JP2020195484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To clarify game property of a game machine which may generate mode shift.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: mode shift means for shifting to a mode more advantageous to a player than a mode set at present, based on the fact that a frequency of an object win/fail lottery, which is at least a part of a win/fail lottery for determining whether a jackpot is won or not, reaches a reference frequency; and residual frequency suggestion means for suggesting a residual frequency which is a residual frequency of the object win/fail lottery necessary for reaching the reference frequency.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

A gaming machine that shifts to a mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-254913

An object to be solved by the present invention is to make it easy to understand the playability of a game machine in which a mode transition can occur.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, takes the opportunity that the number of target winning / failing lottery, which is at least a part of the winning / failing lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is won, reaches the reference number. , A mode transition means for shifting to a mode more advantageous to the player than the currently set mode, and a remaining number of times suggesting the remaining number of times of the target winning / failing lottery required to reach the reference number of times. It is characterized by having a suggestion means.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to realize easy-to-understand playability.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the identification symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating that the 2nd special start area is opened by winning a normal lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference between the 1st specific state and the 2nd specific state. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of a normal lottery mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the 4th modification. It is a figure (2) for demonstrating the 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which further modified the sixth modification example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 7th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which further modified the 7th modification example. It is a figure for demonstrating the example (an example different from FIG. 12) which further deformed the 7th modification example. It is a figure for demonstrating the example (an example different from FIG. 12 and FIG. 13) which further modified the seventh modification example. It is a figure for demonstrating an example (an example different from FIGS. 12 to 14) which further modified the seventh modification example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 8th modification.

1) Basic configuration of a gaming machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the game machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

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

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a special start area 10, a normal start area 20, a large winning opening 906, an out opening 907, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game balls when the flowing game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a game machine 1, the 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 prize opening such as a large prize opening 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the payout device.

The components of the game machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the game machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the game balls, will not be described. As for these, those having the same structure as a known game machine can be applied.

In the jackpot lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a win / fail lottery) for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won, a game ball enters the special starting area 10 (in the present embodiment, a so-called prize ball is also entered by the entry of the game ball. It is executed based on (paid out). In the present embodiment, the first special starting area 11 (so-called “special drawing 1” starting area) and the second special starting area 12 (so-called “special drawing 2” starting area) are provided as the special starting area 10. There is. A numerical value (win / fail lottery information) is acquired from the random number source triggered by the entry of the game ball into the special starting area 10, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot value, it becomes a jackpot, and if it is different, it becomes a jackpot. It will be out of order. Hereinafter, the winning / failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first special starting area 11 is the first winning / failing lottery, and the winning / failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second special starting area 12 is the second winning / failing lottery. It may also be called.

In the present embodiment, the notification effect of notifying the winning / failing lottery result in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (the effect from the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80g) described later to the stop in the combination indicating the winning / failing lottery result). ) Is started. If there is a winning / failing lottery information for which notification of the winning / failing lottery result has not been completed when the winning / failing lottery information is newly acquired, the newly acquired winning / failing lottery information is provided on a control board (not shown as hold information). It is stored in the stored storage means. 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, the notification effect for notifying the winning / failing lottery result has been started, but the notification of the winning / failing lottery result has not been completed (hereinafter, may be referred to as changing pending information). The corresponding pending symbol 71 (a symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable hold") and the information for which the notification effect for notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery has not been started (hereinafter, may be referred to as pre-change pending information). The corresponding pre-variation hold symbol 72 is displayed (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the basic form of the pending symbol 71 during change and the reserved symbol 72 before change is the same, and the pending symbol 71 during change is displayed larger than the reserved symbol 72 before change in order to distinguish between the two. To. The basic forms of the pending symbol 71 during change and the pending symbol 72 before change may be completely different.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information on hold before fluctuation. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored information (maximum number of holds) of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first special start area 11 is four, and the second special start The maximum number of stored information (maximum number of holds) of the second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) obtained by winning the area 12 is four. Therefore, with respect to the reserved symbol 70 corresponding to one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, one changing reserved symbol 71 and a maximum of four pre-changing reserved symbols 72 may be displayed (see FIG. 2). ..

Further, in the present embodiment, if both the first pre-change hold information and the second pre-change hold information exist at the time when the notification of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to a certain change hold information is completed, the second Notification of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) is preferentially executed. That is, it is so-called "special figure 2 (holding) priority digestion".

In the present embodiment, similarly to the known game machine, the winning / failing lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the identification symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the identification symbol group 80 g (left identification symbol group 80 gL, middle identification symbol group 80 gC, right identification symbol group 80 gR) including a plurality of types of identification symbols 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each identification symbol group 80 g. One of the identification symbols 80 is selected and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the identification symbols 80 selected from each identification symbol group 80g and stopped becomes a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same identification symbols 80). If it is out of the way, it will be a combination other than that (other than the combination that will be a big hit). The identification symbol 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

In the present embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game state. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal game state is a low-probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low-base state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the special start area 10 (second special start area 12) (low probability, no time saving). Is. As the special gaming state, the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are set. The first special gaming state is a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and the high-base state (high probability / short time) in which the game ball is likely to win in the special starting area 10 (second special starting area 12). Yes). The second special gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a high-base state (low probability / short time) in which a game ball is likely to win in the special starting area 10 (second special starting area 12). Yes).

In the normal game state, the player performs a game in which the game ball enters the left side of the game area, so-called “left-handed”. In the normal game state, the aim is to win the big hit after the first win / loss lottery based mainly on the entry of the game ball into the first special starting area 11. However, as will be described in detail later, by winning the normal lottery in the normal game state, there is a possibility that the jackpot will be won through the second win / loss lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second special starting area 12. .. In the special game state, the player performs a game in which the game ball enters the right side of the game area, so-called "right-handed".

A normal starting area 20 is provided in the game area. In the present embodiment, two are provided, a left normal starting area 20L provided on the left side of the game area and a right normal starting area 20R provided on the right side of the game area. When the so-called "left-handed" is executed, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the left normal start area 20L, but there is no possibility that the game ball may enter the right normal start area 20R. There is. When the so-called "right-handed" is executed, the game ball may enter the right normal start area 20R, but the game ball may not enter the left normal start area 20L. There is. The normal lottery is executed when the game ball enters the normal starting area 20. In the normal game state, if "left-handed" is normally performed, a normal lottery based on the game ball entering the left normal starting area 20L is executed. In the normal game state, if "right-handed" is normally performed, a normal lottery based on the game ball entering the right normal start area 20R is executed.

