JP2019010593A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pachinko game machine capable of improving amusement properties of games.SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine 1, one of a plurality of possible settings whose prescribed probabilities are different from each other is set as a current state setting. When a prescribed condition is established that can be established on the basis of games being performed, in the pachinko game machine, a setting suggestion presentation for suggesting the current state setting is performed. A specific ready-to-win presentation that makes a notification of the result of a winning/losing determination can be performed depending on a mode of a conclusion. For the setting suggestion presentation, an example can be shown in which the specific ready-to-win presentation making a notification that the result of a winning/losing determination is a losing is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to pachinko gaming machines.

  In a general pachinko gaming machine, in order to attract the player's interest, the effect of notifying the result of the determination is determined (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-140525

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of improving the game preference.

  A pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above problems is a pachinko gaming machine in which any one of a plurality of candidate settings having different predetermined probabilities is set as a current setting, and the game is performed. When a predetermined condition that can be satisfied by being held is satisfied, a setting suggesting effect that suggests the current setting is executed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, since the current setting may be suggested when a predetermined condition is established, it is possible to improve the game preference.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the identification symbol and reservation symbol which were displayed on the display area. It is the figure (table) which showed the correspondence of candidate setting and jackpot probability. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion by specific reach production (failure ending). It is a figure for demonstrating the suggestive effect | action of the present condition setting by a setting suggestion image. It is the figure which showed the example of the display for showing to a player that the specific reach production (failure ending) is suggesting the present condition setting. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion using a general winning area. It is a figure for demonstrating the example by which the setting suggestion by the light emission part provided in the general winning area is made. It is a figure for demonstrating the example where only some of a some general winning area are utilized for a setting suggestion. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion using the 1st start area | region (over winning in a 1st start area | region). It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion using the unit effect (over winning in a unit effect) which comprises a jackpot game. It is a figure for demonstrating the example in which a setting suggestion generate | occur | produces when the number of over winnings in a certain unit game is two or more. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which a setting suggestion may generate | occur | produce in a certain unit game which comprises a jackpot game, but a setting suggestion does not generate | occur | produce in another unit game. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which a setting suggestion may generate | occur | produce in a 2nd jackpot game, although a setting suggestion may generate | occur | produce in a 1st jackpot game. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion using the operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion on the assumption that it is the structure provided with a 1st operation means and a 2nd operation means. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion using a definite effect.

1) Basic Configuration of Gaming Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a gaming machine 1) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a guide rail 903 that forms a path for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launching device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows.

  In the game area 902, a display device 91, a start area 904, a special winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like are provided. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. In addition, the game area 902 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flow-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the start area 904 or the big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

  Note that the description of the components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the game balls, is omitted. About these, the thing of the structure similar to a well-known game machine is applicable.

  The jackpot lottery is executed by a winning determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the starting area 904. In the present embodiment, as the start area 904, a first start area 904a (a so-called “Special Figure 1” start area) and a second start area 904b (a so-called “Special Figure 2” start area) are provided. When a game ball wins in the starting area 904, a numerical value (acceptance determination information) is acquired from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot number, it becomes a big hit, and if different, it is lost It becomes. In the present embodiment, notification of the determination result is started in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is still determination information about whether the determination result is not yet completed. In this case, the newly acquired determination information is stored as storage information in storage means provided on a control board (not shown). The fact that the hold information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the hold symbol 70.

  In the present embodiment, as the reserved symbol 70, a notification effect for informing the determination result is started (a change in the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80g) indicating the determination result is started), but the determination is correct. Corresponding to information (hereinafter also referred to as on-change pending information) that has not been notified of the result (in which the variation of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80g) has not stopped in a manner indicating the result of determination) Fluctuation of the changing holding symbol 71 (the symbol indicating the presence of the so-called “fluctuation holding”) and the notification effect of notifying the determination result (the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80g) indicating the determination result) Is displayed (hereinafter referred to as pre-change hold information) information corresponding to information before change is displayed (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the basic form of the pending change symbol 71 and the pending change symbol 72 is the same, and the pending change symbol 71 is displayed larger than the pending change symbol 72 in order to distinguish between the two. The The basic forms of the changing reserved symbol 71 and the pre-fluctuating reserved symbol 72 may be completely different.

  An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored pre-change hold information. In the present embodiment, the maximum storage number of the first pre-change holding information (Special Figure 1 holding) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b The maximum number of stored second change pre-change information (special figure 2 hold) is four. Therefore, as for the reserved symbol 70 corresponding to one of the special symbols 1 and 2, there is a case where one variable reserved symbol 71 and a maximum of four pre-variable reserved symbols 72 are displayed (see FIG. 2). .

