JP2022152332A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of promoting a game by using a performance mode.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of performance modes as performance modes during variation from start to stop of variation of a decorative symbol 80 for notifying a player of a win/lose lottery result. In the game machine, one of the plurality of types of the performance modes is automatically set as an initial mode regardless of a player's selection when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied. The game machine includes initial mode selection means for arbitrarily selecting one of the plurality of type of performance mode to be set as the initial mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

There is known a game machine equipped with a plurality of types of performance modes as an element that governs the mode of performance during variation (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-023400

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of promoting a game by using an effect mode.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, is provided with a plurality of types of production modes as a mode of production during fluctuation from when the decorative pattern that informs the result of the winning lottery starts to stops to fluctuate. In the gaming machine, when a predetermined reset condition is established, one of the plurality of types of presentation modes is automatically set as the initial mode regardless of the player's selection, and the initial mode is It is characterized by comprising initial mode selection means for arbitrarily selecting the type of the production mode set as the mode.

According to the present invention, it is possible to promote the game using the presentation mode.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating game state (a) and jackpot distribution (b). It is a figure for explaining the difference between the presence or absence of the activated image in the non-activated normal game state (a) and the activated normal game state (b). FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2 (advantages of adopting specific example 1-2); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4; It is a figure for demonstrating a movable member. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; (a) is a diagram showing the jackpot probability of each game setting, (b) is a diagram showing a basic state and a special state. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-6; It is a figure for demonstrating the outline|summary (change of production|presentation mode) of production|presentation mode. (a) is a diagram for explaining the outline of the operation unit for changing the type of production mode that is the initial mode, and (b) shows the state after reset when the initial mode is production mode B. It is a diagram showing. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3; It is a figure for demonstrating specific production|presentation (announcement production|presentation). FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-3;

1) Basic Configuration of Game Machine Hereinafter, a game machine 1 (pachinko game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention 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. In the following description, the term "image" includes both moving images and still images unless otherwise specified.

The game machine 1 is equipped with a game board 90 . The game board 90 is made of a substantially square plywood board, and a guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding a game ball fired by operating a shooting device 908 (shooting handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. is provided as follows.

The game area 902 is provided with a starting area 904 (a first starting area 904a and a second starting area 904b), a big winning area 906, an out port 907, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 that executes various effects is an area that can be visually recognized through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . Note that the shape and the like of the display area 911 can be changed as appropriate (the shape and the like of the display area 911 can be changed by changing the shape and size of the opening 901 and the shape and size of the display device 91 itself). .

In addition, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flowing state of the game balls when the falling game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes according to the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a game machine 1 , game balls are shot toward the game area 902 by operating the shooting device 908 . When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning area such as a big winning area 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by a payout device.

Descriptions of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1 and the lower and upper trays for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, those having the same structure as known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 (first starting area 904a, second starting area 904b) by a winning lottery means provided on a control board (not shown). Specifically, a numerical value is obtained from a random number source triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting area 904, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot numerical value, the jackpot is won, and if different, the player loses. becomes. In other words, the numerical value is the "right-fail lottery information" used in the lottery (in the following description, the lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the first start area is referred to as the "first lottery lottery Information", and the winning lottery information acquired with the entry of the game ball into the second start area may be referred to as "second winning lottery information"). In this embodiment, both the first starting area 904a and the second starting area 904b are "winning areas" in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by entering game balls.

In this embodiment, three groups of decorative patterns including a plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 are variably displayed, and the result of the lottery is informed by a combination of the decorative patterns 80 selected from the groups of decorative patterns and stopped and displayed. In the case of a big win, the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) form a predetermined big win combination (for example, three sets of the same symbols). In the case of losing, a losing combination other than the jackpot combination is displayed. In the following description, the effect from the start of variation of the decorative pattern group to the stop with the combination indicating the result of the lottery will be referred to as the effect during variation (or simply "variation" or "rotation").

In the present embodiment, the effect during variation corresponding to the order in which the winning lottery information is acquired is started (variation of the decorative pattern 80 is started), but when certain winning lottery information is newly acquired In addition, when the effect during fluctuation regarding the success/failure lottery result based on the success/failure lottery information acquired before is executed, the effect during variation regarding the success/failure lottery result based on the success/failure lottery information is started. Until then, the winning/failing lottery information is stored in storage means provided on a control board (not shown). A numerical value for which the effect during variation for the corresponding lottery result has not yet started is "hold (information)" (the hold (information) can be said to be a subordinate concept of the lottery lottery information). The maximum number of stored pending information (maximum pending number) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of holds that the storage means in this embodiment can store is four per kind of start area 904 . In other words, the hold information (so-called special figure 1 hold) that is acquired triggered by the game ball entering the first start region is the first hold information, and the game ball enters the second start region. If the holding information (so-called special figure 2 holding) to be held is the second holding information, each of the first holding information and the second holding information will be stored at maximum four.

In addition, in the present embodiment, at the time when the effect during fluctuation is started, it is determined whether the acquired lottery information is a big hit (a lottery is executed) (however, this The result of the lottery is unknown to the player at the start of the performance during fluctuation), but the lottery may be performed when the lottery information is acquired and the lottery result itself may be stored. In addition, the acquired winning lottery information is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the effect for notifying the winning lottery result.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pending symbols 70, which are marks corresponding to each of the pending information stored in the storage means, are displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 so as to be arranged in order of acquisition. (see Figure 2). In the present embodiment, they are displayed so as to line up from the left in order from the earliest acquired timing (from the earliest pending digestion). Although notification of the result of the success/failure lottery is not completed, even if a pattern indicating that there is success/failure lottery information for which the effect during fluctuation has already started (a so-called pattern indicating "retaining the change") is displayed. good.

When the lottery results result in a big win, a big win game in which a big winning area is opened is executed (a "privilege" of the big win game is given to the player). Since the jackpot game itself is publicly known, detailed description is omitted. The number of rounds (round distribution) and the like can be set as appropriate.

2) Game State 2-1) Basic Game State The game state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot is roughly divided into a normal game state and a special game state (see FIG. 3(a)). The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the starting area 904 . As the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are set. The first special game state is a high probability game state (probability fluctuation state) in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and a high base state (high probability/time saving) in which game balls easily enter the starting area 904. . The second special game state is a low-probability game state with a low probability of winning a jackpot, and a high-base state (low probability/time saving) in which game balls are likely to enter the starting area 904 .

In the normal game state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a (the so-called starting area of special figure 1). In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. Since the first winning lottery information is acquired by the game ball entering the first start area 904a, the normal game state is a winning lottery based on the first winning lottery information (so-called special figure 1 lottery; hereinafter the first winning lottery It is a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot. On the other hand, the special game state shoots the game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b (the so-called starting area of special figure 2). In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. Since the second winning lottery information is acquired by the game ball entering the second start area 904b, the special game state is a winning lottery based on the second winning lottery information (so-called special figure 2 lottery; hereinafter the second winning lottery It is a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 905, so the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second start area 904b. enter in. It should be noted that the setting relating to the transition of the game state may be of any kind, and the description thereof will be omitted. Also, the setting of the game state as described above is merely an example.

It should be noted that the "game state" (normal game state, special game state) here is a different concept from the "basic state" and "special state" ("state" related to the setting suggestion effect) described later. In this embodiment, the state in the normal game state is divided into "basic state" and "special state".

The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a so-called "variable V probability type" "ST machine". As jackpots, normal jackpots and special jackpots are set. After winning the normal jackpot, the state shifts to the second special game state (low probability/time saving) after the jackpot game ends. The second special game state continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) until the lottery result is lost. After winning the special jackpot, the state shifts to the first special game state (high probability/time saving) after the jackpot game ends. The first special game state continues for a predetermined number of times (so-called ST number of times; for example, 150 times) until the lottery result is lost.

50% of the jackpots (jackpot distribution) won in the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) are the normal jackpots and 50% are the special jackpots (the so-called probability variation ratio is 50%). The jackpot (jackpot distribution) won in the second lottery (special figure 2) is a 100% special jackpot (so-called probability variation ratio is 100%) (see FIG. 3(b)). When a special jackpot is won, the so-called V region (not shown) is opened in the jackpot game (if the game ball is shot aiming at the V region, the game ball is almost certainly opened for a time to enter. ), on condition that the game ball enters the V area, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a special game state. On the other hand, when a normal jackpot is won, the V area is not opened, or it is opened to the extent that it is practically impossible for game balls to enter, so it is impossible for game balls to enter the V area. Instead, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the normal game state.

It should be noted that the "ST machine" of the "V probability variable type" as described above is only an example. Instead of "V probability variation type", the probability variation ratio of the first success or failure lottery and the second success or failure lottery may be the same. Also, instead of using the "ST" machine, it may be a so-called "probability variable loop machine". Also, it may be a gaming machine having so-called "two types" functions ("one type two types mixing machine", etc.). Unless otherwise specified in the following description, game features such as jackpot distribution can be changed as appropriate.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the low probability game state (normal game state, second special game state, condition activation game state described later) is about 1/280 to 1/319 (varies depending on "game setting" described later) , and the jackpot probability in the high-probability game state (first special game state) is about 1/100. It should be noted that the specific value of the jackpot probability can be changed as appropriate.

