JP2023100346A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of performing novel setting suggestion.SOLUTION: A game machine in which the degree of advantage for a player differs depending on which of a plurality of candidate settings is set as the current setting includes: performance execution means for executing a performance during variation from when a decorative symbol informing the result of a winning or losing lottery starts variation until it stops in a mode according to the result of the winning or losing lottery; and standby state shift means for shifting to a standby state when the performance during variation is not executed. In the game machine, a setting suggestion performance suggesting the current setting is executed during variation after the standby is canceled which is the first performance during variation executed after the standby state is terminated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

A pachinko game machine capable of performing so-called "suggestion of settings" is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2020-075052 A

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suggesting novel settings.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-described problems, is a gaming machine that has different degrees of advantage for the player depending on which of a plurality of candidate settings is set as the current setting. A performance executing means for executing a performance during variation from when a decorative pattern informing a result of a lottery starts to change until it stops in a mode according to the result of the lottery, and a standby state when the performance during variation is not executed. and a standby state transition means for transitioning to a standby state, and a setting suggestion performance suggesting the current setting is executed during the fluctuation after the standby is canceled, which is the first performance during fluctuation executed after the standby state ends. It is characterized by

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suggest novel settings.

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 diagram for explaining the game characteristics (specs) of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, (a) is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state, (b) is a diagram for explaining the jackpot distribution in each game state. . 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 1-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1-5; It is a figure for demonstrating a game state image. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining a specific example 2-1, and FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining a specific example 2-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-5; It is a figure for demonstrating specific production|presentation (production during specific fluctuation|variation). 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; (a) is a diagram showing the jackpot probability in the low probability state of each setting, (b) is a diagram for explaining the suggestive effect after the waiting is canceled. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the selection probabilities of various suggestive images in the post-standby suggestive effect for each setting (a drawing showing a lottery table for determining the suggestive image to be displayed in the post-standby suggestive effect). FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-5; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a change correspondence suggestion (variation correspondence image); It is a figure for demonstrating the image lottery for losing, and the image lottery for winning. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1 (specific example of display lottery); FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-4; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-6;

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

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 display device 91, a starting area 904, a big winning area 906, an out port, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . 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 gaming machine 1 , game balls are shot toward the game area 902 by operating the shooting device 908 . When the game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning area such as the starting area 904 or the big winning area 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the 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 by winning lottery means provided on a control board (not shown). In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "Special Figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "Special Figure 2" starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is acquired from the random number source with the winning of the game ball to the starting area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value, it is a big hit, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. In the present embodiment, notification of the lottery result is started in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (so-called variation is started), but there is lottery information for which the notification of the lottery result has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired winning/failing lottery information is stored as reserved information in storage means provided on a control board (not shown). It is displayed as a reserved pattern 70 that the reserved information is stored in the storage means.

In the present embodiment, as the reserved design 70, a combination showing the success or failure lottery result ( later), the effect until the variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) stops completely, that is, the so-called effect for one rotation. However, the variable pending design 71 corresponding to the information that the notification of the success or failure lottery result has not been completed (hereinafter also referred to as variable pending information) and the information that the variable production has not started (hereinafter, before the change (also referred to as pending information) is displayed (see FIG. 2). It should be noted that the suspended design during variation 71 (suspended information during variation) is to start the effect during variation for the result of the lottery that has already corresponded, and is not strictly "suspended", but generally "the variation In this embodiment, it is treated as a type of "hold". In the present embodiment, the basic forms of the suspended pattern during fluctuation 71 and the suspended pattern before fluctuation 72 are the same, and the suspended pattern during fluctuation 71 is displayed larger than the reserved pattern before fluctuation 72 in order to distinguish between the two. be. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved design 71 and the pre-variation reserved design 72 may be completely different.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of pre-variation pending information to be stored. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first start area 904a is four, by winning the second start area 904b The maximum number of memories of the obtained second pre-change pending information (special figure 2 pending) is four. Therefore, with regard to the reserved design 70 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 71 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 72 are displayed (see FIG. 2). .

In this embodiment, the player is notified of the winning or losing lottery result by combining the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91, as in the known game machine. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including a plurality of kinds of decorative patterns 80 starts to change, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g. One decorative pattern 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and stopped becomes a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative patterns 80). In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

In some drawings, the reserved design 70 and the decorative design 80 may be omitted.

2) Gaming State (Spec), etc. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called one-type gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 3(a), in the present embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as game states in which a player plays with the aim of winning a jackpot as a result of the lottery. Also, as the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are provided. The normal game state is a low base state and a low probability state. The first special game state is a high base state and a high probability state. The second special game state is a high base state and a low probability state.

Here, the “base” (low base state, high base state) indicates the ease with which a game ball can enter the starting area 904 . The high base state makes it easier for game balls to enter the starting area 904 (easier to receive lottery) than the low base state (also referred to as “time saving (state)”). Therefore, in terms of "base", it can be said that the high base state is more advantageous for the player than the low base state. In this embodiment, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when a game ball enters the starting area 904. Therefore, in the high base state, the decrease speed of the possessed ball is smaller than in the low base state. The number of prize balls per number of balls is large). In the low base state (normal game state), the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. In the high base state (special game state), the game ball is shot aiming at the second starting area 904b. In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The high base state is a state in which it is easier 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 (see FIG. 1) than the low base state. The second starting area 904b is normally closed and is opened by winning the opening lottery. In the state where the second starting area 904b is opened, if the game ball is shot aiming at the second starting area 904b (if hitting to the right), the game ball can relatively easily hit the second starting area 904b. enter in. In the low base state, the probability of winning the opening lottery is extremely low (or even if winning, the opening time is extremely short). (It is a "loss" for the player to hit right in the low base state).

In addition, the low probability state, the high probability state (so-called probability fluctuation (probability variation) state), based on the success or failure lottery information acquired with the entry of the game ball into the starting area 904 as a trigger, the probability of winning the lottery is high or low. Say. That is, it is easier for the player to win the lottery result in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state, which is advantageous for the player. As will be described later, the jackpot probability in the low probability state in this embodiment is about 1/219 (setting 1) to 1/149 (setting 6), and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is about 1/149 (low Higher probability (about 1/50) than the highest jackpot probability in the probability state). The jackpot probability in the high-probability state may also be changed according to the current settings. In this case, for each setting, the jackpot probability in the high-probability state should be higher than the jackpot probability in the low-probability state.

Since the normal game state is a state in which a left-hand shot should be performed, the first winning lottery (special figure 1 lottery) triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting area 904a is performed with a low probability. . Since the first special game state is a state that should be hit to the right, the second success or failure lottery (special figure 2 lottery) triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start area 904b is performed with a high probability. is. Since the second special game state is a state that should be hit to the right, the second winning lottery (special figure 2 lottery) triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area 904b is performed at a low probability. is.

A big winning game is executed when the winning lottery results result in a big winning. The jackpot game repeats a unit game in which the big winning area 906 (see FIG. 1; the big winning area 906 is normally closed) is opened until a predetermined closing condition is established. The closing condition is either that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win after the big winning area is opened (winning condition) or that a predetermined time elapses after the big winning area is opened (time condition). It is considered to be established with the establishment of either one. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously shot toward the big winning area in the jackpot game, the winning condition is satisfied before the time condition is satisfied. That is, 10 game balls enter the big winning area in one unit game. A unit game is also called a round (game) or the like. In the following description, a jackpot including N unit games will be described with the character "N round (R)" attached.

In this embodiment, the first special game state continues until the next big hit (see FIG. 3(a)). In other words, once the state shifts to the first special game state, the high base state and high probability state continue until the next big win. Therefore, in the first special game state, it can be said that the player is virtually promised to obtain the next big win in this state unless special circumstances such as the player quitting the game in the middle. It should be noted that, as with the second special game state, the details of which will be described later, the first special game state also ends when a predetermined number of consecutive losses occur, but a predetermined number of consecutive losses actually occur. It is also possible to set the probability that there is no such event (for example, set the predetermined number of times to 10000 times).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the second special game state continues until the success or failure lottery results are consecutively lost 10,000 times (so-called continuation number = 10,000) (Fig. 3(a) reference). In other words, after shifting to the second special game state, the high base state and low probability state continue until the next big win. Details will be described later, but the jackpot probability in the low probability state in this embodiment is about 1/219 (setting 1) to 1/149 (setting 6). In other words, even with the lowest probability (1/219), it is virtually impossible for the lottery results to be lost 10,000 times in a row (even if the probability of this event occurring is the lowest setting (218 /219) to the power of 10000). Therefore, in the second special game state, it can be said that the player is virtually promised to obtain the next big win in this state unless special circumstances such as the player quitting the game in the middle. If the probability of winning a big win (so-called continuation probability) in the target gaming state exceeds 99%, it is assumed that the next big win is virtually promised in that state. Also, like the first special game state, the second special game state may be continued until the next big hit.

A transition of the game state may occur with the acquisition of a jackpot as a trigger. Jackpots are divided into normal jackpots, first special jackpots, and second special jackpots. Note that other types of jackpots may be provided. In the normal jackpot, the state is shifted to the normal game state after the jackpot game ends. The first special jackpot shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends. The second special jackpot shifts to the second special game state after the jackpot game ends.

In the normal game state, the normal jackpot and the first special jackpot may be won, but the second special jackpot is not won. In this embodiment, 75% of the jackpots won in the normal game state (jackpot distribution) are the normal jackpots and 25% are the first special jackpots (see FIG. 3(b-1)). ). Since the normal game state is a state in which the transition of the game state does not occur unless the jackpot is won, the transition from the normal game state to the second special game state (via the second special jackpot game) does not occur. be. In this embodiment, of the 75% regular jackpots, 25% are 10 round regular jackpots and 50% are 3 round jackpots. Also, the first special jackpot is all 10 rounds. It should be noted that, in the normal game state, it may be set so that the normal jackpot is not won. For example, all jackpots won in the normal gaming state (first lottery) may be set to be the first special jackpot.