  In the present embodiment, as in the case of known game machines, the player is notified of the result of the success / failure determination by a combination of identification symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, an identification symbol group 80g including a plurality of types of identification symbols 80 (left identification symbol group 80gL, middle identification symbol group 80gC, right identification symbol group 80gR) starts to change, and finally each identification symbol group 80g. The one identification symbol 80 is selected and stopped. In the case where the jackpot is won, the combination of the identification symbols 80 selected and stopped from each identification symbol group 80g is a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three identical identification symbols 80). If it is out of place, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that is a big hit). The identification symbol 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

  In some drawings other than FIG. 2, illustration of the reserved symbol 70 and the identification symbol 80 is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, a normal game state and a specific game state are set as the game state. The specific gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state with a low probability of winning a jackpot and a low base state (low probability / no time) in which a game ball is difficult to win in the starting area 904. As the specific game state, a first specific game state and a second specific game state are set. The first specific gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high probability of winning a jackpot, and is a high-base state (high probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to win a starting area 904. The second specific gaming state is a low-probability gaming state with a low probability of winning a jackpot, and a high base state (low probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to win in the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player launches a game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called “left-handed” is performed. In the specific game state, a game ball is launched aiming at the second start area 904b. In the present embodiment, so-called “right-handed” is performed. The specific game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b when the game ball enters the normal start area 905, so that the game ball can be relatively easily entered in the second start area 904b. Win a prize. In addition, since the setting regarding the transition of the gaming state may be any, the description is omitted. Moreover, it is an example to the last that the above gaming states are set.

2) Game setting The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of changing a predetermined probability related to a game. In this embodiment, it is possible to change the probability of winning the jackpot lottery (hereinafter also referred to as jackpot probability). A plurality of types of candidate settings are provided as settings for determining the jackpot probability. In this embodiment, six types of candidate settings 1 to 6 are provided (see FIG. 3). The jackpot probability increases in order from candidate setting 1 (candidate setting 6 has the highest jackpot probability). Naturally, the higher the jackpot probability, the easier it is to win the jackpot, so candidate setting 1 is the most unfavorable setting for the player, and candidate setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player. . Any of the candidate settings 1 to 6 is set by the game shop clerk as the current setting (hereinafter referred to as the current setting) and is provided to the player at the gaming store (the player changes the current setting). Can't) Since the structure for setting / changing the current setting may be any, detailed description is omitted. For example, it is conceivable that a keyhole into which a setting key can be inserted is provided in the gaming machine 1, and the current setting can be set / changed by operating the setting key.

  The predetermined probability (ratio) is not limited to the jackpot probability. Other probabilities may be targeted as long as they have a probability of affecting the player's profit (expected value of the game). For example, a jackpot ratio (so-called probability variation ratio) at which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends transitions to a high probability gaming state may be targeted. That is, a plurality of types of candidate settings having different probability variation ratios are provided, and any one of the candidate settings is set as the current setting.

3) Game setting suggestion In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a setting suggestion effect that suggests the current setting is executed. The predetermined condition is a condition that is satisfied only when the player is playing a game. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect does not occur when the player is not playing a game. Such setting suggestion effects may be the following effects. Note that not all of the effects described below can be generated as setting suggestion effects. Only a part may be generated as a setting suggestion effect, or a setting suggestion effect different from the effect described below may be generated.

3-1) Specific reach production The specific reach production can be a setting suggestion production. The specific reach effect (see FIG. 4) is an effect for notifying whether or not the target determination result is a jackpot due to the ending. It can be said that the specific reach production in the present embodiment is a so-called “super reach production”. Any specific aspect of the specific reach production may be used. A favorable outcome (successful outcome) for one or more types of players (see FIG. 4 (b-1)) and an unfavorable outcome (failure outcome) for one or more types of players (FIG. 4 (b-2)) Reference) is set, and depending on whether or not the determination result is a big hit, it is determined whether a success ending or a failure ending is executed. As an example of the specific reach production, there can be a production in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other and the teammate character wins as a success ending, and the teammate character defeat is set as a failure ending. .

  That the specific reach production results in failure (indicating that the determination result is out of date) (see FIG. 4B-2) is set as the setting suggestion production. In the present embodiment, when a specific reach effect that results in failure occurs, it is determined that the current setting is equal to or greater than the setting N (N is a natural number of 2 to 6). That is, it is determined that any one or a plurality of settings counted from the setting that is most advantageous to the player (setting 6 in the present embodiment) is set as the current setting (this kind of one or An effect for confirming any of a plurality of settings is also included in the “setting suggestion effect” (the same applies hereinafter). In this embodiment, it is determined that the setting is 4 or more (any of candidate settings 4, 5, and 6 is set as the current setting). Since the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is set in six stages, it is specified if three of the settings 1 to 3 are classified as a “low setting area” and three of the settings 4 to 6 are classified as a “high setting area”. The fact that the reach production results in failure means that the “high setting range” is set as the production.