If the ordinary lottery is won, the second special starting area 12 is opened. In the present embodiment, an opening / closing member 121 for opening / closing the entrance of the second special starting region 12 is provided. The opening / closing member 121 is a member capable of being displaced between an open position along the surface of the game board and a closed position tilted toward the front from the open position. When the ordinary lottery is won, the opening / closing member 121 falls toward the front and is located at the open position to open the entrance of the second special starting area 12 (see FIG. 3). The opening / closing member 121 located at the open position exhibits a guiding function of guiding the game ball that has reached the front of the entrance of the second special starting area 12 into the second special starting area 12. That is, in the state where the opening / closing member 121 is located in the open position, the game ball enters the second special starting region 12 relatively easily. When the opening / closing member 121 is located in the closed position, the game ball does not enter the second special starting area 12.

The probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the special game state than in the normal game state. In the present embodiment, since the probability of winning the normal lottery during the special game state (with time reduction) is more than 95%, the second special start area 12 is frequently opened. Therefore, in the special game state, if the right-handed game is performed, the prize ball is obtained by the game ball entering the second special starting area 12 (while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held), and the second hit or fail. It will be possible to receive a lottery. On the other hand, since the probability of winning the normal lottery during the normal game state is quite low (less than 1% in this embodiment), as described above, basically, in the normal game state, the first special starting area The goal is to win the jackpot through the first win / loss lottery based on the entry of the game ball into 11. However, even during the normal game state, a normal lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the left normal start area 20L (hereinafter, when the term is simply referred to as the normal start area 20, it means the left normal start area 20L). If you win, the second special starting area 12 will be opened. Details of matters related to the normal lottery during the normal game state will be described later. As described above, since the second special starting area 12 may be opened in both the normal game state and the special game state, the game ball that has entered the left side of the game area by left-handed and Any of the game balls that have entered the right side of the game area by right-handed strike are arranged so as to reach the second special starting area 12.

The first win / loss lottery and the second win / loss lottery have the same probability of winning a jackpot, but the distribution of the types of jackpots is different. In the present embodiment, the expected value of profit is larger for the jackpot (special figure 2 jackpot) won through the second win / loss lottery than for the jackpot (special figure 1 jackpot) won through the first win / loss lottery. Is set to. Therefore, if the normal lottery is won during the normal game state, the second special start area 12 is opened, and the second win / loss lottery is executed, the game (compared to the execution of the first win / loss lottery). It can be said that it is a happy event for the person. In addition, various methods for setting the difference in the expected value of the profit can be considered. It is conceivable that the expected value of the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is set to be larger in the special figure 2 jackpot than in the special figure 1 jackpot. Further, it is conceivable that the ratio (probability variation ratio) of shifting to the first special game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to be larger in the special figure 2 jackpot than in the special figure 1 jackpot.

Any method may be used to indicate the success or failure of the ordinary lottery to the player. In the present embodiment, it is performed by the ordinary symbol 85 displayed in the display area 911. For example, 〇 and × are displayed as the normal symbol 85, and 〇 is lit when the normal lottery is won, and × is lit when the normal lottery is not won (see FIG. 3). In addition, while the normal symbol 85 is changing (a state in which the notification of the result of the normal lottery is not completed), 〇 and × are alternately lit.

2) Normal lottery in the normal game state As described above, even in the normal game state, the normal lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 20 is executed, and when it is won, the second The special starting area 12 will be opened. Since it can be said that the state in which the second special starting area 12 is open is easier to receive the winning / failing lottery than the state in which the second special starting area 12 is closed (normal state), winning the normal lottery is a game. It can be said that it is a happy event for the person. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the ordinary lottery is not so high, and the frequency of executing the second winning / failing lottery is low. That is, when a normal game is continuously performed in a normal game state (when a "left-handed" game is continuously performed), the expected value (probability) of the number of times the second win / fail lottery is executed is , It is set to be lower than the expected value (probability) of the number of times the first winning / failing lottery is executed.

A state that is temporarily set when a player wins a normal lottery in a normal game state is defined as a specific state. As the specific state, the first specific state and the second specific state are set. The second specific state is more advantageous to the player than the first specific state. Hereinafter, the difference between the first specific state and the second specific state in the present embodiment will be described.

In the first specific state and the second specific state (see FIG. 4), the time when the second special starting region 12 is opened (the time when the opening / closing member 121 is located in the open position) is the same, but the second correctness is one. The average fluctuation time of the identification symbol 80 for notifying the lottery result (the fluctuation time of the special figure 2), that is, the average time required for the notification effect is set shorter in the second specific state than in the first specific state. is there. As a result, the maximum number of second win / fail lottery that can be executed based on the second specific state is the maximum number of second win / fail lottery that can be executed based on the first specific state. More than the value. Specifically, it is as follows.

In the present embodiment, the time for opening the second special starting area 12 in both the first specific state and the second specific state at the time of winning one ordinary lottery is 4 seconds (see FIG. 4). The shortest variation time of the special figure 2 (time required for the shortest notification effect) in the first specific state is 5 seconds. In the present embodiment, when the winning / failing lottery result is out of order, the fluctuation time is always 5 seconds. When the second special start area 12 is opened and the game ball enters the second special start area 12 in a state where there is no pending information during fluctuation (a state in which the notification effect is not executed), the second special start area 12 based on the entry is entered. (Ii) The notification effect of the winning / failing lottery result (the first notification effect after the first specific state is set) is immediately started. Since it takes at least 5 seconds to complete the first notification effect, the second special start area 12 is closed when the notification effect is completed (4 seconds have passed since it was opened). It will be). That is, the second special start area 12 is closed when the second notification effect is started after the first specific state is set. Therefore, if four second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) is acquired by the time the second special start area 12 is closed, the number of times of the second win / loss lottery based on the setting of the first specific state. Is 5 times (1st fluctuation + 4 hold) (see FIG. 4 (a)). This is the maximum value of the number of second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the fact that the first specific state is set (the maximum value of the number of second winning / failing lottery per one first specific state).