In the first special game state, the first special jackpot and the second special jackpot may be won, but the normal jackpot is not won. In this embodiment, 75% of the jackpots won in the first special game state (jackpot distribution) are the second special jackpot and 25% are the first special jackpot (Fig. 3 (b) -2)). In this embodiment, all jackpots won in the first special game state are 10-round jackpots.

In the second special game state, although the normal jackpot and the first special jackpot may be won, the second special jackpot is not won. In this embodiment, 75% of the jackpots won in the second special game state (jackpot distribution) are the normal jackpots and 25% are the first special jackpots (Fig. 3 (b-3 )reference). In this embodiment, all jackpots won in the second special game state are 10-round jackpots.

The ratio of jackpots in each game state (jackpot distribution) can be changed as appropriate, but the probability of winning the first special jackpot is the same (25% in this embodiment) in any game state. preferable. In other words, regardless of the game state, it is preferable to keep the so-called probability variation ratio constant. However, if it is a so-called V definite variable machine, the definite variable ratio can be configured to differ depending on the game state.

Due to such a configuration, the following playability (game flow) is realized. Generally, a player starts a game in a normal game state (low base and high probability state) which is the most disadvantageous game state. In other words, the player aims at the first starting area 904a and hits to the left, aiming for a big hit as a result of the first win/fail lottery executed as a low-probability lottery. When a normal jackpot (75%) is won through the first lottery, after the jackpot game ends, the state is shifted to the normal game state again. On the other hand, when the first special jackpot (25%) is obtained through the first lottery, the state shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends. Since the first special game state is a game state more advantageous for the player than the normal game state, when the player wins the big win in the normal game state, the player believes that the big win is the first special big win. will wish for

In the first special game state, the player hits to the right aiming at the second starting area 904b, and plays the game with the aim of winning a big hit as a result of the second winning lottery executed as a high-probability lottery. As described above, the first special game state continues until the next big win, so unless the player stops playing, the next big win can be achieved while receiving the benefits of the high base state (without reducing the number of balls held). can be obtained. When the first special jackpot (25%) is obtained, after the jackpot game ends, the state is shifted to the first special game state again. When the second special jackpot (75%) is obtained, the second special game state is entered after the jackpot game ends.

In the second special game state, the player hits to the right aiming at the second starting area 904b, and plays the game with the aim of winning a big hit as a result of the second winning lottery executed as a low-probability lottery. As described above, the second special game state does not end until 10,000 consecutive losses occur (except when the jackpot is won). As long as you do not stop playing, you can get a big hit next time while enjoying the benefits of being in a high base state (without reducing the number of balls you have too much). When the first special jackpot (25%) is won, the state shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends. When the normal jackpot (75%) is won, the normal game state is entered after the jackpot game ends.

Since it is configured in this way, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it shifts to the first special game state, at least two jackpots (a jackpot in the first special game state and a second A "twice loop" game property is realized in which a jackpot in a second special game state can be obtained in a high base state. In other words, when the first special jackpot is won, the gaming property is such that at least two jackpot wins are promised in the high base state. Unlike the conventional high-base and high-probability state (probability variable state) that continues at least twice to achieve a "twice loop", after a high-base and high-probability state (first special game state), By making sure to shift to a high-base and low-probability state (second special game state) in which the next big hit is virtually promised (always go through the second special game state before shifting to the normal game state) The realization of the "twice loop" is novel.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the first special jackpot can be won even in the first special game state or the second special game state. Therefore, if the player wins the first special jackpot in the first special game state or the second special game state, the player is promised to win the jackpot at least twice in the high base state. In other words, if the first special jackpot is won in the high base state, the game is returned to the initial state of the "twice loop". In addition, the first special game state is a state in which there is no possibility of winning the normal jackpot (a state in which winning of the jackpot in the remaining high base state is promised once even if the second special jackpot is won), Since the second special game state is a state in which there is a possibility of winning the normal jackpot, winning the first special jackpot in the second special game state is more likely than winning the first special jackpot in the first special game state. It can be said that winning is more valuable to the player.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the game state (specifications) 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, the first special jackpot can be won in the normal game state (the first special jackpot is provided as a result of the first winning lottery), that is, the first special game from the normal game state Although it has been explained that the transition to the state can occur, it may be set so that the transition from the normal game state to the first special game state does not occur.

For example, in the normal game state, although it is possible to win the second special jackpot and shift to the second special game state, it is set not to win the first special jackpot and shift to the first special game state ( See Figure 4). In the second special game state, it is possible to win the first special jackpot and shift to the first special game state. That is, in order to shift to the first special game state, it is set that it is necessary to shift to the second special game state once. In this case, when shifting to the first special game state, it means that the jackpot (first special jackpot) has been won in the second special game state before that, so at least It is a game property that three big hits can be obtained in a high base state.

○ Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, the second special jackpot is not won in the normal game state, but the second special jackpot may be won in the normal game state. In other words, in the normal game state, it may be set so that both the first special jackpot and the second special jackpot can be won (see FIG. 5).

With such a configuration, when the first special jackpot is won, two jackpots are guaranteed to be obtained in the high base state, and when the second special jackpot is won, the high base state is guaranteed. is guaranteed to be obtained once. In other words, it is realized that the number of times of the big wins promised to be obtained in the high base state differs depending on the type of the special jackpot won.

○ Specific example 1-3
In the above embodiment, it is explained that the first special jackpot can be won in the first special game state, but the first special jackpot may not be won in the first special game state. . For example, all the jackpots that can be won in the first special game state are the second special jackpots, and after the first special game state, it is inevitably shifted to the second special game state (see FIG. 6). ). Even in this way, when the game is shifted to the first special game state, it becomes a game property in which at least two big wins are promised in the high base state.

○ Specific example 1-4
In the above embodiment, it is explained that the first special jackpot can be won in the second different game state, but the setting may be such that the first special jackpot is not won in the second special game state. . For example, the jackpots that can be won in the second special game state are all normal jackpots, and after the second special game state, the state is inevitably shifted to the normal game state (see FIG. 7). Even in this way, when the game is shifted to the first special game state, it becomes a game property in which at least two big wins are promised in the high base state.

○ Specific example 1-5
By combining the specific example 1-3 and the specific example 1-4, it may be set that the first special jackpot is never won in either the first special game state or the second special game state. For example, all the jackpots that can be won in the first special game state are the second special jackpots, and all the jackpots that can be won in the second special game state are the normal jackpots (see FIG. 8). In this case, the game state will inevitably change from the first special game state to the second special game state to the normal game state. That is, the game property is such that the jackpot that can be obtained in the high base state is fixed to "twice".

3) Game state image In this embodiment, the game state image 10 is displayed in the display area 911 in the first special game state and the second special game state (that is, high base state). The period during which the game state image 10 is displayed may be any period. In this embodiment, after the end of the first special jackpot game, the second special jackpot game during the period from the start of the first special game state to the elapse of a predetermined time (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first period) , the game state image 10 is displayed during a period from the start of the second special game state to the elapse of a predetermined time (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second period). Unlike the present embodiment, the configuration may be such that the game state image 10 is always displayed in the state of the first special game state or the second special game state.

The game state image 10 (see FIG. 9) includes a first image 11, a second image 12, and an end image 13. FIG. The first image 11 is an image representing the first special game state. In the present embodiment, the name of the first special game state is "○○ Chance", and the first image 11 is displayed that includes the characters "○○ Chance". The second image 12 is an image representing the second special game state. In the present embodiment, the name of the second special game state is "XX road ∞", and the second image 12 including the characters "XX road ∞" is displayed. In addition, as described above, the second special game state does not end unless the lottery results are lost 10,000 times in a row, and in fact, it continues until the next big win. In other words, the name includes the character "∞" because the game appears to the player to be in an endless game state until the next big win. The end image 13 is an image showing that the high base state (first special game state, second special game state) ends. In the present embodiment, an end image 13 including characters "END" is displayed.

The game state images 10 are arranged in the order of the first image 11, the second image 12, and the end image 13 along a predetermined direction. In this embodiment, the first image 11, the second image 12, and the end image 13 are arranged in order from left to right. The game state image 10 includes a direction image 18 displayed between the first image 11 and the second image 12 and between the second image 12 and the end image 13 . The direction image 18 indicates directionality from the first image 11 to the second image 12 and from the second image 12 to the end image 13 . In this embodiment, a direction image 18 representing an “arrow” extending from the second image 12 toward the end image 13 is displayed from the first image 11 to the second image 12 . A first direction image 181 from the first image 11 to the second image 12 indicates the transition direction of the game state when the second special jackpot is won in the first special game state. It can be said that the second direction image 182 toward the end image 13 indicates the transition direction of the game state when the normal jackpot is won in the second special game state.

The first image 11 and the second image 12 may be in normal mode or in enhanced mode. Note that both the first image 11 and the second image 12 are not in the emphasized mode. That is, when one of the first image 11 and the second image 12 is in the enhanced mode, the other is in the normal mode. The emphasized mode should be more conspicuous than the normal mode. In the present embodiment, the brightness of the image in the enhancement mode is made higher than that of the image in the normal mode (or the brightness around the image is made higher) (see FIG. 9). In addition, various methods are conceivable as methods for making the emphasized mode stand out. For example, it is conceivable to set the normal mode to "monochrome display" and the emphasized mode to "color display". Also, it is conceivable that the emphasis mode is larger than the normal mode. A combination of these techniques may also be used.

Of the game state images 10 displayed in the first special game state (first period), the first image 11 is in the emphasized mode and the second image 12 is in the normal mode (see FIG. 9(a)). A player who sees this can understand that the current game state is the first special game state ("○○ rush" state). In addition, before the end of the high base state indicated by the end image 13 (shift to the normal game state), the transition to the second special game state ("XX load ∞" state) (suddenly the high base state never terminate).