  Since the specific reach production indicates whether or not the result of the determination is a big hit depending on the ending, the player expects a big hit (successful ending) when the specific reach production occurs. . In a general gaming machine, when a possible reach effect occurs and the result is out of play, there is a possibility that the player falls and then stops the game. In the present embodiment, even if the specific reach effect is a failure ending and the result of the determination is wrong, there is an advantage that the game motivation is maintained because the setting N or more is fixed. The discouragement that the specific reach production ended in failure is alleviated.

  From another viewpoint, when a specific reach effect is generated, it is determined that the determination result is a big hit or that the current setting is equal to or greater than the setting N. Therefore, the occurrence of the specific reach effect is determined by the player. It can be said that it is a delightful event. From another viewpoint, when the current setting is less than the setting N, the specific reach production does not result in failure. In other words, since the occurrence of the specific reach effect means that the jackpot is determined, it is possible to enjoy the game while making a setting guess based on such a fact.

  Specific examples in which the setting suggestion using the specific reach effect is improved, embodied, or modified will be described. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied combining the technique demonstrated using the following specific examples.

-First specific example In the above-described example, it has been explained that when the specific reach effect is a failure ending, it is determined that the current setting is equal to or more than the setting N, but the specific reach effect is a failure ending. It is good also as a structure which only stays at setting suggestion being performed when it becomes. For example, when the specific reach production results in failure, the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed (see FIG. 5A), and the current setting is suggested by the setting suggestion image 10. It is assumed that a plurality of types of setting suggestion images 10 are provided, and the probabilities of which setting suggestion images 10 are displayed differ according to the current setting (see FIG. 5B). The player predicts the current setting from the type of the setting suggestion image 10 displayed. As described above, the fact that the specific reach effect is a failure ending itself does not indicate the current setting, but the setting suggestion element may be output when the specific reach effect is a failure ending.

-Second specific example In the above-described example, it has been described that when the specific reach production results in failure, it is determined that the current setting is equal to or greater than the setting N. A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that the current setting is greater than or equal to N when the reach effect is a successful outcome. In this way, it is possible to realize a gameability in which the joy that the specific reach production has succeeded (the jackpot has been confirmed) and the joy that the current setting is N or more are visited simultaneously.

・ Third specific example If a specific reach production fails during a specific reach production, it is suggested that the current setting is N or higher, or that it is a high setting. . When the specific reach production results in a failure ending, it is determined that the current setting is N or more, but a player who does not know that can only get discouraged because the specific reach production results in a failure ending. Therefore, it is preferable that the above suggestions are made.

  Any specific mode of suggestion as described above may be used. A clear display such as “determined by setting ◯ or more” may be performed (see FIG. 6A), or a configuration that only remains implied such as “may be a high setting?” (See FIG. 6B). In addition, the timing at which the suggestion is made may be any timing as long as the specific reach production is in progress, but after the specific reach production is determined to be a failure end (after the branch point of the success end and the failure end) It is preferable that By doing this, it is possible to give an impression as if a high setting suggestion was made instead of having failed.

3-2) General Winning Area A setting suggestion effect may be generated when a game ball enters the general winning area 20 (see FIG. 1) (see FIG. 7A) (see FIG. 7B). Shall. Unlike the starting area 904, the general winning area 20 is a winning area in which the entry of a game ball does not trigger the success / failure determination (big hit lottery). However, the entry of a game ball is an opportunity to pay out a predetermined number of game balls (so-called prize balls are paid out). Since it is not an opportunity to determine whether or not the game is successful, whether or not a game ball enters the general prize-winning area 20 (whether or not it is easy to enter) is not an event that attracts much attention from the player. In the embodiment, attention is paid to an event that a game ball enters the general winning area 20 by generating a setting suggestion effect using the general winning area 20.

  Any specific mode of the setting suggestion effect to be generated may be used. It may be a mode (determined mode) in which it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the setting N, or any setting, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion images 10 are provided, and the current setting In other words, it is not determined that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed depending on the probability that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed (is more than a certain setting), but is not limited to the suggestion (suggestion aspect). It may be. Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce both a fixed aspect and a suggestion aspect.