2-2) Conditional activation game state (ceiling)
The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is equipped with a so-called "ceiling". Specifically, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, even if the lottery is not won (even if the jackpot game is not played), the normal game state (strictly speaking, the non-activated normal game state described in detail later) ) to a conditional activation game state (often referred to as “play time” at present) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (see FIG. 3(a)). The conditional activation gaming state is the same as the second special gaming state, a low probability gaming state with a low probability of winning the jackpot (same as the normal gaming state), and a high probability that the game ball can easily enter the start area 904. It is a base state (low probability, time saving) (condition activation game state can also be regarded as a kind of second special game state). However, the condition activation game state has more "continuation times" than the second special game state described above. In this embodiment, the normal game state (already activated normal game state described later) is shifted to (1200 times in a row It is a condition for ending the condition activation game state when the winning lottery result is lost). Therefore, when transitioning to the conditional activation game state, the probability of winning the jackpot during that time (before transitioning to the normal game state) is the second special game state (continues until 100 consecutive losses) higher than

The transition condition is that the specified number of times (hereinafter also referred to as the ceiling number of times) continues to come off in the low-probability gaming state. In this embodiment, the ceiling number of times is set to 900 times. It should be noted that this low probability game state includes the period of the second special game state. After the jackpot game is over, it shifts to the second special game state, and if it is a case that the jackpot is not won in the second special game state and then shifts to the normal game state, the second special game state (100 times) After that, in the normal game state (unactivated normal game state, details of which will be described later), the transition condition is satisfied when the player loses 800 times in a row. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to the first special game state (ST state), does not win the jackpot in the first special game state, and then enters the normal game state (unactivated normal game state, details of which will be described later). In the case of a transition, the transition condition is satisfied when 900 consecutive losses occur in the normal game state (150 times in the first special game state are not included in the ceiling count). .

In addition, the lottery number of times in the second special game state may not be included in the ceiling number of times. That is, the transition condition may be established when the number of lotteries in the normal game state reaches the ceiling number of times.

As described above, basically, the succession of losses in the normal game state leads to the establishment of the transition condition, but the normal game state that has transitioned through the conditional game state (after winning the previous jackpot, the conditional game state A normal game state that has not passed through is defined as an unactivated normal game state, and a normal game state that has passed through a conditional activated game state is defined as an activated normal game state (see FIG. 3(a))). In other words, even if the player loses 900 times in a row in the already-activated normal game state, the conditional activation game state is not entered again (there is no "re-entering the ceiling"). In other words, once transitioned to the conditional activation game state, unless the game machine 1 is reset (unless the game machine 1 is reset), the conditional activation game state is not re-entered unless a big win is won. Incidentally, if the game machine 1 is reset, it will be in an unactivated normal game state.

In the already-activated normal game state, an already-activated image 10 indicating the normal game state after the conditional activation game state is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4B). Note that the activated image 10 is not displayed temporarily, but is continuously displayed as long as the activated normal game state continues (however, it may be temporarily not displayed). In other words, it is to be continuously displayed while maintaining the mode over a plurality of changing effects. The activated normal game state and the unactivated normal game state are the same normal game state, but differ in whether or not the activated image 10 is displayed (in the unactivated normal game state, the activated image 10 is not displayed (Fig. 4(a))). Specifically, the activated normal game state and the unactivated normal game state are common in that they are a low probability game state and a low base state, but the former is a conditional activation game again no matter how many deviations continue There is no transition to the state, and the latter is different in that it shifts to the condition activation game state when the ceiling number of times is reached. Assuming that the activated image 10 is not displayed, there is no difference between the images displayed in the display area 911 in the activated normal game state and the unactivated normal game state (they cannot be distinguished from the images). I can't tell if it's in that state or not. In addition, amusement arcades often have a data counter that indicates the number of times the jackpot has been won and how much variation has occurred since the previous jackpot. (The display of "rotation number" (number of fluctuations) is reset by "moving to conditional activation game state"), and in such a situation, the data counter Therefore, it is also difficult to determine whether the normal game state has already been activated or the normal game state has not yet been activated.

In this way, if it is not possible to distinguish between the activated normal game state and the unactivated normal game state, the game is played by mistakenly thinking that the activated normal game state is the unactivated normal game state even though it is actually the activated normal game state. can also occur. If such a player occurs, the player complains that it does not shift to the conditional activation game state even though the player has lost consecutively for the ceiling number of times in the already activated normal game state (low probability game state). may come out. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, in the present embodiment, the activated image 10 is displayed in the activated normal game state, and the game is played under the misunderstanding that the activated normal game state is not activated. I try not to overwhelm them.

Various specific aspects of the activated image 10 are conceivable. For example, a display (see FIG. 4(b)) such as "○○ state" ("○○ state" indicates a conditional activation game state. For example, it can be considered as a mode such as "ceiling transition completed state"), It is conceivable to directly indicate that the condition activation game state has already passed. By doing so, it is possible to clearly grasp that the normal game state has already been activated. Also, in order to show that no matter how many failures occur in succession, the state will not shift to the conditional activation game state, it is conceivable to use an image that includes characters indicating that the state will not shift to "play time". By doing so, it is possible to prevent a player from playing the already-activated normal game state with the aim of transitioning to the conditional activation game state. Also, an abstract image which itself does not represent any meaning may be displayed as the activated image 10 . Even in this way, the already-activated image 10 is not displayed in the unactivated normal game state, so that the player who is playing (trying to play) the activated normal game state is not in the unactivated normal game state. There is a high probability that they will be able to grasp that they are in different states.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which items related to the conditional activation game state (already activated normal game state, unactivated normal game state) are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

○ Specific example 1-1
In the above-described embodiment, since the activated image 10 that is not displayed in the unactivated normal game state is displayed in the activated normal game state, the state can be distinguished by the presence or absence of the activated image 10. However, in the unactivated normal game state, an image (unactivated image 15) that is not displayed in the activated normal game state may be displayed (see FIG. 5(a)). In other words, if the unactivated image 15 is displayed, the unactivated normal game state is displayed, and if the unactivated image 15 is not displayed, the activated normal game state may be determined. In the already-activated normal game state, the above-described activated image 10 may be displayed (see FIG. 5B. The activated image 10 and the unactivated image 15 are different in form), or may not be displayed. good.

However, the transition to the already activated normal game state is extremely rare when the transition condition is satisfied and the conditional activation game state is transitioned to and the jackpot is not won in the conditional activation game state. That is, the player's playing time is overwhelmingly longer in the unactivated normal game state than in the activated normal game state (it can be said that the unactivated normal game state is "normal"). Therefore, as in the above-described embodiment, when transitioning to the already-activated normal game state, which is "extremely rare", a special image (already-activated image 10) that is not displayed in the normal state is displayed. It can be said that it is easier for the player to notice that the normal game state has already been activated.

〇 Concrete example 1-2 (an example developed from Concrete example 1-1)
It is assumed that the unactivated image 15 indicates the type of jackpot won last time. In other words, the unactivated image 15 not only indicates that the current game state is the unactivated normal game state, but also has the function of indicating the type of the previous big win. For example, if the previous jackpot was a special jackpot, the first unactivated image 151 is displayed (see FIG. 6A), and if the normal jackpot is selected, the second unactivated image 152 is displayed (FIG. 6B ) See)). In other words, when the first special game state is shifted to the non-activated normal game state, the first non-activated image 151 is displayed, and when the second special game state is shifted to the non-activated normal game state, the second Assume that the unactivated image 152 is displayed. By doing so, by seeing that the unactivated image 15 is displayed, it is only possible to confirm that it is not an already activated normal game state (it is a state that can shift to a conditional activation game state). Instead, it is possible to check the type of jackpot that was won last time.

In this way, it is particularly effective in the case of the configuration of the above-described embodiment that the type of the previous big win can be confirmed in the non-executed normal game state. As described above, when the transition to the unactivated normal game state after the end of the first special game state, 900 times in succession in the unactivated normal game state, the transition condition is established and the conditional activation game is established. state ("150 times" of the first special game state (ST state), which is a high probability game state, is not included in the number of ceilings) On the other hand, after the end of the second special game state, it has transitioned to an unactivated normal game state. In the case, the transition condition is established by losing 800 consecutive times in the non-activated normal game state, and the transition to the conditional activation game state ("100 in the first special game state which is a low probability game state times” is also included in the number of ceilings). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the display of the data counter installed in the game parlor displays the number of fluctuations (the number of rotations) after the end of the previous big win, even if the previous big win is a special big win, For example, the transition condition is satisfied at "1050 times" (ceiling number (900 times) + ST number (150 times)), and if the previous jackpot is a normal jackpot, the transition condition is satisfied at "900 times". Only by displaying the data counter, it is not possible to accurately grasp the number of remaining fluctuations required until transition to the condition activation game state. By making it like this example, the current normal game state (unactivated normal game state) is to distinguish whether it has passed through the first special game state or the second special game state. Therefore, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of remaining deviations required until the transition condition is established.