Of the game state images 10 displayed in the second special game state (second period), the second image 12 is in the emphasized mode and the first image 11 is in the normal mode (see FIG. 9(b)). A player who sees this can understand that the current game state is the second special game state ("XX load ∞" state). In addition, it is possible to grasp that the first special game state ("○○ rush" state) has ended and the state has shifted to the second game state. Also, it can be grasped that the end of the high base state indicated by the end image 13 (transition from the second special game state to the normal game state) can occur.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the first special game state and the second special game state, which are common game states in terms of the high base state in which the next big win is virtually promised. Strictly speaking, one of them is in a high probability state and the other is in a low probability state. This is clearly shown to players.

In addition, since the game state image 10 in this embodiment indicates that the state advantageous to the player (high base state) ends after passing through the second special game state from the first special game state, the so-called "two It is easy to understand that it is a game property of "loop loop".

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine with settings, and the probability of big wins differs for each setting. It is possible.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the game state image 10 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
When the second special game state is completed and it is decided to shift to the normal game state (for example, when winning the normal jackpot in the second special game state, during the normal jackpot game won in the second special game state , when the normal jackpot game ends and the normal game state starts), the game state image 10 may be displayed. In other words, the game state image 10 may be displayed to inform the end of the high base state.

The game state image 10 may be such that the end image 13 is emphasized (see FIG. 10(a)). That is, since the game state image 10 is for notifying the end of the high base state, the first image 11 and the second image 12 should be in the normal mode, and the end image 13 should be in the emphasized mode. (Note that the end image 13 included in the game state image 10 (see FIG. 9) displayed during the first period and the second period described above is in the normal mode).

○ Specific example 2-2
Although it has been described that the game state image 10 in the above embodiment includes the end image 13 as well as the first image 11 and the second image 12, instead of the end image 13, an image representing the normal game state (hereinafter referred to as normal image 14) may be displayed. For example, it is conceivable to display an image including characters such as "to normal" as the normal image 14 (see FIG. 10(b)). Further, although not shown, an image including characters indicating a game method peculiar to the normal game state, such as "left-handed", may be displayed as the normal image 14 to indirectly indicate the transition to the normal game state.

In the game state image 10 using the end image 13 as described in the above embodiment, the first special game state and the second special game state, which are advantageous to the player (high base state), are "finished". There is an action (nuance) that indicates the condition. On the other hand, the game state image 10 using the normal image 14 as in this example has an effect (nuance) indicating the conditions for shifting to the normal game state.

○ Specific example 2-3
It is assumed that the game state image 10 includes an image indicating a game method (hereinafter referred to as a game method image 15). Since both the first special game state and the second special game state are states in which "right shot" should be performed, the game method image 15 including the characters "right shot" is displayed. The game method image 15 is displayed in association with (accompanying) the first image 11 and the second image 12 (see FIG. 11). Although not shown, the game method image 15 may be displayed after an image surrounding the first image 11 and the second image 12 is displayed. As a result, the player who sees the game state image 10 can easily grasp that the state in which the player should "hit to the right" is a game flow that continues at least twice.

It should be noted that the game method image 15 of "left-handed" may be displayed in association with the end image 13 (see FIG. 11). In other words, the end of the high base state (second special game state) is the transition to the normal game state, which is the state to be "left-handed", so the game method when the high base state ends is also a game It may be included in the state image 10 . By doing so, the player who sees the game state image 10 can easily understand that when the second special game state ends, the game will shift to the "left-handed" state, that is, the normal game state. can.

○ Specific example 2-4
The game state image 10 in the above-described embodiment includes, as the direction image 18, a first direction image 181 directed from the first image 11 to the second image 12 (the game state when the second special jackpot is won in the first special game state). ) and a second direction image 182 directed from the second image 12 to the end image 13 (indicating the transition direction of the game state when winning the normal jackpot in the second special game state). Although it has been explained that it is included, the direction image 18 indicating the transition of other game states may be included.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(a), a third direction image 183 from the first image 11 toward the first image 11 (movement direction of the game state when the first special jackpot is won in the first special game state ) and a fourth direction image 184 directed from the second image 12 to the first image 11 (indicating the transition direction of the game state when the first special jackpot is won in the second special game state) are displayed. may be made. In this way, the direction image 18 may indicate the direction of game state transitions that may occur.

In the case of this example, the basic modes of the first direction image 181 and the second direction image 182 may be different from the basic modes of the third direction image 183 and the fourth direction image 184 . For example, the first direction image 181 and the second direction image 182 are represented by "white" arrows, and the third direction image 183 and the fourth direction image 184 are represented by "red" (hatched in the drawing) arrows. (See FIG. 12(b)). The first direction image 181 and the third direction image 183 indicate the transition direction from the first special game state, and are in a relationship such that when one transition occurs, the other transition does not occur ("branch" relationship ), the basic modes of both are different. Similarly, the second direction image 182 and the fourth direction image 184 indicate the transition direction from the second special game state, and are in a relationship that when one transition occurs, the other transition does not occur ("branch ”), the basic modes of both are different. Also, to win the first special jackpot in the first special game state or the second special game state (or to win the second special jackpot in the first special game state or in the second special game state Since this is an event that is advantageous to the player (rather than winning a jackpot), the basic aspect of the third direction image 183 and the fourth direction image 184 representing the transition direction of the game state that is advantageous to the player is the transition. It is different from the basic aspect of the first direction image 181 and the second direction image 182, which represent the transition direction of the game state that is more disadvantageous than the direction. With such a game state image 10, details of the game flow can be shown more clearly. It should be noted that, as a method for differentiating the basic mode, a method other than the method for differentiating the "color" as described above is also conceivable. For example, the arrows in the third direction image 183 and the fourth direction image 184 may be “thick” than those in the first direction image 181 and the second direction image 182 .

However, the game state image 10 (the game state image that does not include the third direction image 183 or the fourth direction image 184; see FIG. 9) described in the above embodiment has the highest probability of occurring in each special game state. It can be said that it indicates the transition direction of the game state. That is, in the first special game state, the probability of winning the second special jackpot (75%) is higher than the probability of winning the first special jackpot (25%), so when winning the second special jackpot The direction of transition is indicated by the first direction image 181 . In the second special game state, the probability of winning the normal jackpot (75%) is higher than the probability of winning the first special jackpot (25%), so the transition direction when winning the normal jackpot is set to the second direction. This is shown by image 182 . In this way, in each special game state, only the transition direction of the game state with the highest probability of occurrence is indicated by the direction image 18 (the direction image 18 indicating the transition direction of the game state with the lowest probability of occurrence (the third direction described above). By preventing the display of the image 183 and the fourth direction image 184), the configuration of the game state image 10 becomes simple, and there is an advantage that the image becomes easy to understand.

○ Specific example 2-5
It is assumed that the game state image 10 includes a current state display 19 corresponding to the current game state. In line with the above embodiment, in addition to the first image 11, the second image 12, the end image 13, and the direction image 18, the current status display 19 is included. The game state image 10 displayed in the first special game state (first period) displays the current state display 19 including the characters "○○ rush" (see FIG. 13(a)), and the second special game state ( The game state image 10 displayed during the second period) is made to display the current state display 19 including the characters "XX load ∞" (see FIG. 13(b)).

In the case of this example, it is not necessary to emphasize the first image 11 and the second image 12 according to the current game state. That is, in the above-described embodiment, of the game state images 10 displayed in the first special game state, the first image 11 is in the emphasized mode (the second image 12 is in the normal mode), and the second In the game state image 10 displayed in the special game state, the second image 12 is in the emphasized mode (the first image 11 is in the normal mode), and corresponds to the image in the emphasized mode. Although it has been explained that the game state is indicated to the player, if the current state display 19 is included as in this example, the current state of the game is indicated by the current state display 19. There is no need to set the image 11 or the second image 12 in the emphasized mode (there is no need to change the first image 11 or the second image 12 according to the current game state). However, in addition to the current display 19, the current game state may be shown to the player more clearly by performing an operation in which the first image 11 and the second image 12 are emphasized.

○ Specific example 2-6
Although it has been described that the game state image 10 in the above embodiment includes the direction image 18, such a direction image 18 may not be included. As long as the first image 11, the second image 12, and the end image 13 are displayed side by side as in the above embodiment, it can be said that the game flow (the direction in which the game state transitions) can be roughly grasped. It is also conceivable that the game state image 10 does not include .

○ Specific example 2-7
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the game state image 10 is displayed not only in the first special game state (first period) but also in the second special game state (second period). Although it is displayed in , it may be configured not to be displayed in the second special game state.

The game performance (specifications) of the gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is characterized by the fact that the first special game state does not suddenly shift to the normal game state, and the second special game state is virtually promised a big win. It is a "twice loop" (a game property in which at least two big wins can be obtained in a high base state). In view of this, if the game state image 10 is displayed in the first special game state where the "twice loop" starts from now, it is sufficient to explain the "twice loop", and in the second special game state A configuration in which the game state image 10 is not displayed may be adopted.

4) Specific effect In this embodiment, a specific effect can occur as an effect that constitutes the during-variation effect. In this embodiment, a specific effect can occur in the normal game state (hereinafter, the game state in which the specific effect can occur may be referred to as a "specific game state"). In addition, in the normal game state, which is the specific game state, every variation and specific effect do not occur. Also, the game state other than the normal game state may be the specific game state.

As long as the specific effect can be understood by the player to be distinguished from other effects, the specific aspect thereof may be of any kind. The specific effect in this embodiment is called "○○ zone". When the specific effect occurs, an image (specific effect image 20) including the characters "XX zone" is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 14(b)). The specific effect is started before it is determined whether the winning lottery result will be a big hit in the variable production is not started). That is, at least at the time when the specific effect is started, the player does not know whether or not the winning lottery result corresponding to the changing effect will result in a big win. The winning lottery result corresponding to the effect during fluctuation including the specific effect (hereinafter also referred to as the effect during specific fluctuation) may be lost (see FIG. 14(d)). It should be noted that the timing at which the specific effect ends may be any timing. In this embodiment, the specific effect image 20 continues to be displayed until the effect during the specific fluctuation ends.