  In addition, the setting is not suggested in the display area 911, but any one of the structure itself constituting the general winning area 20 or a plurality of light emission modes (for example, a plurality of light emission colors) in the vicinity of the structure. A light-emitting unit that can emit light is provided, and the light-emitting unit emits light when the game ball enters the general winning area 20, and there is a setting suggestion depending on which light-emitting mode the light-emitting unit emits light. It may be made (see FIG. 8). When light is emitted in a certain light emission mode, it may be set to be N or more, or may be set to any setting (determined mode), or light is emitted in any light emission mode according to the current setting. It may be a mode (suggested mode) where only the probabilities are different. Since it is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the general winning area 20, it may be easier to understand the setting suggestion based on the light emission mode of the light emitting unit provided in association with the general winning area 20. Such a configuration is preferable.

  In the present embodiment, a setting suggestion effect is not always generated when a game ball enters the general winning area 20, but a setting suggestion effect may or may not occur. By doing so, the player causes the game ball to enter the general winning area 20, thereby generating a setting suggesting effect and obtaining information regarding the setting, thereby contributing to the promotion of the game. As such a configuration, a configuration in which a setting suggestion effect is generated when a lottery for whether or not to generate a setting suggestion effect is generated in response to the game ball entering the general winning area 20 is won. Alternatively, a configuration suggestion effect may be generated every time a predetermined number (two or more) of game balls enter the general winning area 20.

  However, the setting suggestion effect may always be generated when one game ball enters the general winning area 20. However, in the case of the configuration in which the above-described determination mode is generated, it is better not to always generate the setting suggestion effect when the game ball enters the general winning area 20. If a fixed mode is generated when one game ball enters the general winning area 20, information indicating the current setting is immediately obtained, and the player who feels that the current setting is low This is because there is a risk of quitting the game.

  A plurality of general winning areas 20 may be provided, and only the target general winning area 20s, which is one of them, may be a trigger for the generation of the setting suggestion effect. In this case, it is preferable that a mark M that can be distinguished from the other general winning areas 20t is attached to or near the target general winning area 20s that is the target of the setting suggestion effect (see FIG. 9). Although the specific form of the mark M may be any, it is preferable that characters or the like reminiscent of a setting suggestion effect are included. By doing in this way, it is because a player may be able to grasp | ascertain that a setting suggestion effect can be enjoyed when a game ball approachs into the said object general winning area 20s.

3-3) First Over Winning As described above, in the normal gaming state, the player launches a game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. Further, the number of storage means that can store the first pre-change hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained when the game ball enters the first start area 904a is four. That is, even if the game ball enters the first start area 904a in a state where there are four pieces of hold information before the first change (hereinafter also referred to as a hold full state) (see FIG. 10A). The first pre-change fluctuation information is not stored in the storage means. If a so-called prize ball is paid out when a game ball enters the first starting area 904a, a prize ball is obtained by the entry, but a big hit lottery cannot be received. If the setting is such that no prize ball can be obtained, nothing will be obtained by the entry. Since such an event is generally referred to as “over winning” or the like, in the following, entering the first starting area 904a in the reserved full state will be referred to as “first over winning” (described later “second over winning”). In order to distinguish it from “winning”, “formerly“ first ”is given”) (also referred to as “over winning” even if the configuration is such that a winning ball cannot be obtained).

  Since the first over winning is an event in which the jackpot lottery cannot be received, there is a risk that some players may be frustrated by the occurrence of such an event. In particular, the normal gaming state (low base state) is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting area 904 as compared with the specific gaming state (high base state), and therefore, the first winning lottery is not received. There is a possibility that the player may feel that “the over winning prize is generated”. In the present embodiment, the occurrence of the setting suggestion effect is triggered by the occurrence of the first overwinning (see FIG. 10). By doing so, it becomes possible to alleviate irritation when the first overwinning occurs. Further, from the player's point of view, in order to generate a setting suggestion effect, there is an option of continuing to fire the game ball even in the full state, which contributes to the promotion of the game.

  Any specific mode of the setting suggestion effect to be generated may be used. It may be a mode (determined mode) in which it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the setting N, or any setting, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion images 10 are provided, and the current setting In other words, it is not determined that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed depending on the probability that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed (is more than a certain setting), but is not limited to the suggestion (suggestion aspect). It may be. Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce both a fixed aspect and a suggestion aspect.

  In the present embodiment, the setting suggesting effect is always generated when the first over winning is generated. The fact that the setting suggestion effect does not occur despite the occurrence of the first overwinning effect may increase the player's irritation. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect is always generated when the first overwinning effect occurs. Shall. However, since the first overwinning itself is relatively easily generated, it is preferable that the setting suggestion effect be configured to remain in the suggestion mode (not to be the finalization mode). This is because information that definitely indicates the current setting can be obtained relatively easily, and a player who feels that the current setting is low may stop the game.

