JP7376129B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, for example, gaming machines have been provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, and an operation performance that can derive a performance result according to the operation of the operation means by the player is executed. The configuration is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-192821

However, in such gaming machines, it is desired to improve the interest in playing the games by further devising the operation performance.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is provided with an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a performance control means that performs control to execute a performance, the performance includes an operation performance, and the operation performance includes: The performance is such that a performance result can be derived in accordance with the operation of the operation means, and the operation performance includes a first operation performance and a second operation performance, and the performance control means is configured to control the performance when the first operation performance is In the case where the specific control is executed, the start condition for the specific control is satisfied when the operating means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during the predetermined operation validity period, and the specific control is executed during the predetermined operation validity period. When the operating means is continuously operated after the control start condition is satisfied, specific control can be performed in which it is assumed that the operating means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals, and the second operation performance is performed. In the case where the specific control is executed, the start condition for the specific control is satisfied when the operating means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during the predetermined operation validity period, and the When the operating means is continuously operated after the specific control start condition is satisfied, specific control can be performed in which the operating means is deemed to have been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval, and the specified time is The length is the same when the first operation performance is executed and when the second operation performance is executed, and the performance control means is configured to have the same length when the first operation performance is executed and when the second operation performance Specific control for determining that the operating means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals even when the production is executed and the production corresponding to the operation of the operating means is restricted due to the establishment of a predetermined condition. and when the second operation performance is executed, the predetermined operation validity period is such that a predetermined upper limit time elapses if the start condition for the specific control is not satisfied during the predetermined operation validity period. However, if the start condition for the specific control is met during the predetermined validity period, the time can be shortened to a time shorter than the predetermined upper limit time, and the start condition for the specific control is met. After that, the power supply is cut off while the specific control is being performed by continuing to operate the operating means, and after the return control is performed, the operating means is continued to be operated. In this case, the gist is that the specific control is performed when the specific control start condition is satisfied .

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

A diagram schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the displacement aspect of a movable body. A diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. A diagram showing a continuous hit operation performance. The figure which shows the continuous-hit operation production control process. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a mode in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a mode in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a mode in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a mode in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a mode in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed.

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko game machine 10, game balls (game media) are fired toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing the light using the light emitting body. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing the light (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 18 is a device that outputs sound, and performs a performance (hereinafter referred to as audio performance) that outputs voices such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music as one of the performances.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first operation button 19a, a second operation button 19b, and a cross button 19c on the front side of the frame 11 at positions that can be operated by a player. The first operation button 19a serving as the operation means and the first operation means is used, for example, during performance. The second operation button 19b serving as the operation means and the second operation means is used, for example, during performance. The cross button 19c is used, for example, to adjust the amount of light from the decorative lamp 17 and the volume from the speaker 18, and can change the presentation according to the operation.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position on the game board 20 that is visible to the player. The information display device 22 reports various types of information indicating the control status of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display section 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display section 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display section 22b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the second special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

In addition, in the following explanation, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they will be collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game will be referred to as "a special symbol variation game". It may be indicated as "Special Game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery to be described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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 this specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to the symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a loss display result, respectively. In the special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize that it will be a jackpot. In a special game, when a losing symbol is derived, it is possible for the player to recognize that it is a losing symbol.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when winning a jackpot lottery, jackpot symbols are derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a jackpot game is awarded. In other words, the jackpot game (winning game) is a game that is awarded on the condition that the player wins the jackpot lottery, and is a game that is awarded after the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be won, so it is an advantageous game for the player.

The information display device 22 includes a first special reservation display section 22c. The first special suspension display section 22c displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as "first special pending number." The information display device 22 includes a second special reservation display section 22d. The second special suspension display section 22d displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number." For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each "4".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display section 22e is capable of executing a normal symbol variation game (normal variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is finally fixedly and stopped displayed. In the following explanation, the normal symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn to the normal symbol display section 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that it will be a normal winning. In a normal game, when a symbol with a normal loss is derived, the player can recognize that the pattern is a normal loss. In this embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game, the normal winning game is awarded. As will be described in detail later, the normal winning game is an advantageous situation for the player because it becomes easier to satisfy the suspension condition for the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display section 22f displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of normal games whose execution is suspended (number of normal suspended games) because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 provided with various decorations approximately in the center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as a first effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed, and performs a display effect (notification) of displaying the image. The effect display device 27 as an image display means is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be viewed by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or text.

In this embodiment, the display performance that can be executed by the performance display device 27 includes a performance symbol variation game in which the performance symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and a combination of performance symbols is finally derived. In the following explanation, the effect symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the “effect game”. The performance design is a design (decoration design) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify the display performance. In this embodiment, the performance game is performed by displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbols in a variable manner (scrolling display) in respective predetermined directions.

The performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. In the production game, a combination of production symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When jackpot symbols are derived in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the production game. For example, a symbol combination for a jackpot based on production symbols is a symbol combination in which the production symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" or "777." When a losing symbol is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the performance game. For example, a symbol combination that is out of place due to the performance symbols is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. In addition, in the production game, the production symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and displayed. In this specification, "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the performance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state, for example, a state in which the performance symbols are displayed in a swinging manner.

The performance game may include a reach performance performed by forming a reach. In reach, the same effect pattern is once stopped and displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the 1st column and 3rd column) out of multiple columns, and a different column from the specific column (in this embodiment, the 2nd column) ) continues to be displayed in a fluctuating manner. For example, the ready-to-win presentation may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win presentations in which the characters to appear and the actions of the presentation symbols differ.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that opens into the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the first starting port 28 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the holding condition for the first special game (first holding condition) can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball can be satisfied. In this way, the first starting sensor SE1 detects the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28 (the game ball entering the first starting port 28). Further, the first special game may be executed (or possible) when a game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting opening 29 that opens into the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the second starting port 29 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, a second special game hold condition (second hold condition) can be established, and a prize ball payout condition is also established. In this way, the second starting sensor SE2 detects the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 29 (the game ball entering the second starting port 29). Further, the second special game may be executed (and can be executed) when a game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normally variable member 30 that can operate between an open state (permissive state) and a closed state (regulatory state) in the gaming area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 29 or can easily enter the ball. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or it is difficult to enter the ball. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3) that operates a normal variable member 30. The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal winning game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize opening 31 that opens into the gaming area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (permissive state) and a closed state (regulatory state) in the gaming area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can or can easily enter the big prize opening 31. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3) that operates the special variable member 32. The special variable member 32 is operated in an open state in a jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the big prize opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. In other words, the jackpot game is a game in which the jackpot 31 is opened (the jackpot 31 is opened).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which game balls can pass (enter). The gate 33 allows game balls to enter and includes a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects game balls passing through the gate 33. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition for the normal game may be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens into the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects game balls that have entered the general winning hole 34. For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which game balls that have entered the general winning opening 34 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning hole different from the above-mentioned winning hole. “Winning” means that the game ball enters the winning hole. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with various sensors. The various sensors include a door open sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects when the door member 11b is opened from the support member 11a. Among the various sensors, there is a magnetic force sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the generation of magnetic force having a specified strength or more. The various sensors include an induced magnetic field sensor SE8 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the generation of an induced electromagnetic field having a specified strength or more.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of movable bodies KL and KR as second performance execution means. The plurality of movable bodies KL and KR include a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR that imitate a sword. In this embodiment, the left movable body KL is moved by the drive of the first movable effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 3). The right movable body KR is moved by the drive of the second movable effect actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 3). The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR perform movable effects.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the left movable body KL is configured to be changeable between the original position L0 and the second specific position L2. When the left movable body KL is placed at the original position L0, it is hidden behind the game board 20 (backward) and cannot be seen by the player, but when it is placed at either the first specific position L1 or the second specific position L2. When placed, it is visible to the player. In this embodiment, the left movable body KL includes a first movable light emitting lamp KLA1. The first movable light emitting lamp KLA1 can emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. Specifically, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 can emit light in a predetermined color and in a predetermined pattern.

The right movable body KR is configured to be changeable between the original position R0 and the second specific position R2. When the right movable body KR is placed at the original position R0, it is hidden behind the game board 20 (backward) and cannot be seen by the player, but when it is placed at either the first specific position R1 or the second specific position R2. When placed, it is visible to the player. In this embodiment, the right movable body KR includes a second movable light emitting lamp KLA2. The second movable light emitting lamp KLA2 can emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. Specifically, the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 can emit light in a predetermined color and in a predetermined pattern.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot lottery is higher than in the low probability state, so the game state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29. easy state, ball entry rate improved state).

For example, the high base state can be achieved by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in a normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal winning probability in the low base state exceeds zero. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. Note that the normal winning probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, normally the variable member 30 is not operated to the open state in the low base state. In other words, the low base state can be said to be a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the special game fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) than in the low base state. When performing variation time shortening control for special symbols, the high base state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbols. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time shortening state" for special symbols.

Next, a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. A type of jackpot game is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games are performed in which the jackpot 31 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. A round game is played up to a maximum number of times. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game has a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning hole 31, or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time has elapsed. The process is terminated when a condition is met. In other words, the termination conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include a first termination condition in which the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening 31 is the upper limit; There is a second termination condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the game ball reaching the upper limit number. In the round game, the big prize opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round performance is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the grand prize opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special variable member 32 opens the grand prize opening 31. takes an open state, and when the termination condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the grand prize opening 31 takes a closed state. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed for a predetermined ending time to notify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
In this embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as a game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are represented by the symbol ZA, and 35 kinds of jackpot symbols are represented by the symbol ZB. are classified respectively. Also, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as the game results of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into patterns Za, and 35 types are classified into patterns Zb. has been done. As described above, in this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots in the first special game, and two types of jackpots in the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot will be expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb using the types of jackpot symbols. Furthermore, the type of jackpot game awarded based on the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

As for the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 is set as the upper limit number of round games. As for the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit of the number of round games is set at 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In this embodiment, for each jackpot game, 25 seconds is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In addition, in this embodiment, an inter-round interval time (2s in this embodiment) is set (defined) for each of the plurality of round games after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will start, or the ending time will start. Furthermore, in this embodiment, all types of jackpot games have the same opening time (8 seconds in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 seconds in this embodiment).