On the other hand, the shortest variation time of the special figure 2 (time required for the shortest notification effect) in the second specific state is 0.6 seconds. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time is always 0.6 seconds when the winning / failing lottery result is out of order. When the second special start area 12 is opened and the game ball enters the second special start area 12 in a state where there is no pending information during fluctuation (a state in which the notification effect is not executed), the second special start area 12 based on the entry is entered. (Ii) The notification effect of the winning / failing lottery result (the first notification effect after the second specific state is set) is immediately started. The fact that it takes 0.6 seconds to complete the first notification effect means that the second special start area 12 is open even when the first notification effect is completed (4 seconds after being released). Has not passed). Assuming that a new prize in the second special start area 12 is detected at the same time as the notification effect ends, the second special start area 12 is open even if the notification effect of the result of the second winning / failing lottery is executed six times. It means that there is a possibility that the state has been set (because the minimum time required for the six notification effects is 0.6 × 6 = 3.6 seconds (<4 seconds)). Then, if the seventh notification effect is started after the second specific state is set and four second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) is acquired by the time the second special start area 12 is closed. , The number of times of the second winning / failing lottery based on the setting of the second specific state is 11 times (variation amount up to the 7th time + 4 hold times) (see FIG. 4B). This is the maximum value of the number of second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the fact that the second specific state is set (the maximum value of the number of second winning / failing lottery per second specific state).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the average time required for the notification effect of the second winning / failing lottery result is set shorter in the second specific state than in the first specific state. Therefore, the second specific state is set. The maximum number of second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the fact that the first specific state is set is larger than the maximum number of second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the fact that the first specific state is set. In addition, in light of the fact that the average time required for the notification effect of the second winning / failing lottery result was set shorter in the second specific state than in the first specific state, it was decided that the second specific state was set. It can be said that the expected value of the number of second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the first specific state is larger than the expected value of the number of second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the fact that the first specific state is set. Therefore, the expected value of the profit obtained by winning the ordinary lottery (winning one ordinary lottery) is larger in the second specific state than in the first specific state, which is advantageous for the player. I can say.

The probability of winning a normal lottery during a normal game state is constant. However, whether it is in the first specific state or the second specific state when the ordinary lottery is won depends on the mode related to the ordinary lottery (ordinary lottery mode) set at that time. In the present embodiment, the first ordinary lottery mode and the second ordinary lottery mode are set. If the normal lottery is won when the first normal lottery mode is set, the first specific state is set, and if the normal lottery is won when the second normal lottery mode is set, the second A specific state is set (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second specific game state is not set when the first ordinary lottery mode is set, and the first specific game state is set when the second ordinary lottery mode is set. There is nothing. In light of the fact that the second specific state is more advantageous to the player than the first specific state, it is said that the second ordinary lottery mode is more advantageous to the player than the first ordinary lottery mode. be able to.

The normal lottery mode is controlled as follows. After the predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the first ordinary lottery mode is set (see FIG. 5). As one of the reset conditions, "power ON (power OFF)" is set. Therefore, if the game store turns off the power every day, the so-called first morning state (state at the time of opening) is the state in which the first ordinary lottery mode is set. In addition, as another reset condition, "the transition to the normal gaming state" is set. At the time of transition from the special game state (with time reduction) to the normal game state (without time reduction), the first normal lottery mode is set.

When the mode transition condition is satisfied while the first ordinary lottery mode is set, the mode transitions to the state where the second ordinary lottery mode is set. In the present embodiment, the second winning / failing lottery is set as the target winning / failing lottery, and the number of times the second winning / failing lottery is executed after the reset condition is satisfied (the number of times the target winning / failing lottery is executed) is set as the target lottery number. The mode transition condition is that the number of times of the target lottery reaches the reference number of times (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the target winning / failing lottery does not include the first winning / failing lottery. Since the second winning / failing lottery may be executed only when the second special starting area 12 is opened, the target lottery is to win the ordinary lottery with the first ordinary lottery mode set. This is the first condition for increasing the number of times. That is, the first specific state is set by winning the ordinary lottery, and the number of target lottery approaches the reference number by repeating the number of times of the second winning / failing lottery. As described above, since the maximum number of times of the second winning / failing lottery based on the setting of the first specific state is 5, the setting of one first specific state (winning of one ordinary lottery). The number of target lottery will be increased by "5" at the maximum (close to the standard number of "5" at the maximum).

The value of the reference number is not constant. In the present embodiment, three types of values, 10 times, 40 times, and 70 times, are set as values that can be set as the reference number of times (see FIG. 5). It can be said that the smaller the value of the reference number of times is, the easier it is for the mode transition condition to be satisfied, that is, the easier it is to shift to the second normal lottery mode, so that it is in an advantageous situation for the player. In the present embodiment, the player cannot grasp which value the reference number of times is set, and the player is not shown the remaining number of target lottery required to reach the reference number of times. Therefore, the player will play with the goal of shifting to the second normal lottery mode, hoping that the value of the reference number of times is small. However, it does not deny that the value of the reference number of times is constant. By doing so, the number of target lottery required until the mode transition condition is satisfied is also clarified, so that easy-to-understand playability can be realized.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot is won by the winning / losing lottery, and after the jackpot game is executed, the game shifts to the special game state (first special game state and second special game state). Shifting to the special gaming state means that the reset condition is satisfied when returning to the normal gaming state. Therefore, the fact that the mode transition condition is satisfied means that all the second winning / failing lottery executed until the reference number of times is reached is missed.

As described above, the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the first ordinary lottery mode and the second ordinary lottery mode, and is set to the first specific state according to the mode when the ordinary lottery is won. It is interesting that it is decided whether or not it is regarded as a second specific state that is more advantageous than that.

In addition, after the reset condition is satisfied, the first ordinary lottery mode is set, and when the mode transition condition is satisfied, the second ordinary lottery mode, which is more advantageous than the first ordinary lottery mode, is set. Since it is configured to shift, the player will play with the aim of shifting to the second normal lottery mode. That is, it contributes to the promotion of games.