  On the contrary, the setting suggestion effect is not always generated when the first over winning is generated, but the setting suggestion effect may be generated or may not be generated. By doing so, the player generates a setting suggestion effect by the first over winning and obtains information on the setting, which contributes to the promotion of the game. As such a configuration, a lottery of whether or not to generate a setting suggestion effect is triggered by the occurrence of the first over winning prize, and a configuration suggestion effect is generated when the lottery is won, or a predetermined number of times ( It can be considered that the setting suggesting effect is generated every time the first over-winning (2 or more) occurs. As described above, if the configuration suggestion effect is not necessarily generated even when the first over winning is generated, the determination mode may be generated as the setting suggestion effect. This is because information indicating the current setting is not necessarily obtained by the occurrence of the first overwinning.

  In the above-described example, the setting suggesting effect can be generated when an over winning is generated with respect to the first start area 904a. However, a similar configuration can be used with respect to the second start area 904b. is there.

3-4) Second overwinning When the result of winning or failing determination is a big hit, a big hit game is executed. The jackpot game is a unit game in which a winning game opening 906 (corresponding to a privilege area in the present invention) is opened one or more times until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. Each unit game is called a “round”. For example, in the case of 10 rounds, the unit game is executed 10 times. As one of the closing conditions described above, “X game balls have won the grand prize opening 906” is set in the unit game. As another closing condition, “that a predetermined time has passed since the big prize opening 906 was opened” is set in each unit game. If game balls are continuously fired toward the big prize opening 906, X game balls are set to win the big prize opening 906 in a time considerably shorter than the predetermined time. In other words, if game balls are continuously fired toward the grand prize opening 906, one unit game is completed by X game balls winning the big prize opening 906 (the value of the X is This is a value called “count” or the like).

  The big prize opening 906 is provided with an opening / closing member 906a, and the opening / closing of the big prize opening 906 is controlled by displacing the opening / closing member 906a between the open position and the closed position. In each unit game, when the winning of the Xth game ball is detected, the opening / closing member 906a starts to move from the open position to the closed position, and the opening / closing member 906a is positioned at the closed position. Before the game, the X + 1th game ball may win. That is, an over winning where more than X game balls are won (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a “second over winning” in order to be distinguished from the “first over winning”). It is assumed that a setting suggestion effect can occur when such a second overwinning occurs (see FIG. 11).

  The second over winning is an event in which the number of winning balls is increased more than usual (when the second over winning does not occur), so it can be said that it is a pleasing event for the player. When a setting suggestion effect is generated along with such a pleasing phenomenon, the player gets double joy.

  Any specific mode of the setting suggestion effect to be generated may be used. It may be a mode (determined mode) in which it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the setting N, or any setting, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion images 10 are provided, and the current setting In other words, it is not determined that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed depending on the probability that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed (is more than a certain setting), but is not limited to the suggestion (suggestion aspect). It may be. Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce both a fixed aspect and a suggestion aspect.

  In the present embodiment, the setting suggesting effect is always generated when the second over winning is generated. The second over-winning is not something that the player can aim to generate (it happens accidentally), so even if the setting-indication effect is generated when the second over-winning occurs There is a low possibility that the setting suggesting effect will frequently occur. However, if the gauge configuration is such that the second overwinning occurs relatively easily (arrangement of the big winning opening 906, game nails, etc.), the setting suggestion effect is configured to remain in the suggestion mode (determined mode) Is not preferable). This is because information that definitely indicates the current setting can be obtained relatively easily, and a player who feels that the current setting is low may stop the game.

  On the contrary, the setting suggestion effect is not always generated when the second over winning is generated, but the setting suggestion effect may or may not be generated. As such a configuration, a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a setting suggestion effect is triggered by the occurrence of the second over winning prize, and a configuration suggestion effect is generated when the lottery is won, or a predetermined number of times ( It can be considered that the setting suggesting effect is generated every time the second over-winning (2 or more) is generated. As described above, if the configuration suggestion effect is not necessarily generated even when the second over-winning is generated, the determination mode may be generated as the setting suggestion effect. This is because information indicating the current setting is not necessarily obtained by the occurrence of the second overwinning.

  Specific examples in which the setting suggestion using the second over winning is improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied combining the technique demonstrated using the following specific examples.

First Specific Example In one unit game, after X game balls have won, if Y (Y ≧ 2) game balls have won, a setting suggestion effect can occur. That is, it is assumed that the setting suggesting effect can occur when the “number of over winnings” is plural (see FIG. 12). If the setting suggestion effect is assumed to occur when the number of over-winnings is 1, if the setting suggestion effect is likely to occur, the current setting may be easily predicted. The occurrence frequency of setting suggestion effects is suppressed by setting the number of over winning prizes that may cause suggestion effects as a plurality.