For the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on symbols ZA and Za ends, a high probability state and a high base state are awarded until the next jackpot game is awarded. For symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on symbols ZB and Zb ends, a low probability state is given, and the special game is played for a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or until the upper limit number of times is completed. A high base state is given until a jackpot game is given before the special game ends.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. The normal winning probability is set at 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. In addition, in this embodiment, a normal winning lottery was performed to determine whether there would be a normal winning, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, while a normal winning lottery is not performed and a normal winning is determined in a low base state, It may be determined that a high base condition does not normally result in a win. The total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and "1" when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When a game ball is detected, "15" is set, and when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs processing for causing the decorative lamp 17 to perform a light emission effect, the speaker 18 to perform an audio effect, and the effect display device 27 to perform a display effect.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 when the power switch 60a is turned on.

Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when power supply from an external power source stops, and when power supply starts, it automatically stores information based on the retained information. This is a function to restore game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information regarding special games, information regarding jackpot games, information regarding game status, and information regarding payout of prize balls. Further, in this embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are equipped with a backup function, but the sub-control board 41 does not need to be equipped with a backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and an RWM clear switch 40d. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, judgment values, and the like. The main control ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In addition, in this embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the production content (production mode) of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game until the special game ends, such as the type of reach production, for example. This is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game, then the fluctuation pattern is the information from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. The information does not have to be able to specify the performance content of the performance game played during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a losing reach fluctuation pattern, and a losing reach fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the performance content of the performance game is determined to finally derive a jackpot symbol combination through a reach performance. The losing reach variation pattern is defined as the presentation content of the presentation game, in which a winning symbol combination is finally derived through the reaching presentation. In the losing variation pattern, the presentation content of the presentation game is determined to finally derive a losing symbol combination without going through the reach presentation.

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

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to be operable to instruct initialization of various types of backed up information. In this embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 40d serving as an initialization operation means is turned on (operated), the power is turned on, and thereby various types of backed up information are initialized.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE8 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE8 detect game balls.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be explained.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to presentation) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, judgment values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data regarding display effects on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio performance data regarding audio performance in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a serving as a performance control means controls the performance display device 27 to execute the performance. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the first operation button 19a are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button 19a has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the second operation button 19b are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the cross button 19c are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the cross button 19c has been operated.

The sub-control CPU 41a and actuators A3 and A4 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A3 and A4. The first movable effect actuator A3 is an actuator such as a stepping motor for moving (operating) the left movable body KL, and the second movable effect actuator A4 is an actuator such as a stepping motor for moving the right movable body KR. actuator. The sub-control CPU 41a and the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1. The sub-control CPU 41a and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). Determine. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the suspension condition for the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reservation number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number may be a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the first special game are satisfied. Note that 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.

When no game ball enters the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). Determine. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the second special game suspension condition is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a special game or a jackpot game is being played. If the special game or jackpot game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the special game or the jackpot game is not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the second special game execution condition is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a executes the second special game with priority over the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. Note that when the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information, it erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not you will win the jackpot is determined based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. Note that the determination as to whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether the sum of the random number value specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. After determining the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sends information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation pattern and instructs to start a production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this embodiment, the game start commands include a first game start command that instructs to start a presentation game based on the variation pattern of the first special game, and a first game start command that instructs the start of a production game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and information that allows specifying which special game variation pattern is based on.

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing symbols derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing symbols derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the losing symbols derived in the first special game are determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined losing symbols in the output buffer. After determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a performs subtraction of the second special reservation number, jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determination of a jackpot symbol or losing symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determination of a fluctuation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and symbol commands. and the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time specified in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as game (denoted as exit command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and when the execution conditions for the special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the execution of the special game.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to award a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a awards a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the special jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the jackpot 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until a prescribed number of round games are completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, it sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can identify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the jackpot game is to be controlled to a high probability state as the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can specify that the jackpot game will be controlled to a high base state when the jackpot game ends. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next jackpot game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the jackpot game should be controlled to a low probability state as the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can specify that the jackpot game will be controlled to a high base state when the jackpot game ends. Set to main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state with a predetermined upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a applies the number of times equivalent to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) to the remaining number of times of the special game to grant a high base state. It is stored in the main control RAM 40c as .

Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that control is to be made to a low base state upon completion of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to . That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and transitions to the low base state upon completion of the upper limit number of special games.

When granting a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag when starting the jackpot game. Further, when awarding a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to a low base state to the main base state flag when starting the jackpot game.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a low probability state to the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that allows specifying that the control is in a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) to an output buffer. Set to . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a generates information that can identify a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) to the output buffer.

When the main base state flag is set to a value that can specify that control is to be performed in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) to the output buffer. Set to . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a generates information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) to the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. Normal symbol input processing is performed as an interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has passed through the gate 33 (entered the ball) based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the suspension condition for the normal game is established. When a game ball enters the gate 33 and the number of normal reservations does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the reservation condition for the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is suspended. The main control CPU 40a also controls the information display device 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that allows specifying the updated normal pending number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number may be a random number used for winning a normal symbol lottery, or a random number used for determining the fluctuation time of a normal game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal game or the normal winning game is in progress. If the normal game or the normal winning game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the normal game or the normal winning game is not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the normal game execution condition is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, if the normal pending number is not greater than "1", the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting a normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal pending number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. Note that when the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information, it erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not there will be a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal winning lottery). The determination as to whether or not you will win a normal win is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the normal win determination value corresponding to the current base state. In this manner, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery, operates the normal variable member 30, and determines whether or not to provide a normal winning game in which the second starting port 29 can be in the open state.

When winning a normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbols derived in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control described above, the main control CPU 40a determines a first fluctuation time in a low base state, and a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in a high base state. Determine. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. In addition, the normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the winning is not a normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and controls the information display device so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol start processing are derived when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start processing has elapsed. 22.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
If the winning is normal, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. Normally, actuator A1 is controlled so as to For example, when adopting the above-mentioned opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the first opening pattern is selected in one normal winning game. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines symbol combinations to be derived in the performance game based on the game start command and symbol commands. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missed symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a missed symbol combination based on the production symbol.

In addition, when the execution conditions for the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is executed in the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an unsuccessful symbol combination (for example, "787") including the ready-to-win effect. In this embodiment, the execution condition for the ready-to-win effect is that a variation pattern with a ready-to-win effect is determined. In addition, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-reach lottery and that the player wins the ready-to-reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the performance display device 27 to display the performance symbols in each row in a variable manner, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the performance game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops displaying the symbol combination based on the determined production pattern, and, triggered by the input of the game end command, displays the symbol combination based on the determined production pattern. Derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination using the elapse of the fluctuation time as an opportunity. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an opening command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. Moreover, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round performance. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the opening performance, round performance, and ending performance to be executed as the jackpot performance during the jackpot game.

In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls, in addition to the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the first movable light emitting lamp so that various effects can be performed. It controls KLA1, the second movable light emitting lamp KLA2, etc.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, it sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs the high probability state command, it sets a value that can identify the high probability state in the secondary probability state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low base state command, it sets a value that can identify the low base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high base state command, it sets a value that can identify the high base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-base state or a high-base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can perform operation effects. The operation performance is a performance mainly executed on the performance display device 27. The operation performance is a performance from which an operation result performance can be derived. In particular, the operation performance is a performance that can derive an operation result performance according to the player's operation during the operation validity period. The valid operation period is a period during which a player's operation can be accepted as a valid operation. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the operation performance is a performance that allows an operation result performance to be derived even when the operation validity period ends.

In this embodiment, the operation performance includes a single-hit operation performance, a continuous-hit operation performance, and a long-press operation performance. The single-hit operation performance is a performance that derives an operation result performance in response to operating at least one of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b once. The repeated-hit operation performance is a performance that derives an operation result performance in response to operating at least one of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b once or multiple times. The long-press operation performance is a performance that derives an operation result performance according to the time period during which at least one of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b is operated.

In this embodiment, the operation result effects include a non-final operation result effect and a final operation result effect. The non-final operation result performance is a performance that is executed when the operation validity period continues. The final operation result performance is a performance that starts to be executed when the operation validity period ends. The final operation result effect is executed when the operation valid period ends before the upper limit time of the operation valid period has elapsed, and when the operation valid period ends after the upper limit time of the operation valid period has passed. There are cases where it is executed.

In this embodiment, the non-final operation result effects include effects that suggest the degree of expectation that the variable game being executed will be a jackpot. Specifically, as a production that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot, there is a production in which the number of stages is increased according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b among the number of stages divided into multiple stages. . In addition, the non-final operation result presentation includes a presentation in which the number of stages does not increase in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. It can also be said to be an identifiable production.

In this embodiment, the final operation result presentation includes a jackpot confirmation presentation that informs that the variable game being executed will be a jackpot, and a loss confirmation presentation that informs that the variable game that is being executed will not be a jackpot. .

As shown in FIG. 4, the continuous hit operation performance includes a first continuous hit operation performance, a second continuous hit operation performance, and a third continuous hit operation performance. The second continuous hit operation performance is a continuous hit performance that has a higher jackpot expectation than the first continuous hit operation performance. The third continuous hit operation performance is a continuous hit performance that has a higher jackpot expectation than the first continuous hit operation performance and the second continuous hit operation performance. In the present embodiment, at least one of the multiple-hit operation effects corresponds to a specific operation effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the first continuous hit operation performance corresponds to the first operation performance, the second continuous hit operation performance corresponds to the second operation performance, and the third continuous hit operation performance corresponds to the third operation performance.

The first continuous hit operation performance is a performance in which an operation result performance can be executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The first continuous press operation performance is a performance that displays an image that prompts the user to operate the first operation button 19a during the valid operation period. The first consecutive hit operation performance is a performance that is controlled during the operation validity period with the upper limit time ta1 as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the first continuous hit operation performance is, for example, capable of displaying a meter image with multiple stages, and the number of stages of the meter image changes according to the player's operation, and when a predetermined upper limit number of stages is reached. This is a performance that is guaranteed to be a jackpot.