Further, the mode transition condition is established when the number of times of the second winning / failing lottery is set as the target number of lottery and the number of times of the target lottery reaches the reference number. Therefore, the longer the game time after the reset condition is satisfied. (The greater the number of winning / failing lottery executed), the higher the probability that the number of remaining target lottery until the reference number is reached is small. From this point of view, the player can also select the game table, which increases the fun of the game. For example, it also motivates the player to play a platform (so-called "Hamari platform") in which the number of winning / losing lottery executed after the transition to the normal gaming state is large.

3) Modification example, etc. Hereinafter, an example (referred to as a modification) in which the matters described in the embodiment are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of contents described with reference to the following examples are applied in combination.

3-1) First variant example In the above embodiment, the maximum number of times of the second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the second specific state is executed based on the first specific state. By setting the number of times of the second winning / failing lottery that can be performed to be larger than the maximum value, the second specific state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the first specific state. The method of setting the difference in the degree of advantage between the two is not limited to this. For example, the opening time of the second special starting area 12 when the ordinary lottery is won may be set differently. That is, the opening time of the second special starting region 12 is made longer in the second specific state than in the first specific state. As a result, the expected value of the number of second win / loss lottery that can be executed based on the fact that the second specific state is set is the expected number of times the second win / fail lottery that can be executed based on the fact that the first specific state is set. More than the value.

3-2) Second modified example In the above embodiment, two types of a first specific state and a second specific state are set as specific states (states in which the second winning / failing lottery is easily received) set when the ordinary lottery is won. Although it has been explained that the above is performed, a configuration in which three or more specific states are set may be used. Further, if it is assumed that three or more kinds of specific states are set, a configuration in which three or more kinds of ordinary lottery modes (the same number as the number of kinds of specific states) are set may be used.

3-3) Third Modified Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the number of times the second winning / failing lottery is executed after the reset condition is satisfied is set as the target lottery number, but the first winning / failing lottery is executed. The total number of times the winning / failing lottery is performed and the number of times the second winning / failing lottery is executed, that is, the total number of winning / failing lottery may be the target lottery number (see FIG. 6). That is, not only the second winning / failing lottery but also the first winning / failing lottery may be included in the target winning / losing lottery. In this way, when the total number of win / fail lottery reaches the reference number, the mode transition condition is satisfied, and the mode shifts to the state in which the second normal lottery mode is set.

As in the above embodiment, when the number of times of the second winning / failing lottery is the target lottery number, but the number of times of the first winning / failing lottery is not included in the target lottery number, the number of target lottery after the reset condition is satisfied is grasped. It becomes difficult to do. Many amusement stores are provided with a data display that indicates the number of winning / failing lottery, but it is not possible to grasp the exact number of target lottery (the number of executions of only the second winning / failing lottery) from the number of winning / failing lottery. .. However, in the case of this example, since the number of times the first winning / failing lottery and the second winning / failing lottery are combined is generally displayed on the data display, the target lottery number is displayed as it is. .. That is, in the case of the above embodiment, it is difficult or impossible to grasp the number of target lottery, that is, to predict the timing when the mode transition condition is satisfied, so it is a game to enjoy while imagining it. In the case of this example, it is easy to grasp the number of target lottery, that is, to predict the timing when the mode transition condition is satisfied, so that the player can play with a goal.

Further, as in the above embodiment, when the number of times of the second winning / failing lottery is the target lottery number, but the number of times of the first winning / failing lottery is not included in the target lottery number, the normal lottery is won in the normal gaming state. Otherwise, the number of target lottery will not increase. Therefore, there is a risk that the player will be frustrated that he / she will not win the ordinary lottery and will not shift to the second ordinary lottery mode. In the case of this example, since the number of target lottery increases just by receiving the first winning / failing lottery, there is little possibility that the player is frustrated in this way. However, it is relatively easy to receive the first win / loss lottery, and since the number of first win / loss lottery per game ball to be launched is approximately fixed, the speed at which the number of target lottery increases becomes approximately constant. There is also an aspect that the game becomes monotonous (in the above embodiment, the speed at which the number of target lottery increases depends on the frequency of winning the ordinary lottery, so the fluctuation range (bias) is large).

If the first winning / failing lottery is included in the target winning / failing lottery as in this example, the number of target lottery will increase relatively easily, so the value that can be set as the reference number of times is the above-mentioned implementation. It is preferable to use more than those described in the form. For example, it is conceivable that the reference number of times is set to 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, and 500 times (in this case, if the winning / failing lottery is executed at least 500 times, the mode shifts to the second normal lottery mode. Therefore, it can be said that "500" is the so-called "ceiling" of the mode transition).

3-4) Fourth Modified Example It is assumed that a condition (hereinafter referred to as a special condition) that can be satisfied before the number of target lottery reaches the reference number is set as the mode transition condition. That is, when the special condition is satisfied, even if the number of target lottery has not reached the reference number, the state in which the first ordinary lottery mode is set shifts to the state in which the second ordinary lottery mode is set. (See FIG. 7). From a different point of view, it can be said that the special condition is a condition for shifting to the second ordinary lottery mode by "shortcut".

Various conditions can be considered as the conditions to be set as the special conditions. For example, as a mode of the result of the winning / failing lottery, it is assumed that a special hit (small hit) different from the big hit and the miss is set, and winning the special hit is set as the establishment of the special condition. The setting is such that there is a possibility of winning a special win in at least one of the first winning / failing lottery and the second winning / failing lottery. Both the first win / loss lottery and the second win / loss lottery may be set so that there is a possibility of winning a special win, or there is a possibility of winning a special win in either the first win / loss lottery or the second win / loss lottery. On the other hand, it may be set so that there is no possibility of winning a special hit.

If both the first win / loss lottery and the second win / loss lottery are set so that there is a possibility of winning a special win, it is possible to realize playability that can be expected to win a special win from any situation. it can. Although there is a possibility of winning a special win in the second winning or losing lottery, if there is no possibility of winning a special winning in the first winning or losing lottery, the special conditions will not be established unless the ordinary lottery is won. Therefore, it is possible to realize high playability with a high hurdle for establishing special conditions. If there is a possibility of winning a special win in the first win / loss lottery, but there is no possibility of winning a special win in the second win / loss lottery, even if you do not win the ordinary lottery (second win / loss lottery) It is possible to realize the playability that can be expected to win a special hit (even if you cannot receive it).