○ Specific example 1-3
In the above embodiment, the normal game state (already activated normal game state) shifted after the end of the conditional activation game state is configured not to transition to the conditional activation game state again no matter how many failures continue. However, even after shifting to the already activated normal game state, it may be configured to shift to the conditional activation game state again by failing continuously for a specified number of times. In other words, the setting may be such that there is a so-called "ceiling re-entry". Even in such a case, by distinguishing between the non-activated normal game state and the activated normal game state, it is possible to determine how much has passed since the previous jackpot (the number of rotations since the previous jackpot). There is an advantage in that it is possible to roughly grasp the difference (somewhat) (it can be roughly grasped without depending on the data counter).

However, as in the above embodiment, if there is no "ceiling re-entry", whether it is a non-activated normal game state or an activated normal game state is a direct benefit to the player (out of balls). (expected value of )), it is significant to display the activated image 10 so that it can be determined which state it is.

○ Specific example 1-4
In the normal game state that has already been activated, there is a higher probability that a setting suggestive effect (details will be described later) will occur than in the normal game state that has not been activated. As described in the above embodiment, the activated normal game state is more disadvantageous than the unactivated normal game state in that it does not shift to the conditional activated game state no matter how many failures continue. Moreover, by displaying the already-activated image 10, it is clearly shown that the already-activated normal game state has been activated, so if the state is shifted to the already-activated normal game state, the player is likely to fall into a situation where he or she does not play after that. . In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, in the already-activated normal game state, the setting suggestion action by the setting suggestion effect is easily enjoyed. That is, instead of the disadvantage of not being able to enjoy the action of the "ceiling", the advantage of being able to easily enjoy the setting suggesting action is given, thereby promoting the game at the time of transition to the already activated normal game state. plan.

In the activated normal game state, a setting suggesting effect (specific setting suggesting effect) that does not occur in the non-activated normal game state may be generated. In other words, the setting suggestion performance is likely to occur in the already activated normal game state than in the non-activated normal game state to the extent that the specific setting suggestion performance may occur. As an example of the specific setting suggesting effect, it is conceivable to use the already activated image 10 . That is, the activated image 10 is displayed in the activated normal game state and is not displayed in the activated normal game state (it is an image unique to the activated normal game state). be done. For example, when a predetermined condition is met, a predetermined portion of the activated image 10 is set to either blue, green, or red (see FIG. 8), and the current setting is suggested by the color (red is the highest setting expectation). high).

In order to prevent the game from quitting immediately after moving to the activated normal game state, if the game is not executed to some extent after moving to the activated normal game state (for example, after moving to the activated normal game state It may be set such that the setting suggesting effect does not occur after X consecutive times of being notified of the deviation from (unless after X rotations).

3) Ceiling Suggestion by Movable Member The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a movable member 20 (movable accessory) that can be displaced within a predetermined range (see FIG. 1). The movable member 20 indicates the number of remaining fluctuations (the distance to the "ceiling") until the specific event of "ceiling", that is, "transition to the conditional activation game state" occurs.

The movable member 20 in this embodiment rotates (rotates). In this embodiment, the movable member 20 rotates clockwise (see FIG. 9). Since any drive mechanism (drive source and power transmission structure to the movable member 20) for rotating the movable member 20 may be used, description thereof is omitted. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as a drive source, and a power transmission structure (toothed wheel train) is constructed that can arbitrarily adjust the rotation angle of the movable member 20 (at least in "unit angle" increments, which will be described later). ing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, 900 consecutive losses in the low-probability game state are used as a trigger to shift to the conditional activation game state (the ceiling function is activated). If the "start condition" is met when a new low-probability gaming state is set, the condition is that the effect during fluctuation for the ceiling number of times is executed without winning the jackpot after the start condition is met. It is considered as a transition condition to the activation game state. In the present embodiment, completion of the jackpot game when the normal jackpot is won and resetting of the gaming machine 1 are fulfillment of the “start condition”.

The movable member 20 is displaced each time a displacement condition that can be satisfied based on notification of the lottery result is established. In this embodiment, the completion of notification of one lottery result (lost) is regarded as establishment of the displacement condition. Specifically, after the start condition is satisfied, the movable member 20 is displaced (rotated) by a unit angle each time one effect during variation (notice of failure) is completed. In the present embodiment, the movable member 20 rotates by 360/900=0.4 degrees (0.4 degrees is the unit angle) each time one effect during fluctuation is completed. Therefore, if the winning lottery results are lost 900 times in a row after the start condition is met, the ball is rotated exactly 360 degrees on the basis of the time when the start condition is met (see FIG. 9). Specifically, a certain point (excluding the center) on the movable member 20 is set as a reference point, and the position of the reference point (reference position) (the position shown in FIG. ”, the reference point is displaced by 0.4 degrees each time the production during one fluctuation starts, and finally returns to the reference position of “0 degrees” (360 degrees) (hereinafter referred to as transition The position of the movable member 20 when the condition is established is sometimes referred to as a specific position) (the position shown in FIG. 9D). In other words, in this embodiment, the start position (reference position) and the goal position (specific position) are matched. In contrast to this, it is not denied that the starting position (reference position) and the goal position (specific position) are different. In this embodiment, the movable member 20 is not displaced except when the displacement condition is satisfied (notification of the result of the winning lottery (loss)).

A position display section 25 that serves as a guideline for the current position of the movable member 20 may be provided outside the movable member 20 . If the movable member 20 is configured to rotate as in the present embodiment, the position display section 25 is provided outside the trajectory (circle) drawn by the farthest end from the center of the movable member 20. and For example, the position display portion 25 is provided with marks at regular angles (at equal angles) (see FIG. 9). By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp how much the current angle (rotation amount) of the movable member 20 is. In addition, by providing the mark like an "hour marker" of a watch, the movable member 20 can be seen like a watch (if the hour marker is set to 5 minute increments, the mark is provided at 30 degree increments). good). Although not shown, if a "number" is attached instead of or together with the mark, the effect of looking like a clock is enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, among the plurality of marks, the mark indicating the reference position and the specific position is set as a specific mark 25m, which is different from the other marks (see FIG. 9). By doing so, the starting point (start) and target point (goal) of the movable member 20 are clearly shown.

It is preferable that the movable member 20 is provided with a portion (hereinafter referred to as a pointer portion 21) that serves as a guideline for its position. For example, a portion like an "arrowhead" tapered outward may be provided as the pointer portion 21 (see FIG. 9). By doing so, the current position of the movable member 20 can be easily grasped from the relationship between the position display portion 25 and the pointer portion 21 .

Because of this configuration, the player can sensuously determine the number of remaining fluctuations (far to the "ceiling") until transition to the condition activation game state, depending on the degree of rotation of the movable member 20. It is possible to grasp (capture as a visual image). In particular, in this embodiment, after the start condition is established, the movable member 20 rotates exactly 360 degrees to shift to the condition activation game state, so there is an advantage that the number of remaining variations is easier to understand. be.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which items related to the ceiling suggestion by the movable member 20 are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

○ Specific example 2-1
In the above embodiment, the movable member 20 has been described as rotating (rotating), but other modes of operation may be employed. For example, it is assumed that the movable member 20 moves linearly in the vertical direction and is displaced upward by a predetermined amount each time the displacement condition is satisfied. That is, it is assumed that the movable member 20 is positioned higher as it approaches the "ceiling". It is assumed that when the "ceiling" is reached (when the transition condition is satisfied), the movable member 20 is positioned at the uppermost end.

Even in this way, the position of the movable member 20 makes it possible to grasp the amount of the number of remaining fluctuations until transition to the conditional activation game state. In addition, as the condition activation game state approaches, the movable member 20 is positioned upward and becomes "conspicuous", so it is useful for a player looking for an empty platform (a guideline for searching for an empty platform close to the "ceiling"). will also become

○ Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the movable member 20 is displaced each time one variation effect (loss) is completed (each variation), but during the variation a predetermined number of times (twice or more) It may be set such that the movable member 20 is displaced each time the effect is completed (every plurality of fluctuations), that is, the completion of the effect during the certain number of fluctuations satisfies the displacement condition. After the previous displacement condition is satisfied, the position (mode) of the movable member 20 is maintained until the next displacement condition is satisfied.

For example, it is assumed that the displacement condition is met when the effect during fluctuation is completed 15 times. If, as in the above embodiment, the movable member 20 is set to rotate exactly 360 degrees until the transition condition is met after the start condition is met, the movable member 20 rotates 6 degrees each time the displacement condition is met. It suffices to rotate them one by one (360×15/900=6) (see FIG. 10).

If the movable member 20 is displaced for each variation, the amount of displacement of the movable member 20 at one time is small, and the player may not notice that the movable member 20 is displaced. As in this example, by displacing the movable member 20 for each of multiple fluctuations, the amount of displacement of the movable member 20 at one time can be increased. . In addition, the displacement of the movable member 20 indicates that the moving member 20 is approaching the "ceiling" every time a plurality of fluctuations occur.