As described above, there are three types of jackpots that can be won in the normal game state (specific game state): the 10th round first special jackpot, the 10th round normal jackpot, and the 3rd round normal jackpot, and the jackpot distribution is the 10th round first special jackpot. is 25%, 10 round normal jackpot is 25%, and 3 round normal jackpot is 50% (see FIG. 3(b-1)). Among the three types of jackpots, the "highest jackpot" which is the most valuable to the player is the first special jackpot of 10 rounds. It should be noted that the "value" for the player here is determined based on the expected value of the profit that the player can obtain by winning the jackpot. This "expected profit value" means not only the profit obtained in the jackpot game itself, but also the game state to be changed after the jackpot game ends. Specifically, it refers to the expected value of the profit that can be obtained from winning the jackpot in the normal game state to the normal game state again. The first special jackpot of 10 rounds and the normal jackpot of 10 rounds are common in that both are jackpots of 10 rounds, but the former is the first special game state, and the latter is the normal game state. Therefore, considering the profit obtained by shifting to the first special game state (at least two jackpots that can be obtained in the high base state), the first special jackpot for 10 rounds is higher than the normal jackpot for 10 rounds. However, the expected value of profit is high. In addition, the 10-round normal jackpot and the 3-round normal jackpot are common in that they are both in a normal game state after the jackpot game ends, but the profit obtained from the jackpot game itself is greater in the former than in the latter. The expected value of profit is higher for the 10-round normal jackpot than for the round normal jackpot. In the following explanation, the magnitude of the expected value of the profit may also be expressed as the magnitude (high or low) of the value.

In the present embodiment, which jackpot has been won can be determined by a pattern combination of the decorative patterns 80 (three sets of the same type of decorative patterns 80). In the case of the first special jackpot of 10 rounds, the jackpot is notified by three sets of decorative patterns 80 of "7" (see FIG. 14(c-1)). In the case of a 10-round normal jackpot, the jackpot is notified by three sets of odd-numbered decorative patterns 80 other than "7" (see FIG. 14(c-2)). In the case of a 3-round normal jackpot, the jackpot is reported by three sets of even-numbered decorative patterns 80 (not shown). In the midst of the changing performance, it may be possible to make it appear as if the player has won the 10th round normal jackpot or the 3rd round normal jackpot, and to generate a so-called promotional performance indicating that the first special jackpot of the 10th round was actually won. .

In the following description, among the jackpots that can be won in the normal game state (specific game state), the 10th round first special jackpot, which is the most valuable to the player, may be referred to as the "specific jackpot". In addition, among the jackpots that can be won in the normal game state (specific game state), the 10-round normal jackpot and the 3-round normal jackpot, which are jackpots that are not specific jackpots, are sometimes referred to as "non-specific jackpots". Among these non-specific jackpots, the 10-round normal jackpot is called the "first non-specific jackpot", and the 3-round normal jackpot, which is less valuable to the player than the 10-round normal jackpot, is called the "second non-specific jackpot". Sometimes.

In this embodiment, when it is reported that the winning lottery result is a jackpot in the specific fluctuation production, the probability that the jackpot is a specific jackpot (10th round first special jackpot) is Y = 50% ( See FIG. 14(c-1)). On the other hand, if we do not take into consideration whether or not a specific effect occurs (regardless of whether a specific effect has occurred), the jackpot won in the normal game state (specific game state) is a specific jackpot (X corresponds to the ratio of the specific jackpot to all the jackpots that can be won in the normal game state) (see FIG. 3(b-1)). That is, the relationship of probability Y>probability X is satisfied. Although the probability Y is higher than the probability X, the probability Y is not 100%. In other words, the jackpot announced in the changing production including the specific production is not necessarily the specific jackpot (first special jackpot in 10 rounds), and the jackpot announced in the changing production is the non-specific jackpot. It is possible.

Since it is configured in this way, from the player's point of view, if a specific effect occurs during a specific variation (variation that shifts to the "XX zone"), it is the most valuable specific effect for the player. A game feature is realized in which the probability of winning a big win (first special big win of 10 rounds) is higher than the probability of basic jackpot distribution.

It should be noted that, as a conventional gaming machine, there was a game feature that determined that the jackpot was a specific jackpot if it hit with a variation that occurred with a certain effect (for example, when it occurred, "If you win It is known that it is equipped with a production that will be "definite change"). However, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if it hits in the specific fluctuation production, it does not necessarily become a specific jackpot (it may be a non-specific jackpot), so the conventional game It is different from a machine. According to the present embodiment, even if a specific effect occurs and a big win is achieved, it is not always a specific big win, so a game property that keeps an eye on until the type of the big win is clarified is realized. be.

Specific examples in which the matters relating to the above-described specific 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 3-1
When a specific jackpot is won in a specific game state, a specific performance is always generated. That is, the specific jackpot is always set to be notified in the specific variation production. In other words, the setting is such that the jackpot announced in the changing production which is not the specific changing production is not the specific jackpot, but the non-specific jackpot. By doing so, the occurrence of the specific effect functions as an essential condition for winning the specific jackpot (the specific effect must occur in order to win the specific jackpot), which is an easy-to-understand game. sexuality is realized.

○ Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it is explained that the most valuable jackpot (first special jackpot in 10 rounds) is the specific jackpot among the plurality of types of jackpots that can be won in the specific gaming state. Other jackpots may be configured as specific jackpots.

Also, two or more types of jackpots may be configured as specific jackpots. For example, the 10-round jackpot including both the 10-round first special jackpot and the 10-round normal jackpot may be the specific jackpot (see FIG. 15). In the case of setting as in the above embodiment, the probability X of the 10-round jackpot combining the 10-round first special jackpot and the 10-round normal jackpot is 50% (see FIG. 3 (b-1)), The probability Y that the jackpot won in the specific fluctuation production is the 10 round jackpot may be set to be more than 50% and less than 100%. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the probability Y of a 10-round big win for a jackpot won in the specific fluctuation effect is set to 80%, and the probability X of a 3-round big win is set to 20%.

○ Specific example 3-3
When a jackpot is reported in the specific fluctuation performance, not only is the probability of a valuable specific jackpot increased for the player, but also the probability of a low-value jackpot is reduced.

For example, as in the above embodiment, as jackpots with a lower value than the specific jackpot (10-round first special jackpot), the first non-specific jackpot (10-round normal jackpot), second non-specific jackpot (3-round normal jackpot) is set, the jackpot announced in the specific fluctuation production may be the specific jackpot or the first non-specific jackpot, but the second non-specific jackpot (the lowest value among the three types of jackpots) The configuration is such that there is no possibility of a jackpot (see FIG. 16). As in the above embodiment, if the probability Y=50% that the jackpot won in the specific fluctuation production is the specific jackpot, the probability that the jackpot won in the specific fluctuation production is the first non-specific jackpot is 50%. By doing so, even if the jackpot notified in the specific fluctuation production is not the specific jackpot, it becomes the first non-specific jackpot (having a higher value than the second non-specific jackpot). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being significantly disappointed when it is found that the special jackpot was not obtained.

In particular, as in the above example, the specific jackpot and the first non-specific jackpot are 10 round jackpots, the second non-specific jackpot is 3 rounds, and so on. If the number of rounds M2 is set to exceed the number of rounds N of the second non-specific jackpot (M1, M2>N), if the jackpot is reported in the specific fluctuation production, the profit exceeds a certain standard in the jackpot game. Since it is confirmed that (balls are paid out) can be obtained (it is confirmed that the jackpot is more than N rounds), it can be said that the occurrence of the specific effect gives the player a certain sense of security.

○ Specific example 3-4
When a jackpot is notified in the specific fluctuation production, it is not clear whether it is a specific jackpot (first special jackpot in 10 rounds) during the specific fluctuation production (it is not clear in the winning combination of the decorative pattern 80). ) (see FIGS. 17(a) and (b)), it is found during the jackpot game (finding here means that the player is clearly notified by the effect, and the winning is determined by the lighting pattern of the lamp, etc.) (Except for determining the type of jackpot). Specifically, a post-performance (see FIG. 17 (c)) occurs during the jackpot game, and whether or not it is a specific jackpot depending on the end of the post-performance (see FIGS. 17 (d-1) and (d-2)) shall be reported to the player. For example, it is conceivable to generate a battle effect as a post-effect. A friend character, which is a character on the player side, fights with an enemy character, and if the special jackpot is won, the result is that the friend character wins (see FIG. 17(d-1)), and the special jackpot is won. Execution of a battle effect as a post-facto effect such that if there is no winning (a non-specific jackpot is won), the ally character loses (the enemy character wins) (see FIG. 17(d-2)). can be considered.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the specific effect be in a mode in which the relationship with the post-effect is indicated. That is, since the post-effect occurs when the specific effect occurs through the specific fluctuation effect, it is preferable that the occurrence of the specific effect suggests the occurrence of the post-effect in the future. For example, if a battle effect is executed as a post-effect as described above, the specific effect image 20 displayed in the specific effect includes the characters "battle zone" (see FIG. 17(a)), It is conceivable to suggest the occurrence of a battle in advance. In other words, it is conceivable that an image including at least part of the name of the effect that occurs as the post-effect is displayed as the specific effect image 20 . In this way, the flow of the game becomes easy to understand by causing the specific effect to function as something that suggests the occurrence of the post-effect with the possibility of winning the specific jackpot.