After it is shown that the result of the winning / failing lottery is not a big hit, it is preferable that a notification effect is generated so that the winner of the special win is notified. For example, in a notification effect in which a reach effect that becomes a success result (a result advantageous to the player) can be executed when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the result of the reach effect is a failure result (a game that is not a success result). After the result is unfavorable to the person), it is advisable to generate a notification effect of a flow that notifies that a special hit has been won. For example, a so-called "battle" in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight and a friendly character wins as a success result, and a friendly character loses (the enemy character wins) as a failure result. In the configuration in which "Direction" is installed as a reach effect, after the ally character is defeated (see FIG. 8 (b)), it is notified that a special hit has been won (see FIG. 8 (c)). (In addition, it may be notified that the ally character is defeated and the result of the winning / losing lottery is "missing" as it is). By doing this, it is interesting that a player who was disappointed with the failure result (not a big hit) will be shown a special hit (which causes an emotional "head"). It is possible to realize a certain flow of notification production.

The combination of the identification symbols 80 indicating that the special hit has been won may be any combination as long as it is different from the combination of the identification symbols 80 indicating that the jackpot has been won. In this example, the combination of the identification symbols 80 of "1", "3", and "5" is a combination indicating that a special hit has been won (see FIG. 8C). A special identification symbol 80, which is used only when indicating a special hit, may be set.

3-5) Fifth Modification Example Although it has been explained that the special starting area 10 opened when the normal lottery is won in the above embodiment is the second special starting area 12, it is the first special starting area 11. You may. Further, one type of special starting area 10 may be provided, and when the ordinary lottery is won, the one type of special starting area 10 may be opened.

3-6) Sixth Deformation Example A light emitting device 30 attached to a special starting area 10 (second special starting area 12), which is set to a specific state when the ordinary lottery is won, is provided. The light emitting device 30 has a light emitting unit 31 (for example, an LED) capable of emitting light in a predetermined mode. Here, "accompanying" means a mode in which the light emitting unit 31 is provided at a position that can be seen as being associated with the second special starting region 12. For example, it is conceivable that the light emitting portion 31 is fixed to the opening / closing member 121 that opens / closes the second special starting region 12. With the second special starting region 12 closed, the light emitting portion 31 is located on the front surface of the opening / closing member 121 along the surface of the game board (see FIG. 9). As another example, it is conceivable that the light emitting portion 31 is fixed to the member constituting the second special starting region 12. Further, as another example, it is conceivable that the light emitting unit 31 is located in the vicinity of the second special starting region 12.

The light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 31 of the light emitting device 30 suggests a normal lottery mode. For example, when the first ordinary lottery mode is set, the light emitting unit 31 emits white light (see FIG. 9A), and when the second ordinary lottery mode is set, the light emitting unit 31 emits red light. (Refer to FIG. 9 (b)) (Note that in the drawings, the emission color is indicated by "characters"; the same applies hereinafter). This makes it possible to grasp (guess) the type of the normal lottery mode currently set from the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 31. The state in which the light emitting unit 31 is not emitting light may be treated as one light emitting mode. For example, the light emitting unit 31 may not emit light when the first ordinary lottery mode is set, and the light emitting unit 31 may emit light in a predetermined mode when the second ordinary lottery mode is set. Good.

The light emitting device 30 in this example does not emit light according to the mode of the reserved symbol 70. For example, when the reserved symbol 70 turns red, the light emitting unit 31 does not emit light in red. This is because it is difficult to understand whether or not the light emission of the light emitting unit 31 suggests the normal lottery mode if the light is emitted according to the mode of the reserved symbol 70.

It is also possible to improve, embody, modify, etc. the items described in this example as follows. In addition, a configuration in which a plurality of contents described below are applied in combination may be used.

3-6-1) What suggests the currently set normal lottery mode is not limited to the light emitting device 30. Any production device that can output a production element that can be visually recognized by the player may be used. For example, an image display device 40 having a display unit 41 attached to the second special start area 12 is provided, and an ordinary lottery currently set according to an aspect of an image (hereinafter, referred to as a suggestion image) displayed on the display unit 41 is provided. It is conceivable that the mode is suggested (see Figure 10).

The suggestion image can be in a mode that clearly indicates the currently set normal lottery mode. For example, when the first ordinary lottery mode is set, a suggestion image including the characters "help mode" is displayed (see FIG. 10A), and when the second ordinary lottery mode is set, "super o" is displayed. A suggestion image containing the characters "help mode" is displayed (see FIG. 10B). That is, there is an advantage that a specific name of the mode can be indicated, unlike the configuration in which the mode is suggested by the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 31 described above. However, it is not denied that the configuration implies the currently set normal lottery mode, such as the color of the suggestion image changing according to the currently set normal lottery mode.

The image display device 40 as the effect device can also be a transmissive display device. For example, a transmissive display device is provided in front of the second special starting area 12 so that at least a part of the display unit 41 overlaps the second special starting area 12 in the front-rear direction. Since the display unit 41 of the transmissive display device is transparent where no image is displayed, the second special starting area 12 can be visually recognized through the display unit 41. The image displayed on the display unit 41 of the transmissive display device is preferably translucent so that the second special starting region 12 is not extremely difficult to see. Examples of this type of transmissive display device include a so-called illumination panel and a transmissive liquid crystal display device.

3-6-2) The type of the normal lottery mode currently set and the light emitting mode (effect element) of the light emitting unit 31 may not completely correspond to each other. For example, when the light emitting unit 31 emits light in white, it is more likely that the second ordinary lottery mode is set (first ordinary lottery mode). There is a possibility that is set).

In addition to this, a light emitting mode may be set in which it is determined that the second ordinary lottery mode, which is a mode advantageous to the player, is set. For example, when the light is emitted in rainbow colors (the color changes with time), it is determined that the second normal lottery mode is set.