○ Specific example 2-3
In the above-described embodiment, the number of remaining fluctuations (perpendicular to the "ceiling") until transition to the condition activation game state is suggested by the displacement of the movable member 20, that is, the position of the movable member 20 Although it has been explained that the event (specific event) to be suggested is "transition to conditional activation gaming state", the subject of suggestion is not limited to this.

For example, the number of times remaining until the first special game state ends, the so-called ST remaining number of times, is suggested by the displacement of the movable member 20 ("End of the first special game state" is a specific event a certain configuration) is conceivable. In other words, the movable member 20 is displaced by a predetermined amount each time the game shifts to the first special game state and the result of the win/loss lottery (loss) is notified. A setting in which the movable member 20 rotates exactly 360 degrees from the start of the first special game state (start of ST) to the end of the first special game state (end of ST) without the winning lottery result becoming a big win. In this case, the movable member 20 should be configured to rotate "360/ST times" each time one effect during variation (loss) is completed. If the number of times of ST is 150 as in the above embodiment, the movable member 20 is configured to rotate by 2.4 degrees each time one variation effect is completed.

○ Specific example 2-4
It is assumed that the display device 91 indicates the number of remaining fluctuations (perspective up to the "ceiling") until transition to the condition activation game state. That is, the display device 91 displaying the decorative pattern 80 indicating the lottery result plays the role of the movable member 20 described in the above embodiment. As in the above embodiment, if the displacement condition is satisfied when one effect during variation (loss) is met, the display device 91 is displaced (rotated by a unit angle) for each variation.

As shown in FIG. 11, the display device 91 rotates around a predetermined portion (for example, the intersection of diagonal lines of the display area 911). The image displayed in the display area 911 is adjusted according to the position of the display device 91 . Specifically, regardless of the position of the display device 91, at least the decorative pattern 80 and the reserved pattern 70 are displayed so as not to tilt from the player's point of view facing the display area 911 with the direction of gravity (vertical direction) as a reference line. . When various images such as the decorative pattern 80 and the reserved pattern 70 displayed in the display area 911 at the reference position (0 degrees) are used as the reference images, when the display device 91 is rotated by D degrees from the reference position, the reference The reference image displayed at the position is rotated by -D degrees and displayed (the inclination of the decorative pattern 80 and reserved pattern 70 is maintained at 0 degrees). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the decorative pattern 80 from becoming difficult to see due to the rotation of the display device 91 as it approaches the ceiling.

Since the display device 91 (the image displayed in the display area 911) displaying the decorative pattern 80 indicating the lottery result is always the player's attention, the display device 91 suggests the distance to the "ceiling". By doing so, it becomes easier to understand how close you are to the “ceiling”.

When the display device 91 (display area 911) is assumed to have a substantially square shape, it is preferable that a state in which one side of the square is along the horizontal direction is set as the reference position or the specific position. In other words, it is preferable that the state without "inclination" (the state shown in FIG. 11(a)) is set as the "start position" or the "goal position". By doing so, it becomes easier to understand how close the "ceiling" is.

4) Game Settings and Setting Suggestion Effect 4-1) Game Settings The game machine 1 according to the present embodiment is equipped with game settings (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "settings") (so-called "settings"). Pachinko”). The game settings are divided into a plurality of stages with different degrees of advantage for the player. There are various conceivable methods for making a difference in the “advantageous degree”. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the lottery, that is, the probability of winning the jackpot is differentiated. At least, the jackpot probability in the low-probability gaming state is different for each setting (see FIG. 12(a)). The jackpot probability in the high-probability gaming state may differ for each setting. In this embodiment, six types of game settings, ie, "setting 1" to "setting 6" are provided (six-step setting). The larger the number of "Setting ◯", the higher the probability of a big win (see FIG. 12(a)). As a matter of course, the higher the jackpot probability, the easier it is to win the jackpot. Therefore, "setting 1" is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, and "setting 6" is the most advantageous setting for the player. It can be said. Any one of the game settings 1 to 6 is set by the game clerk as the current setting (hereinafter referred to as the current setting), and is provided to the player at the game store (the player can change the current setting). cannot). The structure for setting/changing the current setting may be of any kind, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. For example, it is conceivable that a keyhole into which a setting key can be inserted is provided inside the game machine 1, and the current setting can be set or changed by operating the setting key.

In addition, the method of making a difference in the "advantageous degree" is not limited to the jackpot probability. Other probabilities may be targeted as long as they affect the player's profit (expected value of paid balls). For example, the ratio of big hits (so-called probability change ratio) in which the game state after the end of the big win game shifts to the high probability game state may be targeted. In other words, a plurality of types of game settings with different probability change ratios are provided, and one of the game settings is set as the current setting.

Also, the number of fluctuations in the low-probability gaming state (the number of rotations up to the "ceiling") required to transition to the conditional activation gaming state may be lower as the setting is higher (the higher the setting, the closer the "ceiling" is). In this case, the indication of the number of remaining fluctuations up to the "ceiling" by the movable member 20 described above will differ depending on the "current setting". Specifically, the higher the setting, the closer to the ceiling, so the amount of displacement of the movable member 20 per fluctuation increases as the setting increases.

4-2) Setting Suggestion Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a setting suggestion effect for suggesting a current setting. Roughly speaking, there are two aspects of the "suggestion regarding the current setting" which is the effect of the setting suggestion effect. One is a suggestion as to whether or not a so-called "setting change" has been made (setting change suggestion). The method of changing the current settings by the amusement arcade side is as described above. It should be noted that "setting change" includes setting the same game setting as the current game setting (so-called "setting change"). In other words, strictly speaking, whether or not a "setting change" has been made is not whether or not the current settings have been changed, but whether or not an operation has been newly performed to set one of the plurality of game settings as the current settings. is equivalent to

The setting change suggestions are roughly divided into deterministic suggestions that confirm that the setting has been changed, and probabilistic suggestions that indicate the probability that the setting has been changed. For example, a mode in which a setting change is confirmed when a certain image is displayed is a deterministic suggestion, and a mode in which the setting change probability is XX% (less than 100%) when a certain image is displayed. is probabilistic suggestion.

The other is a suggestion as to which game setting is set as the current setting (present setting suggestion). The player enjoys the game while guessing the current setting based on the suggestive action of such a setting suggestive effect.

In addition, the current setting suggestions are broadly divided into probabilistic suggestions and deterministic suggestions. The probabilistic suggestion does not "confirm" that one of the multiple game settings is the current setting ("Confirm" that one of the multiple game settings is not the current setting). However, the probability that the specific game setting is the current setting is increased (the probability that the specific game setting is the current setting is decreased). For example, in a configuration in which one of a plurality of setting suggestion elements (for example, an image) is output as a setting suggestion effect, one of the plurality of game settings is selected according to which setting suggestion element is output. It refers to a mode in which the probability of being set as the current setting increases. In such a probabilistic suggestion, the more the number of setting suggestions actually made, the higher the probability that the prediction of the current setting will hit the mark.

On the other hand, the deterministic suggestion "determines" that one or more of the game settings are the current settings. In other words, it can be said that it is "fixed" that one or more of the game settings are not set as the current settings. Furthermore, in the probability system suggestion, it can also be viewed that the probability that a given setting suggestion element is associated with a predetermined game setting is 100%. For example, when a certain image is displayed, one of the current settings "setting 4" to "setting 6" is confirmed, or the current setting is "setting 6". Aspects and conceivable. In this type of mode, it is confirmed that one or a plurality of game settings, which are counted from the one that is advantageous to the player, among the plurality of game settings are set as the current settings, so-called "high setting confirmation". It can be said that it is a performance. Alternatively, the current setting may not be "setting 2." meaning to confirm).

4-3) “State” regarding setting suggestion effect
In the present embodiment, a "basic state" (see FIG. 12(b-1)) and a "special state" (see FIG. 12(b-2)) are set as states relating to the setting suggestion effect. Both the "basic state" and the "special state" belong to the normal game state (low probability, no time saving). In other words, there is no difference between the "basic state" and the "special state" in terms of the magnitude of the direct profit (outgoing balls). The difference between the basic state and the special state is that the susceptibility to occurrence of the setting suggestion effect is different. Here, the likelihood of occurrence of setting suggestion production is the probability of occurrence of setting suggestion production per one fluctuation production (hereinafter simply referred to as occurrence probability means the probability per one fluctuation production) ). In this embodiment, the occurrence probability is higher in the special state than in the basic state. If the basic state is the "normal zone", the special state can also be said to be the "suggested setting zone".

It should be noted that, of the setting suggestion effects that can occur, all types of effects may depend on the state (whether it is a normal state or a special state), or only some types may depend on the state. It may be something to do. In the following description, the setting suggesting effect depending on the state may also be referred to as the target setting suggesting effect. If some types of setting suggestive effects that can occur are configured to be target setting suggestive effects, whether the setting suggestive effects other than the target setting suggestive effects are in a basic state or a special state. However, the probability of occurrence does not change.

In the basic state, the target setting suggesting effect may not occur at all (occurrence probability is 0%). In this way, the object setting suggesting effect is a effect that can occur only when the state is shifted to the special state (the setting suggesting effect for the special state "dedicated").