-Second specific example Assume that the jackpot game is composed of a plurality of unit games (rounds). Among the plurality of unit games, in some unit games (target unit games), a setting suggestion effect is generated when an overwinning occurs (see FIGS. 13A and 13B), but other unit games In this case, it is assumed that no setting suggesting effect is generated even if an over winning is generated (see FIGS. 13C and 13D). By doing in this way, it is possible to suppress the occurrence frequency of the setting suggestion effect.

  In the case of the configuration as in this example, it is preferable that the player is suggested (notified or implied) to be a target unit game. For example, in the target unit game, an image including characters such as “Is the over-winning?” Is displayed (see FIG. 13A). By doing in this way, the player can grasp that a setting suggesting effect occurs or an event occurs when an overwinning occurs in the target unit game.

  Further, in the case of the configuration as in this example, the unit game (round) as the target unit game may be set to be constant, or the unit game (round) as the target unit game is changed every time the jackpot game is played. It is good also as a setting. If the former is used, there is an advantage that it is easy to understand because the target unit game is constant. In the latter case, there is an advantage that there is an interest in changing the target unit game. In the latter case, it may be set such that the number of unit games (rounds) as target unit games can be increased or decreased for each jackpot game. That is, it is good also as a structure which increases / decreases the chance that a setting suggestion element can be enjoyed through one big hit game. In this way, it is possible to realize the gameability that the player desires to increase the number of unit games that are the target unit games.

Third specific example A plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and a setting suggestion effect is generated when an over win occurs in a certain type of jackpot game (first jackpot game) (FIGS. 14A and 14B) However, the setting suggestion effect is not generated when an over winning is generated in another type of jackpot game (second jackpot game) (see FIGS. 14C and 14D).

  For example, if the gaming state after the jackpot game is a jackpot (probability variation jackpot) that becomes a high-probability gaming state, a setting suggestion effect will occur, but if it is any other jackpot, a setting suggestion effect will not occur To do. In this way, the player will have a double joy that a setting suggesting effect may occur in conjunction with winning the big profit.

3-5) Operation effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the operation means 30 that can be operated by the player. As long as the player can operate, any specific mode of the operating means 30 may be used. The structure provided with the multiple types of operation means 30 may be sufficient. The operation means 30 in this embodiment is a “push button”. In addition, a sensor capable of detecting a part of the player's body is provided, and the detection of a part of the player's body (such as a hand) by the sensor is regarded as “operation of the operation means” below. It is good also as a structure to which the matter shown to is applied.

  It is assumed that an operation effect (see FIG. 15A) that prompts the player to operate the operation means 30 can be executed. In the operation effect, the operation of the operation means 30 during the operation effective period is reflected in the effect. It does not matter how it is reflected in the production. In the operation effect, a meter indicating the operation valid period may be displayed. As the operation mode of the operation means 30 required by the player in the operation effect, “single operation” that prompts the operation means 30 to be operated only once, “continuous operation” that prompts the operation means 30 to be operated a plurality of times. "(So-called" continuous hit "), a maintenance operation (so-called" long press ") for maintaining the operating means 30 operated, and the like.

  In such an operation effect, it is assumed that the setting suggestion effect can occur when the operation status of the operation means 30 during the operation effective period satisfies a predetermined condition. That is, it is assumed that the setting suggestion effect does not occur when the operation status of the operation means 30 does not satisfy the predetermined condition in the operation effect. For example, in an operation effect that requires a single operation, when a single operation of the operation means 30 is performed during the operation effective period, not only the operation is reflected in the effect but also a setting suggestion effect occurs (see FIG. 15 (a) (b-1)) On the other hand, it is assumed that the setting suggestion effect does not occur when the single operation of the operation means 30 is not performed (see FIGS. 15A and 15B). In an operation effect that requires continuous operation, a setting suggestion effect may be generated when a predetermined number of operations are performed during the operation effective period. In an operation effect requiring a maintenance operation, a setting suggestion effect may be generated when a maintenance operation is performed for a predetermined time or more during the operation effective period. No matter what operation mode is required, if the operation means 30 is not operated at all, the setting suggestion effect is not generated. In addition, the generation timing of the setting suggestion effect does not matter. When the operation condition satisfies a predetermined condition, the setting suggestion effect may be generated even during the operation effective period, or the setting suggestion effect may be generated after the operation effective period ends. .

  As for a general operation effect, when the operation means 30 is operated during the operation effective period, some effect occurs (for example, an effect suggesting a so-called jackpot reliability occurs), but the operation means 30 The presence / absence of the operation is not related to the direct profit of the player. For this reason, some players may think that it is meaningless to operate the operation means 30 in the operation effect. In the present embodiment, unless the operation means 30 is operated in the operation effect, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion effect cannot be enjoyed, which contributes to the improvement of the willingness to operate.