The second continuous hit operation performance is a performance in which an operation result performance can be executed in response to the operations of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The second consecutive press operation performance is a performance that displays an image that prompts the user to operate the first operation button 19a during the valid operation period. The second continuous hit operation performance is a performance that is controlled during the operation validity period with the upper limit time ta2 as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the second continuous hit operation performance is such that, for example, the ratio of the display area corresponding to the ally character to the display area corresponding to the enemy character changes in accordance with the player's operation, and the display area corresponding to the enemy character changes in accordance with the player's operation. This is an effect in which a jackpot is confirmed when the symbol is no longer displayed.

The third continuous hit operation performance is a performance in which an operation result performance can be executed in response to the operations of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. The third consecutive press operation performance is a performance that displays an image that prompts the user to operate the second operation button 19b during the valid operation period. The third continuous hit operation performance is a performance that is controlled during the operation validity period with the upper limit time ta3 as the upper limit. In this embodiment, the third consecutive hit operation performance is, for example, a performance that can display a numerical image indicating a numerical value, and when the numerical value changes according to the player's operation and reaches a predetermined specific value, a jackpot is achieved. This is a performance that is certain to become true.

In this embodiment, the upper limit time ta2 is longer than the upper limit time ta1. In this embodiment, the upper limit time ta3 is longer than the upper limit time ta1. The upper limit time ta3 is longer than the upper limit time ta2.

In this embodiment, the continuous hit operation performance can be regarded as specific control and can be executed as continuous hit control. In the present embodiment, the continuous press control is a control in which the long press operation of the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b is regarded as a continuous press operation. Specifically, in the case where the first continuous hit operation performance is executed and when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed, the continuous hit control assumes that the long press operation of the second operation button 19b is regarded as a continuous hit operation. However, the control is such that the long press operation of the first operation button 19a is regarded as a continuous press operation at a predetermined interval tc1. On the other hand, when the third consecutive press operation effect is executed, the continuous press control does not consider the long press operation of the first operation button 19a as a continuous press operation, but the long press operation of the second operation button 19b. , this is a control that is regarded as a continuous hitting operation at a predetermined interval tc2.

In this embodiment, the predetermined interval tc1 that is considered when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed is the same length as the predetermined interval tc1 that is considered when the first continuous hit operation performance is executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the predetermined interval tc2 at which the operation is deemed to have been performed when the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed is the predetermined interval tc2 which is considered to have been operated when the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed. This is a shorter time than tc1.

The continuous hit control is a control that is started when a start condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case where the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed, when the second consecutive hit operation performance is executed, and when the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the start condition of the continuous hit control is that the operation is valid. This is established by continuing to operate the first operation button 19a for a specified time tb during the period.

In the present embodiment, a specified time tb when the first continuous hit operation performance is executed, a specified time tb when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed, and a specified time when the third continuous hit operation performance is executed. tb is the same time (length).

In this embodiment, specific effects can be executed. The specific performance is a performance that includes a plurality of performance elements. The plurality of performance elements include displacement of the left movable body KL, displacement of the right movable body KR, light emission of the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1, and light emission of the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2. Specifically, the specific effect is such that after the left movable body KL is displaced from the first specific position L1 to the second specific position L2 while the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 is emitting light in a predetermined light emission mode, the second specific position L2 is moved to the second specific position L2. It includes an effect of displacing from to the first specific position L1. The specific effect is that after the right movable body KR is displaced from the first specific position R1 to the second specific position R2 with the second movable light emitting lamp KLA2 emitting light in a predetermined light emission mode, Includes an effect of displacement to a specific position R1. In other words, the specific performance is a performance performed on the movable bodies KL and KR.

The specific performance is a performance that is executed when a special condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special condition can be established in a variable game in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed. In particular, the special condition is established when a specific operation result performance is derived as the final operation result performance in the continuous hit operation performance. In this embodiment, the specific operation result performance is a performance that is certain to result in a jackpot. In this way, the specific performance is a performance that is executed when a special condition is established in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b in the continuous-hit operation performance.

In this embodiment, various errors may occur. Various errors include a door opening error, a magnetic force generation error, and an induced magnetic field generation error.
The door opening error is an error that can specify that the door member 11b has been opened based on the detection result of the door opening sensor SE6. The door open error is an error that starts when the door member 11b is opened and ends when the door member 11b is closed or a predetermined time has elapsed.

The magnetic force generation error is an error in which it can be specified that a magnetic force of a specified strength or higher has been generated based on the detection result of the magnetic force sensor SE7. A magnetic force generation error is an error that starts when a magnetic force of a specified strength or higher is generated and ends when the power is turned off.

The induced magnetic field generation error is an error in which it can be specified that an induced magnetic field of a specified strength or higher has been generated based on the detection result of the induced magnetic field sensor SE8. The induced magnetic field generation error is an error that starts when an induced electromagnetic field of a specified strength or higher is generated and ends when the power is turned off.

In this embodiment, the operation performance is a performance that is executed even when at least any one of a door opening error, a magnetic force generation error, and an induced magnetic field generation error occurs.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, whether or not the repeated hit control functions effectively depends on the conditions that are satisfied. In detail, the continuous stroke control functions effectively when no magnetic force generation error or induced magnetic field generation error occurs. Particularly, the continuous hit control functions effectively when a door opening error occurs. On the other hand, the repeated strike control does not function effectively when at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced magnetic field generation error occurs.

Further, in this embodiment, the specific performance varies in performance depending on the conditions that are satisfied. Specifically, the specific effect is that when a door opening error, magnetic force generation error, or induced magnetic field generation error does not occur, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and the movable This is a performance in which bodies KL and KR are displaced. On the other hand, the specific effect is that when a door opening error occurs, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the second light emission mode, and the movable bodies KL and KR do not displace. . In addition, the specific effect is that when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the third light emission mode, and the movable body This is a performance in which KL and KR are not displaced.

Here, control processing based on detection signals from various sensors executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a determines that the door member 11b is opened based on the detection signal from the door open sensor SE6, it sets in the output buffer a door open command that can specify that the door member 11b has been opened. When the main control CPU 40a determines that the door member 11b is closed based on the detection signal from the door open sensor SE6, it sets a door close command that can specify that the door member 11b is closed in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a determines that a magnetic force of a prescribed strength or higher is generated based on the detection signal from the magnetic force sensor SE7, it sets a magnetic force generation command that can specify generation of a magnetic force of a prescribed strength or higher in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a determines that an induced electromagnetic field with a specified strength or more is generated based on the detection signal from the induced magnetic field sensor SE8, the main control CPU 40a outputs an induced electromagnetic field generation command that can identify the generation of an induced electromagnetic field with a specified intensity or more to the buffer. Set to .

On the other hand, error control processing for controlling error information executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the magnetic force generation command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the input of the magnetic force generation command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the occurrence of a magnetic force generation error.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the induced electromagnetic field generation command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the input of the induced electromagnetic field generation command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the occurrence of an induced electromagnetic field generation error.

When the door opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the input of the door-opening command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the input of the door opening command. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the input of the door open command, it deletes information that can identify the input of the door open command. Furthermore, when the door closing command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a erases information that can identify the input of the door opening command. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the door member 11b has been opened.

Next, a description will be given of the continuous hit operation effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a. This continuous hit operation effect determination process is a process that is executed in response to input of a game start command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the input game start command, whether or not to execute a continuous hit operation performance and the type of continuous hit operation performance to be executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of continuous hit operation performance such that the second continuous hit operation performance has a higher jackpot expectation than the first continuous hit operation performance. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of continuous hit operation performance so that the expectation of jackpot is higher in the third continuous hit operation performance than in the second continuous hit operation performance. The sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the determined result in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the continuous-hit operation effect determination process.

Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not to execute a continuous hit operation performance and the type of continuous hit operation performance to be executed, based on information indicating the determined result. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can also specify the timing and upper limit time at which the operation validity period corresponding to the type of continuous-hit operation performance starts.

In a process different from the continuous-hit operation performance determination process, in a variable game in which a continuous-hit operation performance is executed, when the continuous-hit operation performance is started and the operation validity period starts, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the continuous-hit operation performance. Control is performed to cause the effect display device 27 to display an image that prompts an operation in a corresponding display mode. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to display on the effect display device 27 an image that prompts the operation of the first operation button 19a, in the case where the first continuous press operation effect is executed and when the second continuous press operation effect is executed. I do. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image that prompts the user to operate the second operation button 19b when the third continuous-hit operation effect is executed. Further, when the continuous hit operation performance is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the continuous hit operation performance in a presentation mode corresponding to the type of continuous hit operation performance, in addition to the image prompting the operation. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image in which the type of continuous hit operation effect can be specified.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the continuous hit operation performance control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This continuous-hit operation performance control process is a process that is executed at predetermined intervals in a variable game in which a continuous-hit operation performance is executed, when the operation is controlled in an effective period corresponding to the type of continuous-hit operation performance.

First, in step S101, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation signal from the first operation button 19a or the operation signal from the second operation button 19b has changed from an off state to an on state. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation signal from the first operation button 19a and the operation signal from the second operation button 19b have not changed from the OFF state to the ON state, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute Steps S102 to S105 and returns to Step S105. The process moves to S106. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation signal from the first operation button 19a or the operation signal from the second operation button 19b has changed from the off state to the on state, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the reception period is invalid. The reception invalid period includes a reception invalid period for the first operation button 19a and an reception invalid period for the second operation button 19b. During the reception invalid period of the first operation button 19a, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state, regardless of the operation signal from the second operation button 19b, and the operation of the first operation button 19a is disabled. This is the period from when the operation is determined to be valid until the predetermined invalid operation time has elapsed. During the reception invalid period of the second operation button 19b, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state, regardless of the operation signal from the first operation button 19a, and the operation of the first operation button 19a is disabled. This is the period from when the operation is determined to be valid until the predetermined invalid operation time has elapsed. In this embodiment, the operation invalid time of the first operation button 19a is the same time as the operation invalid time of the second operation button 19b. In this embodiment, the reception invalidation period is a period from when the previous operation is performed until a predetermined time has elapsed, and is a period shorter than the specified time tb and the predetermined intervals tc1 and tc2.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines in step S101 that the operation signal from the first operation button 19a has changed from the off state to the on state, the sub-control CPU 41a disables the first operation button 19a based on the value of the first operation invalidation counter. It is determined whether the reception period is invalid. The first operation invalidation counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The first operation invalidation counter is a counter for counting the reception invalidity period of the first operation button 19a.