In addition, in the special state, it may be set such that the effect suggesting the setting of each variable is generated (occurrence probability is 100%). In this way, the special state becomes a very special zone in which the setting suggestion action is expressed every time it changes.

In this embodiment, when in the basic state, a transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to transition to the special state for each change. When the transition lottery is won (when the transition condition is satisfied), the basic state is shifted to the special state (see FIG. 12(b)). It can be said that the transition to the special state is advantageous to the player in terms of transitioning to a state in which the setting suggestion action can be easily enjoyed. In addition, in this embodiment, when the game is in the special state, an end lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to transition to the basic state at each change. When the end lottery is won (when the end condition is met), the special state is ended and the player moves (falls) to the basic state (see FIG. 12(b)). It can be said that the transition to the basic state is disadvantageous to the player in that the transition to a state in which it is difficult to receive the setting suggesting action, and thus winning the transition lottery is a disadvantageous event for the player. Thus, the transition from one of the basic state and the special state to the other is determined by lottery (not determined by the player's will). In this embodiment, the result of winning the transition lottery or the end lottery, that is, the transition of the state, is reflected with the start of the corresponding production during fluctuation (simultaneously with the start of the fluctuation (or from the stage before the start of the fluctuation). or the end lottery will be executed, and if you win it, it will be reflected immediately).

In addition, if the game is continuously played, the time to stay in the basic state (the number of effects during fluctuation (number of rotations) executed in the basic state) is the time to stay in the special state (the time to stay in the special state). It is preferable to set the transition lottery (transition condition) and the termination lottery (termination condition) so as to be longer (increase the number of rotations) than the number of effects during fluctuation (number of rotations). In other words, in order to increase the rarity (value) of the special state, it is preferable to make it difficult to transition to the special state. Further, in the present embodiment, the transition lottery and the end lottery are executed regardless of the winning lottery. Further, in this embodiment, the basic state is set as an initial setting (default). When the game machine 1 is reset or when the special game state is shifted to the normal game state, the basic state is set (there is no special state from the beginning).

The mode of the image displayed in the display area 911 differs between the basic state and the special state. In this embodiment, the mode of the background image displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80 differs between the basic state and the special state. The basic background image 31 is displayed in the basic state, and the special background image 32 is displayed in the special state. is doing). The basic background image 31 and the special background image 32 may have any specific aspect as long as the aspect differs to the extent that the player can recognize that they are images of different types. In this embodiment, the basic background image 31 is a background image representing "daytime" (see FIG. 12(b-1)), and the special background image 32 is a background image representing "nighttime" (see FIG. 12(b-1)). -2)). The difference in the background images allows the player to easily determine whether the current state is the basic state or the special state.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is interesting that the possibility of occurrence of the setting suggestive effect can change during the game (without a change in the game state such as a change in the jackpot probability). A certain playability is realized.

Specific examples of improvement, realization, modification, etc. of game settings and setting-suggestion effects will be described below. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

○ Specific example 3-1
Depending on the current settings, the transition conditions for transitioning from the basic state to the special state are configured to differ. As in the above-described embodiment, if the transition lottery is won in the basic state and the transition to the special state is made, the probability of the transition lottery may vary depending on the current settings.

For example, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning the transfer lottery ("setting 1" is the lowest, and "setting 6" is the highest) (see FIG. 13(a)). In this way, the higher the setting, the easier it is to transition to a special state, and the higher the probability that the setting suggestion effect will occur. In short, the higher the setting, the easier it is to guess (perceive) the current setting, and the more the game is expected to be promoted. Conversely, the higher the setting, the lower the probability of winning the shift lottery ("setting 1" is the highest, and "setting 6" is the lowest). If you think that it is not preferable for the high setting to be easily guessed (detected), such a configuration may be adopted.

The probabilities of winning the shift lottery set for all "game settings" may or may not differ from each other. For example, the probability of winning the transition lottery corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 3" (low setting range) is the same, and the winning probability of the transition lottery corresponding to "setting 4" to "setting 6" (high setting range) The probability may be the same (see FIG. 13(b)). That is, although the transition lottery winning probabilities differ between the low setting area and the high setting area, those belonging to the same area may have the same transition lottery winning probability. It should be noted that the method of dividing the "regions" in which the transition lottery winning probability is the same can be set as appropriate. The number of game settings belonging to one area and the number of game settings belonging to another area may differ. Moreover, it is good also as a structure divided into three or more areas.

○ Specific example 3-2
The transition from the basic state to the special state (satisfaction of the transition condition) is related to the lottery. For example, if the pending information stored in the storage means includes information that the corresponding lottery result is a big hit (see FIG. 14(b)), if not included (see FIG. 14(a) )), the probability of transition from the basic state to the special state is higher than in the case of ). In other words, when there is a so-called "jackpot reservation", the probability of transitioning to a special state is higher than when there is no "jackpot reservation" (transition conditions are likely to be established). As an example for realizing such a configuration, the probability of winning the transition lottery when there is a "jackpot reservation" is higher than the probability of winning the transition lottery when there is no "jackpot reservation" (≠ 0%). It is conceivable to set the probability to be higher (the winning probability of the transition lottery is not constant, and it is configured differently depending on the presence or absence of "jackpot reservation").

With such a configuration, when the basic state shifts to a special state (when the transition condition is met), not only does it shift to a state where the setting suggestion effect is likely to occur, but it can also be expected to win a jackpot. Playability is realized. In other words, the transition from the basic state to the special state functions as a so-called "look-ahead effect". Even if there is no "jackpot hold", it is possible to win the transition lottery and move to a special state, so even if it shifts to a special state, it is not always possible to win a jackpot in the hold, but the special state The fact that the shift to 2 occurs means that we can expect a bigger hit than if we assumed that the basic state was maintained as it was. In addition, since the special state can be said to be a pleasing state for the player in that the setting suggestive performance is likely to occur, the player will not be greatly discouraged even if the jackpot is not won during the reservation.

Unlike the above example, if the result of the lottery lottery corresponding to the lottery information (so-called "suspended change") corresponding to the currently running variable production is a big hit, it is not a big hit The probability of winning the transfer lottery may be set higher than in the case where there is a case). In this way, it is possible to realize a game property in which a player can expect to win a big win in the change from the basic state to the special state.

In addition, if the winning judgment information including both the winning judgment information (reserved information) before the change and the winning judgment information during the change contains the jackpot, than the case that it does not. The setting may be such that the probability of winning the transfer lottery is high. In this way, it is possible to realize a game property in which a player can expect to win a jackpot in the change from the basic state to the special state or in the change after that.

○ Specific example 3-3
The end condition for ending the special state and shifting to the basic state is configured to differ according to the current setting. If winning the end lottery in the special state causes a transition to the basic state as in the above embodiment, the probability of the end lottery may vary depending on the current settings.

For example, the higher the setting, the lower the probability of winning the end lottery ("setting 1" is the highest, and "setting 6" is the lowest) (see FIG. 15(a)). In this way, the higher the setting, the more difficult it is to fall from the special state, and the higher the probability that the setting suggesting effect will occur. In short, the higher the setting, the easier it is to guess (perceive) the current setting, and the more the game is expected to be promoted. Conversely, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning the end lottery ("setting 1" is the lowest, and "setting 6" is the highest). If you think that it is not preferable for the high setting to be easily guessed (detected), such a configuration may be adopted.

The probabilities of winning the end lottery set for all "game settings" may or may not differ from each other. For example, the probability of winning the end lottery corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 3" (low setting range) is the same, and the winning probability of the ending lottery corresponding to "setting 4" to "setting 6" (high setting range) The probability may be the same (see FIG. 15(b)). That is, although the probability of winning the end lottery differs between the low setting region and the high setting region, the probability of winning the end lottery may be the same for those belonging to the same region. It should be noted that the method of dividing the "regions" in which the probability of winning the end lottery is the same can be set as appropriate. The number of game settings belonging to one area and the number of game settings belonging to another area may differ. Moreover, it is good also as a structure divided into three or more areas.

○ Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, it was explained that whether the current state is the basic state or the special state can be clearly determined from the image displayed in the display area 911 (the background image in the above embodiment). The player may not be able to clearly distinguish between the basic state and the special state (see FIG. 16). Specifically, it is assumed that there is no difference between the basic state and the special state in effects other than the setting suggesting effect (there is no difference between the two states except for the ease with which the setting suggesting effect occurs). For example, it does not matter whether the background image is in the basic state or in the special state.

By doing this example, it becomes impossible for the player to clearly determine whether the player has transitioned to a special state or whether he or she has fallen from the special state. While predicting from the occurrence frequency etc. of ), the game property of enjoying is realized.

○ Specific example 3-5
In the above embodiment, two states, the basic state and the special state, are provided, but three or more states may be provided. For example, there are three states: a basic state, a first special state that has a higher probability that a setting suggestion effect will occur than the basic state, and a second special state that has a higher probability that a setting suggestion effect will occur than the first special state. is provided.