○ Concrete example 3-5 (Example of combining Concrete examples 3-3 and 3-4)
As described above, the number of rounds M1 for the specific jackpot and the number of rounds M2 for the first non-specific jackpot are set to exceed the number N of rounds for the second non-specific jackpot. For example, it is assumed that the specific jackpot and the first non-specific jackpot are the 10-round jackpot and the second non-specific jackpot is the 3-round jackpot as in the above embodiment.

In the case of such settings, the post-production is executed in the specific jackpot game or the first non-specific jackpot game (see FIG. 18(b)), and the jackpot won in the post-production is the specific jackpot (FIG. 18 (c-1)) or the first non-specific jackpot (see FIG. 18 (c-2)). The end of the post-effect is made clear after the start of the N+1 round unit game in the jackpot game. In other words, the post-effect ends after the start of the N+1th round. As described above, if the second non-specific jackpot is the 3rd round jackpot, the outcome of the post-production will be revealed after the start of the 4th round (Fig. 18 (c-1) (c-2) reference).

When the jackpot is reported in the specific fluctuation performance, the possibility of the second non-specific jackpot of N rounds disappears, so that the jackpot of more than N rounds is determined. Therefore, in the jackpot game executed after the performance during the specific fluctuation, it is possible to execute the post-facsimile performance so that the ending becomes clear after the start of the N+1th round (making it easier to secure the execution time of the post-facsimile performance). . If the jackpot announced in the specific fluctuation production is configured to have the possibility of becoming the second non-specific jackpot (N round jackpot), the outcome of the post-production will be known by the end of the Nth round. Must. In other words, setting the execution period of such a post-performance, there is no possibility that the jackpot notified in the specific fluctuation performance is the second non-specific jackpot (at least it is confirmed that the jackpot is more than N rounds) It can be said that it is possible because it is set as a setting.

5) Setting and Suggestion of Setting 5-1) Setting The game machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called "pachinko with setting". The term "setting" used here refers to each of a plurality of stages divided into 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 in the low probability state, that is, the probability of winning the jackpot is differentiated. In this embodiment, six candidate settings 1 to 6 are provided. The jackpot probability in the low probability state increases in order from the candidate setting 1. The jackpot probability in this embodiment is about 1/219 for candidate setting 1, about 1/195 for candidate setting 2, about 1/185 for candidate setting 3, about 1/175 for candidate setting 4, and about 1 for candidate setting 5. /165, and candidate setting 6 is about 1/149 (see FIG. 19). 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 (minimum setting) for the player, and "setting 6" is the most advantageous for the player. It can be said that it is a reasonable setting (highest setting). Any one of the candidate 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.

It should be noted that the method of making a difference in the "advantageous degree" is not limited to the jackpot probability in the low probability state. Other probabilities may be targeted as long as they affect the player's profit (expected value of paid balls). For example, the jackpot probability in a high probability state may be targeted. Moreover, the ratio of the big win (in the present embodiment, the ratio of the first special jackpot) that shifts to an advantageous game state after the end of the big win game may be targeted.

Also, candidate setting 1 (minimum setting) in this embodiment has a remarkably low ball payout rate (expected value) in the case of the current setting, and is basically assumed to be used as the current setting. (Since the probability of inflicting a large loss on the player is high, the amusement arcade is told not to use candidate setting 1 unless there is a serious problem). Such a setting is sometimes referred to as "setting L" or the like.

5-2) Setting Suggestion 5-2-1) Suggestion after Dissolution of Standby The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute setting suggestion (setting suggestion effect) that suggests the current setting. As one of them, it is possible to execute the suggestion after the wait is cleared.

If the effect during variation is not being executed, the state shifts to a standby state. Specifically, in a state in which the effect during variation is not being executed, when a predetermined standby condition is satisfied, the game shifts to a standby state. In the present embodiment, one of the standby conditions is that a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the effect during variation. Also, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the initial operation (referring to the confirmation of the operation of the display device 91, the movable accessory, the light emitter, etc. The initial operation itself is known, so the detailed explanation is omitted) is completed. The standby condition is that Therefore, the state in which the amusement arcade has opened and no one is playing yet (the so-called "first thing in the morning state" in which the effect during variation is not executed even once) is the standby state. In the standby state, the display device 91 displays an image (demo movie) introducing the game machine 1, a customization screen (a screen for adjusting the volume and the amount of light), and the like. In this embodiment, the standby state ends when a new effect during variation is started.

A setting suggestion effect is generated in the first effect during fluctuation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as change after waiting cancellation) executed after the end of the standby state. The setting suggestion (effect) generated by the change after the standby is canceled is referred to as "post-standby cancellation suggestion (effect)". In the present embodiment, the post-standby cancellation suggestion effect is always generated in the post-standby cancellation fluctuation. Specifically, the post-standby cancellation suggesting effect is generated during a period from the start of the post-standby cancellation fluctuation to the elapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the predetermined time is shorter than the time (so-called fluctuation time) from the start of the change after the standby cancellation to the end (notification of the winning lottery result is completed). In other words, the post-standby cancellation suggesting effect is executed during the partial period at the beginning of the post-standby cancellation fluctuation.

In the after-standby-elimination suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of suggestion images 30 is displayed in the display area 911 . Since the suggestive image 30 is displayed in the display area 911 in which the decorative pattern 80 indicating the result of the winning lottery that the player pays attention to is displayed, the possibility of overlooking the suggestive image 30 (occurrence of the suggestive effect after canceling the waiting) is low ( For example, it is not something that a player can easily overlook, such as a suggestion by turning on a lamp, etc.). In this embodiment, one of five suggestive images 30 (first suggestive image 31 to fifth suggestive image 35) is displayed based on the current setting. Any specific aspect of the various suggestive images 30 may be employed as long as the various suggestive images 30 can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the first suggestive image 31 is the character A, the second suggestive image 32 is the character B, the third suggestive image 33 is the character C, the fourth suggestive image 34 is the character D, and the fifth suggestive image 35 is the character E. As such, they represent different types of characters.

When it is decided that the post-standby change is to be executed, the type of suggestive image 30 to be displayed in the post-standby change is determined based on the current settings. It should be noted that whether or not the winning lottery result corresponding to the change after the waiting is canceled does not affect the determination of the type of the suggestive image 30 (the type of the suggestive image 30 is determined based on the current setting). . Basically, the first suggestive image 31, the second suggestive image 32, the third suggestive image 33, the fourth suggestive image 34, and the fifth suggestive image 35 are displayed in this order, and the probability that the setting is high when displayed increases. (the fifth suggestive image 35 has the highest set expectation). In particular, in the present embodiment, the suggestive images 30 have the following characteristics.

The second suggestive image 32 and the third suggestive image 33 can be displayed even if the current setting is any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6". Of these, the third suggestive image 33 has a higher probability of being displayed as the setting is higher. The fifth suggestive image 35 is not displayed unless the current setting is one of "setting 4" to "setting 6". Therefore, when the fifth suggestive image 35 is displayed, it is confirmed that the setting is "4" or higher. In addition, even if “setting 4” to “setting 6” are compared, the higher the setting, the higher the probability that the fifth suggestive image 35 is displayed.

The first suggestive image 31 is a special suggestive image 30 that is not displayed unless the current setting is "setting 1" (lowest setting) (is not displayed if the other settings are "setting 2" to "setting 6"). If the post-waiting suggestive effect in which the first suggestive image 31 is displayed is "special suggestive effect", the special suggestive effect must be set to "setting 1", which is the most disadvantageous candidate setting for the player. it does not occur. As described above, "setting 1" should not be used during actual business, but if the first suggestive image 31 is displayed in the suggestive effect after the waiting is canceled, it is "setting 1". will be determined. Therefore, the display of the first suggestion image 31 is a message that the player should not play the gaming machine.

The fourth suggestive image 34 is not displayed when the current setting is "setting 1" (lowest setting) (it can be displayed with other "settings 2" to "settings 6"). is. If the fourth suggestive image 34 is not displayed in contact with the suggestive effect after the standby is canceled to some extent, the probability that the current setting is not "setting 1" increases. Also, assuming that "setting 1" is not used, it can be said that the higher the setting, the more likely it is to be displayed.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes the post-wait-elimination suggestive effect in the post-wait-elimination variation, which is the first fluctuating effect after the standby state is resolved. The fact that the game is restarted after shifting to the standby state means that there is a possibility that the player has changed. Realized.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a special suggestive effect (display of the first suggestive image 31), which does not occur unless the current setting is "setting 1", which is the most disadvantageous candidate setting for the player, is displayed immediately after the start of the game. may be executed on In other words, since the player often knows that "setting 1" is the current setting immediately after the start of the game, The number of players who continuously play the "setting 1" is reduced.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the post-wait cancellation suggestion 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 4-1
If "setting 1", which is the lowest setting, is set as the current setting, the special suggestive effect will always occur after the standby is canceled. For example, if the lottery table for determining the suggestive image 30 displayed as the suggestive effect after the standby is canceled is set as shown in FIG. It is assumed that a suggestive effect will occur after the waiting is canceled.

As mentioned above, "setting 1" should not be used as the current setting, but if a special suggestion effect always occurs after the standby is canceled as in this example, "setting Since all the players who have newly played the game in which "1" is set as the current setting from the standby state come into contact with the special suggestive performance without exception, it is possible to further reduce the number of players who continuously play "Setting 1". .

○ Specific example 4-2
It is assumed that the post-waiting cancellation suggestive effect can occur only when the current setting is "setting 1", which is the lowest setting (the suggestive image 30 may be displayed). In other words, it does not occur (the suggestive image 30 is not displayed) when settings other than "setting 1" are the current settings (see FIG. 22(a)). As described above, if you specialize in informing the player that "Setting 1", which you do not want to use under normal circumstances, is the current setting, cancel the standby only when "Setting 1" is the current setting. A post-suggestion effect may be generated. In addition, since this example suggests "setting 1" or other settings ("setting 2" to "setting 6"), it is displayed according to "setting 2" to "setting 6". There is no need to differentiate the types of suggestive images 30 . That is, only one type of image may be provided as the suggestive image 30 .