If the sub-control CPU 41a determines in step S101 that the operation signal from the second operation button 19b has changed from the off state to the on state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the acceptance invalid period of the second operation button 19b based on the value of the second operation invalidation counter. Determine whether The second operation invalidation counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The second operation invalidation counter is a counter for counting the reception invalidation period of the second operation button 19b.

If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the reception invalid period, the process proceeds to step S106 without executing steps S103 to S105. That is, when the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state during the reception invalid period of the first operation button 19a, the sub control CPU 41a treats the operation of the first operation button 19a as a valid operation. Not accepted. The sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the operation of the second operation button 19b as a valid operation when the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state during the reception invalid period of the second operation button 19b. . On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the reception invalid period, the process moves to step S103.

In step S103, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an operation validity determination in which an operation based on the operation signal changing from an OFF state to an ON state is determined as a valid operation. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the operation of the first operation button 19a when the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state after the reception invalidation period of the first operation button 19a ends. is accepted as a valid operation. The sub-control CPU 41a makes the operation of the second operation button 19b valid when the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state after the reception invalid period of the second operation button 19b ends. Accept as an operation. When this process is finished, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S104.

In step S104, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an operation invalidation time. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the operation of the first operation button 19a as a valid operation, it sets information indicating the operation invalidation time in the first operation invalidation counter. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the operation of the second operation button 19b as a valid operation, it sets information indicating the operation invalidation time in the second operation invalidation counter. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S105.

In a process different from the repeated-hit operation performance control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can update the information set in the first operation invalidation counter and the information set in the second operation invalidation counter at a predetermined period. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the acceptance period for the first operation button 19a is invalid based on the information set in the first operation invalidation counter. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the acceptance period for the second operation button 19b is invalid based on the information set in the second operation invalidation counter.

In this way, when the operation of the first operation button 19a is started during the operation validity period, the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the operation as a valid operation. Then, when the next operation of the first operation button 19a is started after the start of the operation of the first operation button 19a and the reception invalid period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 41a converts the operation into a valid operation. can be accepted as. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the next operation of the first operation button 19a as a valid operation even if the next operation of the first operation button 19a is started during the reception invalid period after the operation of the first operation button 19a is started.

Furthermore, when the operation of the second operation button 19b is started during the operation validity period, the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the operation as a valid operation. Then, when the next operation of the second operation button 19b is started when the reception invalidation period has elapsed since the operation of the second operation button 19b was started, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the second operation button 19b. can be accepted as a valid operation. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the next operation of the second operation button 19b as a valid operation even if the next operation of the second operation button 19b is started during the reception invalid period after the operation of the second operation button 19b is started.

In this embodiment, the time after the reception invalidation period, which is shorter than the specified time tb and longer than the predetermined intervals tc1 and tc2, corresponds to the specific time. In this embodiment, the time during the reception invalidation period corresponds to the predetermined time.

Returning to the description of the repeated hit operation performance control process, in step S105, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation targeted for the assumed repeated hit control has been accepted as a valid operation. Specifically, in the case where the first continuous hit operation performance is executed and when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed, the operation that is subject to the assumed continuous hit control is the operation of the first operation button 19a. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a controls when the operation of the first operation button 19a is accepted as a valid operation in the case where the first continuous press operation effect is executed and when the second continuous press operation effect is executed. , it is determined that the operation subject to continuous hit control is accepted as a valid operation. On the other hand, when the third consecutive hit operation effect is executed, the operation that is subject to the assumed consecutive hit control is the operation of the second operation button 19b. Therefore, when the third consecutive press operation performance is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a assumes that when the operation of the second operation button 19b is accepted as a valid operation, the operation that is subject to the continuous press control is executed. It is determined that the operation was accepted as a valid operation.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation subject to the continuous hit control is not accepted as a valid operation, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S107 without executing step S106. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation subject to the continuous hit control has been accepted as a valid operation, the process proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a specified time counting process. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a considers information indicating the specified time tb and sets it in the operation start determination counter. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the same specified time tb in the case where the first continuous hit operation performance is executed, when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed, and when the third continuous hit operation performance is executed. The information shown is taken into account and set in the operation start determination counter. The assumed operation start determination counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The assumed operation start determination counter is a counter for determining whether the start condition for the assumed continuous stroke control is satisfied. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S107.

In a process different from the repeated-hit operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can update information set in the assumed operation start determination counter at a predetermined period. Based on the information set in the assumed operation start determination counter, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that a specified time tb has elapsed since the operation of the operation button that is subject to the assumed repeated press control is accepted as a valid operation. can be identified. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the start condition for the continuous hit control is satisfied based on the information set in the assumed operation start determination counter.

Returning to the explanation of the repeated hit operation performance control process, in step S107, the sub-control CPU 41a validates the operation of the operation button that is the target of the assumed repeated hit control based on the information set in the assumed operation start determination counter. It is determined whether a specified time has elapsed since the operation was accepted. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the prescribed time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the specified time has elapsed, it sets information indicating that the continuous hit control has become effective in the sub-control RAM 41c, and proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the assumed operation is valid. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operation button to be subjected to the repeated press control is operated when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation button to be subjected to the continuous press control has been operated. Performs continuous hit control. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S110.

In step S110, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating a predetermined interval in the assumed operation interval counter. The assumed operation interval counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The assumed operation interval counter is a counter for determining whether a predetermined interval has elapsed since it was assumed that an operation was performed.

In this embodiment, the interval at which an operation is deemed to have been performed is a predetermined interval tc1 in the case where the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed and when the second consecutive hit operation performance is performed. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a considers information indicating the predetermined interval tc1 and sets it in the operation interval counter when the first continuous-hit operation performance is executed and when the second continuous-hit operation performance is executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the third continuous hit operation effect is executed, the interval at which the operation is considered to have been performed is the predetermined interval tc2. Therefore, when the third continuous hit operation effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a takes into account information indicating the predetermined interval tc2 and sets it in the operation interval counter. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S111.

In a process different from the repeated-hit operation performance control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can update information set in the assumed operation interval counter at a predetermined period. Based on the information set in the assumed operation interval counter, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether a predetermined interval has elapsed since it was assumed that the operation was performed by the assumed continuous stroke control.

Returning to the description of the repeated hit operation effect control process, in step S108, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a predetermined interval has been reached when the assumed repeated hit control is effective. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the continuous hit control is effective when information indicating that the continuous hit control is enabled is set in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a predetermined interval has elapsed since the operation was deemed to have been performed by the assumed continuous hit control, based on the information set in the assumed operation interval counter.

When the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the predetermined interval has been reached when the continuous hit control is effective, the process proceeds to step S111 without executing steps S109 and S110. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the predetermined interval has been reached when the continuous hit control is effective, the process proceeds to step S109. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform continuous hit control in which it is assumed that the operation has been repeated at a predetermined interval based on the information set in the assumed operation interval counter.

In this way, the first operation button 19a continues to be pressed for a specified period of time tb that continues during the valid operation period in the case where the first continuous press operation effect is executed and when the second continuous press operation effect is executed. When the button is operated, the start condition for continuous hit control is established. If the first operation button 19a is continuously operated after the start condition for continuous press control is satisfied during the valid operation period, it is assumed that the first operation button 19a is repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval tc1. It is possible to perform continuous hit control.

On the other hand, in the case where the first continuous press operation performance is executed and when the second continuous press operation performance is executed, the second operation button 19b is continuously pressed for a specified period of time tb during the valid operation period. When the operation is performed, the start condition for continuous hit control is not met. Then, when the second operation button 19b is continuously operated during the operation validity period, it is not possible to perform repeated press control in which it is assumed that the second operation button 19b has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval tc1. .

In addition, when the third consecutive press operation performance is executed, the start condition for the consecutive press control is assumed to be when the second operation button 19b is continuously operated for a specified time tb during the valid operation period. To establish. If the second operation button 19b is continuously operated after the start condition for continuous press control is satisfied during the valid operation period, it is assumed that the second operation button 19b is repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval tc2. It is possible to perform continuous hit control.

On the other hand, when the third consecutive press operation effect is executed, the consecutive press control is assumed to start when the first operation button 19a is continuously operated for a specified period of time tb during the valid operation period. The condition is not met. Then, when the first operation button 19a is continuously operated during the valid operation period, it is not possible to perform repeated press control in which it is assumed that the first operation button 19a has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval tc2. .

In step S111, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the clearing condition has been met. The clear condition is a condition for erasing the assumed operation related information related to the assumed continuous hit control. Specifically, the clear condition is satisfied when the operation signal from the operation button that is the target of the repeated hit control changes from the on state to the off state when the repeated hit control is enabled. Further, in this embodiment, the clear condition is satisfied when at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced electromagnetic field generation error occurs. In this embodiment, the clear condition is not satisfied when a door opening error occurs. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the clearing condition is not met, the process proceeds to step S113 without executing step S112. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the clearing condition has been met, the process proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a presumed operation related information clearing process to erase the presumed operation related information. In this embodiment, the assumed operation related information includes information indicating that the assumed continuous hit control is enabled, information set in the assumed operation start determination counter, and the assumed operation interval. Contains information set in the counter. In other words, even when the repeated hit control is being performed, if the clear condition is met, the repeated hit control is ended. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S112.

In step S113, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether various validity determinations have been made. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation is valid in steps S103 and S109, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that various validity determinations have been made. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that various validity determinations have not been made, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the repeated-hit operation performance control process without executing step S114. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that various validity determinations have been made, the process proceeds to step S114. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S114 in the same way when the operation is determined to be a valid operation based on each operation signal in step S103 and when the operation is deemed to be valid by the deemed continuous hit control in step S109. Transition.

In step S114, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a variation pattern from the input game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of repeated-hit operation performance that has already been determined in the repeated-hit operation performance determination process. The sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the performance contents of the operation result performance corresponding to the type of continuous hit operation performance based on the specified variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the content of the determined operation result effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the performance content of the operation result performance in response to the determination that the operation is valid in steps S103 and S109.