3-6-3) The light emitting unit 31 does not have to be configured to constantly emit light in a light emitting mode corresponding to the type of the normal lottery mode currently set. That is, it may be configured to emit light in the corresponding light emitting mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, it is conceivable that the light emitting unit 31 emits light in a light emitting mode corresponding to the type of the normal lottery mode when the second special starting area 12 is in the open state after winning the normal lottery. As another example, it is conceivable that the light emitting unit 31 emits light in a light emitting mode corresponding to the type of the normal lottery mode when the game ball enters the second special starting area 12. In such a mode, it is preferable that the light emitting unit 31 (light emitting device 30) is not provided in the opening / closing member 121. This is because it is difficult for the player to see the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 31 when the opening / closing member 121 is located in the open position.

3-7) Seventh variant The transition from the first ordinary lottery mode to the second ordinary lottery mode, that is, the transition to a mode that is more advantageous to the player than the currently set mode, satisfies what conditions. It shall be indicated to the player whether the case will occur. According to the above embodiment, the player is notified of the "remaining number of times", which is the number of target lottery required to reach the reference number of times. In the present embodiment, the remaining number image 50 including a number indicating the remaining number is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 11). The remaining number of times may be expressed by an element that can be changed into a number such as a meter or a scale instead of a "number". As in the above embodiment, if the number of target lottery does not include the number of first win / fail lottery but includes the number of second win / fail lottery, the number of target lottery will not increase unless the ordinary lottery is won. Therefore, it can be used as a guide for how many more regular lottery must be reached before the target lottery reaches the standard number of times.

The place where the remaining number image 50 (a number indicating the remaining number) is displayed may be other than the display area 911 (main display device 91). As described as the sixth modification, if the image display device 40 attached to the second special starting area 12 is provided as the effect device, it is conceivable to display the image on the display unit 41 of the image display device 40. In this way, it is implied to the player that the number represented by the remaining number image 50 is related to the second special starting region 12. A dedicated display means for displaying the remaining number of times image 50 may be provided.

The remaining number of times decreases when the notification effect for notifying the result of the second winning / failing lottery ends. Since the remaining number of times does not decrease when the notification effect for notifying the result of the first winning / failing lottery is completed, the player who sees this is a number related to the second winning / failing lottery, not the first winning / failing lottery. Understand that. A player with a good understanding wins the normal lottery, thinking that something will happen if the number reaches 0 because the number decreases every time the result (missing) of the second win / loss lottery is notified. I hope that I will play. Therefore, it contributes to the promotion of the game. The remaining number of times may be 0 and the remaining number of times image 50 may be erased. That is, the remaining number image 50 indicating that the remaining number is 0 may not be displayed.

In this example, the remaining number of times image 50 is always displayed at least during the game (while the notification effect is being executed). Preferably, it may be displayed even in the standby state (the state in which the game is not played). By doing so, it will be useful for the player who knows that the display of the remaining number of times indicates the number of target lottery until the mode transition, to find a vacant table with a small number of remaining times. In addition, since the transition from the first normal lottery mode to the second normal lottery mode occurs when the target lottery number reaches the reference number in the normal game state, the remaining number image 50 is displayed in the normal game state. Although it is displayed, it is not displayed during the special game state.

It is also possible to improve, embody, modify, etc. the items described in this example as follows. In addition, a configuration in which a plurality of contents described below are applied in combination may be used.

3-7-1) The remaining number of times is not clearly indicated by numbers, but the remaining number of times may be suggested. For example, in the situation where the remaining number of times is 50 times or more, the first remaining number image 51 (see FIG. 12A), and in the situation where the remaining number of times is less than 50 times and 10 times or more, the second remaining number image 52 (see FIG. 12A). In the situation where the remaining number of times is less than 10, the third remaining number image 53 (see FIG. 12C) is displayed. The first remaining number images 51 to the third remaining number images 53 may include characters or the like suggesting a certain number of remaining times. Instead of such an image, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 31 may be different. For example, the configuration is such that the remaining number of times is suggested by the emission color.

3-7-2) Although the remaining number of times is shown during the notification effect for notifying the result of the target winning / failing lottery, the remaining number of times is not shown when the notification effect is not executed. Since the remaining number of times is the number of times of the target winning / failing lottery required to reach the reference number of times, it is not necessary to indicate the remaining number of times when the notification effect for notifying the result of the target winning / failing lottery is not executed. By doing so, it can be seen that the remaining number of times is shown only during the notification effect of notifying the result of the target winning / failing lottery, and the remaining number of times decreases each time the result (missing) of the target winning / failing lottery is notified. It will be easier.

If the second winning / failing lottery is the target winning / failing lottery (the first winning / failing lottery is not the target winning / failing lottery) as in the above embodiment, the normal lottery is won and the second special starting area 12 is set. When the game ball is opened and enters the area, the second winning / failing lottery is executed, and the remaining number of times is shown only in the state where the notification effect for notifying the result is executed. As described above, the expected value (probability) of the number of times the second winning / failing lottery is executed in the normal gaming state is set to be lower than the expected value (probability) of the number of times the first winning / failing lottery is executed. Therefore, the time during which the remaining number of times is displayed during the normal game state is not so long, which contributes to the reduction of the control load.

3-7-3) Not only the remaining number of times, but also the event that occurs when the remaining number of times becomes 0 is suggested. For example, it is conceivable to display such as "super help mode when it reaches 0" (super help mode represents the second normal lottery mode) (see FIG. 13). Further, instead of directly indicating the event that occurs, it may be limited to suggesting the event that occurs, such as "maybe it should be 0". By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to understand that reaching 0 for the remaining number of times is an advantageous event for the player, which contributes to the promotion of the game.

3-7-4) When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the event generated by it is notified. That is, the mode is set to notify that the type of the normal lottery mode has changed (mode transition has occurred). For example, when the remaining number of times becomes 0, a display such as "Enter super help mode!" Is displayed (see FIG. 14). By doing so, the player can grasp that at least some mode transition has occurred.

On the contrary, even if the remaining number of times becomes 0, the event generated by the remaining number of times may not be notified. That is, the mode does not show that the type of the normal lottery mode has changed (the mode transition has occurred). By doing so, it is possible to realize a playability that the player can enjoy while predicting what kind of event has occurred when the remaining number of times becomes 0.