If the current setting is "setting 1", there is a 100% probability that the suggestive effect will occur after the standby is canceled (the suggestive image 30 will be displayed) (see FIG. 22(b)). It is possible to determine whether the current setting is "setting 1" or other setting only by contacting the suggestive effect after the waiting is canceled.

As in the above-described embodiment, if the post-wait cancellation suggestion effect is configured to suggest any setting, the user intentionally shifts to the standby state in order to enjoy the setting suggestion effect of the post-wait cancellation suggestion effect. When there is a risk that a player will appear and the promotion of the game will be hindered, as in this example, the suggestive effect after waiting cancellation functions just to distinguish whether the setting is "setting 1" or other settings. By doing so, such a risk can be reduced.

○ Specific example 4-3
The special suggestive effect (effect confirming that it is "setting 1") that informs that "setting 1" is the current setting, as explained in the above concrete examples 4-1 and 4-2, will change after the standby is canceled. It may be configured to occur at a timing other than the above. Since the special suggestive effect is executed in order to reduce the number of players who play "setting 1" as much as possible, it is preferable that the timing of occurrence of the special suggestive effect be as many as possible.

Examples of the occurrence timing include the start and end of a jackpot game, and customization of volume, light intensity, probability of occurrence of various effects, and the like. In particular, since there is a high probability that a player who is about to play a new game does this during "customization", it can be said that this is an effective timing for generating a special suggestive effect informing that "setting 1" is the current setting. .

○ Specific example 4-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the effect during fluctuation (variation after waiting cancellation) that is executed first after the standby state always causes the suggestion production after waiting cancellation, but after the cancellation of the standby in the fluctuation after waiting cancellation A configuration may be adopted in which the suggestive effect is not always generated. For example, when the waiting state is canceled, a lottery (winning probability ≠ 100%) is held to determine whether or not to execute the post-waiting-cancellation suggestive effect, and only when the lottery is won, the post-standby-cancellation suggestive effect is performed. to occur.

As in the above-described embodiment, if the post-wait-elimination variation always causes the post-wait-elimination suggestive effect (the player notices this fact), the set-suggestive action of the post-wait-elimination suggestive effect can be enjoyed. There is a risk that the player will intentionally shift to the standby state because they want to play, and the promotion of the game may be hindered. Such a risk can be reduced by adopting a configuration that does not limit the

○ Specific example 4-5
As described above, the post-waiting cancellation suggestion effect is a setting suggestion performed for a new player. However, there is a possibility that the player has not changed even after the transition to the standby state. Based on this, if the time T (the time of the continuous standby state) from the transition to the standby state to the cancellation is longer than a predetermined time, the post-standby cancellation change will generate a post-standby cancellation suggestive effect. However, if it is less than the predetermined time, the post-wait-elimination suggestive effect is not generated in the post-wait-elimination variation (see FIG. 23). In other words, depending on whether or not the time from the end of the last executed variable effect to the start of the newly started variable effect (after shifting to the standby state) is equal to or longer than the specified time. , It is determined whether or not the suggestive effect is generated after the waiting is canceled.

The longer the predetermined time is, the higher the probability that the player has changed. However, if the predetermined time is set too long, a situation frequently arises in which the suggestion effect is not generated after the standby is canceled even though the player has changed. Therefore, it is necessary to set the predetermined time to an appropriate length that increases the probability of the former situation and lowers the probability of the latter situation.

5-2-2) Fluctuation Correspondence Suggestion The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute setting suggestion (variation correspondence suggestion) by the fluctuation correspondence image 40 . The variation corresponding image 40 is displayed in the normal game state. However, it may be displayed in another game state. Also, it may be displayed in a situation where a special effect mode is set (not displayed unless the effect mode is set). Note that the illustration of the variation correspondence image 40 is omitted in drawings other than the drawings for explaining the variation correspondence suggestion (drawings other than FIG. 24).

In the present embodiment, there are four types of candidates that can be displayed as the variation corresponding image 40: the first variation corresponding image 41 to the fourth variation corresponding image 44. FIG. Any specific aspect of the various variation corresponding images 40 may be used as long as the various variation corresponding images 40 can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the first variation corresponding image 41 is "apple", the second variation corresponding image 42 is "grape", the third variation corresponding image 43 is "peach", and the fourth variation corresponding image 44 is " watermelon" (in FIG. 24, what the various variation corresponding images 40 represent are indicated by "characters").

In this embodiment, in the normal game state, either each variation or a plurality of types of variation corresponding images 40 are selected and displayed. Which type of variation corresponding image 40 is to be displayed in each effect during variation is known before the result of the winning lottery is notified. In the present embodiment, when the effect during fluctuation is started, a plurality of types of fluctuation corresponding images 40 are changed (see FIG. 24(a)), and when the fluctuation stops, one of the types of fluctuation corresponding image 40 is selected. (See FIG. 24(b)). In the following description, the term “display” of the variation-supported image 40 means that it is displayed as a result of the selection.

Which type of variation corresponding image 40 is to be displayed is determined by a lottery (an image lottery different from a win-or-fail lottery) executed for each variation. The image lottery is an image lottery for losing (Fig. 25(a) ), and a winning image lottery (see FIG. 25B) that is executed when determining the type of the variation corresponding image 40 to be displayed in the variation medium effect (win variation) in which the corresponding win or failure lottery result is a big win. ) and

The lottery mode of the losing image lottery (see FIG. 25(a)) does not change regardless of the current settings. That is, the probability that the various variation corresponding images 40 are displayed does not change regardless of the current setting being any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6". That is, which variation corresponding image 40 is displayed in the deviation variation (see FIG. 24(c-2)) does not suggest the current setting. In the present embodiment, the first variation corresponding image 41, the second variation corresponding image 42, the third variation corresponding image 43, and the fourth variation corresponding image 44 have a low probability of being displayed with the deviation variation (fourth variation corresponding image) in this order. Corresponding image 44 is the lowest).

The winning image lottery (see FIG. 25(b)) differs in lottery mode depending on the current setting. Therefore, which variation correspondence image 40 is displayed in the winning variation (see FIG. 24(c-1)) functions as a suggestion of the current setting. In this embodiment, the various variation correspondence images 40 have the following setting suggestion characteristics.

The first variation correspondence image 41 (apple) has the highest probability of being displayed in the winning variation in all settings. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability that the first variation corresponding image 41 is displayed is the highest in all settings even in the case of a losing variation. The probability that the image 41 is displayed is the highest.

The second variation corresponding image 42 (grape) has a higher probability of being displayed with winning variation as the setting (higher setting) is more advantageous to the player. In other words, the display of the second variation correspondence image 42 in the hit variation is an event that increases the probability of the high setting, and can be said to be an event that is advantageous to the player.

The third variation corresponding image 43 (peach) is "setting 1", "setting 3", "setting 5 ” (odd number setting), the probability that it will be displayed with a hit variation is higher. In other words, the higher the probability that the third variation image is displayed in the hit variation, the higher the probability of the "even number setting" (one of "setting 2", "setting 4", and "setting 6"). . In other words, the lower the probability that the third variation image is displayed in the hit variation, the lower the probability of being "odd number setting" (any of "setting 1", "setting 3", or "setting 5"). It becomes a circle.

The fourth change corresponding image 44 is one or two or more target settings (one or two or more candidate settings counted from "setting 6", which is the highest setting) that are part of a plurality of types of candidate settings. It is not displayed in the hit variation only when it is. In this embodiment, the target setting is a kind of "setting 6". Therefore, when the fourth variation corresponding image 44 is displayed in the hit variation, it is confirmed that the current setting is the highest setting, "setting 6". As described above, the fourth variation corresponding image 44 can be displayed even in the case of a deviation variation. Since "setting 6" is confirmed when a big win is announced, a player who knows it will get a stronger big win when the fourth change corresponding image 44 is displayed in the during-variation effect. It will be a playability that you will wish for. Unlike the present embodiment, for example, if the corresponding settings are "setting 4" to "setting 6", if the fourth change corresponding image 44 is displayed and the effect during fluctuation is a big hit, "setting 4" It becomes a game property that the above is fixed.

In this way, the variation correspondence suggestion in this embodiment is such that when one kind of variation correspondence image 40 is displayed for each variation, the current setting is suggested by the type of the variation correspondence image 40 displayed for the hit variation. It is interesting.

In addition, in the present embodiment, all of the plurality of types of variation corresponding images 40 can be displayed as a losing variation, and cannot be displayed only as a winning variation. Therefore, it is not possible to know the lottery results in advance from the variation corresponding image 40 .

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the suggestion of correspondence to fluctuations 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 5-1
The configuration is such that the image corresponding to variation 40 is not always displayed for each variation. A lottery (display lottery) to determine whether or not to display the variation-compatible image 40 is executed each time the effect during fluctuation is executed. ), the variation corresponding image 40 is displayed (see FIG. 26). As in the above-described embodiment, if a plurality of types of variation corresponding images 40 are configured to change in the effect during variation, when the display lottery is won, the variation stops and one of the variation corresponding images is displayed. 40 is selected (see FIG. 26(b-1)), but if the display lottery is not won, none of the images to be changed are selected (see FIG. 26(b-2)). Various methods are conceivable for indicating that none of the variation target images have been selected. For example, a method is conceivable in which the variation of the variation corresponding image 40 is not stopped to indicate that none of the variation target images has been selected (see FIG. 26(b-2)). Also, although not shown, a method of displaying an image other than the variation corresponding image 40 (an image corresponding to a so-called blank design) to indicate that none of the variation target images has been selected is conceivable.