In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a variation pattern that results in a jackpot, the number of stages increases as a non-final operation result performance with a higher probability than when it identifies a variation pattern that does not result in a jackpot. Determine the operation result effect. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a variation pattern that results in a jackpot, it determines an operation result presentation in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages with a predetermined probability. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the variation pattern does not result in a jackpot, it does not determine the operation result performance in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages. Therefore, as the number of stages increases in the continuous hit operation performance, the expectation level of a jackpot increases. Further, in the continuous hit operation performance, when the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages, it is confirmed that the jackpot will be achieved. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the continuous hit operation performance control process.

In a process different from the continuous hit operation performance control process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the operation result performance with the determined performance content based on information indicating the performance content of the determined operation result performance.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image that can identify that the operation has been received. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the decorative lamp 17 to emit light in a light-emitting manner that allows identification of reception of the operation. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control to cause the speaker 18 to output a sound that can identify that the operation has been received. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the performance display device 27 to display a stage number image in which the stage number can be specified.

The sub-control CPU 41a terminates the operation validity period when executing an operation result production in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages. When executing an operation result effect in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a specific operation result effect to be derived as the final operation result effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify that a jackpot is confirmed.

The sub-control CPU 41a derives the final operation result performance when the upper limit time of the operation valid period is reached and the operation valid period ends without executing the operation result performance in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit stage number. In particular, when executing an operation result performance in which the number of stages increases to the upper limit number of stages, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a specific operation result performance to be derived as the final operation result performance when it is specified that the variation pattern is a jackpot. . Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the variation pattern is a jackpot, the effect display device 27 displays an image that can specify that the jackpot is confirmed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the fluctuation pattern does not result in a jackpot, it causes the effect display device 27 to display an image that can specify that it is certain that a jackpot will not result. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the continuous hit operation performance control process.

In the present embodiment, when at least one of a door opening error, a magnetic force generation error, and an induced electromagnetic field generation error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the decorative lamp 17 to emit light in a light emission mode that can identify that an operation has been received. I won't let you.

The sub-control CPU 41a does not display on the production display device 27 an image that can identify that an operation has been received when at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced electromagnetic field generation error occurs. When a door opening error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a does not cause the speaker 18 to output a sound that can identify that the operation has been accepted. When a door opening error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a does not cause the effect display device 27 to display a stage number image that allows the number of stages to be specified.

On the other hand, when a door opening error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an image that can identify that the operation has been accepted. When a door opening error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the speaker 18 to output a sound that can identify that the operation has been accepted. When a door opening error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a stage number image that allows the number of stages to be specified.

In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a limits a part of the operation result performance executed in response to the player's operation when at least any one of the door opening error, magnetic force generation error, and induced electromagnetic field generation error occurs.

Furthermore, in a process different from the repeated-hit operation performance control process, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a specific performance to be executed when a specific operation result performance is to be derived as the final operation result performance. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displaces the left movable body KL from the first specific position L1 to the second specific position L2 while causing the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 to emit light in the first light emission mode, and then displaces the left movable body KL from the first specific position L1 to the second specific position L2. The second specific position L2 is displaced to the first specific position L1. The sub-control CPU 41a displaces the right movable body KR from the first specific position R1 to the second specific position R2 while causing the second movable light emitting lamp KLA2 to emit light in the first light emission mode, and then moves the right movable body KR to the second specific position R2. to the first specific position R1.

In this embodiment, when executing a specific effect when a door opening error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 to emit light in the second light-emitting mode, and causes the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 to emit light in the second light emission mode. While emitting light in the second light emitting mode, the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced. Further, when executing a specific effect when at least either a magnetic force generation error or an induced electromagnetic field generation error occurs, the sub control CPU 41a causes the first movable light emitting lamp KLA1 to emit light in a third light emission mode, While the second movable light emitting lamp KLA2 is emitting light in the second light emission mode, the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the specific performance to be executed in the first performance mode when the special condition is satisfied when any one of the door opening error, magnetic force generation error, and induced magnetic field generation error has not occurred. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a specific performance to be executed in the second performance mode when a special condition is satisfied when a door opening error occurs. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a specific effect to be executed in a third effect mode when a special condition is established when at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced magnetic field generation error has occurred.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10, a description will be given of the execution mode of the continuous hit operation effect and the specific effect.
As shown in FIG. 6(a), when the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the execution of the first consecutive hit operation performance starts at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 during the execution of the variable game, and the first consecutive hit operation The operation validity period of the effect starts, and an image prompting the user to operate the first operation button 19a is displayed on the effect display device 27 (shown as "first continuous press operation notification" in the figure).

When the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the first operation button 19a is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, the operation of the first operation button 19a ends.

When the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the second operation button 19b is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, the operation of the second operation button 19b ends.

Similarly, when the first operation button 19a is operated at the timings shown by symbols T13 and T14, the operation of the first operation button 19a is determined to be a valid operation, and a non-final operation result effect is executed. Ru. Further, when the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T15, the operation of the second operation button 19b is determined to be a valid operation, and a non-final operation result effect is executed.

If the number of stages does not reach the upper limit number of stages at the timing shown by symbol T2, the upper limit time of the valid operation period is reached, and the valid operation period ends. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect may be executed in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced. On the other hand, there are cases where the specific performance is not executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(b), if the number of stages reaches the upper limit number of stages during the valid operation period at the timing shown by symbol T16, the valid operation period expires before the timing shown by symbol T2. finish. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the first continuous-hit operation effect is executed, when the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T17 while the variable game is being executed, the first operation button 19a is operated. The operation signal from the 1 operation button 19a changes from the OFF state to the ON state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the first operation button 19a is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, the first operation button 19a is continuously operated.

Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T18, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a continues to be turned on until the specified time tb elapses after the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. In this state, the condition for starting the continuous hit control is satisfied. In this case, as a result of the operation determination, it is determined that the first operation button 19a has been operated as a valid operation due to the continuous press control. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed.

After that, if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, the first operation button 19a is operated as a valid operation at a predetermined interval tc1 after it is determined that the operation is valid. It is regarded as something. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed.

If the number of stages reaches the upper limit number of stages during the valid operation period at the timing shown by T19, the valid operation period ends before the timing shown by T2. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7(b), when the second consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the execution of the second consecutive hit operation performance is started at a timing indicated by reference numeral T1 during execution of the variable game. At the timing shown by reference numeral T1, the operation validity period of the second consecutive hit operation performance starts, and an image prompting the user to operate the first operation button 19a is displayed on the performance display device 27.

Then, when the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T21, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the first operation button 19a is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, the first operation button 19a is continuously operated.

Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, the operation signal from the first operation button 19a continues to be turned on until the specified time tb elapses after the operation signal from the first operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. In this state, the condition for starting the continuous hit control is satisfied. In this case, as a result of the operation determination, it is determined that the first operation button 19a has been operated as a valid operation due to the continuous press control. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed.

After that, if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, the first operation button 19a is operated as a valid operation at a predetermined interval tc1 after it is determined that the operation is valid. It is regarded as something. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed.

If the number of stages reaches the upper limit number of stages during the valid operation period at the timing shown by T23, the valid operation period ends before the timing shown by T3. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(a), when the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the execution of the third consecutive hit operation performance starts at a timing indicated by reference numeral T1 during execution of the variable game. At the timing indicated by the symbol T1, the operation validity period of the third consecutive press operation effect starts, and an image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed on the effect display device 27 (in the figure, "second continuous press operation notification" is displayed). ).

Then, when the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T31, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the second operation button 19b is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, the second operation button 19b is continuously operated.

Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b continues to be turned on until the specified time tb elapses after the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state. In this state, the condition for starting the continuous hit control is satisfied. In this case, as a result of the operation determination, it is determined that the second operation button 19b has been operated as a valid operation due to the continuous press control. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed.

Thereafter, if the second operation button 19b is continuously operated, the second operation button 19b is operated as a valid operation at a predetermined interval tc2 after it is determined that the operation is valid. It is regarded as something. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed.

If the number of stages reaches the upper limit number of stages during the valid operation period at the timing indicated by the symbol T33, the valid operation period ends before the timing indicated by the symbol T4. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the first light emission mode, and the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(b), when the first continuous hit operation effect is executed, during the execution of the variable game, when the continuous hit control is being performed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, When the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T41, the operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the second operation button 19b is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, the second operation button 19b is continuously operated.

In this way, after the start condition for continuous press control is established in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a during the valid operation period, the second operation button 19a is further operated while the first operation button 19a is continuously operated. When the operation button 19b is operated, the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted as a valid operation.

On the other hand, although not shown in the drawings, when the third consecutive press operation effect is executed, even if the first operation button 19a is operated while the second operation button 19b is being controlled for repeated presses, the same effect will occur. It is determined that the operation of the first operation button 19a is a valid operation.

In other words, after the start condition for continuous press control is established in response to the operation of the second operation button 19b during the valid operation period, the first operation button is pressed while the second operation button 19b is continuously operated. When the first operation button 19a is operated, the operation of the first operation button 19a can be accepted as a valid operation.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9(a), when the first continuous-hit operation effect is executed, when the second operation button 19b is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T42 during execution of the variable game, the second operation button 19b is operated. The operation signal from the second operation button 19b changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the second operation button 19b is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, even if the second operation button 19b is continuously operated, the continuous press control of the second operation button 19b will not become effective.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(b), when the third consecutive hit operation effect is executed, when the first operation button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T43 during execution of the variable game, the first operation button 19a is operated. The operation signal from the operation button 19a changes from the off state to the on state. In this case, the operation determination result is that the operation of the first operation button 19a is determined to be a valid operation. Then, in response to the determination that the operation is valid, a non-final operation result presentation is executed. After that, even if the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, the continuous press control of the first operation button 19a is not effective.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10(a), when the first continuous hit operation performance is executed, the door is opened at the timing shown by code T5 while the continuous hit control is being performed, starting from the timing shown by code T18. When an opening error (indicated as "first error detection" in the figure) occurs, a part of the operation result presentation is limited. In addition, the continuous hit control is continuously performed.