3-7-5) The remaining number of times image 50 may be displayed only when the remaining number of times becomes a predetermined number or less. For example, the remaining number image 50 is not displayed when the remaining number is 11 or more, and the remaining number image 50 is displayed when the remaining number is 10 or less (see FIG. 15). That is, it is assumed that the remaining number of times image 50 is displayed when the remaining number of times is reduced and the mode transition condition is satisfied to some extent.

Further, the remaining number of times may be "counted up" instead of "counted down". After clearly indicating the time when the remaining number of times is reached (the time when the mode transition condition is satisfied), the number of the remaining number of times image 50 is increased every time the target winning / failing lottery is executed. For example, after a display such as "something will happen when the number of times reaches 10" is displayed, the number of the remaining number of times image 50 is increased every time the target winning / failing lottery is executed.

3-7-6) The target indicated by the remaining number of times is not limited to the transition from the first ordinary lottery mode to the second ordinary lottery mode. If the above remaining number of times is displayed for those configured to shift to a mode that is more advantageous to the player than the currently set mode when the target lottery number reaches the reference number of times. Good.

3-8) Eighth modification example The value set as the reference number of times is determined according to the type of the previous jackpot. For example, if the previous jackpot is the first jackpot notified by the identification symbol 80 of "7", the reference number of times is set to 10 times, and the previous jackpot is determined by the identification symbol 80 including an odd number other than "7". If the second jackpot is notified, the reference number is 40 times, and if the previous jackpot is the third jackpot notified by the identification symbol 80 including an even number, the reference number is 70 times. (See FIG. 16). Based on the ease with which the mode transition condition is established, it can be said that the first jackpot is the most preferable jackpot for the player, then the second jackpot and the third jackpot are the least preferable jackpots for the player. By doing so, the type of jackpot (the type of the identification symbol 80 for notifying the jackpot) can also be noted.

The "type of jackpot" here is a "type" as an element that affects the reference number of times, and it is not always necessary that the contents of the jackpot are the same. For example, although it is common in that it indicates that the reference number of times is 40, a jackpot with a different number of rounds is also a jackpot of the same type. Further, it is only an example that the type of the identification symbol 80 for notifying the jackpot is configured to indicate the type of the jackpot (the type of the identification symbol 80 and the type of the jackpot are linked). Other methods may be used to indicate the type of jackpot. For example, the reference number of times may be indicated by the effect executed during the jackpot game.

Various methods are conceivable for determining the reference number of times (initial value of the reference number of times) in the state where the previous jackpot does not exist, that is, in the state where the jackpot has not yet been won after the power is turned on. It may be determined by lottery from among the candidate reference times (three types of 10 times, 40 times, and 70 times according to the above embodiment), or the reference number of times set when the power is turned on may be determined. It may be fixed (for example, always 40 times).

4) Although the embodiments of the present invention (and modifications thereof) have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments (and modifications thereof) and does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Various modifications are possible within the range.

For example, the target suggested by the effect elements output from the effect device (light emitting device 30, image display device 40) described above is not limited to the currently set normal lottery mode. Any situation may be applicable as long as it is a situation related to the special starting area 10 (second special starting area 12) to which the effect device is attached and which is suggested to be related to the interest of the player. The following can be exemplified as such an object.

As an example (first example), it is conceivable that the configuration is such that whether or not it is in a special gaming state (with time reduction) is suggested by the effect element. In the special gaming state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second special starting area 12, and whether or not the special gaming state is in effect is produced. Target as suggested by the element. For example, if the effect device is the light emitting device 30 described above, the light emitting unit 31 emits white light when not in the special gaming state (when in the normal gaming state), and the light emitting unit 31 emits light when in the special gaming state. Lights up in red.

As another example (second example), whether the first special game state (high probability / time saving) is set or the second special game state (low probability / time saving) is set for the player. It is conceivable that the structure suggests which special gaming state is set by the effect element in a state where the player does not know. That is, whether or not the winning probability of the second winning / losing lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second special starting area 12 is high (high probability state) is suggested by the effect element. For example, if the effect device is the light emitting device 30 described above, the situation where the light emitting unit 31 is emitting light in red is the first special situation when the light emitting unit 31 is emitting light in white. It is set with a high probability of being in a gaming state (high probability state).

Further, as another example (third example), the result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the winning / failing determination information (holding information) acquired by the game ball entering the second special starting area 12 becomes a big hit. It is conceivable that the suggestion of whether or not is included is made by the effect element output from the effect device (light emitting device 30, image display device 40). For example, if the effect device is the light emitting device 30 described above, the hit / fail determination information (holding information) corresponds to the case where the light emitting unit 31 emits light in a predetermined mode than when the light emitting unit 31 does not emit light. It is highly probable that the result of the winning / failing lottery will be a big hit.

It is preferable that the target suggested by the effect element output from the effect device cannot be clearly discriminated by the player. Since it is not possible to clearly determine which of the first ordinary lottery mode and the second ordinary lottery mode is set in the ordinary lottery mode in the above embodiment, it can be said that such a condition is satisfied. Further, it can be said that the second and third cases also suggest an event that the player cannot clearly distinguish.

Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiments are listed below.

・ Means 1-1
A lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won, the first winning or failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first special starting area, and the second based on the entry of the game ball into the second special starting area. The winning / failing lottery means for performing the winning / failing lottery, the ordinary lottery means for performing the ordinary lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the ordinary starting area, and the second winning / failing lottery temporarily received as an opportunity to win the ordinary lottery. A lottery state control means for easily setting a specific state is provided, and as the specific state, a first specific state and a second specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific state are set, and the first ordinary lottery is performed. If the normal lottery is won when the mode is set, the first specific state is set, and if the normal lottery is won when the second normal lottery mode is set, the second A gaming machine characterized in that a specific state is set.
The game machine is interesting in that it is determined whether it is in the first specific state or in the second specific state, which is more advantageous than that, depending on the type of the normal lottery mode when the normal lottery is won. ..

・ Means 1-2
The maximum number of times of the second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the second specific state is the number of times of the second winning / failing lottery that can be executed based on the first specific state. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the value is greater than the maximum value.
By making the maximum number of lottery that can be executed different, the second specific state can be set as a state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific state.

