state after the end of a jackpot game until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

・After the end of a jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) was always given, but not only this, but depending on the type of jackpot symbol, there are times when a high ball entry rate state is not given. Good too.
- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of probability states. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having one type of probability state as the probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function that varies the jackpot probability to a high probability.

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

- The pachinko game machine 10 may have three or more types of variable time states as the variable time states. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having one type of variable time state as the variable time state. That is, the present invention may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not have a time reduction function that reduces the variation time of the special game.

- The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the performance game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of suspension, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Furthermore, the second special game may be omitted.

- The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be configured from a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be movable. Further, the number of operating means may be changed.

- The functions of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The functions of the sub-board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp. The device may further include an overall control board that controls the board group in an integrated manner. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- In this embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but it is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.
Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added below.

(b) A notification means is provided, and the performance includes a specific operation promotion performance that prompts the operation of the specific operation means, and a special operation promotion performance that is executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means without the specific operation promotion performance being executed. There is an operation performance, and the specific operation performance is such that after the specific operation promotion performance is started, the content of the performance progresses according to the operation of the specific operation means, and the special operation performance is In either the first control state or the second control state, when the specific operating means is not operated within a period during which the special operation effect can be executed in response to the operation of the specific operating means. , is not executed, and the notification by the notification means includes a first notification that can identify that the second control state is in place, and a first notification that can cause the special operation effect to be executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means. and a second notification that can specify that the period is within the period, and the notification means is in the second control state and can cause the special operation effect to be executed in response to the operation of the specific operation means. It is configured such that the second notification can be made during at least a part of the period.

(b) The notification means is a light-emitting body built into the specific operation means, and the light emission mode of the light-emitting body as the notification means when the first notification is performed is the same as when the second notification is performed. The light emitting mode of the light emitting body as the notification means is different from that of the above.

(c) The operation of the specific operating means for changing the control state during a variable game is different from the operation of the specific operating means for changing the control state during a standby state in which a variable game is not being executed. .

(d) A specific operation means that can be operated by a player, a performance execution means that can execute a performance, and a performance control means that controls the performance execution means, and the performance includes an operation of the specific operation means. There is a specific operation performance in which the content of the performance progresses depending on the performance, and the control state when the performance control means executes the specific operation performance includes the fact that the specific operation means has been operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period. a first control state in which the performance content is advanced according to the specific operation mode; and even if the specific operation means is not operated in the specific operation mode within the specific period, it is assumed that the specific operation device is operated in the specific operation mode. and a second control state in which the performance content is advanced by a second control state, and when the performance control means is in the first control state, the specific operation means operates in a continuous operation mode in which the performance is continuously operated for a predetermined period of time. When the specific operating means is operated in the continuous operating mode, the specific operating state is controlled to the second control state in response to the operation, and when the specific operating means is operated in the continuous operating mode, the specific period of time is changed before the specified time elapses. is started, the second control state is not controlled, and when the first control state is within the specific period, the specific operation mode is operated and the result of the specific operation performance is derived. Later, when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode over the specified period of time, the control is performed to the second control state, and within the specific period and when the second control state is in place, the specific operation is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that when the means is operated, the performance content may advance in accordance with the operation, and the game machine is continuously controlled to the second control state.

(E) A specific operation means that can be operated by a player, a volume adjustment operation means different from the specific operation means, a performance execution means that can execute a performance, and a performance control means that controls the performance execution means. The performance execution means includes a sound output means capable of outputting sound, and by operating the volume adjustment operation means, the volume of some or all of the sounds output from the sound output means can be adjusted. The performance is configured to be adjustable, and the performance includes a specific operation performance whose performance content can be changed according to the operation of the specific operation means, and the control state when the performance control means executes the specific operation performance. a first control state in which the performance content is changed in response to the specific operating means being operated in a specific operating mode within a specific period; and a first control state in which the specific operating device is operated in the specific operating mode within the specific period. There is a second control state in which it is assumed that the specific operation means has been operated in the specific operation mode even if the operation is not performed, and the production content is changed, and when the production control means is in the first control state, The second control state is controlled when the specific operating means is operated in a continuous operating mode in which the specific operating means is operated continuously over a predetermined period of time, and the specific operating means is controlled in the continuous operating mode. is operated, and if the specific period starts before the specified time elapses, the control is not performed to the second control state, but within the specific period when the control state is in the first control state. If the specific operation means is operated in the specific operation mode and the result of the specific operation performance is derived, then when the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified period of time, controlling to the second control state when the specific operating means is operated in the continuous operating mode over a period of time, and when the specific operating means is in the second control state within the specific period, the specific operating means is operated. In this case, the content of the performance may change depending on the operation, and the control is continued in the second control state, and the operation of the volume adjustment operation means ends the second control state. The gaming machine is characterized in that the operation of the specific operation means cannot be a trigger for controlling to the first control state, and the operation of the specific operation means can be a trigger for ending the second control state and controlling to the first control state. .

10... Pachinko gaming machine 13a... First special symbol display section 13b... Second special symbol display section 40... Main board 41... Main control CPU 42... Main control ROM 43... Main control RWM 50... Sub board 51... Sub control CPU 52 …Sub-control ROM 53…Sub-control RWM BT1…Production button BT2…Cross key BT3…Special button BL…Internal light emitter EH…Production display device La…Decoration lamp SG…Specific operation promotion image Sp…Speaker T1…Specified time TG… Special operation promotion image

Claims (1)

A specific operation means that can be operated by the player;
a volume adjustment operation means different from the specific operation means;
A performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The performance execution means includes a sound output means capable of outputting sound,
By operating the volume adjustment operation means, the volume of some or all of the sounds output from the sound output means can be adjusted,
The performance includes a specific operation performance whose performance content can be changed according to the operation of the specific operation means,
The control state when the performance control means executes the specific operation performance includes a first control state in which the content of the performance is changed in response to the specific operation means being operated in a specific operation mode within a specific period; There is a second control state in which even if the specific operating means is not operated in the specific operating mode within the specific period, it is assumed that the specific operating means has been operated in the specific operating mode and the performance content is changed. ,
Even if the specific operation mode is operated within the specific period and the result of the specific operation effect is derived, the specific period does not end and continues;
The performance control means is
When in the first control state, the control is controlled to the second control state when the specific operating means is operated in a continuous operation mode in which the specific operating means is operated continuously over a predetermined period of time;
When the specific operation means is operated in the continuous operation mode, if the specific period starts before the prescribed time elapses, the control is not performed in the second control state;
If the specific operation means is operated in the specific operation mode and the result of the specific operation performance is derived within the specific period in the first control state, then the continuous operation mode is applied over the specified period of time. When the specific operating means is operated in the specified operation mode, the specific operating means is operated in the continuous operation mode for the specified period of time, and the control is controlled to the second control state,
If the specific operating means is operated within the specific period and in the second control state, the content of the production may change in accordance with the operation, and the second control state may continue. controlled to a controlled state;
The operation of the volume adjustment operation means cannot be a trigger for ending the second control state and controlling to the first control state,
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation of the specific operation means can be a trigger for ending the second control state and being controlled to the first control state.