If the number of stages reaches the upper limit number of stages during the valid operation period at the timing shown by T19, the valid operation period ends before the timing shown by T2. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the second light emitting mode, but the movable bodies KL and KR do not displace.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10(b), when the first continuous hit operation effect is executed, the magnetic force is generated at the timing shown by the code T5 while the continuous hit control is performed from the timing shown by the code T18. When at least one of an error and an induced electromagnetic field generation error (indicated as "second error detection" in the figure) occurs, a part of the operation result presentation is limited. Further, the continuous hit control is not performed effectively.

If the number of stages reaches the upper limit number of stages during the valid operation period at the timing shown by T19, the valid operation period ends before the timing shown by T2. In this case, execution of the final operation result effect is started. Then, a specific effect is executed in which the first movable light emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in the third light emitting mode, but the movable bodies KL and KR do not displace.

In this way, when the first consecutive press operation performance is executed, when the second consecutive press operation performance is executed, and when the third consecutive press operation performance is executed, due to the occurrence of a door opening error, the operation result performance will be changed. Even when it is restricted, continuous press control can be performed in which it is assumed that the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals. On the other hand, at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs when the first continuous hit operation performance is executed, when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed, and when the third continuous hit operation performance is executed. When the operation result performance is restricted due to the occurrence of the problem, continuous hit control cannot be performed.

Furthermore, when any one of the door opening error, magnetic force generation error, and induced magnetic field generation error does not occur, the specific performance is executed in the first performance mode. On the other hand, when a door opening error has occurred, a specific performance is executed in the second performance mode. A specific performance is executed in a third performance mode when at least either a magnetic force generation error or an induced magnetic field generation error occurs.

In this embodiment, the occurrence of a door opening error corresponds to the fulfillment of a predetermined condition, and the occurrence of at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced magnetic field generation error corresponds to the establishment of a specific condition. In this embodiment, the door opening error corresponds to the predetermined error.

In this embodiment, the performance mode of the specific performance when no various errors occur corresponds to the first performance mode. In this embodiment, the performance mode of the specific performance when a door opening error occurs corresponds to the second performance mode. In this embodiment, the performance mode of the specific performance when at least one of the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error occurs corresponds to the third performance mode.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) The timing at which the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is started in the case where the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed, when the second consecutive hit operation performance is executed, and when the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed With reference to , the time it takes for the start condition of the continuous hit control to be satisfied becomes the same specified time tb. Therefore, the start condition for the continuous hit control is satisfied in the case where the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed, when the second consecutive hit operation performance is executed, and when the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed. Similar operability can be provided, and interest in the game can be improved.

(2) The predetermined interval tc1 that is considered when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed is the same length as the predetermined interval tc1 that is assumed when the first continuous hit operation performance is executed. Therefore, it is possible to set the operation interval at which the operation is deemed to have been performed by the continuous hit control to be the same when the first continuous hit operation performance is executed and when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed. , it is possible to improve interest in games.

(3) The predetermined interval tc2 that is considered when the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed is a different length from the predetermined interval tc1 that is regarded when the first continuous hit operation performance is executed. For this reason, by making the predetermined interval considered by the assumed continuous hit control different between when the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed and when the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the predetermined interval can be varied. It can be given gender. In addition to this, even if the predetermined interval considered by the assumed continuous stroke control is different, the same operability is provided in that the start condition for the assumed continuous stroke control is satisfied. This makes it possible to improve the player's interest in playing games.

(4) When an operation of the operation buttons 19a, 19b is started during the operation validity period, the operation can be accepted as a valid operation. When the next operation of the operation buttons 19a, 19b is started after a period of time shorter than the specified time has elapsed since the operation was started during the operation validity period and after the reception invalidation period has ended, the Although the start condition for the continuous hit control is not satisfied and the continuous hit control is not performed, the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation. Therefore, when a time shorter than the specified time tb has elapsed since the start of the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b, the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation, and the next operation can be performed as intended by the player. It is possible to provide operability in which operations are accepted as valid operations, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(5) Even if the operation is not considered to have been performed under the assumed repeated stroke control, if the operation is performed for a longer time than the predetermined interval at which the operation is deemed to have been performed under the assumed repeated stroke control, the operation will be validated. It can be accepted as a normal operation.

(6) On the other hand, when the operation of the operation buttons 19a, 19b is started during the operation validity period, the operation is accepted as a valid operation, but a time shorter than the predetermined interval has passed since the operation was started, Even if the next operation of the operation buttons 19a, 19b is started during the reception invalid period, it will not be accepted as a valid operation. For this reason, even if the operation is not considered to have been performed under the assumed continuous stroke control, it will still be accepted as a valid operation even if the operation is performed for a shorter time than the predetermined interval at which the operation is assumed to have been performed under the assumed continuous stroke control. There may be no.

(7) The second operation button 19b is continuously operated for a specified period of time tb during the valid operation period in the case where the first continuous press operation effect is executed and when the second continuous press operation effect is executed. If the start condition is not satisfied when the second operation button 19b is pressed, and the second operation button 19b is continuously operated, the continuous press control is not performed. Therefore, depending on whether the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated, it is possible to provide different operability as to whether or not to perform continuous hit control, which increases interest in the game. You can improve your performance.

(8) In the case where the first continuous press operation performance is executed and when the second continuous press operation performance is executed, the first operation button 19a is Even in a state where the continuous press control is performed, when the second operation button 19b is operated, the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted as a valid operation.

(9) In the case where the third consecutive press operation performance is executed, the start condition is not satisfied when the first operation button 19a is continuously operated for a specified time tb during the operation validity period, and When the first operation button 19a is continuously operated, repeated press control is not performed. Therefore, depending on the type of repeated-hit operation performance, the operation button for which the start condition for continuous hit control is satisfied can be different, and depending on the type of repeated-hit operation performance, it is possible to vary whether or not to perform continuous hit control. It is possible to provide ease of operation and increase interest in the game.

(10) When the first continuous press operation performance is executed, when the second continuous press operation performance is executed, and when the third continuous press operation performance is executed, the operation buttons 19a and 19b are closed due to the occurrence of a door opening error. Even when there is a restriction on the performance of the operation results according to the operation, continuous hit control can be performed and the interest in the game can be improved.

(11) On the other hand, when the operation result presentation corresponding to the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b is restricted due to the occurrence of at least one of a magnetic force generation error and an induced magnetic field generation error, repeated press control cannot be performed. . For this reason, even when restrictions are placed on the operation result presentation according to the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b, the occurrence of at least one of a door opening error, a magnetic force generation error, and an induced magnetic field generation error. Depending on whether the player is playing the game or not, it is possible to change whether or not to perform the continuous hit control, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(12) The specific performance is a performance that is executed when a special condition is established in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b in the continuous hit operation performance. Even when a door opening error occurs, when a special condition is established in response to the operation of the operation buttons 19a and 19b in a continuous press operation performance, the performance is specified in a different manner from when a door opening error does not occur. It is possible to execute a performance, it is possible to specify that a special condition has been established in a continuous hit operation performance, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above embodiment, even if the operation button is operated before the operation validity period starts, the condition for starting the continuous press control is not satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the operation button is operated before the operation validity period starts, the time during which the operation button remains on continuously during the operation validity period is considered to be the specified time. The start condition for continuous hit control may be satisfied.

- In the above embodiment, for example, after the start condition for the assumed repeated hit control is met, when the operation button that is the target of the assumed repeated hit control is continuously operated, the power is turned off and the recovery control is performed. In such a situation, even if the operation button that is the target of continuous press control is continuously operated, the start condition for continuous press control is not satisfied and the continuous press control is performed. You don't have to. In addition, for example, in such a situation, if the operation button that is subject to continuous press control is continuously operated after the return control is performed, while the variable game is being executed, the continuous press control will be performed. However, if the conditions for starting the continuous hit control are satisfied, the continuous hit control may be performed. Further, for example, in such a situation, even if the operation button to be subjected to the continuous hit control is continuously operated, the continuous hit operation performance itself may not be executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the assumed repeated hit control does not assume that an operation has been performed from the timing when the assumed repeated hit control start condition is satisfied, but after the assumed repeated hit control start condition is established. , it may be assumed that the operation has been performed from the timing when a predetermined interval has elapsed.

- In the embodiment described above, for example, the start condition for the continuous hit control may be established by operating an operating means other than the operating button on which an image prompting operation is displayed. For example, the repeated hit control may be performed by operating an operating means other than the operating button on which an image prompting the operation is displayed. As a specific example, in the case where the first continuous hit operation effect is executed, the start condition for the assumed continuous hit control is established in response to the operation of the first operation means, but in response to the operation of the second operation means. or a combination thereof. For example, in a case where the second consecutive hit operation effect is executed, the start condition for the assumed consecutive hit control is established in response to the operation of the first operation means, but even if it is established in response to the operation of the second operation means. Often, it may be a combination of these. For example, in the case where the third consecutive hit operation effect is executed, the start condition for the assumed consecutive hit control is established in response to the operation of the second operation means, but even if it is established in response to the operation of the first operation means. Often, it may be a combination of these.