  Any specific mode of the setting suggestion effect to be generated may be used. It may be a mode (determined mode) in which it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the setting N, or any setting, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion images 10 are provided, and the current setting In other words, it is not determined that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed depending on the probability that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed (is more than a certain setting), but is not limited to the suggestion (suggestion aspect). It may be. Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce both a fixed aspect and a suggestion aspect.

  Specific examples in which the setting suggestion using the operation effect is improved, embodied, or modified will be described. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied combining the technique demonstrated using the following specific examples.

First Specific Example In the above example, it has been explained that when the operation means 30 is operated in the operation effect, the operation is reflected in the effect and the setting suggestion effect may occur. The setting suggesting effect may be generated without being reflected. That is, the setting suggestion effect may be generated as a result of the operation of the operation means 30 being performed in the operation effect.

Second specific example A plurality of types of operation means 30 are provided. For example, it is assumed that the first operating means 31 and the second operating means 32 having different operating modes are provided (see FIG. 1). In this case, in the operation effect that prompts the operation of the first operation means 31, when the first operation means 31 is operated, the setting suggestion effect does not occur (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). It is assumed that a setting suggesting effect can occur when the second operating means 32 is operated instead of the one operating means 31 (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). That is, it is assumed that the setting suggesting effect can occur when the operation means 30 different from the operation means 30 for which the operation is requested is operated. By doing so, only the player who finds the above-mentioned rule knows the condition for the setting suggestion effect to occur, so that it is possible to improve the game preference.

Third specific example The above example shows that when the operation means 30 is operated in an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means 30, a setting suggestion effect can occur. As described above, it is assumed that the setting suggesting effect can occur when the operation unit 30 is operated in a situation where the operation unit 30 is not prompted to operate. For example, it is assumed that the setting suggesting effect can be generated when the operation unit 30 is operated during execution of a specific effect in which the operation of the operation unit 30 is not prompted. In this way, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the occurrence of the setting suggestion effect functions as a so-called “hidden effect”.

3-6) Finalized effect It is assumed that a finalized effect (a so-called premier effect) that determines that the determination result is a big hit when it occurs can be executed. Only one type of finalized effects may be generated, or multiple types of finalized effects may be generated. It is assumed that a setting suggesting effect that can be generated when at least a part of the determined effects occurs among the one or more types of determined effects is provided (see FIG. 17).

  The setting suggestion effect may be a part of the final effect. That is, the confirmed effect may include a setting suggestion effect. On the other hand, a confirmed effect may be generated, and then a setting suggestion effect may be generated. The setting suggestion effect may be an aspect (determined aspect) in which the setting suggestion effect is equal to or greater than the setting N, or any setting, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion images 10 are provided. A mode (suggested mode) that does not confirm that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed depending on the setting, but is a certain setting (that is, a certain setting or more), and remains in the suggestion ). Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce both a fixed aspect and a suggestion aspect.

  Since the finalized effect occurs in a part when the determination result is a big hit, it can be said that the probability effect is very low. From the viewpoint of the player, it can be said that this is a valuable production in the sense that the probability of contacting the production is very low. By making the setting suggestion effect occur when such a confirmed effect is generated, the value of occurrence of the confirmed effect can be further increased.

  Any specific mode of the setting suggestion effect to be generated may be used. It may be a mode (determined mode) in which it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the setting N, or any setting, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion images 10 are provided, and the current setting In other words, it is not determined that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed depending on the probability that the setting suggestion image 10 is displayed (is more than a certain setting), but is not limited to the suggestion (suggestion aspect). It may be. Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce both a fixed aspect and a suggestion aspect. However, since the finalized effect has a “premier” element with a very low probability of being generated, it is preferable to generate a finalized setting setting effect.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment at all, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

  Specific means (pachinko gaming machine) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.

・ Means 1
A pachinko gaming machine in which any one of a plurality of candidate settings having different predetermined probabilities is set as the current setting, and suggests the current setting when a predetermined condition that can be satisfied by playing the game is satisfied A pachinko game machine that features setting suggestion effects.
According to the above gaming machine, since the current setting may be suggested when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to improve the game preference. Moreover, since the present setting may be suggested, it contributes to improvement of the player's desire for gaming machines.

・ Means 2
It is possible to execute a specific reach effect that informs the result of the success / failure determination according to the end result, and the specific reach effect that is notified that the result of the determination of the success / failure is out of place is set as the setting suggestion effect. The pachinko gaming machine according to means 1 characterized by the above.
By doing so, the disappointment of the player due to the fact that the specific reach effect is informed is off.