When the variation won in the display lottery results in a big win, the setting suggesting action by the variation corresponding image 40 is exhibited (see FIG. 26(c-1)), but in other cases, the setting suggesting action by the variation corresponding image 40. is not expressed (see FIGS. 26(c-2), (c-3), (c-4)). If the displayed lottery is not won, even if it is a winning variation, the setting suggesting action is not expressed (see FIG. 26(c-3)).

It is preferable that the winning probability of the display lottery be constant regardless of whether it is a winning variation or a losing variation (see FIG. 27(a-1)). That is, it is preferable that whether or not the variation corresponding image 40 is displayed is not affected by the lottery results. By doing so, it is possible to have a configuration in which whether or not the fluctuation correspondence image 40 is displayed does not function as a jackpot reliability suggestion (the fluctuation correspondence image 40 purely functions as a setting suggestion).

However, unlike this, the winning probability of the display lottery may be different between the winning variation and the losing variation. For example, the probability of winning the display lottery is higher in the case of winning variation than in the case of losing variation, that is, the variation corresponding image 40 is more likely to be displayed (see FIG. 27(a-2)). In this case, whether or not the variation corresponding image 40 is displayed functions as a big win reliability indication.

Moreover, it is preferable that the winning probability of the display lottery is constant regardless of the current setting (same for all settings) (see FIG. 27(b-1)). In other words, it is preferable that the current setting does not affect whether or not the variation-adapted image 40 is displayed. By doing so, whether or not the variation corresponding image 40 is displayed does not function as a setting suggestion (the type of display of the variation corresponding image 40 displayed in the winning variation functions as a setting suggestion). ) configuration.

However, unlike this, the winning probability of the display lottery may be changed according to the current setting. For example, the higher the current setting, the higher the probability of winning the display lottery, that is, the configuration is such that the change corresponding image 40 is likely to be displayed (see FIG. 27(b-2)). In this case, whether or not the variation corresponding image 40 is displayed (probability of display) itself functions as a setting suggestion.

If the winning probability of the display lottery is different between the case of winning fluctuation and the case of losing fluctuation, and if the winning probability of the displayed lottery is set to differ according to the current setting, for each setting, the winning fluctuation and the losing fluctuation Different winning probabilities may be determined depending on the time (see FIG. 27(c)).

○ Specific example 5-2
It is assumed that a history display 50 is displayed that includes number data indicating the number of times each of the plurality of types of variation corresponding images 40 has been displayed as a winning variation. The history display 50 includes data on the number of times during a predetermined period, and is reset when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied. The history display 50 includes number data displayed in association with each of the first to fourth variation corresponding images 41 to 44 . For example, when a big win is reported in a variation in which the first variation corresponding image 41 (apple) is displayed, the count data corresponding to the first variation corresponding image 41 is increased by "1". It is preferable that the history display 50 displays the number of winning fluctuations during a predetermined period, ie, the number of big wins (hereinafter referred to as winning data), in association with the number data. For example, for each of the first fluctuation corresponding image 41 to the fourth fluctuation corresponding image 44, the number of times data is displayed in the "numerator" and the data is displayed in the form of "fraction" in the "denominator". (See FIG. 28). By doing so, the number of times each variation corresponding image 40 is displayed per winning variation (probability of displaying each variation corresponding image 40) can be easily grasped, which contributes to the player's setting estimation.

The history display 50 may be always displayed, or may be displayed when the player desires. If the latter setting is used, for example, it is conceivable to configure the screen to be displayed by operating the operation means (push button, cross key, etc.) in the standby state.

By doing so, the player does not need to remember the number of times (display probability) that various history images have been displayed due to the hit variation.

○ Concrete example 5-3 (reset conditions for history display explained in Concrete example 5-2)
Various conditions for resetting the history display 50 (count data and hit data) are conceivable. A configuration may be adopted in which only some of the conditions described below are employed as reset conditions. Alternatively, two or more conditions may be set as reset conditions, and reset may be performed when only one of them is satisfied.

(1) Power OFF/ON
Assuming that the history display 50 is reset by turning off/on the power supply, it becomes possible to check the data for each business day of the amusement arcade.
In contrast to this, if the history display 50 is not reset by turning the power OFF/ON, the data can be confirmed across business days of the amusement arcade (including past business days).

(2) Change current settings (change settings)
If the history display 50 is reset by changing the current setting (including retyping the same setting, such as changing from "setting 1" to "setting 1"), the data after the setting change will be It is a configuration that can be confirmed. From a different point of view, the player can determine whether the setting has been changed by checking whether the history display 50 has been reset.
In contrast, if the history display 50 is not reset even if the setting is changed, whether or not the setting has been changed cannot be determined by whether or not the history display 50 has been reset. If it is not preferable to easily determine whether or not the setting has been changed by whether or not the history display 50 has been reset, the history display 50 should not be reset even if the setting has been changed.

(3) Reset operation It is assumed that the history display 50 is reset by performing a predetermined reset operation. The reset operation is an operation that can be performed by the game parlor (game clerk) but cannot be performed by the player. That is, resetting can be performed by operating a button or the like provided at a location that can only be accessed by a game clerk (a person who has a key to open the inside of the game machine 1).

○ Concrete example 5-4 (“Daily” display of history display explained in Concrete example 5-3)
It is assumed that the history display 50 represents data for a predetermined period on a “daily” basis. Specifically, it is possible to display the frequency data for a predetermined number of days in the past including the current day for each day (Fig. 29 shows a history display 50 including past data for the past two days). . The gaming machine 1 is assumed to have non-volatile storage means for storing past data and means (real-time clock) for acquiring the date and time, and the data stored in the storage means can be used for any day. It is assumed that it is possible to grasp whether it is equivalent. If you want to display the data for the past two days, the data before three days ago should be deleted automatically. Any method may be used to display the data for each day. All the data may be displayed on one screen (one page), or the operation means (push button or cross key) may be used to switch the display of the data for each day (by switching the page, the data of the desired day may be displayed). to display).

Amusement arcades usually want to appeal to players that they are using the "high setting". By doing as in this example, the history display 50 allows the player to guess that the "high setting" was used not only on the current day (current business day) but also on past business days. It will be a configuration that contributes to the appeal of the store.

In the case of this example, as explained in the above specific example 5-3, it is necessary to have a configuration in which the reset condition is not satisfied by turning the power OFF/ON, and the reset condition is not satisfied even when the setting is changed. There is Since it is normal for amusement arcades to turn off the power of the game machine 1 each time the game is closed, the number data of the past business days is displayed, so that the power is not reset when the power is turned off or on. There is a need to. In addition, since there is a possibility that the game arcade changes the settings every business day, as long as the history display 50 shows what the settings were for the past business days, the settings will not be reset even if the settings are changed. There is a need to. In addition, since there is a possibility that the game store does not want to display the past count data, it is preferable to configure it so that it can be reset according to "(3) Reset operation" described in the above specific example 5-3. .

○ Specific example 5-5
The history display 50 described in the above specific examples 5-2 to 5-4 may display data related to setting suggestions other than the change handling suggestions. In other words, the history display 50 including data related to other setting suggestions may be displayed in place of or in addition to the suggestion to deal with fluctuations. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one of a plurality of setting suggesting images may be displayed (a configuration in which which setting suggesting image is displayed is determined according to the current settings). It is conceivable that the history display 50 displays the number of times various setting suggesting images have been displayed during a predetermined period of time.

○ Specific example 5-6
It has been explained that the various fluctuation corresponding images 40 in the above embodiment can be displayed even in the case of an outlier fluctuation, and that they themselves do not suggest the reliability of the jackpot, but suggest that the reliability of the jackpot has increased. A variation correspondence image 40 may be provided to correspond to the change. Specifically, when displayed separately from the fluctuation corresponding image 40 (the first fluctuation corresponding image 41 to the fourth fluctuation corresponding image 44 described in the above embodiment) that expresses the reliability suggesting function described above, It is assumed that a specific variation correspondence image 40T is provided that increases the jackpot reliability image compared to when it is not displayed (see FIG. 30(a)). The specific variation correspondence image 40T may take any specific form, but preferably includes an element that suggests that the reliability has increased. For example, it is conceivable to include the characters "extreme heat".

When the specific variation corresponding image 40T is selected and displayed for a certain variation (see FIG. 30(b-1)), any one of the first variation corresponding image 41 to the fourth variation corresponding image 44 is displayed. The probability that the winning lottery result corresponding to the variation will be a big win is higher than in the case (see FIG. 30(b-2)). By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to realize a game property in which the variation correspondence image 40 may suggest the reliability of the big win.

When the specific variation corresponding image 40T is displayed, the big win may be confirmed. In addition, a plurality of types of specific variation corresponding images 40T having different degrees of reliability of the big win when displayed may be set.

Further, a setting may be made such that the variation corresponding image 40 including the specific variation corresponding image 40T is not variably displayed for all variations (every variation), as shown in FIG. 30(a). In other words, there are cases where a plurality of types of variation corresponding images 40 that do not include the specific variation corresponding image 40T are variably displayed, and there are cases where a plurality of types of variation corresponding images 40 including the specific variation corresponding image 40T are variably displayed. (In the former case, the specific variation corresponding image 40T may be displayed, and in the latter case, the specific variation corresponding image 40T may not be displayed).

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.

The matters described in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a reel-type gaming machine, except that the configuration unique to pachinko gaming machines is used.

In the above-described embodiment, a big win and a loss are set as the aspect of the winning lottery result, and a big win is won (a big win game is executed) by becoming a big win. It can be a thing. Such a game with a game property that allows you to win a big win via a small win (a so-called "second type game machine" game property) is well known, so detailed explanations are omitted, but for example, if you win a small win , (Excluding cases where irregular events such as machine failure or players not playing as instructed) lead to winning a jackpot (substantially winning a small win and winning a jackpot If it is set to be a setting that can be seen), the probability of winning the jackpot, etc. described in the above embodiment is the sum of the probability of winning the jackpot (so-called probability of direct hit) and the probability of winning the small win. It should be. Conversely, winning a small win that makes it impossible or difficult to win a big win (a small win that does not lead to the acquisition of a big win) may be regarded as not winning a big win. That is, regardless of the winning mode (jackpot, small win), the actual probability of winning the jackpot (substantial jackpot probability) may be the jackpot probability described in the above embodiment. The low probability and high probability of the above may refer to the level of the real jackpot probability.