- In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, when the start condition for the continuous hit control is satisfied, the operation effective period may be shortened. To give a specific example, after executing step S110 in FIG. 5, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform control to forcibly end the operation validity period before the upper limit time of the operation validity period is reached. For example, in the case where the second consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the operation valid period is the upper limit time ta2, but the sub-control CPU 41a assumes that if the start condition for the continuous hit control is satisfied, the operation of the first consecutive hit operation performance is performed. The operation validity period is ended when the same time as the upper limit time ta1 of the validity period has elapsed. For example, in a case where the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the operation validity period is the upper limit time ta3, but when the start condition for the continuous hit control is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the operation of the first consecutive hit operation performance. The operation validity period is ended when the same time as the upper limit time ta1 of the validity period has elapsed. For example, in the case where the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the operation valid period is the upper limit time ta1, but the sub-control CPU 41a assumes that even if the start condition for the continuous hit control is satisfied, the upper limit time of the operation valid period is There is no need to change ta1. Further, for example, the operation validity period may end based on a predetermined lottery result, regardless of the type of repeated-hit operation performance. In this way, the operational validity period of the repeated-hit operation performance can have different lengths depending on whether the start condition for the assumed repeated-hit control is satisfied or not. Therefore, it is possible to have diversity in the valid operation period depending on whether or not the start condition for continuous hit control is satisfied, and it is also possible to draw attention to the length of the valid operation period, which increases interest in the game. It is possible to improve the

- In the above embodiment, for example, if the start condition for a continuous tap operation is repeatedly satisfied while considering one operation valid period, the start condition for a continuous tap operation is repeatedly not satisfied while considering one operation valid period. The number of times that the start condition for the assumed continuous hit operation can be satisfied may be different from that in the case of the above case. Also, for example, if the start condition for a continuous hit operation is satisfied during the valid period of one operation, compared to the case where the start condition for the continuous hit operation is not satisfied repeatedly during the valid period of one operation, The number of times that the start condition for the continuous hit operation can be satisfied may be different. To give a specific example, by configuring the system so that the start condition for the continuous tapping operation does not hold when the start condition for the repeated tapping operation reaches the maximum number of times that the starting condition for the repeated tapping operation can be satisfied. The number of times that the start condition can be satisfied may be different. Further, for example, the number of times that the start condition for the assumed continuous hit operation can be satisfied may be different by shortening the effective period of operation in response to the fulfillment of the assumed continuous hit operation start condition. Further, for example, the number of times that the start condition for a continuous hit operation can be satisfied may differ depending on the type of continuous hit operation performance, which is considered as one operation validity period.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the upper limit time ta2 may be shorter than the upper limit time ta1, or may be the same time as the upper limit time ta1. Further, for example, the upper limit time ta3 may be shorter than the upper limit time ta1, or may be the same time as the upper limit time ta1. Further, for example, the upper limit time ta3 may be shorter than the upper limit time ta2, or may be the same time as the upper limit time ta2.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined interval tc2 may be longer than the predetermined interval tc1, or may be the same time as the predetermined interval tc1. Further, for example, the predetermined interval tc1 may be set to a different time in the case where the first continuous hit operation performance is executed and when the second continuous hit operation performance is executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in at least one of the first to third continuous-hit operation effects, the operation of any one of the plurality of operation means can be determined as a valid operation, but the operation of the other one can be determined as a valid operation. The configuration may be such that the operation cannot be determined as a valid operation.

- In the above embodiment, for example, an image that prompts an operation may not be displayed in at least one of the first to third continuous hit operation effects.
- In the above embodiment, for example, the third continuous hit operation performance may correspond to the second operation performance. In other words, the predetermined interval that is considered when the second operation performance is performed may have a different length from the predetermined interval that is considered when the first operation performance is performed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the prescribed time is at least one of the cases where the first consecutive hit operation performance is executed, the second consecutive hit operation performance is executed, and the third consecutive hit operation performance is executed. may be different, in which case either may be longer or shorter.

- In the above embodiment, some or all of the presentation modes may be the same in at least any combination of the first continuous hit operation performance, the second continuous hit operation performance, and the third continuous hit operation performance.
- In the above embodiment, for example, the configuration may be such that at least one of the first consecutive hit operation performance, the second consecutive hit operation performance, and the third consecutive hit operation performance is not executed. Further, for example, it may be configured to execute another continuous-hit operation performance, such as a fourth continuous-hit operation performance.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b, other operation means are provided, such as a third operation button, a cross button 19c, and an operation button that can be displaced in a predetermined direction. The combination of two of them may correspond to the first operating means and the second operating means. Further, for example, the configuration may be such that either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is not provided.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the effect execution means may be such that at least one of the movable bodies KL and KR does not displace. Further, for example, at least one of the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 may be a display device. Further, for example, either of the movable bodies KL and KR does not have to be placed on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20, and may be placed on the front side of the game board 20, the front side of the frame 11, etc. . Furthermore, for example, the configuration may be such that either the movable bodies KL and KR are not provided, or the configuration may include other effect execution means.

- In the above embodiment, the specific performance may be executed when a special condition is satisfied with the execution of at least one of a single-hit operation performance, a long-press operation performance, and a normal performance that is not a manipulation performance. In this case, a common specific performance may be executed in the same performance mode by a combination of at least any one of a continuous-hit operation performance, a single-press operation performance, a long-press operation performance, and a normal performance.

- In the above embodiment, during the operation validity period, there are two cases: when only the repeated hit control is performed, when the repeated hit control is not performed, and when the repeated hit operation is performed after the repeated hit control is performed. Although the possibility that the specific performance will be executed is the same in the case where the repeated hit operation is performed and the case where the repeated hit control is performed after the repeated hit operation is performed, the possibility is not limited to this. For example, the possibility that a specific effect will be executed may be increased by performing the continuous hit control, and the possibility that the specific effect will be executed may be lowered by performing the continuous hit control. It's okay.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a predetermined jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot, a special condition may be established when the operation validity period ends. Specifically, when a jackpot is determined based on the symbols ZA and Za, special conditions may be established when the operation validity period ends. Further, for example, the special condition may be satisfied when the player wins a lottery with a predetermined probability of winning.

- In the embodiment described above, for example, when various errors occur, a part of the operation effect executed in response to the operation may be limited instead of the operation result effect. Further, for example, when various errors occur, part or all of the effects other than the operation effects performed in response to the operations may be restricted.

- In the above embodiment, the specific effect is executed in such a manner that the movable bodies KL and KR do not displace due to the occurrence of various errors, but this is not limited to this. For example, the movable bodies KL and KR may differ due to the occurrence of various errors. A specific effect that changes in a certain manner may be executed.

- In the above embodiment, the first movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 emit light in different light emission modes due to the occurrence of various errors; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, due to the occurrence of various errors, the first A specific effect that does not use the movable light-emitting lamp KLA1 and the second movable light-emitting lamp KLA2 may be executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, an error other than the door opening error may be adopted as the predetermined error. To give a specific example, a magnetic force generation error may be employed. Further, for example, an induced magnetic field generation error may be employed. Also, for example, a vibration generation error may be employed. In this case, a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) that detects vibrations of a predetermined intensity or higher is provided, and the main control CPU 40a and the vibration detection sensor are connected. Based on the signal from the vibration detection sensor, the main control CPU 40a determines that a vibration error has occurred when a vibration of a predetermined intensity or higher is detected, and outputs a control command indicating the occurrence of the vibration error to the sub-control CPU 41a. When a control command indicating the occurrence of a vibration error is input, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the occurrence of a vibration error. Also, for example, in each of a plurality of round games, when a predetermined number (for example, 2, etc.) of game balls that are larger than the upper limit number that is the first end condition of the round game enter the big winning hole 31. A big winning opening winning error that occurs may be adopted. Furthermore, for example, a movable body error related to the displacement of the movable bodies KL and KR may be employed. The movable body error may be a situation in which the movable bodies KL and KR are not displaced. Further, for example, a full error in which the game balls in the upper tray and the lower tray become full and the game balls cannot be paid out may be adopted. Further, for example, all or some performance elements may be different depending on whether various errors do not occur or when they occur. To give a specific example, the light emission mode of the first movable effect lamp KLA1 and the second movable effect lamp KLA2 is the same when various errors do not occur and when they occur, but the movable bodies KL and KR are displaced. It doesn't have to be done.

- In the above embodiments, for example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied due to the occurrence of an event other than the predetermined error. Further, for example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied due to the occurrence of an event other than an error. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when a power outage occurs in a variable game in which a continuous hit operation performance is executed, and then return control or initialization control is performed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the specific condition may be satisfied due to the occurrence of an event other than the magnetic force generation error and the induced magnetic field generation error. For example, the specific condition may be satisfied when there is a power outage in a variable game in which a continuous hit operation performance is performed, and then the return control or initialization control is performed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when at least any one of a door opening error, a magnetic force generation error, and an induced magnetic field generation error occurs, the operation result presentation of the continuous hit operation presentation may not be executed. Further, for example, when at least any one of a door opening error, a magnetic force generation error, and an induced magnetic field generation error occurs, the continuous hit operation effect itself may not be executed.

- In the above embodiment, the change in the performance mode of the specific performance is determined when the predetermined condition is satisfied while the continuous hit control is being performed during the valid operation period, but this is not limited to this. . For example, a change in the performance mode of the specific performance may be determined when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the continuous hit control is not performed during the valid operation period. Further, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied before the operation validity period starts, a change in the performance mode of the specific performance may be determined with the start of the operation validity period as an opportunity. Further, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied before the start of a variable game in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed, a change in the production mode of a specific effect is triggered by the start of a variable game in which a continuous touch operation effect is executed. may be determined. Furthermore, for example, even if a change in the performance mode of a specific performance is not determined based on the above-mentioned timing, if a predetermined condition is satisfied thereafter, the performance mode of the specific performance will be changed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. A change may be determined, or a change in the performance mode of the specific performance may not be determined based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Further, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of a specific production, a change in the performance mode of the specific production may be determined based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the production mode of the specific production may be changed. The performance mode of the specific performance does not need to be changed without being determined to change the performance mode of the specific performance in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition. Specifically, although the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of a variable game in which a continuous-hit operation performance is executed, the performance mode of the specific performance may change when the predetermined condition is subsequently satisfied. , the performance mode of the specific performance does not need to change.