・ Means 3
When it is reported that the determination result is out of place due to the specific reach effect, out of one or a plurality of settings counted from the most advantageous setting for the player among the plurality of candidate settings The pachinko gaming machine according to means 2, wherein any one of the above is determined to be the current setting.
In this way, even when the specific reach effect is lost, it is determined that the current setting is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value, so the player's discouragement due to the specific reach effect being lost is determined. Not only will it be alleviated, it will trigger players to continue to play.

・ Means 4
Although the entry of a game ball does not trigger the success / failure determination, the game includes a general prize area that triggers a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out, and the game ball enters the general prize area as the setting suggestion effect. 4. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein an effect that can be triggered by this is set.
By doing in this way, since the player pays attention to the winning of the game ball in the general winning area that the player does not pay much attention to in the past, the range of games is widened.

・ Means 5
Among the determination information used for determination of success / failure, a storage means for storing a predetermined number of notifications that have not yet started a notification effect for notifying a corresponding determination result, and a game ball may enter. A starting area that triggers acquisition of the success / failure determination information, and when the number of the hold information stored in the storage means is the predetermined number as the setting suggestion effect, 5. A pachinko gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4, wherein an effect that can be generated when entering the starting area is set.
By doing so, it becomes possible to alleviate the player's irritation when an over winning in the starting area occurs.

・ Means 6
A winning game executing means for executing a winning game when the result of the determination is successful, wherein the winning game is a unit game that opens a bonus area into which a game ball can enter until a predetermined condition is satisfied one or more times. It is repeated, and as at least one of the predetermined conditions, it is set that N game balls are awarded in the privilege area, and as the setting suggestion effect, N pieces are added to the privilege area in the unit game. 6. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, characterized in that an effect that may occur when more game balls are won is set.
By doing in this way, the player can obtain the double joy that the over-winning has occurred in the unit game and that the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion effect can be enjoyed.

・ Means 7
An operation means operable by the player, and an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the setting suggestion effect of the operation means in the operation effect is provided. Means characterized in that an effect is set that occurs when the operation satisfies a predetermined condition but does not occur when the operation of the operation means does not satisfy the predetermined condition. A pachinko gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 6.
By doing in this way, since the player who wants to enjoy the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion operation operates the operation means, it contributes to the improvement of the operation willingness in the operation effect.

・ Means 8
Any one of means 1 to means 7 characterized in that an effect that can be generated when a finalized effect that confirms that the result of the determination is a big hit is generated as the setting suggesting effect. Pachinko machines described in 1.
By doing in this way, it is possible to further increase the value of the occurrence of the confirmed effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Setting suggestion image 20 General winning area 30 Operating means 80 Identification pattern 904 Starting area 906 Big winning opening 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (8)

A pachinko gaming machine in which one of a plurality of candidate settings with different predetermined probabilities is set as the current setting,
A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that a setting suggestion effect suggesting a current setting is executed when a predetermined condition that can be satisfied by playing a game is satisfied. It is possible to execute a specific reach effect that informs the result of the success / failure determination according to the ending form,
2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific reach effect informing that the determination result is out of place is set as the setting suggestion effect.   When it is reported that the determination result is out of place due to the specific reach effect, out of one or a plurality of settings counted from the most advantageous setting for the player among the plurality of candidate settings 3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein any one of the above is determined to be a current setting. Although the entry of a game ball does not trigger the success / failure determination, it has a general winning area that triggers a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out,
The pachinko according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an effect that can be generated when a game ball enters the general winning area is set as the setting suggestion effect. Gaming machine. Storage means for storing a predetermined number as the hold information, which is not yet started the notification effect to notify the corresponding determination result among the determination information used for the determination,
A starting area that triggers acquisition of the success / failure determination information when a game ball enters,
With
As the setting suggestion effect, an effect that can be generated when the game ball enters the start area when the number of the hold information stored in the storage means is the predetermined number is set. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is provided. A winning game execution means for executing a winning game when the determination result is a hit,
The winning game is a unit game in which a bonus area into which a game ball can enter is released one or more times until a predetermined condition is satisfied,
As at least one of the predetermined conditions, it is set that N gaming balls win in the privilege area,
6. The production according to claim 1, wherein an effect that may occur when more than N game balls win in the bonus area in the unit game is set as the setting suggestion effect. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. Operation means that can be operated by the player;
An operation effect executing means for executing an operation effect for prompting the player to operate the operation means,
As the setting suggestion effect, it occurs when the operation of the operation means in the operation effect satisfies a predetermined condition, but the operation of the operation means does not satisfy the predetermined condition. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an effect that does not occur is set.   8. An effect that can be generated when a finalized effect that determines that the determination result is a big hit is generated as the setting suggesting effect. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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