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

・ Means 1-1
A starting area where entry of a game ball triggers a lottery, and game state setting means for changing a game state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a big win through the lottery according to the type of the big win won. , The game state includes a normal game state which is a low base state and a low probability state, and a first special game state which is a high base state and a high probability state and is virtually promised to win the next big win in this state. and a second special game state which is a high-base state and a low-probability state, and in which the next big win is practically guaranteed to be obtained in this state, and the big win is the normal game state after the big win game is over. A normal jackpot that shifts to a game state, a first special jackpot that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends, and a second special jackpot that shifts to the second special game state after the jackpot game ends are provided. In the first special game state, although the second special jackpot can be won, the normal jackpot is not won, and in the second special game state, the normal jackpot can be won. A game machine characterized by
However, the high base state is a state in which game balls are more likely to enter the starting area than the low base state, and the high probability state is a state in which the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the low probability state. and
According to the gaming machine described above, when the first special game state is entered, it is possible to realize an interesting game property in which at least two big wins can be obtained in the high base state.

・ Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the first special jackpot can be won in the normal gaming state.
By doing so, it becomes a game property that can shift from the normal game state to the first special game state.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2, wherein the second special jackpot is not won in the normal game state.
By doing so, it becomes a game property that does not shift from the normal game state to the second special game state.

・ Means 1-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein the first special jackpot can be won in the first special game state.
・ Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-4, wherein the first special jackpot can be won in the second special game state.
By doing so, when the first special jackpot is won in the high base state (first special game state, second special game state), two jackpots are obtained in the high base state from there. The playability of being able to do so is realized.

・ Means 1-6
In the first special game state or the second special game state, a game state image including a first image representing the first special game state and a second image representing the second special game state is displayed. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-5 characterized by the above.
By doing so, the player can easily grasp that the first special game state (high probability state) and the second special game state (low probability state) are strictly different game states (the player's to prevent confusion).

・ Means 1-7
Said first image and said second image are in a normal mode or in an emphasized mode that is more conspicuous than said normal mode, and said game state image displayed in said first special game state is said The first image is in the emphasized mode, the second image is in the normal mode, and the game state image displayed in the second special game state is the second image in the emphasized mode, The gaming machine according to means 1-6, wherein the first image is in a normal mode.
By doing so, the player can easily grasp the current game state (first special game state, second special game state).

・ Means 1-8
The game machine according to means 1-6 or 1-7, wherein the game state image includes a directional image extending from the first image toward the second image.
By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp that the game flow is a transition from the first special game state to the second special game state.

・ Means 2-1
A gaming machine in which a specific effect can occur as an effect that constitutes an effect during variation from when a decorative symbol informing a win-or-fail lottery result in a specific game state starts to change until it stops in a mode indicating the win-or-fail lottery result, A specific win is set as one of a plurality of types of wins that can be won in the specific game state, and when a winning lottery result is a win in the specific game state, the win is the specific win. The game machine is characterized in that the certain probability is X%, and the probability that the win reported in the specific fluctuating performance, which is the fluctuating performance including the specific performance, is the specific win is Y%. However, it is assumed that Y≠100 and X<Y.
The above-mentioned game machine realizes an interesting game property in which a specific performance is generated that increases the probability of a specific win (however, the specific win is not fixed) when a win is made.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the specific effect is started before it is determined whether or not the winning lottery result is a win in the specific changing effect.

・ Means 2-3
According to means 2-1 or 2-2, wherein the specific win is a win with the highest expected value of profit to be obtained among a plurality of types of wins that can be won in the specific gaming state. game machine.
By doing so, when the specific effect is generated, the player can expect a specific win with the highest value.

・ Means 2-4
A plurality of types of wins that can be won in the specific gaming state are provided with non-specific wins with a lower expected value of profit obtained than the specific wins, and the non-specific wins are the first non-specific win and A second non-specific win is provided with a lower expected value of profit to be obtained than the first non-specific win, and the hit reported in the specific fluctuation production is the specific hit and the first non-specific hit The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, characterized in that there is no possibility of the second non-specific win although there is a possibility that the win is the second non-specific win.
By doing so, when a win is achieved after the occurrence of a specific effect, not only is the probability of a specific win increased, but the possibility of a second non-specific win, which is of low value for the player, is eliminated. Become.

・ Means 2-5
The winning game repeats a unit game in which a predetermined winning area is opened until a predetermined closing condition is established, one or more times, and is executed when the second non-specific winning is won. The game includes the unit game N times, a specific winning game executed when the specific winning is won, and a first non-specific winning game executed when the first non-specific winning is won. The gaming machine according to means 2-4, wherein the winning game includes the unit game more than N times.
By doing so, when a win is achieved after the specific effect has occurred, it becomes a game characteristic that the win including the unit game of more than N times is determined.

・ Means 2-6
Any of means 2-1 to 2-5, characterized in that, during the winning game notified by the specific fluctuation performance, a post-performance that notifies whether or not the winning is the specific winning is generated. The gaming machine described in Crab.
In this way, when a win is achieved after a specific effect has occurred, it may be determined whether or not the specific win has occurred by a post-effect occurring during the winning game.

・ Means 2-7
The post-effect is executed in the specific winning game or the first non-specific winning game, and the ending is found after the start of the N+1 unit game after the winning game is started. , the game machine according to means 2-6, which is characterized by notifying whether or not the specific win is achieved according to the aspect of the ending.
To make the end of the post performance clear at the N+1th unit game transition, since the possibility of a second non-specific win including N times of the unit game is eliminated when the winning is achieved after the occurrence of the specific performance. can be done (it is easy to secure the time to execute the post-production).

・ Means 3-1
A game machine having a different degree of advantage for a player according to which of a plurality of candidate settings is set as a current setting, and the success/failure lottery result after a decorative pattern informing the success/failure lottery result starts to change. and a standby state for shifting to a standby state when a predetermined standby condition that can be satisfied when the variable performance is not executed is satisfied. and a transition means, wherein a setting suggesting effect suggesting the current setting is executed during the fluctuation after waiting cancellation, which is the first effect during fluctuation executed after the end of the standby state. game machine.
According to the gaming machine described above, a novel game feature is realized in which setting suggestions are made at the beginning of a game for a new player.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the setting suggesting effect is based on an image displayed on a display device displaying the decorative pattern.
By doing so, it is less likely that the player will overlook the occurrence of the setting suggestion effect.

・ Means 3-3
If the current setting is the lowest candidate setting that is most disadvantageous to the player among the plurality of candidate settings, and if the candidate settings other than the lowest candidate setting are the current setting, execute The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that the special suggesting effect, which is the setting suggesting effect that is not set, is executed during the change after the standby is cancelled.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the number of players who continuously play while the lowest candidate setting is the current setting.

・ Means 4-1
A game machine having a different degree of advantage for a player according to which of a plurality of candidate settings is set as a current setting, and the success/failure lottery result after a decorative pattern informing the success/failure lottery result starts to change. One of a plurality of types of variation corresponding images, which is an image different from the decorative pattern, may be displayed during the variation during production until it stops in a manner corresponding to the corresponding lottery result. A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined according to the current setting which one of the plurality of types of the variation corresponding images is to be displayed in the winning variation that is the effect during variation.
According to the gaming machine described above, an interesting game feature is realized in which the current setting is suggested by the type of the variation corresponding image displayed by the winning variation.

・ Means 4-2
The gaming machine according to means 4-1, characterized in that any of the plurality of types of the variation corresponding images can be displayed even in the losing variation, which is the effect during variation in which the corresponding lottery results are lost.
In this way, by displaying the change-corresponding image even if the change is not performed, the result of the lottery lottery cannot be known in advance from the change-corresponding image.

・ Means 4-3
Means 4-1 or Means characterized in that a history display including number data indicating the number of times each of the plurality of types of variation corresponding images has been displayed with the hit variation during a predetermined period is displayed. The gaming machine described in 4-2.
By doing so, it is possible to confirm the number of times each of the variation corresponding images has been displayed in the winning variation after the fact.

・ Means 4-4
The game machine according to means 4-3, wherein the history display is not reset by turning off/on the power.
By doing so, it is possible to check the number of times data across business days.

・ Means 4-5
The game machine according to means 4-3 or 4-4, wherein the history display is not reset by changing the current setting.
By doing so, it becomes impossible to determine whether or not the setting has been changed, depending on whether or not the history display has been reset.

・ Means 4-6
The game machine according to means 4-5 quoting means 4-4, wherein the history display represents the number of times data for each day included in the predetermined period.
By doing so, it becomes possible to check the past frequency data on a daily basis.

1 gaming machine 10 game state image 11 first image 12 second image 13 end image 14 normal image 15 game method image 18 direction image (181 to 184 first direction image to fourth direction image)
19 Current status display 20 Specific effect image 30 Suggestive image (31-35 1st suggestive image to 5th suggestive image)
40 fluctuation corresponding images (41 to 44 first fluctuation corresponding images to fourth fluctuation corresponding images)
50 history display 70 reserved design 80 decorative design 91 display device 911 display area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine with a different degree of advantage for a player depending on which of a plurality of candidate settings is set as the current setting,
A performance execution means for executing a performance during variation from the start of variation of the decorative pattern for informing the result of the lottery until it stops in a mode according to the result of the lottery,
Standby state transition means for shifting to a standby state when the effect during fluctuation is not being executed;
with
A game machine characterized in that a setting suggesting effect suggesting the current setting is executed during the fluctuation after waiting cancellation, which is the first effect during fluctuation executed after the end of the standby state.

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