・ Means 1-3
The first ordinary lottery mode is set when the reset condition is satisfied, and the second ordinary lottery mode is set when the mode transition condition is satisfied while the first ordinary lottery mode is set. The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or means 1-2.
By doing so, the player will play with the aim of satisfying the mode transition condition, which will contribute to the promotion of the game.

・ Means 1-4
As one of the mode transition conditions, after the reset condition is satisfied, the target lottery number, which is the number of times the second win / fail lottery is executed, is set to reach the reference number of times. The gaming machine described in 1-3.
By doing so, the second winning / failing lottery functions not only as a mere winning / failing lottery but also as an action of approaching the mode transition condition. Therefore, the second winning / failing lottery is compared with the first winning / failing lottery. However, it is possible to realize playability that is highly valuable to the player.

・ Means 1-5
As one of the mode transition conditions, after the reset condition is satisfied, the number of target lottery, which is the sum of the number of times the first win / fail lottery is executed and the number of times the second win / fail lottery is executed, reaches the reference number of times. The gaming machine according to means 1-3, wherein what has been done is set.
By doing so, even if the second winning / failing lottery is not executed (even if the normal lottery is not won), the mode transition condition is satisfied by executing the first winning / failing lottery. (It is less likely that the player will be frustrated by not winning the second winning or losing lottery).

・ Means 1-6
The gaming machine according to means 1-4 or means 1-5, wherein the value of the reference number of times is not constant.
By doing so, it is possible to realize playability in which it is difficult to predict the timing of shifting to the second ordinary lottery mode.

・ Means 1-7
Any of means 1-4 to means 1-6, characterized in that, as one of the mode transition conditions, a special condition that can be satisfied before the target lottery count reaches the reference count is set. The game machine described in Crab.
By doing so, regardless of the number of target lottery until the reference number is reached, it is possible to realize playability that can be expected to shift to the second normal lottery mode under any circumstances. be able to.

・ Means 1-8
In at least one of the first winning and losing lottery and the second winning and losing lottery, a special hit different from the big hit may be won, and the special condition is to win the special hit. The gaming machine according to means 1-7.
By doing so, even when the jackpot is not won, it is possible to realize the playability that can be expected to win the special hit.

・ Means 2-1
A winning / losing lottery means for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won based on the entry of a game ball into the special starting area, and a production element provided in association with the special starting area that can be visually recognized by the player. A gaming machine including an effect device for outputting, and the mode of the effect element changes according to a situation regarding the special starting area.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to realize an interesting game property in which a change in the situation regarding the special starting area is suggested by a change in the mode of the effect element output from the effect device provided in association with the special start area. can do.

・ Means 2-2
A plurality of modes having different ease of execution of the winning / failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the special starting area are set, and the type of the mode currently set depends on the mode of the effect element. The gaming machine according to Means 2-1 characterized by being suggested.
As an object suggested by the aspect of the effect element, a mode that controls the ease of execution of the winning / failing lottery can be exemplified.

・ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 2-2, wherein the effect device is a light emitting device having a light emitting unit, and the mode of the effect element is a light emitting mode of the light emitting unit.
・ Means 2-4
The effect device according to means 2-1 or means 2-2, wherein the effect device is an image display device having a display unit, and the mode of the effect element is the mode of an image displayed on the display unit. Game machine.
Examples of the effect device include a light emitting device and an image display device.

・ Means 3-1
When the number of target win / fail lottery, which is at least a part of the win / fail lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won, reaches the reference number, the mode shifts to a mode that is more advantageous to the player than the currently set mode. A gaming machine comprising: a mode transition means for causing the mode to be performed, and a remaining number suggesting means for suggesting the remaining number of times, which is the remaining number of times of the target winning / failing lottery required to reach the reference number of times.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the number of target winning / failing lottery required for mode transition is indicated by the remaining number suggestion means, it is possible to realize easy-to-understand game performance.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 characterized in that the remaining number of times is not suggested by the remaining number of times suggesting means when the effect of notifying the result of the target winning / failing lottery is not executed.
Since the target winning / failing lottery affects the remaining number of times, it can be said that the remaining number of times does not have to be displayed when the effect of notifying the result of the target winning / failing lottery is not executed.

・ Means 3-3
A first special starting area and a second special starting area are provided as areas where the winning / failing lottery is executed based on the entry of the game ball, and the first winning / failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first special starting area. Is not included in the target winning / failing lottery, while the second winning / failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second special starting area is included in the target winning / failing lottery. -A game machine according to 2.
By doing so, it is possible for the player who sees the change in the remaining number of times to understand that the first winning / failing lottery is not included in the target winning / failing lottery and the second winning / failing lottery is included in the target winning / failing lottery. Become.

・ Means 3-4
The second special starting area is set to a state in which the game ball is likely to enter when the normal lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area is won, and the game state is a normal game state. A special game state in which the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher than that of the normal game state is set, and the remaining number of times is suggested by the remaining number of times suggesting means in the normal game state. The game machine according to the means 3-3.
It is possible to exemplify a configuration in which the remaining number of times required for mode transition is suggested in the normal game state.

1 Game machine 10 Special starting area 11 First special starting area 12 Second special starting area 121 Opening and closing member 20 Normal starting area 30 Light emitting device 31 Light emitting unit 40 Image display device 41 Display unit 50 Remaining number of times Image 80 Identification symbol 85 Normal symbol 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (4)

When the number of target win / fail lottery, which is at least a part of the win / fail lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won, reaches the reference number, the mode shifts to a mode that is more advantageous to the player than the currently set mode. Mode transition means to make
Remaining number of times suggesting means for suggesting the remaining number of times, which is the remaining number of times of the target winning / failing lottery required to reach the reference number of times, and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the remaining number of times is not suggested by the remaining number of times suggesting means when the effect of notifying the result of the target winning / failing lottery is not executed. A first special starting area and a second special starting area are provided as areas where the winning / failing lottery is executed based on the entry of the game ball.
The first winning / failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first special starting area is not included in the target winning / failing lottery, while the second winning / failing lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second special starting area is included. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine is included in the target winning / failing lottery. The second special starting area is set in a state in which the game ball can easily enter, triggered by winning a normal lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area.
As the game state, a normal game state and a special game state in which the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher than that of the normal game state are set.
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the remaining number of times is suggested by the remaining number of times suggesting means in the normal gaming state.

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