In the case of this example, depending on the current settings, there may be a state in which there is no possibility of transition. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the first special state and the second special state are set, the first special state can transition to any of the current settings "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", The second special state is a setting that can be shifted if the current settings are "setting 4" to "setting 6" but will not be changed if it is "setting 1" to "setting 3" (see FIG. 17). In other words, the second special state is a special state that can shift if the current settings are part of the game settings, but will not shift if the current settings are the other game settings. By doing so, it is possible to realize the playability that whether or not to shift to the second special state is useful for setting assumptions. In the case of such a configuration, the player may be able to clearly determine that the transition to the first special state or the second special state has occurred, or the first special state as described in Specific Example 3-4. It may be arranged so that the player cannot clearly discern that the state or the transition to the second special state has occurred. It can be said that the former setting makes it easier to guess the setting based on whether the transition to the second special state is made than the latter setting.

○ Specific example 3-6
In the special state, the current setting is suggested by the "losing combination" of the decorative symbols 80 indicating that the lottery result is a no. In other words, the configuration is such that displaying the "mismatched combination" is the setting suggestion effect. It should be noted that the "unmatched combination" in the normal state does not suggest the current setting. In other words, in the normal state, the "missing combination" is determined regardless of the current setting (the "missing combination" is determined by lottery regardless of the current setting), whereas in the special state , the "missing combination" is determined according to the current setting (the "missing combination" is determined by lottery according to the current setting).

Any method may be used to suggest a setting based on a mismatched combination. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, it is conceivable to set the current setting and the pattern of the mismatch combination to be selected (selection probability of each pattern). In the example shown in FIG. 18, when a combination that does not belong to any pattern is displayed (in the case of "other than the left"), setting suggestion is not made, but setting suggestion is made every time. A configuration (a configuration in which all mismatched combinations belong to any pattern) may also be used.

5) Effect mode 5-1) Types of effect mode In this embodiment, multiple types of effect modes (also called “stages” etc.) that are elements that determine the aspect of the effect during fluctuation during the normal game state are installed. It is The effect during fluctuation differs depending on which one of the plurality of types of effect modes is set (hereinafter, the effect mode set at a certain point in time may be referred to as the current mode). It should be noted that the production mode does not affect the player's direct profit (outgoing balls). That is, regardless of which presentation mode is set as the current mode, if the lottery result is a big win, the big win is finally notified, and if the result is a loss, the loss is finally announced.

The multiple types of production modes in this embodiment have different "characters" as motifs. One of four types of production mode A with character A as a motif, production mode B with character B as a motif, production mode C with character C as a motif, and production mode D with character D as a motif is the current mode. (FIG. 19 shows the state (a) in which the production mode A is set and the state (b) in which the production mode C is set). Also, in this embodiment, the type of effect mode set as the current mode is displayed in the display area 911 . For example, an image such as "○○ mode" (○○ is a word indicating the type of the current mode) is displayed (note that the image is omitted in drawings other than drawings related to the production mode) (FIG. 19). reference). Therefore, the player can easily determine the type of presentation mode that is the current mode.

In this embodiment, the production mode changes when a predetermined mode transition condition is established (see FIG. 19). The mode transition condition is to win an internal lottery (mode transition lottery) that is executed for each variation, and the player cannot arbitrarily decide the production mode. In other words, the production mode is automatically changed (without involving the player). In addition, the production mode may be configured to change in a predetermined order (for example, change in the order of A → B → C → D → A . . . ), or may be configured to change randomly. good too.

5-2) Initial mode In this embodiment, when the reset condition is established, a certain kind of production mode is automatically set as the current mode. The effect mode set when the reset condition is established is called an initial mode. That is, the initial mode is the "default presentation mode". In the present embodiment, the reset condition is satisfied when the power is turned off (OFF→ON). If it is a game shop where the power is turned off every business day, the initial mode will be the current mode in the so-called "first thing in the morning" (the state where no one is playing yet) (the first change after the game shop opens). It is set. A configuration in which other reset conditions are set is also possible. For example, in the present embodiment, shifting to a standby state that transitions to when the production during fluctuation is not executed for a predetermined time (on the other hand, the state in which the production during fluctuation is being executed is called an active state) can also be regarded as the establishment of the reset condition. is set. Therefore, in the first change from the standby state to the active state, the production mode set as the initial mode is set as the current mode (see FIG. 20(b)).

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes initial mode selection means that allows the gaming parlor side (game clerk) to arbitrarily select the type of presentation mode to be the initial mode. In other words, it is possible to set the desired effect mode as the initial mode among the four types of effect modes A to D (see FIG. 20(a)). Note that the player cannot select the initial mode. Any initial mode selection method may be used by the initial mode selection means. An operation unit for selection is provided inside the game machine 1 (at a position where the player cannot operate), and any performance mode can be set as the initial mode by operating the operation unit.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can set an arbitrary production mode as the initial mode, so that the production mode after the reset condition is satisfied, such as the so-called first thing in the morning, can be changed according to the business policy or the like. can be selected. A sales form in which the same type of presentation mode is set as the initial mode for all of the plurality of game machines, or a sales form in which the types of presentation modes set as the initial mode are different.

Specific examples in which items related to the production mode (initial mode) are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

○ Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, it is possible to set a certain (one kind) production mode as the initial mode by the initial mode selection means, that is, the production mode to be the initial mode is a specification that is "fixed". However, a specification may be set in which the presentation mode, which is the initial mode, is "indefinite". In other words, when the reset condition is satisfied, either a "fixed specification" in which a certain production mode (one of production modes A to D) is the initial mode, or two or more production modes (production mode A 2 or more of ∼ D) to be the initial mode, which is the "indefinite specification", which the game parlor side can arbitrarily select (see FIG. 21).

For example, as one of the "indefinite specifications", it is possible to select a specification that is a production mode (a "candidate" production mode) in which production mode A and production mode B can be set as initial modes (see FIG. 21 ). When the specification is selected, a lottery (initial mode determination lottery) is executed to determine the initial mode each time the reset condition is satisfied, and the production mode (A or B) determined by the lottery is the initial mode. It is set as a mode (Production modes C and D are not subject to lottery). That is, production modes A and B, which are a part of all types (four types) of production modes, can be set as initial modes (lottery targets), but production modes C and D, which are other production modes, are It is not set as the initial mode (not subject to lottery).

It is preferable that the probabilities of the initial mode determination lottery be evenly distributed with respect to the production modes to be lottery targets. In the above example, the setting may be such that the probability of each of the production modes A and B being set to the initial mode is 1/2. If there are three types of performance modes to be selected by lottery, the probability of each performance mode being selected as the initial mode may be set to 1/3. However, the setting should be biased in the probability (for example, in the above example, setting the production mode A to be 2/3 and the initial mode B to be the initial mode at 1/3) is not to be denied.

As for the "indefinite specification", as in the above example, two or more production modes, which are a part of all (four) production modes, can be set as the initial mode (hereinafter referred to as "partially indefinite specification ), a specification (hereinafter referred to as all undefined specification) may be provided in which all types of presentation modes can be set as initial modes (see FIG. 21). In other words, in some undefined specifications, the production mode that is the initial mode can change each time, but there are some production modes that may become the initial mode (production modes that may become the initial mode , some types of production modes are excluded), and the all indeterminate specification means that all types of production modes may be the initial mode (randomly selected from all types). be.

○ Specific example 4-2
As in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the transition to the standby state is one of the satisfaction of the reset condition. In this case, it is assumed that the standby image 40 displayed in the display area 911 in the standby state corresponds to the type of presentation mode set as the initial mode (see FIG. 22(a)). That is, the standby image 40 is a mode-corresponding image corresponding to the type of effect mode that is the initial mode, and if the type of effect mode that is the initial mode is different, the standby image 40 that is displayed in the standby state The aspect of is also different. The mode-corresponding images are provided in the same number as the number of types of production modes. If four types of production modes A to D are provided as in the above embodiment, four types of mode corresponding images A to D corresponding to each production mode are provided. As in the above embodiment, if each of the production modes A to D has characters A to D as a motif, then the mode corresponding images A to D are images including the corresponding characters.

It can be said that the production mode, which is the initial mode, is the mode recommended by the game arcade. Based on this, the standby image 40 corresponding to the effect mode (mode-corresponding image) is displayed even during the standby state. In addition, at least immediately after the standby state is canceled, the production mode set as the initial mode is set, so that the standby state (the state in which the image corresponding to the mode is displayed) is canceled and the variable production is performed. A series of flows to be executed will be smooth (the effect in the standby state (see FIG. 22(a)) and the effect during fluctuation after that (see FIG. 22(b)) will be linked). Further, in a game arcade where a plurality of game machines are installed, the standby image 40 displayed in the standby state can be made common by making the type of presentation mode, which is the initial mode, the same for all the game machines. You can also plan.

○ Specific example 4-3
It is assumed that the type of presentation mode that is the initial mode changes with the change in game settings (change in current settings). In other words, it is assumed that at least a part of the game settings and the type of presentation mode that is the initial mode are in a corresponding relationship. For example, if the current setting is "setting 1", production mode A is "setting 2", production mode B is "setting 3", production mode C is "setting 4", production mode If D is "setting 5", the effect mode A is set as the initial mode, and if "setting 6", the effect mode B is set as the initial mode (see FIG. 23(a)). By doing so, it is possible to make a configuration in which the type of production mode that is the initial mode expresses the setting suggesting action.