- In the above embodiment, the execution of the continuous hit control is regulated when a specific condition is satisfied while the continuous hit control is being performed during the valid operation period; however, the execution of the continuous hit control is regulated. . For example, when a specific condition is met when the continuous hit control is not performed during the valid operation period, the establishment of the specific condition may be used as a trigger to decide to restrict the execution of the continuous hit control. . Furthermore, for example, when a specific condition has been satisfied before the operation validity period starts, the regulation of execution of the assumed continuous hit control may be determined using the start of the operation validity period as an opportunity. Furthermore, for example, when a specific condition is satisfied before the start of a variable game in which a continuous hit operation effect is executed, the execution of the continuous attack control may be triggered by the start of a variable game in which a continuous attack operation effect is executed. Regulations may be determined. Furthermore, for example, even if the above timing is considered as an opportunity and the execution of continuous hit control is not restricted, when a specific condition is satisfied after that, the establishment of the specific condition is considered as an opportunity and execution of continuous hit control is not restricted. The execution may be regulated, or the execution of the continuous hit control may not be regulated by regarding the establishment of a specific condition as an opportunity. Specifically, when a specific condition is not satisfied at the start of a variable game in which a continuous-hit operation performance is executed, when the specific condition is subsequently satisfied, the execution of the continuous-hit control is restricted. Therefore, it is not necessary to restrict the execution of the continuous hit control.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the reception invalidation period may differ depending on the type of repeated-hit operation performance. Further, for example, the reception invalidation period may be less than a predetermined interval. That is, the predetermined time may be any time shorter than the predetermined interval, and for example, there may be a period in which the operation is determined to be valid even if it is shorter than the predetermined interval. In this way, when an operation of an operation button is started during the operation validity period, it is accepted as a valid operation, and even if the next operation is started after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, it is not accepted as a valid operation. In other words, the specific time may be shorter than the specified time and longer than the predetermined time. In this way, it is possible to accept the operation as a valid operation when the operation of the operation button is started during the operation validity period, and then accept it as a valid operation when the next operation is started after a certain period of time has elapsed. .

- In the above embodiment, for example, the high probability state may be provided until a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the jackpot game.

- In the above embodiment, it is determined whether to be controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game based on the type of jackpot, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball that enters the jackpot 31 passes through a special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends; When the game ball entered in 31 does not pass through the special passage area, the control may be made to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Furthermore, for example, there may be a jackpot in which the game ball that enters the big winning hole 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a jackpot in which the game ball that enters the big winning hole 31 does not easily pass through the special passing area. . In this case, a sorting member is provided to sort out the game balls that have entered the jackpot 31, and the sorting manner of the sorting member is determined based on the type of jackpot. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that enters the big prize opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

- In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are employed as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be employed as the gaming state instead of the probability state. Furthermore, for example, the base state may not be adopted as the gaming state, but the probability state may be adopted.

- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that results in a low base state after the jackpot game ends.
- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a jackpot and a small win.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed preferentially over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed preferentially over the second special game. . Further, for example, the games may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, there may be only one type of special game, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

- In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are installed; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board may be installed as a function on the other board. It's okay. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to two types of substrates as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that performs overall control regarding presentation, and a display control board that performs control regarding image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) was specified using the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be specified using a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

- In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area from which the number of special reservations is subtracted by "1".

- In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by a predetermined lottery and a jackpot game is awarded when the game ball that enters the jackpot 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called "two types of gaming machines"). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (a so-called three-type gaming machine) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Furthermore, for example, the high probability state may not be assigned. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but may also be adopted, for example, slot machines in which a symbol variation game is executed in response to a game start operation. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine is a slot machine that stops symbols in a symbol variation game in response to a stop operation or a slot machine that stops symbols in a variation game after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Further, in a slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a replay combination, etc.) is determined in response to a game start operation, and symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operating mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols that are stopped and displayed are likely to form an advantageous combination (a state in which there is a high probability that the symbols that are stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination, or a stop operation mode in which the symbols that are stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination is notified) A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

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(1) The operation performance includes a third operation performance, and when the third operation performance is executed, the performance control means controls the operation for a continuous specified time during a predetermined operation validity period. When the start condition for the specific control is satisfied when the means is continuously operated, and the operating means is further continuously operated after the start condition for the specific control is satisfied during a predetermined operation validity period. , specific control can be performed in which it is assumed that the operating means is repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals, and the specified time when the third operation effect is executed is the same as the specified time when the first operation effect is executed. The predetermined interval that is the same length as the time and that is considered to be operated when the third operation performance is executed is the predetermined interval that is considered to be operated when the first operation performance is executed. It is characterized by having different lengths.

(2) comprising an operation means that can be operated by a player and a performance control means that performs control to execute the performance, the performance includes an operation performance, and the operation performance is responsive to the operation of the operation means. The operation performance includes a specific operation performance, and when the specific operation performance is executed, the performance control means performs a continuous provision during a predetermined operation validity period. When the operating means is continuously operated over a period of time, the specific control start condition is satisfied, and after the specific control start condition is satisfied during a predetermined operation validity period, the operating means is further continued. When the operating means is being operated, specific control can be performed in which it is assumed that the operating means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval, and the effect control means can perform a specific control in which it is assumed that the operating means has been operated repeatedly at a predetermined operation validity period. When the operation is accepted as a valid operation, and the next operation of the operation means is started when a specific time shorter than the specified time has elapsed after the start of the operation during a predetermined operation validity period. , the next operation can be accepted as a valid operation.

(3) comprising an operation means that can be operated by a player and a performance control means that performs control to execute the performance, the performance includes an operation performance, and the operation performance is responsive to the operation of the operation means. The operation performance includes a specific operation performance, and when the specific operation performance is executed, the performance control means performs a continuous provision during a predetermined operation validity period. When the operating means is continuously operated over a period of time, the specific control start condition is satisfied, and after the specific control start condition is satisfied during a predetermined operation validity period, the operating means is further continued. When the operation is being performed, specific control can be performed in which it is assumed that the operation means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals, and when the specific operation performance is executed, the performance control means The present invention is characterized in that even when there is a restriction on the performance according to the operation of the operating means, control can be performed in which it is assumed that the operating means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals.

(4) comprising an operation means that can be operated by a player and a performance control means that performs control to execute the performance, the performance includes an operation performance, and the operation performance is responsive to the operation of the operation means. The operation performance includes a specific operation performance, the operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the performance control means When a specific operation performance is executed, the start condition for the specific control is satisfied when the first operating means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation validity period, and the predetermined operation is performed. When the operating means is continuously operated after the start condition for the specific control is satisfied during the effective period, specific control may be performed in which it is assumed that the first operating means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals. On the other hand, when the specific operation performance is executed, the start condition for the specific control is determined when the second operating means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation validity period. If this is not true and the second operating means is being operated continuously, the specific control is not performed in which it is assumed that the second operating means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals.

(5) comprising an operating means that can be operated by a player, a first performance execution means for executing the performance, a second performance execution means for executing the performance, and a performance control means for controlling the execution of the performance; The performance includes an operation performance and a specific performance, and the operation performance is a performance executed by the first performance execution means, and a performance result can be derived in accordance with the operation of the operation means. The specific performance is a performance executed by the second performance execution means, and is a performance executed when a special condition is satisfied in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation performance. , the operation performance includes a specific operation performance, and the performance control means is configured such that, when the specific operation performance is executed, the operation means continues for a specified continuous period of time during a predetermined operation validity period. When the specific control start condition is satisfied when the specific control is operated, and the operation means is continuously operated after the specific control start condition is satisfied during the predetermined operation validity period, the operation means is It is possible to carry out a specific control in which it is assumed that the operation has been repeated at a predetermined interval, and the performance control means determines that a special condition has been established in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation performance when a predetermined error has not occurred. Sometimes, while causing the second performance execution means to execute the specific performance in the first performance mode, when a predetermined error occurs, when a special condition is satisfied in the operation performance according to the operation of the operation means. , characterized in that the second performance execution means can execute the specific performance in a second performance mode.

A1...normal actuator, A2...special actuator, A3...first movable effect actuator, A4...second movable effect actuator, KL...left movable body (second effect execution means), KLA1...first movable light emitting lamp, KLA2...th 2 movable light emitting lamp, KR...right movable body (second performance execution means), SE1...first starting sensor, SE2...second starting sensor, SE3...special prize sensor, SE4...gate sensor, SE5...general prize sensor, SE6 ... Door open sensor, SE7... Magnetic force sensor, SE8... Induced magnetic field sensor, 10... Pachinko game machine, 11... Frame, 11a... Support member, 11b... Door member, 17... Decorative lamp, 18... Speaker, 19a... First Operation button (operation means and first operation means), 19b...second operation button (operation means and second operation means), 20...game board, 21...game area, 22a...first special symbol display section, 22b...th 2 Special symbol display section, 27... Performance display device (first performance execution means), 28... First starting port, 29... Second starting port, 30... Normal variable member, 31... Big prize opening, 32... Special variable member , 33...Gate, 34...General prize opening, 40...Main control board, 40a...Main control CPU, 40b...Main control ROM, 40c...Main control RAM, 40d...RWM clear switch 40d, 41...Sub control board, 41a... Sub-control CPU (effect control means), 41b... sub-control ROM, 41c... sub-control RAM, 60... power supply unit.

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an operating means operable by a player;
A performance control means for controlling execution of the performance,
The above-mentioned performance includes an operation performance,
The operation performance is a performance that can derive a performance result according to the operation of the operation means,
The operation performance includes a first operation performance and a second operation performance,
The performance control means is
When the first operation performance is executed, the start condition for the specific control is satisfied when the operation means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation validity period, and the predetermined operation is executed. When the operating means is continuously operated after the start condition for the specific control is satisfied during the effective period, specific control can be performed in which it is assumed that the operating means has been repeatedly operated at a predetermined interval;
In the case where the second operation effect is executed, the start condition for the specific control is satisfied when the operation means is continuously operated for a specified period of time during a predetermined operation validity period, and the predetermined operation effect is executed. When the operating means is continuously operated after the start condition for the specific control is satisfied during the valid operation period, specific control can be performed in which it is assumed that the operating means has been repeatedly operated at predetermined intervals. ,
The specified time is the same length when the first operation performance is executed and when the second operation performance is executed,
When the performance control means restricts the performance according to the operation of the operation means due to the establishment of a predetermined condition in the case where the first operation performance is executed and the case where the second operation performance is executed. Even if the operation means is operated repeatedly at predetermined intervals, specific control can be performed,
When the second operation performance is executed, the predetermined operation validity period continues until the predetermined upper limit time elapses if the start condition for the specific control is not satisfied during the predetermined operation validity period; When the start condition for the specific control is satisfied during the predetermined validity period, the time can be shortened to a time shorter than the predetermined upper limit time,
After the start condition for the specific control is established, the power supply is cut off while the specific control is being performed by continuing to operate the operating means, and after the return control is performed, the operation is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that when the means is continuously operated, a start condition for the specific control is established and the specific control is performed .

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