On the other hand, if it is configured in this way (there is only one type of presentation mode that is the initial mode associated with each game setting), there is a possibility that the current setting can be easily understood. A configuration using indefinite specifications as described in the above specific example 4-1 may also be used. For example, if the current setting is "setting 1", one of the production modes A and B is "setting 2", and one of the production modes B and C is "setting 3". If one of D is "setting 4", one of the production modes A and C is "setting 5", if one of the production modes B and D is "setting 6", production mode A to D are set as initial modes (see FIG. 23(b)). In other words, by setting two or more types of presentation modes associated with a certain game setting, the configuration is such that the current setting cannot be easily detected. In such a configuration, an initial mode determination lottery is executed when a setting change operation is performed, and the type of presentation mode to be the initial mode is determined by the lottery. For example, when the current setting is changed to "setting 4", it is determined by the initial mode determination lottery which of the presentation modes A and C is to be the initial mode.

A configuration may be adopted in which one type of effect mode is associated with a certain game setting, and two or more types of effect mode are associated with another game setting.

○ Specific example 4-4
A configuration may be adopted in which the player can arbitrarily change the presentation mode (change can be made by operating an operation means such as a push button or a cross key). Even in this way, immediately after the reset condition is established, the effect mode set as the initial mode is set.

6) Specific production (announcement production)
As described above, in this embodiment, normal jackpots and special jackpots are set as jackpots. The game state after the jackpot game is finished is that the normal jackpot is the second special game state (low probability/time saving), while the special jackpot is the first special game state (high probability/time saving). It can be said that the special jackpot is more advantageous to the player than the special jackpot. In other words, the profit (expected value of profit) that the player enjoys from winning the special jackpot is larger than the profit (expected value of profit) that the player enjoys from winning the normal jackpot. Therefore, if a player wins a jackpot, he/she wishes to win a special jackpot rather than a normal jackpot.

A specific effect (see FIG. 24) can occur as an effect that constitutes the during-variation effect. The specific effect is not an effect that confirms the jackpot (it can occur even if the result of the lottery is lost), but if the jackpot is notified by the variable effect including the specific effect, the The jackpot is determined to be a special jackpot. In other words, the specific effect can occur when the lottery result is a loser or a special jackpot, but does not occur when a normal jackpot is won. To put it simply, the specific effect is a “probability change if hit (high probability game state)” effect. In the present embodiment, as such a specific effect, a plurality of types of effects (different types of effects are defined as those having different modes that can be differentiated by the player) can occur. The specific mode of various specific effects may be of any type. For example, a first specific effect (see FIG. 24A) in which the first specific image 51 is displayed, and a specific effect of a different type from the first specific effect, in which the second specific image 52 is displayed. It is assumed that two specific effects (see FIG. 24(b)) can occur.

When a specific effect occurs in the effect during fluctuation, an announcement effect occurs along with the occurrence of the specific effect (see FIG. 24). The notification effect is not executed except when the specific effect is executed. In other words, it never occurs without a specific effect. Therefore, similarly to the specific effect, the lottery result notified in the changing effect in which the notification effect occurs is a loss or a special big win, and usually does not become a big win. In addition, the notification effect is generated before the winning or losing lottery result in the changing effect is revealed (the winning or failing lottery result is not revealed by the notification effect).

As described above, the specific effect is a "probable change if hit" effect, and the notification effect is an image (announcement image 55) is displayed. Various specific aspects of the notification image 55 are conceivable. For example, a mode (not shown) may be included that clearly indicates the effect of the specific effect, such as "If you win, it's a XX rush" (XX rush is a phrase indicating the first special game state). , , and "kaku" (see FIG. 24) may be used to abstractly show the action of the specific effect. In addition, although it is not so preferable in that the meaning of the notification image 55 becomes difficult to understand, it does not include any characters or the like that suggest "probability variation" (high probability game state) (it does not itself represent any meaning). It may be a mere mark (a game feature that allows the player to decipher its meaning by continuously playing the game).

The mode of the notification effect is not influenced by the generated specific effect. That is, the notification effect that occurs with the occurrence of the first specific effect (see FIG. 24A) and the notification effect that occurs with the occurrence of the second specific effect (see FIG. 24B) There is no difference in (the aspect of the displayed notification image 55). By doing so, it is easy to grasp that the notification effect itself does not function as a effect suggesting the degree of reliability (probability that the result of the lottery will be a big win) (the effect is accompanied by a specific effect). Become. Also, if the notification image 55 is a mark that itself does not represent any meaning as described above, it will help the player to decipher the meaning of the notification effect. (Since the same mark is displayed when different types of effects (specific effects) occur, the player can easily perceive that the various effects have common functions).

Note that, in the present embodiment, all the effects of "if you win, the odds change" are specific effects. In other words, when an effect of "probability change if hit" occurs, an announcement effect occurs regardless of the type. However, a part of the effect of "probability change if hit" may not be a specific effect, that is, part of the effect "probability change if hit" may be configured without notification effect.

In this way, in the present embodiment, along with the occurrence of the specific effect that is ``probable change if hit'', the notification effect that occurs only when the specific effect occurs occurs, so the game (effect during fluctuation) is easy to understand. .

Specific examples in which items related to the specific effect (announcement effect) are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

○ Specific example 5-1
A mode (announcement mode) in which an announcement performance is generated with the occurrence of a specific performance and a mode (a non-announcement mode) in which the notification performance is not generated even when the specific performance is generated are set. That is, if the notification mode is set, the notification image 55 is displayed when the specific effect occurs. As long as is set, the notification effect will not occur).

The configuration may be such that the player can arbitrarily select which of the announcement mode and non-announcement mode is to be set. That is, as a kind of so-called game-playing customization function, a configuration is provided in which selection of an announcement mode (ON)/non-announcement mode (OFF) is installed. For example, the player can select (switch) which mode to set by operating the operation means (push button or cross key) in the standby state (see FIG. 25). Since there is a possibility that some players do not want to show the occurrence of the effect of "probability change if hit", the non-announcement mode can be selected. In such a configuration, it is preferable to display an image that makes it possible to determine which mode is currently set while the effect during variation is being executed. However, this does not mean denying a configuration in which one of the announcement mode and the non-announcement mode automatically changes to the other regardless of the player's selection.

○ Specific example 5-2
In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect has been described as a "probability change if hit" effect, but the target of suggestion by the specific effect is not limited to that. For example, when a jackpot is reported in a variable production including a specific production, it is determined that the number of rounds of the jackpot (the concept of "round" itself is well known, so the explanation is omitted) will be a predetermined number or more. Such a setting may be made. For example, in a configuration in which a 3-round jackpot, a 7-round jackpot, and a 10-round jackpot are installed, it is set that the 10-round jackpot is determined when a jackpot win is reported in a variable production including a specific production. do. In other words, the 3-round and 7-round jackpots correspond to the "normal jackpot", and the 10-round jackpot corresponds to the "special jackpot" (jackpot targeted for specific effects).

○ Specific example 5-3
Even if the specific effect occurs, it is set so that the notification effect does not always occur. An announcement lottery is executed when it is decided to execute a specific production in a certain variable production, and if the announcement lottery is won, an announcement production is generated (see FIG. 26 (a)). If the notification lottery is not won, the notification effect is not generated (see FIG. 26(b)). By doing so, even if a certain kind of specific effect occurs, the notification effect does not necessarily occur at that time, so the certain kind of specific effect is a effect that "if you win, it will change". The player may not know this. In other words, unless the game is played continuously to some extent, it is not possible to determine whether the various specific effects are effects that are "probable change if hit".

In the case of this example, depending on whether or not the notification effect is generated, the reliability of the big win may be set differently. Specifically, when the notification effect occurs with the occurrence of the specific effect (see FIG. 26(a)), compared to when the notification effect does not occur (see FIG. 26(b)), It is set to have a high probability that the success/failure lottery result to be informed through the changing performance in which the specific performance has occurred will be a big win (special big win). In other words, the winning probability of the notification lottery is set to be higher when the lottery result is a jackpot than when the lottery result is a loss. By doing so, the notification effect not only has the function of suggesting that the effect of "probably changing if it hits" has occurred, but also the reliability suggesting function (function as a so-called chance-up effect) is expressed. Become. It should be noted that the setting opposite to the above, ie, the setting in which the notification effect is not generated with the occurrence of the specific effect, the reliability of the big win may be higher than the case in which the notification effect is generated.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is by no means limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, although the game machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a pachinko game machine, it can be applied to other game machines such as a reel-type game machine, except for the configuration unique to the pachinko game machine.

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

・ Means 1-1
A privilege granting means for imparting a privilege when winning the lottery, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied even if the lottery is not won, the game is played from the non-activated normal game state to the non-activated normal game state. A game state transition means for shifting to a conditional activation game state advantageous to a player, and an activated normal game state in which the privilege is not given in the conditional activation game state, and a display in the unactivated normal game state. and display means for displaying an already activated image that is not activated.
According to the above game, the occurrence of a player playing the game thinking that the activated normal game state is the unactivated normal game state is suppressed.

・ Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the transition condition is not established in the already activated normal game state.
With such a configuration, the activated normal game state is more disadvantageous than the unactivated normal game state in that the transition condition is not satisfied (the transition to the row activated game state does not occur). It is very significant not to misunderstand the game state as the non-executed normal game state.

・ Means 1-3
The game machine according to means 1-2, wherein the transition condition is established when the lottery results are lost for a predetermined number of times in succession in the non-executed normal game state.
Thus, it is conceivable that the transition to the conditional activation game state is set as a so-called "ceiling".

・ Means 1-4
The game according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein in the unactivated normal game state, an unactivated image that is not displayed in the activated normal game state is displayed on the display means. machine.
By doing so, it becomes easier to distinguish between the unactivated normal game state and the activated normal game state.

・ Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein the non-executed image indicates the type of winning that was won last time.
In this way, the non-executed image can be made to function not only as indicating the non-executed normal game state, but also as indicating two types of information, that is, indicating the type of win won last time.

・ Means 2-1
Win/fail lottery means, a movable member that can be displaced within a predetermined range, and specific event generation means that generates a specific event when the win/fail lottery result fails a specific number of times consecutively after a predetermined start condition is established. The movable member is displaced each time a displacement condition that can be established based on notification of the result of the winning or losing lottery is established, and is positioned at a specific position when the winning or losing lottery result fails for the specified number of times in succession. A gaming machine characterized by:
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to clearly indicate the number of remaining fluctuations until the occurrence of the specific event (the distance to the occurrence of the specific event) by the position of the movable member.

・ Means 2-2
The game machine according to means 2-1, wherein the movable member rotates each time the displacement condition is satisfied.
By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the remaining number of times of fluctuation according to the rotation angle (inclination) of the movable member.

・ Means 2-3
The game machine according to means 2-2, wherein the movable member rotates 360 degrees from the satisfaction of the start condition to the time when the lottery results result in a loss for the specified number of consecutive times.
By doing so, the specific event occurs when the movable member makes exactly one rotation, so it is easier to grasp the remaining number of fluctuations until the occurrence of the specific event.

・ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, wherein a position display section is provided outside the movable member to indicate the current position of the movable member.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand how much the movable member has been displaced.

・ Means 2-5
The game machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-4, wherein the movable member is a display device that displays a decorative pattern indicating the result of the lottery by the lottery means.
In this way, it is also possible to use the display device to indicate the remaining number of fluctuations until the occurrence of a specific event.

・ Means 3-1
A gaming machine in which the expected value of the profit that the player will receive differs according to which of the plurality of game settings is the current setting, and the state in which the player aims to win a lottery The game machine is characterized by having a special state with a higher probability of occurrence of a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the current setting than the state and the basic state.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to realize an interesting game property in which the probability of occurrence of the setting suggestion effect varies depending on the state.

・ Means 3-2
The game machine according to means 3-1, wherein transition conditions for transitioning to the special state are different according to the current setting.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which whether or not to shift to a special state (easiness of shifting to a special state) itself functions as a setting estimation factor.

・ Means 3-3
A storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of pieces of information used in a winning lottery, in which the variation of the decorative pattern to be notified of the corresponding winning lottery result is not started, is stored as reserved information, and stored in the storage means. Means 3- characterized in that the possibility of transitioning to the special state is higher when the pending information contained therein includes a winning lottery result than when it does not include the corresponding lottery result. 1 or the gaming machine according to means 3-2.
By doing so, the transition to the special state can be made to function as a so-called "look-ahead effect".

・ Means 3-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein the end condition for ending the special state differs according to the current setting.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which whether or not the game ends in a special state (easiness of ending the special state) itself functions as a setting estimation factor.

・ Means 3-5
A display device is provided for displaying a decorative pattern that becomes a winning combination when the result of the lottery is a winning combination and a winning combination when the result is a losing combination, and the losing combination in the basic state is irrespective of the current setting. The game machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-4, characterized in that the lost combination in the special state is determined based on the current setting. .
In this way, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the method of determining the "mismatched combination" is different between the basic state and the special state, and the "mismatched combination" makes a setting suggestion in the special state.

・ Means 4-1
A game machine provided with a plurality of kinds of performance modes as a mode of performance during variation from the start to the stop of variation of the decorative pattern for notifying the result of the lottery, wherein when a predetermined reset condition is established, the plurality of performance modes are provided. Any one of the above-mentioned production modes is automatically set as the initial mode regardless of the player's selection, and the initial mode for arbitrarily selecting the type of the production mode set as the initial mode. A game machine comprising a selection means.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to select the presentation mode after the reset condition is established according to the business policy (the initial mode can be set according to the customer base so as to promote the game).

・ Means 4-2
As a specification for determining the type of the presentation mode to be the initial mode, when the reset condition is established, a certain kind of presentation mode pre-selected by the initial mode selection means is fixed as the initial mode. Means 4-1 characterized by setting a specification and an indefinite specification in which one of two or more types of the performance modes is set as the initial mode when the reset condition is satisfied. The gaming machine described in .
According to the above game machine, the type of production mode that is the initial mode can be a fixed specification (fixed specification), or a specification that is not decided (can change from time to time) (indefinite specification). can.

・ Means 4-3
As the indefinite specifications, all indefinite specifications in which all kinds of the production modes can be set as the initial modes, and two or more kinds of the production modes that are part of all the production modes are set as the initial modes. The gaming machine according to means 4-2, characterized in that a partly undefined specification that can be played is set.
According to the gaming machine, whether or not all types of presentation modes can be set as the initial mode can be selected according to the business policy or the like.

・ Means 4-4
One of the reset conditions is that a transition to a standby state occurs after a predetermined time has passed since the variable production is not executed, and in the standby state, the production is set to the initial mode. The game machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, characterized in that a mode-corresponding image corresponding to the type of mode is displayed.
By doing so, even during the standby state, an image corresponding to the type of the presentation mode that is the initial mode is displayed, so the standby state is canceled from the standby state (the state in which the mode-corresponding image is displayed). The change to the normal state (state in which the effect mode corresponding to the mode-corresponding image is set) becomes smooth.

・ Means 4-5
A plurality of game settings are provided with different expected values of profits that the player will enjoy. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, characterized by changing.
By doing so, the type of production mode that is the initial mode can be configured to exhibit the setting suggestion action.

・ Means 5-1
A game machine in which a normal win and a special win with which a player enjoys a larger profit than the normal win is set as a kind of win, and the decorative pattern for informing the result of the lottery wins or fails starts to change and then stops. It constitutes the production during fluctuation up to, and although the result of the lottery lottery notified through the production during the fluctuation can occur whether it is a loss or a hit, it does not occur in the case of the normal hit. a specific performance executing means for executing a specific performance that can occur in the case of the special win; and accompanying the execution of the specific performance, an announcement performance that is not executed when performances other than the specific performance are executed is executed. A game machine characterized by comprising: a notification performance executing means for executing the game.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to clearly indicate that the specific effect is a "special win if you win" effect.

・ Means 5-2
Means 5-1 characterized by setting a notification mode in which the notification effect is executed along with execution of the specific effect, and a non-notification mode in which the notification effect is not executed even if the specific effect is executed. The game machine described.
In this manner, a configuration in which a mode in which the notification effect is not generated even if the specific effect is generated may be set.

1 gaming machine 10 activated image 15 unactivated image (151 first unactivated image 152 second unactivated image)
20 Movable member 25 Position display unit 31 Basic background image 32 Special background image 40 Standby image 51 First specific image 52 Second specific image 55 Notification image 70 Reserved design 80 Decoration design 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (5)

A gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of performance modes as a mode of performance during variation from the start to the stop of variation of the decorative pattern for notifying the result of the lottery,
When a predetermined reset condition is established, one of the plurality of production modes is automatically set as the initial mode regardless of the player's selection,
A gaming machine comprising initial mode selection means for arbitrarily selecting the type of the presentation mode set as the initial mode. As a specification that determines the type of the production mode that is the initial mode,
a fixed specification in which, when the reset condition is satisfied, a certain kind of presentation mode pre-selected by the initial mode selection means is set as the initial mode;
an indeterminate specification in which one of the two or more production modes is set as the initial mode when the reset condition is satisfied;
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein is set. As the indefinite specification,
All indeterminate specifications in which all kinds of the production modes can be set as the initial modes,
A partially undefined specification in which two or more of the production modes, which are part of all the production modes, can be set as the initial mode;
3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein is set. One of the reset conditions is to shift to a standby state after a predetermined time has passed since the state in which the effect during fluctuation is not executed,
4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, in the standby state, a mode corresponding image corresponding to the type of the presentation mode set as the initial mode is displayed. A plurality of game settings are provided with different expected values of profits enjoyed by players,
5. According to a change from one game setting to another game setting, the type of the effect mode set as the initial mode is changed. game machine.

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